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HEALTHY

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Ways to Boost Blood Flow

Feeding Happiness Feel-Good Foods for Stressful Times

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TRAVELING INStaycations PLACE Are Strong on Adventure

HELPING DOGS COPE How to Ease Separation Anxiety

FAMILY STORIES

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Kindness in the Pandemic Age

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22 CORONAVIRUS

ANXIETY: REDUCING STRESS AND WORRY

24 ONCE UPON A TIME, I WAS STUPID

Conquering Brain Fatigue

26 BRAIN HEALTH AND

RESILIENCE IN THE ERA OF COVID-19

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31 EVERYDAY ADVENTURES 32 FEEDING HAPPINESS 34 HOMEBODY WORKOUTS 36 FAMILY STORIES 37 FATHERS KNOW BEST 38 DAVID HAMILTON 39 POWER UP

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fter these past few months of quarantine, the world has gradually started to reopen, but even as we transition back into our routines and rhythms, we still need to be cautious and each do our part to ensure a safe community. With this in mind, the summer will likely be much different this year than it has been in the past. Annual trips and outdoor activities might not be as accessible, and we need to be creative in how we stay connected to friends or family members.

As we enter this next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us might also feel restless and anxious to dive headfirst again into life as we once knew it. But even if that’s not feasible right now, this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings is full of inspired, enjoyable and unique ideas to make the most of summer—regardless of our circumstances.

With travel restrictions still in place, families must reimagine what vacation means this year, and our feature article has the perfect solution: “Transformative Staycations.”

Not only is this an economical, convenient and responsible choice, it’s also healthier for the environment and a resourceful way to create memories with those you love most. Take this opportunity to explore and discover hidden gems close to home and embark on new adventures in your own backyard. Southwest Florida has no shortage of nature trails to hike, campsites to relax at, water to splash around in and other local excursions to delight in with fresh eyes.

Another theme we want to unpack in this issue is brain health since anxiety, stress, fear and uncertainty can weigh heavily on our mental resilience. The “Healing Ways” article for this month is all about how to increase circulation to the brain, so it can function optimally in the midst of tension. The brain has 400 miles of blood vessels that deliver essential oxygen and nutrition, while flushing out wastes. When this blood flow is maximized, the result is a clear and energized brain, but when it’s impaired, you might notice a sense of overall fogginess. However, there are natural ways to enhance this blood flow such as eating beets and chocolate, taking amino acid supplements, practicing aerobic stretches or yoga poses, meditating and chanting, or receiving acupuncture treatments, to name a few options.

Speaking of these natural solutions, we would be remiss not to discuss the healing and restorative power of balanced nutrition, so our “Conscious Eating” article delves into healthy “comfort foods” that satisfy the appetite and nourish the brain’s neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. While it can be tempting to reach for that carton of ice cream in the freezer—and there’s certainly a time and place to treat yourself—making wise food choices can also help you to moderate stress which is important for both the mind and body.

Well, friends: as usual, this is just a snapshot of all the inspiration you will find tucked within these pages. We invite you to share questions, comments or feedback you might have with us at Publisher@NASRQ.com, and cheers to the summer—no matter what it brings!

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Breathing through COVID-19: Survival e sessions Skills for Crisis Times

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une and July, Ringling College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Continuing Studies will debut several livestreamed courses exploring practices to develop stress resilience to the traumatic mental and physical effects of this pandemic.

The World Health Organization has called these effects “extremely concerning,” with 45% of the U.S. population already reporting distress from the first months of social isolation, contagion, loss of family members, income and employment. The WHO recommends emergency psychosocial support that can be accessed remotely.

In “Breathing Through COVID-19: Survival Skills for Crisis Times,” adult learners will be guided by an IAYTcertified yoga therapist in evidence-based therapies for crisis—mindful awareness, optimal respiration, sensory rest, mental focus, relaxation and meditation. The goal of this course is to provide an introductory access to wellness tools clinically proven to boost immunity and physiology, mitigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and helplessness to inspire outcomes of opportunity, resilience, recovery and empowerment during these times.

The eight-week online course is offered Wednesdays and Fridays from June 3 to July 24, 11 a.m. In times such as these when so many people feel the overwhelming reality of our vulnerability and helplessness, yoga therapy is one fact-based multi-dimensional antidote that can be practiced right now.

Paula Morris, C-IAYT, is the founder of Empowered 2 Wellness Yoga Therapy for private, personalized livestreamed sessions accessible to your home or office via Zoom.

Call 941-316-6893, “Like” the Empowered 2 Wellness Yoga Therapy Facebook page, or visit YogaTherapy.health and Empowered2Wellness.com. To register for the online class, call 941-309-5111 or email Olli@Ringling.edu.

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New Specials and Updates at Point Lumineux

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appy summer to you all! We hope that you are enjoying time outdoors in the Florida sunshine. We want to give you an update on what specials and offerings we have in the works this summer here at Point Lumineux.

Our Medical Director, Dr. Timothy Hoffmeister, is available to help you acquire a medical cannabis card. Call to book the initial cannabis appointment and have the card approved usually within 10 business days. If you already have a medical cannabis card, then check out our med spa and enjoy services such as medical facials or massages, botox and fillers.

In addition, Point Lumineux is the number one CoolSculpting practice in Sarasota. We are a Premier Practice in the Club 1000- which means we have done well over 1,000 procedures. CoolSculpting is the world’s foremost permanent fat reduction procedure which utilizes cyrolipolysis technology to both safely and effectively reduce subcutaneous fat in as soon as four weeks. We also offer treatments such as acupuncture, functional medicine, nutrition IVs and hormone therapy. We are open Monday through Friday, as well as every other Saturday.

Location: 2206 Jo An Dr., Suite 4, Sarasota. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 941-217-6828 or visit PointLumineux.com.

Services, Classes and Safety Continue at Sarasota Center of Light

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arasota Center of Light is devoted to the spiritual and physical well-being of everyone. As we navigate this pandemic, we continue to prioritize safety in our decisions about the Center as our city and state begin to reopen.

Our classes and services will currently remain online through Facebook Live at no charge. We will add classes on Zoom for minimal fees too. Thank you for participating in our services and classes.

We will email and post on Facebook any changes as they unfold. In addition to Sunday Celebrations, 11 a.m., and Healing, Connection and Meditation Celebrations on Wednesdays, 7 p.m., the Center has the following classes offered on Facebook Live or through Zoom.

• “Surrendering into Serenity” and “Introduction to the Birth and Development of Metaphysical Thought” on June 2 • “Returning to Balance: Clearing, Balancing, Activating Your Chakras” on June 13 • “A Course in Miracles: A Teacher for Mind, Body and Spirit” on June 25 • “Accessing Deeper Awareness and Higher Consciousness” on June 30

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Due to suspension of in-person activities at the Center, we are seeking to keep a balance in our finances. Our campus has 15 buildings which we are maintaining for your return. Our income is now dependent on your contributions. We humbly and graciously ask for your support. Donations can be submitted on our donate page on our website, by calling the office, sending a check to the center. All contributions are appreciated. Please check the NA calendar, our website and Facebook page for details of our services, classes and other presentations.

Mailing address: 2710 Browning St, Sarasota, 34237. Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@ SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit www.

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Vibroacoustic Chair Treatments now available at The OM Shoppe & Spa

Biking During the COVID-19 Crisis

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ibroacoustic therapy can improve a myriad of health conditions and boost immunity. Unlike other sound therapies, the sound you receive through a vibroacoustic chair affects the body in several different ways. Due to the power of therapeutic music for brainwave entrainment, it triggers a relaxation response through air transmissions to the body. But this sound does not only travel through the air—there are other ways the body can receive these vibrations too.

Sound frequencies also pass through the transducer and into the body through physical vibration to massage the cells and deep tissues. Cells vibrate at their own frequencies, so as you are exposed to different frequencies each day, the body can become out of sync with its own prime resonance (or state of harmony). The VAT frequencies are designed to return the body to a harmonious state and can address certain organs or areas of discomfort. Because of the physical vibrations, the body also receives tactile stimulation and skeletal joint relaxation.

Finally, the body receives the therapeutic benefits of the VAT frequencies through bone conduction. Nerve impulses in the skull bone allow the brain to receive acoustic energy, even if there is structural hearing loss or damage. A VAT chair or bed allows the music and frequencies to be experienced at low, comfortable volumes while still deeply impacting the body.

Vibroacoustics can help with stress management, Parkinson’s disease, tremors, physical discomfort, recovery from illness, anxiety, sleep, mental clarity, mood, digestion, endocrine function and overall wellness. Choose from convenient packages that allow you to unlock the natural healing abilities in your own body.

During the coronavirus crisis, biking is especially recommended, as it provides exceptional aerobic and cardio exercise, relaxation and because it maintains social distancing. Keeping in mind proper equipment, fitness, safety and other factors can make it even more fulfilling during this difficult period.

Choose the right bike. Those designed for roads and pavement are generally lighter and have more gears than mountain bikes, which have more shock-absorbing features, plus more lower gears to help traverse inclined terrain. Urban and commuting bikes feature a slightly more upright riding position that allows better sightlines and improved visibility by motorists.

Use a bike shop with mechanics that test and adjust the bikes they sell, including determining the proper seat height—which facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation— and the ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube. Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch his or her legs to get to the pedals, according to the League of American Bicyclists. A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low.

The legs should be al-

For more information and to schedule a free consultation, call 941-706-3257 or visit TheOMShoppeAndSpa.com.

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most, but not totally extended at the lowest point in pedaling.

Safety takes many forms. Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so use caution. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening doors. Keep at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Don’t weave in and out of traffic, always don a helmet, signal turns and watch out for runners and walkers.

Use the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers that may be traveling behind.

Proper pedaling can help prevent strains. In addition to

ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, it’s advised that bikers pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees with less muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.

Routine maintenance includes

“cleaning and lubing the chain, replacing brake pads, and changing and fixing a flat tire,” according to major bike and outdoor retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (rei.com). The website has helpful tips on tools to obtain, along with basic information on bike maintenance, cleaning and fixing a flat tire.

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Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression: All You Have to Lose...Is the Pain!

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r. David Cifra, DC, is the owner and director of Disc Centers of America, with clinics in both Sarasota and Syracuse, New York. For more than 27 years, he has treated patients who suffer from chronic, unresolved spinal issues without the need for drugs, injections or surgeries. His methods are noninvasive and pain-free, and patients regularly seek him out when they have nowhere else to turn.

Skilled in treating a variety of conditions such as bulging or herniated discs, sciatica, stenosis and other forms of spinal degeneration, Dr. Cifra utilizes a specialized, trademark procedure referred to as TDC™ Therapy which encompasses NonSurgical Spinal Decompression. This technique helps the body to heal itself naturally through a process of rehydrating the disc.

In other words, essential nutrients, along with water and oxygen, are directed toward the impaired disc which then returns it to optimal function and relieves any pain or discomfort the patient feels in that area.

A treatment protocol is customized based on each patient’s individual needs, and Dr. Cifra’s goal with the procedure is to access the root cause of the issue, rather than just focusing on symptoms. When the body is cared for as a whole—mind, body and spirit—a more accurate diagnosis can be made, and better treatment outcomes can be achieved, he points out. Dr. Cifra has received the Excellence in Healthcare Award for Innovations in Healthcare, and has been named one of the top Spinal Decompression Doctors in America.

To schedule a free consultation and learn if you might be a candidate for this procedure, call 941-358-2224. For more information, visit SarasotaDiscCenter.com.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. ~Lao Tzu June 2020

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Consume Olive Oil to Fight Off Aging In what might be good news for teetotalers, researchers at the University of Minnesota found that it’s not the resveratrol in red wine that increases the life span of cells of those following the Mediterranean Diet, but the fat in olive oil that activates the critical pathway which prevents age-related diseases. “This pathway has been linked to almost all of [aging diseases]. It’s the roots,” says Doug Mashek, Ph.D., a professor in the departments of medicine and biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics.

His studies suggest that the benefits of olive oil are most pronounced when coupled with fasting, limiting caloric intake and exercising. “We found that the way this fat works is it first has to get stored in microscopic things called lipid droplets, which is how our cells store fat. And then, when the fat is broken down during exercising or fasting, for example, is when the signaling and beneficial effects are realized,” Mashek explains.

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Eat a Plant-Based Diet to Lessen Stroke Risk People that eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish, concluded a new study in the journal Neurology. Taiwanese researchers studied two groups of healthy people over age 50 that lived in Buddhist communities in which drinking and smoking were discouraged and vegetarian diets were followed by about a third of residents. Compared to the meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians consumed less dairy, animal protein and fat, about the same amount of eggs and fruit, and more fiber and plant protein. In the group of 5,050 people studied for six years, vegetarians had a 74 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked, than nonvegetarians. In the group of 8,302 people followed for nine years, vegetarians had a 48 percent lower risk of overall stroke than nonvegetarians, a 60 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 65 percent lower risk of hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. “Stroke can also contribute to dementia. If we could reduce the number of strokes by people making changes to their diets, that would have a major impact on overall public health,” says study author Chin-Lon Lin, M.D.

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Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, offers postmenopausal women protection from bone fractures, concludes a new study in The Journal of Nutrition. Studying 24 years of records of 1,417 Japanese women older than 45, researchers found that compared to those women that rarely ate natto, those that consumed one to six 40-gram packs a week had 21 percent fewer fractures and those consuming more than seven packs had 44 percent fewer fractures. Tofu and other soybean products had no effect on fracture risk. With its strong smell and sticky consistency, natto is an acquired taste, but is also one of the few plant sources of vitamin K2, which activates bone-building proteins. Other studies have linked it to healthier gut flora, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and a stronger immune system.

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Generating Electricity from Rain

A surprisingly high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study from the City University of Hong Kong in the journal Nature. A single drop can muster 140 volts, enough to briefly light up 100 small LED bulbs. The new design couples an aluminum electrode with an indium-tin oxide electrode layered with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a material with a quasi-permanent electric charge.

When a raindrop hits the PTFE/tin surface, it bridges the two electrodes and creates a closed-loop circuit that helps fully release any stored charges. The technology could handle sustained rainfall, as well. If there are continuous drops, the charge accumulates and eventually hits a saturation point. Building rooftops could supplement some of the electricity used inside, and electric boats could extend their range.

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The United States, Europe and China are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations around the world to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings.

According to a study published in Plos One, “Sentinel nurseries represent one potential mechanism to address the current lack of knowledge about pests in the countries from where live plants are shipped and the threats they represent to native flora and crops in importing countries.” As global trade intensifies, the risk for accidental importing of and exposure to new invasive pests is a constant worry for entomologists and arborists, stimulating a search for new tactics to prevent future losses.

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Beware the Air Mindfulness Training May Reduce Paranoia In news that may be useful for people dealing with the stress of the global pandemic, researchers from the University of London have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. The research, published in the journal Mindfulness, was based on questionnaires of 494 people, enabling researchers to find a correlation between paranoia and judgemental thinking.

They found that higher levels of nonjudgement predicted lower levels of paranoia, even in individuals that had a predisposition for it.

Then, 68 people were selected and divided into two groups: one that was asked to go through a prerecorded, guided mindfulness session once per day, and one that acted as a control. The session consisted of a quick body scan, mindful breathing and awareness exercises.

The results showed a drop in judgmental thinking and paranoia in the mindfulness group.

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People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, published in the JAMA Neurology. Researchers examined nearly 3,000 adults with an average age of 74 living in the Kungsholmen district in central Stockholm for up to 11 years. Of those, 364 people developed dementia. The district’s annual average level of particulate matter 2.5 microns or less in width is high by Swedish standards, but low compared to international standards.

Heart failure and ischemic heart disease both enhanced the dementia risk, and stroke explained almost 50 percent of air pollutionrelated dementia cases, according to the researchers.

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Tofu Takeaway Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Observational research published in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association, states that tofu and other foods that contain higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones.

Researchers at Harvard Medical Schools’ Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed data from more than 200,000 people that participated in three health and nutrition studies; all participants were free of cancer and heart disease when the studies began. Consuming tofu, which is high in isoflavones, more than once a week was associated with an 18 percent lower risk of heart disease, compared to a 12 percent lower risk for those that ate tofu less than once per month.

Tofu and whole soybeans are rich sources of isoflavones. Chickpeas, fava beans, pistachios, peanuts and other fruits and nuts are also high in isoflavones.

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Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change, report researchers in a new study published in the online journal Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences. An intense heat wave was the primary factor in raising the fire risk, says climate scientist Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute. The study linked to climate change the extremity of that heat wave, which is 10 times more likely now than it was in 1900. Van Oldenborgh notes that climate simulations tend to underestimate the severity of such heat waves. “We put the lower boundary at 30 percent, but it could well be much, much more,” he says. The year 2019 was Australia’s hottest and driest since modern recordkeeping began in the country in 1910.

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Software, Not Hardware In recent years, fascia researchers have begun to suspect that problems in fascia are caused by the nervous system. These restrictions are typically found in areas where there has been some kind of physical trauma such as a muscle sprain, impact injury or repetitive muscular stress. It is possible that restrictions are actually a stiffening caused by some kind of “injury memory” reaction of the nervous system.

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Fascia Therapy 2.0

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ascia therapy, the collection of methods to treat pain caused by restricted fascia, is in the midst of a transformation. New findings on fascia, or fibrous connective tissue, show that some old ideas about fascia are not entirely accurate which has paved the way for exciting new insights in treatment. As a result, relieving pain with fascia therapy is now possible with gentler, more focused treatment methods.

No Adhesions A brilliant chemist named Ida Rolf gets the credit for the modern focus of treating fascia to relieve pain. Her method was called Structural Integration (nicknamed “Rolfing”), and her methods grew popular in the 1960s. She believed that fascia which became restricted needed to be stretched, sometimes quite forcefully.

However, research has shown this is impossible because fascia is simply too tough. High tensile strength does not allow fascia to stretch without damage to the surrounding tissue. Many fascia therapists described “breaking up adhesions” in fascia to relieve restriction. But again, research has failed to show any kind of mechanical adhesion, or “sticking together,” of fascia fibers in restricted areas.

So what is occurring in the areas where this connective tissue called fascia is restricted? After all, to a trained therapists’ hands, these areas do feel thick, taut or gummy, and when treated, seem to soften or melt. The current answer is that we don’t know yet. But we do have some major clues.

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tion, which included a range of motion assessment, just prior to undergoing medical anesthesia for unrelated issues. While under anesthesia, the patients were re-examined, and the restrictions had disappeared.

However, when the patients woke up in recovery, they were assessed for restrictions a third time, and the former restrictions had returned.

I have observed a similar effect in my practice. Some time ago, I treated a patient for painful restrictions in her shoulder area. In one of her treatments, she had just received Botox injections to relax shoulder muscle spasms caused by a previous stroke.

All evidence of fascia restriction was suddenly gone, but returned weeks later as the Botox began to wear off.

At this point, I was able to release the restrictions and give her better relief from her painful shoulder. If the restrictions had been an adhesion or other mechanical bind of the tissue, they would not have disappeared and come back again. So instead of a “hardware” problem, fascial tensions seem to be due to the “software,” namely the nervous system.

Less is More Most types of fascia therapy, including the system first developed by Ida Rolf, have made a shift toward gentler treatment methods. With an understanding that fascia problems are driven by the nervous system’s reaction to prior trauma, the goal of treatment is different. We want to trigger the

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nervous system to release injury patterns.

It is not necessary to break up an adhesion through physical pressure. Rather, gentle tissue manipulation can yield more effective results.

Removing “Kinks and Dents” Fascia is everywhere in the body, acting as the structural fabric that connects, protects and holds us together. Restrictions in the fascia can occur deep within the body around joints and organs. Fortunately, because the restrictions are more neurological than mechanical, even deep restrictions can often be relieved by manipulation from the surface of the body. These kinks and dents can be released to help problems near the surface of the body like tennis elbow or plantar fasciitis, but they can also help deeper issues like hip tension or restrictions in the pelvis that might contribute to irritable bowel syndrome.

Effective fascia therapy is not only gentle, it can also be quite powerful. In our office, we see many patients with deep-seated chronic pain that has not responded to other types of care. If an examination shows fascia restriction is involved, then we can help give significant relief over 90 percent of the time.

The new neurological focus of current fascia therapy methods is a boon for more than one reason. Treatment is gentler for patients and is often quite relaxing. It is also much easier on therapists’ hands, allowing them to have a longer and more productive career, and to help many more people.

Ultimately, it can offer a level of pain relief that is surprising to patients who are used to more forceful treatment methods.

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Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation.

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Coronavirus Anxiety: Reducing Stress and worry

by Fred Harvey, MD

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s we enter yet another month of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see both confusion and fear. There are fears of being infected with a serious illness, fears of economic uncertainty and fears of reopening the economy with many unknowns. To dispel this fear, we need information, but the data we receive has been confusing for a variety of reasons.

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over time as more data has become available. We also know that social distancing was successful in flattening the curve to remove an excessive burden from the hospital system. We know that we still could encounter risk, but this does not need to create fear if we use rational thinking to understand the risk of this virus. Remember that fear is not truth.

In certain states, the daily virus caseload continues to rise. However, in other states, following better restriction guidelines, the daily curve has decreased as “phase one” was implemented. The fear that we might become infected with COVID-19 remains, so we need to take intelligent precautions

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to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Until we have better data on how many people have contracted the virus and how many have recovered, we should protect ourselves and others. This starts with wearing masks in public areas, washing our hands consistently and observing the practice of social distancing.

Another area of concern is the social media disinformation campaign. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo have all started to eliminate propaganda and disinformation videos. However, some have already gone viral in many places.

One of these videos is based on a propaganda movie called “Plandemic.” There are many other bizarre and false campaigns to discredit the World Health Organization, Bill Gates and others. Therefore, we need to use fact checking websites to confirm the sources of reliable information.

While our consciousness is being assaulted from all directions, we need to implement lifestyle techniques to remain calm and rational, so our decisions are clear. One of the first lines of defense is to turn off cable news and limit screen time.

We can still head outdoors for at least thirty minutes every day. We can even take time to smell the roses—literally—as the rose fragrance is uplifting for our spirits.

Meditation is another coping mechanism—or even just listening to pleasant instrumental music while sitting quietly in a favorite chair. We also need to maintain a daily routine, in particular, for those of us working at home. Seven to eight hours of sleep each night is ideal to optimize alertness and functionality, as well as establishing bedtimes and wake-up times.

It’s also recommended to avoid excess alcohol (more than two ounces daily), to drink ample water and to take nutritional supplements to help manage stress. Magnesium threonate in Neuromag, adaptogenic herbs in Cortisoly and SynoyX Calm, GABA (a brain calming organic acid), Rescue Remedy (a stress relieving homeopathic remedy) and CBD are all beneficial supplements to take for anxiety reduction.

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circulation and brain health. Studies by Harvard, Vanderbilt University and the Mayo Clinic show that stress exacerbates inflammation. This strangles the circulatory system, weakens the immune system, and over time, cuts off blood flow to the brain.

To illustrate this, I will use an example of a client, who I’ll refer to as “Sally.” She came to me in a stressful time, having just lost her mom to cancer. She was also involved in a romantic relationship with someone who didn’t quite feel the same way, but was leading her on. This wreaked havoc on Sally’s brain, and she took two wrong turns while driving to the grocery store that she had shopped at for years. She couldn’t even remember her last address

Once Upon a Time, I Was Stupid

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mericans are currently experiencing one of the highest levels of brain fatigue ever. This is due to the stress induced by the Coronavirus and its far-reaching physical, societal, psychological, emotional and mental effects. None of us are immune to these effects—like being unable to hold a new grandbaby or plan a traditional funeral. Like corn kernels in a popcorn maker, if you crank the heat enough, no one escapes.

There is one simple reason most people experience what I call the stressinduced “stupids.” Does this sound familiar to you? Have you experienced a lackluster feeling or a sense of dread to start the day?

Are you not smiling as much, yelling at your kids or partner, experiencing restless sleep or feeling persistent loneliness?

If so, this is not your fault. The real problem is that your body lacks some of the nutrients it needs to function in the midst of increased stress levels. Even if you don’t think the stress is affecting you, remember that each kernel pops when the heat is turned up. Stress impacts the whole body including the cardiovascular system, 24

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when filling out a form, and she started to feel scared for her overall health.

The positive news is that I’ve figured out a simple way to solve this problem. If you want to remember important moments with your loved ones or be confident making financial decisions for yourself in the future, this conversation is for you. And while I am now the owner of one of the most successful holistic wellness centers in the country and training for the Ironman Florida competition, I wasn’t always this energetic.

In fact, I suffered from the exact symptoms I listed before with a host of others too. I took multiple naps each day, and I was afraid of losing all the intense herbal knowledge I had trained in for so long. At one point, I was even afraid of losing my business since it was hard to organize my thoughts in the midst of such intense emotions. I felt exhausted for days after only running a mile. But here’s what I learned: there are certain specific tools that reveal the nutrients your body needs, in what quantity and for how long.

This tool can specifically see the func-

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tioning and nutrient need of each valve of the heart. This is an essential diagnostic technique to examine your health and identify your specific needs. Combined with blood tests, genetic tests, food sensitivity tests, and applied kinesiology scans, you can receive specific accurate information about what you need to do.

When I learned about these cardiac and wellness tests and started implementing them in my own life, my health dramatically increased. I went from fear, exhaustion and dread to jumping out of bed at 5AM, passively remembering a code I saw once on a paper two weeks ago, and fully reclaiming my physical, emotional and brain health. Once upon a time, I was stupid, but I got better. I would love to help you get better too.

Dr. Cynthia Clark, Acupuncture Physician, Applied Clinical Nutritionist is an awardwinning acupuncturist and nutritionist. She has helped hundreds of patients heal naturally from many ailments. As an engineer, she focuses on understanding how things work, from the human body to quantum mechanics. With her expertise in Chinese Medicine, she synthesizes multi-paradigm solutions from Functional Medicine and Eastern medicine. For more information, call 941-923-9355 and mention this article when you do. For a free gift to build immunity and release stuck emotions, access her Qigong techniques at TinyURL.com/ QiJongJaj.

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Brain Health and Resilience in the Era of COVID-19

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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s a nation, we are now four months into the COVID-19 pandemic. As a global community, the impact reaches back even further to the end of 2019 (World Health Organization). But when the initial outbreak was first reported, could anyone foresee the cross-cultural effects this virus would inflict on life as we knew it?

Did it seem possible that healthcare systems would be overwhelmed, streams of income would be halted, social connections would be distanced and a mounting death toll would be feared?

These circumstances have become our new reality, but it’s still hard to predict just how this collective trauma might shape our mental health over time.

Will the children who are separated from their teachers, friends and classrooms find it difficult to reintegrate when school is back in session? Will the adults who are unemployed suffer anxiety or depression as they contend with an unstable future? Will the essential workers who stepped into this frontline turbulence still bear that pressure for years to come? Will the immune compromised be afraid for their lives when they enter public crowds? Will those who are now food or housing insecure feel an urgency to continue in survival mode?

Will many—if not, most or all—of us internalize some residue of all this stress and tension in our psyches even after the pandemic ends? That is one of the questions The Brain Wave Center in Sarasota is working to address at this moment in real-time.

“Almost nothing is currently known about the long-term impact of COVID-19 on our nervous systems, but a healthy brain has never been more important than it is right now,” emphasizes Gregg Sledziewski, Executive Director of The Brain Wave Center.

“Fear, worry and apprehension are normal human emotions.

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to perform basic tasks. Then along comes COVID-19—an invisible threat which forced us all into quarantine with no social interactions, potential job layoffs, virtual education and a general sense of ‘What just happened?’ Decades of research have determined that a poorly regulated human brain leads to irregular brainwaves which can release chemicals in the body that cause anxiety.

“So optimal brain health starts with detecting where the anxiety stems from and confronting it at the source. If you were in a healthy and balanced state of mind prior to COVID-19, then simple relaxation techniques and a structured, productive routine might be all you need. But if you have suffered an acute impact from this or if you are more susceptible to anxiety, then pursuits such as meditation, walks and yoga will not always be enough to withstand a crisis. Therefore, checking your brain health with more advanced tools might be helpful to find answers and devise an action plan to target your specific needs.

“For example, children might need extra support, as we do not yet know the long-term effects this period could have on them— especially children who were already vulnerable to mental health concerns. In such cases, a more direct and intensive approach to manage the buildup of anxiety would be neurofeedback therapy, combined with psychosocial assessment tools, to restore a sense of calmness, structure and relaxation,” Sledziewski points out.

But what does this mean exactly, and how can it benefit those of us who feel the mental and emotional burdens in sharp focus right now? Sledziewski elaborates, “When The Brain Wave Center first opened, we specialized in qEEG Brain Map Guided Neurofeedback. In other words, we used nationally-recognized brain mapping techniques to quickly establish brain function and initiate healthier patterns with non-invasive, customized and drug-free neurofeedback brain training. As we successfully worked with more clients, it soon became apparent that combining neurofeedback with other practices such as nutrition counseling, psychotherapy and meditation can be incredibly effective.”

Along with this diversification of treatment modalities comes a physical expansion for The Brain Wave Center too. “Being able to offer these services, combined with our influx of new clients, requires a larger space than what we currently have,” notes Sledziewski. To that end, within these next couple months, The Brain Wave Center will relocate from Main Street in downtown Sarasota to its future address, 640 South Washington Avenue.

“Our new easily accessible location offers ample free parking and will be more special needs friendly than our present location.

Conservatively, we plan to be moved by the middle of July 2020.

Our investment here is three-fold. First, we aim to improve as many lives as we can. Second, we participate in research initiatives to further legitimize the efficacy of our programs. Third, we are committed to help as many children as possible with neurofeedback,” he adds. Here are some of the most recent initiatives The Brain Wave Center is rolling out: • A continued expansion of the core programs which include neurofeedback, psychotherapy, nutrition counseling and hypnotherapy, among others • A launch of a medical division in order to build new platforms that will assess and treat attention deficits, spectrum disorders and other brain-borne issues • A new center for the research and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—through The Brain Wave Center’s charity partners, if a family desires to utilize these services, the

costs will be covered based on what the family can afford A partnership with European Wellness Centers to develop a modern, world-class center for holistic rejuvenation and health in order to treat the “whole person” Of course, in the midst of all these advancements, bolstering the health and resilience of our community remains at the forefront of The Brain Wave Center’s mission, and never has this felt so urgent than here in the COVID-19 era. “We believe it is important to share new brain research and findings, as well as provide coping mechanisms to address the difficulties that isolation can cause. We are also creating tools to serve our first responders and other essential workers who have been so instrumental in this crisis.

“In addition, we have adjusted our safety measures to follow CDC standards.

These new sanitary requirements prioritize the health of our clients and employees. The use of hand sanitizer and temperature readings are incorporated into our workflow, and all our technicians wear both masks and gloves.

“Temporarily, we have modified our hours of operation and reduced the number of clients we see each hour in accordance with social distancing parameters. We have also taken precautions such as adding UVC light to our HVAC system, installing special air filters and making sure the office environment is always clean. Most importantly, we are attentive to the concerns and well-being of our clients, then we respond based on their needs,” Sledziewski concludes. Intentional, mindful actions from a true mental health advocate.

The Brain Wave Center’s forthcoming new location will be at 640 S Washington Ave., Sarasota. To learn more about the treatment modalities and services offered, call 941-552-4500 or visit BrainWaveCenters.com.

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota– Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer.

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Transformative Staycations

Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

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taycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—was a growing trend even before the COVID-19 pandemic turned it into a practical necessity for many of us. Staycations reduce costs, minimize travel time and also lower our carbon footprint by eliminating international travel. Happily, they don’t reduce the pure pleasure of finding new adventures, exploring untrammeled nature, seeing the familiar with fresh eyes and meeting people from all walks of life. All of that is close at hand, and especially when compared to foreign jaunts, the price is right.

A good place to start is by checking out state and regional parks, often overlooked gems offering scenic miles of trails for hiking, biking, birding, fishing, picnicking and other activities. “Whether mountains, prairies, rivers, forests in the country or heart of the city, there is always a state park waiting to welcome you, no matter what kind of recreation you enjoy,” says Jason Clay, spokesperson with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

In Colorado parks, people can, for example, river raft in the Arkansas Headwaters Recre-

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ation Area; boat, fish and hammock camp in Jackson Lake State Park; and rock climb in Eldorado Canyon.

Parks can be discovered and trail maps downloaded by visiting TrailLink.com, run by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. It provides searches for nearby trails using parameters such as distance, types of activity and wheelchair accessibility. Its smartphone TrailLink app is free to download and $30 per year for unlimited customized use.

State, local and regional parks across the country offer rich educational opportunities for kids and adults alike, including naturalist-guided activities, bird and botany walks, lessons in local history, ecology and geography, and more. Several states offer free admission to all state-run parks, including Hawaii, Tennessee and Illinois. State-by-state listings of fees and policies can be found at Tinyurl.com/StateParkPasses.

Making a Quick Getaway

Weekend forays into natural and rustic settings can be ideal escape valves for people needing a simple, quick change of venue.

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Camping, of course, is always an option, but for those that want to be in nature in a more comfy fashion, using “cabin” as a search word works well in websites like Airbnb.com and TripAdvisor.com. The option of glamping—or glamorous camping—offers surprisingly luxurious stays outdoors in tents, pods and domes; check out Glamping.com.

Getaway.House offers woodsy outposts in 10 locations equipped with “tiny house” cabins around the country designed for quick escapes from cities. “If you were at your desk in need of an escape, you could cut out early and be there by 6 p.m.,” says Vice President of Marketing Rachel Mansfield. The private experience, with no check-in desk or communal areas, enables it to continue operating safely during the pandemic. The cabins, designed to blend in with their natural surroundings, are equipped with food for purchase, stove, books, radio, firewood, fire pit and Adirondack chairs, as well as a map for local hikes and adventures.

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from commitments, to figure out what my next chapter in life was going to be,” says Paige Conner Totaro, of Alexandria, Virginia, the founder of Unquote Travel, a web-based tour agency focusing on small group, off-the-beaten-track adventures.

“You can change your environment without going very far, and that in turn can change the way you think about things. Little things like sleeping on the other side of the bed can help you shake up your brain.”

Local Attraction

Local-led excursions are another way to see our home turf through a new lens. Airbnb Experiences, offered virtually everywhere that Airbnb lists lodging, are one-of-a-kind tours and classes designed and hosted by locals with unique expertise. Experiences run the gamut from neighborhood tours on foot or bikes with athletes to museum tours led by local artists or art historians. Many include a hands-on learning component, like how to make mosaics in a community art space or cook a local delicacy from a family recipe. Similar tours and experiences can be found on TripAdvisor’s Things To Do listings. WithLocals.com, whose mission is “to break down the barriers between travelers and locals worldwide,” also offers foodie fun and off-beat adventures.

Kelly Kniewel stumbled onto tour guiding after experiencing burnout in her previous career in the beverage industry.

An Airbnb Experiences host, Kniewel now leads small group tours of Chicago, introducing locals and visitors alike to many of its little-known facets. “I’ve fallen in love with my city all over again

doing these tours,” says Kniewel, a selfproclaimed history geek.

She loves to take guests inside Art Deco and Beaux Arts buildings they may have passed before without realizing the gorgeous art and architecture that exists inside, such as the library-turned-cultural center, Chicago Cultural Center, boasting two impressive glass domes, one designed by Tiffany Glass.

Another favorite excursion is taking guests on a water taxi tour. “It’s a cheap and unique way to see Chicago. The water, both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, is so much a part of who we are as a city.”

During the limitations imposed during the COVID-19 period, Airbnb and other websites began offering experiences online, allowing people from all over the world to connect and make pastries with a Swedish baker, draw with a Mexican cartoonist, learn about apartheid from a South African or experience a day in the life of an American Olympic bobsledder.

Traveling the World Without Leaving Home

Hosting travelers can bring new meaning to a staycation, offering a rich opportunity for cross-cultural exchange without any exchange of currency. The popular CouchSurfing.com connects travelers with locals offering free use of a couch, air mattress or spare bedroom. Available in more than 200,000 cities worldwide, it has 14 million members and sponsors local language exchanges, dance classes, hikes and dinners, so there are opportunities to make new friends and have new experiences even without offering a place to sleep. (During COVID-19 restrictions, these activities were moved online.)

Similar organizations that offer opportunities for local hosting (including low- or no-cost lodging) include Servas.org, established in 1949, which stresses world peace and cultural exchange, and preinterviews potential guests and hosts to ensure safety; GlobalFreeloaders.com, a free registry for hosts and guests that do their own online screening and matching; and EvergreenClub.com, in which hosts provide a bed-and-breakfast homestay for travelers over age 50 for $20 a night.

An exciting option for homeowners is HomeExchange.com, a $150-a-year service that allows people in far-flung places to switch homes, either directly or through a staggered point system so they can truly live like locals.

John Fackenthal, of Rockville, Maryland, has hosted more than 100 couchsurfers from 29 countries, and loved every experience. “I had a big apartment in the heart of Washington, D.C., when I first started hosting, but lived alone and felt a little isolated. I wanted to bring back the youth hostel feel from travels in my younger days, where you’d hang out with fellow travelers and go hiking, share a meal or play cards,” he says.

A web developer, he recalls such memorable guests as a carpenter in his 60s from the Pacific Northwest that helped him with fixer-upper projects, a pair of pro volleyball players from the Czech Republic and two young women from China that prepared him a massive traditional Chinese feast “with all four burners going,” he says.

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Agrotourism, in which working farms open the barn doors to visitors for day or overnight trips, has the added advantage of supporting local agriculture. AgritourismWorld. com and FarmStayUS.com provide listings for farm stays worldwide searchable by type, such as Christmas tree farm, vineyard, orchard, dude ranch or alpaca farm.

The 40-acre Taos Goji Farm and Eco-Lodge Retreat, in Taos, New Mexico, is one such venue. “My husband and I returned to the land nine years ago after many years working as professionals in stuffy offices. The farm has been developed for our family and others who wish to be close to nature and to live off of the land,” says co-owner Elizabeth vom Dorp.

The farm is open for paid guests, as well as to the volunteers known as “Wwoofers” that come through Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms to help raise goji berries, fruits, vegetables

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and free-range chickens. All cabins date from the early 1900s, including an old dairy barn converted into a duplex and five sheep herder cabins. The farm is surrounded by a national forest, so many guests visit to enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and ballooning. “Families with children love to come and pick berries, collect eggs and pet the animals. We have rescue alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens and turkeys,” says vom Dorp.

While the world may still be at the mercy of unfortunate circumstances this summer, travel is ultimately a state of mind. By staying open, curious and present, there are always new encounters and discoveries underfoot very close to home.

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

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Everyday Adventures Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

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any Americans choose to travel in recreational vehicles (RVs) or well-equipped vans with all the comforts of home—no hotels, just the open road and a tank full of gas. Cindy Jane is a Florida naturalist, vegan advocate, accomplished artist and wife to land surveyor Kevin Georgeson. Now 50 years old, she’s had a dream since she was 18 to travel the country in a van, visiting state and national parks, hiking trails and spending quality time in nature. She envisions setting up an easel and painting in inspiring settings. “It’s about getting out of that social norm of always knowing what the next day is going to be like, doing the same thing every day. I like a little bit of the unknown, the unexpected. I want to see things. I want adventure. I want the freedom that comes with going,” she says.

The couple purchased a 2018 Ford Transit van with low mileage and a little warranty left on it. Together, they are customizing it to create a comfortable home away from home to satisfy Jane’s wanderlust. Crafty and resourceful, they voraciously watch YouTube videos to learn the ins and outs of solar panels, electrical hookups, kitchen countertops, insulation and 1,000 other details that go into a suc-

cessful buildout. They’re taking their time to do it right after investing thousands of dollars already. To document their progress and hopefully inspire others, they record videos on Jane’s smartphone and post them to her website (ArtfulVeganNomad.com).

Val and Nick Wheatley are veteran nomads, having travelled the world for almost four years in all kinds of rides, including the 1994 Ford Bronco they drove across the U.S. for six months. Camping outdoors was challenging, and they vowed never again to travel in a vehicle without a bed. They purchased a Ford Econovan to explore New Zealand and sold it three months later when they left. In Germany, where beautiful campgrounds and free public lots with inexpensive electric and water hookups are plentiful, a rented RV was the way to go. With experience, the couple has come to prefer converted vans or smaller RVs, thanks to their fuel savings and easier maneuverability in cities and on narrow country roads.

According to the Wheatleys, traveling and living in close quarters has its drawbacks. Cleaning out portable toilets and taking showers at truck stops can be challenging, but for the avid explorers,

these inconveniences were always eclipsed by jaw-dropping scenery and cultural immersion in new countries. “Because we had wheels and time, we got to see some cool stuff off the beaten track that most people that were visiting for a weekend or week never see,” says Val.

Offering tips, tricks, candid descriptions and inspiring photography of their many world-trotting experiences, the couple’s travel blog (WanderingWheatleys. com) tallied more than 600,000 visitors last year. Through online advertising and affiliate programs, they earned enough money for living and travel expenses. “The world actually isn’t a scary place at all. People all over the world in every culture are friendly and welcoming,” Nick says.

For those looking to connect with fellow travelers, there are numerous recreational clubs that offer base camps, programming and social opportunities. One such club is Sisters on the Fly (SistersOnTheFly.com), an all-women outdoor adventure club founded in 1999 by Maurrie Sussman and her sister Rebecca Clarke with a penchant for small, vintage trailers that are restored and embellished by their owners.

With 9,000 active members and an organizer in each state, these resourceful and festive ladies hold more than 1,000 events nationwide every year, including fly fishing, guided tours, kayaking, mountain climbing, biking and more. “It’s about being outdoors and meeting amazing women. We love going into the national parks, taking back roads and visiting all the small towns,” Sussman says.

Living in an RV or van full-time has become an attractive option for many people, including college kids looking for inexpensive housing or retirees on limited incomes. “I think more and more we’re seeing people who value their time more than a bunch of possessions,” says Jane. “Maybe that means working less and living more frugally, so you see a rise in minimalism and van life.”

For a wealth of information on vans and RVs as full-time options, as well as in-depth interviews with van lifers, visit Bob Wells’ YouTube channel CheapRVLiving.

Sandra Yeyati is a freelance writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Feeding Happiness

Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods

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by Marlaina Donato

hether it’s a pandemic, a breakup or a busy day with the kids, heading to the kitchen for a carb fix or a pint of ice cream is a common knee-jerk response to stress. It’s easy to get caught in a whirlpool of poor eating when our bodies need nutritional support more than ever.

Sustained or chronic stress can reduce levels of dopamine and serotonin—neurotransmitters linked to feelings of both satiety and happiness. “When serotonin levels are normal, it leads to both emotional satisfaction and a sense of fullness after a meal,” says Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Maria Marlowe, in New York City and Dubai. “Conversely, when serotonin levels are low, it can lead to depression and a tendency to reach for sweet and starchy foods.”

“Finding healthier substitutes that are less processed can make a huge impact.”

Experts agree that concentrating on weight loss or super-strict diets during times of adversity might do more harm than good. “Focusing on the need to lose weight during crisis will only do two things—make you feel guilty if you’re not eating what you think you’re supposed to and potentially make you eat more out of guilt,” says Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jennifer Neily, in Dallas.

Opting for healthier versions of favorite comfort foods is a doable compromise that can prevent endorphins from plummeting after the usual temporary spike.

“With the right ingredients and recipes, we can satisfy our cravings for sweet, salt, creamy or crunchy with healthier upgrades of our favorite junk foods,” says Marlowe.

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Stress-eating sparks only temporary physical and emotional fulfillment. “When your brain is in need of energy, it can mimic the symptoms of depression and anxiety,” notes Tara Waddle, holistic life coach at The Center of Balance, in Greeley, Colorado.

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Eating to stay healthy during hard times can tickle the taste buds without a lot of invested time. Marlowe’s go-to favorites like homemade banana ice cream or chocolate truffles not only take minutes to prepare, but fortify the brain. For must-have salty fa-

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vorites, she suggests opting for snack foods seasoned with unrefined or pink Himalayan salt, fresh guacamole, salsa, olives or pickles. Filling a seaweed sushi wrap with avocado can be a satisfying and easy snack.

For easy-exotic, Marlowe says, “I always keep coconut milk and unsweetened curry paste on hand to whip up a red Thai curry, my favorite 15-minute dinner.

Simply add fresh or frozen vegetables and protein of choice and you have a satisfying, flavorful meal that is faster than delivery.”

Waddle’s healthy comfort foods include nuts of different flavors, dried fruit and baked Brussels sprouts with nitritefree bacon, black pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. “The food you consider comfort food is comforting because it’s familiar,” she says. “When you start eating healthier food more often, it will become comfort food. Just keep trying new things.”

Keep it Simple

The kitchen can be our greatest ally during any life-storm, but having a stress-free strategy is key, especially paying attention to emotional states. “Ask yourself, ‘Is it head hunger or belly hunger? Above the neck or below the neck?’ If it’s the latter and that’s truly what is desired, don’t deny yourself, but choose with conscious understanding. Savor the flavor,” says Neily.

Marlowe recommends easy meal planning and maintaining an eating schedule. “This helps remove some of the stress and decision fatigue that comes with figuring out what to eat in the moment, especially with random ingredients in the fridge.” Food shopping can be an instant junk food trap. Waddle’s approach is a sure way to outsmart impulse buying based on habit. She says,“Start with the produce department first. This fills your cart with fresh foods and your cart will be full by the time you get to the snack aisle.”

Self-compassion can be one of the most important, yet overlooked considerations. “Regardless of what you choose to eat, be gentle with yourself,” notes Waddle.

“The guilt of eating poorly is more damaging than the food.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Sweet Recipes for Healthy Snacking Banana Ice Cream 2 overripe bananas ¼ tsp vanilla extract

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Add-Ins: choose as many as desired 2-3 tsp cacao powder 1 Tbsp almond butter 2-3 tsp carob powder 3-4 pitted dates ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 cup frozen strawberries 6 mint leaves 1 Tbsp coconut flakes (or coconut butter or shredded coconut) 1 Tbsp ginger 1 Tbsp almond butter or almonds ½-inch peeled ginger piece

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3 Tbsp cacao powder 1½ cups dates, pitted 3 Tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened

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Toppings (choose a few) Cacao nibs Cacao powder Sesame seeds Shredded coconut Pistachios, crushed Walnuts, crushed Acai powder Goji powder Maqui powder Pomegranate powder

Peel bananas, break in half and put in a zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Place all ingredients (banana base plus the add-in ingredients of choice) into a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, and blend on high until soft-serve ice cream consistency is reached, which should be in about 30 to 60 seconds.

Taste to determine whether any more add-ins are needed and re-blend if desired.

Spoon out and serve.

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Add cacao powder, dates and coconut to a blender. (A bullet blender works well.)

Blend until a paste is formed, which should only take a few seconds. Roll about a tablespoon or so of paste into a ball. Repeat.

Choose a topping, sprinkle it onto parchment paper and roll date ball in it to coat.

Fast, Healthy Pasta Gluten-free bean and legume-based pastas provide more fiber and protein compared to traditional pasta, points out Marlowe. She suggests placing a steamer basket full of chopped veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and squash over boiling pasta water for a quick pasta primavera.

Add some garlic sautéed in olive oil and a little salt and pepper.

Feel-Good Foods Serotonin boosters for better mood and digestive harmony:

bananas, pineapple, kiwi, plums, all types of berries, tomatoes, raw cacao nibs, 90 percent dark chocolate, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, butternuts (related to walnuts), almonds, eggs, beans, oats, protein-rich foods, sea vegetables, avocados, Swiss chard, beets, green tea and spices like turmeric.

Dopamine boosters for better mood and memory, and warding off neurodegenerative diseases: artichokes, ripe bananas, tahini, wheat germ, almond butter, leafy greens, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, papaya, red beets, apples, watermelon, blueberries and prunes.

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

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Homebody Workouts Getting Fit Without a Gym

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hen getting to the gym is not possible, there are plenty of options to explore for at-home workouts. From finding fun ways to stay fit to getting loved ones involved, figuring out what works and committing to a few simple goals is a good start.

Although it may be hard to pull ourselves up from the couch during periods of adversity, sticking to an exercise program can help boost immunity and emotional resilience. “Not feeling like exercising is common during stressful times, but try to

remember how good you feel afterward and the sense of accomplishment. Remember the why,” says life coach Suzanne King, in Marlton, New Jersey.

Begin With the Basics Trainers agree it’s important to see working out and taking care of our health as an investment, and having a plan goes a long way. “You would never just brush off a business appointment if it was in your calendar and you knew you had to attend,” says personal trainer Chris Wong, in

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Oakville, Ontario. “The simple act of putting it in your schedule makes it real. Now you have a responsibility. Now you have structure.”

Stephanie Mansour, host of the PBS fitness and health show Step it up with Steph, concurs: “Once I started viewing workouts as my own personal confidenceboosting time, a lightbulb went off in my head and I became addicted to this time with myself.” The Chicago-based personal trainer recommends lightening up. “Find something fun. Do something goofy like dancing around. Schedule this in and instead of ‘workout’, call it ‘pump-up time for me’.”

Getting outside and hitting the trails or walking every evening after dinner is a great way to get oxygen-infused aerobic time. “Use outdoor space to your advantage,” says Wong. “I’ve taught boot camps at parks, and one game I like doing is Touch 20 Things. Run around and touch 20 things at least 15 to 20 feet apart, but don’t touch the same thing twice. He also suggests doing sprints or bear crawls for distance exercise and step-ups on park benches or large rocks. “If a park is not available, similar things can be done in your backyard. Just have fun with it.”

Exercising Outside the Box Working out with a different rule set offers an invitation to add a new twist to a usual favorite. “I personally practice martial arts every day, but that can be done in a variety of ways,” says Wong, pointing to gentle qigong, shadow boxing, breathing exercises, footwork drills and heavy bag training.

He recommends exercising every day, but limiting more intense workouts to three or four times a week. Cardio exercises such as walking and bicycling are a good daily choice, while high-intensity interval training workouts can be accomplished with minimal or no equipment. There are a variety of methods with timing elements that can be used to get a good workout.

For example, with the As Many Rounds As Possible regimen, three exercises are done back-to-back for as many rounds as possible in a 10-to12-minute period.

Exploring free online classes on YouTube and other platforms opens up even

more options, including yoga, Pilates and dance classes. Many trainers offer virtual workouts over Zoom or Skype live in real time. There are also mobile apps with workouts available for download.

The Support Factor Partners or family members can help each other to stay on a workout schedule.

“You can set up a chart for you and your family members to put a star or checkmark once you’ve finished a workout.

Turn it into a competition, and whoever has the most stars at the end of a few weeks gets to pick the workout for the whole family to do,” suggests Mansour.

Partners can also make a pact to take care of the kids when it is the other’s turn to grab some fitness time.

Being motivated is easier with some self-love, King reminds us: “You can begin something new by fully appreciating yourself with daily gratitude.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer.

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FAMILY STORIES Help Kids Cope During Tough Times

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and fewer behavior problems. After 9/11, children that tested high in measures of family narratives proved to be more resilient and less stressed.

Family stories can be of loss—“Once we had it all”—or of triumph—“We came up from nowhere”—but the most powerful stories are those that show both the peaks and the valleys, the hilarious escapades and deep losses. “Even simply hearing what other people wish they could have done differently helps to offer children a broader perspective to current experiences,” says Carrie Krawiec, a family therapist at Birmingham Maple Clinic, in Troy,

Do you know how your parents met?

Do you know where your mother grew up?

Do you know where your father grew up?

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n these challenging times as our children struggle to cope with a swiftly changing world, one of the best things we can do is simply to let them know what strong stuff they come from. Decades of research show that children that know their family’s stories—especially how their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other forebears overcame adversity—have the ability to handle societal and personal trauma better.

“Family stories help children feel safe, secure and grounded,” says psychology professor Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., director of the Family Narratives Lab at Emory University, in Atlanta. “The stories provide a sense that they belong to something larger than themselves.” In the midst of unsettling events, she says it’s especially important for children to know that the family has been through hard times before and persevered.

Emory research shows that children, teens and young adults that know more of their family’s narratives have a greater sense of control over their lives, more self-esteem, better grades, higher social competence, less anxiety and depression,

Michigan. Accounts of the deepest trauma also prove formative: Knowing how their great-grandparents survived the Holocaust gave young adults a sense of gratitude, pride, courage and a greater religious commitment, a University of Pennsylvania study found.

Stories unfold easily at holiday dinners and during long car rides; even during an ordinary dinner, some kind of story—“Guess what happened today at the store?”—occurs about every five minutes, Fivush’s research shows. But summer vacation or days spent together inside a house provide a special opportunity for kids to dive deeper into their family background.

For example, they can write an essay about a grandparent or aunt, write and direct a play with siblings, make a scrapbook, read history or novels to study events that took place during a specific time period, write a song or story from the ancestor’s point of view, research and draw a family tree or create a mini-documentary based on an interview with an older relative.

This is the quiz used in family narrative research, but Fivush cautions that the 20 questions are only a starting point, and many more can be created. Nor does getting the facts exactly right matter—those can easily be in dispute among family members. “It is the telling, the sharing and the listening that is more important than the story itself,” she says.

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Do you know where some of your grandparents met?

Do you know where your parents were married?

Do you know what went on when you were being born?

Do you know the source of your name?

Do you know some things about what happened when your brothers or sisters were being born?

Do you know which person in your family you look most like?

Do you know which person in the family you act most like?

Do you know some of the illnesses and injuries that your parents experienced when they were younger?

Do you know some of the lessons that your parents learned from good or bad experiences?

Do you know some things that happened to your mom or dad when they were in school?

Do you know the national or ethnic background of your family?

Do you know some of the jobs that your parents had when they were young?

Do you know some awards that your parents received when they were young?

Do you know the names of the schools that your mom went to?

Do you know the names of the schools that your dad went to?

Do you know about a relative whose face “froze” in a grumpy position because he or she did not smile enough?

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Fathers Know Best

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ads, lighten up. Yes, all dads project their own fears and hopes on their children. If Dad dreamed of becoming a first baseman for the Yankees, he’ll push Johnny into baseball, ignoring his son’s preference for woodworking. If Dad harbored hopes of being the next Hemingway, he’ll praise Mary’s poetry, and maybe skip a few of her tedious soccer games.

Those are the facts, ma’am. Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids. It’s not built into fatherhood to let kids willy-nilly develop their own talents and dreams. Does that ruin the kids? Who knows? It happens in just about every family, so good luck finding a control group for the experiment.

There may be no hope for the kids, but how about the dads? What might happen if they notice this odd behavior and how might that lighten their own loads?

Most of us dads, most of the time, initially take on the responsibility of fatherhood—income, protection, education—with drive and purpose. We make compromises with our pre-dad selves. The sports car gets traded in for a minivan. Playing guitar becomes a hobby, not a professional goal. We sign on at the warehouse. New dads around the country are making these changes every day, and mostly with alacrity.

It’s later, when the perfect infant becomes the complaining toddler or

rejecting teenager, that the vexing notion arises that another life could have been lived. This form of nostalgia—for what never came—is bitter. The word “nostalgia”, after all, comes from the Greek for “the pain of going home”.

But by seeing himself project his dreams on his children, a father can also see how he’s holding onto a suspect belief that another life would have been better. With maturity, a dad can revisit his adolescent dreams; not nostalgically, but with the wisdom that comes with age. Did I really have a chance at the Yankees? Be real. Weren’t there two guys in high school alone who had more talent?

Asking these questions, a father might even notice that no one in the family measures his worth in worldly achievements.

A dad is best remembered in his capacity for love, kindness, forgiveness, everyday strength and friendliness. Your child may know you’re a master carpenter. But what she remembers is that day when you gently showed her the right way to hold a hammer.

Neal Allen is a spiritual coach and author who shares seven children, step-children and grandchildren with his wife, writer Anne Lamott. His book on a new path to personal freedom will be released by Hierophant Publishers in spring 2021. For more information, visit ShapesOfTruth.com.

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David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age

by Sandra Yeyati

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avid Hamilton has authored 10 books, including The Little Book of Kindness, How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body and The Five Side Effects of Kindness. He holds a doctorate in organic chemistry and spent four years in the pharmaceutical industry developing drugs for treating cardiovascular disease and cancer.

During clinical research trials, he noticed that a significant number of people experienced health improvements while on fake, or placebo, drugs. This inspired a career change more than 20 years ago, when he became a writer and public speaker teaching people how to understand and harness the mindbody connection to improve health.

We are genetically wired for kindness. The genes that produce the kindness hormone are some of the oldest in the human genome, like 500 million years old. So, our natural state is to care, to be kind and compassionate. But in life, we get caught up in everyday stresses and worries—financially, work-wise and in relationships—that often obscure that natural tendency to care. When a lot of that stuff is taken away, people’s natural sense of kindness and compassion come to the surface.

Have you noticed an increase in kindness during the current pandemic emergency?

Absolutely. We’ve been called to unify, to recognize that we are part of the same human family. There’s a global outpouring of compassion. We’re transforming, becoming more aware of our own kindness and the needs of other people.

On another level, I saw a meme that said, “It feels like the universe has sent us home to our rooms to think about what we’ve done.” There’s research that correlates an increase in viruses and parasites over the last couple of years to a loss in biodiversity due to human action, like knocking down rain forests and humaninduced climate change. Species extinctions are 1,000 to 10,000 times greater today than they’ve ever been in recorded history, except for 65 million years ago

I think so. In the past, you said things like, “Hello, how are you?” as a greeting. But now, when people say it, they really mean it. There’s a sense of genuine compassion that I think is coming out in everyone on a scale that I’ve never seen before. We’re feeling empathy for people that are suffering, but also feeling empathy for each other, because we realize that everyone is in a similar place.

How do you explain this upsurge in kindness during social distancing and isolation?

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when an asteroid crashed into the Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs. Parasites, viruses and bacteria have nowhere else to go, so they’re jumping species, from bats to humans, for example. We’re being called spiritually not only to be more compassionate and kind to each other, but also to recognize the damage we’re doing to the planet and to be more respectful of nature, the environment and animals.

What are the positive physical effects of kindness?

Physiologically speaking, kindness is the opposite of stress. Where feeling stressed can increase blood pressure, tense the nervous system and suppress the immune system, feelings induced by kindness reduce blood pressure, calm the nervous system and elevate the immune system.

Are certain acts of kindness better than others?

It doesn’t matter what you do. What matters most is that you do it because you mean it; you genuinely have a sense of empathy and want to help someone. All of the physiological benefits of kindness come because the feelings induced by kindness generate what I call kindness hormones, the most important one being oxytocin, which is a female reproductive hormone that also plays a big role in cardiovascular health.

Can a small act of kindness really make a difference in the world?

Absolutely. It’s been charted scientifically that if you do something kind for somebody, that person will be kind or kinder to five other people over the next day or two because of how you made them feel. Those five people will be kind or kinder to five further people, which turns into 25 people, and each of those 25 will be kind to five people, which takes it to 125 people’s lives that can be changed and affected in small and large ways three social steps away from you simply because of one tiny little thing you did.

Sandra Yeyati is a freelance writer in Naples, Florida. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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POWER UP YOUR BRAIN Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

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meat for soy and fish protein, eating antioxidant-rich produce such as pomegranate, blueberries, spinach and kale, and consuming lots of nitrate-rich food like celery and leafy greens which are converted to NO in the body. He especially recommends beets—one study reported that in juice form, it increases nitric oxide levels by 21 percent in 45 minutes—as well as dark chocolate. In a Harvard study, older people that drank two cups of hot chocolate a day for 30 days had improved blood flow to the brain and better memory.

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Take amino acid supplements. “Consuming supple-

ments containing both L-arginine and L-citrulline are welldocumented to boost the production of endothelium-derived NO,” says Ignarro. “Adding antioxidants to the amino acid mix provides added benefit by increasing NO levels.” He recommends pomegranate extract, cocoa flavonols and omega-3 supplements.

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ur brain has many well-known structures like the amygdala that detects danger and the prefrontal cortex that enables planning, but we often take for granted the 400 miles of blood vessels that push through a liter of blood per minute, carrying in oxygen and nutrients, and porting out wastes. “Our brains are highly metabolic organs, so they require lots of nutrients and oxygen to function properly, and those can only get to our brain when we have good blood flow,” says naturopathic physician Emilie Wilson, of the Synergy Wellness Center, in Prescott, Arizona.

When that blood flow is optimal, we feel energized and clear-headed; when it’s low, we feel foggy and listless. Low levels of cranial blood flow have been linked in brain imaging studies to strokes and dementia, as well as bipolar disorder, depression and suicidal tendencies. The first imperative for healthy cranial blood flow is to make sure our blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers are in a healthy range. Health practitioners can help us address that, as well as the conditions linked to reduced blood flow—heart disease, hypothyroidism, diabetes, anemia, depression and smoking. To boost brain blood flow, specific lifestyle strategies have proven to be highly effective:

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Eat strategically, especially beets and chocolate.

Nitric oxide (NO) is made in the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line blood vessels; it relaxes the inner muscles of those vessels, maximizing blood flow. “The continuous formation of NO in the brain is essential to life,” says prominent pharmacologist Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., who received the Nobel Prize in Science in 1998 for discovering that humans produce NO and that it lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. He advocates passing up

ball playing, weight lifting and yoga all help improve cranial blood flow, says Ignarro: “Physical activity stimulates the production of NO in all arteries, including those in the brain.” In one study, women over 60 that walked for 30 to 50 minutes three or four times a week increased ongoing cranial blood flow up to 15 percent. Yoga exercises like downward dog and shoulder stands also raise blood flow in the head.

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Play music. Research using functional magnetic resonance imaging published in Scientific Reports found that blood flow in the brain increases when people listen to music they love, whether it’s Mozart or Eminem. In a recent study, Weightless, a song written by the British group Macaroni Union along with sound therapists, reduced participants’ anxiety levels by 65 percent and physiological resting rates by 35 percent.

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Do a chanting meditation. Kirtan Kriya, a 12-minute

daily meditation that includes chanting, finger movements and visualization, “has been researched for over 18 years and has documented benefits in increasing blood flow to the brain,” says Krystal Culler, senior Atlantic fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute, in San Francisco and Ireland. YouTube offers several versions, as does the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (Tinyurl.com/12MinuteYogaMeditation).

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Consider acupuncture and craniosacral therapy.

“Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to boost blood flow, and it can also relax tense muscles in the neck and head, which can impair blood flow more than we realize,” says Wilson. She also recommends the gentle, hands-on-head approach of craniosacral therapy: “It can directly improve blood flow by removing restrictions, and it can also rebalance sympathetic and parasympathetic functions, which has beneficial effects on our nervous system and on blood flow.”

Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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toms such as pacing or excessive salivating that mimic anxiety. If SAS is diagnosed, owners must understand that dogs aren’t exacting revenge and should never be punished for behavior exhibited when they are terrified, advise veterinarians.

brain, the more enriching life is for the dog and the more it calms them down,” says Mittsy Voiles, a behavior specialist at the Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic, in Wisconsin.

Natural Solutions

Good nutrition allows dogs to be more successful citizens. “If you make the baseline fundamentals good, it gives the dog the ability to think, process its environment and have less anxiety,” says holistic veterinarian Catherine Alinovi, at Healthy Pawsibilities, in Clearwater, Florida. Processed kibble with food coloring is doggie junk food. “Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food,” at NaturalAwakenings. com, suggests healthier feeding options.

How a dog is fed can also have an impact. Putting food in puzzle toys facilitates a brain exercise that improves confidence.

“Dogs who spend part of their day working out puzzles are really engaging that opportunistic scavenger part of their biology,” says Voiles.

Commonly, pet owners are turning to the hemp plant derivative CBD as a calming aid. For those considering nutraceuticals, herbs and supplements, a holistic veterinarian can make recommendations.

Human Tricks

A 2018 study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior suggests that petting a dog for one minute before leaving may make the dog calmer during separation. Some dogs feel safest when left in a crate covered with a blanket. The human attitude toward separation can be felt by the dog, as well, but some dogs simply need more help coping.

Soothing Separation Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

by Julie Peterson

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eparation anxiety is a common canine problem, diagnosed in as many as 40 percent of dogs seen by veterinary behavioral specialists. When the dog is left alone, it may serenade the neighbors, soil the house or cause damage.

Stories abound of unstuffed couches, dugup floors, destroyed window coverings and dog injury from chewing out of a crate or trying to escape through windows.

In an article on separation anxiety syndrome (SAS) in the Journal of American Veterinary Medicine, Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, cites several studies that agree on common risk factors for SAS in dogs: history of traumatic separation, inexperience with being alone, excessive greetings and prolonged departures by owners, relocation and changes in routine or family structure.

Symptoms vary in scope and degree, but SAS is painful for both dog and parent.

Repeatedly returning home to complaints from neighbors or considerable damage can cause owners to surrender their dogs.

Get the Diagnosis

If a dog is acting out, an assessment is needed to ensure that what seems like SAS isn’t caused by underlying conditions.

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Changing the brain might be the way to go. Calmer Canine is a device that sends targeted, pulsed, electromagnetic field (tPEMF) signals to the dog’s brain. Unlike approaches like medications, supplements and cannabidiol (CBD) that have to be administered repeatedly as needed, “the dog gets two, 15-minute treatments per day for four to six weeks,” says veterinarian Judy Korman, at Assisi Animal Health, in New York City and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A 2019 pilot study of nine dogs that she conducted in cooperation with the North Carolina State University of Veterinary Medicine, which developed the device, showed that the tPEMF signals reduced anxiety and restored calm.

Exercise

“I’ve tried medication and natural supplements, and have found that what works best for all three of my dogs is plenty of exercise. Long walks, especially in new locations with new smells, are a favorite,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at Keep the Tail Wagging and Dog Mom Style, in Marysville, Washington.

There is a physiological reason for engaging in walks guided by the dog’s nose.

“The more the dog is able to take in scent, the more it triggers the seeking part of the

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Diffusing calming essential oils may relax some dogs, but a mild scent for humans could supersaturate a dog’s olfactory organ, preventing them from smelling what’s necessary. Learning how to use essential oils safely around pets is critical. But the pacifying scent of natural pheromones that mimic the comfort of nursing are hard to beat; pheromone-based products in sprays, diffusers, wipes and collars can be found in natural-health stores and pet stores. “It’s effective for dogs who need to feel safe or when adjusting to a new environment,” says Voiles.

ThunderShirts, special blankets and Dog TV are tried by many, but no one option works for every dog. “When people try things and don’t get improvement, they should seek a holistic veterinarian who can help figure out what is going on,” says Alinovi.

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and the environment. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 16

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Surrendering into Serenity - 7pm. With Rev Jim Toole. Explore inspirational and practical techniques to release energetic imbalances of the past, clear blockages that keep you stuck and create openings to experience the freedom and fulfillment you truly want in your life. Learn and put into practice both practical and awareness methods that creates deep Inner Peace. Facebook Live, Sarasota Center of Light Facebook Page, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4 The Anti-Aging Series Part 1: How Food Affects the Aging Process - 6pm. Ahh, the joy of sitting down to a feast. Food means so many things - from communion to indulgence, and from longevity to early aging. But what if there were some small steps you could take to make sure the food you eat always means communion rather than indulgence, and longevity rather than early aging? And what if it didn’t mean a radical change in diet? Whether you’re young, middle-aged or a senior citizen, this class will show you some surprising quick and easy steps that you can make on your computer to turn your food into medicine for longevity. With technology therapist Ray Foley. $10 (free for members - for more information see link.) inyurl.com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Free Medical Cannabis Educational Event - Sponsored by Muv, Trulieve, Surterra - 5:307pm. Please join us for our virtual informational event. Here, you will find answers to 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 you can join us! Event Sponsors Muv, Trulieve & Surterra. Call 941-217-6828 to register, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 The Overthinker’s Series Part 1: Find Direction When You Feel Lost - 6pm. There was a time when you knew exactly who you were and how you served. You had vision, you had momentum, and you had the means. And then...life happened.

New expectations were laid down, new rules happened, the world shifted. And you went along with it, because you’re adaptable and wise. But now… you’re ready to recalibrate the compass and blow the dust off your old map. You’re ready to get back on track. How do you arrange all that excessive thinking in a way that supports you? This class will prepare you well. With Ontologist & Philosopher Elizabeth A Wilson. $10 (free for members - for more information see link.) Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Returning to Balance - Clearing, Balancing and Activating Your Chakras - 10-11:30am. With Rev Jim Toole. Explore how clearing and balancing your chakras creates an opportunity to activate their frequencies and related qualities to bring healing and well-being to your Mind, Body and Spirit. This informational and interactive class will offer energet-

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ic, practical and awareness techniques to bring you and your chakras into alignment with your purpose, expression and experience in your life. Presented on Zoom, online. $10, (Nobody turned away). Register at SarasotaCenterofLight.com (calendar page) or call the office at 941-953-6620.

Intro to The Birth and Development of Metaphysical Thought - 7:30-9:30pm. With Gerry Greig. This is the history and development of metaphysical thought and how this church, SCOL, has evolved from this exciting history. In many ways SCOL is like other “New Thought” churches. And in many ways SCOL is distinctive with a lot more to offer. We will look at this in detail.This course is not just history, it is looking at YOUR concepts of God, Spirit, Love and Joy. Facebook Live, Sarasota Center of Light Facebook Page, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Join us for a Virtual Cool Night with 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 get answers to any additional questions you may have. This is a Virtual 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 register for this virtual event.

Schedule your consultation and reserve your spot today! Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota, PointLumineux.com.

The 5 Energy Types Part 1: Introduction to the Human Design - 6pm. This class begins a new series of exploration of the marvelous and mystical Human Design. With this ancient knowledge and brand-new wisdom, you will tap into a tool for achieving better health, greater empowerment and living your Purpose. This class is a 60-minute-deepdive into the relationship between your energetic programming and your divine blueprint. Included: A free chart of your design will give you a beautiful visual model of your energetic make up. With Chuck Pisa, Esoteric Healer. $10 (free for members - for more information see link.) Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Free Medical Cannabis Educational Event - 5:307pm. Please join us for our virtual informational event. Here, you will find answers to your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to consultations – now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux! We hope you can join us! Call 941-217-6828 to register, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Introduction to Fascia - 6:30pm. With the COVID-19 crisis, our evening programs have moved online. You are invited to attend a Zoom webinar.

You will learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how fascia problems are resolved with gentle manual therapy.Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation.

Visit GentleBay.com to register for the webinar.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 A Course In Miracles – A Teacher for Mind, Body and Spirit - 2-3pm. With Joan Volpe. Metaphysical

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principles found in A Course In Miracles (ACIM) help us to understand how we create our own reality.

Are we fully aware of our response and reactions to during this pandemic and in these changing times? Join us to learn more about the miracles that surround us and our role in creating miracles.

ACIM assists in helping us recognize the REAL problem, so that it can be resolved. In our time together, we will have the opportunity to focus, center, and come to peace. Facebook Live, Sarasota Center of Light Facebook Page, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Purification Series Part 1: WHY MOVE? - 6pm.

What’s so great about moving your body? It’s so exhausting and boring. How many times have you just looked at your running shoes and said...eh, not today, I’m too tired...? Well! So have I. And the end result wasn’t pretty. The thing is...we KNOW we have to exercise. Why is it such a chore? Let’s talk about what exercise means to YOU and really explore the what, why and how movement reverses aging and chronic disease. But MOST importantly, let’s explore how to really listen to what your body needs.

With Tatiana Thompson, Health Coach. $10 (free for members - for more information see link.) Tinyurl. com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Reboot, Reset - 6pm. A rare and exclusive workshop delivered by award-winning medical Qigong practitioner Dr. Cynthia Clark. Did you know that the chemical and energetic effects of stress are stored in your organs and the cumulative effect impacts your performance? If you are experiencing brain fog, muscle fatigue or poor focus and negative decision-making, then you need this workshop.

Perfect for athletes, executives and professionals, this session delivers meaningful and natural medical insight and practical steps for complete reboot and reset of your potential. With Dr. Cynthia Clark, AP, CAN. $15. Visit Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 The Universal Service - 10:30am. This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrate all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Reverends rotate leading the services each week. Rev. Zan Benham will officiate this one.

Her title is, Mi Takuye Oyasin: All Is Related.

Something for everybody. Formerly at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Something for everybody.

Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839. On Zoom, https://zoom. us/j/812208049\ RisingTideInternational.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Accessing Deeper Awareness and Higher Consciousness - 7-8:30pm. With Rev Jim Toole. Explore a deeper sense of your connection to your inner knowing and higher self. Discover how to create clarity and focus in your awareness and expansion and awakening in your consciousness. Learn and practice mindfulness, meditative and esoteric techniques for an elevated and illuminated experience of your highest and of your experience of Source.

Presented on Zoom, online. $10, (Nobody turned away). Register at SarasotaCenterofLight.com (calendar page) or call the office at 941-953-6620.

plan ahead THURSDAY, JULY 2 The Anti-Aging Series Part 2…How Physical Activity Affects the Aging Process - 6pm. Get up at 6am, do 100 pushups, 50 stomach crunches, 99

classifieds 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. jumping jacks, jog to the pool, swim 1 mile… and then BBRRRING goes the alarm to wake me up before my dream of a young body is even complete.

And honestly - I’m kind of relieved. Is all this really necessary for a long life? What if there was a way to support my body’s core strength and physical agility without having to become an athlete today?

Well...There is! Whether you’re young, middle-aged or a senior citizen, this class will show you some surprisingly easy steps you can take while at your computer to deeply improve the physical activity you DO for your longevity. With Technology Therapist Ray Foley. $10 (free for members - for more information see link.) Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

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sunday Sunday Service and Celebration - 10am. Come join us at the Church of Light for healings, meditation and messages. Private and group readings by appointment. Contact Rev Shari. Church of Light, 2408 43rd Ave. West, Bradenton, 941-751-5683.

CMF Sunday Worship Service - Although we will likely remain on a RECESS from holding physical services and classes during the month of June, and possibly longer, we are continuing to stay connected with our members and friends. During June, the latest schedules for CMF physical assemblies will be posted on the HOME PAGE of our website. If you would like our Prayer Outreach Program volunteers to send daily prayers of healing and protection for you or a loved one for 7 days beginning on Sundays, then please send your request with the name to us at CMFofSarasota@gmail.com. And, if you would like to be added to our email distribution of a weekly Worship Service Alternative package of inspirational materials, just let us know. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota.

CMFsarasota.org, Facebook: CMF of Sarasota.

The Universal Service -10:30am on Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/812208049 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. Formerly at Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org.

Unity of Sarasota- 10:30am. Services available on the Web and Facebook Live. The Sunday Celebration service includes a message and lively music. Check website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Sunday Morning Celebration Service - 11am.

Join us as we come together as a spiritual family and community, sharing our love and light for ourselves, for each other, our country and the world.

Be a part of sharing the energy and illumination of our hearts and souls together through conversation, meditation, a talk and an affirmation. Will be offered as Facebook Live if public gathering is not possible.

Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-9536620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Cultural Coast 11am. Virtual Gathering Via FaceBook & YouTube Live. Join us the first Sunday each month for a contemplative/meditative experience. The rest of the month is a bit more lively - always an inspiring message based on the Science of Mind (New Thought) philosophy, featuring local & internationally known musicians. Contact Rev. Theresa Fieberts 941-3760177, CSLCulturalCoast.org.

monday Living Spiritual Circle - 11am and 5pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 5:45pm. Online!

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.

Ongoing classes $65/4 movement lessons w/replays.

941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Contact Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/SarasotaClasses-Feldenkrais/ Once I receive payment you will receive link to Virtual Meeting on Zoom.

Pub Theology - 6:30-8pm, the 2nd Mon. of the month available on Zoom. With Rev. Amy Zehe.

Bring your Spiritual questions. Check website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Feldenkrais’ AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® ONLINE Opportunities!! – 7:15pm online. The mindset of Feldenkrais Essentials is to Inquire and ask questions. This is a TIME for NO striving. We simply ask you to be quiet and notice, BE and discover, how much more potential you have when you learn to ‘move with attention’, and, with the purpose to learn and expand! 941360-2248, FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Online - first two complimentary. Offer yourself TIME to be with yourself in your own HOME - Perfect! Register for this class through Zoom:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/v5ctc-mqqTMsdXEmqjQYrd0SYcgZwZv2CQ

tuesday Living Spiritual Circle – 3:30pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

wednesday Feldenkrais with Bonnie K - 9:45 and 11am. Online!

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.

Ongoing classes $65/4 movement lessons w/replays.

941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Contact Bonnie at: FeldenkraisinSarasota.com/SarasotaClasses-Feldenkrais/ Once I receive payment you will receive link to Virtual Meeting on Zoom.

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, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Unity of Sarasota - 7pm. Weekday service with music and inspiration. Services available on the Web and Facebook Live. Check website for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

Connection, Healing, Connection and Meditation - 7pm. Join us for a time of healing, connection and meditation offered by Rev Jim Toole. Let us all come together and experience the energy and inspiration that can make such a powerful difference in our individual lives, our lives together and for the world.

Will be offered as Facebook Live if public gathering is not possible. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday Living Spiritual Circle - 4pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

friday Living Spiritual Circle - 11am. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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. Will be offered online on Zoom by invitation. Please contact Rev Jim at 941-330-5031 or RevJimToole@gmail.com.

saturday 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 - 8am1pm, 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. 2 nd & 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, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

The Third Testament? - 11am. Introduction to the life work of Martinus. Live Stream with chat questions. Free. 941-462-3177, TheThirdTestament.info.

Living Spiritual Circle - 1pm. Circles via zoom with Rev. Suzi. Check website to sign up and for other classes available on Zoom. 3023 Proctor Rd., 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.org.

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LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Dr. Ernesto Fernandez 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Medicine with integrity: with Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy medicine, medical Qi Gong and herbs, we help to restore vitality and full functioning to your body, mind and spirit. We do this through education, treatment and healthy methods. With safe, effective and personally tailored programs, our clients experience Health Freedom!

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!

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Dr. Cynthia Clark 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Medicine with integrity: with Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy medicine, medical Qi Gong and herbs, we help to restore vitality and full functioning to your body, mind and spirit. We do this through education, treatment and healthy methods. With safe, effective and personally tailored programs, our clients experience Health Freedom!

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FACES BY DR ANNA

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

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.

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ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

Community for health + wellness.

Offering hemp CBD, bulk herbs, remedies, sage, gifts, cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in psychic readers daily. Open Tues - Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Closed Sun + Mon

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

Celebrating 28 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious living 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. Always looking for experienced teachers, psychic readers, and astrologers..

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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.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

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

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 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 nementTM, 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.

DENTISTRY FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

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

Our Holistic practice is committed to achieving optimal health using the highest standards in professional care and safety working together with our integrative modalities. Our approach to dentistry is based on honesty, integrity and respect.

ENERGY HEALING HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

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

INQUIRE WITHIN GODDESS SHOPPE Goddess Healing with Susan 1653 5th Street, Sarasota 941-330-9274 TheGoddessShoppe.net Susan@TheGoddessShoppe.net

Susan Milligan is a Physician Assistant, Reiki Master, and graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing specializing in Energy Healing and Past Life Regression.

WHITE SANDS DENTISTRY

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

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.

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Chuck Pisa, BS, LMBT, LMT, CPEH 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

HEALING ARTS EDUCATION LIFE SPECTRUM INSTITUTE Juliet Mathison Sarasota 770-465-6294 LifeSpectrumInstitute.com

Healing arts education for professionals. Unique, leading edge content. Study path options for manual therapy practitioners and experienced energy healers.

Integrative Kinesiology, Inception Point Balancing, Meridian Therapies, Autonomic Fascial Integration (AFI) and more. AFI Level One is now scheduled and open for registration. 16 CEUs for LMTs.

HEALTH COACH LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Energy Medicine, Medical Qigong, Chinese Herbology for the treatment of physical, energetic and spiritual disease.

Tatiana Thompson, CHC, Health Coach 528 48th Street Circle East., Bradenton 941-923-9355 Office@LongevityWC.com LongevityWellnessClinic.com

Tatiana Thompson, CHC, is a health coach and physical therapist with a groundbreaking approach to revolutionizing her clients’ use of food for healing, impacting their health and happiness beyond measure.

Chuck Pisa, BS, LMBT, LMT, CPEH is an energy worker with a unique blend of Esoteric Healing, reconnection therapy and coaching that facilitates multi-layered healing and powerful paradigm shifts in his clients’ approach to life.

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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.

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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.

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

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!

SARASOTA DISC CENTER

Dr. David Cifra, DC Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist 315-345-7390 DoctorCifra@SyracuseDiscCenter.com SyracuseDiscCenter.com

Medical Breakthrough Technology!

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Specialist, Dr. David Cifra, DC.Advanced procedure for patients who have back and neck pain and want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections,and unnecessary surgeries. Over 90% effective.

No pain, No drugs, No surgery.

Call today 315-345-7390. FREE CONSULTATION.

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

PET SUPPLIES

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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!

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

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

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

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

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

Sarasota/Manatee Edition

3231 Gulf Gate Drive, Suite 204, Sarasota 941-266-8435 CMFSarasota.org Facebook: CMF of Sarasota

10:30 Sunday worship with inspired talk, music, spirit messages and healing.

Weekly classes, special events, monthly message gallery. Come to engage, be enriched and enlightened.

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.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING CULTURAL COAST Rev. Theresa Fieberts 941-376-0177 CSLCulturalCoast.org Info@CSLCulturalCoast.org

Sunday 11 am, join us online at https://www. facebook.com/ CSLCulturalCoast or our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCoKE3jPkKpBUBRw3aMeuFg/videos Sometimes meditative, sometimes rockin’ ~ always heart/mind opening!

Inspiring Spiritual connection through message & Music. Tuesday Prayer Circle & Thursday meditation via Zoom. Visit CSLCulturalCoast.org for links.

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.

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.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT NECK AND BACK PAIN

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

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

SPIRITUAL CENTERS

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