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Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

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LIVING TO WIN WITH STRESS

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ometimes I sit there listening to a patient thinking, “I am amazed they are functioning”. They just told me their spouse lost a job, a family member passed away, work is crazy, and they have two teenagers at home or some variation of an incredible series of stress events. On top of that they have chronic health issues. Stress is a normal response unless you are a super hero. Sometimes you need to give yourself a round of applause. Living in our culture there is an unwritten demand and worship of emotional perfectionism. Some families are more tuned to it then others.

Understanding how our body works with stress can help us liberate ourselves from selfimposed suffering.

There are around two hundred responses to stress in our body. Some of the most obvious are increased heart rate and pressure, eye changes, reduced bowel motility, blood moves to the core, chemicals alter, brain chemistry changes, hormones shift, muscle twitches, senses heighten and more. All these responses

are ingrained in our body. Some are stronger in some people. And they are cumulative.

These responses can be real or imagined.

They are learned and the defense system was designed to keep us alive but it also was designed to be stimulated constantly all day

by TV, traffic, kids, internet, cell phones, relationships, work and more. Constantly stimulation can lead to over stimulation, which can lead to the “alarms” not going off.

Once they are on long term they are difficult to shut down. It can be generational too. I have seen for a couple generations a frozen hysteria from families that lived through persecution or severe familial abuse. Each generation quiets the fear response slowly.

Ironically the stress can also be a “good” stress, such as, winning the lottery or retirement. Personally, I am willing to give that one a try. Long term the responses can very. Some gain weight to hide; some lose weight quickly to run. The immune system can become increasingly susceptible or heightened to battle

off everything. Some get loose stools and others constipated. Some get palpitations, or panic attacks or thinks they are having heart attacks. Sexual drive can decrease or become hyperactive. Others shut down, have memory issues or even have migraine. The responses very greatly but it makes anything already going wrong in your body get worse including general performance. Chronic stress whether psychological or physical or a combination leads to health issues. Often psychological stress is obvious to everyone but the one experiencing it. The fear of dealing with it is often greater than the desire to move to a healthier space, which is often seen as unde-

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There are many things that account for our response to stress. Strongly, how our family, friends and culture modeled it to us.

Other factors are how we perceive control, a healthy support network, and ability to be honest with oneself and view of the glass as half full. I clearly see that patients that see the glass half empty get better slower.

We all have patterns of dealing with stress. As we move along in life we need to adopt and add better methods, awareness, knowledge and friends. Coping with drugs, alcohol, sexual acting out, dysfunctional relationships, distraction emotionally arrests us at that time. Have you ever met a fifty something alcoholic or drug addict that acts like a teenager? Well, ask them when they started using and will find out that is their emotional age. It is not for everyone to walk into the places that scare you but doing it dissipates the darkness.

How do we deal with stress? It affects us on many levels and we need to attend to it on every level. If you live on a boat you take care of every part of it. Otherwise it will eventually return to the sea. It is inevitable that we return to our source but perhaps we can do it mindfully rather than frenzied.

Physically we need to have our body in the best order. Good food, elimination and exercise. Movement reduces neurological tension.

Do something you like to do or start something new. Simply moving water does not get stagnant and the body is much the same way.

Mix up your routine often, get fresh air, get into some water and go barefoot more.

Question the health of your support network.

How is it working for you? You may need a counselor to help you sort it out. Often people are neurotic not because they are but because they live with one. The dysfunction is so familiar that it cannot be clearly seen until they are apart for years.

Be realistic that we are living through history with the present economy. The top ten stressors generally are agreed to be Spouse’s death, Divorce, Marriage separation, incarceration, death in family, injury or disease, getting married, job loss, marriage reconciliation and retirement. If you have more than one of the top ten stressors give yourself a break. It is all escalated by the real fact our country is at war. We have survived a few disasters and political upheaval. Although not always tangible it is palpable on some layer of our national consciousness.

Train your mind. You do not have to get new age weird to simply understand that every study says meditation regardless of the tradition makes you healthier, smarter and live longer. The key to meditation is mindful breathing. Mindfulness in everything enhances our ability to recognize that which truly causes us to suffer. The brave undoes the dance in duality with long term devotion to a path with heart. Be brave.

Be serious about this or at least honest to yourself at your real commitment to healing, growing and change. Keep asking yourself if what you are doing is working for you. Ultimately we become what we cultivate. What are you cultivating?

What are you emotions doing? Stress creates a variety of emotional responses. We can flee, fight, hide, submit, or freeze in response to sudden overwhelming stimulus. Emotionally our responses can be anger, moodiness, irritability, depression, anxiety or some combination. Recreational drugs, alcohol, sugar, nicotine, caffeine or medications can enhance this. Mindful attention to our emotional state is a hint at our health. However, our emotions are not always barometers of who we really are. The brave seek our true essence.

Learn, practice and continue on the path.

Rejoice if there are others with you on this journey and if not find some fellow travelers.

If you were given only one car for you whole life what would you do with it. Obviously you would learn to take care of it, learn everything about it so it would last you your whole life.

It is the same for you mind, body and heart.

Getting a PhD in anything is not easy but getting one in your self is worth all the investment. Be brave we are living through history.

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Love and Miracles “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.” – Albert Einstein

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nd so—once again—the beautiful season rolls around when we celebrate light, healing and miracles.

What a wonderful, hopeful way to complete our year, with bright festivals reminding us of Source’s love for us and how we can share that love with one another.

About twenty-three hundred years ago, a lamp with only enough oil for one day burned for eight days, and two thousand years ago a child was born who would be seen as Light in human form.

For thousands of years our ancestors built great bonfires on the Winter Solstice— the longest night of the year—to implore the sun to return. Some in the northern climes still carry on this tradition. As the days grew longer and the sun warmed after the solstice, it must have seemed to them to be the miracle

for which they had prayed.

And it was! We live in/on a miraculous world—a ball whirling constantly so no side gets too warm or cold, while orbiting a star in its “Goldilocks Zone”—the perfect distance from our sun for life to thrive. Miracles are all around us—though, preoccupied with our daily routines, worries and cares, we may not always see them.

This year, during the season of Lights, let’s take the time to unleash our sense of wonder and experience the magic of this world. Many give presents to express their love, and gifts can come in many different forms. Demonstrating unconditional love is a gift. Giving of one’s time is also a gift, one that can be the most meaningful of all.

Are there friends or relatives who need someone to drive them to medical appointments or grocery shopping? They would love a gift certificate for a certain number of rides. Do you know a harried couple who could use a break? Give them a night of free

baby-sitting. For those who might be grieving or depressed, the holidays can be a difficult time. What a wonderful gift it is to reach out to someone who is finding it hard to feel the spirit. How about helping at a soup kitchen or shelter? Giving back to your community benefits everyone.

“Where there is great love, there are always miracles.” – Willa Cather

As a reflexologist, I love to give the gift of reflexology, the science of applying gentle, yet firm pressure to “reflex points” on the hands, face, ears and, most often, feet—to affect your organs, glands, and every part of your body. Reflexology is very pleasurable, deeply relaxing and therapeutic. A session with a professional reflexologist makes a fabulous gift, and you can easily learn and give a simple reflexology routine at home that is enjoyable, relaxing and beneficial to your loved ones of any age. My instructional DVDs and my book, Feet First, provide step-by-step instructions for performing simple reflexology routines. You might even start a new family tradition!

May your holidays, and the year to come, be filled with the miracles of Love and the bright light of Spirit!

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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Learning At Loxahatchee

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he Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a 147,392-acre wildlife sanctuary is located west of Boynton Beach, in Palm Beach County, Florida. It includes the most northern remnant of the historic Everglades wetland ecosystem and is home to 220 square miles of Everglades habitat in Palm Beach County, FL address: 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 December 2018 – January 2019 Lecture Series Schedule The following programs are being offered at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge during the 2018 – 2019 season. Please come and join us!

Freshwater Fly Fishing Thursday, December 20th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm • Meet at the C-6 Pavilion Speaker: Ted Shaine • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Volunteer • Expert Fly Fisherman Description: Try your hand at fly fishing! Ted will hold a seminar on freshwater fly fishing on the refuge. Supplies are limited, bring your own fly rod if you have one. Maximum of 15 participants. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Please call 561-734-8303.

Native Butterfly Gardening Thursday, January 10th at 1:30 pm • Meet at the Visitor Center Speaker: Harvey Lee • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Volunteer • Butterfly Garden Keeper Description: Learn how to successfully grow a butterfly garden to sustain native butterflies.

Maximum of 25 participants. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Please call 561-734-8303.

Ethnobotany of a Cypress Swamp Thursday, January 24th at 1:30 pm • Meet at the Visitor Center Speaker: Bruce Rosenberg • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Volunteer • Master Naturalist Description: Ethnobotany is the study of how people make use of native plants for food and medicine. There will be a short tour of the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk following the lecture.

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What makes this technology special are sound waves vibrating 20,000 times per second, completely destroying fat cells, while radio frequency is simultaneously being delivered, melting the destroyed fat cells and allowing the process to work much more efficiently, delivering amazing results. This is the only technology that permanently destroys fat cells and tightens the skin at the same time.

Anti-Aging Center of Boca, also known as Ageless Body Sculpting Plus, has adopted a no-money-upfront guarantee policy; if a person does not lose at least two inches in the first treatment, the client does not pay for the service. The average person usually loses four to five inches in the first treatment and Presman has recently set the record with a 21 inch loss in one session on a client.

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This Holiday Season, Give the Extraordinary Gift of Acupuncture

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he holidays are a time for celebration, connecting with loved ones, relaxing, eating tons of delicious food, and for re-grouping before the new year begins. So how come so many of us feel stressed, fatigued, and ‘over it’ about halfway through the season? We’re all busy trying to reach deadlines at work, trying to plan parties or schedule multiple parties into our already busy schedule, make it to our children’s holiday plays, and/or trying to travel during the busiest time of year. Here’s the good news; acupuncture can help you stay calm, help you to not feel overstuffed from all the food, and overall keep you sane during this time of year.

Acupuncture treats pattern differentiations which are diagnosed depending on your symptoms as well as many other factors.

The most common pattern differentiations seen during the holiday months are food stagnation (from the excess intake of food), Liver qi (energy) stagnation (from all the excess stress), or Spleen qi deficiency (feeling overworked and drained). You may have one of these pattern differentiations or you could

experience all three at once.

Food stagnation can arise from all the excess intake of food and drink during the holiday season. Symptoms of food stagnation include abdominal pain or pressure, decreased appetite, belching, acid reflux, constipation, etc. The acupuncturist uses different Chinese medicine techniques to correct the functions of the digestive tract that have slowed down due to a back-up and essentially relieve your body of the food stagnation.

Spleen qi deficiency arises from many different factors but the main ones during the holiday season are the overeating and overworking to complete those deadlines, or cram all those parties into your schedule. Spleen qi deficiency can show similar signs of digestion issues as food stagnation. You may feel weak, fatigued, nauseous, have dull abdominal pain, loose stools, etc. An acupuncturist will help balance and boost your spleen functions to help you feel stronger, and correct those digestion issues.

Liver qi stagnation is an extremely common pattern seen among the majority of our

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population. Liver qi stagnation arises mainly from stress. Your liver controls the main flow of energy throughout your body, so if your liver functions are not in balance, your entire body may be functioning improperly. Liver qi stagnation symptoms include anxiety, frustration, depression, feeling of a lump in your throat, extra irritable, and in females, increased PMS symptoms. The acupuncturist will work to bring back the smooth flow of liver energy and decrease your symptoms.

During the holiday season we’re all worried about what to get our friends and families as gifts. Do not forget to continue to take care of yourself this season. Enjoy your parties, food, drinks, etc, while remaining balanced, energized, and emotionally relaxed.

Give yourself the gift of acupuncture and see just how much it changes your daily lifestyle, or, give your friends the gift of acupuncture to change theirs!

Call us today to schedule your FREE consultation, or to purchase a gift card for your friend/family member. (561) 656- 0717. Happy Holidays!

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Voted in the top 100 art shows in America – 3 years in a row - this art show is juried by art professionals - all work is original and personally handmade by the artist who is present at in the show. The Boca Raton Fine Art Show showcases 160+ professional artists with all discipline for sale including paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, wood, fiber, jewelry, photography, and more. There is something for everyone, in all price ranges.

The Boca Raton Fine Art Show is sponsored by Hot Works, a professionally produced fine art show by an executive director with an outstanding national reputation with four top 100 art shows in America.

Institute for the Arts & Education is the 501c3 non-profit arm which focuses on visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment, and fostering art education amongst youth.

As part of our commitment to include art education in the community, a Budding Artist competition is integrated within the event. Young artists in grades 6-12 or ages 9-19 are invited to apply with their original and personally handmade art. This competition gives budding, young artists a golden opportunity to begin learning the rules of being part of a professional art show and exhibition. The Budding Artist competition is provided with a premium location within the show to display all of the youth art entries.

As art programs are being dramatically cut and eliminated in schools nationwide, the

need for such initiatives is made even more relevant.

On Sunday, January 27 at 3pm in the “Budding Artist Competition” booth, there is $250 in cash awards provided to four winners, along with a beautiful, colorful two-foot-long ribbon. Criteria for judging the youth art is technique/execution and originality, which is similar for judging of the professional artist awards. Photographs of the winners and other youth art participants will be taken.

The deadline for youth art entries is January 3. A Budding Artist Competition application is available at www.hotworks. org. Please mail applications to PO Box 1425, Sarasota, FL 34230. The application fee is $3 per entry; with up to two entries per student accepted. There is Free Admission. Event hours are Saturday and Sunday, from 10am5pm daily. More info at www.hotworks.org.

See Art, Love Art, Buy Art! See You There!

Event Website: www.HotWorks.org Event Email: Info@HotWorks.org www.facebook.com/hotworksartshows Contact Patty Narozny, Executive Director Office 941-755-3088

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Turn Back Time with a Micro Laser Peel

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s we age, many of us wish we could turn back time and have the skin we had in our twenties for the rest of our lives. However, as not only age sets in but environmental elements as well, skin can start to show signs of damage and wear.

There are a variety of treatments that are designed to help rejuvenate skin and return that youthful glow. One option is a micro laser peel, often called the “weekend peel” due to the quick recovery time.

A micro laser peel is a light, full-face laser peel that revitalizes the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation irregularities, keratoses, laxity, acne scars, and uneven skin texture. It is a minimal to full epidermal laser peel that precisely removes the outermost layers of the skin. The procedure is individually tailored to the patient’s needs and allows for an almost infinite choice in

how gentle or aggressive the laser peel will be. Each level provides a different end result, adjustable to fit the lifestyle needs and end desires of the patient. The treatment can be similar to a glycolic acid peel or up to a full resurfacing effect.

One of the primary advantages of the micro laser peel is that it causes little pain because it does not penetrate very deep into the skin. Depending on the size of the area being treated a procedure usually lasts 15 to 30 minutes. Typically, the procedure is repeated 2-4 times, spaced 6-8 weeks apart. The doctor can recommend the number of peels needed to achieve the desired result. One procedure could be sufficient for at least 6 to12 months, but additional procedures can be performed as required.

Depending on the depth of treatment,

most patients feel comfortable enough to return to work within 3-4 days. Because only the outer layer of skin is treated, most patients notice an obvious improvement in tone, texture and color evenness once the skin heals.

Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM is a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon who specializes in Integrative, Functional, Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine. She treats skin conditions using the SCITON MicroLaserPeel. The Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness is located at 218 Atlanta Avenue, in Stuart.

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dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~Harriet Tubman

Give the Gift of the Outdoors This Holiday

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xperiences, not possessions.”

I’ve been hearing that a lot lately, and I love hearing it. This is the way I live now. I no longer have to have another shirt, an extra belt or a fifth watch. I can’t possibly use all the stuff I have already. Instead I will go on another hike, or travel to someplace like Colorado or Spain.

When I visit my young cousins, nephews or nieces, I see rooms filled with toys—so many that they don’t mean anything, and the kids don’t focus on what’s in front of them. They go from toy to toy, not using their imagination as they would if they had less to distract them.

It’s the same thing with many adults. How many pairs of shoes do you really need? We build houses now with closets the size of rooms. Nothing is special. And when the years pass, what will the kids remember? What will you remember?

Think about it. What do you remember from a few years or a few decades ago? Was it that trip to Paris or the Grand Canyon?

Or was it that extra thing you got?

We accumulate so much stuff these days because we are conditioned from early childhood to think that we need the latest or more of this or that. There are several reasons for this—among them the fact that it keeps the assembly lines moving and the dollars flowing, mostly upstream. But it also consumes resources and depletes the planet. And it doesn’t really help us live better lives.

Once you have what you need, self-fulfillment is possible without having extra stuff. This is not a new concept. Think about Maslow and his hierarchy of human needs.

The first article I contributed to Natural Awakenings was titled “Take a Hike with Your Kids”—and that’s my recommendation for the holidays as well. If you think it’s too late to go to someplace exotic, don’t worry. There are many beautiful places around here.

Of course, my first choice in the area would be Harriman Bear Mountain State Park, but there’s no need to go that far. There’s the Palisades, just across the Hudson. There’s Central Park and the High Line. And now there are parks and areas reserved for foot traffic along most of the East River and the Hudson. Just google “Parks in Manhattan” for a starter. You’ll be amazed by what you find nearby.

And winter is a great time to go for a hike. One of the best things about hiking in the woods in the winter is you can see farther and see more. With the leaves off the trees, you don’t have to get to the top of the mountain to see a beautiful panorama or the river, lake or next mountain nearby. You can see it right through the trees.

So what’s my recommendation for holiday giving? Get outside. Have an adventure in the city or somewhere close. Experiences, not possessions.

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EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL 1601 Belvedere Road (near the airport)

Methods and techniques will include affirmation, breath awareness with or without a mantra, superconscious contemplation, and transcendence.

Kriya Yoga* initiation at 2 p.m.

Invite Spiritual Friends

Arrive Early

Get a copy of In the Sanctuary of Silence meditation booklet and Truth Journal at the Free Literature table. You may also obtain Mr. Davis’ new revised edition of

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This program is sponsored by Center for Spiritual Awareness PO Box 7 Lakemont, Georgia 30552 706-782-4723 weekdays info@csa-davis.org www.csa-davis.org

*kriya yoga Practices used to calm the mind, clarify awareness, and experience one’s true nature or pure essence.

5 Tools to Transform Your Life Through Goal Setting

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ow do you achieve the life of your dreams? The first step is to create a vision that will guide you on your path to what you desire. Without a clear vision we can lose our focus and allow circumstances to distract us from our course. It is very important to create goals and design action plans to achieve those goals. If goals are done properly and specifically they can transform your life. It is important to lay out goals for every area of your life: personal, emotional, spiritual, physical/health, financial.

If your goal is to lose 40 pounds, for example, you would include action plans such as going to the gym three days per week.

What is the vision that will inspire you to continue the action steps necessary to achieve this goal? Perhaps it is seeing yourself feeling vibrant in a body you love and being proud of your accomplishments. You now see yourself feeling emotionally powerful, having better relationships, filled with more energy and exuding confidence.

Setting goals is a fundamental key to all lifelong success plans.

Use these five tools to help you reach your goals.

Design Your Goal Determine a crystal-clear goal and focus on the result that you really want. Without goals our energy is scattered, and we will be less effective. You must write down your goals. Just the action of writing something down sets the wheels in motion. It makes ideas more concrete and will hold you accountable for working toward your goals. Use positive language and make sure your goals align with your vision. We often get caught up in what we think we should be doing instead of going after what we are truly passionate about. It is helpful to set goals that are SMART. Specific: Set a desired outcome as explicitly as possible. Measurable: identify the ways in which you will track your progress. Action-oriented: outline the specific steps that will enable you to complete the goal.

Realistic: Create a goal that you are willing and able to accomplish.

Timely: Set a deadline or time for achieving your goal to help keep you motivated.

Create Goals from a Place of Gratitude Our state of mind is very important in setting and achieving goals.

When we come from a place of scarcity, lack or disappointment we will hinder our progress toward our desired goal. We need to line up with the feelings of abundance and gratitude to be in alignment with those things we truly desire. Take a few deep breaths and spend at least ten minutes writing down or thoughtfully pondering those things for which you are most grateful. Focus on those things that bring you joy until you fill up with that feeling of appreciation and gratitude. This is the energy that will break through any resistance to the creation and achievement of our goals.

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Focus on What You Desire Whatever we focus on consistently we will experience in our life.

Your brain is a supercomputer and your self-talk runs the program.

If you tell yourself that you can never lose weight, you may be selfsabotaging your weight loss efforts without even realizing it. Don’t limit your future based on past experiences. Focus instead on how

you love being active, energetic and fit, and your brain will supply the means to get you there. Think of the kind of person you want to be in the future. For example, if you are trying to quit smoking, don’t just focus on the will power required to resist cigarettes.

Focus on becoming a nonsmoker and the freedom that comes with that. How your immune system will be stronger, your skin will look healthier, and your breathing and exercising will become easier. Think in terms of end results with a clear vision of what you desire. Maintain a laser focus on your goals.

Wake up and go to sleep focusing on your goals. Get in that state of certainty – how will you feel when you achieve your goal?

Celebrate Small Wins Big goals are great, and they inspire us to keep going and keep growing. But our big goals are not going to happen overnight. A goal may be too big to swallow in one bite and will need to be broken down into yearly goals, monthly goals, weekly goals and daily goals to get us there. We need to focus on the small and significant steps we take along the path to the big goal. By celebrating the small wins, we will stay motivated and have the strength to stay on our path. New Year’s Resolutions often fail because we are trying to accomplish everything all at once. Whether we have an intention to quit something such as smoking or drinking or to start something such as an exercise plan, we need to pick a date of completion and slowly build to the outcome we desire.

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Visualize Your Goals as Achieved Visualization is a powerful tool to help you reach your goals. It is the process of creating what you want through crystal clear pictures in your mind. Start to imagine what you will feel like, what your world will look like once you’ve achieved your goal. Creating a vision board can be a powerful, fun activity. Make a collage filled with pictures of your future goals. By surrounding yourself with images of the goal that you want to achieve, you make sure that you’re always keeping your goal in mind. This means that your brain will be working on how to achieve your goal on a subconscious level around the clock, and you will be inspired with ideas on how to move toward your goal.

The ultimate reward of goal setting is not necessarily the attainment of the desired outcome but who we become on our path toward our desired achievements.

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From Fear to Empowered Action

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s a certified thermography technician, I’ve had conversations with a number of women who say their health care providers are not open to alternative screenings such as ultrasounds or thermography scans instead of mammograms.

Women can be left feeling guilty, irresponsible, or even reckless for exploring or choosing other screening options.

But what if, instead of fighting disease and operating from a fear-based model, we could change our beliefs and take take charge of our health instead?

Focusing on Prevention OBGYN and renowned author Christiane Northrup states: “…as women, we have been conditioned to believe that our breasts are two malignant lesions sitting on our chests about to kill us at any moment. New screenings and treatments are continually added into protocol. And, once screenings and treatment regimens become ‘standard’ it is hard to remove them from practice, even when the evidence supports discontinuing them. In addition, even ‘enlightened’ doctors simply don’t want to risk NOT prescribing regular breast cancer screenings out of fear of litigation.”

In addition to my work as a thermography technician, I am also a licensed home birth Midwife and I have seen the miracles

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that happen when parents take charge of planning for the birth of their baby.

Regardless if they decide on a home birth or a hospital birth, they feel empowered by weighing their options and designing a birth plan that is right for them. Informed choices based on evidenced-based care can help bring about better birth outcomes and less trauma.

How can we take this midwifery model of care and translate it to general women’s health care?

Turning Fear into Action Birth activism has come a long way in recent decades. I see women and their families demanding better care with fewer interventions.

Families are far better educated and speak up about their rights and wishes for their care. That has lead to family integration in the birth room, a recent increase in midwife-assisted home births, “gentle” Cesarean births, more skin-to-skin bonding, and better breastfeeding support. The system is far from perfect, but changes have been made and hopefully will continue.

Applying it to Our Overall Health How can we translate this consumer-driven model of care to women’s health care in general? Here are a few ideas: • Know your facts. A Cornell study shows that thermography is 97% accurate. That is a higher rate of accuracy than mammography. Thermography has been cleared by the FDA as an adjunct screening tool.

• Look outside the box. Follow alternative health experts that appeal to you. Dr. Christane Northrup, Dr. Mercola, and herbal expert Susun Weed are a few I enjoy reading.

• Pick the screening method that is right for you. You, as an informed consumer and your own best advocate, have the right to pick the screening method that you feel is right for you.

• Make a commitment to improve your health. I don’t just mean diet and exercise. Research shows that our minds play a significant role when it comes to our health; in his book “You are the Placebo,” Dr. Joe Dispenza looks at our own mind that has the power to heal our body.

• Set achievable and mindful goals. For example, instead of setting the goal to cut out all sugar from your diet immediately – which may be overwhelming and could end with you giving up altogether – start small by cutting out a few sugary items first, and then ramp it up over a period of time until your goal is achieved.

Instead of simply looking for a health care provider to fix all of our health concerns, let’s participate fully in our own journey and wellbeing. Taking an active role in your own health can be extremely empowering and rewarding.

Kristin Schwarz is a Florida Licensed Home Birth Midwife and a Certified Thermography Technician. Kristin provides thermography services for women, men, and children in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. You can reach Kristin at 561-951-0404 or kristin@thewisewomenssanctuary.com.

Ortho-Bionomy®: Bodywork and More!

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fter being a Massage Therapist for 30 years and a Registered Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy, I still debate on what is easier: to demonstrate Ortho-Bionomy or to describe it. The best way to understand it is to feel it, or experience it!

I will do my best to describe Ortho-Bionomy and entice you to have a treatment and experience Ortho-Bionomy for yourself. Ortho-Bionomy is bodywork and more, it is a method that addresses all of the physical tissues: Bones, muscles, ligaments, fascia, visceral organs, lymphatic tissue; and also those things that are not physical, like the aura, energy and things that have yet to be named.

Ortho-Bionomy provides many benefits: It releases pain, Increases flexibility, encourages relaxation, implements neuromuscular reeducation, encourages good structural alignment. and it affects the emotional and physical balance of the body as well.

What are the qualities of the work?

• Ortho-Bionomy is gentle and effective and non invasive • Ortho-Bionomy Is done with the clothes on • Ortho-Bionomy always moves the body away from pain, and towards ease • Ortho-Bionomy helps people feel relief, especially those with pain and tension, strain and injuries • Ortho-Bionomy encourages a sense of overall wellbeing and increases inner peace • The practitioner and client work together in a session in order to obtain the desired results.

Ortho-Bionomy helps the body understand what it is doing (the patterns) that are causing the pain. Then through reflexes, the body corrects itself from the inside out. Your body can relearn how to move, without re-engaging the pain or discomfort.

My clients report back that, at a minimum, they have an increased sense of well being after a session. They feel considerably more relaxed, more aware of their bodies, and more integrated. Their pain is also reduced considerably.

Symptoms can shift immediately, or after 3 or more sessions, depending on the perpetuating factors. If the tension patterns have been held for a long time it can take longer to release and integrate them.

As the treatment progresses, sessions are scheduled once a month and then reduced to treatment only as needed.

My goal is to convey that Ortho-Bionomy is simple yet highly effective. Its effectiveness is enhanced via clients continued use of the techniques of self care at home, as instructed by the Registered Practitioner.

All of this not only helps to integrate the changes in our body better health, but also life’s changes. Simple, easy at times challenging, but results are worthwhile.

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Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid.

They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer. “Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García.

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South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stressproducing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years. The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.

Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute self-guided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed.

The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

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Yams Protect Against Liver Damage

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Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either 500 milligrams of rosemary or a placebo each day for one month. Those taking the rosemary saw their levels of anxiety and depression significantly reduced and their memory scores boosted by 14 percent; students reporting nights of good sleep rose from 47 percent to 62 percent.

Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used 34 years of data on more than 120,000 health professionals to focus on five lifestyle factors that promote longevity. They found that women and men lived on average 14 years and 12 years longer, respectively, if they had a healthy body weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 BMI), never smoked, exercised at moderate-tovigorous levels at least 30 minutes a day, ate a healthy diet and drank only moderately (one five-ounce glass of wine for women, two for men).

The effect was cumulative; the combination of all five produced the greatest life extension. Those that maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percent less likely to die from cancer, compared with those with the least healthy lifestyles.

Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever Dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao can have positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity, according to two new studies from Loma Linda University, in California.

Ten participants ate a 48-gram bar of dark chocolate at the beginning of each study and then ate a piece of dark chocolate every two hours when they were awake for several days. Blood tests revealed the chocolate heightened sense perception and nervous system responsiveness and increased both anti-inflammatory agents and infection-fighting cells. Gamma waves recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG) suggested the treat could positively impact cognitive function and creativity even two hours after eating it.

Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a highresolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.

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Not Yet Extinct

New Species Discovered

Live Christmas Tree Shortages

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees. One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow.

They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.

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European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electric-powered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles. Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.

Breathing Room Growing Cities Must Add Woodlands

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use. The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-square-mile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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Electric Planes on Horizon

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We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything. The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thought-to-be-extinct and other species that are critically endangered.

Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them. They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”

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Tappan Zee Repurposed into Reef

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Bridge Reborn

The old Tappan Zee Bridge, a three-mile span over New York’s Hudson River, is being turned into several artificial reefs off Long Island. Barge loads of decades-old concrete chunks and steel will significantly expand a statemanaged artificial reef program to provide new habitats that increase the diversity of marine life, promote recreational fishing and diving, and bolster economic development.

The Tappan Zee, which opened in 1955 and was replaced in 2017, was once a vital crossing just north of New York City, carrying nearly 140,000 vehicles a day at its peak. Some parts are destined for recycling centers and scrap yards, while others are being repurposed.

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Antarctic Greenhouse Yields First Crop

Scientists at Germany’s Neumayer Station III, in Antarctica, have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without soil, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets.

They picked about eight pounds of salad greens, 18 cucumbers and 70 radishes grown inside a high-tech greenhouse as outside temperatures dropped to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA has successfully grown greens on the International Space Station, but the Antarctic project aims to produce a wider range of vegetables that might one day be grown on the moon or on Mars.

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Glyphosate herbicides do not dry, wash or cook off.

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Mike Surbaugh, chief executive of the Scouts, says, “We wanted to land on something that evokes the past, but also conveys the inclusive nature of the program going forward. We’re trying to find the right way to say we’re here for both young men and young women.”

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Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making There is symmetry between living in an ecoconscious manner and the spirit of Christmas.

Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in reducing the holiday’s impact on the planet.

n Alternatives to a cut or artificial plastic Christmas tree abound. Purchase a potted tree to replant later; buy from a local Whole Foods grocer or farmers’ market, even seek out an organically grown tree; or make an artful tree from driftwood or a large houseplant. n Instead of hanging plastic icicles and placing Styrofoam ornaments on Christmas tree branches, go natural and unique. MindfulMomma.com suggests checking nearby woods or gardens for pine cones, evergreen boughs, bark, holly berries and fresh mistletoe; those living close to coastlines can pick up seashells with holes in them.

TipJunkie.com guidelines include making paper ornaments and holiday yarn pieces.

n Save energy in tree lighting. Today’s LEDs look good, use up to 75 percent less power and typically last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, reports the U.S. Department of Energy. Turn them off when not at home and overnight. n Consolidate shopping trips to reduce fuel emissions and buy gifts that support the community. Buy from independent, locally owned stores or galleries that showcase local artists, instead of from national retailers whose products are shipped from faraway places. Consider choosing gifts in the sustainable realm like solar-powered chargers for e-devices. Share gift certificates for holistic services or art classes. Use reusable tote bags when shopping. n Give of yourself. Play outside as a family. Gift a collect-on-delivery IOU for skills or assistance based on personal talents. The most meaningful gift of all may be writing an admiring letter from the heart. n According to MotherEarthLiving.com, Americans generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays, much of it wrapping paper and cards. Don’t overdo it with tape when wrapping presents and then instruct everyone to carefully unwrap them so the paper can be stored and reused next year. Instead of buying and snail-mailing holiday cards, send emails with photo attachments of the family.

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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state. Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.

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their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Rishikesh, India.

Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness.

A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since.

Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.

TV, has exposed millions to the concept of consciously participating in the evolution of humanity to bring about a world that works for all.

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In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace.

While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.

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Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance

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of kindness, love and compassion, with millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community.

He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards. “The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution.

As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

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Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S.

Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers,

Truth is what we are.

It is our essential nature and Being. It is the pure Self, the limitless One, the ultimate reality—it is awareness itself.

But we have become unaware of the magnificence of our true nature on account of our upbringing, conditioning and education, which paint a very different picture of who we are—and all of which we believe. ~Mooji

Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory.

Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality. com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

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

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s a boy growing up in Havana, Cuba, Jacob Liberman struggled with reading—that’s one reason this Maui resident finds it miraculous that he was called to write books. An optometrist, Liberman initially specialized in helping children with vision-related difficulties find ways to better learn and pay attention. That evolved into working with professional athletes and eventually earning a Ph.D. in vision science.

Through a profound meditation experience, Liberman’s vision spontaneously “corrected”, catalyzing insights that fueled his first three books: Light: Medicine of the Future; Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your Eyesight and Insight; and Wisdom from an Empty Mind. His new book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, offers a fresh way of seeing and being (JacobLiberman.org).

Why is light so important to us all?

Light is the foundation of everything that exists. That’s why light marks the convergence of science, religion and spirituality. The Bible speaks of the source of all creation as light. Throughout history, spiritual texts from various traditions speak about God, light and consciousness as if they are interchangeable. Physicists consider light to be the fundamental energy from which all life emerges.

Everything is made of solidified light.

Our entire physiology is light-dependent.

We are a living photocell, and light is an integral part of our guidance system.

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When we get an intuitive “hit” or spiritual insight, it’s the luminous intelligence of life effortlessly directing us toward the next step on our journey.

What can we do to more fully harness light as part of our guidance system?

Everyone asks: “What do I need to do?” It’s the idea of our doing something that puts a wrench in the works. The universe is an example of optimal efficiency, which means we invest nothing and get everything. The individual does no work, yet creation appears. The doing occurs by itself. This is not metaphorical; I am speaking about the law of the universe. This is fact.

What are some examples of such doing occurring by itself?

God’s wisdom—or light—funnels through all living things all the time; all beings have an inseparable connection. Everything in the body, everything in nature and in the universe is naturally self-activating and selfregulating.

Yet even though everything is taken care of, we still think we have to do something. We’ve been conditioned into this way of thinking. Until we uncover the truth, we continue to live our ordinary, hard-working life. But when we understand that all of this is happening by itself, something inside us relaxes and breathes a sigh of relief.

What fuels our desire to act?

We think something is wrong with us or someone else, or that we’ve done something

wrong in the past, and so try to fix it. Research shows that most of our responses to life are conditioned. I try to help people go beyond their hardwired reactions to explore the facts.

When someone tells me he’s made a regrettable mistake, I say, “Tell me one part of your body that you control.” He may answer, “I control my thoughts.” I reply, “Are you sure those are your thoughts? You are aware of them after they surface. But did you create them?”

As I keep asking such questions, it becomes obvious that the mistake has nothing to do with him. It’s an illusion that each of us is the god of our reality. The truth is that there is nothing to do because in the greater reality, nothing is wrong.

How has this exploration of light enriched and expanded your life?

It’s allowed me to live without a net. In the circus, tightrope walkers usually have a net in case they fall. We’ve been taught we must create safety, security and predictability. We work, save, plan and pray, trying to ensure our lives are filled with these three “fail safes”; qualities that have never existed on planet Earth. Most of our stress comes from trying to create something that doesn’t exist. It was liberating when I realized that the universe doesn’t work that way.

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he holidays can emulate a rock star’s life: a wearying travel schedule and social calendar, overindulging in rich food and drink, restless nights in unfamiliar beds. Fortunately, celebrity tips and tricks can help us through a hectic season, according to Gabrielle Francis, naturopath and author of The Rockstar Remedy: A Rock & Roll Doctor’s Prescription for Living a Long, Healthy Life. The New York City doctor has toured with some of the biggest rock acts in the world as their on-call naturopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist and massage therapist.

“Health is the new rock-n-roll,” says Francis. “Today’s artists are more health and socially conscious. I believe you can ‘party’ and be healthy, and the stars I work with are proving that.” She approaches clients’ lifestyles flexibly and openly, understanding where they are, instead of forcing big, sudden changes on them. “Life is a celebration.

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enjoyable, rather than isolating or extreme,” says Francis.

This can mean mitigating habits, not necessarily dropping them. For example, rather than force clients off coffee, which is acidic, Francis suggests adding spices like cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom or nutmeg that can help neutralize the acid.

Many stars Francis has worked with maintain a stricter regimen off the road, knowing that touring is more about damage control and doing their utmost to stay healthy under more difficult circumstances. The same holds true for those of us that inevitably encounter disruptions due to work, travel or holidays that can throw off healthy habits.

The Healthy Traveler Knowledge is power, and so is planning ahead for travel away from healthy options at home.

Francis arms clients with best choices for on-the-go foods and beverages at the airport, gas station or restaurant. Musician and actor Adrian Grenier, quoted in Francis’ book,

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My favorite healthy recipe? Don’t smoke anything. No drugs. Easy on the drink. Eat a balanced diet with friends whenever possible.

Avoid crazy health fads. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t walk and text.

Be a good person. ~Joe Satriani, guitarist developed a “food tripping” app available at Tinyurl.com/SHFT-com-app to help travelers find alternatives to fast food on the road.

Most airports are blessed with healthy options, says Francis, who suggests choosing wraps over sandwiches and easy-to-carry energy bars delivering at least 10 grams of protein. She also likes coconut water, seltzer water and herbal teas.

Spent wisely, time in airports can offer healthful opportunities. “Connecting to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being. Layovers are a great time to call and catch up with loved ones,” says Francis. “You can also get some points on your step tracker by taking the stairs rather than escalator and walking around or stretching rather than sitting in the airport.” Meditation is also recommended, whether in the airport or on the plane, she adds.

Small Adjustments For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms.

“I know I’m not likely to get eight hours of sleep at night, so I try to supplement that during the day by taking naps or just shutting down for a couple hours,” says Dave Navarro, a guitarist who came of age with the rock band Jane’s Addiction.

If imbibing at the bar or a holiday soirée, Francis suggests gluten-free alcohol like tequila, gin, sake or vodka.

While wine is blessed with antioxidants,

conventionally grown varietals can have a high pesticide content, Francis notes.

“Order organic or biodynamic wine when possible, or else go with an Old World wine from France, Italy or Spain, which tend to have fewer pesticides.”

Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water.

Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis. “Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities. Instead, take the small, but lifechanging shifts you can make in how you live in order to move toward greater vitality, happiness and longevity.”

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A study at the University of California, San Francisco, revealed that individuals with high cortisol levels also have a higher body mass index (BMI) and more belly fat than people with lower levels of this stress hormone. Cortisol significantly affects the body’s metabolism, and its release depends upon receptors in adipose tissue, especially around abdominal organs.

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the best exercises to not only initiate, but maintain weight loss,” says Sue Markovitch, fitness trainer and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Westerville, Ohio. “This combination kicks the metabolism switch on, increasing the number of energy-producing mitochondria in our cells, and improves our ability to burn fuel. Intervals—where you push the energy expenditure high, recover and then repeat—catalyze the best results.”

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that three hours of moderate walking per week catalyzed significant weight loss compared to those that didn’t include walking in their exercise routines. Sessions on the yoga mat can also be a great cortisol-reducer through lowering stress levels and promoting equilibrium.

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Stephany Acosta, founder and trainer of Elevate Fitness, in Dallas, concurs. “Eating well accounts for 70 percent of weight-loss results. In addition to a good diet, I recommend a combination of weight training and cardio in the form of circuit training or HIIT training, because both maximize your time by working out all your body parts simultaneously while keeping your heart rate going with a little rest time in-between. This approach guarantees to help build muscle and burn fat at the same time.”

listen, you need to find another trainer.”

Employ common sense with any kind of workout. “Going from no to much activity can be a complete shock to the body. You will see more success in creating realistic goals and working your way up to liking the benefits that come from exercise if you start out small,” says Acosta. “Consistency is key. Even if you don’t have 30 minutes to go to the gym, work out for 20 minutes—or even 10.”

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Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.”

While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise. First, we need to love ourselves where we are.”

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A challenging workout is best, but excessive exercise can easily backfire and kick off a stress response in the body, which means higher cortisol levels and increased risk of packing on the pounds.

A gentler approach is also safer, especially for beginners.

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he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or lastminute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half sheet or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at local cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware.

“Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven.

Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick.

Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the food.

“If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says.

Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.

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Dinner and Beyond

Sheet pan entrées can serve up meals beyond just dinner, making them a big help during the holidays. Sarah Britton, the Toronto author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs.

She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft.

It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day.

Sheet pan meals can be a gift that keeps on giving.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Surprising Sheet Pan Recipes Roasted Vegetable, Feta and Smoked Almond Salad This salad, packed with tasty browned vegetables, nuts and cheese, really satisfies.

Yields: 4 servings 1 medium red onion 2 carrots 2 zucchini 2 red peppers 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon 2 Tbsp plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt plus more for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup chopped smoked almonds 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 1 tsp minced fresh thyme or chives 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 6 large handfuls of a mix of bibb lettuce, radicchio, romaine or arugula Preheat the oven to 425° F.

Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper and preheat it in the oven.

On a large cutting board, cut the onion into ½-inch slices, the carrots into ½-inch pieces, the zucchini into 2-inch pieces, the pepper into 2-inch squares, chop the garlic, zest the lemon and transfer it all to a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables on the heated sheet pan and spread them out so that they cook evenly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

While the vegetables cook, chop the almonds, mince the shallot and thyme, and set aside into separate piles. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl.

Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to toast them lightly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

In a very large bowl, combine the vinegar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 pinches of salt and the shallot and whisk until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar, oil, salt and pepper if needed.

When ready to serve, add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss to mix.

Divide the dressed lettuce between plates and top with the still warm vegetables, feta cheese and fresh herbs. Grind a little freshly ground black pepper over the top and dig in.

Reprinted with permission from Carla Snyder’s One Pan: Whole Family from Chronicle Books.

Roasted Arctic Char and Asparagus with Pistachio Gremolata Pink-fleshed Arctic char is closely related to both salmon and lake trout, with a flavor somewhere between the two. Feel free to substitute with either fish.

Yields: 4 servings Olive oil cooking spray 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb total) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless fillets Arctic char (5 to 6 oz each) ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons ½ lemon, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup packed fresh, flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped ½ cup roasted, salted and shelled pistachios, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 350° F with a rack in the center position.

Mist a sheet pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

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Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared pan, drizzled with the olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread the asparagus in an even layer.

Place the Arctic char fillets on top of the asparagus, evenly spaced apart and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper.

Scatter the onion, lemon slices and cherry tomatoes around and on top of the char.

Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the char is almost opaque, 20 to 40 minutes.

While the fish cooks, mix together the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and pistachios in a small bowl; this is the gremolata. Sprinkle it over the char and asparagus before serving warm.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

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Pour the marinara sauce into a large bowl.

2 small spaghetti squash (2 to 3 lbs each) 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped cremini or baby bella mushrooms (3 to 5 oz) 1 small shallot, diced 2 cups good quality marinara 15 to 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini, about 1¾ oz, sliced in half) 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish

When the squash are cool enough to handle, flip them over and use a fork to scrape the flesh from the shells, taking care to leave the shells intact. (These will become the “bowls”.) The result will be long strands of squash “noodles”.

Preheat the oven to 425° F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds.

Remove from the oven and let the mushrooms and shallots cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

Add the squash strands and the mushrooms to the sauce and stir together to thoroughly combine.

Divide the squash noodle mixture among the empty squash bowls. Place the mozzarella on top.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Bake the squash on the lower rack until the filling is hot and the mozzarella has melted and browned in spots, about 10 minutes.

Using a very sharp chef ’s knife, carefully cut the two spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.

Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds.

Serve the squash pasta bowls hot, garnished with the fresh basil.

Place the squash halves, cut side up, on the prepared sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Turn the squash over (skin side up) and bake on the lower rack until the squash has softened significantly and browned at the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from oven and let the squash cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

After putting the squash in to bake, toss together the mushrooms, shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Arrange the

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Spaghetti squash are those yellow, football-shaped winter squashes. When cooked, the squash’s flesh is easily raked with a fork into long, skinny, noodle-like strands. The squash noodles are faintly sweet and slightly crunchy, like pasta cooked al dente.

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Using both hands, gently bend one asparagus spear held between fingers and thumbs to snap off the bottom where it breaks easily.

Line up the rest of the bunch and slice off the bottoms at the same distance from the tips.

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Holiday Happiness Helpers

ased on his study What Makes for a Merry Christmas?, psychologist Tim Kasser told the American Psychological Association: “[Our study] found that to the extent people focused their holiday season around materialistic aims like spending and receiving, the less they were focused on spiritual aims… We also found people reported ‘merrier’ Christmases when spirituality was a large part of their holiday, but reported lower Christmas well-being to the extent that the holiday was dominated by materialistic aspects.”

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o truly enjoy the holidays, try these simple, research-based practices to maintain a healthy state of mind.

Set an intention to enjoy the holidays.

By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

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Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds. The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.

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Practice gratitude. Rather than take good fortune for granted, consciously reflect upon all the blessings apparent in each day. When we directly express appreciation to loved ones and friends

while we’re with them, everyone feels the joy of the loving connection.

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Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex. When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

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Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for GrownUps to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.

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hrough August in the U.S., automakers sold 36,380 battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV), compared to 16,514 by the same time last year. Sales are booming, although it’s not reflected in fairly flat sales of green cars overall. The reason is that hybrid sales are being lost as consumers go fully electric.

Americans are moving up from fuel-efficient gas/electric hybrids as their confidence grows in what batteries can do on their own, but they’re not yet making the vital eco-switch of giving up their gas-guzzling SUVs in favor of full electrics. Rather, gas-burning SUV sales keep growing to the point where they dominate the overall auto market.

To get up to speed on the terminology, a hybrid (think Toyota Prius) is powered by a small gas engine and uses an electric motor as a supplement; a PHEV (like the Chevrolet Volt) has an all-electric range of 15 to 50 miles, and then activates its gas engine for an additional 300 miles or more; a battery electric relies exclusively on electric power and runs out of “gas” when the battery power is depleted, but it also recaptures energy during braking to extend its range.

Sam Abuelsamid, a senior analyst at Navigant Research, says, “There is absolutely a shift happening from hybrids to battery electrics and plug-in hybrids. Our forecast is for [sales of] hybrids to be relatively flat over the next decade, with electric growth mainly coming from plug-in hybrids.”

With more consumers looking to buy a car with a plug, there are a number of options now available in an increasingly crowded field. Currently, there are 20 PHEV on the market, as well as 17 battery electrics—though not all of the latter models are available in all states.

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Meantime, the SUV itself is plugging in. Eric Evarts, editor of GreenCarReports. com, says, “Electric cars’ market share may look small now, but no fewer than 15 automakers are planning to introduce electric SUVs for 2019. SUVs are really what American car buyers want.”

At the same time, regulatory changes mean electric cars will be available in more states, says Evarts. Projections call for rapid expansion of fast-charging networks like Tesla’s Superchargers to become more widespread for all kinds of electric cars in the next three to five years.

Battery cars are best suited for people that drive locally and have a place to put a 240-volt charger. For those that make the occasional long trip, a plug-in hybrid is the better choice.

Here are some models worth considering. All of them are eligible for federal tax credits, as well as some state incentives, though they’re lower for plug-in hybrids.

All prices are 2018 manufacturer’s list, before rebates.

Plug-In Hybrids: Batteries Plus a Backup Toyota Prius Prime ($27,300). This

updated version of the popular Prius offers 25 miles of electric-only range, an Environ-

mental Protection Agency (EPA) combined energy/fuel efficiency rating of 133 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), 54 mpg on gas only and 640 miles between either fillups or charges.

electric anymore. “It really moves and I drive it just like any car, except that I never have to go to the gas station. When I pull into my driveway, it takes about five seconds to plug it in.”

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ($39,995).

Chevrolet Bolt ($37,495). The Bolt beat

The only available hybrid minivan, the Pacifica’s all-electric range is 33 miles, and the gas-only rating is 32 mpg, an MPGe rating of 84, with a combined range of 570 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

($24,950). It offers a battery-power range of 29 miles. On gas only, it delivers 52 mpg, with 119 MPGe.

Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid

($64,950). This luxury model offers an electric range of 18 miles, with a 62 MPGe and 27 mpg on gasoline.

Other models to consider: Honda Clarity, Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac CT6, BMW X5 xDrive40e and Kia Niro.

Zero-Emission EV Contenders Available in 50 States Brad Berman, owner of PlugInCars.com, says he doesn’t even notice that his car is

Tesla to market with an electric car that offered more than 200 miles of range at a price below $40,000.

Tesla Model 3 ($49,000). The Model 3

is fast, stylish and ultra-modern—with most controls located on the central screen.

It delivers a range of 220 miles.

Jaguar I-Pace ($69,500). At a recent

media launch event, the I-Pace electric crossover proved highly capable both on and off the road. Its range is 240 miles.

Others to consider include the Hyundai Kona EV, VW e-Golf, Kia Soul EV, Nissan Leaf (especially the Leaf e-Plus) and Tesla Model S. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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TOYS Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

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hoosing thoughtful gifts for kids can be a challenge, especially when opting for creativity over this year’s hot toy. It’s possible to find gifts that appeal to both parent and child, involving the whole family or working as solo projects. Some expand beyond the boundaries of home.

Go Robo

The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, also known as STEAM learning. Computer programming is the last step (TinkeringLabs.com/catalyst).

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Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld. com/contact). Locally, find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.

Budding Foodies

Take a quiz, experiment, learn more and find kid-approved recipes at

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Kids learn to make sriracha-lime popcorn, hummus, and chicken and broccoli stir fry. Use organic and non-GMO (not genetically modified) ingredients. Sign up to receive recipes and tips for hands-on activities via email to keep good meals coming. The onsite equipment reviews help with selection of affordable and safe kitchen tools.

Emerging Artistry

Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes. “My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled. Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in less-waste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers.

The Danish company Sprout Pencils, operating from Boston, engraves quotes on biodegradable Love Pencils, which contain flower or vegetable seeds. When it’s too short to write or color with, plant it. In Cleveland, Faber-Castell USA makes their colored pencils from re-forested wood with an ergonomic, triangular shape, perfect for learning the

proper grip. The Young Artist Essentials Gift Set contains eco-pencils, non-toxic crayons and oil-pastels.

DickBlick.com offers hundreds of free lesson plans for art lovers of all ages, skill levels and interests, all designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education.

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Memorable Experiences

Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says. “Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.”

Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids. “The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.

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Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann. “Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel. Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.”

Gifts that engage the mind, spark imagination and deliver fun yield immediate and long-term benefits, including being fondly remembered.

BOOKS THAT HOOK YOUNG READERS

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ooks for kids can be the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Here are some favorites.

The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed, middle-grade series for readers that love animals, adventure and a hint of mystery. Written by film director and author Tracey Hecht, the books also relate to elementary school children, covering bullying, confidence, friendship and self-acceptance. The free reading kit via NocturnalsWorld.com includes activities.

As a mom with a career, Crystal Bowe recommends Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women. “My daughter loves it and has been introduced to amazing female role models.”

Noah the Narwhal, A Tale of Downs and Ups, by Judith Klausner, is a brightly illustrated picture book about friendship and invisible disability.

What Do You See on Chanukah? is a board game book for toddlers by Bracha Goetz.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, by Kate Messner, shows kids that plants are more than what’s seen above ground.

Hello, Hello, by Brendan Wenzel, a picture book for ages 3 to 6, celebrates animals, including 30 endangered species.

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Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

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by Sandra Murphy

olidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets. It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.

Maintain Calm

Christina Chambreau, a homeopathic veterinarian, author and educator in Sparks, Maryland, suggests that petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower stress levels and instill a sense of normalcy. “Flower essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy help attain calm,” she says. Add it to a pet’s water bowl in the days before a party or drop it directly onto the tongue if unexpected guests arrive. All-natural ingredients make daily use safe for pets and humans.

Avoid Bad Foods

“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City.

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n Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder—can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia. n Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets. n Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach. n Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs. n Nutmeg is toxic for pets.

The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested.

Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.

Provide Good Foods

Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat.

“Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”

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If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/ or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.”

Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of four-footed friends. Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free.

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PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS

Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst.

Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done.

For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute. Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire. Update holiday candles with rechargeable, batteryoperated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow.

Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.”

In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees.

Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.

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The number of servings will vary depending on the choice of treat shapes. Keep in mind—never allow nutmeg or sugar-free products with Xylitol in dog treats.

Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely before feeding.

Pumpkin Cookies

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Holiday Pet Treats Recipes

1½ cups oat flour 1½ cups brown rice flour ½ canned pumpkin, look for BPA-free cans (use plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling) 1 egg 2 Tbsp molasses 1 Tbsp honey Filtered water as needed

Even though this recipe is similar to a gingerbread recipe for us, it’s important to never use nutmeg with canine recipes.

Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

1½ cups flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup molasses ¼ cup filtered water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Preheat oven to 325° F. Combine dry ingredients and mix together.

In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, water and vegetable oil and mix together.

Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix the liquid into the flour mixture. Stir well until dough has a uniform color.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface.

Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before feeding. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

dough balls. Shape into cookies and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Blue Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup oats 1 cup flaxseed 1 cup blueberries 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup plain yogurt Filtered water as needed Preheat oven to 350° F. In a food processor or coffee grinder, turn oats into oatmeal powder and grind flaxseed if necessary.

Purée the blueberries.

Combine dry ingredients. Fold in the yogurt and blueberry purée. Add a little water to create smooth dough.

Spoon dough into hands and form small

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Add water slowly until dough forms a ball.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Arrange on a greased cookie sheet.

Let treats cool completely before allowing dogs a taste test. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.

Recipes courtesy of Birgit Walker, author of Chew on This: Homemade Dog Treat Recipes, in Phoenix.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Tumors: nodules greater than 20mm, benign or malignant.

Vesicles: a circumscribed, elevated lesion less than 5mm containing clear, non-bloody fluid.

Blisters: vesicles greater than 5mm in diameter. Examples of both include insect bites, herpes zoster or herpes simplex, and many kinds of dermatitis.

Pustule: an elevated lesion containing pus. Examples are acne, carbuncles and impetigo.

Wheal: a transient, elevated lesion caused by local edema. Examples are allergic reactions from everything you can imagine.

Skin Care

By William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist.

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kin care is an important part of our daily health and beauty care and regimen. Our skin does reflect our state of being, whether stressed or peaceful, rested or overworked, and so on. Our skin changes with our emotions, our hormones, our environment, and our health. We can be pale with fright or exhaustion, flushed with anger or embarrassment, or glowing in love. Hormones such as estrogen tend to make our skin smoother and more feminine, while testosterone makes it thicker, tougher and more masculine. Testosterone also influences acne and hair. Skin lesions range from pigmented (different colors) to infections to inflammations to benign and malignant tumors. Skin problems can be surface only, or work their way from the outside in, or even be a manifestation of deeper systemic conditions, going from inside out. Dermatologists count around two thousand skin disorders, and they are some of the busiest physicians in Florida, where sun exposure is linked to skin disorders and cancers.

Telangiectasia: dilated, superficial blood vessels. Examples are rosacea and corticosteroid reactions.

Secondary lesions also have various terms, such as scales, scabs, erosions, ulcers, excoriations, lichenification, atrophy and scars (I’ll spare you the gory details). Diagnoses are made by many methods, including history, physical examination and biopsies.

Many substances can be applied to the skin for topical treatments. These include: Absorbents: absorb into skin for various purposes.

Anti-infectives: kill bacteria, fungi or protozoa.

Anti-inflammatories: such as corticosteroids. These are both over-the-counter and prescription strength.

Astringents: drying agents such as colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno) and calamine lotion.

Emollients: moisturizers.

Keratolytics: soften, loosen and exfoliate.

Cleansing agents: soaps, etc.

Topical medications come in a “vehicle” (base or carrier). It must be remembered that the vehicle can alter the effectiveness of the medication and even cause allergic or irritating reactions. These include: Ointments: oleaginous, oily, lubricating.

We name skin lesions according to size and shape.

Here are the basics:

Creams: semisolid emulsions of and oil and water, the most common vehicle, and usually disappear once rubbed in.

Macule: a flat, discolored area less than 10mm.

Lotions: more oily emulsions, they cool and dry irritated skin.

Patch: a flat spot larger than 10mm. Examples of both macules and patches include freckles, port-wine marks and some rashes.

Solutions: mixtures of different substances, they are drying.

Papule: a solid, elevated lesion less than 10mm.

Plaque: a solid, elevated lesion greater than 10mm. Examples of both include warts, psoriasis, and acne.

Nodule: A solid lesion less than 20mm, not elevated. Examples are some types of cysts and fibromas.

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Gels and aerosols: drying.

A word about skin cancers and Florida: we’re here, they’re here.

Use sunscreens and/or protective hats and clothing. Check your skin everywhere, all the way down to the soles of your feet, and report any new or changing lesions to your physician M.D. or D.O. Don’t take chances!

Here are some “naturals” for skin care: General skin care: Almond oil Avocado oil Jojoba oil Peanut oil

Skin anti-inflammatories: Arnica Montana Castor oil Cornflower Dandelion Evening Primrose German Chamomile Marigold (Calendula) Oats (Avena sativa) Red Clover St. John’s Wort Witch Hazel

Skin ulcers:

Bilberry Echinacea Angustifolia Henna Tea Tree (Malaleuca) William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FA MA, FAAO, FACOFPAOBNMM 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.

Offering the best of integrative Eastern and Western Medicine.

William H. Stager, DO, MS, FACOFP 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.”

311 Golf Road, Suite 1100 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Phone: 561-832-1894 Fax: 561-832-1590 December 2018

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 1

MONDAY DECEMBER 3

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5

Birding Field Trip at STA-1 Restricted Access Area - 7:30am-12:00pm. Audubon Everglades led trip through restricted access area of man-made wetlands. Great opportunity for bird-watching and nature photography. Drive and observe from perimeter roads with little walking. 1991 Flying Cow Rd, Wellington, FL. Free and open to public. Advance registration required at www.auduboneverglades.org

MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING. Held at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Social: 7:00 p.m.

Program and speaker start at 7:30 p.m. Topic to be announced.Contact: Roy Moore, 561-422-2189.

Public is invited.

RAJA YOGA - Freedom From Stress 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Experience the ancient Raja Yoga Meditation. This wisdom from the ages enables the soul to maintain happiness and peace no matter what the challenge. FREE. Delray Beach. Contact: 561-843-2296 www.brahmakumaris.org

Beginners Yoga w/Jamar Designed as a complete introduction to yoga or a great way to renew your yoga experience. Learn warm-ups, yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation and relaxation techniques as our foundation. Learn to listen for and release emotional, spiritual and physical trauma or holding patterns stored in the body and again experience body, mind and motions working together through yoga. 7-8:30PM Cost Drop-in fee $20 per class Series begins again 1/7 To register or for more information visit us at www.JamarCenter.com or call Jamar Enlightenment Center (PBG) at 561-630-2280.

Tai Chi & Qi Gong Every Wednesday from 12:001:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 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. Investment: $18 per class or series of 4 for $60 Register: www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes

BOOK SIGNING James R. Benn will speak and sign Solemn Graves at 7 pm $26.95. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove 273 NE 2nd Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790.

JOHN PRINCE PARK WALK. Meet hikers and move at your own pace around the loop for one hour. Starts at 7:30am. John Prince Park 2520 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL. Enter at west entrance off Congress. Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-596-4423.

Public/all levels.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 Bird Walk at Wellington Environmental Preserve 8:00am-11:00am Audubon Everglades led walk through 1.5 mile man-made wetlands. New or experienced to birding and nature photography will enjoy. Meet at north parking lot by restrooms. 3491 Flying Cow Rd, Wellington, FL. Free and open to public. No registration required. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org HIKE IN JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK. Walk between 7 and 12 miles in JDSP at a good pace. Meet at front gate 8:00 a.m. Bring lots of water. Jonathan Dickinson State Park 16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. Contact: Mary Miller, 561-213-2189. Public/strenuous.

Generational and Familial Healing w/Joe Petroski Sat. 1-5PM Cost $85 or $70 by 12/1. To register or for more information visit us at www.JamarCenter. com or call Jamar Enlightenment Center (PBG) at 561-630-2280.

mark your calendar “A Walk Within” Enlighten your way into 2019 with

Janet Weissman & Marianna Musengo

During the course of this full day retreat, you will experience silence, the mystical labyrinth, crystal sound balancing and mindful, sensory experiences to raise both your vibration and awareness.

Jan. 26th 9am – 5pm $149–$179

954.448.4649 or jStarMiracle@gmail.com

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Heartful Meditation Monday - Every Monday from 12:00-1:00 PM December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018.

Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 Heartfulness meditation is a beautiful and simple practice of meditation that connects us with all the light and love in our hearts. The primary goal of heartfulness meditation is in dropping down from our analytical mind into our feeling heart and maintaining a calm, non-judging awareness, allowing thoughts and feelings to come and go without getting enmeshed in them. This calm, accepting, spacious awareness is your Innermost Essence... your Core Self.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 Bird Walk at Pine Jog Environmental Center 4:00pm-6:00pm. Audubon Everglades led walk.

Nature path features variety of Florida native plants that support birds and wildlife. Walk followed by monthly member program. 6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Free and open to public. No registration required. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Audubon Society of the Everglades Monthly Member Program 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Tom Fitz, Guest Speaker “Challenges of Wildlife Filmmaking” Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, 6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org Transformational Breath® w/Alexandra Andrews 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 $45 or $40 by 12/3 To register or for more information visit us at www.JamarCenter. com or call Jamar Enlightenment Center (PBG) at 561-630-2280.

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Trauma Support Group meeting - 5 at 5:30-6:30 Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive SUite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 This FREE group will focus on creative coping, supportive sharing, positive healing theory, and empowered actions for moving forward -- all the things that lead to deep change and transformation. If you’re tired of feeling worried and out of control -- and if you’re ready to create change -- then please join us tonight at 5:30pm. All ages and types of trauma welcome. We’re all in this together! FREE www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Workshops Following Your Light: Rediscovering and Identifying Who You Are Within 6:45pm - 9pm Sage and incense will be burned during our gatherings.

Limited to 25 attendees. $20 In Advance /$25 Day Of Gathering. Call Dream Angels at (561) 745-9355 to pre-register, or online at https://squareup.com/ store/dream-angels ProFound Power Private Healing Sessions w/ Joe Petroski Wed. 1-7PM Cost $75/30 min. or $140/ hour To register or for more information visit us at www.JamarCenter.com or call Jamar Enlightenment Center (PBG) at 561-630-2280.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6 Bird Walk at Green Cay Wetlands 7:30am-9:30am Audubon Everglades led walk through man-made wetlands known for its large variety of birds. New or experienced to birding and nature photography will enjoy. Meet outside Nature Center main door. 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL. Free and open to public. No registration required. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org

Meditation & More with Lowell Roger Harden at 7PM. Join Lowell Roger Harden, a developing Deep Trance Medium, as he takes you through a deep guided meditation; may include channeling from Spirit to bring through philosophical guidance about the existence of reality and answer questions of attendees, plus more. Pre-registration Not required. $10 per person cash or check only. This class is normally held Every Thursday Evening at 7PM. (see website for future dates on This class, and for all calendar events.) United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217. Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7 Acupuncture Happy Hour - Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a happy hour price! 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. Whether you’re in the process of recovery, quitting smoking, or simply wish for a healthy way to unwind after a long stressful work week, we hope to meet you at Happy Hour! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY $50 per treatment (50% off) www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes BOOK SIGNING Andrew Gross will speak and sign Buttonman $27.99 at 7 pm. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove 273 NE 2nd Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 Authentic Hawaiian Ukulele Ohana & Instruction - Every Friday from 6:00-7:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 Uncle Charlie is a native Hawaiian musician who performs and teaches ukulele classes throughout Florida. His passion is keeping our oceans and environment healthy, happy and clean with the turtle being his symbol. Register by calling him on his cell at 561-339-6072

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 Jingle & Mingle Holiday Community Event on December 8 at 5:30-8:30 at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 - JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED EVENING! You are invited to come and celebrate Agape Healings Arts fifth birthday! We will have holiday cocktails and appetizers to share and we will be participating in our Gallery Square North’s special events for the evening. There will be authentic bagpipers, live music, shopping, arts and crafts for kids and so much more! We will be collecting unwrapped mama and newborn gifts for local mothers and babies at Hanna’s Home here in Tequesta Fl. Help us keep it local this year and be a blessing to these mothers and babies in need.Investment: FREE Register: www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Workshops

Birding Field Trip at Loxahatchee Slough 6:30am9:30am Audubon Everglades trip. The Slough is Palm Beach County’s largest and most biologically diverse natural area, and a habitat for the snail kite and migrating swallow-tailed kite. Free and open to the public.

Exact meet-up location TBD. Advance registration required at www.auduboneverglades.org HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP - Join us from 12-4pm as we SHOP FOR A CAUSE where we will have local artisans on display as well as gifts from Bali. A portion of the proceeds will be donated. JUST BREATHE WELLNESS STUDIO - 350 Celestial Way Juno Beach Fl 33408www.justbreathejuno.com Sound of Soul Event - HU is the Sound behind all sounds, woven into the language of life. Join us as we sing HU together on Saturday at 11 am, at the West Palm Beach ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. For directions and more information call (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach.

You can learn more about HU at https://eckankarblog. org/sound-of-soul/

The Boca Raton Fine Art Shows January 26 & 27, 2019

at Mizner Park Amphitheater in downtown Boca Raton

Boca Raton Fine Art Shows See Art, Love Art, Buy Art! www.hotworks.org www.facebook.com/ hotworksartshows

941-755-3088

BEGINNER BACKPACK trip at DuPuis, Governor’s House. Overnight, limited registration.

For details and registration for similar adventures, call Ryan Lusk at 904-891-4479 (cell). Moderate to strenuous, public is invited.

Saturday, December 8th from 4PM– 5:30PM (Afternoon Class)– Gamma Breath and Healing with Jodi Neering. Experience a profound activation of all regions of the brain, simply with the power of breath. During the guided meditation and breath work journey, you’ll focus on simple breath patterns which provide access to expanded consciousness and deep peace. Relieve stress and heal past trauma, optimize brain and body function, regulate brainwave states, access feel good energy. Reverse addictive behaviors. This cutting-edge style of breath work helps clear imbalances that lead to destructive patterns and triggers, A powerful breath sequence changes the chemistry in the brain ... Bring a yoga mat and water, with optional pillow and blanket. Preregistration is highly suggested, but NOT required. $20 Cash or Check Only At The Door (You may pre-register & prepay by Credit Card online). THIS CLASS WILL ALSO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22nd FROM 4PM – 5:30PM (Afternoon Class) United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Awaken Wellness Fair Sunday January 17, 2019 10am-5pm Exhibitor opportunities are available for products and services that explore the many paths to healing. Exhibitors are sought in four categories: Speakers, Healers, Vendors and Readers. Sign up now for Early Bird prices, as well as sponsorship opportunities.

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Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Pl, Port St. Lucie

(located at US 1 and Walton Road)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 Connecting to your Pet Psychically w/Kat Divine Sun. 1-2:30PM Cost $30 or $25 by 12/8. To register or for more information visit us at www.JamarCenter. com or call Jamar Enlightenment Center (PBG) at 561-630-2280.

MONDAY DECEMBER 10 Heartful Meditation Monday - Every Monday from 12:00-1:00 PM December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 Heartfulness meditation is a beautiful and

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.

Without them humanity cannot survive. ~Dalai Lama December 2018

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TUESDAY DECEMBER 11 Boca Center for Healthy Living Free Admission to Seminar and Reception.

Presented by Dr. Matilsky at 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245, 6:30pm Call now to reserve seating 561-994-2007

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 - HANUKKAH BEGINS Birding Field Trip at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 7:30am11:30am Audubon Everglades led trip through wildlife sanctuary that includes the most northern remnant of the historic Everglades wetland ecosystem.

Experienced birders and nature photographers will enjoy. 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL. Open to public. Entry fee at park. Advance registration required at www.auduboneverglades.org Tai Chi & Qi Gong Every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 PM December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018 At Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive SUite 4 Jupiter fl 33469 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. Register: www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes Feeding Your Internal Flame and Sparking Your Self Love 6:45pm - 9pm Sage and incense will be burned during our gatherings.Limited to 25 attendees.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 BOOK SIGNING Tom Corcoran will speak and sign Guava Moon Revenge: An Alex Rutledge Novel $25.95 at 7 pm. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore in Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 Birding Field Trip at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 8:30am-10:30am Audubon Everglades led trip through wildlife sanctuary that includes the most northern remnant of the historic Everglades wetland ecosystem. Experienced birders and nature photographers will enjoy. 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL. Open to public. Entry fee at park. Advance registration required at www.auduboneverglades.org Authentic Hawaiian Ukulele Ohana & Instruction - Every Friday from 6:007:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 Uncle Charlie is a native Hawaiian musician who performs and teaches ukulele classes throughout Florida. His passion is keeping our oceans and environment healthy, happy and clean with the turtle being his symbol. Register by calling him on his cell at 561-339-6072 Acupuncture Happy Hour - Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a happy hour price! 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. Whether you’re in the process of recovery, quitting smoking, or simply wish for a healthy way to unwind after a long stressful work week, we hope to meet you at Happy Hour! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY $50 per treatment (50% off) www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15 OKEEHEELEE PARK WALK. Enjoy newer section of park as you hike 4 miles in the south area. Arrive before 7:30 a.m. Okeeheelee Park 7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL Contact: Bruce Brown, 772-333-1837. Public/moderate.

Bird Walk at Green Cay Wetlands 8:00am-10:00am Audubon Everglades led walk through man-made wetlands known for its large variety of birds. New or experienced to birding and nature photography will enjoy. Meet outside Nature Center main door. 12800 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL. Free and open to public. No registration required. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org

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$20 In Advance /$25 Day Of Gathering. Call Dream Angels at (561) 745-9355 to pre-register, or online at https://squareup.com/store/dream-angels

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Psychic Fair at UMC in Lake Worth from 10AM – 4PM. Workshops, Free Educational Lectures, and of course Psychic Readings! Join us every 3rd Saturday of the month for our Psychic Fair. Reservations are not required. Readings are available. $20 per 15 Minute Reading (cash, checks or credit cards). We also have Vendor Tables, Practicing Student Reader Tables, plus much more. Love donations accepted. See our website for more details on this as well as our other monthly Fundraisers. United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16 Birding Field Trip at STA-1 Restricted Access Area 7:30am-12:00pm Audubon Everglades led trip through restricted access area of man-made wetlands. Great opportunity for bird-watching and nature photography. Drive and observe from perimeter roads of with little walking. 1991 Flying Cow Rd, Wellington, FL. Free and open to public. Advance registration required at www.auduboneverglades.org Bird Walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands - 8:00am-10:00am Audubon Everglades led walk through man-made wetlands known for large variety of nesting wading birds. New or experienced to birding and nature photography will enjoy.

Meet at top of boardwalk. 13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL. Free and open to public. Information at www.auduboneverglades.org

“Help In Daily Life?” The ECK Light and Sound Service is a time for people of all religious backgrounds to come and share the love for God. It is held every third Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The service includes singing the HU, guest speakers, small discussion groups, creative arts and fellowship. Find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach for directions and more information, or call (561) 434-2003. For information about ECKANKAR—The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org or find us on Facebook.

The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss mayhem and Mass by Olivia Matthews at 3 pm. $7.99.

Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790.

WAKODAHATCHEE BIRD STROLL.View this beautiful Bird Sanctuary and rookery. WAKODAHATCHEE WETLANDS 13720 Jog Road Delray Beach, FL 33446. Arrive before 7AM. Paul 561-5964423. Public/Leisure.

MONDAY DECEMBER 17 Transformational Breath® Workshop 7 - 9pm Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 In this 2 hour workshop you will experience the benefits and application of a full, deep, connected breathe. Eliminate restrictive breathing patterns to heal yourself on all levels of your being; Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually.

Transformational Breath® combines full connected breathing with sound, hands-on work, invocation, and movement to integrate and transform at the deepest levels of our being. Live more fully... Be more Joyful! Investment is Donation based so no one is turned away. Register: www.AgapeHealingArts. com/Workshops Beginners Yoga w/Jamar Designed as a complete introduction to yoga or a great way to renew your yoga experience. Learn warm-ups, yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation and relaxation techniques as our foundation. Learn to listen for and release emotional, spiritual and physical trauma or holding patterns stored in the body and again experience body, mind and motions working together through yoga. 7-8:30PM Cost Drop-in fee $20 per class Series begins again 1/7 To register or for more information visit us at www.JamarCenter.com or call Jamar Enlightenment Center (PBG) at 561-630-2280.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 18 “How to Create Your Future” Free Spiritual Café at 11am on Tuesday, December 18th at the Wellington Whole Foods Market Café, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414. Share informal conversation about dreams and other spiritual tools. Unlock keys to understanding and meeting challenges we face in life.

Presented by the Palm Beach County ECKANKAR Center. For directions and more information call our local ECKANKAR Center (561) 434-2003 or find us on www.meetup.com/ecankarinpalmbeach and on Facebook at ECKANKAR Palm Beach County. For information about ECKANKAR—Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

BOOK CLUB The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss The Taster by VS Alexander $15.95 at 6:30 pm. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Pineapple Grove 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 Tai Chi & Qi Gong - Every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 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.

Investment: $18 per class or series of 4 for $60 www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes

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Freshwater Fly Fishing from 3:30 to 4:30 pm • Meet at the C-6 Pavilion Speaker Ted Shaine • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Volunteer • Expert Fly Fisherman, Try your hand at fly fishing! Ted will hold a seminar on freshwater fly fishing on the refuge. Supplies are limited, bring your own fly rod if you have one. Maximum of 15 participants. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Please call 561-734-8303.

Quarterly Round Table Discussion – “The Gift of Love – Giving & Receiving” at the PBC ECKANKAR Center, 1695 Florida Mango Road, Suite 4, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. A lively discussion about spiritual principles and personal experiences. Held 7:00 – 8:00 pm with light refreshments. For info call (561) 301-0119.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 - WINTER SOLSTICE Acupuncture Happy Hour - Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM, Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community setting at a happy hour price!

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. Whether you’re in the process of recovery, quitting smoking, or simply wish for a healthy way to unwind after a long stressful work week, we hope to meet you at Happy Hour! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY $50 per treatment (50% off) www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes Trance Circle -Guides & Teachers with Rev. Justin Terry - 7PM. Rev. Terry will go into a trance state and bring through your individual Guides & Teachers to communicate directly to you. Rev Terry must meditate on your Guides/Teachers; no last-minute reservations. Circle is held on the 2nd Floor of Building. $30 Members / $40 Non-Members *This event requires pre-registration due to Max of 25 people. No Walk-Ins. No Entry once doors are locked. (see website for Full Details & future dates on This event, and for all calendar events.) ^Membership Fees Must be current for 2018 to get Member pricing. United Metaphysical

Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217 Office Hours T/Th 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Authentic Hawaiian Ukulele Ohana & Instruction - Every Friday from 6:007:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 Uncle Charlie is a native Hawaiian musician who performs and teaches ukulele classes throughout Florida. His passion is keeping our oceans and environment healthy, happy and clean with the turtle being his symbol. Register by calling him on his cell at 561-339-6072 Tequesta Drum Circle Winter Equinox — $10 7-11:45pm. Celebrate the Winter Equinox with drumming, dancing, glow poi and giant bonfire. Named in honor of those who came before. We gather on the Solstice and Equinox to honor the Earth. Park Gate closes at 10pm. No Alcohol, Drugs or Pets! This is a “MOOP-free event”. MoonPath Circle, Inc 501(c)(3), Huge Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, Jeff, 954-547-6502.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 HIKE ROYAL PALM BEACH PINES. Joe Rosenberg takes you to the Wilderness on a 9+ mile hike. Be ready at 8:00 a.m. 2 liters of water a must.

(Limited parking. Carpool please) 110 Nature’s Wy, Royal Palm Beach, FL. Contact: 561-859-1954. Public/Strenuous.

Gamma Breath and Healing with Jodi Neering 4PM– 5:30PM (Afternoon Class). Experience a profound activation of all regions of the brain, simply with the power of breath. During the guided meditation and breath work journey, you’ll focus on simple breath patterns which provide access to expanded consciousness and deep peace. Relieve stress and heal past trauma, optimize brain and body function, regulate brainwave states, access feel good energy. Reverse addictive behaviors. This cutting-edge style of breath work helps clear imbalances that lead to destructive patterns and triggers, A powerful breath sequence changes the chemistry in the brain ... Bring a yoga mat and water, with optional pillow and blanket. Pre-registration is highly suggested, but NOT required. $20 Cash or Check Only At The Door (You may pre-register & prepay by Credit Card online). United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches, 917 N. Dixie Hwy.,

Laura Norman Reflexology Training Programs Professional Foot, Hand, Ear & Face Reflexology Certifications Boynton Beach ☯ Approved FLA LMT • NCBTMB Continuing Education Provider Private Reflexology Sessions • All-New Foot-Hand-Face Reflexology Home Study DVDs Available

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Lake Worth, FL 33460. (561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www.unitedmetaphysical.org.

Group Past Life Regression with Rev. Sally Knuckles @ 11AM. Details of every event, thought or emotion you’ve ever experienced in your current lifetime, your past lifetimes, and the time between lifetimes-are stored in your subconscious are available to you! As eternal souls, we know that we experience many lives on Earth as a means of learning the lessons we have set out for ourselves. You will be taken on a journey to a past life time that is important for you in this life time. You will see, sense, and/or feel one of your own past lives in a hypnotic state {light trance}. Through this experience you may learn much about yourself and use this knowledge effectively in your current life. A Karmic translation of your experience is given to you if you choose to share your past life experience during the ending discussion. Bring a notebook to record your journey! Truly a journey of self-discovery! $30 for 2-hour class. You may pre-register & prepay by Credit Card online. United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches 917 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, FL 33460.

(561) 686-0217 Office Hours T-F 10AM-2PM www. unitedmetaphysical.org.

Journey to Your Heart Walk in Destiny 2019 w/ Rabbi Jenny Skylark, JD Sat. 1-4PM Cost $85 or $70 by 12/21 To register or for more information visit us at www.JamarCenter.com or call Jamar Enlightenment Center (PBG) at 561-630-2280.

ally 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. Investment: $18 per class or series of 4 for $60 Register: www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28 Acupuncture Happy Hour - Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 We provide acupuncture treatments in a warm and welcoming community

setting at a happy hour price! 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. Whether you’re in the process of recovery, quitting smoking, or simply wish for a healthy way to unwind after a long stressful work week, we hope to meet you at Happy Hour! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY $50 per treatment (50% off) www.AgapeHealingArts.com/Classes

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 Restoration After Loss is a monthly Community Class ($10) that supports people of all makes, styles and models. After change or loss, like death, suicide, divorce, relocation, loss of health or income, it is normal to experience a variety of challenges. This class will feature guest speakers, mental health exercises, emotional release techniques, and most importantly a chance to support each other. Sessions are guided by Lead Instructor and Owner of Yoga Aura Inc, Laurie Levenstein, 500 E-RYT. You are not alone and we are here to help you heal through community support and expert guidance. December 23rd (ongoing / 4th Sunday of the Month) from 3-4pm Yoga Aura 2910 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton. https://www.yogaaura.com/ (561) 409-0811 $10

Hui Wei, LIC. A.P., MD ( In China) With over 28 years of Experience

HYPOLUXO SCRUB NATURAL AREA Enjoy a morning stroll through south county’s Hypoluxo Scrub, 150 Hypoluxo Road, Hypoluxo. 7:30A - Contact: Alan Collins 561-586-0486. Public/Leisure.

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Tai Chi & Qi Gong When: Every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 PM December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. Where: Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive SUite 4 Jupiter fl 33469. Why: 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 usu-

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Authentic Hawaiian Ukulele Ohana & Instruction Every Friday from 6:00-7:00 PM at Agape Healing Arts 385 Tequesta Drive Suite 4 Jupiter FL 33469 Uncle Charlie is a native Hawaiian musician who performs and teaches ukulele classes throughout Florida. His passion is keeping our oceans and environment healthy, happy and clean with the turtle being his symbol. Register by calling him on his cell at 561-339-6072

SATURDAY DECEMBER 29 OKEEHEELEE PARK CLIP AND WALK - Need more than just a walk? Help trim trails at this PB county park! Okeeheelee Park Nature Center 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. 7:30am.

Contact: Paul 561-596-4423. Public/Leisure-Moderate

SUNDAY DECEMBER 30 RIVERBEND PARK See the wildlife at Riverbend, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida 33478. Starts at 8:00AM Contact: Paul Cummings, 561-596-4423 Public/Leisure

MONDAY DECEMBER 31 NEW YEARS’ EVE St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. 561-278-6003 www.music.stpaulsdelray.org Dr. Paul Cienniwa, drpaul@stpaulsdelray.org Bach’s Goldberg Variations - 4pm concert, followed by New Year’s Eve sparkling

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toast Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord. New Year’s Eve: Monday, December 31, 2018, 4pm, reception to follow $20 suggested donation / 18 and under FREE St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is handicapped accessible. For more information, visit http:// www.music.stpaulsdelray.org

On New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2018 at 4pm, Music at St. Paul’s will present harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa in a performance of J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.”

Mindfulness Programs at Sacred Treehouse

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention UPCOMING EVENTS TUESDAY JANUARY 1 2019 CYPRESS CREEK NATURAL AREA - 10035 Indiantown Road, Jupiter.

Start your new year off with a nature hike! Meet at the Cypress Crk Nat Area Lot entrance, north side of Indiantown Rd just west of Jupiter Farms Rd. Join us for Bea’s annual NY day hike. Varying routes 2 to 12 miles. 7:45am contact: Bea Rogers 561-644-0777 Public/Moderate

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 A New Year, A New You: Creating a Plan of Action for the New Year 6:45pm - 9pm.

Sage and incense will be burned during our gatherings. Limited to 25 attendees. $20 In Advance /$25 Day Of Gathering. Call Dream Angels at (561) 745-9355 to pre-register, or online at https://squareup.com/store/dream-angels

Mindful Recovery Group Mindful Self Compassion Mindful Meditation 250 Royal Ct Delray Beach, FL 33444 561.303.1185 SacredTreehouse.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019

Releasing The Past & Lessons of Forgiveness 6:45pm - 9pm. - A New Year, A New You: Creating a Plan of Action for the New Year Bring a journal and pen or pencil and a yoga mat to sit on (chairs will be provided if needed). Wear comfortable clothing. Sage and incense will be burned during our gatherings. Limited to 25 attendees. $20 In Advance /$25 Day Of Gathering. Call Dream Angels at (561) 745-9355 to pre-register, or online at https://squareup.com/store/dream-angels

FRIDAY JANUARY 11, 2019 TSI presents Zen Mind/Open Mind - The practice of making space led by Zenki Christian Dillo Roshi, Director of Crestone Mountain Center 6-9pm & Saturday 1/12 from 9-3pm 900 E. Indiantown Rd. #310 Jupiter, FL 33477 call 561-744-9123.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 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.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 healthcare, or expand your current practice!

See our ad in this issue for our complete Certification/continuing education class schedules starting February 9th. Location: The comfort of your home. Register online now at www.lauranorman.com.

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If you choose to return your Philip Stein goods, please do so within 30 days of receipt in perfect condition and in the original packaging.

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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.

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Room share in beautiful healing arts office in East Boca Raton. Psychologist, therapist, energy healer, etc with insurance welcomed. Includes website info, newsletter and workshop space for small classes. 561-212-6862

BLOOD ANALYSIS L I V E A N D D R I E D B L O O D A N A LY S I S Come let your blood show you the true state of your health. Call Jeanette Walkley for an appointment. 310.999.3433.

CLEANING ECO FRIENDLY CLEANING, Because you deserve a HEALTHY home! LIC&INS 561-460-8336

HELP WANTED Social Media Marketer: A well established Internet cosmetic company is hoping to find someone who is well versed in marketing on FB, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

The website for the company is www.AffordableMineralMakeup.com. This is an exceptional product that contains no chemicals, is made in the USA and is never tested on animals...and gorgeous. This is a part time opportunity and you get to set your own hours. Won’t you give us a call to see if we are a good fit for one another? Thank you. 561-793-3393 Looking for a part-time or full-time Massage Therapist, to work at a peaceful environment. Call 561-577-4556.

Part-time Holistic hairstylist wanted. Work in quaint organic peaceful salon in downtown Boca. Must be state licensed and willing to work weekends. Experienced not required. Call 561-891-7527. www.HLSalon.com

Massage Studio room for rent for $500- $650 monthly. It is very spacious and ready to move in. Its a great location so come and check it out. It could be used for either an Esthetician, Acupuncturist, Chiropractor, and/ or Massage Therapist. Please call if interested at (561)577-4556.

REIKI TRAINING Learn Usui Reiki. You will get all the tools needed to start a practice or to use on yourself. Call Jessica 561.501.1877 at InHappinessHealing.com

ROOM WANTED AND/OR LIVE IN POSITION “Adult Male Massage Therapist/Horticulturist/ Personal Chef/Handyman looking for room in exchange for part rent fee/services exchange. House sitting-garden sitting -cat sitting also welcome. email:guerreroantonio16@gmail.com”.

SERVICES PRIVATE TUTOR “You Never Fail Until You Stop Trying!” SAT, ACT, and Chemistry. Call 561-288-0893.

Looking for someone with Integrative Modalities to share office space in our beautiful boutique vitamin store in Boca Raton. To learn more call Bonnie 561-392-8448.

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SPA LAVAGE Spa Lavage, Erin Schloyer CT, LMT, 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

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There is nothing like the gang of 6. No food is “off the table” (pun intended) You eat everything you normally eat now, you just eat it in a different way, It works and its easy. Plus you make 6 new friends to whom you are accountable.

Reservations are required and the groups are limited to 6 so sign up today for gang dates in December and January. Don’t hesitate. Become a gang member. A100% money back guarantee if it does not work for you, which it will. You never heard of that before, now have you!

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Dr. Keith Cini AP, DOM Acupuncture Physician Dr. Bella Lauren AP, DOM, LM, LMBT Acupuncture Physician, Herbalist & Midwife Certified Arvigo Teacher www.DrBellaLauren.com AGAPE HEALING ARTS provides natural, traditional & time tested healing modalities which include Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Yoni & Root Steam baths, Holistic Midwifery, Doula & Well Woman care, Hypnobirthing & Bellabirthing classes, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic drainage Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Visceral Manipulation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation, Reiki, Energy Work, Acutonics, Vibrational & sound healing. When used in conjunction, all of these complementary healing modalities aid your body in its own unique healing process to return to homeostasis, health & Wellness.

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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

Natural holistic therapy for: • Women’s Health and Fertility • Thyroid Disorders • Adrenal Fatigue • Pain and Stress Management • Aging Gracefully We help patients reclaim their health with a personalized combination of gentle Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Functional Nutritional Therapy.

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!

ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT CREATING HARMONY

Romola Hodas Sol Oasis Healing Arts Studio 408 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, 33436 917-863-1533 Romola.com/creatingharmony

GARDENS WHOLISTIC HEALTHCENTER

Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, DCBCN West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens 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.

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Discover how to moderate your drinking and enjoy more energy, better sleep, clarity and self esteem.

As a Moderation Management group leader, I have meetings every Tuesday 6-7pm. One on One is available in Boynton or Zoom. Enjoy your favorite cocktails guilt free!

MICHAEL COHEN

Founder, NF SpecialistCenter for Brain, Jupiter www.CenterforBrain.com 561-744-7616 info@CenterforBrain.com

Get Your Head on Straight. 21 years as a specialist in technologies that improve the brain.WITHOUT MEDICATIONS, helps overcome chronic problems with ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MEMORY and SLEEP. We deal with cases that often have multiple treatment failures and see consistent improvement. AT CBT we have created comprehensive programs to help the brain work better.

COACHING CAROUSEL COACHING

Nancy Lavoie NancyLaterDressageHorses@gmail.com CarouselCoaching.com Nancy Lavoie has a gift for helping people navigate through social pressures and the complication of technology to find their unique confidence.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY 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.

COMPASSION TRAINING MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION

Dr. Aiva Rozenberga-Drummond, Ph.D Board Certified Life Coach Aiva.Bluebird2@gmail.com Coaching and 8-week group compassion training/resource building to face life’s challenges; manage caregivers fatigue; motivate healthy lifestyle; transform challenging relationships.

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

SIBYLL HOCH, CERTIFIED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST

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DAY RETREATS THERMAE RETREAT DELRAY

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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

DETOX FUTURE NOW DETOX 786-942-0502 866-419-3899 FutureNowDetox.com AskMeAboutNAD.com

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All subjects,K-Adult..Academic Coaching, Assessments,Homeschooling,Mild Exceptionalities, Standardized Test PreparationA C T, S AT, G R E , L S AT, personalized & supportive environment..Your success is our goal. Master Educator 561.703.0016.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 1 W Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 917.454.8444 • www.castellanosmd.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 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 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.

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!

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.

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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.

HOMEOPATHY HOMEOPATHY CURE

Dr. Iqbal Nazir, M.S, D.Pharm, D.H.S. Licensed Lab Medicine Practitioner 954-226-3652 HomeopathTreatment.com Natural cure in homeopathy of the most diseases and symptoms.

No side effects. Call Dr. Iqbal Nazir, Homeopathic Specialist, for an appointment.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HYPERBARICSRX LLC

Laura H. Betts, ANDI IT, HCO, CHT 4654 North University Drive Lauderhill, FL 33351 954-749-9998 • info@HyperbaricsRx.com Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): We exclusively provide HBOT utilizing hospital grade hyperbaric chambers in a compassionate, professional environment.

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.

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEISS WELLNESS MD

Delia Weiss MD Internal Medicine And Holistic Prevention 200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561.243.8783 • WeissWellnessMD.com DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Internal Medicine – Primary Medical Care and Holistic Wellness. Experienced, compassionate, positive results. Acute and chronic illness treated. Diagnostic testing/consultation in office. Insured and uninsured Primary Care services. Holistic Health Extended services: Health improvement guidance; Hormone, adrenal, thyroid balancing, anti-aging; Stress reduction (weekly classes Wed. 6PM); Nutrition and weight, Health coaching; Vitamin and skin therapies; Home and virtual visits. We listen to you and focus on your concerns. www.DeliaWeissMD.com online appointment requests and inquiries

INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com For over 21 years Jane has served Palm Beach County with skills in energy balancing. She locates the source of a problem, whether karmic, genetic or present life. Using her hypnosis back-ground and radionic knowledge, she attunes herself to the body and releases all patterns, thus, removing blockages. Master Energy Healing. Check out her classes in healing patterns of the genetic body. Call about SELF EMPOWERMENT through DOWSING. Look for her November introductory class on Wed, November 7. Cost is $20.

LIFE COACH MICHELE LANDERS & ASSOCIATES Board Certified Life Coach Certified Hypnotherapist Certified Numerologist Author of The Tao of Numbers and The Year of Living Miraculously Email: michelelanders@bellsouth.net 954-444-6955

What Do YOU Really Want in Your Life? Confused about what you want? Unemployed - in transitionfacing layoff? Do you want to experience a more meaningful life?

Whether you’re stuck in a rut, fearful of the economic situation, going through a transition or just trying to figure out what you want Michele Landers will help you to discover your talents and what you truly want and assist you in getting past the illusion of fear and confusion. Coaching is a valuable process that can produce dramatic results in a short period of time.

LAURA NORMAN LIFE WELLNESS COACHING AND REFLEXOLOGY

Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Laura created Life Wellness CoachingSM to empower you to: • Release old programs that no longer serve you • Be balanced and stronger • Get clear about your goals • Think and speak affirmatively • Focus your inspirations about relationships career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Embrace and manifest your dreams • Love your life!

Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, bodyand 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 ReflexologySM Let us help you live an inspired life!

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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY 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.

MASSAGE THERAPY MASSAGE THERAPIST LOCATED IN ABACOA

4187 Main Street Jupiter

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 561-818-823 annmarie.massagetherapy.com Massage Relaxation of mind & body Release of muscle tension Calming of the senses Healing from within Bodywork Reflexology Reiki Stretch / Table Thai Specializing in: Therapeutic massage, which is a blended based on clients needs, Swedish, Deep, Reiki, and Reflex modalities.

EDEN PLACE HEALING ARTS 1423 N Federal Hwy Lake Worth FL 33460 561-729-8147 www.edenplacehealingarts.com

CranioSacral & Massage Therapy, Reiki, Facials & Waxing in a beautiful, serene and calming environment. You will be treated with care and conscientious understanding of your individual needs. MM35442

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.

MIDWIFE MICHELLE CERAMI LM CPM 561.501.0985 East Coast Midwifery www.eastcoastmidwifery.com

Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife providing holistic traditional midwifery services including home birth, birthing center, water birth, doula support, placenta services, peristeam hydrotherapy, birth tub rentals. We trust in women’s ability to birth.

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, Life Wellness CoachingSM and Therapeutic Massage to reduce 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 and a colorful, foot-shaped pillow with Laura’s Reflexology foot map, 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, Life Wellness & Massage Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products Let us help you live an inspired life!

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.

SHAMANIC ENERGY MEDICINE EQUINE SHAKTI

Shamanic Healing for Humans & Horses Alaina Reed 954-645-0028 www.EquineShakti.com Shamanic energy healing works to relieve ourselves from pain and suffering of past trauma, programming and wounds. Sessions may include illumination, extractions, space clearings, and soul retrievals.

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE 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,MasterMinds,Reiki, Meditation circles, Tea Parties and More!

Stop in to say Hi, browse the store...or have a relaxing cup of Organic tea.

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WELLNESS CENTER 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:

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Avoiding Heart Attacks with Oral Hygiene

by Dr. Yolanda Cintron

or many people, heart disease may begin in the mouth. We see the connection with patients who have loose teeth and foul breath. We can tell a lot about a patient by looking in their mouth. Gum disease is a major problem, showing a definite connection to heart disease, and those with the most serious infections are at greater risk. Gum disease is an inflammatory condition caused by bacteria. It plays a huge part in the immune system; inflammatory compounds (endotoxins) circulate throughout the body and are hazardous to the immune system, creating an inflammatory state in the stomach. Typically, bacteria entering the bloodstream is killed and eliminated.

People with serious infections, heart disease, compromised immune systems or diabetes will have less of an ability to fight bacteria. In the U.S., nine out of 10 adults have gingivitis and two-thirds of teenagers and children already have gingivitis. We’re very blessed in America to have dental practices.

As I write this, I am working at a dental clinic I helped open in Egbe, Nigeria—a yearly mission to which I dedicate my time. What I have noticed, seeing 30 patients a day, is that people are dealing with the same health issues as in the U.S. It is very common for high incidence of cardiovascular disease. Even though they live very simple, healthy lives and consume organic fruits, vegetables and meats, periodontal disease is prevalent from youth to older patients.

In the U.S., usually people after the age of 35 have periodontal disease. What is the correlation to periodontal disease in both countries? Simple: Lack of proper oral hygiene.

We find that many people do not

understand and are therefore not interested as to the magnitude of bacterial infection in the mouth and its impact on other organs leading to heart attack, cardiovascular disease, stroke, pulmonary infection, autoimmune disease and cancer.

Excess oral bacteria produce inflammation. The body, trying to block this invasion, goes into overtime function.

What can one do if they suffer from these issues? Consider taking Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)—one of the most powerful antioxidants. If you’re concerned about heart attacks and high cholesterol, CoQ10 is very important. You can have a test done to measure CoQ10 levels in your body. Once you know if you are deficient, take it with every meal for best absorption. Find really affordable bottles of CoQ10 liquid readily available at Amazon.com, Costco and local health food stores. I wouldn’t suggest taking it at night as it gives you a lot of energy.

You can always lower the dosage once you see you are stabilized from a chronic situation. CoQ10 helps the mitochondria produce energy, enhances levels of Vitamins C and E, and maintains clean gums. There are tremendous amounts of free radicals produced in the cellular generation of energy, so what happens is that anything that oxidizes the body would be cleaned up by antioxidants.

CoQ10 travels through the bloodstream, circulating with other antioxidants, and Vitamin E helps prevent oxidation of cholesterol. Vitamin E and CoQ10

work with each other.

CoQ10 gives protection against bacteria plaque and prevents heart attacks. As the numbers of multi-microbe bacteria, viruses and parasites build up around teeth and gums, this creates inflammation throughout the body. Don’t risk getting cardiovascular disease.

When someone has gum disease, they will be deficient in CoQ10. We had eight patients in a three-week study using CoQ10 and they all improved significantly with less bleeding, less pain, less swelling, and healed faster. Patients taking placebo showed no improvements.

God designed us to make CoQ10 from different vitamins, minerals and amino acids. As you age or if you have an overactive thyroid or gum disease, you will have lower levels of CoQ10. Athletes have low CoQ10 as a result of overworking muscles. Drugs can interfere with the major production of CoQ10, causing muscle aches, weakness and forgetfulness. If the CoQ10 level in your body drops by 20 to 25 percent, your organs may become functionally impaired.

Please consider your oral hygiene on a daily basis and be sure to see a holistic hygienist a few times a year.

For more information, call 954-9384599, email Info@DrCintron.com or visit GoNaturalDentistry.com to book an appointment with a biological holistic dentist today!

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