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Mushrooms That Heal Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

NATURE’S TOOLBOX The Key to Prostate Health

Pet-Safe Lawns

BRAIN HEALTH Smart Strategies for

Preventing Dementia

Avoiding Toxic Chemicals

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What is Functional Medicine?

The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine has a strong focus on preventative care and wellness offering treatments for unique health challenges in people of all ages.

Listen to Dr. Fred Harvey on the live broadcast, bi-weekly radio show ”Alternative Health” on WMNF 88.5 Community Conscious Radio, Mondays 10 - 11am.

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Dr. Fred Harvey’s Functional Medicine FREE monthly seminars are the 4th Thursday of each month, 6pm at The Wild Ginger Apothecary.

June 27th: The Functional Medicine's approach to eating Ketogenic, Gluten-free or Paleo.

Presented by Fred Harvey, MD and Paulette Weber, RD, LD/N, CLT. Please RSVP to the Wild Ginger's Facebook event page

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Contents 28 BRAIN-SAVERS

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Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

32 SANJAY GUPTA ON ‘Chasing Life’

33 NATURE’S TOOLBOX The Key to Prostate Health

34 MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS

Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

38 JUST ADD WATER Aquatic Workouts for Him

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40 THE MINIMALIST FAMILY

Trading Clutter for Calm

41 FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

44 PRE-WIRED

FOR THE FUTURE

Transportation Drives Urban Planning

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42 NONTOXIC LAWN CARE

Protecting Pets and the Planet

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The Force Behind Blood Flow and Higher Intelligence

DEPARTMENTS 13 news briefs 22 health briefs 24 global briefs 32 wise words 33 healing ways 34 conscious

eating 38 fit body 41 inspiration

44 green living 41 healthy kids 43 natural pet 50 calendar 51 classifieds 56 resource guide

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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ell, friends...we have made it to summer! June is officially here, temperatures are on the rise, school is out of session, and you are probably thinking ahead to a beach vacation. With the sunny weather and long hours of daylight ahead, there are tons of opportunities this time of year to be outside investing in physical health and fitness, but this month at Natural Awakenings, there is another facet of wellness we want to address—mental health.

In fact, this June issue is all about how to ensure the optimal function and longevity of the brain, with practical advice on how to make the care, nourishment and exercise of your brain an integral part of your wellness routine. So on that note, here is a peek inside all the goods you are sure to find packed into our latest issue!

To kick our theme off, the feature article for this month is called “This Is Your Brain: Feed It Well,” and it explores how nutrition can delay or even inhibit the onset of cognitive illnesses such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Moreover, this article points out that a holistic approach to eating with an emphasis on natural, organic foods, as well as community-based initiatives that educate people on how to access healthier ingredients and prepare balanced meals, can make all the difference in sustaining brain health for a longer period of time.

Also on the topic of nutrition-based healing, our “Conscious Eating” column dives into the medicinal benefits of the humble mushroom which supports both physical and cognitive health. When it comes to a mushroom powered brain boost, there are numerous options in which to consume this fungus such as the dried, powdered and fresh varieties.

In addition, foraging for mushrooms in nature can also be a fun outdoor activity this summer—just do your research beforehand, as certain species are not safe for human ingestion.

Finally, a major deterrent to ideal brain function is the prevalence of stress in our daily routines, and this month’s “Healthy Kids” article focuses on how to trade chaos for calm in your household by adopting a minimalist lifestyle. The idea behind this practice is that when you decrease the amount of material “stuff ” and clutter from your home, the more peaceful margin and space you will create for the whole family. This leads to a more grounded, balanced and harmonious quality of life in a multitude of different areas.

And that, readers, is just a taste of all the insight and enjoyment our June issue has to offer. Please send any comments, questions or feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com, and in the meantime, here’s wishing you a summer full of memories!

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Fundraiser Concert, Solstice Drum Circle and ACIM at Sarasota Center of Light

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What Is Your Skin Telling You?

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ur skin communicates both to us and the environment about our health.

We want our skin to glow because it means we are healthy, and we portray this to others we come in contact with. The cosmetic industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry, but most of us are not aware of all the intricacies and lifestyle choices that either help or hinder this glow.

We frequent drug stores for products without any real knowledge of what our skin needs, so we expose ourselves to toxins. We invest in dermatologists when those we should actually visit are nutritionists or naturopathic physicians. But we can learn to purify our bodies with the support of trained practitioners and informed aestheticians who can offer guidance and research.

One of the easiest ways to receive a full snapshot of your wellness is to experience a biofeedback evaluation. Biofeedback technology scans all your systems, nutritional balances, toxicities, chakras, emotions and organs. Beata Molnar, energy healer, biofeedback specialist and licensed aesthetician, can help you determine what needs to be balanced in your skin and other areas connected to the integumentary system.

She can also assist you in finding the ideal products to used based on your skin type. As the owner of the Healing Room in Sarasota, Molnar is passionate about health, beauty and wellness, and is equipped to help you navigate all your related questions.

arasota Center of Light not only has a fundraising concert in June, but there will be a celebration of the Summer Solstice and drum circle too. In addition, along with other classes, services and events, “A Course in Miracles” and a unique approach to prosperity will be offered.

Join us for our Songs for the Garden Fundraiser Concert on June 21, 7 p.m. This will be an evening of music, community and connection as the raise money to restore our Healing Garden vandalized in April. Enjoy this musical event and participate in “healing” the garden.

There is also a Summer Solstice Celebration and Drum Circle in the garden on June 22, 5 p.m. Experience a ceremony of drumming, meditation, intention setting and inspiration.

Bring a drum or another instrument. Love offerings are accepted, and this event is open to everyone.

Classes offered in June include the two-part “A Course in Miracles” series. “Part 1 — No Other Shoe: An Introduction to A Course in Miracles” takes place on June 11, 7–8:30 p.m., and “Part 2 — Tools for Transformation: Application of the Teachings of ACIM” takes place on June 18, 7–8:30 p.m.

Rev. Jim Toole will present “The Spiritual Practicality of Prosperity” on June 29, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Discover how to bring the unlimited energy of your purest connection to Spirit which creates and manifests an expansive and elevated abundance and fulfillment in life.

Check the NA calendar and our website for details, costs and locations of these events.

Join us for our services, education programs, events, visiting mediums and musical events scheduled throughout the year.

Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterOfLight.com or visit SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Location: Aaron Ct., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-586-9539 or visit Facebook.com/CreateBalanceAndHealing.

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Acupuncture Demystified

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or decades, since acupuncture’s debut in the United States, there was a language barrier between Eastern and Western medicine.

Historically, Asian medicine based concepts, principles, techniques and pathologies on its views of the world, culture and nature. So when Asian medicine addressed illness, pathogenic influences or imbalances, the terminology did not match Western-trained practitioners.

But today, due to positive integrations of Eastern and Western medicine, acupuncture physicians can communicate effectively in either realm. When communicating with Western medical practitioners, acupuncture physicians use Western terminology as part of their approach. Still, common terms in Traditional Chinese Medicine often seem nebulous from a Western biomedical viewpoint. Below are examples that, when demystified, become more understood.

Qi: This means “life-force,” and it is the body’s bioplasmic energy field composed of ions, positively charged protons and electrons that affect chemical changes and metabolic processes in the body.

Meridian: This is a neuro-chemical network that affects the organs, neurovascular system and immunity to prevent inflammation and restore balance.

Accupoints: These are body-wide subdermal triggers that, when stimulated, produce an energy wave along the related channel to affect the surrounding tissues and allow each point to communicate directly with its related organ.

Zang Fu: This is another word for organs which act like the roots of a tree, with meridians as the branches and acupoints as the buds on the end of those branches. Organs have their own intelligence, logic, intent and communication systems.

At East West College of Natural Medicine, we have a clinic of licensed natural medicine professionals which also serves as a training facility for Oriental Medicine students. We are open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, call 800-883-5528 or visit EWCollege.edu.

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New Aesthetic Offerings at Virtue of Health

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irtue of Health has recently added a skilled aesthetician to our clinic, and we now offer a full skincare aesthetic menu in addition to our current services. The new aesthetician Elise has been in the spa industry for over 10 years. She is experienced in all facets of skincare including

micro-needling and PRP “vampire” facials.

A PRP facial is an innovative aesthetic procedure that combines platelet rich plasma (PRP) with micro-needling of the face.

PRP stimulates the production of new collagen and stem cells, drastically improving the texture, color and vibrancy of skin. It does this by activating the skin’s stem cells to generate new, younger looking tissue. A PRP facial offers dramatic improvement to acne scarring, sun damage, rough or dull skin texture, discolored skin tone, fine lines, under-eyes circles and crow’s feet.

Virtue of Health’s aesthetic offerings also include the VOH Signature Facial with therapeutic massage, teen facials, microdermabrasion, brow and lash tinting, brow waxing, lash extensions, radio frequency tightening and toning facial, glycolic, lactic, salicylic & TCA peels, dermaplaning, oil-planing, tattoo revitalization and LED therapy. For the month of June, Virtue of Health will offer 10% off all services on our aesthetic menu and 15% off all pre-paid packages of four or more treatments.

Location: 3333 Clark Rd., Suite 190, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-7246399, email Info@VirtueOfHealth.com or visit VirtueOfHealth.com

Crystal Healing at Elysian Fields

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Celebrates 10 Years with Specials and Seminar

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rystal healing involves laying stones on and around the body. The crystals are specifically chosen by a crystal healer for their individual healing properties. Crystals are minerals comprised of elements such as calcium, sodium, potassium, iron and silicon, all of which are needed by the body. A crystal’s makeup and color determine how each crystal can be used to our benefit.

The crystals chosen are carefully placed in precise geometric patterns on the body. A crystal healer uses both intimate knowledge of the crystal, its properties and his or her own intuition as a guide to where each stone should be placed. The crystals remain on the body for about 20–30 minutes, then are removed by the crystal healer.

Everything in the universe vibrates at its own unique frequency. Crystals vibrate at high frequency due to their perfectly organized internal lattice structure. Placing crystals on the physical body allows the energies in the body to undergo a process of entrainment. This means the frequency of the body will begin to mimic the high frequency vibration of the crystal.

Crystals are able to draw in light energy, refract it among their internal lattice structure, and reflect the light back to a receiving source. Therefore, crystals amplify light and direct its energy for the purpose of healing. Quartz crystals are particularly adept at this.

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earl Cream by Dr. Anna is 10 years old, and we are celebrating all month. Pearl Cream

by Dr. Anna is the revolutionary, high-tech anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives.

Pearls contain amino acids that retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. Facial formulas are available for both women and men in addition to body lotions which offer the same retightening benefits for the whole body.

Dr. Anna will present a special anniversary seminar on June 14, 1 p.m. Receive 10% off your purchase from June 1–21. In addition, on June 21, 1 p.m., there will be a raffle too. First prize is a free year of Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Face Cream. Second prize is a bottle of Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Body Lotion. Third prize is a bottle of Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Face Cream. Earn one raffle ticket for every bottle of product you purchase until then. The raffle drawing will be streamed live on Facebook.

Location: 1273 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Call 941-361-3006 or visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Certified crystal healer Rod Pettit will be offering healing sessions on June 2, noon to 5 p.m., at Elysian Fields in Sarasota.

Location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 941-921-2662 or visit PearlCreamByDrAnna.com.

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Ensure your own health and well-being.

Angela’s Pure Salon and Spa is an eco-friendly alternative salon that provides PPD free color with no ammonia and organic products. This gives you the opportunity to make informed choices that are safer and better for your body by offering more natural options for your hair, nails, and skin without sacrificing quality!

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We are now officially recognized as a Green Business Partner! This is a major stepping stone in becoming your choice of local alternative organic and healthy hair care, and showing our community how determined we are to be a completely green salon.

The Original Salt Rooms of Sarasota Dry Salt Therapy

Come relax and detox in thousands of pounds of Pure Dead Sea Salt.

Each session is 45 min First Time Offer: $25 When you book any of our services, add on a Dry Salt Therapy Session for $20.

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The Brain Wave Center Partners with The Thinking Center

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he Brain Wave Center is excited to announce its new partnership with The Thinking Center of Sarasota. At The Thinking Center, they prepare students to become neurologically prepared to learn and succeed, both in their current grade level and the next grade. They achieve this through a number of tools that help with students reading fluency and comprehension, mathematics, handwriting, spelling, behavior and more.

This partnership can allow students who are seeking assistance at The Thinking Center to to become even more neurologically equipped by offering them brain mapping and neurofeedback training. This partnership with the Thinking Center adds to the growing list of partnerships that already include The Easter Seals of Southwest Florida and The Psychological Associates of Central Florida. The Brain Wave Center provides brain mapping, neurofeedback, psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy and more to help you rediscover your own well–being.

Location: 1440 Main St., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-552-4500.

Acupuncture Face and Necklift Seminar with Dr. Anna

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n June 12, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on changing the course of facial aging with her muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift.

Her technique reverses aging in the muscles of the face and neck to progressively return the younger features. Dr. Anna has a database of over 500 people, and she will show photographed results for different ages and face types.

A nationally board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Dr. Anna has been practicing in Sarasota since 1998. She has developed her specialty in a muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift with no needles used on the face. Up to three treatments can be done in one day with a 10-treatment minimum. After the treatments are completed, a one or two treatment touch-up is suggested every 18 months to maintain the lift. Dr. Anna’s work has been nationally televised, and she was voted Sarasota’s favorite anti-aging practitioner.

Location: 2721 Mall Dr., Sarasota. To make seminar reservations or to schedule a free consultation, call 941-921-2662. For more information, visit FacesByDrAnna.com.

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This is also a time for the insight of a Shaman Journey, an opportunity to look within to re-evaluate and re-visit our intentions, to expand our vision and insight before we enter the busy times of fall and winter. Guides and allies wait for us just beyond the veil. They rejoice in hearing our requests, as we ask them to help us expand on all levels of being—perhaps beyond our present realities and knowing.

A Shaman Journey is similar to a guided meditation enhanced by the heartbeat of a large mother drum. The Journey will take us through the dimensions of our imagination where reality and dreams interweave into a tapestry based on each person’s own rhythms, understandings and frequencies.

We travel together into a world of our own shaman’s dream for personal guidance and discovery. This is an adventure and exploration into realms where information, messages, connections and relationships unfold. Through the reverberation of the drum, inner gateways of frequencies open the subconscious to help us access guides, totems and insights for healing and understanding based on our individuals need. The Journey itself is 30–40 minutes. The rest is preparation and processing.

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At Point Lumineux, we take a more natural and comprehensive approach to HRT which we call Functional HRT. We look at the whole body function, while assessing your hormone needs. For instance, you might need other vital nutrients and hormone precursors that could relieve your symptoms further up the biochemical stream and earlier in the disease process. So if we improve the body function, you might need lower dose hormones with less potential for side-effects.

Testosterone is required for male reproduction, healthy libido, muscle build, maintaining bone density and keeping red blood cells at optimal levels.. Minor potential side-effects of hormone therapy with testosterone include fluid retention, acne, and increased urination. More severe potential side effects include breast enlargement, decreased testicle size, worsened existing sleep apnea, increased cholesterol levels, decreased sperm count, infertility, and increased number of red blood cells which results in high BP, chest pain, blurry vision or blood clots.

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f you’ve experienced a backache, you know it can derail an entire day. So how do you avoid that discomfort? Build strength in your core muscles which support the spine. According to Dr. Mayrene Hernandez, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare Florida, carrying extra weight in the mid-section, which is common among over 75% of men and 60% of women* in the U.S., not only contributes to back pain but also increases the risk of a heart attack.

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If you suffered a back injury, check with a doctor before starting any exercise program. When approved, Dr. Hernandez recommends starting with low-impact aerobic exercise such as swimming, water aerobics, walking or biking, then adding in bodyweight exercises to stretch and strengthen the back. The following two exercises are an ideal place to start, then once you master these, research online for additional exercises to continue your progress.

Cat-Cow Warmup: This can help loosen the joints of the spine and restore flexibility to the spinal muscles and ligaments. Start on all fours with your hands and knees on the floor. Knees are hip-width apart. Hands are below your shoulders, with the elbows straight but not locked. Look down at the floor. As you exhale, let your head move toward your chest while rounding your back with the spine toward the ceiling. Hold for 10 seconds. As you inhale, let your stomach move toward the floor, arching your lower back. Allow your shoulder blades to move together. Hold for 10 seconds. Alternate between the two positions. Repeat five to 10 times.

Pelvic Tilt: You can do this exercise by itself to strengthen your lower back or along with the other exercise mentioned. On the floor or a firm surface, lie on your back with your knees bent and feet positioned flat on the floor. Leave a space between the small of your back and the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles, so the small of your back presses flat against the floor. Hold this position for five or six seconds. Then relax, allowing a space again between the small of your back and the floor. Alternate between the two positions.

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Managing stress is crucial for quality and longevity of life because it builds resilience, immunity, stamina and mental stability. A 2010 study reported in Psychosomatic Medicine points to the importance of prioritizing stress management.

Psychoneuroimmunologist Janice Kiecolt-Glaser compared the blood of regular yoga practitioners to non-practitioners, and the blood of these non-practitioners was less resilient to stress. Measured over time, the original levels of pro-inflammatory cells continued to decrease, while antiinflammatory cells continued to increase in those with a regular yoga practice.

This study emphasizes the significant difference in health that an integrated approach of yoga therapy for stress management can have. Prioritizing exercise in breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and body therapy, customized to a person’s condition, age, occupation and circumstances, makes yoga available to all people.

Practice enables them to release stress in the present, move beyond stress from the past, inoculate against future damage, and respond to setbacks as setups to evolve. Individualized sessions awaken self-care lifestyles that can benefit all of society. Healthy habits take no more time to practice than harmful habits—it’s a matter of how you want to live.

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Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure Even moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks a week—increases the risk of high blood pressure, according to a new analysis of the health records of 17,000 U.S. adults. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers found that the average blood pressure among nondrinkers was about 109/67, among moderate drinkers 128/79 and among heavy drinkers 153/82, based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the years 1988 to 1994. The higher readings could be the result of alcohol’s affect on the brain and liver, or because it raises caloric intake, partly by increasing appetite, say the researchers.

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Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for just four days, athletes ran faster than after eating a Western diet. In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, seven women and four men ate one of two diets for four days: the Mediterranean, with its emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and whole grains, or the Western, high in trans and saturated fats, dairy, refined sugars, refined and highly processed vegetable oils, sodium and processed foods. After a nine-to-16-day break, they followed the other diet.

The athletes exercised on a treadmill for five kilometers after each diet and were found to have run 6 percent faster after following the Mediterranean diet, despite similar heart rates and perceived levels of exertion.

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Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing the records of almost 14,000 people over a 20-year period, researchers found that diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetables and grains, boosted the risk of AFib by 18 percent compared to diets with moderate carb intake. Researchers theorize that consuming less produce and fewer grains may aggravate inflammation, while eating high amounts of protein and fat may increase oxidative stress. Both conditions are linked to AFib, in which the heart beats irregularly, potentially causing palpitations, dizziness and fatigue. It’s also linked to a five-fold increase in strokes.

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For those that don’t move vigorously throughout the day—whether stuck behind a desk or lying on a couch in front of a screen— there’s good news in a recent American Cancer Society study: Replacing just 30 minutes a day of stationary time with such moderate physical activities as brisk walking and dancing reduces the risk of dying over 14 years by a whopping 45 percent. Even light activities such as walking slowly, playing pool and doing housework like vacuuming for half an hour reduce mortality risk by 15 percent.

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Internet users can help fight global deforestation even while surfing. German online search engine Ecosia, now used in 183 countries, diverts its advertising revenue from click-throughs to planting trees worldwide to the tune of more than 52 million since 2009. With each search, the company says, it removes around two-anda-half pounds of carbon dioxide from the air. Christian Kroll, Ecosia’s founder, wrote, “Climate change is a very real threat, and if we’re to stop the world heating above the 1.5 degrees warned about in the IPCC [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report, we need to plant trees at scale.” Kroll suggests that if Ecosia were to get as big as Google, they could absorb 15 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions.

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Climate Change Discourages Childbearing

USA Today has reported that concerns about climate change are giving women pause about bearing children. The U.S. birthrate has been falling for years, and in 2017, it was 60.3 births per 1,000 women, the lowest fertility rate since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began keeping such records in 1909. Related causes such as women marrying later, worries about the economy and the difficulty of finding affordable child care have all been suggested. But prospective parents are also thinking about the increased frequency and intensity of storms and other natural disasters such as drought and wildfires. Further, geopolitical unrest and scarcity of water and other resources are convincing some to at least postpone their decision to increase the population.

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Earth’s Atmosphere Extends Past Moon

The scientific boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space is the Kármán line, 62 miles high.

But a team of astronomers have published evidence in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics that the geocorona, a tenuous cloud of neutral hydrogen in the outermost region of the Earth’s atmosphere that glows in far-ultraviolet light, extends much farther than the moon. The discovery means that telescopes positioned in the geocorona will need to have some of their settings adjusted for deep-space observations.

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Researcher Giuseppe Scionti, owner of Nova Meat, in Barcelona, Spain, has developed a synthetic meat substitute using vegetable proteins that imitate protein complexes found in real meat.

Produced using a 3-D printer, it can mimic the texture of beef or chicken. The specialist in biomedicine and tissue engineering has been working for 10 years on bioprinting different synthetic tissues such as artificial corneas, skin and ears.

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With the world facing a future of climate change and water scarcity, finding an environmental way to cleanse drinking water is paramount. Researchers in China contend they are working on a method to remove bacteria from water that’s both highly efficient and environmentally sound. By shining ultraviolet light onto a two-dimensional sheet of graphitic carbon nitride, the team’s prototype can purify two-and-a-half gallons of water in one hour, killing virtually all the harmful bacteria present. This technique of photocatalytic disinfection is an alternative to current eco-unfriendly water filtration systems such as chlorination or ozone disinfection.

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re-wiring called neurofeedback. Sledziewski is also the Executive Director of the Brain Wave Center which has locations in Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakeland. Below is a glimpse into our illuminating conversation.

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ithin recent years, the wellness movement has transitioned from a cult following of sorts into a full-blown mainstream trend. It seems that all major outlets of information, from health gurus on social media to industry experts in peer-reviewed journals, are committed to educating the public on why it matters to care for our bodies.

This is a noble—not to mention, critical—mission too. We do need to be reminded of how imperative is it to maintain balanced nutrition and a consistent exercise regimen.

We can benefit from the probiotics of kombucha, the curcuminoids of a turmeric latte or the antioxidants of an acai bowl. We are stronger when we take a HIIT class and more flexible when we practice a yoga sequence.

These are positive strides toward physical health—but what about our brains? Why does cognitive wellness tend to receive much less airtime?

While some of us might not spend a ton of energy on our mental health and fitness, how our brains function is just as intrinsic to our well-being as how our bodies operate.

If the brain is in peak condition and wired to absorb external stimuli in a schema that is constructive, then we can move through life with a robust, healthy mindset. But if the brain is weakened, obstructed and impaired to some degree, then we are less able to experience the vitality we are built for. This is why brain wellness is not just beneficial—it’s foundational.

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Natural Awakenings: Why is it essential for both our physical and cognitive functions to maintain optimal brain health?

Gregg Sledziewski: The brain is the most complex organ we have and certainly one of the most important. The brain is involved in all that we do, from shrewd thinking to silly mistakes. In our lives, it is the brain’s job to oversee our daily operations to make sense of the world and identify our place within it.

As we embraced the concept of neuroplasticity over the past decade, we realized the brain changes in the course of our lives.

It adapts to stimuli we have encountered and experienced—positive or negative. With a healthy brain, we create new neural pathways and repair old ones. So the importance of brain health refers to our ability to learn, remember what we learn, and then use what we learn in order to perform necessary actions, both at will and with ease.

An optimal brain can efficiently access all its major strengths which include the areas of judgment, wisdom, logic, perspective, information management and emotional adaptation. In other words, brain health is all about maximizing the potential of this multi-faceted organ to enhance the quality of our lives.

NA: What are some indicators that our brain health might be impaired, and how can this issue be effectively addressed?

Sledziewski: We can recognize the more visible aspects when brain health is impaired— severe head injuries, dementias, substance abuse and overt emotional traumas, for example. But over time, seemingly unrelated issues such as stress, anger, depression, unhealthy behaviors or habits, and minor injuries can take a toll on our brains too, just like our bodies.

Negative effects on brain health often result from long-term or chronic stressors like an unbalanced diet, insufficient exercise, lack of emotional or spiritual connection, tense relationships with family or friends, and a difficult career environment, among others. As you experience these challenges, you might feel overwhelmed, antisocial, fatigued, restless, anxious, lethargic, distressed or empty afterward. These emotions can indicate that your brain is not functioning at capacity and needs some attention.

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NA: Which factors might contribute to a lesser degree of brain health, and how do these tend to affect our brain wiring?

Sledziewski: If we lack the basics of sensible nutrition, stress management, physical exercise, mental stimulation, and emotional or spiritual balance, then we could be minimizing our brain potential. When the brain’s health is obstructed, it cannot foster the right kind of environment for optimal wiring, both in the brain and body.

There is no part of our systems that is not influenced and regulated by the brain, so diminished patterns of brainwave activity will impact not only how our brains perform, but how we feel and process, respond to stress or illness, and heal from traumatic events. As we learn more about how the brain functions, we realize the maintenance of brain health contributes to our entire well-being. To summarize, when our brains function better—we function better.

NA: Can you explain what neurofeedback is, in simple terms, and what makes it a successful tool for optimizing brain health?

Sledziewski: Neurofeedback is a non-invasive and drug-free intervention that operates within a learning model instead of a Western medical treatment framework. This is a form of guided operant conditioning where the brain is rewarded as it makes positive changes. It allows clients to see their own brainwave activity on a real-time basis, while the brain responds to this stimuli and makes corrections. This is how the brain function is recalibrated over time.

Our main program at the Brain Wave Center is called qEEG guided biofeedback— or neurofeedback. This process starts with a qEEG, also known as a Brain Map, which is a painless, safe and accurate tool used to detect any problem areas of the brain. The qEEG is designed to both objectively and scientifically evaluate someone’s brainwave patterns.

It does not identify specific conditions but shows a map of regions in the brain which need to be addressed. We then use this information to expertly develop a neurofeedback training program.

Once the qEEG has been reviewed, we begin neurofeedback which is a direct training of the brain in real-time. This helps the brain learn to function more efficiently, and the actual process of neurofeedback is quite simple. A computer will monitor the brainwaves while a client either watches a movie or listens to music.

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These cues are then received by the brain which subconsciously adjusts itself back into a normal pattern, so the cue will stop. This gradually teaches the brain to operate in a healthy range on its own.

Neurofeedback has been proven successful in the treatment of many disorders.

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She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog HealthBeAHippie.

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by Fred Harvey, MD

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ast month was National Arthritis Awareness Month, and May 20 was Inflammatory Arthritis Day. There are two types of arthritis—degenerative and inflammatory. In this article, I will focus on inflammatory arthritis because its effects are systemic and devastating.

Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus and scleroderma are all forms of inflammatory arthritis. These are also called auto-immune diseases because the body’s immune system attacks parts that cause destruction and impaired function.

Synovitis, or inflammation of the capsule surrounding the joint, is often seen in these diseases. There is a genetic predisposition for all of these, but genetics do not necessarily result in the disease. It seems that certain triggers must be experienced in order to develop the inflammatory problem. Some triggers could be infectious. For example, certain bacteria, when present in the intestines, can trigger an abnormal response in susceptible individuals which results in a flare of inflammation in ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.

Lyme disease presents with synovitis like rheumatoid arthritis in some people. Lupus arthritis can be triggered by salmonella biofilm in the intestinal tract. Biofilm is a matrix of proteins and other products of the bacteria in which they live and thrive. It also seems that food can trigger flares. The lectin family of proteins is irritating to the digestive system. Lectins occur in grains, beans and other vegetables to a lesser extent. These are not food allergies, but are direct chemical irritants of the intestinal lining and the immune system. Many of our favorite foods like bread, pasta, beans and rice can all be culprits in these destructive processes.

A number of authors have written on this topic recently, and much has been published in the conservative medical peer-reviewed literature, but often ignored by conventional rheumatologists because their goal is to end inflammation immediately with immune modulating medication. This is an appropriate goal, but there could be a parallel treatment regimen.

Dietary changes like the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, which eliminates grains, dairy, beans and nuts, has been effective in reducing inflammation. Analysis of the digestive tract microbiome can help to direct therapy at specific bacteria irritating the immune system.

The addition of cannabidiol CBD has been shown to effectively reduce inflammatory markers, both in clinical studies and in my own patients. These interventions can work alongside powerful medications or as foundational stand-alone therapies. Our goal either way is to prevent joint destruction and retain optimal function.

Dr. Harvey is an internist, geriatric, functional and holistic physician. He has over 30 years of practice experience, including 20 years in functional and holistic medicine at The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine. For more information or to schedule a consultationc call 941-929-9355 or visit HarveyCenter.com June 2019

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Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss.

Prevention: A ‘No-Brainer’

As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the 28

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Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge.

Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures.

David Perlmutter, M.D., a board-certified neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical.

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Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.”

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Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats.

Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses.

The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors include maximizing education in early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.

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From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat.

Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent.

Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementialike symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brain-protective compounds including vitamins E, B12,

folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts.

She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study.

Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins, antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.

Smart Steps

As we continue to discover how genetics, environment and lifestyle factors intersect, take the following smart steps to promote longevity and vibrant brain health:

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n The Alzheimer’s Association diet study: Tinyurl.com/AlzheimerAssociationDiet n Beyond Pesticides: BeyondPesticides.org n Blue Zones: BlueZones.com n Brain Health Education and Research Institute: BrainHealthEducation.org n ConsumerLab.com: assesses effectiveness and safety of supplements conducive to brain health. n Glycemic index and load: Tinyurl.com/GlycemicIndexAndLoad n Integrative Environmental Medicine, edited by Aly Cohen, M.D., and Frederick vom Saal, Ph.D. n Food Sleuth Radio interviews: Tinyurl.com/Food-Sleuth-Radio Aarti Batavia: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Brenda Davis: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisInterview, Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisOnFoodSleuth Brenda Davy: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavyInterview Teresa Martin: Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinInterview, Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinAudio Martha Clare Morris: Tinyurl.com/MarthaClareMorrisInterview David Perlmutter: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Dorothy Sears: Tinyurl.com/DorothySearsInterview

About Wheat and Other Grains When considering whether to restrict or include grain in one’s diet, consider the following: n Individuals with celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity should avoid wheat and other gluten-containing grains such as barley and rye. n According to nutritional epidemiologist Martha Clare Morris, diets rich in high-fiber whole grains, including wheat, decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, and improve cognition. She says, “Diets higher in fiber are linked to lower rates of diabetes and heart disease,” both of which increase risk of dementia. n Author Brenda Davis’ “grain hierarchy” promotes whole, intact grains as key in controlling blood sugar. n Whole grains are high in vitamins E and B, which protect against cognitive decline. n Dr. David Perlmutter, who supports high-fiber diets, but advocates avoiding gluten, warns against shopping in the gluten-free aisle. Foods there might not have gluten, he says, but they’re going to “powerfully raise your blood sugar.” n Choose organic grains to avoid exposure to pesticide residues.

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the risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet.

Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a member of the executive committee of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning.

Brenda Davy, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and researcher at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middle-aged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.

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Focus on ‘good’ fats: Olive oil,

nuts, avocados, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., based in Potomac, Maryland, recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.

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mends cooking with brain-protecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.

a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulating neuron growth and protecting against cognitive decline.

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Mind your gut: Western medicine has historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gut-brain axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,” says Perlmutter.

Both Perlmutter and Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian in Bend, Oregon, emphasize the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, short-chain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”.

Prioritize sleep: All brain (and gut) experts recommend adequate sleep— seven to eight hours each night—to restore body and mind.

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Exercise: Both Morris and Perlmutter recommend aerobic activities in particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of

Avoid environmental toxins:

Exposure to pesticides, pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health.

Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, spoke at the National Pesticide Forum in Manhattan in April.

She explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.

Socialize: In studies of “Blue Zone”

populations that enjoy longevity with low rates of dementia, social engagement appears to be the secret sauce for quality of life.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

Dietitian Teresa Martin suggests:

n Strive to eat a wide variety of plant species and at least 30 grams of fiber every day (some cooked and some raw). n Limit “microbial assassins”, including refined carbohydrates and added sugar (no more than 25 grams or six teaspoons of added sugar per day); sugar substitutes; food additives such as polysorbate-80 and carboxymethylcellulose; smoking and vaping; chronic stress; antimicrobial soaps and sanitizers; antibiotics; proton pump inhibitors; high-fat diets; and processed meats. n Move every day for at least 30 minutes; don’t sit for more than 30 minutes and get outside. n Relax with yoga, meditation or mindfulness. n Sleep seven to eight hours each night.

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uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Westerntrained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed.

He’s written three books: Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today, Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds and a novel-turned-TV series, Monday Mornings.

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What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing?

On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?

To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?

Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.

What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?

If you look at chronic disease in the U.S.,

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one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health. When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.

What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey?

There were a lot of surprises along the way. If you look at the U.S. and life expectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways. In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success.

We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that.

Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.

What is an important takeaway for you from this experience?

There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now.

Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor for Natural Awakenings.

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Nature’s Toolbox The Key to Prostate Health

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by Melanie Laporte

he prostate is about the size of a walnut, yet this tiny gland can be the source of major problems for many men. Most potential health risks are preventable and treatable with proper diet, lifestyle changes—and a new array of natural approaches.

Holistic and integrative practitioners are looking beyond traditional supplements like saw palmetto, lycopene, pygeum and green tea extract to treat common conditions such as enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can develop as men grow older.

Rob Raponi, a naturopathic doctor in Vaughan, Ontario, sees men struggling with nocturia, an effect of BPH that wakes them during the night with the urge to urinate. “It interrupts your sleep, which accumulates and starts to interrupt your day,” says Raponi, who uses zinc-rich ground flax and pumpkin seeds to ease BPH urinary symptoms and inflammation. He’s also achieving positive results by utilizing combinations of rye grass pollen extract.

He says, “It seems to work wonders.”

Confronting Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, about one in nine men will be diagnosed

with prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of male deaths in U.S. However, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers.

“The key is to make our body inhospitable to mutating cells which could form cancer that ultimately threatens your life,” says Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston. Part of the answer may lie in the human gut, which makes diet central to addressing prostate issues.

According to a recent review of research published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, the microbiome—a community of microbes that supports digestion and the immune system—may influence prostate inflammation and the development of prostate cancer. “The microbiome’s ability to affect systemic hormone levels may also be important, particularly in a disease such as prostate cancer that is dually affected by estrogen and androgen levels,” it concludes.

The Nutritional Factor

“A plant-centered diet with low-glycemicload foods feeds your microbiome, which is at its healthiest and will thrive when it’s fed healthy soluble fibers provided exclu-

sively from the plant world,” says Cohen, the author of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six.

Antioxidants and plant nutrients counterbalance oxidative stress and damage, adds Cohen. “Cruciferous and bracken vegetables—raw kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens and soy—invigorate the prostate. Also, a couple of Brazil nuts per day give a healthy dose of selenium to decrease risk factors.”

Jim Occhiogrosso, a Fort Myers, Florida-based natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life, notes that most incidences of prostate cancer are slow growing and not aggressive. “One of my first clients was in his early 80s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated it with only herbs.

Fifteen years later, in his mid-90s, he still has prostate cancer. He’s still doing fine and getting around, albeit slowly.”

Occhiogrosso says he uses herbal mixtures of saw palmetto, “which is a good supplement for beefing up the immune system—also solar berry, mushroom extracts, vitamin C and full-fraction vitamin E.”

Mark Stengler, a naturopathic doctor and co-author of Outside The Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, recommends a blend of five grams of modified citrus pectin, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 1,000 milligrams of green tea extract taken two to three times per day, plus vitamin D.

The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is about 98 percent, and it’s been rising for the last few years. Early diagnosis is critical, says Raponi. “If you stop prostate cancer when it’s still in stage one or early on, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent, but if it’s later on, it starts to drop into the 70s.”

The same measures employed to prevent prostate issues—whole foods, natural herbs and regular exercise—should still be pursued, but more aggressively if cancer should develop. “The intensity becomes more salient after diagnosis,” says Cohen, “but we don’t need a diagnosis to up our game with healthy living.”

Melanie Laporte is a licensed massage therapist and health writer based in Austin, Texas.

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~Stepfanie Romine cells. “Lion’s mane is a cognitive enhancer, and it helps creativity, motivation and memory, as well as brain function,” Romine says.

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MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS Beyond Buttons and Portabellas

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handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease.

“Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body,” says Stepfanie Romine, an Asheville, North Carolina, health coach and author of Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health.

When Robert Beelman started doing nutritional research on mushrooms 20 years ago, they were touted for what they didn’t have: fat, calories, sugar, gluten and cholesterol. “Today, we can talk about all the good things they contain: fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other important micronutrients,” says the director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University.

Beelman’s research has focused on several micronutrients that are bountiful in mushrooms, including the amino acid ergothioneine, an antioxidant not found in significant amounts in any other plant-based food source. Ergothioneine levels decrease with age, and larger drops are associated with cognitive impairment, he says.

Several large epidemiological studies in Japan and Singapore have significantly correlated higher mushroom consumption with decreased rates of dementia. Countries where residents eat larger amounts of mushrooms also enjoy a higher average life expectancy, even after controlling for other variables, says Beelman.

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Cordyceps and reishi mushrooms are also adaptogens—botanicals used for centuries in Asian medicine to help the body adapt to stresses, regulate bodily functions and support the immune and adrenal systems, according to Romine.

Turkey tail is one such medicinal mushroom, a longtime treatment for cancer and other diseases in Asia. The tree-based fungus contains polysaccharide-K (PSK), that is believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and repair immune cell damage after chemotherapy. “Medicinal mushrooms have been approved adjuncts to standard cancer treatments in Japan and China for more than 30 years and have an extensive clinical history of safe use”, either alone or combined with radiation or chemotherapy, according to a literature review published by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute.

Oyster mushrooms, another fungal superstar, contain cholesterol-lowering lovastatin, plentiful B vitamins and up to 30 percent protein, according to Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom authorities. Oysters are also the most easily digestible mushroom, according to mycologist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing & Culture. Hobbs’ 2017 article in HerbalGram, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Botanical Council, cites 122 different studies supporting the safety and efficacy of medicinal mushrooms such as oysters.

More Than a Pizza Topping There are myriad creative ways to incorporate mushrooms into a diet, says Romine, who recommends aiming for a half-cup daily cooked serving. “Mushrooms are nature’s sponges, and will take on the flavor of any sauce, so start simply and add sauces sparingly.”

She suggests sautéing mushrooms with a neutral oil, then adding wine or sherry and finishing with fresh herbs. Cooking with wine can help unlock the beneficial compounds the fungi contain, says Romine. Fresh or dried culinary mushrooms like oysters, shiitakes or maitakes can also be great additions to morning meals like savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles.

Powdered mushroom extracts, available online or in health stores, are an easy way to infuse meals with fungi’s beneficial properties. They mix well into everything from raw desserts and baked goods to teas and smoothies.

Whole mushrooms that are tough, like reishi and chaga, can be boiled to extract the healthful elements and consumed as a tea or used for soup broth. Romine says raw mushrooms are

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Mushrooms are pretty spectacular.

All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body.

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not as flavorful, digestible or nutritional as cooked.

While a mushroom-rich diet can help protect and promote health, Romine cautions that they are not a cure-all or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. To address specific health concerns, she recommends working with a dietician or clinical herbalist to develop appropriate and effective ways to incorporate mushrooms into a health regimen.

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Health food stores and online vendors are good sources of mushroom powders or extracts, which have a long shelf life. Look for a manufacturer of 100 percent organic mushroom extracts and supplements. Many farmers’ markets also carry specialty mushrooms like king oysters, lion’s mane or others not easily found in grocery stores.

Not all mushrooms are created equal.

Button mushrooms and others in the Agaricus family are lowest in micronutrients like ergothioneine, with porcinis in the Boletus family yielding the highest, according to Robert Beelman, director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University.

Don’t expect magic from mushrooms, cautions author Stepfanie Romine; like most lifestyle changes or holistic treatments, it can take some months to yield results.

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Creamy Old Bay King Oyster ‘Scallops’

hen marinated in classic Old Bay Seasoning and sliced into hearty rounds, king oyster mushrooms are a pretty convincing stand-in for scallops—especially once they’ve been seared and braised.

Corn furnishes a bit more heft, while artichokes lend their lightness and detoxifying properties.

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sliced into ¾-inch rounds 1 Tbsp safflower oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup artichoke hearts 1 cup corn kernels (optional) ½ cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp heavy or cashew cream 1 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish or prepared mashed potatoes or grits for serving Mix all marinade ingredients together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add the mushrooms, toss to combine and marinate for at least two hours. Remove the mushrooms and reserve the remaining marinade.

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then sear the mushrooms on both sides, about two minutes per side, then add the remaining marinade, garlic, artichoke hearts and corn (if using it).

Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping the bottom to loosen any brown bits.

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the artichokes and corn are heated throughout.

Editor’s note: To make an organic substitute for Old Bay Seasoning: 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp ground bay leaves ½ Tbsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp red pepper flakes ½ tsp white pepper ½ tsp allspice Recipe used with permission from Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health, by Stepfanie Romine.

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The Mayo Clinic adds improved cardiovascular health to the reasons why more men are joining classes that were previously considered to be a women’s domain. A recent meta-analysis of 14 studies published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that aquatic exercise can significantly lower blood pressure. Another study published in the Asian Journal of Sports Medicine reached a similar conclusion when men that underwent 55 minutes of aquatic exercise three times a week exhibited marked reductions in hypertension.

Go Vertical for Stronger Muscles

Water aerobics classes, which don’t involve swimming, are conducted in waist-high water. These vertical workouts provide 75 percent more resistance than land-based exercise. “When you perform a bicep curl in the water with no equipment, not only do you exercise the bicep muscle on the way up, but because of drag resistance, you’re also exercising your triceps muscle on the way down, for a balanced workout,” says Sullivan.

Exercise physiologist Clinton Maclin, of the Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, in

Georgia, concurs. “Aqua aerobics helps all muscle groups benefit from increased endurance, resistance and range of motion.” For optimum fitness, Maclin recommends getting wet for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours per week to stay in condition.

The heart is also a muscle that benefits greatly from aquatic fitness. “Hydrostatic pressure is a property of water that aids in blood flow return to the heart, which may lead to a reduction in heart rate,” says Sullivan. “It’s a physiological benefit from simply immersing oneself in water.”

Less Pain, More Flexibility

A number of recent studies have shown that aquatic exercise can ease pain in conditions such as fibromyalgia and also improve flexibility in joints. It’s recommended by both the Osteoarthritis Research Society International and by the American College of Rheumatology.

In the water, older individuals can exercise without the risk of falling. “The water creates buoyancy, making it less likely to make sudden movements. The low impact of the water allows longer participation time, mobility and stability,” says Maclin.

“Seniors can participate in higher-intensity movements and perform more activities, even while injured.”

Aqua aerobics helps improve balance and is also a boon to soft tissue. “Warm water provides a tremendous benefit to tendons and ligaments, adding mobility, flexibility and well-being,” notes instructor and fitness trainer Márcia Wilken, in Shawano, Wisconsin. “Seniors can benefit most from water exercise at least twice a week. It can also improve cognitive thinking and helps to promote a better sleep pattern.”

Rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic therapy in warm water helps to facilitate recovery after joint surgery and injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament tears in the knee. “Warm pools are a great environment for young athletes recovering from sports-related injuries. Hydrostatic pressure reduces swelling of the injured area, allowing for greater range of motion. Buoyancy reduces the load placed upon the injured area and reduces pain,” says Sullivan. “The properties of water allow injured athletes to begin the recovery process sooner.”

For individuals with Parkinson’s, the American Parkinson Disease Association recommends aquatic exercise for improved balance and pain reduction. In 2014, the European Journal of Experimental Biology published an eight-week Iranian study involving 60 men with multiple sclerosis that concluded it improved balance.

Water resistance does a body good, but the experts suggest one-on-one attention for best results. “I strongly recommend finding an aquatic fitness and rehabilitation specialist, because not all exercises are beneficial for everyone,” says Sullivan.

Wilken agrees. “A trainer can teach technique and different ways to move in the water, as well as proper breathing and good body alignment. It will double the benefits.”

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Beauty Buzz: Calling All Men!

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At Point Lumineux, June is the “Month of Men,” and we invite you to experience much needed self-care. Did you know that men deserve to be pampered too? With so much happening in our daily lives, we often forego this mandatory self-care, but this practice can include anything from a golf outing to an afternoon on the boat to relaxation on the couch.

While these are all forms of self-care, so is a therapeutic facial or a full-body massage to relieve tense and tight muscles. Self-care can also be an intuitive guidance reading or a harmonious harp healing vibroacoustic session that brings your entire being back to balance. Here at Point Lumineux, we offer numerous modalities to help men take better care of themselves, so they can tackle life head-on.

Nutritional IVs boost your vitamin and nutrient levels in a way oral supplementation could never allow. Hormone testing and regulation can restore your youthful vibrancy to a level that you haven’t experienced in decades. Now, top that with one of our body therapies, and you will be ready to take on whatever life throws at you.

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brings value and purpose to your life and letting go of the rest,” says Atlanta’s Zoë Kim, author of Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life.

More free time is gained when a toy collection is significantly reduced, but other benefits result, as well. A 2018 University of Toledo study published in Infant Behavior and Development suggests toddlers engage in more focused and creative play when faced with fewer choices. “Kids who previously tore through bins or who didn’t care about their belongings immediately begin engaging with toys more appropriately and for longer periods of time,” says Barahona, the author of Simple Happy Parenting: The Secret of Less for Calmer Parents and Happier Kids.

Research also indicates that our limited stores of willpower are depleted more quickly when we are flooded with decisions. “When you have less stuff in a room and less choices to make, your mental state actually improves—you have more clarity and can focus better,” she says. “Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults.”

Minimalism also arms children with self-reflection tools and introduces them to the process of letting go and donating. “They learn to ask ‘Am I enjoying this? Could I repurpose it?’ while understanding that some things we can mend and enjoy for long periods of time, and other things we outgrow— which we can then give away,” says Fortin.

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hen Denaye Barahona, of New York City, became a parent, she felt compelled to buy everything for her son. “We are inundated as a culture with so many products for our kids that it’s hard to differentiate what we need; it really wears us down,” she says.

While working on her Ph.D. in child development, Barahona discovered—both in research and personal experience—that kids actually thrive with less stuff. And so she began her journey toward minimalism by purging toys and clothes, eventually founding SimpleFamilies.com.

Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici, of San Francisco, believe time is better spent experiencing life with people than managing, organizing, cleaning and buying things.

Their book New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living is a call to adopt a more mindful life. Fortin says, “You decide first what you value, how you want to spend your days, how you want to feel, and then reflect these values in your physical space.”

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Experts agree that in family households, the

How to Keep the Clutter Out Set Physical Boundaries

Establish rules for what can be stored, where and how much. Childhood keepsakes, artwork, craft supplies and school papers can accumulate quickly. Limit how much can be kept by designating a box for toys or a wall to display art. Digital photos allow the memories to be kept without taking up physical space.

Create a ‘Why’ Statement

Determine how we want to feel in a space, document it and refer to it for inspiration and guidance, especially when feeling frustrated or lost.

Practice ‘One In, One Out’

Every time a new item enters the home, an old item needs to leave.

Buy Better Toys

The right toys invite kids to play more creatively over many years. Character toys may invoke more initial joy and giddiness, but a great block set will manifest longer-lasting value for kids.

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Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults. ~Denaye Barahona shift toward minimalism should begin with the adults. “It gives them time to understand how the process feels and models the behavior for their children,” says Fortin.

Barahona streamlines her home by focusing on active spaces. “Active items are the things you use regularly, such as your two favorite pairs of jeans—not the 13 pairs you rarely wear.” When active and storage items accumulate in the same space, the need to sort through extra “stuff ” wastes time and energy, she says.

“We’ve all lost our keys when we’re already running late and then suddenly we’re yelling at our kids. Simplifying so we can prevent these scenarios positively impacts our mood and our ability to be present with our kids.”

Although the decluttering process starts with the parents, children should be involved as much as possible, and in a positive light.

“Kids don’t like cleaning up, but with ongoing conversations and small consistent shifts, children see how less stuff can lead to more time for enjoyable activities,” says Kim.

Minimalist strategies can be applied across many realms of life, such as scaling back the family calendar and hovering less as a parent. “Family life always seems to speed up, but we can break the cycle of busy by scheduling blank time. Being intentional with time goes hand-in-hand with minimalism,” says Quilici.

To stay inspired, find social media pages and websites to follow for ideas.

“You’re going to hit roadblocks, so it’s important to surround yourself with inspiration,” Kim says. “Now that I’ve let go of the lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have less, but it’s even better to want less.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

FATHERHOOD’S PAIN AND GLORY

We Must Face Our Own Story First

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have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage.

My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation.

I continued to live as if all was well until I married and had a son of my own. I was now a father, and the weight of this title sent my soul into a tailspin. What is father?

Who am I as father? What does it mean to father? And finally, with the force of a left upper jab to the jaw: How was I fathered?

I realized that to father him, I, myself, still needed to be fathered.

In my conversations with men about their father-stories, the most frequent sentence I hear is, “My dad did okay. He did the best he could.” But no child wants an “okay” dad. Every child longs for a dad to know, see, pursue, hope, envision, create and bless. Franciscan friar and author Richard Rohr states, “If we do not transform our pain, we will transmit it in some form.” Untransformed pain from our father, whether from his absence, vacancy or violence, will inevitably be transmitted to our children.

I can only take my son as far as I myself have gone. Our sons were born into an already existing story—our story—and for them to know who they are, we need to know who we are, in all of our glory and pain. From this place of freedom, we can usher our sons into a manhood we can come to know together.

Reprinted with permission from Chris Bruno, the director of the Restoration Counseling Center of Northern Colorado and the president of the Restoration Project. He is the author of Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made.

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to professionally applied lawn pesticides and herbicides increased the risk for canine malignant lymphoma by 70 percent.

In pets, chronic or sub-chronic exposure to conventional lawncare chemicals manifests as eye damage and thyroid, urinary and reproductive conditions. Feline gastrointestinal distress is also a consequence, and even indoor cats are at risk from contaminants brought into the home.

“Anything that goes on your lawn goes into your pet’s body. Pets walk through it, roll in it and then groom themselves,” says Michele Yasson, DVM, of Holistic Veterinary Services, in St. Augustine, Florida.

“Max, one of my canine patients, developed acute, life-threatening pancreatitis just hours after his yard had been treated by a commercial lawncare service.”

Go Natural for Lush Lawns

Opting for a toxin-free lawn helps grass roots to anchor deeply into the earth, making them less likely to fall victim to weeds, disease and drought. An organic lawn has beneficial microbes; helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings thrive, while pesty insects decline.

Instead of chemical fertilizers and “natural” alternatives like borax, vinegar, garlic, essential oils and cocoa mulch, which can also be toxic to pets, try using grass clippings, seaweed, corn gluten meal, single-ingredient bone meal, diatomaceous earth or Bacillus thuringiensis (BT); all are better options.

Redefining beauty and working with nature can also have a positive impact. “Set a goal to gradually reduce the area of your yard devoted to grass, and begin to establish plants like butterfly bush or bee balm that support pollinators such as bees,” recommends Sandy Long, of Greeley, Pennsylvania, a knowledgeable pet parent and executive director of the nonprofit environmental education organization SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support).

armer weather Anything that goes on the toxic chemicals at an has arrived, your lawn goes into alarming rate. and so begins your pet’s body. many homeowners’ annual Pets at Risk quest for a well-nourished, ~Michele Yasson, DVM Chemicals routinely used weed-free lawn. However, in lawn care are especially the grass isn’t always greener—or healthier— problematic for the family dog or cat. “Aniusing conventional approaches. mals are close to the ground, and their feet

Turf grass covers up to 50 million touch the ground, so every substance you acres of American land, and according to choose to allow in your home and yard will affect them,” says Ashley Geoghegan, DVM, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, of VetNaturally, in Mandeville, Louisiana. about 60 million pounds of synthetic

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After weighing alternatives, dog trainer Rebecca Porter, owner of Rosy Dogs, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, settled on prescribed burns, mowing and hand removal of invasive plants. “It works, and now my dog gallops safely through the waist-high grasslands. As for my yard, I enjoy the volunteer plants. It’s a decision all landowners can make.”

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Wiring for EVs: It’s the Law

Pre-Wired for the Future Transportation Drives Urban Planning

by Jim Motavalli

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he Congress for the New Urbanism, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy nonprofit, has some decisive views about what makes a walkable community: “complete streets” that are designed for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit. What it doesn’t have is cars—at least not those with tailpipes.

City planners are increasingly designing green buildings without parking, and mandating—where it exists—that wiring for zero-emission electric vehicles (EV) is part of the plan. Oslo, Norway, for instance, has become known as the electric car capital of the world, yet it has also replaced considerable on-street parking with bike lanes and sidewalks. Its city center went mostly car-free this year, and according to Fast Company magazine, it’s a huge success: “Parking spots are now bike lanes, transit is fast and easy, and the streets (and local businesses) are full of people.”

Until recently, a new apartment building without parking was unthinkable, but architects are now contemplating—and building—just such new construction. A 13,000-square-foot, mixed-use development in Boston is being built with 16 rental units—and no onsite parking. Boston is a transitfriendly city and the complex is just a 44

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quarter mile from a Red Line subway stop. The city is a hub for what the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Institute, a project of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, calls “the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use communities centered around high-quality train systems.”

Also proposed in the city is a fivestory, 56-unit apartment building that features a gym, media room, a rack for several dozen bicycles—but no parking.

The structure is adjacent to the Red Line, and the plan aligns with efforts by the Boston Planning and Development Agency to reduce—to zero in some cases—the ratio of units to parking spaces.

The Boston Redevelopment Authority has expressed concern that the residents of buildings without parking will simply add to congestion on neighborhood streets, but a report by Atlantic Cities (now called CityLab) found that 45 percent of residents in five census tracts around one proposed car-free Boston building didn’t even own cars, so a possible “no cars” covenant could be part of a lease.

According to the Smart Growth America report Empty Spaces, most TOD developments build reduced parking lots, yet even those turned out to be too big;

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It can be expensive to retrofit buildings with wiring for electric cars, because “trenching” under existing pavement is usually required. A California Air Resources Board report in 2015 put these costs per building at between $3,750 and $6,975, and that’s just for the wiring.

Costs are reduced 64 to 75 percent if the buildings are wired when they’re built, according to an Energy Solutions/Pacific Gas and Electric report.

California has become the leader in requiring EV prewiring in new construction of multifamily dwellings and nonresidential developments. The state began requiring wiring for Level 2 (240-volt) EV charging in 2015.

Chelsea Sexton, a Los Angeles-based electric car advocate and advisor, backs the state law, with caveats. “Where there is parking included,” she says, “most buildings and public lots should be pre-wired for EV charging—while it is the most cost effective to do so and preserves the most flexibility for that property going forward.”

It’s not just California. Atlanta passed a city ordinance in 2017 that will require all new residential homes and public parking areas to accommodate EVs. Some 20 percent of the spaces have to be ready to be connected. In Washington state, 5 percent of parking spaces in new construction have to be wired for EVs. In Colorado, which has the goal of nearly a million EVs on state roads by 2030, the cities of Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder and Aspen all require new one- and two-family residential construction to be EV-ready. There are also EVfriendly laws in New York City, Hawaii, Oregon and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Tom Saxton, the chief science officer of the Plug In America advocacy group, based in Los Angeles, says, “It’s super-important to prewire for EVs. New buildings will last for 50 to 100 years, and in that time, EVs will become a much bigger slice of our transportation future than they are now.”

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Qi

The Force Behind Blood Flow and Higher Intelligence

Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 2 of 2) Conducted by Publisher Damon Damato

DD: Why is Qigong Healing so profound compared to other remedial modalities?

trademarked the term Press on Qi as our way of expressing this idea unique to our Qigong style.

JP: Qigong works directly with your life energy to a greater degree than yoga or traditional exercise by using slower movements. Postures are “rooted” in one place where grounding and electrical charges build stronger. Graceful hand motions move the Qi and blood in profound ways while the person is very relaxed. Qigong’s relaxation response allows for greater microcirculation in the frontal lobes of the brain. Qigong practice can improve intelligence and even deepen one’s connection with God, the Source of life.

DD: How did your father’s work in the medical field impact you growing up as a child?

DD: You coined the phrase, “Press on Qi!” Why is this emphasized so often in your healing forms?

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JP: My dad is a pharmacist at a hospital and he loves people. He knows pharmaceuticals have side effects and believes in preventing disease using food. At first, he didn’t believe in Qigong. Once he felt the energy for himself, he began practicing Qigong and studying Chinese medical models. My choice to enter the wellness field was influenced by my dad and his emphasis to a scientific approach. I have a healthy skepticism and present with scientific method.

DD: What was the driving force for you to absorb so much from the most respected masters of Qigong?

JP: As a graduate from University of Florida College of Business, I founded Supreme Science Qigong Center to be successful and took my job seriously. Many Qigong

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teachers I found did not provide the training I was looking for. I did a lot of research and found a Qi master, Paul Dong, who wrote the book Empty Force. I flew him from China to Florida in 2001, because he claimed to have practiced Qigong every day for over 20 years. We arranged a

Qi Revolution takes place June 22 to 24, at Kissimmee Heritage Park Center, in Kissimmee.

For more information and tickets, call 800-298-8970 and/or visit QiRevolution.com. seminar and I gathered a hundred people to hear Paul share his forms, which were lightyears ahead of any Qigong learned previously. His presence activated my Qi and I practiced more because of coming in direct contact with him.

After Paul flew back to China, I craved to find another Qigong expert who could explain more. Master Weizhao Wu was my most influential teacher for Qigong and he practiced since age seven. Although he passed away, his memory lives in the most excellent posture corrections that he carefully gave. He would open my thumb and relax it so the tendons were not hard anymore. That thumb correction makes a huge improvement to Qi flow and has been passed to my forms.

DD: Through this process of education and discipline, how long did it take for you to create the Supreme Science Qigong healing forms?

JP: After five years traveling and producing seminars for other Qigong masters, I finally created my Level-1 Qigong Healing Form. It was first published in our books in 2003 and only a few dozen instructors memorized it, but by 2007 we had certified

a thousand people to teach the routine.

Our videos were “Qi-animated” to show energy graphically and it assisted people in becoming sensitive to energy. In 2013, we upgraded our Qigong videos to HD animation and in 2017 we finally released our remastered Level-2 video with Ultra HD 4K animation. Spirit continues to reveal a better way to share these healing practices.

DD: Will participants get to experience these forms at the Qi Revolution event?

JP: All 3-levels of our Qigong program are shared in detail along with Breath Empowerment, Nine-Breath Method, Tui Na Acupressure, Foot Reflexology and FoodHealing. Qi Revolution is balanced in presentation and practice. After the event, most people choose to continue practicing Qigong from home.

DD: Fitness classes normally get me amped up. Strength Training you share at Qi Revolution challenges me, but it has more mastery of breath than any workout I’ve done.

What is significant in your

Qigong strength practices for longevity?

JP: Most important is to slow down breathing in Qigong Strength Training, but most athletes increase respiration when using force. Slowing breathing during pushups changes hormones we make. To demonstrate this relaxing skill during exercises, I performed 750 pushups with 20 students counting and making sure I went up and down all the way. Qi breathing allows for the ATP to replenish faster so that muscle contractions can occur sooner. This also dilates arteries and increases production of nitric oxide to lower blood pressure during strenuous exercise.

DD: If there was one take-away at the end of the Qi Revolution, what would you wish for each person to embody?

JP: The most important embodiment I’d like people to walk away with is that we can BREATHE through life’s challenges and allow God’s healing Qi to bring strength and guidance. Attendees will personally experience a higher energy from the Qigong. For the last 15 years, people write thanking us for the powerful breathing exercises at crucial life challenge points. Qigong helps people process stress, but most of all it brings us into a higher state of wellbeing. We deliberately make our seminar affordable at 3-days for $199 so that more people can reclaim their Qi. June 2019

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For Wellness Living, Joy & Empowerment Private Sessions: Counseling, Energy Work, Reiki, Hypnosis, Past Life Regression, Soul Retrieval, Intuitive and Oracle Card Readings Sat. June 15 – Shaman Journey, 2pm-5:30pm RSVP. $25 in advance/$30 at the door. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota Sat. June 22 – Summer Solstice Ceremony, 7:30pm At the Labyrinth at Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. Rev. Zan Benham (Butterfly Deerwoman) www.woman-spirit.com • Zan@woman-spirit.com • 941-922-7839 Visionary • Intuitive Counselor • Shamanism • Reiki Master Teacher • Ceremonialist • Reader

Heel Pain: ‘Tis the Season

by Eric Winder, DC

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he weather has grown warmer, and people have ditched their winter shoe wardrobe for flip flops. This probably means that I will be seeing an influx of patients with heel pain over the next several months. The surge in heel pain is often due to plantar fasciitis, a painful condition of the connective tissue in the foot’s arch of the foot, and flip flops make this condition more likely to develop. Fortunately, plantar fasciitis is treatable, and many people can even find relief themselves without seeing a doctor.

To heal plantar fasciitis, it is important to know what causes this issue. The plantar fascia is fibrous connective tissue that acts like a spring to absorb impact shock when you are walking or running. You also absorb this shock in your calf muscles and the bony arch of the foot, but if either of these areas is too stiff, then more force than usual will transfer to the plantar fascia. This can cause pain where the fascia attaches to the heel bone.

The result is typically a sharp, stabbing pain that is worse when you first stand up to walk after lying down or sitting. The pain can rate from mild to practically crippling, but it often eases up after a few minutes of walking. There are several methods to alleviate plantar fasciitis pain without medical help. Here are some of the more effective options: Gel heel cushions: These simple, soft inserts can be helpful when plantar fasciitis pain is intensely sharp. They work by minimizing the impact of walking.

Arch supports or orthotic inserts: An arch support or foot orthotic can eliminate pronation—the inward collapse of the arch and ankle—when walking which prevents rigidity of the foot.

This, in turn, diminishes stress on the plantar fascia.

Calf stretches: Carefully stretching the calf muscles twice daily can allow these muscles a greater ability to absorb shock which takes some of the stress off the plantar fascia when you are walking or running.

Avoidance of flip flops: Any footwear without a heel strap tends to cause toe clenching which then results in stiffening of the foot’s bony arch and the deep calf muscle. This aggravates the plantar fasciitis, and even without toe clenching, flip flops tend to promote pronation which also increases stress on the plantar fascia.

Sometimes people find their plantar fasciitis heel pain is too stubborn to solve with simple home care. This is usually due to a

deeper issue such as the build-up of fascia restriction in the deep calf muscle. Calf restriction could be due to fascia stiffness or joint misalignment in the low back, pelvis, hips, knees or ankles.

In our clinic, we successfully treat cases of plantar fasciitis pain by releasing the appropriate fascia restrictions. We do this both with gentle manual therapy and low-level laser therapy. The patient is typically also given a home care program which includes specific stretches and an appropriate solution for foot support like wearing the right type of shoe and using arch supports or orthotics if necessary.

A recent patient, whom I will refer to as George, came into our office for lower back pain treatment but also mentioned chronic plantar fasciitis pain in his right heel. The pain had plagued him for years, and he had tried many treatments, some of which helped, but none had eliminated the pain. While treating George for the fascia restrictions that caused his lower back pain, we also treated the fascia of his calf muscles and other restrictions that caused foot pronation.

He was pleasantly surprised when the heel pain that he endured for years disappeared completely. George’s case demonstrates that successful treatment results from a clear understanding of the cause of the problem.

This makes appropriate treatment possible, and in the case of plantar fasciitis, in particular, finding the root of extra stress on the plantar fascia usually solves the problem.

You are invited to attend an evening program on June 26, where you can learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how to solve fascia problems when they create pain or problems like plantar fasciitis. Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6:50 p.m. for refreshments, and the program itself will take place from 7–8 p.m. This free event is located at 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota. To RSVP, call 941-957-8390.

Dr. Eric Winder has 22 years in practice, and he focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through fascia release therapies without forceful manipulation. For more information, visit GentleBay.com.

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• Books • Crystals • Crystal Singing Bowls • Psychic Readings

• Astrology Consultations • Tarot Readings • Energy Healings

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SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Psychic Saturday – 10:30am-1pm. Readings and Healings. 15-minute readings/$20. Vibrational Healing, Love Donation. Gift certificates available. Sarasota Center of Light. 852 S Tuttle Ave., 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

The Double Pyramid Activation Workshop – 2-4pm. With Robert Austin, Sound Healer. Individuals separately will lay under two copper pyramids of 7’ & 9’ over one another infused with large stones composed of selenite, rose quartz, sodalite, two large crystals and the ancient Egyptian healing rods of the goddess Isis. One can experience a release, healing energy or a deep relaxation of mind body and spirit. Let your Spirit Soar! $25.

Sarasota Center of Light Sanctuary 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-noon. Animals are Soul Too! If you have a pet you are aware of the love bond between you because you are Soul, a particle of God. Most people don’t realize their pet is Soul, too. New Loc - LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 812 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Certified Crystal Healer and Reiki Master, Rod Pettit CCH – 12pm-5pm. Rod will be doing readings at our store. Crystal healing is the art of laying stones on and around the body in order to facilitate healing of mind, body, and spirit. Rod uses his intimate knowledge of the stones and their properties to choose the right crystals for each client’s energetic needs. A crystal healing session will help restore the body’s natural state of equilibrium, balance the chakras, cleanse and repair the aura, as well as remove any blockages in the energetic fields. A crystal healing is a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience. It relieves stress and anxiety and is extremely energizing and uplifting.

15-minute crystal chakra balancing/$35. 30-minute crystal chakra balancing with aura cleanse and repair/$60. 60-minute crystal chakra balancing with aura cleanse and repair plus 30-minute Reiki energy healing/$110. Elysian Fields, 1273 S Tamiani Trail, Sarasota, 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Vibration-Raising TSU Community Potluck – 12-1:30pm. Come to a get together of light minds and hearts in a casual environment with a welcoming group. This event will be held directly after the Sunday Celebration (held from 10:30am-12pm).

You’ll find people to connect with through spirit, music, and food. Bring your favorite dish. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 3 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 11am-1pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota. 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 Free Educational Event – Sponsored by Muv, Trulieve, Surterra – 5:30-7pm. Please join us for our informational event. Here, you will find answers to

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your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to consultations – now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux!

We are excited about this educational seminar sponsored by Muv, Trulieve & Surterra. We hope to see you there! Event Sponsors Muv, Trulieve & Surterra will be providing food! Call 941-217-6828 to register, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

Isha Kriya Meditation – 7-8pm. Every 1st Tuesday. A simple and powerful guided meditation called Isha Kriya, designed by Sadhguru, a worldrenowned yogi. It has the potential to transform the life of anyone who gives it a few minutes each day. In this meditation workshop, you will learn the methods to utilize Isha Kriya wherever you go.

This life-changing practice might be exactly the relaxation and concentration tool you are seeking.

Facilitated by a member of the Isha Kriya Foundation. $5. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com TheSpiritUniversity.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Store-Wide Sale! – 9am-6pm. Free samples, demos, tastings and more! Everything in store is on sale including our large selection of CBD! Open 9-6 at both SRQ locations. Super Value Nutrition, 2163 Siesta Drive & 5842 Bee Ridge Road, 941-342-0908

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Crystal Records Readings with Debbie – Debbie now has developed the ability to access a person’s soul information from the Crystal Library on the etheric plane which is several dimensions above the Akashic Records.

The Crystal Library records contain energetically recorded information of each soul and it’s human journey through all time and space. This includes all soul and human thoughts, feelings, intent, words and deeds. The Crystal Libraries are an informational catalog that Debbie can access to give insight, guidance, wisdom and healing from our past, present and future self. 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/$100. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Ask Susan! – Susan’s Tarot Readings are straightforward and offer the opportunity to receive clarity and wisdom. You will walk away feeling empowered to navigate your life’s journey toward fulfillment with clear guidance and insight. 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/ $100. Appointment is recommended; however, walk-ins are welcomed. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

Life from Death: How Mine Can Help Yours!

With Krista Gorman – 7pm. Krista will share her near death experience and how she uses what she learned during it to live a life of greater and greater love, joy and abundance. Krista Gorman was in labor with her daughter when she suffered a cardiac arrest and died for 8 minutes. During that time, her consciousness transitioned to what we call the afterlife, where she underwent a profound reconnection with the Divine love that is the Universe.

Before coming back, she made a promise to her Spirit Guides/Angels that if she were to return, she would share what she learned there. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Manifest Money Quickly – 10am-12pm. Have you ever set an intention for money, a relationship, or success? How long did that intention take to manifest? Are you in a cash crunch or starting a new business and need to get revenue rolling in quickly? Discover the secret of what it takes to

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manifest abundance quickly. Find out how the law of opulence works to bring you what you desire.

The steps to manifesting money will be outlined in a presentation and activity. Facilitated by Shirley Smolko. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The Code of the Empath – 10am-2pm. The first half of workshop is lecture and second half will be experiential. There will be interactive time to teach and demonstrate empath survival tools, which is inclusive of creating healthy energetic boundaries.

You will learn to identify what type of Empath you are, identify your special selfcare needs, explore your abilities, learn to embrace your gifts and understand your mission as an empath, and have a new support system of other empaths that you will be able to communicate with. Facilitated by Carolyn Green, RN “The Energy Nurse”. $49/advance, $54/ ATD. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The Mystical Lives of Animals – 10am-3pm. Come to this amazing Animal Commination Seminar.

Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you will gain knowledge and practical experience in communicating with Animals. We will begin with a meditation to meet an animal guide who will bring you support and messages. We will use techniques to activate your natural telepathic abilities in order to perceive an animal’s inner experience.

You will gain practical experience in communicating with animals. Facilitated by Barbara Goodfriend. $49/advance, $59/ATD. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 Learn Energetic Healing with Reiki I – 1-5pm. In this fun and powerful one-day class you will learn Reiki healing along with other advanced techniques.

Anyone with a compassionate heart and a commitment to learn can become a practitioner of energy healing. Class size is limited, so pre-registration required. Workshop includes: Reiki 1 Certification and Attunement, Aura Clearing, Hand Positions, Self-Treatment, Healing Others, Body Scanning, Develop your Practice, Reiki in Hospitals. Enable yourself to fully claim the healing power within you.

Facilitated by Cathy Zapsalis. $118/advance, ($138/ ATD), plus $18 manual. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 10 Where do you Go When you Have More Questions Than Answers? The Pub, of Course! – 6:30-8pm.

Share spiritual ideas and great conversation. Unity of Sarasota’s Pub Theology meets at the Pub 32 Gastropub, 8383 S Tamiami Trail, UnityofSarasota.org

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 A Course in Miracles: Part 1: No Other Shoe – An Introduction to A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm.

With Joan Volpe. Part 1 of a two-part series on learning about A Course in Miracles (ACIM), a metaphysical teaching that offers a study system of awakening. In this class we shall explore five of the lessons that serve to ground the new student in the teachings of this spiritual way of a life that lead to peace and healing. $15. Sarasota Center of Light Learning Center 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Manatee Sarasota Sierra Club General Meeting – 7pm. Deborah L. Foote, Sierra Club Florida’s first Government Affairs & Political Director, a former NH State Representative, will talk about her involvement in public policy. Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida.SierraClub.org/Sarasota

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Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Ask Susan! – Susan’s Tarot Readings are straightforward and offer the opportunity to receive clarity and wisdom. You will walk away feeling empowered to navigate your life’s journey toward fulfillment with clear guidance and insight. 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/ $100. Appointment is recommended; however, walk-ins are welcomed. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open – 11am-1pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota.

941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open – 3-6pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota.

941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

A Course in Miracles: Part 2: Tools for Transformation – Application of the teachings of ACIM – 7-8:30pm. With Joan Volpe. Part 2 of a two part series. Attendees must have participated in the first class of this series OR have a familiarity with the teachings of ACIM. We shall explore current beliefs and approaches to these principles and through guidance and practice, learn to create new mind sets which offer beneficial and lasting transformation. $15. Sarasota Center of Light Learning Center, 941953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Harmonize Your BE-ing Guided Meditation – 6-7:15pm. Be renewed as you are guided through dynamic hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body. Profound relaxation, quiet mind, pain relief, and more. Register by 4pm. $18/class, $60/5 classes prepay. Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, 820 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-2282972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

Gallery by Advanced Student Mediums – 7-9pm. On this night, four of our advanced student mediums will present a Spirit Messages Gallery, supported by two of our certified Spirit Mediums.

Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive information from their spirit loved ones or guides, by the different styles of each student. Come and enjoy this fun and informative evening. $5 donation requested. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota, 941-266-8435, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Shaman Journey - 2-5:30pm. We enter the growing times of summer. Time to be present, mindful and unconditional in our judgments. Summer’s growth is not only for plants but for humans as well. We call on our allies and guides protection, innovation, discernment and guidance on our incredible and expansive journey into world of our Shaman’s dream.

Similar to a guided meditation, enhanced by the heartbeat of the large mother drum we enter into a parallel reality where the seen and unseen, known and unknown open before us for guidance, clarity, insight and healing, RSVP, $25/advance, $30/ATD. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Rev. Zan Benham aka Butterfly Deerwoman, 941-922-7839, Zan@woman-spirit.com, Woman-Spirit.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul –10am-11.

Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free.Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St. Sarasota.

941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Energetic Healings & Reiki Share – 12-1pm. Feel like you need a pick me up before heading into a new week? Looking for stress reduction or improved health and well-being? If you’re a practitioner, do you wish to connect with other spiritual healers while helping to heal others? Immediately following our Sunday Celebration, keep the good vibes going! Be our guest and receive an energetic healing. If you are a practitioner, give and receive energetic healings. $10 suggested donation. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

Take Command of Your Life with Laurie Pauli - 7-8:30pm. Your home is the Command Center for your life! Learn the Feng Shui methods to take charge and fuel the energy of your space. You will be able to quickly locate the most important areas of your environment that will activate the energy to supply strength and support for your life. We will focus on where the Command areas are located, how to energize those areas, plus various placement of furniture that may be preventing the forward movement for your personal growth and expansion. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Join us for a Cool Night Out at Point Lumineux – 5-7pm. CoolSculpting Event - Sponsored by Allergan. We will be performing demonstrations on a few different procedures and you will be given the opportunity to sit in on scheduled consultations to answer any additional questions you may have. This is a Free Event! We’ll have a raffle to win up to two free cycles, a $1,500 value, and we’ll offer special pricing to anyone who signs up for CoolSculpting procedures that evening. Also, we’re so excited to announce we’re now offering financing through Green Sky Financing. RSVP and learn everything you need to know about the CoolSculpting procedure. Call 941-217-6828 to schedule your consultation and reserve your spot today! Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

ECK Wisdom on Spiritual Freedom – 6-7pm.

What Is the Secret of True Freedom? Are you everything you want to be? You came into this life to spread your wings and live in freedom– heart, mind, and Soul! We will be discussing various tools described in the new book ECK Wisdom on Spiritual Freedom, which will be given as a free gift to attendees.

ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650 F Webber St., Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ EckankarInSarasota.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Crystal Records Readings with Debbie – Debbie now has developed the ability to access a person’s soul information from the Crystal Library on the etheric plane which is several dimensions above the Akashic Records.

The Crystal Library records contain energetically recorded information of each soul and it’s human journey through all time and space. This includes all soul and human thoughts, feelings, intent, words and deeds. The Crystal Libraries are an informational catalog that Debbie can access to give insight, guidance, wisdom and healing from our past, present and future self. 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/$100. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

classifieds EMPLOYMENT THE OM SHOPPE IS SEEKING A DYNAMIC PROFESIONAL SALES ASSOCIATE. The right candidate is a self-starter with suburb communication skills and is computer literate. Do you enjoy helping people become their best, improve their personal happiness and wellness? Do you love crystals, sound healing and enjoy a holistic lifestyle? Do you have professional sales experience and technical abilities?

Qualifications: Retail and Professional Sales Experience Inventory Management & Shipping Experience Detail Oriented Able to lift up to 50lbs Naturally Outgoing Self Starter Business Oriented Proficient Computer Skills Creative & Results Oriented Associates Degree or Higher Networking & Lead Generation *Related work experience considered *Outside Sales Experience a Plus Compensation commensurate with experience. This is a part time position to begin with potential opportunity for full time, health insurance, paid vacation and 401K for the right candidate.

M, W and Fridays 1-6 PM with some Saturdays Submit cover letter and resume to Beth Service@TheOmShoppe.com

SERVICES HOUSECLEANING. Enjoy your free time and let us do what we do best: Housecleaning to your healthy satisfaction. Call Paula for a free estimate 941-320-4052.

NORTH PORT PSYCHIC HYPNOTIST. Lose weight, conquer fears, view past lives. Enjoy chakra clearing, psychic answers. Rev. Lois Cheney, Sarasota-Psychic-Medium.com, 928-300-2030

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED with meal prep, juicing, smoothies, washing produce, groceries, organizing and household chores. Starting pay $12 - $15/hr.- potential growth. Some experience with health-conscious meal preparations and references. Call Barb, 530-263-7818.

Round Table for Your Business – 12-1pm. This is a business luncheon and discussion, hosted by The Spirit University and Whole You Magazine, to explore possible business solutions for growth, company exposure, and out of the box ideas! Each month will have a different topic of discussion that is designed to enhance your business. With Shirley Smolko. Perkin’s Restaurant, 6023 14th St W, Bradenton, 941-544-5874 Light@VictoriaAckerman. com TheSpiritUniversity.com.

“Healing w/ Crystals” Class with Rod Pettit CCH – 6:30-8:30pm. Crystals are more than just beautiful and fun to collect. They are also powerful healing tools provided by Mother Earth. Join certified crystal healer Rod Pettit and learn how you can use crystals to heal yourself and others! In this fun and interactive class Rod will discuss how a crystal’s structure determines its unique healing properties. He will then talk about the different methods for working with healing crystals. These methods include chakra healing with crystals, heal-

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ing the aura, using crystals for emotional healing and more. Topics will also include learning to sense a crystals energy, healing properties of color, and how to prepare a gem elixir. As always, students should feel free to bring their own crystals to learn how they can be used for healing. Elysian Fields, 1273 S Tamiani Trail, Sarasota, 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

garden to celebrate the Summer Solstice, the splendor of nature and the inspiration of Spirit. During this celebration experience the rhythms of the drums, meditation, intention setting, along with a lot of joy and fun! Bring your drum or other instrument. Love offering. Open to everyone. Sarasota Center of Light Healing Garden. 2717 Browning St, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Bentley’s House: Have you Lost a Beloved Pet Recently? 7-8pm. We’re here to help and support you through the grief process. For any questions you might have, please call Rev. Amy at 941-955-3301, ext. 123.

Unity of Sarasota 3023 Proctor Rd, UnityofSarasota.org.

Summer Solstice Celebration and Ceremony – 7:30pm. An opportunity to honor this longest day of the year with an earth-ways, native, natural ceremony, with a fire circle, calling in of the directions, a celebration of fun and glee with moving, drumming, chanting and much more. Please bring a folding chair, and a drum or rattle to spare and to share. Everyone respectful to our sacred circle is invited to the circle, young and old alike. At the Labyrinth out back of Unity of Sarasota, at 3023 Proctor Rd. (between Swift and Beneva roads.)

There will be an offering of a donation to support the upkeep of the Unity labyrinth. For information contact Zan, Butterfly Deerwoman at Zan@womanspirit.com, or Unity 941-955- 3301.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Ask Susan! – Susan’s Tarot Readings are straightforward and offer the opportunity to receive clarity and wisdom. You will walk away feeling empowered to navigate your life’s journey toward fulfillment with clear guidance and insight. 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/ $100. Appointment is recommended; however, walk-ins are welcomed. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 3pm-6pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

Songs for the Garden Fundraiser Concert – 7pm.

Join us for another amazing evening of great music in our beautiful sanctuary as we celebrate the Summer Solstice and the beauty of nature while we raise money for our wonderful healing garden. Please check our website and Facebook page for details. $15 suggested love offering. Nobody turned away.

All are welcome. Sarasota Center of Light Sanctuary, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Summer Solstice Ceremony and World Peace Summit -Planting the Seeds if Peace! – 7pm. Summer Solstice, energies and opportunity for anchoring the higher vision of our world. Please come and share your light and intention for peace and experience the unconditional love of our ascended family of light!

May we ever be vigilant as guardians and stewards to this sacred earth! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Experience HU, the Sound of Soul - 11am-noon.

Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free.

Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. Mid County Regional Library, Meeting Room B, 2050 Forest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Lost Psychics of Atlantis – Psychic Fair – 11am4pm. Journey beneath the sea and discover a lost psychic faire filled with adventure! Our Psychic Readers will use their intuitive abilities to assist you in making choices and in answers for personal growth.

Readings are 15 minutes, so you have time to sample different reader styles. If you’ve never had a reading, now is the time to give it a try! Only $25. We will also offer healings with our certified Reiki healers. Healings are 15 minutes/$25. $5 admission includes all lectures and mini workshops. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Summer Solstice Celebration and Drum Circle –5pm. Come join us in our beautiful healing

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ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-noon. The Strength to Meet Life›s Challenges. While singing HU daily, you are saying to Divine Spirit, “I’ve opened myself to you. Give me the understanding and wisdom to meet the waves of life. Give me the strength to meet life.” ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St., Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 “Rising into the Fullest Expression of Your Life Purpose” – 6:30-9:30pm. Workshop presented by David Winfree and Elaine Koelmel. Are you seeking deep passion and purpose in your life? Do you yearn to live a more fully authentic and empowered life?

Have you discovered what brings you fulfillment and joy? This workshop explores: recognizing and honoring your unique gifts and purpose, recognizing what impedes you from your fullest expression, recognizing and releasing limiting beliefs, including those related to adequacy and self-worth, exploring your Soul’s unique archetypal patterns and purposes, connecting more deeply with your Higher Self, stepping into empowerment and moving forward with love, compassion, and forgiveness for yourself and others. . Elysian Fields, 1273 S Tamiani Trail, Sarasota, 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Learn In-Depth About Fascia - 7 pm. With Dr. Eric Winder. You are invited to attend an evening program, where you can learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how to solve fascia problems when they create pain. Case examples will be discussed, a treatment demonstration will be provided, and a Q&A session will follow the presentation. Arrive at 6:50p.m. for refreshments, and the program itself will take place from 7–8 p.m. Free.

RSVP, 941-957-8390. GentleBay Chiropractic, 3131 S Tamiami Trail, #102, Sarasota, GentleBay.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 3am-6pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 The Spiritual Practicality of Prosperity – 10:30am-12pm. With Rev Jim Toole. Discover how to embrace the practical process of prosperity with the unlimited and expansive energy of the divine. Experience Spirit elevated intention, and discover how to create, manifest and express at a

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completely new level of abundance and fulfillment in your life. $15. Nobody turned away Sarasota Center of Light Learning Center, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 The Universal Service –10:30am. This weekly egalitarian service will be officiated by Rev. Zan Benham. Services celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar.

Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different officiates/ Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, RisingTideInternational.org, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839.

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sunday Unity of Sarasota - 10-10:15am. Meditation Service and Daily Word. 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Nia - 10am. With Becky. Say yes to living well with Nia: a blend of the dance, martial, and healing arts.

Also Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am. All classes only $10! Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6557 Superior Avenue. 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Sunday Service at CMF – 10:30am. Please join us each Sunday morning for spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, special music and messages from spirit. We are confident you will leave our service refreshed and inspired to start the new week. Refreshments and fellowship period follow the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota. 941-266-8435, CMFSarasota.org Sunday Celebration – 10:30am-12pm. Join us for a beautiful celebration each Sunday in the Spiritualist tradition. We begin with healings at 10:30am, followed by inspirational trance lectures at 11am.

Each service is ended with inspiring and uplifting Spirit Messages. We invite people of all faiths and backgrounds. With Rev. Mary Linn Clarke and Rev. Thomas Clarke. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The Universal Worship Service -10:30am. This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different officiates/Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org.

Unity of Sarasota- 10:30am. Inspiring, Celebration Service with Rev Dr Suzi Schadle-All Welcome! 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Sunday Morning Celebration Service – 11am.

(Vibrational Healing available 10:30–11am). We celebrate life in an uplifting and inspirational morning service that includes singing, music, a guided meditation, greeting of the community and an inspirational talk by Rev. Jim Toole. Vibrational Healing 10:30 – 11am in the sanctuary. Enjoy the energy, fellowship and inspiration of this Spiritual Community. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers – 12:15pm. Open Heart Divine Healing Service with Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James (1st Sunday of the month). Rev. Eric Watrous, Connecting with Angels, Masters and Teachers (2nd Sunday of

the month), Rev. Lea Chapin, Celestial Messages Service (3rd Sunday of the month), Rev. Mary Gemming, Ph.D., Ascended Master Teachings (4th Sunday of the month). Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com Sunday Evening Celebration Service – 7pm. Our evening service is special for the Spirit communication offered by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole, one of our mediums, or a guest medium. Experience the inspiration and joy as we come together for an inspirational talk, singing, music, prayer and celebrating life. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Music and Inspiration.

All are welcome! 3023 Proctor Rd. 941-955-3301, UnityofSarasota.org .

monday Drop-In Psychic Intuitive, Tarot, and Astrology – 10am-6pm, Monday through Friday, Sat 12-4pm.

Psychic, Tarot/ Astrology. Also, by appointment and special scheduled events! $25/15 minutes. Wild Ginger Apothecary in Gulf Gate, 6557 Superior Avenue. 941-312-5630, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 5:45pm. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement lessons. Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15.

Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248.

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Paganism 101 - 6:30-8pm. Ever wondered what paganism is? What are their practices? Holidays?

What exactly is “magick” and how can you incorporate it into your own life? Pagan high-priestess Helen Greene will be presenting a series of classes to answer questions, dispel myths, and give practical lessons on connecting with your inner witch.

Please come join us and discover what natures’ power has to offer. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

The Therapeutic Healing Course – 6:30-8:30pm.

Starts June 10th. This course takes it a little further than Reiki! We believe we can converse with healing physicians on the other side of life. They have the ability to work through our healers to produce the healing energies and more. You will learn to communicate with these spirit healers to achieve mental, physical and spiritual health. Facilitated by Mary Linn Clarke. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@ VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Joyful Findings: Intuition and More – 7pm. Explore ways of finding and living your joy, through tapping into your intuition and healing abilities.

Live your truth! $20. Wild Ginger Apothecary: Studio + Lounge, 6557 Superior Ave in Gulf Gate, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Learning to Connect Classes at CMF – 7-9pm. Join Susan Houliston and guest instructors every Monday to learn techniques for connecting with Spirit. Students are given the opportunity to practice lessons to develop their skills and each class will end with healings by the “WE” for all attending. Discussion and refreshments follow. $10 donation is requested. Please refer to the CMF website CMFSarasota.org for description of the programs offered for each weekly class or call Susan at 941-266-1696. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota.

Basic Yoga Class - 7:15pm. Learn the basics of hatha yoga including standing, seated, and reclined poses. No prior yoga experience is needed. $18 drop in/ or new student package. Garden of the Heart Yoga, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com, 941-341-9781

Monday Evening Channeled Anchoring Light Meditation – 7:45pm. With Dr. Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James, serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light every Monday since July 16, 2007! Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

tuesday Happy Hour Yoga - 4-5 pm, every Tuesday and Thursday. Led by Cheryl Chaffee for yogis of all levels.

A wide variety of poses will be taught in this class, which meets every Tuesday & Thursday. $15 Drop/ or use a class pass. Garden of the Heart Yoga, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com, 941-341-9781 for more info.

Energetic Chakra Balancing – 5:30-7pm. Do you have difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, feeling helpless, not able to express yourself, lack motivation, close off to others, not able to accomplish goals? The 7 chakras in the body are energy centers that have a direct impact on your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and regulate bodily systems, influencing everything from emotional processing to resistance to disease.

Using a variety of modalities, Barbara works to clear energetic blockages and find alignment balance. Facilitated by Barbara Harrison. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

An Evening of Reiki Healing – 7-8pm. Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. These brief sessions are offered through non-touch, with the practitioner’s hands placed and held on a series of locations on the head and front of the torso and sometimes limbs to a fully clothed recipient. If you have never experienced Reiki now is the time to try it. Facilitated

by Barbara Harrison. $15 suggested donation. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Advanced Readings – 7-8:30pm. June 4, 11, 18 - Produce Phenomenal Psychic Messages! Utilize all the senses of a developed reader. Discover extraordinary things you can do to enhance your intuitive abilities. Clairs you didn’t know you have, moving backward and forward thru time, improve intuitiveness, discover new levels of consciousness, and more. To attend this class, you must be an experienced reader. This series is not for the novice. By invitation or contact the instructor for approval. Facilitated by Victoria Ackerman. $25.

The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Sierra General Meeting Notice – 7pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month. The public is invited to the Charlotte Sierra Club’s monthly meeting, always on the third Tuesday of each month (except during the summer). Meeting at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Bldg., 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, 941-423-2713.

wednesday Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 9:45 and 11am.

Awareness Through Movement class at 9:45am to improve posture, balance, and body awareness.

Ongoing Awareness Through Movement at 11am.

Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. $15. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Connect with Your Inner Stillness Mudra Meditation -11:30am-12:30pm. In this guided meditation format, you will hold mudras (finger poses) to ease tension & stress; quiet your mind; connect with your inner joy & serenity; and, more! In 1912, Jiro Murai used these mudras to prove that they release circulation blockages & he was cured of a terminal illness. This was the beginning of Jin Shin Jyutsu® as we know it today! Register by 10am, the day of the meditation. Special rate: Only $10! Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, 820 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@Suncoastjsj.com, Suncoastjsj.com.

Exploring Your Psychic Potential - 2:30-4pm.

Discovering different psychic and intuitive practices is made fun in this dynamic, exploratory class!

From lucid dreaming to psychometry, seeing auras to telepathy, we will be diving into a different topic every week to explore what they are and how to apply them using our own psychic gifts. This is a great opportunity to learn new techniques, as well as to share your own experiences and methods with your peers. With Barbara Harrison. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Creative Manifestation – 4-5pm. Everyone has experienced that joyful moment when the light flashes on the Ah-ha! of intuitive connection, messages and creativity from another dimension or your higher consciousness. This class will give you the tools you need to open up new frontiers, find your own resolution to everyday problems and aid you in decision-making. Facilitated by Barbara Harrison. $5. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Free Healing Clinic – 4-6:30pm. Our Masters tap into the Divine Source of energy to balance and heal your being. Relax and enjoy this renewing and enlightening experience. Love Donation Appreciated. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Automatic Writing – 6-7pm. Automatic writing is a method of communicating with those that have passed on. No experience necessary, just the intention to learn. We teach easy techniques to give you a firsthand experience in being a pen-pal with those who are now in spirit. With Barbara Harrison. $5.

The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7pm. With Molly Friedenfeld. Discover the peace that resides within you, illuminating the pathway for souls to remember their inner wisdom and brilliance, gather in a sacred circle, spiritual discussion and illuminations from the book, meditation, sharing and understanding the lessons from the workbook A Course in Miracles assists us with detaching from judgment and attachments of this world in order to “be in this world but not of it.” $10 donation. To register, CCOSL.com.

Tarot Practice Circle – 7-8:30pm. The Tarot is a wonderful tool that can cultivate your intuition. We will find together unique ways to play with some of the meanings to strengthen one’s knowledge of most of the symbols and other pictograms within each deck of cards. This workshop will offer a bit of education, advice and practice to further your knowledge of the Tarot. Come with your favorite deck of Tarot cards! With Barbara Harrison. $5.

The Spirit University, 373 Braden Avenue Sarasota, 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Unity of Sarsasota-7pm. Music and Inspiration.

All are welcome! 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service - 7pm.

Wednesday evening is dedicated to healing. Receive a Vibrational Healing and join us in a guided meditation. We share our energy and intentions together in our candlelit sanctuary in a peaceful and loving hour together. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday NEW! Restorative Yoga - 2pm.Give your body the opportunity to deeply relax & rejuvenate with supported restorative poses held for a longer time. $18 Drop/or use a class pass. Garden of the Heart Yoga, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com, 941-341-9781.

Uniting with the Hierarchy of Masters - 7-9pm.

With Mark Libowitz. Building the rainbow bridge between heaven and earth. From the unreal to the real. From separation to oneness & joy – aligned group endeavor – circle around the flame. We are a Group of dedicated people who are striving for union and expression of our Higher Self; the experience of wholeness. Our circle reaches into the realms of the hierarchy of masters who are fully dedicated to serving humanity and the divine plan for human and planetary evolution. The Masters especially seek to empower the advancing servers and are guiding us toward our personal and collective freedom; the central purpose of life at this time. $10-20 love donation. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

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CBD Coffee Hour – 10am-12noon. Wondering what the CBD buzz is all about? Want to try the benefits of CBD? Do you have questions about how CBD can support you? Free. Wild Ginger Apothecary: Studio + Lounge, 6557 Superior Avenue, WildGingerApothecary.com/cbd for more info.

Shamanic Healing with Eric – 11am-7pm. Fridays only by appointment. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. All sessions are different depending on the treatment that is needed. All will receive results in accordance with your own bodies’ desire and willingness to heal. $60/1 hour, $30/30 mins. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

Tai Chi with Reuben Fernandez – 2pm. The main principle of tai chi is internal relaxation. Tai Chi is known as an internal martial art. The power and energy do not depend on muscle power, strength or speed, rather power comes from internal relaxation and release of Chi. In this class we will focus on developing a tai chi body the basic warm up exercises and the Chen form as well as Chi Gung for its health benefits…. Reuben D. Fernandez. Tai Chi and Chi Gung has been ongoing for the past 15 years.

Presently he is instructing in Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. To register, CCOSL.com.

Developing Consciousness with Rev Jim Toole - 6pm.

Enjoy a time of connection, checking in with each other, discussing spiritual topics and joining in a channeled meditation. All are welcome Love offering. Sarasota Center of Light Ed Center 852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 941-330-5031, RevJimSCOL@gmail.com.

Gentle Yoga - Perfect for beginners, anyone recovering from injury, elderly, during pregnancy and postpartum, or if you just want to take your practice down a notch. At Wild Ginger Apothecary, 6557 Superior Avenue. Class is only $10! WildGingerApothecary.com for more info.

Sarasota Farmers Market – 7am-1pm. Rain or shine.

Established in 1979, the market continues its tradition of serving the community with local produce, plants, prepared foods and artisans. They currently have a full market that includes 70 vendors and 5,000 sq ft of produce and plants. 1592 Main St from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota.

Central Sarasota Year-Round Farmers Market – 8am-1pm, rain or shine. Every agriculture vendor at the market (fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, etc.) is a grower or farmer, not just a reseller. The Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota. CentralSarasotaFamersMarket.com.

Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Over thirty-five vendors offering locally-grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, fresh seafood, prepared foods, as well as the s of local artists, craftspeople and musicians. 1005 1st Ave W, Bradenton.

941-932-9440. RealizeBradenton.com/our_vendors.

Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am2pm. Features a special activity including guest chefs, raffles, arts & crafts vendors, children’s activities. Old Main St, Downtown parking/free on weekends. Dogs on leashes welcome. 941-744-7484.

Psychic Fair – 10am-3pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area.

See what your future holds. Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice. Rev Pat & Rev Donna, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

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community resource guide

BEAUTY

INNOVATION HAIR & COSMETIC STUDIO

ACUPUNCTURE/ CHINESE MEDICINE CARYN L. YOUNG, DOM, AP, OTR

Board Certified Acupuncture Physician The Integrated Path, P.A. 3148 Southgate Ci, Sarasota 941-924-8833 • IntegratedPath.com

6309 Center Ring Rd., Near WholeFoods UTC Sarasota 941-224-6716 InnovationHairCosmeticOrganic.com InnovationTam@aol.com

An eco-friendly salon studio that specializes in authentic naturally derived and organic products and services. Our high performance hair care, color and smoothing services go beyond conventional methods and are healthier and safer for you and the environment.

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine,Acupuncture, Energetic Medicine, Bloodwork Analysis,Clinical Nutrition Assessments and ZYTO Elite to restore balance.

Over 30 years of clinical experience!

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FAMILY HEALING CENTER, PA

Dr. Christina Captain, DAOM Nationally Board Certified Dipl.Ac Complimentary Meet & Greet The Medical Complex 2650 Bahia Vista Street, Suite 101, Sarasota, 941-951-1119 •FamilyHealingCenter.com

Family Healing Center, an integrative wellness practice. Addressing all health issues we will find the key to unlock your highest level of health and wellness. Complimentary Meet & Greet

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

LOTUS STRESS RELIEF

2965 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota 941-706-2778 LotusStressRelief.com

Quantum biofeedback wellness center offers multiple energetic modalities for stress reduction and health enhancement. Lotus Stress Relief uses the FDA-registered LIFE biofeedback technology to balance Physical Health, Emotions, Brainwaves and Psychological well-being.

Devices include Bicom, LIFE System and InLight. New client special $20 off your first visit!

FACES BY DR ANNA

Anna L. Baker, D.O.M. Nationally Board Certified Acupuncture Physician 941-924-2723 • FacesByDrAnna.com

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS

Unique muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift done with 12 hair-thin needles, none of which are on the face. Results documented photographically. Only one maintenance treatment needed every 18 months.

Free consultation includes facial analysis. Monthly seminars, call for schedule.

APOTHECARY

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 • WildGingerApothecary.com Strictly shopnontoxic, natural, organic health + beauty . Now offering hemp CBD, sage, gifts, learn cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry, and more! move Visit Studio + Lounge for classes 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 + events.

Open Mon-Fri 10-5 {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING VILLAGE} and Sat. 10-3.

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 • ElysianFieldsOnline.com

Celebrating 27 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more…

Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm. Come in and meet the new owners.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

Alain Menard • Allaesia Menard 7733 Holiday Drive • Sarasota, Fl 34231 941-922-7744• ColonTherapyClinic.com

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Cleansing for digestive disorders.

Licensed 42 years. Developed gentle technique. Foot bath and ear candling.

CHIROPRACTORS GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC

Residual Strain Therapy Eric Winder DC Offices in Sarasota and Venice, FL 941-957-8390 • eric.winder.dc@gmail.com

Professional care with a personal focus. Feel better through proper alignment, and get back to work and play! See our website for more information.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

TERRY SCHIBLER, LMT MA11621

Fusion Therapy 7069 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-921-7900 • FusionTherapySarasota.com

Terry Schibler has 30 years experience in advanced bodywork.

He has a singular ability to trace, recognize and treat complex pain patterns through numerous modalities such as CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral and Fascial manipulation. Terry’s hands-on work is effective for a wide range of problems associated with pain and dysfunction such as Migraines, Chronic neck/back pain, Concussions, TMJ, Post-surgical dysfunction...and more.

CRYSTALS THE CRYSTAL CAVE

1899B Fruitville Rd., Sarasota 941-346-6203 CrystalCave.me

Sellers of stones, crystals, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry, books, gifts, etc. Susan has over 25 years experience working with crystals and stones

ELYSIAN FIELDS

1273 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-361-3006 • ElysianFieldsOnline.com

Celebrating 27 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious livings offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more… Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm. Come in and meet the new owners.

DENTISTRY FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

Dick Chapman 2401 University Pkwy # 204, Sarasota 941-893-5968 DickChapmanDDS1@gmail.com

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Dr. Martina Mallery 520 48th Street Court E. Bradenton 941-748-9393 WSDentalManager@gmail.com WhiteSandsDentistry.com

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Our holistic & biological dental practice offers fluoride-free, mercury-free and mercury-safe procedures, Huggins Protocol, biological extractions, jaw-bone cavitation/NICO revisions, Ozone Therapy, holistic dental hygiene protocols, phase-contrast microscopy, homeopathic support, metal-free restorations, dental material biocompatibility testing, detoxification protocols and nutritional counseling all the while taking highly conservative and preventative approach.

DISTANCE ENERGY HEALING

REV. AIMEE SEMAN, MS, 500 EYTT, RMT, HERBAL SPECIALIST Clinical Nutrition Distance Energy Healing, Yoga Therapy Functional Medicine Diagnostic Practitioner Aimee has a Masters in Clinical Nutrition, studied 4 years in doctorate in Natural Medicine, and 3 years in Dietitian.

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Lessons for Children (ABM), Adults, Classes, Prof Seminars Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais® Practitioner, LMT, CE Provider 941-360-2248 Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com FeldenkraisInSarasota.com

The Feldenkrais® Approach , ‘Movement with Attention’, helps one ‘sense easier, improved posture and ways of moving. Clients optimize their musical, athletic or everyday activities through heightened ‘awareness’. They find unique ways to recover from injury, surgeries or illness. Call for appointments, classes or for weekend TOUCH TO INFORM seminars 941-360-2248 , Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

HYPNOTHERAPY

BETH A. SNYDER HYPNOSIS & MINDFUL COACHING Beth A. Snyder, CCHT 941-228-8020 bethsnyderhypnosis@gmail.com

Offering private yoga therapy sessions, Energy Healing, holistic health practitioner consultations, yoga teacher training, Reiki practitioner certification and photography. If you’ve been suffering from weight gain, hair loss, bloating or brain fog, you may have an underlying health condition. Improved health is just a call, text, or email away.

Looking for a new and empowering way to create the positive change in your life you desire? Have you suffered enough, struggling with habits, sadness, anxious feelings or stress? Discover within you a new and happier way to be in the day to day.

Hypnosis is a safe, simple and successful way to empower yourself. You are unique and deserve a compassionate customized approach to achieving your goals. I invite you to learn more, enjoy free resources, and schedule a complimentary compassionate consultation at bethsnyderhypnosis.com or call 941.228.8020. Feel better now!

JIN SHIN JYUTSU® SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner at Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave 941-228-2972 SuncoastJSJ.com

ENERGY HEALING HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

Michelle shares this ancient, hands-on art of balancing life energy in the body with individuals addressing acute, chronic and serious health projects along with those interested in maintaining wellness. MA42460

HEALING ROOM, ENERGY HEALING, BIOFEEDBACK STRESS MANAGEMENT, PEMF Treatments to balance over a thousand conditions!

Infrared Inversion, Sound Immersion with the Singing Bowls 718-791-3797 • PureFieldForce@gmail.com

Energy Healing helps the body with a long list of conditions, aches, pains and imbalances.

Biofeedback Scanning locates the imbalances and it also corrects them. PEMF (Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy) reenergizes damaged cells, it is a powerful tool to MANAGE PAIN! 941-586-9539, Facebook.com/CreateBalanceandHealing

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MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS NIA CLINIC MEDSPA

5250 17th Street Unit 106 941-203-5347 NiaClinicMedSpa.com.

Non Invasive Aesthetics

Medical Marijuana E v a l u a tions, BioTE® Bioidentical Hormone R e p l a c e ment Medspa specializing in eyebrow Microblading, eyelash extensions, non-surgical micro needling face and neck lifting, CryoSkin fat freezing, facials, chemical peels. Dr Boyle specializes in BioTE® hormone replacement, weight loss injections, Marijuana evaluations, Botox and injectables, as well as pain management.

MIND/BODY HEALTHCARE

D.J. KOVALY, B.A., S.W., RHT, CFT, M.T. Counseling, Bodywork, Hypnotherapy Reiki Master, Minister 941-350-7232 DJKovaly1@gmail.com

Services include counseling for behavioral changes, trauma, depression, anxiety, pain relief, pain management, rehabilitation, hypnosis and Reiki. Nationally trained and practiced throughout the U.S. Recommended by Dr. Joyce Brothers, psychologist, “Thank you for being a great teacher and for helping me heal a torn ligament in my knee.” and by Aaron L. Mathes M.S. RKT, LMT “Thank you for being such a kind loving therapist with hands blessed by God. May God continue to bless you abundantly.”

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

801 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 941-412-4334 • CafeEvergreen.net

Cafe Evergreen is a natural, organic restaurant. Our menu consists of many organic recipes designed to not only taste delicious, but also enhance your health. Open 7 days a week 11am-9pm.

NATURAL PET FOOD HOLISTIC FOR PETS

LIGHT CODE ACTIVATIONS LUCIA LIGHT FLORIDA

Waxela (wa-shay-la) Sananda 512-585-9265 call or text LuciaLightFlorida.com

www.nasrq.com

Through Waxela’s process you will expand your intuitive abilities and gain confidence in your spiritual gifts. Upgrade your frequency with Light Code Activations while integrating your soul’s wisdom and wealth.

Valerie Clows 713 Honore Ave, Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd, East Bradenton, 753-7297 • HolisticForPets.com

Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

NEUROFEEDBACK THE BRAINWAVE CENTER

1440 Main St., Sarasota 941-552-4500 • BrainwaveSarasota.com

We offer Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback Training. Non-drug, Non-invasive relief for anxiety, depression, ADHD, Trauma, and more. Free consultation. Retrain Your Brain & Enjoy Life!

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BD, CHT 941-922-7839

Spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner, Reiki healing, breath, and energy work, hypnosis, soul retrieval, past life regression all to empower and help you move into the Divine flow of the joy and power within you.

SPA AND WELLNESS NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

1882 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota 941-929-0884 • SpecialNutrition.net

CARLA MARY

7101 S. Tamiami Trial, Suite A Sarasota 941-320-2687 MA35225 MM37961

Massage ~ Holistic Healing ~ Intuitive Readings ~ Classes First Time Client Special $37 for 60 minute Massage or Reiki.Over 20 years’ experience.

Offering the largest selection of all major supplement brands and natural products in the Sarasota area at discount prices. Special orders are our pleasure.

SUPER VALUE NUTRITION

2163 Siesta Drive Sarasota, 941-366-1997 5842 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, 941-342-1908 SuperValueNutition.com SuperValueNutrition@gmail.com

Sarasota’s original discount Vitamin store, family owned since 1977! Lowest prices and best selection in town!

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

Valerie Clows 5411 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, 941-378-4367 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd. East Bradenton, 753-7297 HolisticForPets.com

Specializing in Hypo-allergenic Foods, Frozen Natural Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Detergent & Soap Free Shampoo, Natural Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, Healthy treats, Toys and gifts

PSYCHIC HYPNOTIST REVEREND LOIS CHENEY, CCH

THE OM SHOPPE

4801 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-706-3257 • www.theomshoppe.com, www.theomshoppeandspa.com

Unique and one of a kind gifts, products, and spa services. The luxury spa includes services such as S o u n d Wa v e A t t u n ementTM, Crystal Alchemy Energy AttunementTM , and massages that incorporate the ancient healing sounds of singing bowls & crystal gridding. We offer an array of healthful and personally empowering products. Enjoy a visit to our showroom and discover the largest selection of crystal singing bowls in Florida. We invite you to stop in and mention code Natural10 to receive 10% off any single item.

THERMOGRAPHY TAMPA BAY THERMOGRAPHY June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com

727-729-2711 TampaBayThermography.com

Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Prevention is better than early detection. Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.

YOGA GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Near Tuttle 941-341-9781 GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com

Alignment-based hatha yoga for all ages and abilities. Classes are taught progressively, building from one week to the next each month, so you can access more poses with ease, according you your level. Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Vinyasa, Mixed Levels, Kirtan, Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Workshops, and Teacher Training. Open 7 days a week. Drop-ins welcome.

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

6557 Superior Avenue (Gulf Gate Shopping Village), Sarasota 941-312-5630 WildGingerApothecary.com

Community for health + wellness shop offering Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Buti Yoga, and more. Classes and workshops learnfor every interest/age/ skill level, offered daily + weekly.

Classes are all $10. Daily Psychic move Intuitive + Tarot Readers. Event 6557 SUPERIOR AVENUE • SARASOTA, FL • 34231 spaceVILLAGE} rental available. {IN GULF GATE SHOPPING

941.312.5630 • WILDGINGERAPOTHECARY.COM

SPIRITUAL CENTERS SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT

852 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota 941-953-6620 • sarasotacenteroflight.com

Experience the peaceful energy, love and light of our metaphysical spiritual community. Join us for the inspiration, healing and connection to Spirit in our services, classes and social gatherings.

928-300-2030 Sarasota-Psychic-Medium.com RevLois@gmail.com

Contacts: Guides, Angels, Loved Ones. Hypnosis for Habits, Body Weight & Fears. Past Lives, Cord Removal, Sound & Color Healing, Chakra Balancing. Home or Office Clearing. Psychic Parties!

June 2019

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2019 2018 NATIONAL EVENT Largest Qigong event in the USA Experience 3 days of $199 PROFOUND ENERGY for $149

Qi Revolution is a 3-day event designed to unlock your healing power and create your best life.

Teachings give ENERGY using the most effective Breathing Techniques, Qigong & Food-Healing.

National Event is our biggest production creating sacred space for 1000 people.

Featuring Extraordinary Guest Speakers

Dawn Cartwright Presenting TANTRA Heart Activation

Hemalayaa Presenting YOGA POSTURE Science

Presenting YOGA BREATH Science

Kissimmee, FL

Heritage Park Center

SATURDAY - SUNDAY- MONDAY

QiRevolution.com

June 22 nd - 24 th

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Michael Baker

Open to Public. Seating Limited.

Sarasota/Manatee Edition

www.nasrq.com

$199 All 3-Days

9am-6pm (800)-298-8970

*Florida CE Approved Nurses and Massage