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Taste the MEATY Sweet Rainbow TRUTHS Slumber Expand Your Choosing Meat How to Get Your Palate with Colorful Veggies

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

30 MEATY TRUTHS

Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

34 THE EYES

TELL OUR STORY How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health

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by Linda Sechrist

36 TASTE THE RAINBOW Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

by Judith Fertig

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38 NIGHTTIME

PARENTING

Fostering Healthful Sleep

by Stephanie Dodd

40 ROLLING FOR FITNESS

DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility

by Randy Kambic

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42 DEVELOPING GARDENS INSTEAD OF GOLF COURSES

Agrihoods Use On-Site Farms to Draw Residents

by April Thompson

46 WELL-MANNERED CATS

Simple Ways to Get Kitty to Behave

by Sandra Murphy

50 LAND MANAGER ALLAN SAVORY ON

HOLISTIC PASTURING

How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change

by Linda Sechrist

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24 16 newsbriefs 24 healthbriefs 27 globalbriefs 28 ecotip 34 healingways 27 36 consciouseating 38 healthykids 40 fitbody 42 greenliving

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46 naturalpet 48 inspiration 50 wisewords 70 calendar 77 classifieds 81 resourceguide

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pring is in full bloom, and on the Suncoast, there are ample opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities during this time of year.

As we embrace the seasonal shift in weather (relatively speaking—this is Florida, after all!) and get back to nature, let’s also be mindful of the delicate environment right in our own backyard.

Respecting the planet’s natural beauty is an important social concern, and inside this issue, you’ll find informative articles on that topic. “Holistic Pasturing,” for example, delves into sustainable farming to promote ecological restoration and reverse the effects of climate change. Also, this month’s Green Living feature on “Agrihoods” highlights community initiatives, centered around urban and suburban horticulture.

Another way to practice eco-friendly behavior is through the quality of food we eat. “Meaty Truth” addresses the politics, economics, environmental hazards and health risks of consuming processed meats—plus, why locally sourced, organic and grass-fed alternatives are a greener option. In addition, “America’s Veggie Imbalance” offers practical advice on expanding our palates to both domestic and exotic vegetables.

So, embrace the Great Outdoors this spring and remember that nature is ours to cherish. Please email any comments or suggestions to Publisher@nasrq.com, and as always, I hope you’ll find this issue both insightful and enjoyable!

contact us Publisher Janet Lindsay Managing Editor Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer Contributing Writer Juliette Jones Calendar Editor Cheryl Hynes Design & Production Susan McCann Web Development Stephen Warne Social Media Manager Stephen Warne

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newsbriefs Second Annual “What Women Want Lifestyle & Wellness Expo” Returns to Sarasota

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oin us on April 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium for the What Women Want Lifestyle & Wellness Expo. This event is presented by ValiDate Dating and sponsored by Family Beautiful and Javita Coffee.

The What Women Want Lifestyle & Wellness Expo focuses various issues essential to women including family, health, entertainment, beauty and more. Discover innovative beauty products, spa and massage services, medical spas and facial rejuvenation services, fashion, jewelry and fine art.

Explore the latest in home improvement, automation and home security systems. Learn about financial planning, interior design and travel services including cruises, safaris and remote getaways.

Admission is free, and parking is abundant. Donations are graciously accepted to support More Too Life, a non-profit foundation established by Dr. Brook Bello to abolish the root causes of human trafficking and exploitation of children. Dr. Bello and others will be offering educational and informational seminars. In addition, all attendees will be entered in a grand prize drawing for a gift basket filled with an assortment of products and services for women valued over $5000.

Location: 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Fore more information, visit SarasotaExpo.com.

Dr. Anna Presents Acupuncture Facelift Seminar

On March 16, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on her unique muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift procedure. Muscles lose their tone gradually as a person ages which leads to the face gradually getting larger, and the expression getting droopier.

Dr. Anna’s technique three-dimensionally retightens the muscles over a series of treatments.

The eyes get wider, cheeks get higher, jawlines get firmer, lips get fuller, and all the details of a younger face return. Dr. Anna will also show pictures of results of people, ranging in age from 30–80.

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

To register for this seminar or schedule a free consultation, call 941-924-2723.

For more information, visit FacesbyDrAnna.com.

Health & Wellness Tune-Up Program

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ll-Natural Healing Medical Center in Sarasota is offering a comprehensive program to help people experience optimal wellness through nutrition and holistic treatments.

Since it is easier to prevent than to cure disease, All-Natural Healing Medical Center offers true health care—not just the “sick care” approach that conventional medicine trends to propagate in the U.S. It’s not the quantity of life that matters, but the quality. People often treat their possessions better than they treat themselves. The best investment you can make is your health. Therefore, our goal is to help you maintain wellness with monthly tune-ups, so you’re less likely to experience illness. This Health and Wellness Tune-Up is available in both six-month and one-year programs, and you can choose from the following treatment options: • One 30-minute session per month with Dr. House including a Nutritional Consultation, Body Assessment Evaluation and Tongue Diagnosis (Cost: $135/ six-months, $200/year) • One 30-minute session per month with Dr. House including four Sauna treatments per month, equating a total of 48 per year (Cost: $185/six-months, $299/ year) • One 30-minute session per month with Dr. House including four Sauna treatments per month, and your choice of one Massage or Acupuncture treatment per month (Cost: $400/six-month, $699/ year) • One 30-minute session per month with Dr. House including four Sauna treatments, one Massage and one Acupuncture treatment per month (Cost: $699/ six-months, $999/year) Location: 2650 Bahia Vista St., Suite 309, Sarasota. For more information, call 941953-3700 or visit AllNaturalHealingSRQ. com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Anti-Aging Seminar

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n March 18, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM., will give a seminar on Pearl Cream

by Dr. Anna, her revolutionary anti-aging serum made from real pearls and Chinese herbs without any preservatives. Pearls contain amino acids that retighten muscles and slowly return the face to its younger look with daily use. Dr. Anna will show picture results of people of all different ages. Pearl Cream by Dr, Anna is also available as a muscle tightening body lotion, men’s anti-aging line and sports performance line.

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

Family Healing Center Presents Detoxification Seminar

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oin Christina Captain, DAOM (c), MSAOM, MSHN, MA, to learn how detoxifying your body, mind and spirit can help prevent disease and promote wellness. View demonstrations of infrared sauna, ionic detox foot baths and acupuncture. A discounted session will also be available on the evening of the presentation. Mark your calendars for March 22, 6 p.m., for this informative event, taking place at Family Healing Center in the Midtown Medical Park. If you are unable to attend, complimentary one-on-one meet and greets are also available.

Location: 1219 S East Ave., Suite 104, Sarasota. To reserve your spot for this event or to schedule a meet and greet, call 941-951-1119 or email Dr_Captain@ FamilyHealingCenter.com. For more information, visit FamilyHealingCenter.com.

Eye Strain Can Lead to Neck Pain

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our hands clench, and your shoulders tighten. Your hands open softly, however, and the tension in your shoulders quiet. Similarly, your eyes stare, and your neck stiffens. But, when you learn to soften your gaze, that neck pain eases. This physical response occurs because sensory organs, such as the eyes and hands, affect your ability to move, thereby changing your posture.

On March 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais Practitioner, will help you explore those unconscious holding patterns and learn tools to regain control through her Soft “Eyes and Hands, Easy Neck and Shoulders” seminar. Using simple explorations of your eyes and hands, you will discover how to re-create patterns of action for more efficient and effective daily functioning.

Location: 1241 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $120. For more information and to register, call 941-587-4535, email Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com or visit FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

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Advance Your Career at Keiser University Sarasota Open House

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eiser University will host a “Spring into a New Career” open house event on March 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Sarasota campus. Current students, faculty and alumni will share information about the application process, programs and degrees offered at Keiser which can put attendees on the path to successful employment and career opportunities.

Prospective students will be able to interact with deans and program directors, prepared to answer questions about how Keiser University resources give individuals a competitive advantage in furthering their education and entering the workforce. Attendees at this academically focused open house can also participate in hands-on activities such as classroom and lab demonstrations.

With more than 100 different associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs offered in fields such as business, health care, culinary arts and legal studies, Keiser University continually monitors workplace trends to help students best apply their educational experience.

This school’s student-centered approach is focused on providing the necessary critical training skills and quality academics needed to directly enter the workforce upon graduation.

Location: 6151 Lake Osprey Dr., Sarasota. For more information, call 888-844-8404 or visit KUOpenHouse. com.

Four Pillars Opens to Foster the Mind, Body, Spirit and Social Connections

Four Pillars Presents “Honor Yourself” Workshop

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our Pillars, a new wellness center, opened its doors to the community in December 2015 as a unique “goto” place, complete with everything to fall in love with your mind, body and spirit. Located in the San Marco Plaza of Lakewood Ranch, Four Pillars provides wellness services, educational experiences and group activities that foster the four pillars of health: mind, body, spirit and social connections.

This retreat features an inspirational bookstore and gift shop, experienced massage therapists, a pampering esthetician for facials, caring life coaches, Reiki, and workshops and events. Four Pillars is also working with various New York Times best-selling authors to bring them to Lakewood Ranch in late 2016.

Start your journey with our free 20-minute Discovery Session or schedule an appointment for a facial or massage.

View the full list of workshops on the ‘event’ section of our website as well.

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his workshop will discuss the ideas from the book Honor Yourself: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving by Patricia Spadaro. As a participant, you will learn how to balance your own needs with others’ needs, how to draw boundaries, how to determine priorities, how to be honest about unhealthy people in your life, how to give from your heart rather than your head, how to honor endings, and how to find your own voice.

This class will help you give birth to your best self, so you can give creatively and abundantly, along with discovering the steps necessary to stay in balance. The twoday class and discussion will be held on March 8, 10 a.m. to noon, and March 10, 7–9 p.m.

Location: San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $15. For more information and to reserve your space, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Location: 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch.

For more information, call 941-373-3955, email Info@ FourPillarsFlorida.com or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com

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Please join us for an Anti-Aging Seminar with Dr. Anna Baker, D. O. M. Friday, March 18th at 1:00 PM No Preservatives • ALL Natural

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newsbriefs How Ozone Water Purification Benefits Your Health

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iltered Reverse Osmosis wastes three gallons of water to yield just one gallon, only runs in the kitchen sink, strips water of vital nutrients, offers no sanitation benefits, and requires annual filter replacements.

Ozone Purification, however, is always available, runs in every faucet, maintains water’s vital nutrients, is 150-times stronger than chlorine, and never require filters to be replaced.

As you can see, the benefits of using Ozone Water Purification far outweigh Filtered Reverse Osmosis Systems (ROS). If you have an ROS, you will likely have to use it in conjunction with another costly unit, while still risking your health.

Your body naturally relies on important minerals in drinking water, and when ozone is used, these minerals remain. A high quality, whole-house water filter will remove the worst contaminants from your source water (tap or well) without removing the naturally occurring minerals which are critical for optimal health.

The type of water filter you choose—such as whole house, counter top, under sink or pitcher—will also determine how effective your water is filtered. More than five billion gallons are sanitized daily with ozone in most major cities, as is the majority of bottled water you purchase.

Sparky Healthy Water offers a patented stainless steel bubbler system that can sanitize your home’s entire water system with no filters to replace, and a minimum back flush of three minutes per week. This water can also be used on your lawn and plants rather than a harmful brine line. No chemicals or salts are used, so Sparky leaves you with clean, drinkable water in every faucet.

For more information, call 941-202-9050 or visit SparkyHealthyWater.com.

“Lover, Lover and Beloved” Sufi Night in Venice

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or centuries, the Sufis have walked “the path of love,” as mystics in the Islamic tradition, merging in the heart of the Beloved One who sits, not in some far-off heaven, but as “near as your jugular vein.” Similar to Hindu Kirtan, Zikhr (remembrance) is the repetitive chanting of one or more holy names of the Divine.

This event will take place at the Venice Holistic Community Center on March 12, 7–9 p.m., and will include Sufi-inspired and heart-focused “Dances of Universal Peace,” lead by Susan Slack, as well as William Ward’s “Ocean of Sound.” All are welcome, and attendees are invited to bring a favorite Rumi or Hafiz poetry to share.

Location: 714 Shamrock Blvd., Venice. Suggested donation: $10 (no one turned away). For more information, call 608-239-4439, email Dharma@SRVedro.com or visit VeniceHolisticCenter.com.

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Four Pillars Presents “Mind Over Medicine” Workshop & Book Discussion Series

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e’ve been led to believe that, when we get sick, the culprit is just genetics or bad luck, and doctors hold the keys to restoring our health. For several years, Lissa Rankin, MD, believed the same until her health began to suffer, and she decided to look closer at the root cause.

Rankin subsequently discovered that a crucial component was missing from Western Medicine—recognition of the body’s ability to self-repair and an appreciation of how to control these self-healing mechanisms within our minds. She came across peer-reviewed medical literature, spanning over 50 years, which proved the body can heal itself. Thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can alter the body’s physiology.

Based on these revelations, Rankin offers a six-step program that helps people determine where they might experience imbalance and learn how to listen to their bodies before health issues manifest. This program outlines scientific data, proving that loneliness, pessimism, depression, fear and anxiety damage the body while intimate relationships, gratitude, meditation, sex and authentic self-expression stimulate self-healing processes.

Join Four Pillars for a discussion of her key points and learn to take charge of your personal health. This series will take place on March 3, 7–9 p.m., March 5, 3–5 p.m., and March 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments will be served.

Location: 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $15. For more information and to register, call 941373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Your Eyes Reveal Your Health

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ridology is a method used by practitioners to examine all structures throughout the body by looking at the markings in the iris. This is a valuable tool that can help locate any health issues in a given organ.

Iris analysis can identify genetic predispositions to degenerative conditions and early pathogenesis decades before any symptoms occur or diagnostic testing may reveal.

Magdalena Lewicki is a certified Holistic Iridologist, Orthomolecular Health Practitioner (ROHP) and Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner (RNCP) who also specializes in detoxification and regeneration of tissues. Health and well-being have always been priorities in her life, and through combating personal health issues, Lewicki realized that changing eating habits can significantly improve physical functions.

Her own success story gave her the confidence to start helping others discover optimal health as well. Along this wellness journey, Lewicki has met wellknown and highly respected individuals, Dr. Robert Morse and Dr. David J. Pesek, whose teachings inspired her own work tremendously.

Lewicki holds Level I, Level II and Level III certificates in advanced Holistic Iridology®, and she is also a member of International College of Iridology® and a member of International Organization of Nutritional Consultants. In addition, she operates her own practice, Wellness and You Center, in North Port.

Location: 1001 Corporate Ave., Unit 103, North Port. For more information, call 941-204-0996, email Magda.Lewicki@ rogers.com or visit WellnessAndYouCenter. com. Iridology is not used for diagnosis or treatment, but is used as a means of assessment of conditions and levels of health.

Beach Life Wellness Offers “Bellabaci” Treatment

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ana and Diana, Licensed Massage Therapists, and Jessica, Licensed Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, invite you to try Beach Life Wellness’ new Bellabaci Massage and Facial. This contouring body treatment is based on Ancient Chinese Cupping that results in a gentle, massage-like skin treatment.

Bellabaci yields multiple health and beauty enhancing benefits like lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, reduced cellulite, inch loss, skin firming, collagen stimulation, elastin production and detoxification.

Bellabaci is included in all of Beach Life Wellness’ body wrap and scrub treatments, and can also be experienced upon request in our 60-minute Organic European Touch facial. For maximum results, begin with the Bellabaci Luxury Contour Treatment, followed by one full 90-minute Bellabaci Massage for six weeks, or until the desired results are achieved. Individual results will vary.

The 90-minute Bellabaci Massage includes a full-body and face treatment.

The 90-minute Mango Island Dream Treatment includes a 30-minute Bellabaci Massage, mango sugar scrub, shower and mango body butter. This service provides all the benefits of Bellabaci, in addition to exfoliation and hydration.

The two-hour-15-minute Bellabaci Luxury Contour Treatment includes a 90-minute Bellabaci body and face massage, citrus body scrub, hot towels French green clay body wrap, shower and body butter application. This service also provides all the benefits of Bellabaci, in addition to exfoliation, hydration, additional toxin removal and stronger lymphatic detoxification.

Location: 301 Albee Rd. W, Nokomis. Cost: $125 (90-Minute Bellabaci Massage, Mango Island Dream), $195 (Bellabaci Luxury Contour Treatment).

Prepaid pack of 6 Treatments offered at 10% Off. For more information, call 941-244-2006 or visit BeachLifeWellness.com.

Pop Craft Relocates to New Convenient Location

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arasota’s own artisan popsicle maker, Pop Craft, has moved its storefront to Southgate Village Shops. This new location is across the street from Southgate Mall, offering better visibility and more accessible parking. Pop Craft joins an array of other locally owned businesses in this shopping center including Cup Cakes GoGo, Tropical Shores Gourmet Popcorn, and Baker & Wife. Owner Donna Tortorice says she is pleasantly surprised by Pop Craft’s influx of new customers, and is thrilled by the additional walk-in traffic. Outdoor sidewalk seating and extended hours are also part of Pop Craft’s plans to reach new customers this spring.

Location: 2095B Siesta Dr., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-706-3231, email PopCraftPops@gmail.com or visit PopCraftPops.com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Mindfulness for Kids and Families

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n Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, Sarasota Mindfulness Institute (SMI) offers mindfulnessbased programs geared toward kids and families.

Mindfulness gives children access to some of the same techniques that the world’s top athletes, speakers and musicians use to perform at their best under pressurefilled circumstances like test-taking, public speaking, sports, music, peer interactions and family life.

Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention.

It creates space, allowing thoughtful responses to replace impulsive reactions.

The benefits include better focus and attention, increased sense of calm, decreased stress and anxiety, improved impulse control, and increased selfawareness and compassion.

There are similar programs throughout the country, teaching these skills to children from kindergarten through high school. A first grader enrolled in one of these programs reports that mindfulness “makes my brain happy so I can learn better.” SMI offers Qigong, Laughter Yoga, and MindTime Kids which follows the curriculum of Mindful Schools, a program based in California whose work has appeared on the PBS special Room to Breathe.

These classes will take place from April 2–May 21. Qigong is from 9–9:45 a.m., Laughter Yoga is from 10–10:30 a.m., and MindTime Kids is from 10:45– 11: 45 a.m. These classes are available on a drop-in basis, but please try to RSVP. Location: 1530 Dolphin St., Studio 6, Sarasota. Cost for Qigong and MindTime Kids: $10/class; purchase 5 classes, get one free; save $5/class for additional family member. Cost for Laughter Yoga: donation only. For more information, call 941-539-6729, email KST82276@hotmail.com, or visit SarasotMindfulness.org and MindTimeKids.com.

Brighter, Tighter and Smoother: Skin Rejuvenation in Three Easy Steps

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t Abrams Dermatology, you can achieve glowing, youthful skin by merging two professional collagen-stimulating treatments with medical grade skin care products, containing growth factors. By combining RF eMatrix and Microneedling, the professionals at Abrams Dermatology can help correct your wrinkles, acne scars, rough texture,

large pores and sagging skin.

RF eMatrix works by placing bi-polar energy deep in the dermis, leaving minimal surface damage. Microneedling uses an automated pen with a disposable sterile needle that stamps the skin, creating tiny micro injuries.

Each treatment promotes the body’s natural healing process which will stimulate collagen. After care consists of using skin care products with growth factors that will stimulate the growth of new skin cells.

Both treatments require little to no social downtime. All skin types and colors are ideal candidates for the treatments. A package of three treatments includes the Neocutis growth factor product kit.

Location: 3328 Beeridge Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $999. For more information, call 941-926-2300, email CDeans@AbramsDerm.com or visit AbramsDerm.com.

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Experience A Positive Impact on Life with Energetic Healing and Channeling

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or several years, Marianne Chapel has been channeling two nonphysical energetic beings, Grace and John.

They have been helping people create more joy, positive experiences and hope throughout situations like illness, career choices, financial growth and management, relationships and family, and spirituality.

As Chapel channels John, he explains the purpose for each specific situation and shows how to take focused action towards designing the life of dreams. Chapel enters a disassociated state of consciousness as she allows these energies to give valuable information, and she possesses a range of abilities through this contact with other realms. If requested, she can embody spirit guides, guardian angels and the Divine.

Clients can contact loved ones that have passed on to feel their love and strength from the other side. Chapel performs energetic healing sessions to assist in manifesting desires, removing blocks, fears and illnesses, or enhancing spiritual evolution. As she works with hands-on healing, she combines learned techniques while simultaneously channeling pure positive energy. When meeting with Chapel, expect to receive in-depth knowledge on life situations and a unique, refreshing and eye-opening experience.

For more information, call 941-374-3494, email MarianneChapel@yahoo.com or visit ChannelingJohn.com.

Elysian Fields Announces Upcoming Workshops and Classes

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lysian Fields is excited to welcome back Julie King on March 3, 7–9 p.m., for a dynamic class called “Contact Your Spirit Guides, Angels and Other Unseen Helpers.”

We have an enormous support network that exists concurrently in time and space. This network is sometimes called the “Unseen World.” In this two-hour experiential workshop, we will explore this world and how to access our support system.

King has been a teacher, healer, spiritual consultant and intuitive for over 35 years. She is well-versed in all aspects of symbology and tarot, as a certified Voyager Tarot Teacher and Consultant. She is currently the owner of Rota Productions, a promotion and marketing company, and maintains a flourishing intuitive private counseling practice. King will also offer Voyager Tarot & Intuitive Readings on March 5–6.

Also coming up, based on popular demand, James Wanless, PhD, author and creator of the Voyager Tarot Deck, will soon be returning for a two-day “Voyager Coaching & Sustainability” class on April 7–8, and a two-day “Voyager Tarot Certification” class on April 9–10. Both will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hotel Indigo.

Location: 1273 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost for Julie King’s class: $25. Cost for Julie King’s readings: $55/30 minutes, $100/one hour. Cost for each of James Wanless’ classes: $250 (early bird pricing through March 24: $200). Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 941-361-3006 or visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

For more information on Julie King, visit AcuPsychic.com.

Dr. Mark Pitstick Offers Documentary Film and Transformative Classes

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ark Pitstick, MA, DC, has over 40 years’ experience and training in hospitals, pastoral counseling settings, mental health centers and private practice.

Having worked with suffering and dying patients, he was motivated to find “sensible, evidence-based answers” to questions like “Who am I? Why am I here? What happens after I die? Will I see my departed loved ones again? Is there a God? Why is there so much suffering?”

His books, documentary film, CDs and experiential workshops address these questions to help people survive and thrive through various changes and challenges. Dr. Pitstick offers nationwide workshops on spiritual awareness and optimal wellness.

Dr. Pitstick wrote Soul Proof: Compelling Evidence that No One Really Dies and Radiant Wellness: A Holistic Guide for Optimal Body, Mind & Spirit. His latest book, The Eleven Questions, shares eleven experts’ answers to the most commonly asked questions about life, death and afterlife.

Dr. Pitstick will be presenting his movie Soul Proof at the Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light on March 11, 7–9 p.m. This movie demonstrates evidence that we are infinite beings. In addition, on march 12–13, Dr. Pitstick will offer two workshops, Soul Proof I: LIFE Experience and Survive and Even Thrive, Amidst Life’s Changes, to heal suffering with simple yet powerful solutions that can help you experience breakthroughs instead of breakdowns.

Inner Engineering with Shambhavi Kriya Comes to Sarasota

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nner Engineering is a tool to engineer a deep and lasting personal transformation. This course provides a comprehensive system that addresses every aspect of human well-being—physical, mental and emotional—to access the fundamental life energy within us.

The four-day Inner Engineering program, taking place from March 31 to April 3, consists of methods derived from the ancient science of yoga and includes guided meditations, powerful breathing techniques and deeply engaging discourses about the nature of the mind and practical wisdom to manage life’s situations. This program offers the rare opportunity to experience life transforming wisdom from an Isha teacher trained by Sadhguru, the yogi, mystic and leading authority on yoga.

“The results I have been achieving from the Isha practice have been nothing less than phenomenal. Incredibly, the allergies and acid reflux I suffered since childhood completely vanished, my cholesterol dropped 35 points, and my blood pressure significantly reduced. I have also lost 45 pounds and stopped using caffeine, artificial sweetener and alcohol,” says Michael Gremley, CEO of VoicePrism, in regard to how this seminar benefitted his health.

For information and to register, call 813-413-1661, email Tampa@ IshaUSA.org or visit InnerEngineering. com/Live/Tampa.

Location: 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg. G-25, Sarasota. Cost: $15. For more information, call 941-371-9333 or visit SoulProof.com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness Nutrient in Hemp Offers Total Health Promotes Health e’ve built a reputation for helping your body get

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moving and feeling energetic, while creating space to quiet your mind. But, did you know we also offer nutritional and lifestyle coaching?

The food you eat is crucial to your overall health. Taking care of your body means eating healthy and hydrating properly. However, finding the time to shop for and prepare nutritional meals can seem overwhelming.

Patty Seidensticker is a Certified Health Coach who will help you create a health plan to make simple step-by-step changes in your diet and lifestyle to increase energy and vitality, while relieving stress. Seisensticker will complete a free health history and share holistic ways to help you find balance.

Mandy Main is an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner who will share her knowledge of this ancient healing practice. She uses holistic techniques from India to help you maintain a healthy life, eliminate impurities, reduce stress and fight disease.

Both Health Coaching and Ayurveda believe there is a connection in mind, body, spirit and social well-being that requires balance to experience overall health.

Both modalities offer tools that will empower you to maintain a balanced life.

In addition to our nutritional and lifestyle coaching, remember to join us for Yoga, Shake Your Soul, Conscious Movement and Gong Meditation classes as well.

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umans have been using cannabis to treat conditions including common autoimmune disorders, seizures and spasms, stress, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, neuropathy, nausea and skin conditions for thousands of years. Until the 1930s, the herb was found in nearly every American doctor’s black bag before it was outlawed due to negative press, creating a deficit in scientific research and testing of the plant’s medicinal benefits.

While medical marijuana is making a comeback in some states, many cannot legally purchase marijuana to treat their conditions.

A legal alternative is available in the

Location: 3512 N Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-380-1206, email RadiantSoulYogaWellness@gmail.com or visit RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

Qi Revolution’s National Event Comes to Central Florida

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aking place at the Daytona Ocean Center on March 13–15, Qi Revolution’s national event is the biggest Qigong gathering in the USA that draws thousands of healers and beautiful people into a focused practice. Breathing techniques are incredible natural highs and creativity activators. Correct food, breath and blood-circulating exercises are shared to maximize your energy and joy of life.

Food-Healing’s latest science is fascinating and presented with specific protocols used successfully for reversing asthma, cancer, diabetes and other illnesses. In addition to imparting wisdom, Jeff Primack, author of the book Conquering Any Disease, promises to let attendees eat “Primack Pepper Paste,” homemade from sweet red peppers, which he believes are the most powerful food to reverse heart disease.

Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith and his wife Rickie are also joining the event to inspire attendees with their “Qi of Love” and passionate lecture on “Love’s Role in Creativity”. Conference is non-denominational and open to the public.

Massage Therapists in attendance can earn 16 CE hours. Curriculum includes Foot Reflexology and Tui Na Qigong Massage. This event is fun, experiential and educational, but seating limited, so please register in advance.

Location: 101 N Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Cost: $99. For more information and to register, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad, page 3.

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form of a natural cannabidiols (CBD) hemp oil. The cannabis plant is rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, essential oils and some 80 cannabinoids, the most important of which appears to be CBD. Found in industrial hemp, CBD is said to help to regulate the body’s system functions without the “high” produced through traditional marijuana use.

Patented in 2003 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an antioxidant and neuro-protectant, CBD is listed there as useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and HIV, as well as providing cardio-protective benefits.

Sunshine Global offers oral sublingual CBD in a 400, 700, 1,800 and 2,500 milligram air-pressed pump. For more information, call 800-334-1236 or visit SunshineGlobalHealth.com. See ad, page 74.

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newsbriefs Rising Tide Spiritual Center Hosts “HERStory: The Greatest Story Never Told”

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n April 2, author and international lecturer Patricia L. Walsh invites you to journey back to the Goddess cultures of our ancestors when writing in cuneiform appeared in Sumeria, and these ancient cultures succumbed to the rise of patriarchal societies.

You will learn how written history barely records the previous 30,000 years of HERstory and how this oversight continues even today. You will also see how HERstory survives in Paleolithic artifacts, megalithic sites, cave art, indigenous myth and the earliest accounts of Ishtar, Inanna and Astarte. Finally, you will hear HERstories, etched in stone, that record our deepest memories of when human consciousness nestled in the Goddess’ bosom, and why our culture’s survival impels us to remember her now.

After this lecture, we will take a guided inner journey into the sacred caves where the Goddess still reigns to meet her primal wisdom and rekindle her inner knowing through meditation. A lively sharing and discussion time will follow.

Walsh, who will lead this educational evening, is the U.S. trainer of the Roger Woolger Deep Soul Memory Process which specializes in cathartic regression therapy and shamanic healing. She has also written several books and travels globally as a teacher, workshop leader and keynote speaker. This event is offered as a fundraiser for Rising Tide Spiritual Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 7.

Location: 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota. Suggested donation: $10. For more information, call 941-355-1414 or email JoMooy@gmail.com.

Give Your Body a Spring Cleaning

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hy is it four people can be in a room together, and one of them is severely ill while the other three are not? Are they not all equally exposed to the disease-causing toxins?

On April 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a workshop led by Dr. Patrick Dower of Dower Chiropractic will explain an innovative new approach to detoxification. Your body produces the strongest antioxidant known to man—Glutathione. This is what we were given to keep our bodies healthy against invaders, and you can learn how to unleash Glutathione to help your body clear itself of toxins.

Join us at this free event, taking place at Unity Church, and invite anyone you know who could benefit from the information. All we ask is that you RSVP to let us know how many people are attending, as we will provide healthy snacks for everyone.

Location: 3032 Proctor Rd., Sarasota. For more information and to reserve your spot, call 941-924-1227, email DrPatDower@yahoo.com or visit DowerPower. com.

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March is your Lucky Month at Abrams Dermatology

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n March 23, 5–7 p.m., Abrams Dermatology will be hosting a funfilled night, featuring information on the Radiesse injectable volumizing filler and Xeomin neuromodulatar. Radiesse is a calcium based, long-lasting filler that promotes the stimulation of your own collagen, providing immediate wrinkle and fold reductions. Xeomin is a toxin that relaxes the facial expression muscles in areas like the forehead, crow’s-feet and the “11’s.”

Dr. Brad Abrams and Merz Aesthetics will also be introducing the Neocutis growth factor skin care line. Special pricing will be offered including $150 off one vial of Radiesse, as well as discounts on Xeomin and Neocutis products.

Refreshments will also be provided.

Location: 3328 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota.

For more information, call 941-926-2300, email CDeans@AbramsDerm.com or visit AbramsDerm.com.

Lucky You with Obagi Blue

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arch 16 is your lucky day because, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Abrams Dermatology is offering the Obagi Blue Peel Radiance for a discounted price, as well as 15% off all non-RX Obagi products. The Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is a superficial chemical peel that helps with fine lines, brown spots and acne. It can be performed quickly and pain-free with hardly any social down time. When the sloughing of the skin is finished, you are left with a glowing radiant complexion.

Normally $125, this treatment will be available all day for just $99.

Location: 3328 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota.

For more information, call 941-926-2300, email CDeans@AbramsDerm.com or visit AbramsDerm.com.

Heart and Sole Organics Offers Deep Relaxation Therapeutic Treatments

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indy Heard is a certified reflexologist who specializes in the “Ingham Method of Reflexology,” licensed as a massage therapist and esthetician. She also owns Heart and Sole Organics, offering therapeutic reflexology, massage and bodywork, as well as 100% organic facial and body treatments.

Reflexology focuses on reflex areas in the hands and feet that correspond to every part of the body. When activating these reflexes, through applied pressure with the thumbs and fingers, one can experience deep relaxation. Reflexology helps the body heal from various disorders and tensions which improves the nerve and blood supply to achieve balance.

Enjoy a 60-minute reflexology treatment or receive a 90-minute accu-therapy session that addresses specific meridian points by applied acupressure and massage to relieve stress and unblock energy pathways.

In addition, the 100% organic skincare is non-toxic and free of synthetic chemicals.

This high potency skincare line treats sun damage, severe dryness or sensitivity, premature aging, wrinkles, acne or rosacea, while indulging your skin in an organic beautifying experience. Add a 30-minute foot reflexology to your 60-minute organic facial and experience a therapeutic facial that provides relaxation and addresses certain skin conditions.

Throughout March, add a 30-minute reflexology session to any facial or massage for $20, or try an introductory one-hour reflexology session for $59.

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newsbriefs Cat Depot Hosts Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Class

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n partnership with The Florida State Animal Response Coalition, Cat Depot will offer a “Small Animal Emergency Sheltering” training class on April 16, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This awareness level class teaches students how to work in an emergency animal shelter including the expertise and practical experience required to become a professional disaster animal responder. This class is certified by the Florida Department of Emergency Management and is required by the state of Florida for emergency companion animal response.

Course topics include Personal Preparedness, Overview of the Incident Command System, Deployment Preparedness, Assisting in Shelter Set-Up, Daily Care and Feeding, Proper Cage Cleaning and Disinfection, Animal Behavior, Stress Management, Zoonotic Diseases and Personal Safety.

Cat Depot, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 no-kill, free-roaming facility, is recognized for its progressive design and commitment to helping homeless, abandoned and injured animals. Cat Depot’s mission is to save lives, find loving homes, and provide the resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats. Cat Depot supports more than 150 cats and kittens on any given day.

Location: 2542 17th St., Sarasota. Cost: $15. To register, call 561-325-9738, email AndyB@FLSARC.org or visit FLSARC.com. For more information on Cat Depot, call 941-366-2404 or visit CatDepot.org.

The Humane Society of Sarasota County Announces Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon

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he tenth annual Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon will take place at the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Sarasota on April 7. Guests will be greeted at 10:30 a.m. with a welcome cocktail to kick off this event. There will also be an opportunity to shop some of Sarasota’s hottest boutiques.

The live entertainment will feature surprising guest appearances and an incredible line-up, hosted by the hilarious Ken Sons & Les McCurdy! A fashion show, featuring both two and four-legged models in designs from INfluence Style and Influence Men will complete the afternoon.

This year’s event is co-chaired by Alex Miller, CEO of Mercedes Medical and Chris Voelker, owner of State Street Eating House + Cocktails. White attire is suggested for women, and black attire is suggested for men. All proceeds from Paws on the Catwalk will benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

The Humane Society of Sarasota County is the area’s largest no-kill shelter and relies solely on private donations, bequests and community support to continue its mission to provide abandoned pets with compassionate care and shelter, while promoting responsible pet ownership and securing permanent homes.

Humane Society location: 2331 15th St., Sarasota. Event location: 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr., Sarasota. Cost: $125. Sponsorship opportunities: starting at $1,000. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HSSC.org/ PawsOnTheCatwalk.

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Experience Relief from Dry Eyes with Omega-3 Supplements

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etting enough omega-3 can be an effective and relatively inexpensive way to manage dry eye symptoms. If you start an omega-3 regimen for dry eyes, set yourself up for success with the following tips:

• Take an effective daily dose. Most research conducted on mega-3 and dry eyes have utilized at least two fish oil capsules per day.

According to broader omega-3 research, however, we might need more omega-3 to combat chronic inflammation symptoms. Some studies suggest the antiinflammatory effects of omega-3 kick in at 2700 mg of EPA/DHA daily. That’s the same as consuming eight to ten regular fish oil capsules—or one tablespoon of liquid cod liver oil.

• Give it time. While beneficial, taking enough omega-3 rarely makes a significant difference overnight. Give your omega-3 product three months to work, as recommended by several studies showing the benefits of omega-3 supplementation for dry eyes.

• Get a fresh omega-3 product. Studies from Norway, New Zealand and Canada have found many omega-3 supplements become rancid before their stated expiration date. Scientists suggest that rancid omega-3 products are likely less potent than fresh alternatives and warn that consuming rancid oil could be harmful. To make sure you are getting a fresh product, use your senses. Like fresh fish, a fresh omega-3 oil has no taste or smell.

For more suggestions, read the entire blog post at Omega3Innovations.com/Blog/5Tips-for-Getting-Relief-from-Dry-Eyes-with-anOmega-3-Supplement. For more information on omega-3 supplements, call 941-485-4400, email MayElise@Omega3Innovations.com or visit Omega3Innovations.com.

Lessons of Grief & Mortality Lecture and Workshop Series

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he C.G. Jung Society of Sarasota is hosting noted authors Elaine Mansfield and Jean Benedict Raffa, Ed.D. who will present on “The Lessons of Grief and Mortality: Loss as an Initiation into Self” and “Journey into the Underworld: Ancient Myth as Contemporary Guide.” This lecture and workshop, respectively, will take place on March 11, 7–9 p.m., and March 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The lecture will explore how to face our own mortality, as well as that of our loves ones. Mansfield and Raffa will explain how conscious interaction between our inner and outer worlds transforms suffering and loss into an initiation into our deepest selves.

During the workshop, participants will delve into the story of Inanna, the Sumerian queen of heaven and earth. This illustration can provide guidance for our psychological descents including grief after a loss of someone or something we love, depression or facing our mortality.

Through readings, discussion, ritual, creative exercises and writing, Mansfield and Raffa will lead participants in a seven-step journey of descent and return.

Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Cost for lecture: $15 (C.G. Jung Society members), $20 (nonmembers). Cost for workshop: $50 (members), $60 (non-members). Cost for both: $55 (members), $70 (non-members). For more information and to register, call 941.284.3664, email JungSarasota@yahoo.com or visit CGJungSarasota.org.

Certified Spiritualist Medium Laura Weston (Willey) returns to Pixie Dust

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ack by popular demand, Laura Weston will be offering private readings from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from April 5–10. She will also be presenting an “Evening with the Spirits” gallery event on April 7, 7–8:30 p.m.

Weston is a Certified Spiritualist Medium and longtime member of The Swampscott Church of Spiritualism where she serves on the board of trustees, lectures at services, and offers readings at the church’s Medium Nights and Spirit Festivals.

In addition, she owns Spirit of Love Healing and Development Studio which is devoted to helping people heal through understanding that life continues after the change called death. Her experiences with spirit and the clients she reads for have taught her that medium-ship is the highest and purest form of healing, as well as an important part of the grieving process.

She believes the realization of the continuity of life through evidence of our loved ones in spirit brings a deep sense of inner peace, comfort and true healing. Weston is also a Certified Reiki Master Teacher of Dr. Usui’s System of Natural Healing and a Lightarian Reiki Master.

Location: 1476 Main St., Sarasota. Cost for private readings: $75/30 minutes, $150/60 minutes. Cost for event: $40. For more information, call 941-366-6325 or visit DustyPixie.com.

Experience the Nearly Lost Art of Tibetan Cranial with Julie Collins

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ibetan Cranial,” known traditionally as “Thoba Khujatag,” was historically transmitted in a monastic environment in Tibet. This oral tradition has been passed directly from teacher to apprentice over thousands of years. Tibetan Cranial is a bodybased practice that involves a critical perception of numerous pulses, designed to re-align and restore our innate capacity for self healing.

It can also promote transformation on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

Tibetan Cranial has a rich and ancient history that originated in the Himalayan highlands about 3,000 years ago. This sacred knowledge is not merely a method of anatomy, but a lineage of sacred knowledge that has been passed down through generations of deeply devout Buddhist Monks. This unique combination of disciplined technique and attuned intuition is based on the natural integration of mind, body and spirit to unify all aspects of well-being.

Julie Collins is skilled at assessing individual conditions that exist in a person’s body, mind and spirit through deep pulse diagnosis. She is able to listen to what the body needs, then simply provide the space for it to shift toward balance, health and equanimity.

The results of even one session continue long after it has been completed. However, depending on a person’s condition, multiple sessions and periodic check-ups may be recommended to fully integrate subtle body structures. The beauty of this work is its ability to assist the body in correcting its own imbalances. Tibetan Cranial reminds the body that it can indeed heal itself, and Collins optimally facilitates this process. In fact, she will be offering these sessions on March 23–26 at Pixie Dust.

Location: 1476 Main St., Sarasota. Cost: $50 per session. To book your appointments in advance, call 941-366-6325. For more information, visit DustyPixie.com. natural awakenings

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Losing Pancreatic Fat Reverses Diabetes

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To drastically change both your life and relationships in meaningful ways, try these suggestions: 1. Look for the positive qualities in both yourself and others.

2. Smile at everyone you encounter as often as possible. It is proven that even receiving a smile from a stranger can have a positive longterm effect on people.

3. If you feel depressed, look for someone you can help. Not only will you experience the satisfaction of reaching out to another human being, but you will also help circulate positive energy that will come back to you/ 4. Choose to forgive over getting angry. Remember, we are all on this life journey together, and at times, we all make mistakes. By forgiving immediately, you will be helping yourself even more than the person who needs forgiveness.

5. Be open to love. Regardless of what has happened in the past, there is someone special who can make you smile and hold you when you feel like crying. Love is magical, so give it a chance.

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Channel-Surfing Couch Potatoes May Lose Cognitive Skills

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esearchers from the University of California at San Francisco, working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other research agencies, have found that watching television may affect cognition, specifically as it relates to executive function and processing speeds.

The study followed 3,247 people over a 25-year period, beginning in their early adult years. Those that frequently watched television during their early adult years had a 64 percent higher incidence of poor cognitive performance compared to less frequent television watchers. This was after adjusting results for the effects of many other known lifestyle factors that affect cognition such as smoking, alcohol use and body mass index.

The effects of television watching worsened when combined with reduced physical activity during young adult years. Those with low physical activity and a high frequency of watching television were twice as likely to have poor cognition compared to those that had low television viewing combined with high physical activity during that period.

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study from Newcastle University, in England, has found that losing fat content in the pancreas can alleviate Type 2 diabetes. The researchers tested 18 obese people between the ages of 25 and 65 that were diagnosed with diabetes alongside a control group that were not. Subjects received gastric band surgery before eating an appropriately healthful diet for eight weeks.

During this time, subjects in both groups lost an average of nearly 13 percent of their body weight and around 1.2 percent of their body fat. More importantly, the diabetes group lost about 6.6 percent of triglyceride pancreatic fat, or about 0.6 grams.

The weight loss and loss of triglyceride fat from the pancreas allowed the patients to produce normal amounts of insulin. Professor Roy Taylor, the head researcher of the study, says, “For people with Type 2 diabetes, losing weight allows them to lose excess triglyceride fat out of the pancreas and allows function to return to normal.”

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Metal and Mineral Imbalances May Produce Migraines

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esearch from Turkey’s Yüzüncü Yil University has concluded that migraines may be linked with higher levels of heavy metals in the blood and deficiencies in important minerals. The research tested 50 people, including 25 diagnosed with migraines and 25 healthy control subjects. None of those tested were taking supplements, smoked, abused alcohol or drugs or had liver or kidney disease or cardiovascular conditions.

Blood tests of both groups found that those with frequent migraines had four times the cadmium, more than twice of both the iron and the lead and nearly three times the levels of manganese in their bloodstreams compared to the healthy subjects.

In addition, the migraine group had about a third of the magnesium, about 20 times less zinc and almost half the copper levels compared to the healthy group. “In light of our results, it can be said that trace element level disturbances might predispose people to migraine attacks,” the researchers stated.

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Magnolia Bark Knocks Out Head and Neck Cancer Cells

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ead and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat (pharynx and larynx), sinuses and salivary glands.

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and almost 13,000 die from these diseases annually.

A study from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that a magnolia herb extract called honokiol may treat these cancers. It tested human cancer cell lines in the laboratory from different parts of the body, including the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx. The researchers found that the honokiol extract halted the growth of each of these cancer cells and induced cell death.

Lead researcher Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar and his colleagues wrote, “Conclusively, honokiol appears to be an attractive, bioactive, small-molecule phytochemical for the management of head and neck cancer, which can be used either alone or in combination with other available therapeutic drugs.”

Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts

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ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria.

The triple-blind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo.

The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group.

“The study demonstrated for the first time that a fourweek, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.

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Nixing Monsanto Guatemala Just Says No

The government of Guatemala has repealed legislation dubbed the “Monsanto law”, which was approved last year to grant the biotech giant special expansion rights into ecologically sensitive territory, after widespread public protest. The demonstrations included groups of indigenous Mayan people, joined by social movements, trade unions and farmers’ and women’s organizations. Following political party battles, the Guatemalan Congress decided not to just review the legislation, but instead cancel it outright.

The Monsanto law would have given exclusivity on patented seeds to a handful of transnational companies. Mayan people and social organizations claim that the new law would have violated their constitution and the Mayan people’s right to traditional cultivation of the land in their ancestral territories.

Lolita Chávez, of the Mayan People’s Council, states, “Corn taught us Mayan people about community life and its diversity, because when one cultivates corn, one realizes that a variety of crops such as herbs and medicinal plants depend on the corn plant, as well.”

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College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating Colleges and universities are changing how they purchase and prepare food in their dining halls to provide students healthy, sustainable meal options, with many of them working to source food locally.

American University, in Washington, D.C., purchases more than a third of the food served in its cafeterias within 250 miles of its campus. McGill University, in Montreal, spends 47 percent of its food budget on produce from its own campus farm and growers within 300 miles.

Middlebury College, in Vermont, partners with seasonal local vendors, including those operating its own organic farm.

Taking it a step further, Boston University cafeterias serve meal options that include organic, fair trade, free-range, vegetarian-fed, hormone- and antibioticfree, sustainably harvested food items to students. Cornell University composts about 850 tons of food waste from its dining halls each year. At Duke University, surplus food is donated to food banks, and both pre- and post-consumer scraps are composted.

Other steps include the University of California, Berkeley’s new Global Food Initiative to address food security in a way that’s both nutritious and sustainable, and efforts at the University of Illinois to recycle cooking oil for biodiesel production.

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The kitchen is a hotbed of energy consumption when family meals are being prepared and even when dormant. Appliances make a big difference, and the tools and methods we cook with can reduce utility bills. According to Mother Earth News, cooking in a convection oven is 25 percent more efficient than a conventional oven.

Switching to an Energy Star-approved refrigerator that consumes 40 percent less energy than conventional models can save up to $70 in energy bills annually, according to ChasingGreen.org. They suggest performing defrosts routinely and keeping the door tightly sealed, especially on an older model. Position the fridge so that it isn’t next to heat sources such as sunlight, the oven or dishwasher.

While cooking, refrain from opening and closing a hot oven door too frequently, put lids on pots while heating and select the right size pans.

Cooking with a six-inch-diameter pan on an eight-inch burner wastes more than 40 percent of the heat produced.

For cleanup, a full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for hand washing, according to flow meter manufacturer Seametrics.

A slow cooker uses less energy and needs less water to wash afterward (VitaClayChef.com), plus it doesn’t strain household air conditioning as a stove does. It’s good for cooking hearty stews and soups made from local seasonal vegetables, steaming rice, making yogurt and baking whole-grain breads.

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U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill has written that in a pivotal case of animal cruelty undercover reporting, the Idaho Dairymen’s Association responded to the negative publicity by drafting and sponsoring a bill in a class known as Ag-Gag legislation that criminalizes the types of surreptitious investigations that expose such violent activities. Seven other states currently have similar Ag-Gag laws on the books.

Winmill declared the law unconstitutional in his decision, stating that its only purpose is to “limit and punish those who speak out on topics relating to the agricultural industry, striking at the heart of important First Amendment values.” The law was deemed to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, “as well as preemption claims under three different federal statutes,” cites Winmill.

“This ruling is so clear, so definitive, so sweeping,” says Leslie Brueckner, senior attorney for Public Justice and co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the case. “We couldn’t ask for a better building block in terms of striking these laws down in other states.”

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Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market, founded in 1978, grew to be the number one seller in the nationwide movement toward organic and natural eating, with more than 400 stores. But mainstream grocers such as Wal-Mart and Kroger have since jumped on the bandwagon, and smaller players like Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market have proliferated. Now Costco has moved into the current number one position, illustrating the market potential of budgetconscious consumers that desire to eat better.

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The food truck industry is good for a quick, cheap meal or even a gourmet meal, but emissions from these portable feasts are a growing concern, given the estimated 3 million trucks that were on the road in 2012. New York state has launched an initiative to put 500 energy-efficient, solar-powered carts on city streets this summer.

A pilot program gives food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the ecocarts for five years at little to no extra cost. They are expected to cut fossil fuel emissions by 60 percent and smog-creating nitrous oxide by 95 percent. If the technology was implemented nationwide, it could spare the atmosphere an enormous carbon footprint.

Conventional mobile vendors may spend more than $500 a month on fossil fuels; in addition to the gasoline consumed in driving, truck lighting and refrigeration systems are powered by diesel generators and propane fuels the grills, sometimes all running up to 10 hours a day. The annual nationwide load can add up to hundreds of billions of pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

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Customized LED lighting helps plants grow up to two-and-a-half times faster than normal, one of the many innovations co-developed by Shigeharu Shimamura. He says the overall process is only half automated so far. “Machines do some work, but the picking is done manually. In the future, though, I expect an emergence of harvesting robots.� These may help transplant seedlings, harvest produce or transport product to packaging areas.

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n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations.

Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation,

by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With

increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

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Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are revised to reflect the latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for FLORIDA’S PREMIER MATCHMAKING COMPANY future generations.”

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But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information.

In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry.

Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who directs the Center for a Livable Future’s Food System Sustainability and Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, recommends consuming less red meat in particular, because of its large environmental footprint. Neff points out, “Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions are connected to red meat.”

However, not all red meat is created equal. In her book Defending Beef, environmental lawyer and cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman makes a case for sustainable meat production, noting, “Well-managed grazing could be part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.”

In their book The New Livestock Farmer, authors Rebecca Thistlethwaite and Jim Dunlop praise the increase in farmers producing pasture-raised, ethical meats and the growing number of farmers selling directly to people that reject the industrial system. Neff likewise supports such sustainable livestock agriculture, which integrates pasture-raised animals on farms, rather than isolating them on feedlots, where they typically eat a grain-based diet (such as genetically engineered corn) and receive growth stimulants, including hormones and antibiotics.

Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an

Because climate change is accelerating and is already causing a multitude of adverse effects, and the footprint of our current food system is massive, we urgently need to create a national food supply that is both healthy and sustainable.

direct-ly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk also states, “Growth hormones may contribute to endocrine disruption in humans.” Their dietary recommendations include choosing meat raised without hormones and antibiotics.

Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiot-

~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard School of Public Health expert on its negative consequences.

He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from using in baseball are used to produce our food animals, which our children eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.”

According to the USDA, about 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive hormone implants to promote growth.

Yet the European Union Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures Relating to Public Health reports that the use of natural and artificial growth hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, especially among children.

Concerns about growth-promoting drugs led the American Academy of Pediatrics to call for studies that

ics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance—when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.”

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A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy livestock “often leave the drugs ineffective when they are needed to treat infections in people.”

The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics.

The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year.

A Friends of the Earth report, Chain Reaction: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat Supply, revealed that most meat served by American’s top chain restaurants come from animals raised in industrial facilities where

Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats.

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When it comes to eating meat, the that can increase risk,” she says. Trenagricultural practices, quantity contham and Karen Collins, a registered di- sumed, and methods of processing and etitian and advisor to the AICR, concur cooking make a difference. It turns out that the form of iron found in meat also that what’s good for the environment is contributes to cancer risk. good for animals and people, too.

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hannon Hayes, farmer, nutritionist and author of The Farmer and the Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat… and for Saving the Planet, One Bite at a Time, says cooking grass-fed steaks at too-high temperatures, especially when grilling, is a common mistake.

The West Fulton, New York, food expert describes how to achieve “a gorgeous sear on the outside, and a pink and juicy inside.”

When working on a grill, light only one side. When hot, sear an inchand-a-quarter-thick steak for no more than two minutes per side, with the grill lid off. Make sure fat drippings don’t flare up flames, which will blacken and toughen the meat.

After the sear, move the steaks to the unlit side of the grill and put the grill lid on. Let them finish cooking indirectly for five to seven minutes per pound. The lower temperature cooks the internal muscle fibers, but prevents them from contracting too rapidly and becoming chewy.

As an alternative to grilling, use an oven and cast-iron skillet. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Next, heat the skillet over a high flame until smoke begins to rise off its surface. Coat the skillet with butter or tallow, then sear the meat for two minutes per side. Turn off the stove; leave steaks in the pan and move them to the oven, where they can finish cooking for five to seven minutes per pound.

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn Choose certified organic meat.

Organic certification prohibits antibiotics, added hormones and genetically modified (GMO) feed.

Select grass-fed and grass-finished meats. Look for the nonprofit American Grassfed Association (AGA) certification, which ensures animals eat only grass and forage from the time of their weaning until harvest, and are raised without antibiotics or hormones (AmericanGrassfed.org). AGA standards apply to ruminant animals only: beef, bison, goat, lamb and sheep.

Support Country of Origin Labeling. This mandates that retail cuts of meat must contain a label informing consumers of its source. The U.S. meat industry has worked to stop such labeling.

Beware of misleading labels.

“Natural” provides no legal assurance about how an animal was raised. “Vegetarian feed” may mean GMO corn and/or soy. (See Greener Choices.org.)

Buy directly from family livestock farmers. Check out sites like Local Harvest.org and Tinyurl.com/Farmers MarketsDirectory.

Pay attention to portions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture serving size weighs three ounces, about the same size as a deck of cards. Think of meat as a side dish and balance the rest of the plate with vegetables, leafy greens, beans and other legumes.

Once a week, cut out meat. Participate in Meatless Mondays (Meatless Monday.org).

Assume all retail meat carries bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. Practice safe food handling as directed on package labels. (Also see FoodSafety.gov and KeepAntibiotics Working.com.)

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o poets, the eyes have long been known as windows to the soul.

Systemically trained ophthalmologists, optometrists and functional medicine doctors see these organs as a potential indicator of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies, as well as sites for potential glaucoma and macular degeneration.

The connection between overall health and eye health is rarely addressed during conventional eye exams, which are based on standard protocols for prescribing eyeglasses, drugs or surgery.

Conventionally trained optometrists and ophthalmologists, lacking education in nutrition and alternative approaches, treat the eyes as isolated organs. In contrast, systemically oriented, holistic eye experts treat them as integrated parts of the whole body.

Eye doctors like Marc R. Grossman, doctor of optometry, a co-founder of Natural Eye Care, Inc., of New Paltz, New York, and Edward C. Kondrot, a medical doctor and founder of the Healing the Eye & Wellness Center, in Fort Myers, Florida, take such a preventive and integrative approach.

They recommend good whole foods nutrition, supplemented with antioxidants and plant-based formulations of omega-6 and omega-3 oils, together with adequate sleep and exercise.

Key complementary treatments can be effective in improving sight and reversing some conditions.

Grossman, also a licensed acupuncturist, explains in his book Greater Vision: A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity how he incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of vision into his philosophy of eye care. At Somers Eye Center, in Somers, New York, he uses a full range of mind-body therapies, combined with conventional methods to address dry eye syndrome, nearsightedness, farsightedness, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

Kondrot, a leading board-certified homeopathic ophthalmologist, uses a slit-lamp binocular microscope to examine the complex living tissue of the eyes. The author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, he’s experienced in regeneration nutrition and maintains that our overall health impacts our vision. His toolbox includes multimodal protocols like homeopathy, detoxification, oxygen therapy, low-level microcurrent to stimulate cellular activity, palming (using the hands over closed eyes) and other alternative methods to reverse visual loss. He regularly uses the Myers’ cocktail, an intravenous therapy with a high concentration of B-complex and C vitamins, taurine (an amino sulfonic acid), trace minerals and zinc.

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While Kondrot emphasizes that vitamins A, C, D and E are essential to eye health, particularly in preventing macular degeneration, he cautions that taking a supplement is no substitute for expanding the diet to include foods such as kale, spinach, parsley, collard greens, cooked broccoli, green peas, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. All include lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of important carotenoids contained within the retina and found in the leaves of most green plants.

Digestive enzymes, probiotics and the amino acid betaine are also necessary to facilitate better absorption of nutrients.

Dr. Connie Casebolt, board certified in family medicine and founder of GFM Wellness, in Greenville, South Carolina, practices with a whole body-mind perspective and incorporates supplements in patient disease prevention and wellness plans. “As the eye is bathed in the same chemicals and nutrients as the rest of the body, eye conditions can be affected by problems affecting the rest of the body,” she says.

“Low adrenals can contribute to macular degeneration. Additionally, disruption of the energy flowing through acupuncture meridians related to teeth affected by root canals can also affect the eyes. “

She likes the book Whole Body Dentistry, by Mark Breiner, a doctor of dental surgery, because it includes numerous case histories of systemic illnesses, including eye disorders, that improve with better oral health. “Trying to sustain good health and avoiding toxins such as tobacco and excess sugar can definitely help in maintaining good vision,” explains Casebolt.

Sensitive, complex and composed of more than 2 million working parts, the eyes are their own phenomenon. Annual eye exams are important at every age to help us do what’s needed to maintain our precious gift of sight.

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Taste the Rainbow, Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

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mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes.

Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating.

Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and

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Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed side-by-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce.

Trying one new vegetable dish a week is a great way to increase our vegetable literacy, says functional medicine expert Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Our diet should be 60 percent produce—40 percent vegetables and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat

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he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine.

Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy.

“Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients.

According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better.

Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight.

Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its welldocumented detoxifying properties.

Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers.

Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us heart-healthy.

what tastes good, not what we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”

Keep Expanding Choices

Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable.

Instead of mineralrich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E.

Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker.

Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama.

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veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin.

“Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.”

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According to the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of children experience sleep disturbances that affect their emotional and physical well-being.

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arents frequently awakened by a child’s interrupted slumber typically are torn between the need to care for their own health and that of their child. The goal is to meet everyone’s needs, so that adequate adult sleep doesn’t feel like child neglect. Solutions are feasible if the parent is emotionally equipped to feel continuing empathy for their little one and secure in their choices for resolution, regardless of setbacks or delays.

Uncovering the real reasons that a child stays alert at bedtime or wakes during the night—such as inconsistent timing of sleep cycles, excessive fatigue, insufficient physical activity, hunger, pain, anxieties, inadequate downtime or a desire for continued interaction with a parent—is the first step. With so many variables, frustration can impede the workings of parental intuition, which is key to the process, as is testing individual possible solutions long enough to assess the result and then confidently move forward.

Internal Calm Expecting a child to feel so empowered that they can fall asleep on their own is a good beginning. Lindsay Melda, of Atlanta, relates, “Our daughter used to wake us up by coming into our bed each night. Once I realized I was anxious 38

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Parents that model self-care help their children learn to care for themselves.

cortisol, contributing about her sleeping alone in her room and to decreased sleep was able to instead disturbances. trust she was okay, she Marissa Wolf, easily slept through of The Woodlands, the night, waking more Texas, relates, “We rested. My own anxiety moved here from San was causing her Diego when my son sleep disturbances.” was 34 months old.

Christine Gipple, He was acting out in of Oaklyn, New ways I’d never seen ~ Sheila Pai, author, Jersey, a practitiobefore, mourning the Nurturing You ner of non-violent loss of his routine. communication, shares, “When my Within weeks after we started tapping daughter is chatty at bedtime and I’m before school and at night, he was past ready for her to be in bed, I have back to his happy self. Last night, he to consciously pause, or I can snap simply went to bed and fell asleep. at her, thus delaying bedtime. GrantNow when I see his built-up emotions, ing myself just five minutes to reset I know we need to tap.” (To learn more myself and be present in the moment about EFT methods, visit emofree. before I gently re-engage is critical to com.) the outcome.”

Such checking in with ourNourished Rest selves helps keep a parent thinking Good nutrition is also important to positively. Law of Attraction specialist healthy sleep. According to Health Cassie Parks, of Denver, Colorado, Coach Sarah Outlaw, owner of the advises, “When you focus on the feelNatural Health Improvement Center of ing you desire once a child is peaceSouth Jersey and an advanced Nutrition fully asleep, rather than the feeling Response Testing practitioner, “Children you want to move away from, your chances for success greatly increase.”

Noting how we envision nighttime unfolding or creating a nighttime vision board can help focus and maintain these feelings.

may be devoid of minerals because of the filtered water we drink. Supplementing with minerals like magnesium or enriching the diet with trace minerals, sea salt and mineral-rich bone broth will promote a healthy immune system, along with a nervous system programmed for sleep.”

Outlaw also advises, “A whole foods diet is paramount to children’s health and sleep ability. Parents should limit or eliminate artificial flavors, sweeteners and sugar; preferably at all times, but at least an hour before bedtime.”

When a parent takes the time to plan each step toward their goal of optimum sleep and feels secure in following through, they can create a personalized and consistent bedtime routine that fosters a sense of safety for children that feel heard and tended to and know what to expect. Children that gain the ability to naturally develop sleep skills reap lifelong health benefits.

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Releasing Stress One method parents have successfully used is the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). It involves light tapping on specific points along the body’s energy meridians, like the collarbone or between the eyebrows, often accompanied by attention to current thoughts and feelings, in order to restore a balanced feeling.

Karin Davidson, of Media, Pennsylvania, co-founder of the Meridian Tapping Techniques Association, says, “Including tapping with a supportive nighttime routine can be a godsend.

It can relieve distress, whatever its source, increase feelings of security and promote a peaceful transition to sleep.” In clinical studies from the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, EFT has been shown to counter the stress hormones adrenaline and

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ROLLING FOR FITNESS DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility

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ore amateur and serious athletes, people wanting to ease stiffness due to sedentary work and seniors are enjoying a new DIY way to massage out the kinks at home that’s becoming recognized for its benefits by experts worldwide.

For the first time, flexibility and mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Made predominantly of foam and hard rubber, the rollers can “massage, relieve muscle tightness and muscle spasms, increase circulation, ease muscular discomfort and assist in the return to normal activity,” according to the organization’s Health & Fitness Journal, which notes a growing market for the devices.

Dr. Walter Thompson, professor of kinesiology and health with Georgia State University, in Atlanta, was the lead author of the survey. He says, “Personal trainers have found that it works for their clients. We’ve also seen an increase in popularity in gyms and fitness clubs.”

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changed the way we plan and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with other such equipment, users must be educated on how to employ the rollers on their own.

Most rollers are available in smooth or ribbed textures in different sizes and densities. Sets include one for deep tissue rolling, self-myofascial release and trigger point relief, designed to aid muscles related to the back, hips, arms, glutes and hamstrings.

Dr. Spencer H. Baron, president of NeuroSport Elite, in Davie, Florida, was the 2010 National Sports Chiropractor of the Year and served as a chiropractic physician for the Miami Dolphins football team for 19 years. He starts patients out with rollers during office appointments, especially those with sports injuries.

“It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says.

“Those standing or sitting all day at work may need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.”

While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests that the back is the most commonly targeted region, and suggests two corresponding maneuvers: Lie

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down with a foam roller under the neck at home. Gently roll it across to each shoulder blade, and then center it and roll it down to the buttocks; even to the hamstrings. Next, assume a squatting position against a wall and place a roller between the center of the back and the wall, gently rise up, and then sink down. It’s also possible do this at work in private.

Baron and his colleagues believe that rollers are beneficial to use on the shoulders and arms of tennis players and baseball pitchers. “I like the metaphor of a chef rolling dough in the kitchen. With a similar motion, you’re kneading muscles and tendons, improving blood flow and circulation to sore areas,” he says.

Jason Karp, Ph.D., the 2011 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Personal Trainer of the Year and creator of his company’s Run-Fit certification program, has seen the popularity of the devices on the rise with runners.

“People like gadgets” that can help them, he notes. “Runners get tight from running, and rollers can help alleviate that tightness. I know a lot of runners that swear by them.”

Karp, a California author of six books, including Running for Women and his upcoming The Inner Runner, feels that rollers are especially wellsuited for post-workout use. “The rollers are basically a form of self-myofascial release, which helps relax muscles by putting pressure on tight areas to cause the muscle to relax via its reflex to tension,” he explains.

It looks like this universally applicable and simple fitness tool will keep on rolling through this year and beyond.

Randy Kambic, in Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer for Natural Awakenings and other magazines.

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Developing Gardens Instead of Golf Courses Agrihoods Use On-Site Farms to Draw Residents

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or thousands of homeowners in “agrihoods” across the U.S., homegrown is a way of life.

Planned developments incorporating neighborhood agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, according to Ed McMahon, a senior resident fellow specializing in sustainability with the Urban Land Institute. He estimates there are a few hundred agrihoods nationwide, in all regions and at all price points. “The trend is the convergence of several things, including a growing interest in local business, local food, healthy lifestyles and the foodie culture,” says McMahon.

He adds, “Today’s developers have to differentiate their properties to survive, and farms have become the new golf course of real estate development.”

Agriculture is a far lower-cost amenity that can even return a modest profit by selling its harvest to the community.

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Beyond food, agrihoods help grow community, a huge draw for those living in isolated suburban areas. In 2014, Abby and Michael Wheatfill moved their family to Agritopia, a planned community in Gilbert, Arizona, near Phoenix. Billed as an urban farm, the central feature of Agritopia’s 166 acres, knitting together commercial, agricultural and open space with 450 residential homes, is a working farm, with roving pigs, lambs and chickens, a citrus grove and rows of heirloom vegetables.

Farm, family and community life are interwoven. The Wheatfills lease a plot in an on-site community garden.

Other residents buy shares in the community supported agriculture project or purchase produce or eggs from the community farm on the honor system.

“We especially love the narrow, tree-lined streets and wide porches, and that we can walk or bike to fun,

locally sourced restaurants,” says Michael, a technology consultant.

Private backyards are small in favor of community space, nudging residents to meet each other, Abby says.

The Cannery, in Davis, California, is one of the newest agrihoods and also one of the few that redeveloped an industrial tract. This 100-acre development, still under construction, will feature 547 new homes on the former site of a tomato processing facility, in addition to affordable rentals for low-income families. Its heart and soul is a working farm that will feed the community’s households and supply its restaurants. The Cannery is a pioneer in clean green energy, with solar-powered homes, connections for electric cars, and many other energyconserving features. Thirsty homeowner lawns are prohibited in most of The Cannery’s mini-neighborhoods, but no home is more than 300 feet from public green space.

Samrina and Mylon Marshall, both physicians in their mid-50s, will be among the first residents to move in this spring. “We like that it’s a green energy community featuring multigenerational living. We’re also big on eating locally and seasonally, so the urban farm was a key draw,” says Mylon.

North Atlanta family Gil and Jeny Mathis and their two daughters, 12 and 14 years old, discovered Serenbe, a planned community in Chattahoochee

Hills, Georgia, two years ago. Now it’s literally their second home. “It provides a different life for our children on weekends they couldn’t otherwise have.

The community aspect has penetrated our lives in a way that we couldn’t have predicted,” says Gil.

Both girls love it, and the younger sibling is lobbying to relocate there full time. The family likes the people Serenbe draws and the opportunities to engage with them, the consistent access to natural and organic food and its artist-in-residence program.

Serenbe was the inspiration for the Olivette Riverside Community and Farm, a 346-acre, back-to-the-land project near Asheville, North Carolina.

Its owners are transforming a failed high-end gated community and adjacent historic farm along the French Broad River into an agri-centered development featuring a blueberry orchard, community gardens, vegetable farm and greenhouse.

“It’s vital that we re-localize our food supply,” says Olivette co-owner Tama Dickerson. “One of the first things we did was to incorporate this farm and see what areas we could preserve, because what you keep is just as important as what you develop.” Future plans include hiking trails, artist live-work spaces, tiny houses, little free libraries and a K-8 school.

Agrihoods aren’t solely for agriburbs. Creative public housing

developers are bringing agriculture to high-density neighborhoods. The smoke-free Healthy High-Rise Arbor House, a 124-unit, low-income apartment in the Bronx, in New York City, features a 10,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse and a living lobby wall that grows organic vegetables for the community year-round. Residents can obtain a discounted share from the farm using SNAP benefits (food stamps) and take free classes in cooking fresh. Arbor House also allocates 40 percent of its rooftop crop harvests for the larger community.

Agrihoods can take many forms, including those involving gardens cropping up in schools, parks and hospitals nationwide, as well as informal, guerilla gardens in vacant lots. Many cities, including Falls Church, Virginia, and Takoma Park, Maryland, have even changed local zoning laws so residents can keep chickens and bees in their backyards for eggs and honey, according to McMahon.

“The era of the 2,000-mile Caesar salad has come to an end,” says McMahon, citing high transportation costs that make locally sourced food good for businesses and consumers alike. “The trend of growing food closer to home—in some cases at home—is here to stay.”

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The Suncoast Embraces Its Spiritual Side at Elysian Fields

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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ccording to Greek Mythology, the paradigm Elysian Fields denotes “any place or condition of perfect happiness.” In this locality, however, that same term refers to “Sarasota’s favorite destination for inspiration.”

A tranquil atmosphere that promotes both beauty and conscious living this Southwest Florida gem has enriched the lives of its loyal clientele since 1991. From unique, handselected merchandise to spiritually stimulating workshops and classes, visitors are certain to enjoy a delightful experience here.

“As the new owner of Elysian Fields, I am passionate about listening to what our customers desire,” explains Tolisa Ford, the store’s Chief Guardian Angel. “They’ve asked us to bring back more classes, so we are delivering!

Over this past year, we introduced several classes, some which have never been offered here before—Manifesting with Crystals, Astrology Discussions, Fifth Dimension Consciousness, Positive Wicca, African Drumming, Voyager Tarot Certification and Interiorology, among others.

“We also host periodic book-signings and lectures on a variety of subjects by local, national and international authors. In addition, we’ve been actively involved in supporting community events to benefit organizations such as the Selby Public Library Youth Programs, Women’s Resource Center, Selby Botanical Gardens, Education Foundation of Sarasota and Selah Freedom.”

These well-received book-signings and charitable functions are open to public attendance, while the educational seminars require pre-registration. A comprehensive schedule and detailed information can be accessed through Elysian Fields’ online portal.

Ford elaborates, “All classes, workshops and other happenings throughout the current month are posted on our website under the ‘Events’ tab. We also highlight them in our monthly newsletter and weekly email notifications. Customers can add their email addresses to the ‘Subscribe to Our Newsletter’ option on our homepage or join our Customer Gratitude Club. We hold our email list sacred and will never 44

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share anyone’s information.”

Regarding this particular month’s activities calendar, she animatedly continues, “March is going to be extraordinary at Elysian Fields—just loaded with good stuff! Here’s a look at what our customers can anticipate: “On March 3, from 7–9 p.m., Julie King will lead a class on ‘Unseen Worlds: Contacting Your Spirit Guides and Angels.’ On March 11, from 7–9 p.m., spiritual teacher and writer Cheryl Chatfield, PhD, will conduct a discussion on ‘Life After Life.’ On March 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., we’ll be hosting an ‘Intuitive Arts Fair’ which features five of our own intuitive readers. On March 15, from 7–9 p.m., Elysian Fields’ extraordinary in-house reader and astrologer Catherine Rosenbaum will present ‘Astrology Discussions.’ On March 17, from 7–9 p.m., we’ll be presenting ‘Introduction to Theta Healing’ with Indira. Finally, on March 24, from 7–9 p.m., local author, interior designer, and Kundalini yoga teacher Laurel James will begin a monthly series called ‘Interiorology: Mind, Body and Spirit of Home.’

“If you still want more, we’ll also be accommodating several guest readers who will offer intuitive readings here in our store, including Sherry Lord on March 4, Julie King on March 5 and 6, Deborah Chadwick on March 10 and 24, and Joanne Leo on March 18.

“In addition, for a sneak-peek into April’s events, be on the lookout for James Wanless, PhD, an internationally-acclaimed author and creator of the Voyager Tarot Deck. He will be visiting Sarasota to teach a two-day ‘Voyager Coaching and Sustainability’ class on April 7 and 8, as well as another two-day ‘Voyager Certification’ class on April 9 and 10, both at Hotel Indigo from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wanless will also be available for readings in the store on April 11 and 12.”

Whether hosting a guest lecturer, providing a space for open-minded dialog, facilitating courses on transcendental themes or partnering with outside events, this spiritual haven’s wide range of offerings consistently generates positive reception and public engagement.

“At Elysian Fields, we are committed to supporting and raising the area’s vibration by contributing time, resources, products and services to various organizations that are also committed to promoting the Higher Good. We are always looking for more opportunities to reach out. Elysian Fields has been an active part of the Suncoast’s metaphysical community for over two decades. When our name is associated with any given event, people know something wonderful is in store,” Ford aptly concludes.

Elysian Fields is located at 1273 S Tamiami Trail, Midtown Plaza, Sarasota. For more information on these upcoming events, visit ElysianFieldsOnline.com. To pre-register and reserve your spot, call 941-361-3006 or email Info@ElysianFieldsOnline.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, based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog, HealthBeAHippie.Wordpress. com, features practical tips for embracing a fit, nutritious and empowered lifestyle.

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“A vet visit will rule out physical concerns so you can move on to behavioral issues.” Once a cat’s adapted to living with humans, life becomes more pleasant for everyone.

Cats can be trained. Dallas cat owner Bettina Bennett of WhichBoxMedia.com advises, “Start early, attach rewards and be consistent. Our four cats don’t scratch the furniture, come when called and know when it’s bedtime.”

Clicker training works well, adds Becky Morrow, a doctor of veterinarian medicine who teaches at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. “I have 13 cats living in my home and a sanctuary housing 65 more. They’ve learned to walk on a leash and obey commands.”

Dr. Jeff Werber, a Los Angeles veterinarian, has found that scratching furniture, biting people, nocturnal activity, throwing up and ignoring the litter box are the five most common complaints. Scratching lets Kitty leave her scent, stretch and shed old claws.

He suggests, “Get a scratching post, but don’t put it in an-out-of-the-way location. Cats like to be where we are. Start with it in the center of the room and gradually move it to the corner.”

Measure how tall a cat is when standing on her hind legs with front legs fully extended. Get a post that is half again as tall so she can really stretch. Gently rub her paws on the post first, and then dab on a bit of

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catnip as added enticement. Cats don’t like unfamiliar textures, so avoidance training tools can include laying aluminum foil or backing-side-up carpet runners over furniture arms and cushions plus double-sided sticky tape at the corners to preserve upholstery.

When humans become a target for a cat’s pounces, use toys as decoys. A short play session will satisfy their desire to hunt. Leave curtains open so she can see outside, clear shelves for climbing and have a cat tree or window shelf for optimum viewing. A nearby bird feeder will hold a feline’s attention for hours.

Werber advises, “For undisturbed household sleep, get the cat toys out about an hour before your bedtime.

Fifteen minutes of play will tire a pet.

Let him calm down and then feed him.

A full cat is a sleepy cat.”

Some cats nibble, while others gulp food and then throw up. The recommended antidote is to feed smaller amounts several times a day.

Cats should eat both dry and wet food to get carbohydrates and meat, Werber advises. Throwing up can be a sign of hairballs, even if unseen. Put the cat on a natural hairball remedy once a day for four days, then two times a week, until the vomiting stops. A touch of non-petroleum jelly on the cat’s nose or a bit of fish oil or pumpkin in her food will work.

When cats ignore the litter box, note what’s changed—the type of litter, location of the box, a lurking stray cat or the pet’s health. Arthritic cats find it hard to climb into a tall-sided box.

Felines feel vulnerable when using the box, and like to know what’s around them—a lidless box makes them feel safer says Werber. The rule is to have one more litter box than there are cats.

If the house is more than one story tall, food, water, beds and litter should be available on every level.

“All cats should be kept indoors, microchipped and wearing a colorful collar and tags,” says Werber. Colors give birds fair warning if a cat ever goes outside.

With time and attention, any cat can become an active, well-behaved family member.

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COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books

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oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children.

Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety.

“It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring

books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.”

Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day AllAmerican Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards.

“We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical social worker with the Sparks of Genius

Brain Optimization Center, in Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, portable and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.”

“Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular.

Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl.com/ BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean.

“My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish ReallyColor.com, in Chicago. “Really-Color converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.”

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Land Manager Allan Savory on Holistic Pasturing

How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change

by Linda Sechrist

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hen concurrent dangers arising from overpopulation, desertification (fertile land turning to desert) and climate change were just beginning to attract technological solutions, pioneers like Allan Savory, a young wildlife biologist in Zimbabwe, Africa, were researching how healthy soil captures carbon dioxide and stores it as carbon.

It’s the way nature renders the most pervasive greenhouse gas more helpful than harmful and a major reason why this is not happening globally is because of desertification.

This innovative game-changer has since received Australia’s 2003 Banksia International Award for “doing the most for the environment on a global scale” and the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, recognizing solutions that address humanity’s most pressing problems. The Savory Institute, founded in 2009, and its Africa Center for Holistic Management, demonstrate how using livestock to improve soil and decrease dependence on water— plus increase its ability to hold moisture and carbon—grows more grass and improves profits for ranchers, landowners and investors.

What prompted your examination of soil biology?

In the 1960s, I first became alarmed at the rate of land degradation in Africa’s vast grasslands, which were turning to desert. Looking for a solution, I hit upon a profound relationship—that the 50

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grasslands, their soils, soil life, plants and animals had evolved symbiotically with large, grazing herbivores of many species and pack-hunting predators. As my inquiry led beyond Africa, I noticed that the same was true of similar ecosystems worldwide, including those of the U.S. Great Plains.

Long ago, the Great Plains supported herbivores that traveled in immense herds for safety from predators.

Where there are now approximately 11 large mammal species, there were once more than 50. The trampling of dung and urine, as well as grazing of such vast numbers constantly on the move, developed deep carbon-storing and rain-holding soils that also break down methane. Only in the presence of large roaming herds of herbivores periodically working the surface soil does this happen; it works much like a gardener does, breaking bare surfaces and covering them with litter and dung. Only in this way do grasslands thrive.

How did this revolutionize your thinking about land and livestock management?

Being trained at a university to believe that grazing livestock causes land degradation blinded me to the deeper understanding that humans’ management of the animals, not the animals themselves, has been the problem.

Historically, the healthiest soils in the world’s vast grain-growing regions were those that had supported the largest

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populations of natural wildlife and intact pack-hunting predators.

We now have in hand a natural solution able to reverse U.S. and global desertification, which is contributing to increasing severity and frequency of floods and droughts, poverty, social breakdown, violence, pastoral genocide and mass movement into cities and across national borders. Restoring brilliant natural functions through holistic management of even half of the world’s grasslands has the potential to pull all of the legacy carbon out of the atmosphere, put it back into the ground where it belongs and keep it there for thousands of years. Livestock aided by holistic, planned grazing that mimics nature can return Earth’s atmosphere to preindustrial carbon levels while feeding people with cleaner meat.

I can think of almost nothing that offers more hope for our planet for generations to come. In fact, it has so many benefits—including an eventual net cost of zero or less—that even if climate change wasn’t an issue, we should be doing it anyway.

How is holistic pasturing proceeding?

Ultimately, the only sustainable economy for any nation is derived from growing plants on regenerating soil. Today’s conventional agriculture is producing more than 75 billion tons of dead, eroding soil every year—more than 10 tons for every human alive. The largest areas of the world’s land are either grasslands or former grasslands.

Holistic, planned grazing to reverse desertification has gained support from thousands of individual ranchers, scientists, researchers, pastoralists and farmers. Currently, it is practiced on more than 30 million acres over six continents with encouraging success.

The Savory Institute encourages and links locally led and managed holistic management hubs around the world, now numbering 30 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and U.S., with more forming every year.

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

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Indulgence Without the Guilt?

Enter: Raw Vegan Desserts from Café Evergreen

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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refurbished post office on U.S. 41 might be among the least likely settings you’d expect to find organic fare— both freshly prepared and artfully served. Yet, this hasn’t stopped Café Evergreen from earning a reputation across the Suncoast for its creative, off-beat menu that features natural ingredients and quality your taste buds can’t deny.

Ted and Annette Weinberger, the dynamic duo behind Café Evergreen’s success, believe in transforming dishes that people enjoy into more wholesome options—without compromising the food’s flavor, texture or integrity. In fact, the owners have even expanded their wheelhouse to satisfy customers’ sweet tooth cravings as well.

“Café Evergreen has always offered a selection of vegan desserts, but within the past few months, we’ve also added raw (no-bake) vegan desserts. They taste so delicious that most people don’t even recognize the healthy ingredients being used,” quips Annette.

Utilizing innovative substitutes for refined sugar, bleached flour, high-fructose corn syrup and other notoriously processed elements, Café Evergreen delivers hand-crafted confections with authentic nutritional value.

Annette elaborates, “One example is our raw Key Lime Pie which contains organic cashews from Kenya. Cashews offer protein benefits without potential weight gain, and scientists have proven these nuts—actually seeds of the cashew apple—can lower harmful LDL cholesterol, while balancing sugar levels. This dessert also reduces the risk of Diabetes by controlling sugar and lipids in the bloodstream.

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Who would’ve thought that a sweet treat could be rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, zinc and other nutrients too!”

“Another vegan dessert on our menu is the raw Chocolate Silk Mousse, made from organic vegan chocolate and organic silken tofu—always GMO-free. This ingredient is an excellent source of calcium and protein, containing less than one gram of fat. Recently, tofu has also been shown to minimize stomach cancer risks, as well as decrease the effects of insulin resistance in people with Type 2 Diabetes.

“As an added health bonus, the crust of this mousse is prepared with organic Medjool dates and walnuts. This organic Medjool variety is known as the “King of Dates” and contains no fat or sodium, while providing high levels of potassium—even more than bananas. In addition, walnuts can lower blood pressure through their omega fatty acid content, regulate digestion through their fiber content, and reduce prostate cancer risks as well.

“Finally, our most popular dessert is the raw Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Coconut Milk Cream. The primary ingredient— coconut milk—can help manage arthritis pain, stabilize cholesterol levels and fight viruses through its auric acid content. Also, coconut milk is rich in fiber to satisfy your appetite for an extended period of time.”

This commitment to ensuring that diners experience all the decadence of a classic dessert, without any residual guilt served alongside, reinforces Ted and Annette’s passion for flavorful food that’s deceptively nourishing.

Annette adds, “Here at Café Evergreen, our vegan desserts are intended to help customers find a balance between enjoyment and overeating. Taste is always the star of these healthy treats, so you can indulge in one—or even two—while still feeling confident that your body is receiving essential nutrient benefits.

“Why settle for desserts that contain artificial additives, like high-fructose corn syrup, which is insulin resistant, loaded with GMOs, causes mineral imbalance and converts to fat more readily than other forms of sugar? Café Evergreen’s raw vegan alternatives are healthier, fresher and tastier.” So, next time your taste buds lure you into this inviting atmosphere, go ahead—order seconds off that guiltfree dessert menu!

Café Evergreen is located at 801 Tamiami Trail S, Nokomis. To make a reservation, call 941-412-4334. For more information and to view the menu, visit CafeEvergreen.net.

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota-Manatee. She also works as a freelance writer, blogger and social media marketer, based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog, HealthBeAHippie.

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Want to Claim Your Good

by Simply Being Willing?

by Reverend Elizabeth Thompson, Senior Minister, Unity of Sarasota

nslavement is often a vehicle of the soul’s emancipation.

In the midst of those difficulties and grave challenges we face, the call to come up higher is sounded. Once we dare to do so, we are gifted with the vision of perceiving possibilities of goodness at hand. The mystics have long taught that conversation with the Divine leads us into knowledge of self and wisdom to apply this knowledge with compassion.

Affirmative prayer is our capacity to lay claim to the good we desire which opens our spiritual eyes to see blessings revealed in every moment. All that is required is willingness to connect, claim and partner with our sacred self.

St. Patrick, a fifth-century Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland, discovered such a partnership in the midst of great hardship. In his words, he “found God” during a six-year enslavement as a herdsman in Gaelic Ireland. This discovery and devotion to a divine connection led to the conversion of many Irish to Christianity.

While he was freed to return home to Britain, in a dream, St. Patrick heard the voice of the Irish, inviting him to walk among them. This compelling guidance led him back to the land of his captivity as a free agent. Similarly, once we are free to follow our own sacred heart, we often return to the place of confinement with a great willingness to love and serve. That same willing and joyful zeal made St. Patrick’s simple message all the more compelling.

Regardless of whether you and I follow the creed of St Patrick’s faith, we can agree that he followed these principles with such devotion that his soul was emancipated and his mind was awakened to the living spirit of love and truth which inspired many people’s conversion to his simple faith—a faith that understood all of we are all considered “people of God.” This profound label serves all of humanity, regardless of the spiritual path taken. It is a universal salutation, honoring the great diversity of humankind.

Our role is to awaken this simple devotion which explores the realm of great possibilities, available through universal goodness. Our simple devotion to the highest

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truth we can engage in at any moment naturally opens our intuitive heart. This possesses what seems to be a magical power of attraction that opens doorways of healing, harmony and opportunity. Please do not take anyone else’s word for this. Devotion to goodness is the doorway to our infinite greatness and a deeply satisfying life experience.

We too have the opportunity to awaken our innate divinity and hear the voice of God within us. How do you recognize this voice of the Divine? Where is the courage to follow this guidance? What makes our individual awakening so compelling that we become willing to be mirrors of truth with the tender touch of kindness?

In a world of radical distraction and tweets, sacred space where the quiet mind and the still heart only seems to be a rare thing. Yet, when you and I take the time and effort to peer into the quiet and welcome our willing hearts, we can find the Living God of our own understanding. We all abide in sacred space, which is a realm where all goodness is possible.

“As to me, I know of nothing else but miracles.”

—Walt Whitman

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Q&A with Dr. Anne Luther: Is Your Pet at Risk for Over-Vaccination?

by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

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aking precautionary measures against the threat of disease is a main concern for the average person—a natural response that also translates into the care of our beloved feline and canine companions. In fact, most pet owners likely assume that annual vaccinations will keep their furry friends healthy, vibrant and safe from illness.

However, medical research indicates this—albeit wellmeaning—defensive strategy could deteriorate, rather than bolster, an animal’s quality of life. Within the conventional medicine community, though, regular vaccination remains a standard procedure despite evidence pointing to its ineffectuality and harmful consequences.

Given the controversial nature of this issue, I sought out Dr. Anne Luther, a seasoned holistic veterinarian and founder of Sarasota Animal Medical Center, to expose the harsh realities of over-vaccination. So, how then can we protect our four-legged family members’ best interests? Below, Dr. Luther offers expert guidance on navigating through the informational minefield of this highly debated subject.

Natural Awakenings: What is your professional stance on vaccinating animals, and how often should people ideally get their pets vaccinated?

Dr. Luther: I believe every pet should be evaluated individually to determine which vaccines they need.

Obviously, indoor pets exhibit much lower risk for infection than pets that are outdoors and exposed to other animals.

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by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). These recommendations were created in 2011, and they clearly state that adult dogs and cats do not need to receive the core vaccines more frequently than every three years. They further state the duration of immunity for these vaccines often exceeds five years.

For dogs, these core vaccines include Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus-2 and Rabies. For cats, they include Feline Herpersvirus 1, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia Virus and Rabies. I do recommend using a recombinant vaccine on cats because there is some evidence associating this vaccine with a decreased risk of sarcoma formation. However, while several veterinarians still administer the traditional three-year non-recombinant vaccine, this is not recommended on cats.

There are other non-core vaccines which may be recommended for your pet, depending on their risk factors, such as Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) for cats. I recommend vaccinating young FeLV-negative cats that are allowed to go outdoors or have direct contact with other cats of unknown FeLV status. Vaccination is most likely to be useful in kittens and young adult cats because resistance to infection develops by one year of age.

NA: What would you consider to be over-vaccination, and can you explain the health risks associated with this methodology?

Dr. Luther: There are several ways to over-vaccinate pets.

The first is to give vaccines too frequently. Although the core vaccines have been shown to last a minimum of three years, many veterinarians ignore the current guidelines and continue to vaccinate annually.

Another way to over-vaccinate is to give ineffective vaccines such as the Bordetella—or Kennel Cough Vaccine—which Dr. Ronald Schultz, professor and chair of the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine, identifies as a non-vaccine preventable disease. Other ineffective and non-recommended vaccines include the Corona Virus, FIP and FIV. A third way to over-vaccinate is to give unnecessary vaccines to pets that are not at risk. For example, giving Feline Leukemia to an indoor or older cat is not necessary or recommended. Feline leukemia is not highly contagious and requires prolonged direct exposure to an infected cat. Natural immunity to this disease is strong in most cats by the age of one year. Therefore, I do not recommend vaccination of adult cats for FeLV—even if they have access to the outdoors. If an adult cat is living with a FeLV-positive cat, then vaccination should be considered.

In addition, many local veterinarians recommend Lyme and Leptospirosis vaccines for dogs that are not at risk.

These vaccines have potentially negative side effects, and their effectiveness is also questionable. I do not believe the risk of adverse reactions outweighs the risk of disease, as both illnesses are treatable if your veterinarian diagnoses

the problem expeditiously. Also, vaccines should not all be administered at one visit. If your pet needs several vaccines, separate them at least four weeks apart.

There are numerous side-effects of vaccination, ranging from mild discomfort after the vaccine to death. Mounting evidence shows that vaccines lead to many immunologic disorders which we see on a daily basis in our practices.

Chronic ear infection and skin allergies are among the most common side effects seen. Chronic seizures or encephalitis can occur from post-rabies vaccination, and autoimmune diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hemolytic Anemia and Immune Mediated Thyroiditis have been linked to vaccination as well. Cancer, including Lymphsarcoma, occurs also more frequently post-vaccination.

In cats, the developments of locally invasive—and often fatal—sarcomas have become so prevalent that veterinarians are now advised to administer vaccinations on the legs, so they can be amputated if this sarcoma occurs. I have witnessed all these phenomena numerous times throughout my 30-plus years of practice.

Additionally, pets who suffer from a chronic disease or cancer should not be vaccinated under any circumstances, as vaccines will most definitely weaken the immune system.

Rabies is the only vaccine required by law, but the federal government will accept a written waiver from a veterinarian if your pet is unwell since vaccinating a sick animal is contraindicated.

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NA: In your experience, how long do immunization shots typically last, and are there drawbacks to these “booster” shots?

NA: Can you indicate any resources for pet owners to learn more about these adverse effects of overvaccination?

Dr. Luther: As stated previously, the core vaccinations last three or more years, and studies have even shown they can last from five years to a lifetime. Other vaccines such as the Lyme, Lepto and Bordetella vaccine last up to one year—if they work at all. So, the obvious drawback to booster shots is they increase the likelihood of adverse reactions.

NA: Why are pet owners still being advised to vaccinate their animals annually, and would you deem this protocol unethical?

Dr. Luther: In my opinion, the only reason to recommend annual vaccination is for financial gain. Any veterinarian, unfamiliar with the current recommendations which have been established for at least five years, honestly should not be in practice.

I believe it is both unethical and irresponsible to gamble with a pet’s health—or, even life—just to make a few dollars. These pets are family members and deserve the highest level of care we can provide. People trust their veterinarians to look after their furry friends’ welfare, so recommending annual vaccination for the core diseases is a betrayal of this trust. Therefore, I strongly feel that, if your veterinarian recommends annual core vaccinations, they are not competent or ethical—in which case, please find another veterinarian immediately.

NA: Does your practice offer any alternatives to vaccines, and how do they work? Are these options

Dr. Luther: I would advise titer testing to determine whether or not your pet needs a vaccination. This simple blood test costs slightly over $100 and checks for protection from Distemper and Parvovirus. While vaccines are less expensive, I still consider the titer test cost-effective because, if your pet experiences any of the adverse reactions discussed previously, the subsequent treatments will far exceed $100, and your furry friend might never completely regain health.

Since the Rabies vaccine is required by law, states currently do not accept the results from titer tests. However, if your pet is sick, vaccination is not required—and absolutely not advisable.

NA: In your estimation, why is the topic of overvaccination becoming increasingly controversial in mainstream medicine?

Dr. Luther: Now that people can investigate risk factors on the Internet, they are discovering this information on their own. I find that many new clients already understand the dangers of over-vaccination. Unfortunately, both human doctors and veterinarians seem hesitant to change their practices despite this scientific literature, proving the dangers of vaccination. Big Pharma [pharmaceutical conglomerates] will do whatever they can to protect their profits, and it often appears that many veterinarians will do the same.

Dr. Luther: There are numerous respected resources on the web. I will list a few here…

• VetMed.UCDavis.edu/VMTH/Small_Animal/Internal_ Medicine/Newsletters/ • Vaccination_Protocols.cfm • DrJeanDoddsPetHealthResource.Tumblr.com • AAHA.org/Public_Documents/Professional/Guidelines/ CanineVaccineGuidelines.pdf • CatVets.com/Guidelines/Practice-Guidelines/Feline-Vaccination-Guidelines Dr. Anne Luther, DVM, has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 30 years and holistic medicine for 12 years. She is the founder of Sarasota Animal Medical Center, an alternative clinic that examines your pet’s nutrition, environment and lifestyle to determine the most effective and least invasive treatment options. Sarasota Animal Medical Center is located at 3646 Birky St., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-954-4771 or visit SarasotaAnimalMedical.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, based in Southwest Florida. Her personal blog, HealthBeAHippie.

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Debunking Your Frequently Asked Questions about Life Coaching

by Tatiana Valadares, CWC, CPC

What is Life Coaching?

Coaching is all about helping you rapidly transition from the situation you are stuck in to where you want to be. First, identify the strategies you’ve previously tried and what isn’t working for you. Next, ask the questions that bring awareness to the surface. Then, use self-discovery techniques to visualize a place where your life looks and feels better.

With the help of a life coach, you can discover the options and prioritize solutions to the obstacle at hand and determine a plan of action. Identify your resources and how they can help you. Whether your issues are related to career, relationships, health, finances, happiness or spirituality, together, we’ll unravel the stubborn threads that are keeping you stuck in order to move toward a more authentic and joyful mindset.

Why would I need Life Coaching?

Anyone can benefit from this method of coaching. Usually, people seek help when they have an obstacle in their life that they can’t overcome. At some point in our lives, we all come across obstacles that prevent us from moving forward. We get stuck. This may occur because of fear, lack of confidence in our own abilities, lack of motivation, poor communication or other barriers. Coaching, however, helps bring motivation, planning, and new ideas or approaches into your life. These tools provide just what you need to get over those hurdles and back on track.

How can Life Coaching can help?

Anyone who deals with the following issues can benefit from life coaching: • Grief or Loss • Illness Recovery • Relocation • Lack of Confidence, Motivation or Life Planning • Post-Traumatic Event Recovery • Stress and Time Management • Discovering a Career or Life Purpose • Communication and Relationship Issues • Spirituality or Inspirational Guidance

What is the difference between Life Coaching and Therapy?

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wants emotional healing and relief from mental suffering, pain or discomfort. Therefore, therapy deals with diagnosing and healing the mental health of the client.

However, coaching deals with a client’s mental growth in order to move towards desired goals. Coaching involves taking an inventory of the client’s current situation and determining how to get to the desired place quickly and satisfactorily, without addressing the reasons that led this individual to stagnation. Therefore, one practice does not replace the other, but rather, they are complimentary and work well together.

How long does the average Life Coaching process take?

Coaching sessions are typically held weekly, and each session lasts typically lasts about one to two hours, based on a common agreement between the coach and client. To facilitate a flexible process, the coaching can be applied in whichever way the client feels most comfortable, depending on the urgency of one’s goals. Some special programs suggest a certain number of sessions, but the client ultimately chooses the number of sessions. An average sequence varies between five and 12 sessions.

Do we have to meet in person for these sessions?

Just like with other forms of counseling, coaching sessions can be conducted in person, by phone, or via internet through Skype, FaceTime or email. The communication medium depends on each client’s preference and location.

If the client choses a phone session, the life coach will place the call, at no cost to the client. Remote sessions allow clients to receive coaching from anywhere, including the comfort of their own sofa. In this case, all forms and exercises are sent by email.

Is the information shared during our sessions confidential?

Life coaches follow the International Coach Federation (IFC) code of ethics, so any information exchanged remains confidential unless the client authorizes, in writing, a thirdparty information or access to the sessions.

There are two extremely rare exceptions to this rule—if a client, by estimation, becomes a danger to themselves or to another individual, or if a court of law directly orders the coach to divulge such information for legal proceedings.

However, the coach will not judge any client’s situation, plans or feelings. A coach’s role is to simply introduce viable options or courses of action, but the choice belongs to each client.

Tatiana Valadares is a Certified Wellness Coach and Certified Professional Coach from the World Coach Institute. She works with Four Pillars, a newly opened wellness center. Four Pillars is located at San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221, Lakewood Ranch. For more information, call 941-373-3955 or visit FourPillarsFlorida.com.

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“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

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s a nurse for 25 years, a physician for 20 years, and an individual who always strives to embrace the fullest expression of life, I have seen and experienced multiple accidents and traumas. Recently, the impact of such traumas has been brought to our attention through the film Concussion which revealed the mental deterioration from head traumas sustained by NFL football players.

Moreover, as a nurse in military schools throughout Europe during the Vietnam War, I witnessed how military service can “permanently” damage soldiers. As an OB nurse, I also saw the effects of traumatic births and forceps deliveries on children. In psychiatric wards, as a Professor of Psychiatric Nursing, I observed the effects of many illnesses on mental and emotional health. Seeing these multiple traumas and issues has driven me to seek solutions that work to restore the integrity and optimal functioning of our damaged parts because they all are interrelated and can affect our overall well-being.

Through the process of helping a man in his early ‘40s address his issues of anxiety, depression, a learning disability and dysfunctional relationship, I inquired if he had suffered a head injury. He excitedly responded that he felt like someone understood what he needed. In fact, he’d sustained two major head injuries. One of these was a baseball blow to the left ear, creating lifelong infections and difficulties throughout everyday life.

I explained the impact these injuries have on the cells, and how they interrupt the communication and functioning of all related cells and organs, creating substances the body cannot metabolize. As a result, the body can turn on itself, causing the development of autoimmune responses. He then shared he had just seen the movie Concussion, and his story subsequently inspired this article, as I realized such injuries are treatable.

I explained the strategies for healing these traumas,

using tools like Protomorphogens, developed by Dr. Royal Lee, founder of Standard Processed. According to Dr. Lee, “When a patient has a part of his heart muscle damaged and proteins of the damaged heart are absorbed into the blood stream, they now act as any foreign proteins. The victim becomes allergic to his own heart muscle protein. That means antibodies…will impair and reduce the rate of repair of the heart tissue, and recovery will be slower than usual.”

The site of the body that is traumatized varies with each injury. When I heard about the concussions experienced

by NFL football players, my mind immediately entered solution mode, and I declared, “Let us address their protein sensitivities and interrupted sensory pathways. Let us move into the mode of responding with strategies that help my favorite players. I wonder if anyone else is listening.”

I expounded on the process of combining two strategies, and the young man in front of me became visibly intrigued. I have begun his course of treatment, using Protomorphogens, made of glandular and other substances from plants and animals that provide the blueprint for cells to rebuild the tissue of each site affected by trauma. They are remarkable in restoring proper functions. I also use Auditory Integration Training where indicated.

After this therapy is finished, I will place him on the schedule for Auditory Integration Training (AIT) which is a 10-day music therapy session that takes place for thirty minutes, twice a day, with the frequency he is sensitive to screened out by the machine, so his acoustical system can develop alternate pathways. As this oversensitive frequency is screened, the brain begins healing through these new compensatory pathways.

AIT involves Auditory Testing to determine the out-ofrange frequency. I first used it successfully with several people in Oregon. This healing modality gained recognition when a young Doctor in Corvallis, Oregon, had been severely learning disabled until she underwent AIT. Her mother was so grateful that she founded the Georgian Institute to honor her daughter and promote the process of AIT for all children who needed this treatment. She called her subsequent book The Sound of a Miracle. I was trained by her.

I performed the AIT treatment on myself and my husband, as we began to experience changes in our focus, ability to remember and capacity for positive feelings. With this therapy and the Protomorphogens, we continue our climb to optimal health. We just finished doing this program with an eight-year-old last month. He went from receiving failing grades to succeeding with A-level marks. His parents and teachers are still in disbelief only one month later; however, full improvement does not normally come until approximately three months after completing the AIT training program.

As a person who has undergone multiple traumas and, therefore, possesses a strong desire to share my healing successes with others, I am piecing my knowledge and experience together to share the best treatment options with our traumatized world.

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Not Just for Baby Boomers: Chair Yoga May Be for You

by Anne Maxfield Wilkinson

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or those of us, spearheading the “Baby Boom” explosion, time is starting to catch up. If we are fortunate enough to still be here, we may find that getting around has become more difficult. As our bodies age, stiffness and pain can be frequent companions. Fortunately, however, the world of exercise is offering solutions.

Having practiced Hatha Yoga for many years, (though, to my sorrow, inconsistently) I came to a point where sitting cross legged and doing poses on my knees became uncomfortable—even painful. So, I quit again. Then, I learned about Chair Yoga.

Nearing my seventh decade of practice, I feel the urge to share my discoveries about Chair Yoga with those who might benefit from it. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, a longtime Sarasota establishment where I had previously participated in “Gentle Yoga” classes, recently introduced Chair Yoga as an option in January 2016.

When my limitations became harder to ignore, I asked if they taught Chair Yoga, as I had heard it could be a panacea for people like me. At that time, they did not. So, when I learned they had begun to offer two classes each week, I had to give it a try.

I attended my first class with some trepidation, but soon discovered that many yoga poses can be improvised while sitting in a chair, standing with a chair for support or standing with hands against a wall for balance and stretch options.

After an hour of twisting, bending, reaching and balancing

on alternating legs, I had actually “worked up a sweat.” I felt just as exercised as with any other routine, but not as stressed or resentful of my limitations. Instead, I was encouraged by the creativity of my instructor who adapted a good selection of restorative movements to a “chair scenario.” Plus, the final relaxation meditation was just a rewarding as ever.

Harmony Ananda, who teaches one of the two Chair Yoga classes at Garden of the Heart on Mondays, adds the ingredients of forgiveness and love to each routine by asking participants to massage and send love to the knees, hips, shoulders, hands, and wherever there is tightness or pain.

I have stopped saying to myself, “my knees are killing me”—not a very positive thought—and focus instead on understanding and care. Another class is available on Fridays, taught by Eva Saunders, and each session is a comfortable one hour in length.

So, if you need exercise—and don’t we all—a gentle and supportive method of stretching and strengthening the body, while soothing and relaxing our busy minds, might just be Chair Yoga. If you have reached a certain age, are recovering from an operation or illness, or simply don’t enjoy those trendy high-powered exercise regimens, give this alternative a try. Not yet a fad, but possibly soon to become one, Chair Yoga classes are frequently small and personalized, with moves designed specifically for you and others like you.

Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, located at 2888 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, offers Chair Yoga classes on Mondays and Fridays, 2–3 p.m. For further information, call 941-341-9781 or visit GardenoftheHeartYoga.com.

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Easter Message to Jesus Lovers from Mitreya Center

by Reverend Gopi Chari

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od, in His infinite love for creation, made the Word flesh and, through the cooperation of the infinitely pure and sacred Virgin Mother Mary, planted the seed in her womb who proceeded to be delivered as Jesus. This Jesus is fully God and fully human at the same time. Anyone, who becomes aware of Jesus as the God in Human Form, is sanctified of all original sins from the Old Testament because He brought joy to the entire world.

When Jesus was nearly 30 years old, he appeared on the scene to show people how to lead a sinless life. He performed several miracles, as documented by his disciples, delivered instructional stories, or parables, and ministered to his followers through numerous sermons. In addition, Jesus also taught His disciples how to perform miracles and guide others toward these divine teachings.

After several years of preaching, demonstrating how to lead a sinless life and remaining wholly devoted to selfless service, Jesus came to the pinnacle of His mission. This was the demonstration of death and after-life.

This sequence started with the Transfiguration. Peter and others, who witnessed this, explained what transpired which we can experience for ourselves today. In fact, during a recent Bible study, a good friend of mine experienced these happenings while standing at his alter. This transfiguration suggests the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension take place at a higher experiential level which is within the reach of everyone.

Jesus enacted the scene of the trial to ensure his crucifixion.

This was part of His purpose to demonstrate his death, resurrection and ultimate ascension. All these stages apply to us as well, depending on how faithfully we follow His footsteps (i.e. How closely does my own behavior mirror that of Jesus?).

Each of should strive to behave like His example. As long as we consistently try, even when we make mistakes, He will forgive and continue guiding us.

There is no reason to anxiously anticipate a Second Coming or Day of Judgment. The ideas of “the Passion” and “God dying” are archaic beliefs. We should, therefore, move away from these unproductive views. Jews are still waiting for their Messiah, and Christians have been waiting for His second coming for nearly 2000 years. However, Jesus is, and will always, be with us. So, let us follow Jesus and build a “Heaven on Earth” right now.

Mitreya Center for Enlightenment, located at 5318 34th St. E, Bradenton, is devoted to scriptural study and practice. For more information, call 941-751-6950, email MitreyaCenter@gmail. com or visit MitreyaCenter.org.

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Detoxification: A Key in Preventing Dis-Ease

by Christina Captain

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ne of the key buzzwords we’ve been hearing on a daily basis, thus far in 2016, is “detox.” Detox your mind. Detox your body. Detox your spirit. But, what does all this detoxing mean? More importantly, what exactly should we detox from in the first place?

Detoxification is a process to rid the body of toxic or unhealthy substances. In our modern world, we are exposed to toxins through multiple channels including the environment, foods and beverages, detrimental relationships and even our favorite beauty products. Toxins are everywhere and nearly impossible to avoid, so the question remains, how do we find balance? The answer is to detox ourselves.

So, what are we accomplishing through detoxification?

From a prevention perspective, eliminating undesirable and unwanted substances, thoughts and energies will help create a more positive and optimal life. The list of “stuff” we need to detox from is constantly growing. At the top are everyday items—inflammatory foods like sugar and dairy, chemicals in the water, pesticides and even the air, our perfumes and body lotions, for example.

Beyond what goes into the body, there are other types of toxins we are exposed to daily as well—radio waves from cell phones, toxic relationships and the worst, our personal inner critic. Negative thoughts and energy can wreak havoc on both the body and mind. Below are some suggestions on how you can get started detoxing multiple aspects of your life.

For the Body: • Visit an infrared sauna to sweat your toxins out.

• Follow an elimination diet to cleanse inflammatory food build-up.

• Try a coffee enema to increase your glutathione production, while decreasing your toxic load.

• Exercise and move your physical body to sweat the

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For the Mind: • Meditate to calm your mind and create peace in the midst of chaos—join a group, using guided meditation recordings, or take a mindfulness class.

• Identify your inner critic and find ways to quiet that destructive voice.

• Hit pause on the negative exposure—avoid watching the news or reading the newspaper and unsubscribe from news notifications for at least 15 days.

• Disengage from social media distractions for a few weeks.

For the Energy Fields: • Avoid using Bluetooth headsets.

• Limit your use of cell phones and do not sleep with them in your bedroom.

• Unfriend (in real life) individuals who sap your energy and leave you feeling drained.

• Cultivate a circle of friends who support, love and accept you unconditionally • Take a daily break from all forms of technology.

• Head outdoors and spend some restorative time amongst nature.

It occurs to me that, in this contemporary life we’re unavoidably exposed to, humans have become completely disconnected with nature. Through this disconnect, we have forgotten that we too are nature. Therefore, we must recharge ourselves, and the simplest way to do this is to go outside. Even sitting in the sun for 15 minutes would do the trick—provided, you take an electronic break as well. Being mindful and enjoying nature is an amazing experience.

I am reminded of a Nature Cure class I took during my doctoral residency program in Austin, Texas. We jumped into a fresh spring then were wrapped up in white sheets and wool blankets up to our necks. We laid directly upon a grassy knoll with our heads pointed toward our personal Feng Shui Gua directions. In time and with increased mindfulness, I became reconnected to the trees, birds, wind and sky. It was a wonderful experience, and I had never felt so completely connected to my natural surroundings before.

I encourage you to experience the same.

If you would like to learn how you can detox your own life, join Family Healing Center for a seminar called “Detoxification: A Key in Preventing Dis-ease,” on March 22, 6 p.m. The topics discussed will include how to use saunas, footbaths and other tools for the purpose of detoxing yourself completely.

Location: 1219 S East Ave., Suite 104, Sarasota. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot for this event, call 941-951-1119 or email Dr_Captain@FamilyHealingCenter.com. For more information, visit FamilyHealingCenter.com.

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The Hidden Effect of Scars on Your Health

by Juliet Mathison

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id you know that a scar on one part of the body can cause pain somewhere else, as well as organ dysfunction and possibly a subsequent illness? A scar is often the hidden culprit in mystery illnesses or unresolved pain patterns that have not responded to conventional treatments.

How is that possible? Let’s delve a little deeper into what is happening physiologically when tissue is either cut or torn, then grows back together to heal the wound. It is helpful to have some understanding of Chinese Medicine, since both Eastern and Western medical models apply here. The Chinese Medical map of the human body shows 12 bi-lateral channels, plus two midline channels known as meridians.

These channels circulate the bio-electrical life force (qi) of their corresponding organs throughout the body in rhythmic cycles that mediate the balance required for healthy living. If a surgical incision cuts through one or more of these channels, the corresponding organ can become compromised. This is clearly illustrated by the preponderance of digestive problems in women who have had breast surgery, whether for implants, mastectomy or reconstruction. The stomach channel travels vertically through the breast.

C-section scars can also be responsible for a variety of digestive disturbances, not to mention chronic low back pain.

In addition to disrupting meridian flow, trauma and surgery also cut through muscles, nerves, lymphatic vessels and connective tissue. The structural integrity of the musculoskeletal system can be significantly compromised as a result. Fascia is a type of connective tissue that envelops and interpenetrates every major structure in the body. Fascia is particularly susceptible to scarring. Fascial scarring is often the cause of seemingly unexplainable pain in a different part of the body. A mysterious pain in the shoulder can sometimes be caused by an old injury or surgery to the opposite ankle or foot.

A simplified analogy can be helpful here. Imagine a baby romper—that all-in-one garment with poppers up the front. If you were to cut a hole in the foot of the garment then sew it back up, there would be slightly less fabric in the baby romper. There would also be more tension in the garment which would be felt most significantly at the furthest point from where the tension was pulling—the opposite shoulder. The shoulder muscles respond to this tension, and a compensation pattern emerges. This can be experienced as pain, dysfunction and restricted mobility. The cause and effect occur in different parts of the body. This concept is

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not yet widely understood. Some different manifestations of the possible effects of scars are illustrated in the following examples: Kathy and Mark, a healthy couple in their late thirties had been trying to start a family for seven years. For the past five years, every fertility specialist they had seen had told them the same thing: “There is nothing wrong with either of you.” While Kathy was receiving treatment for a knee injury, a large scar was noted on the inside of her lower leg. Kathy agreed to the suggestion that she undergo scar release therapy, even though the injury had occurred when she was 13 years old. There is an important acupuncture point located on the inside of the lower leg. This point is a confluence of three “yin” (female) channels, and it influences reproductive health and fertility, among other things. Kathy’s scar was located directly above this important point and was blocking the flow of qi through those three channels. Three months later, Kathy joyfully announced that she was pregnant.

Dorothy developed a facial tic a few months after having surgery to correct two hammerhead toes on her left foot. Nine months later, Dorothy received scar release therapy to relieve this foot pain. The facial tic subsequently disappeared, together with the foot pain. The incision had cut through the stomach channel which ends in the second toe. This channel originates—you guessed it—on the face.

Sometimes, inflammatory scar tissue exists inside the body, but is not visible from the outside. This can be helped with enzyme therapy and by adopting an anti– inflammatory, gluten-free diet. Proteolytic enzymes such as nattokinase and serrapeptase dissolve the fibrin in scar tissue, helping it to soften and normalize. Adequate intake of essential fatty acids is also important.

Scar release therapy can assist with a broad range of scar related conditions. Bio-compatible therapeutic micro-current is used to release constricted connective tissue, correct depolarized scar tissue, relieve pain and restore meridian flow to the affected organs. Physical appearance and texture of scars can also be reduced, while minimizing scar sensitivity.

Scars affecting the musculoskeletal system can be treated with scar release therapy, immediately followed by structural realignment to restore function and mobility.

For most simple scars, one treatment is sufficient. More complex cases, however, may require two treatments. In addition, post-treatment homecare could include shea butter, myrrh, elemi essential oil and carrot seed oil. These are helpful natural remedies to nourish and soften the scar tissue, as well as restore elasticity to the skin.

Juliet Mathison is a Specialized Kinesiologist trained in Microcurrent Scar Release Therapy directly under Dr. Bruce Hocking, developer of the technique. Mathison has over 25 years of experience providing pain relief and rehabilitation from injury, surgery or trauma of any kind. For more information, call 770465-629 4or visit LifeSpectrumInstitute.com.

The Agony of De Feet

by Nancy Tegan

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ost of us don’t take care of them yet they carry the weight of our entire bodies all day, every day. We ignore them and are embarrassed by them, but rely on them to take us places throughout our entire lives. They are our feet, and the “agony of de feet” is a legitimate condition for many of us. We overlook one of the most important parts of our body. In Chinese Medicine, the feet are so important that they say without good feet, we don’t have good health.

Wouldn’t you agree?

However, you can find relief for this foot pain through reflexology. Reflexes in the feet and hands—which

correspond to all organs, glands and body parts—respond by applying pressure. Specific finger techniques send impulses to the brain, producing a response through the body’s nervous system. Stimulation to the entire foot encourages deep relaxation, body-wide improvement in circulation and a system-wide balance (homeostasis). This is a safe, natural therapy that benefits everyone.

Reflexology restores balance and harmony to the body by clearing congested reflexes. The more specific benefits of reflexology include enhanced circulation, aided elimination, alleviation from acute and chronic conditions, revitalized energy, bodily toxin and impurity cleanses, and stimulated creativity and productivity.

When giving or receiving a reflexology treatment, there are some Chinese pressure points that can be incorporated for maximum results. For instance, “Liver 3” is a point located in the middle of the “webbing” between the first and second toe. This denotes one of the master points in the body and has a relaxing effect on all muscles. Hold this point on both feet for your loved one at the same time, gently applying pressure. If you start with a warm, herbal footbath with lavender essential oil for relaxation, then massage warmed oil into the feet and hold these points, you will be giving someone the gift of a healing relaxation treatment, If you’d like to learn reflexology, this modality is part of our Massage Therapy Diploma program at the East West College of Natural Medicine. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of massage therapists is projected to increase by 22 percent from 2014 to 2024— much faster than the average employment rates for other occupations. Now is the time to receive the education that could make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Nancy Tegan, B.S., MAEd, NCBTMB, LMT, is the Lead Massage Therapy Instructor at East West College of Natural Medicine. This school is located at 3808 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-355-9080 or visit EWCollege.edu.

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Terrence Grywinski Specializes in Advanced CranioSacral Whole Body Therapy

by Tomara Kafka

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errence “Terry” Grywinski, B.A., B.Ed., MA6049, has been changing lives through CranioSacral therapy for over 20 years in Sarasota. While he began as a massage therapist in 1987, when Grywinski began specializing in CranioSacral therapy, he says, “I realized that I could help my clients much more effectively.”

CranioSacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, wholebody technique that frees people from their prisons of pain and restriction. Treatment consists of gentle holding techniques that engage the body’s natural ability to release restricted connective tissue muscle—fascia. Pain dissipates, and range of motion increases as tissue relaxes and releases. Reducing this drag on the cranial-spinal system results in greater energy flow and stronger, healthier muscles with increased physiological functioning.

Most clients experience measurable improvement during the first treatment.

Depending on severity, the symptoms and underlying problems are often relieved in four to eight sessions during treatments that typically last 90 minutes.

Through CranioSacral therapy, Grywinski explains, “I am able to assess the cause of problems more accurately. I’ve found the benefits to my clients are more immediate, longer-lasting and, at times, nearly miraculous.

This advanced therapy relieves symptoms, while accessing the source of the problem.”

Grywinski began specializing in CranioSacral Therapy in 1994, following his training at Florida’s famous Upledger Institute. He noticed that, by using this form of therapy, his clients often experienced spontaneous and remarkable improvements.

Many clients who seek out Grywinsky have already visited numerous doctors, chiropractors, and physical or massage therapists with little or no results.

For example, Grywinski elaborates, “I worked with one client who suffered a concussion 20 years ago and could find no relief from her symptoms. My client told me that, in six CranioSacral therapy sessions, all her symptoms were relieved.”

That client wrote, “I have experienced a quick transformation since starting work with Terry from the effects of concussion and head injury trauma—including exhaustion, over-worked muscles a compromised central nervous system—to much more ease and comfort. I notice there isn’t an area of my life where I’m not feeling more relief. My first appointment with him was a birthday gift from a friend, and I haven’t stopped suggesting him to everyone I meet ever since.”

In addition to more than 30 years of specialized training

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and extensive bodywork experience, Grywinski has a wide knowledge of alternative health, nutrition and other aspects of healthy holistic living.

Grywinski continues to focus on expanding his healing abilities to release pain, muscular tissue restriction and the emotional trauma often associated with injuries. In many cases, his work stimulates the immune system, while promoting normal, natural and efficient organ functions, especially in the spleen, stomach, intestines, brain, heart, liver, lungs, kidneys and bladder.

Another client, Michael Reilly, who suffered from several physical injuries including a 20-foot fall and a car accident when he was hit by a drunk driver, found Grywinski through word-of-mouth referral.

“Not only have I seen miraculous results in my range of motion, which was immeasurably restricted, but this treatment has decreased my intense pain and added a tremendous increase in energy. From working with Terry, I am now able to continue pursuing my career,” says Reilly. “I also appreciate that Terry explains in great detail every technique he does while I am on the table. The results from the CranioSacral therapy were immediate, and I will continue to see Terry on an as-needed basis from now on.”

Through CranioSacral therapy, Grywinski works with the body at a much deeper level than many other therapies can. Whereas some therapies treat only symptoms, CranioSacral therapy rapidly relieves symptoms, while naturally accessing the source of the problem.

According to one Sarasota mother, “My 15-year-old daughter was suffering from nearly constant dizziness and frequent headaches. After seeing Terry twice, the dizziness and headaches were gone, and she can’t believe how good she finally feels. Her body was jammed and locked up, but now she feels free. She liked Terry immediately. He is a compassionate healer who gave her immense relief. Anyone experiencing pain, headaches or migraines should see him.”

Many healthcare professionals recognize the body’s connective tissue holds a person’s physical and emotional history. These experiences form patterns of tension often appear as pain in the neck, shoulder, back or a specific location where an injury has occurred. Sometimes CranioSacral therapy can bring subconscious memories of accidents or emotional traumas to the surface. Through non-invasive techniques, these ingrained emotions can be resolved and released from the body, thus freeing it to reach emotional and physical balance and well-being.

“I do CranioSacral Therapy because the results are immediate,” concludes Grywinski. “Clients experience relief and feel better after each session, including the first one. A lot happens during a single sessionm and each session builds on the previous one by continuing to reduce pain, increase range of motion, flexibility, mobility and energy levels.”

Advanced CranioSacral Therapy is located at 1188 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 205-D, Sarasota. To schedule a free 30-minute new client evaluation and treatment, call 941-755-3437. For more information, visit ADCCST.com.

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The Birds and the Bees

by Juliette Jones “Let me tell you ‘bout the birds and the bees And the flowers and the trees And the moon up above And a thing called love…”

—Song by Jewel Akens

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oes anyone remember when “the birds and the bees” was a classic euphemism used to skirt around questions from children about human sexuality without actually talking about humans or sex? I always wondered about this metaphor—there didn’t seem to be a direct relationship between birds, bees and human sexuality, but I guess that was the point.

I grew up in Michigan, and as memory serves, spring in the North Country was a time when we were thrilled to see the winter weather break and plants emerge from the dark, sweet smelling earth. Crocuses, peonies, lilacs, lilies of the

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valley, vegetables—all that flowered, burst forth. The birds sang with expressive joy, and the garden filled with butterflies and buzzing honey bees. From this point of view, the “birds and bees” motif does relate to the expression of life.

Throughout childhood, the beauty of the natural world seemed nothing less than an amazing dream visible before my appreciative young eyes. I would not have guessed that, in a matter of six or seven decades, the panorama of nature, as I knew it, would be in the process of large scale disintegration. I might also add that, at the time, nobody strongarmed Michigan farmers into growing GMO crops to survive.

The United Nations designated 2015 as the International Year of the Soil, citing 33% of all global soil resources are now under degradation. UN Food and Agriculture Director Jose Graziano DeSilva announced, “Today, we have more than 805 million people facing hunger and malnutrition.

Population growth will require an approximate increase of 60% of food production,” and he went on to raise an alert that we haven’t been paying enough attention to this important “silent” ally—the soil. Human pressures on soil are reaching critical limits, and healthy soil is essential to healthy food production. In fact, 95% of all food comes from the soil.

There is another, perhaps at the moment, more immediate threat to food production which similarly involves the diminishment of “silent” allies. I wondered if the UN would choose to pick up on this urgent looming threat and designate 2016 as the International Year of the Pollinator, but this was not the case.

Exactly what is a pollinator, and why are they important to the food chain? Pollination is nature’s mechanism for reproduction in many plants. Seeds don’t come forth unless pollen is transferred from the flower of one plant to the flower of another—hence, the role of birds and bees in the reproductive process. While wind and water supply some of the necessary transportation, most of the work is accomplished by pollinators, chiefly bees, butterflies and birds.

As we all should know by now, the honey bee is one of

our most significant pollinators. This insect is joined by butterflies, birds and, to a lesser extent, other creatures. However, the average person might not give much thought to the immense importance of pollinators whose efforts are responsible for a great deal of our food supply.

“The U.S. Agriculture Department estimated last year that 42% of U.S. honeybee colonies died in the 12-month period that ended in April 2015.”

—Wall Street Journal It is estimated that honey bees pollinate about 15-billion dollars’ worth of U.S. crops annually. According to a 2014 Harvard study, intensive pesticide use, especially neonicotinoid insecticides are particularly damaging to bees. Additionally, intensive agriculture, especially monocrops, have destroyed the biological diversity needed by bees and other pollinators.

Have you seen a monarch butterfly lately? I think I saw a single monarch last year, fluttering over a milkweed plant at the Home Depot garden center. Statistics show that the monarch butterfly population has dropped 80% below historic levels. Monarchs feed exclusively on milkweed which has been eradicated from cropland by herbicides applied to monocrops.

If the honey bee goes the way of the monarch, statistics on food production and quality will become dire. Again, Harvard researchers determined to what extent food sources rely on pollinators and what to expect if they vanish. “We quantified the nutritional and health outcomes associated with decreased intake of pollinator dependent foods.

If pollinators were to go extinct, global fruit supplies would decrease by nearly 23%, vegetables by more than 16%, and nuts and seeds by 22%.” (The Lancet). These researchers went on to explain these resulting dietary changes would increase human deaths.

The USDA Forest Service pointed to this state of affairs with an even more disconcerting message to the public, “Without pollinators, the human race and all of the earth’s terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. Of the 1,400 crop plants grown around the world (i.e. those that produce all of our food and plant-based industrial products), almost 80% require pollination.”

As a beekeeper in association with other beekeepers, I have intimate contact with the reality of this challenge.

Today, the average person is not keenly aware of the importance behind this pollination process which takes place un-

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obtrusively and links the entire natural world together in an elegant display of interdependence. The terrible truth is that people often do not see disaster coming until it is upon them.

Despite overwhelming evidence, “Chemical companies have defended the products (neonicotinoids) which generate hundreds of millions in sales annually for companies like Bayer AG and Syngenta AG.” (New York Times).

The European Union has banned neonicotinoid insecticides, while the United States Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is still involved in “preliminary risk assessment” to be completed in 2017. It appears that the DEP must be politically challenged, caught between corporate welfare interests and the public good.

What Can You Do? • Get informed and inform others • Visit your local Beekeepers Association* and volunteer your help • Become a beekeeper • Grow native plants and organic vegetables • Replace your lawn with Floridafriendly plants or flower beds • Reduce or eliminate pesticide use Keeping health and balance in a world beset with environmental imbalances is challenging. I don’t hide my head in the sand but, instead, look for unique ways to overcome depressing circumstances and inertia.

Along these lines, an interesting book, One Hundred and One Reasons to Get Out of Bed by Dr. Barbara Royal and Natasha Milne, is worth reading. Featuring stories of environmentalists who are making crucial strides toward preserving our planet’s natural resources, they ask interviewees three questions:

What animal or environmental issue gets you out of bed?

What are you doing about it?

What can everyone do about it?

One of the most rewarding aspects of environmental advocacy is the people you meet along this journey. My interest in honey bees has led me to helpful, knowledgeable, inspirational friends and allies—people who put the fun back into doing what’s right.

And, speaking of fun, I encourage you to check out Sarasota’s First Annual Honey Bee Festival on Saturday March 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Farms. This event, taking place at Sweetgrass Farms, will feature craft fairs for both children and adults, live music, local food, strawberry picking, raw honey tasting, educational booths on beekeeping and gardening, and a host of other related vendors.

Sweetgrass farms is located at 8350 Carolina St., Sarasota. Admission for this event is free for children and $5 for adults. For more information, visit SarasotaHoney.com.

Chinese Health Gem of the Month: Improving Your Memory

by Rene Ng (DOM, AP, L.Ac.)

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n Chinese Medicine, the circulation system plays a significant part in determining how strong your memory is. As we age, so does our circulation, and blood flow to the brain starts to slow down as well. This is also why our memories tend to gradually lose their sharpness.

However, a deep scalp massage done frequently and consistently will go a long way towards improving the memory. Light, simple strokes over the top of the head will help promote blood flow to the head and into the brain. In addition to memory, this can also benefit those with balance issues and even problems with thinning hair and balding.

Rene Ng, DOM, AP, L.Ac, is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist in Sarasota. In 2014, he was voted Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” for a second year in a row and was also the area’s “Favorite Anti-Aging Practitioner.” For more information, call 941-773-5156 or email RNG@ChineseMedicalSolutions.com.

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Chrysanthemum Tea: An Indispensable Chinese Treasure for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

by Rene Ng (DOM, AP, L.Ac)

The Chrysanthemum Flower

if you walk along the streets of Hong Kong, you will notice there are tea shops littered along the majority of the streets. These shops offer various teas available for purchase over the counter, much like fruit stands and smoothie stalls you’ll find here in the United States. Herbal tea as beverages are the norm for the Chinese, and they are consumed to help individuals maintain their health and battle the elements.

Numerous tea varieties are available which, of course, implies that individuals need to know their herbs and teas, and most Chinese—if not all—do. One of the most common herbal teas you will find is Chrysanthemum tea, and its rich, flavorful aroma will frequently fill the tea store. So, what is Chrysanthemum tea, and why is it among the most popular herbal teas consumed by the Chinese for health? What is so special about this variety?

Chrysanthemum flower—also known as Ju Hua—in Chinese is readily found and harvested in China. The flower is very commonly used as a Chinese herb for its medical properties, and used to address a multitude of health issues. It can come in various forms, ranging from daisy-looking, to decorative shapes, pompoms or even buttons.

This flower can also come in various colors, but the most common is yellow. The head of each Chrysanthemum flower is actually a cluster of many flowers, made up of a central group of short flowers surrounded by rings of longer flowers.

According to Teleflora, it is thought that “a single petal of the Chrysanthemum flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life.”

In Chinese Medicine. Chrysanthemum is known to have many healing properties, and is especially useful for balancing and detoxifying the liver organ system. The liver system plays an integral part in the human body. In addition to being the body’s toxic filter, it also promotes overall circulation.

When the liver meridian system is impaired, the individual will present with a variety of symptoms, from migraines and rashes to tremors and serious ailments such as stroke. Chrysanthemum flower is normally brewed in hot water and taken as a tea. Let’s look at how Chrysanthemum helps maintain health.

A Powerful Herb for the Eyes

Chrysanthemum flower is well-known for its ability to brighten the eyes, reduce eye dryness, reduce eye pressure, and address various eye diseases. The Chinese frequently drink Chrysanthemum tea to address issues with their eyes, especially floaters, blurred vision and pain behind the eyes.

According to Chinese Medicine, the liver system manages the eyes, so an individual whose liver system is imbalanced will present with eye problems.

The liver system is also responsible for ensuring that Qi (pronounced “Chee”—the life energy in the body) and blood is able to flow throughout the body. Therefore, when this function is impaired, insufficient blood flow will affect eyes, causing them dry out, as well as the eye muscles becoming weakened which results in eye movement issues and floaters. The elderly drink Chrysanthemum tea on a daily basis in China, and they find this helps them with their eyesight, along with headaches and other issues tied to poor eyesight.

Helps with High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol

Chrysanthemum flower has the ability to reduce aggressive Yang energy in the liver channel. If there is an excess of Yang (moving and active life energy) Qi in the body, an individual will present with “over-excessive” conditions including—but not limited to—hypertension, headaches (especially pounding ones), high blood pressure, high cholesterol and aggressive emotions (such as anger and impatience). By calming down the Yang energy and balancing out the liver system, Chrysanthemum tea can benefit an individual suffering from these disorders.

Furthermore, excessive Yang energy, similar to overacidity, will create heat in the body, impairing the circulation and immune systems. This can lead to serious ailments and even cancers. Chrysanthemum has also been known to have properties that benefit individuals battling cancers, and is a common herb included in many Chinese medicine formulas used to address infections, mucus, and cancer. This is another key reason why Chrysanthemum tea is a topchoice beverage among the Chinese when it comes to health maintenance.

How to Take Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum flowers are typically soaked in hot water and served as beverage tea. This is a common drink served alongside green tea at restaurants during meals. Chrysanthemum itself is bitter in taste, and honey is often added to the tea to lessen its bitterness. However, according to Chinese Medicine, bitterness clears pathogenic heat in the body and is able to detoxify the body, while fighting inflammation and infections. Therefore, the more bitter the Chrysanthemum tastes, the stronger its ability to detoxify the body. Wild Chrysanthemum flowers (YeJuHua) are dried, preserved, and made into the herb that is added to Chinese formulas to increase its potency.

Chrysanthemum tea is extremely refreshing and flavorful. I have introduced many people to this tea, and they absolutely love it. So, next time you get the chance, try some for yourself. And, don’t be surprised if those “floaters” you’ve been experiencing in your eyes suddenly go away!

Rene Ng, DOM, AP, L.Ac, is a board-certified, licensed Acupuncture Physician and Chinese Herbalist in Sarasota. In 2014, he was voted Sarasota’s “Favorite Acupuncture Physician” for a second year in a row and was also the area’s “Favorite Anti-Aging Practitioner.” For more information, call 941-773-5156 or email RNG@ChineseMedicalSolutions.com. natural awakenings

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Paddle Myrtle Creek with Jim Story – 9am2pm. Join Florida Master Naturalist Jim Story as he leads us through a freshwater jungle to tidal Shell Creek waterfall and dam. Participants must provide their own watercraft, PFD, and be able to swim. Free to the public. Voluntary donations to the Sierra Club are always gratefully accepted.

Must reserve, 941-505-8904.

Cultivating Sacred Space through Affirmative Prayer – 6:30-8:30pm. Tuesdays, March 1-April 5. Presented by Reverend Elizabeth, Senior Minister. Exciting, enlightening exploration regarding the power of sacred space and affirmative prayer.

Love Offering. Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classroom, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-9553301. UnityOfSarasota.com.

Merkaba Light Table and Ascension – 6:308:30pm Intro. Powerful, energetic technology for ascension awakening and energetic healing, which complements existing wellness therapies. $20.

Ascension activations Sat/Sun 10am-5pm $200.

Sarasota. 561-339-2614, 509-262-4685. WellnessEnergetics.com.

Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop – 7pmSun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. More info, other dates or request a brochure, 941-349-6804, IntimacyRetreats.com.

Elaine Silver Rejoices in Inspirational Song – 7:20-8:30pm. Enjoy this accomplished singer/ songwriter and presenter at this special event of the midweek Prayer & Meditation Service. Love Offering. The Sanctuary, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota.

941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness with Intuitive Biomagnetist, Ralph Serrano – A registered nurse, Ralph’s true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit Guides in helping people find their true illness, and through the process of Biomagnetic Pair Therapy–a revolutionary, scientific and therapeutic approach–he is able to help people heal. This therapy is free of side effects, compatible with traditional or alternative practices. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota.

Appointments, 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear – 6:307:30 pm. We will be exploring where fear comes from, how to control its effect, how to gain insight into specific fears you have, and how to overcome them, based on the book Spiritual Wisdom on Conquering Fear, which will be given as a gift to all attendees. Free, Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ EckankarInSarasota.

Vinyasa Yoga with Jen Maecker – 9-10:15am.

Also March 12, 19, 26. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heatbuilding sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

Unseen Worlds: Contacting Your Spirit Guides/ Angels – 7-9pm. With nationally acclaimed speaker Julie King. In this workshop we will explore the network of “Unseen Worlds,” including discussion and experiential processes to assist in accessing other realities. $25. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

Voyager Tarot – 10:30am-5:30pm. March 5-6. Julie King has been a teacher, healer, spiritual consultant and intuitive reader for over 35 years and is a certified Voyager Tarot teacher and consultant. 30 mins/$55; 60 mins/$100. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Love*Light*Laughter: Learn the Wavicle Process – 1-2pm. Workshop presented by Rory Goff, author of Wonderful Wavicle Work: How to Create Whatever You Need with Unconditional Love. Explore your commitment to soul, spiritual

Psychic Intuitive & Trance Channel Readings – 10:30am-5:30pm. Sherry Lord can see angels, guides and auras as well as channel loved ones who have crossed over. She is a versatile channel who can answer your questions, both business and personal, and help you on your spiritual path. 15 mins/$40; 30 mins/$75; 60 mins/$125; Deep Trance Channel Sessions 50 mins/$175. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

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growth and meditative empowerment. $10. Fellowship Hall, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-9553301. UnityOfSarasota.com.

Learn Palmistry with Myrna Lou Goldbaum, Master Palmist – 1-3pm. Everyone can learn palmistry in this fast paced, fun class. Myrna Lou, who has taught 3,214 to read palms, is award winning author of book, May I See Your Hand? $25.

The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Introduction to the Silva Method – 1-3pm.

Silva Method is celebrating 50 years of service to humanity. Join us and receive an introductory lesson to the power of the Silva Method. Free.

Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice.

Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995. RevPat@ AngelMinistriesfl.org, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Learn Palmistry with Myrna Lou Goldbaum, Master Palmist – 1-3pm. Everyone can learn palmistry in this fast paced, fun class. Myrna Lou, who has taught 3,214 to read palms is award winning author of book, May I See Your Hand? $25.

The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Conscious Movement – 10am-noon. Also March 20. Kathy Oravec leads you in a mindful movement practice where you listen for your inner voice and move from the wisdom of your body. There are no steps to learn and no right or wrong movements; simply the chance to move freely to fantastic, fun music. Join us as we create a safe, sacred and play-filled space to connect with your emotions and spirit. For everyone!

Donation based. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

Unity in a Changing World – Noon. Also March 13. Presented by Reverend Elizabeth, Senior Minister. Learn how to live an abundant, positive life on a daily basis. Love Offering. Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classroom, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301. UnityOfSarasota.com.

Open Heart Divine Healing Service – 12:15pm.

The first Sunday of each month. Through the gathering of the Faithful, experience and co-create the Anchoring of Powerful Divine Healing energies within the Sacred Circle. Expect Miracles! Rev Sharon Elizabeth James. Love offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Reiki 2 Certification – 1-5pm. Teaches Distance Healing and opens additional energy centers. Includes Reiki 2 Attunement. We will also touch on animal healing. Prerequisite is Reiki 1 Certification. Class size is limited, so pre-registration is required. $98 in advance, $118 at the door.

With Dawn Freeman. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 7 Dinner with the Doc – 6:30pm. Enjoy a healthy complimentary meal for yourself and up to a couple of guests. This month we will be discussing the topic of detoxification. Free. You must RSVP so we have a head count. Beckham’s on the Trail, 6726 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Info, 941-9241227. DowerPower.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Jen Maecker – 6:30-7:45pm.

Also March 14, 21, 28. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heatbuilding sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Honor Yourself: Four Pillars Workshop – 10amNoon. Discussing ideas from the book, Honor Yourself, the inner art of giving and receiving, by Patricia Spadaro. Learn how to balance what others need with what you need, how to draw boundaries and determine priorities, how to be honest about unhealthy people in your life, giving from the heart rather than from the head, honoring endings, and finding your own voice. This class will help you give birth to your best self so that you can give creatively and abundantly while discovering the steps necessary to stay in balance. $15.

Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. Reservations 941-3733955. FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? – 6-7 pm. Come share and/or learn about spiritual experiences such as coincidences, guidance from departed ones or angels, dreams, past lives, soul

travel. These topics come from the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook which will be given as a gift to attendees. Free, Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

2nd Tuesday Anchoring Light Channeled Meditation in Charlotte County – 7pm. With Sharon Elizabeth James. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light since 7/16/07. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Intuitive Readings – 10:30am-5:30pm. Also March 24. Using a deck of regular playing cards, Deborah Chadwick is able to communicate with her guides and angels, quickly receiving very specific information for her clients. 15 mins/$30; 30 mins/$60. Elysian Fields, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Beginner’s Guide to Astrology – 7:15-9pm.

Denise Clair makes astrology fun and easy to understand. Learn what all those signs and symbols mean, make life easier with daily basic practical tips, and learn to read your own birth chart. $10 per class or $75 for all 8. DeniseClairDreams@ gmail.com. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota.

941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Salt Room Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7-8pm.

Led by Suzy Truesdale. Experience the benefits of sound meditation while breathing in dry salt particles to purify lungs and energy body. $10. Fusion Therapy, 7069 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Spaces limited. RSVP 941-921-7900.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

Honor Yourself: Four Pillars Workshop – 7-9pm.

Discussing ideas from the book, Honor Yourself, the inner art of giving and receiving, by Patricia Spadaro. Learn how to balance what others need with what you need, how to draw boundaries and determine priorities, how to be honest about unhealthy people in your life, giving from the heart rather than from the head, honoring endings, and finding your own voice. This class will help you give birth to your best self so that you can give creatively and abundantly while discovering the steps necessary to stay in balance. $15. Four Pillars, San Marco Plaza, 8209 Natures Way, Ste 221, Lakewood Ranch. Reservations 941-373-3955. FourPillarsFlorida.com.

Sacred Sound Gong Meditation – 7:20-8:30pm.

Enjoy this inspirational and transformational experience on your personal spiritual journey, presented by Todd Glacy. Special event at the midweek Prayer & Meditation Service. Love Offering. The Sanctuary, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness with Intuitive Biomagnetist, Ralph Serrano – A registered nurse, Ralph’s true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit Guides in helping people find their true illness, and through the process of Biomagnetic Pair Ther-

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Let Me See your Hand – Hands are mirrors of the soul. An in-depth personal palmistry reading with Myrna Lou Goldbaum, author, master palmist and soulmate specialist. $100/1 hr. By appointment.

The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. For appointment email tjBlackburn@comcast.net.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu® (Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation) – 6-7:15pm. Be renewed as you are guided through hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body. Register by 3pm, Fri, March 11. Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner. $18/class; $60/5 classes prepay. Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-228-2972, Michelle@ SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com.

Women’s New Moon Meditation: Animal Spirit Communications – 6:30pm doors open. 7pm doors close/meditation begins. Using guided imagery techniques, Wendy Cooper leads a journey to connect with the animal spirit world. Whether it be a dear pet on the other side or an animal totem, various animal spirits are here to help. Circle meets on the new and full moons. Led by a senior member of the community. $10/Donation. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, Jo Mooy 941-3551414 or JoMooy@gmail.com.

Meditation & Spirit Circle – 7-8:30pm. 2nd and 4th Fridays. Learn how to prepare for meditation. Experience a guided meditation. Participate in a spirit circle. $10. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941492-4995. RevPat@AngelMinistriesfl.org, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Life after Life – 7-9pm. Discussion with Cheryl Chatfield, PhD. We will have an eye-opening and intriguing discussion of what happens when we die so we may better understand our views around passing. What we know about the afterlife assures us not to fear death. Everyone is encouraged to share their beliefs, experiences and concerns. $10.

Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

The Lessons of Mortality and Grief – 7-9pm.

Authors Elaine Mansfield & Jean Raffa will teach us how to transform suffering and loss into an initiation into our deepest Self. Receive guidance for grief after a loss of someone we love, depression or facing our own mortality. cgJungSarasota.org.

Soul Proof – 7-9pm. A Dr Mark Pitstick documentary film. Followed by Q&A from the “Soul Doctor” himself on the clinical, scientific, religious/spiritual, and empirical evidences from those of neardeath and after-death contacts whose proof is that life continues beyond death. $15. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Powerful Therapy to Health and Wholeness with Intuitive Biomagnetist, Ralph Serrano – A registered nurse, Ralph’s true healing power comes from his ability to communicate with Spirit Guides in helping people find their true illness, and through the process of Biomagnetic Pair Therapy–a revolutionary, scientific and therapeutic approach–he is able to help people heal. This therapy is free of side effects, compatible with traditional or alternative practices. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light,

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$40/solo, $70/couple. Private residence. RSVP for location 516-287-0242. SacredLoveTemple.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Lover, Lover and Beloved – 7pm. A night of bring-your-favorite Sufi poetry, chanting (zikhr), singing bowls and heart-focused Dances of Universal Peace. Venice Holistic Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd, Venice. $10. Contact Dharma@srvedro. com, Facebook.com/sufiblessings.

Touch to Inform Seminar – 9:30am-5pm. Using concepts from The Feldenkrais Method to ease neck and shoulders through softening eyes and hands. With Bonnie Kissam, MA, Feldenkrais practitioner. 6 CEs for LMTs. Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Call 941-587-4535. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Pixie Dust’s Special Guest Tarot Reader Marcia Bender – 10am-3pm. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941-366-6325.

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Day of Transformation and Empowerment – 10am-5pm. Presented by David Winfree, renowned inspirational spiritual leader. Sessions can be attended separately or together. $30 Workshop I. $60 Workshop II. $70/Both. Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classroom, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota.

941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Intuitive Arts Fair – 10:30am-5pm. With Deborah, Stephanie, Indira, Johanna and Jackie. No appointments; first come, first served. 30 mins/$35.

Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Community HU Song – 11am-noon. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by singing the word ‘HU’ from your heart to God, for 20 minutes. You can do this exercise on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. Light refreshments follow. Free, Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup. com/EckankarInSarasota.

CMF Psychic Fair – 11am-3pm. Our gifted workers provide 15-minute sessions of: Private Readings, Crystals Readings, Auto Writing Readings and Numerology at $20 each. Aura Photography with image & report for $25. Come relax in the peaceful environment & benefit from the spiritual energy.

Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.

Soul Proof I: Life Experience – 1-5pm. In this workshop, Dr Pitstick helps you deepen your faith and knowledge that you are an integral part of Source Energy. The workshop includes lecture, self-work, and group-sharing in a multi-media milieu of music, videos, and slides. $40. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Learn the Magic of Tarot – 3-6pm. This class is an excellent way for you to acquire or expand your skills as an intuitive reader. You will acquire a basic understanding of the meaning of each card and how to do a reading. Bring your tarot cards (no Voyager or Oracle cards). $30. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995. RevPat@AngelMinistriesfl. org, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Sacred Sexuality Playshops –3-6pm. Reawakening Sensuality - Exploring Sexual Energy. Led by Lucia Gabriela, Love Priestess-Coach, Healer & Alchemist and Jacob Jones, Love Yoga Instructor and Healer. BYO cushion or yoga mat. Love Ticket

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Red Tent to Empower and Honor our Goddesses (Women Circle) – 7pm. Honoring our Divine Feminine, a sacred circle where women gather to honor and appreciate their body, sensuality and sexuality; claim the wisdom of their sacred womb and heart; awaken their inner fire and become a full expression of their Divine Sensuality. Fall in love with yourself and become a magnet for true love.

Led by Lucia Gabriela, Love Priestess-Coach, Healer & Alchemist. Dress Code: Red. BYO cushion or yoga mat. $20. Private home. RSVP for location 516-287-0242. SacredLoveTemple.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Plants Over Pills Wellness Conference – 8:30am5:30pm. All-day event featuring Dr Garth Davis, author of Proteinaholic and Matt Frazier, No Meat Athlete. Includes breakfast, lunch, lectures, yoga, exercise classes and more. The Devyn, 7111 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-320-8163. Bit.ly/NASarasota.

Putting It All Together Q&A Sessions – 3-7pm.

Plan your next steps along your journey. Fine-tune your body and mind: Learn simple, powerful ways to balance the temple of your soul so you can better survive and thrive through life’s changes. Workshop format includes new information, self-work, and group-sharing in a multimedia milieu of music, videos and slides. $40. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Sierra Club Monthly Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. The Greater Charlotte Harbor Group of the Sierra Club welcomes the public to all our monthly general meetings. We always have an interesting program and refreshments. Come see what the Sierra Club is all about. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info 941- 423-2713.

Astrology Discussions with Catherine Rosenbaum – 7-9pm. In this month’s astrology discussion, we will delve into the planets of Mercury and Neptune. Come explore how these planets are influencing you and the collective consciousness. All levels are welcome in this casual and informative discussion. $25. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Master Share for Reiki III – 7-9pm. Masters of all lineages to come together to share, expand, enhance and brush up on their Reiki. Wear comfortable clothes. $5 Suggested Donation. For location call Rev Zan Benham. 941-922-7839. Zan@ Woman-Spirit.com or Woman-Spirit.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Intro to ThetaHealing – 7-9pm. Join Indira for

an introductory talk and hands-on experience of ThetaHealing, a powerful, yet easy-to-learn healing modality based on connecting with the energy of All That Is, or Universal Source Energy. If you are ready to experience profound shifts in your life, then this workshop is for you! $25. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota.

RSVP 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Reiki III, Part 1 Class - 11:30am-5:30pm. The 3rd of 4 classes (Part 2 is on 4/16) towards a Reiki III Master Healer Certification into the Usui Method of Reiki. Teacher, Rev Zan Benham Open only to Reiki IIs. $122. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Info, 941-371-9333, Zan@Woman-Spirit. com, Woman-Spirit.com. CCOSL.com.

Clovers or Ketones? – This St. Paddy’s Day we offer a new twist with free samples of nutritional ketones. Stop by to get the energy and stamina of 10 Irishmen with ketones! “Irish you a healthy St. Patrick’s Day!” Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota. 941-924-1227. DowerPower.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Tarot with a Twist – 10:30am-5:30pm. Joanne Leo combines psychic-channeled numerology and astrology with her tarot card readings and is able to provide detailed insights about your life based on your birth date and birth name. 15 mins/$30; 30 mins/$50; 45 mins/$70; 60 mins/$90. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

Gong Meditation – 6-7pm. A lovely way of ending your week with beautiful gong music and relaxing meditation. Hannah & Ed share these gifts of sound for you to enjoy! $15. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941380-1206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

Love Circles: Love, Heal & Live – 7pm. Reinvented, refreshed, dynamic, interactive, energizing & fun! Powerful circles designed to gather our community in the spirit of love and mutual support.

Here we create a sacred space for profound emotional healing through experiencing the miracles of love. Be in touch with your true self and heal in all aspects of your life: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, sexually, physically, financially. Led by Lucia Gabriela, Love Priestess-Coach, Healer & Alchemist. BYO cushion or yoga mat. $15. Elixir Tea House. 1926 Hillview St, Sarasota. Details 516287-0242. SacredLoveTemple.com.

Time is Art – 7pm. An inspiring documentary film which follows the journey of a writer, compelled to make sense of the mysterious and powerful energy at her aunt’s deathbed. Strange coincidences lead her on an exploration of synchronicity, the concept that everything is interconnected and that time is not so much a chronology as it is an infinite cycle.

Presented by Delia Skye. (See 3/23) Love Offering.

The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

VERNAL EQUINOX 12:30am EST Community HU Song – 10-11am. Come experience for yourself, with others, how your days can be enhanced by singing the word ‘HU’ from your heart to God, for 20 minutes. You can do this exercise on your own at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious beliefs. Light refreshments follow. Free, AmericInn, 5931 Fruitville Rd (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/ EckankarInSarasota.

Heal & Transform Suffering – 1-5pm. A workshop presented by Dr Mark Pitstick. Simple but powerful solutions always exist to help one have a breakthrough instead of a breakdown. Learn more helpful techniques to eradicate painful situations. $40. Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classroom, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301. UnityOfSarasota.com.

Yoga Nidra Workshop – 3:30-5pm. Introducing a deeply relaxing form of meditation, Jenn VanGroupen will lead you through a short yoga practice to allow for openness and grounding, followed by a brief explanation of Yoga Nidra and the benefits of this unique practice. Give yourself this gift to rest, balance and restore by tapping into new sources of energy. This inspired meditation practice will awaken your whole being, allowing you to enjoy life fully. Nothing is required of you but to lie down and listen to the guided meditation. $20.

Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-380-1206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

Spring Equinox Celebration – 7pm. Celebrating the return of the sun in this time of awakening and new beginnings. Bring drums. Possible fire circle so bring folding chairs. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23

Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop – 7pm-Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway.

Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. More info, other dates or request a brochure, 941349-6804, IntimacyRetreats.com.

Exploring Synchronicity and Living the Collective Dream – 7-9pm. A follow up workshop (3/18) to the documentary “Time is Art,” with Delia Skye.

Explore the more causal nature of synchronicity by “cracking open” the superstructure and accessing a multi-dimensional field of the meaning of life. Discover symbols to help decode galactic archetypes via Mayan 13.20 seals and codes. Registration by 3/18, $50. Otherwise, $55. Supplies provided. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

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Silva Method Level I – 9am-8pm March 19. Noon6pm March 20. This 2-day workshop teaches specialized techniques. Covered topics include habit control, accelerated learning, intuition, healing and more! $597. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Register, Tamara Patzer, MA, CSMI, 941421-6563. AngelMinistriesfl.org.

Salt Room Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7-8pm.

Led by Suzy Truesdale. Experience the benefits of sound meditation while breathing in dry salt particles to purify lungs and energy body. $10. Fusion Therapy, 7069 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Spaces limited. RSVP 941-921-7900.

Interiorology: Mind, Body & Spirit of Home Series – 7-9pm. This “Natural Elements” class with Laurel James playfully explores how nature, your senses and your body and breath contribute to your well-being in your living space. Come discover how to bring your heart and home back into alignment with who you are becoming, naturally. $20. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

John of God, Crystal Light Bed Session – Call or email to book your session with Michele Denise, authorized John of God guide. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Michele 828-423-1482. Michele@Crystalhealingbed.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Women’s Full Moon Meditation & Spring Equinox: The Waters of Anahita – 6:30pm doors open. 7pm doors close/meditation begins.

Using creative imagery, music and story-telling, Linda Maree leads this celebration of both the return of spring and the Healing of Global Waters.

This will be a special evening dedicated to the Water Goddess Anahita. Participants are invited to bring sacred waters from around the world to be poured over the head of Anahita. Circle meets on the new and full moons. Led by a senior member of the community. $10/Donation. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, Jo Mooy 941-3551414 or JoMooy@gmail.com.

John of God, Crystal Light Bed Session – Call or email to book your session with Michele Denise, authorized John of God guide. 828-423-1482 Michele@Crystalhealingbed.com. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Michele 828-423-1482 Michele@Crystalhealingbed.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Intuitive Faire Readings and More – 11am4pm. A monthly event with Intuitive and Mediumistic Readings, Spirit Artist, Palmistry, Astrology and Numerology Reports. Something for everyone. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Sacred Sexuality Playshops – 3-6pm. Reawakening Sensuality - Reconnecting through Divine Touch. Led by Lucia Gabriela, Love PriestessCoach, Healer & Alchemist and Jacob Jones, Love Yoga Instructor and Healer. BYO cushion or yoga mat. $40/solo, $70/couple. Private residence. RSVP for location 516-287-0242. SacredLoveTemple.com.

Blue Tent to Embrace and Honor our Men (Men Circle) – 7pm. A sacred circle where men gather to open their hearts, share their truth, and step into their power. Here men experience honor, respect, acceptance, appreciation, gratitude & unconditional love for who they are. Rediscover your inner fire; embody what your heart desires; gain clarity in your life; claim, attract, and manifest true love into your life. Led by Lucia Gabriela, Love Priestess-Coach, Healer & Alchemist and Jacob Jones, Love Priest-Healer & Yogi. BYO cushion or yoga mat. Dress Code: Blue. Sliding Scale $20. Private home. RSVP for location 516287-0242. SacredLoveTemple.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27 ECK Worship Service – 10-11am. This month: The Open Heart–A Daily Habit. Come learn how to have love grow then gain momentum as you make it a habit of your open heart. Free, AmericInn, 5931 Fruitville Rd (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Patient Appreciation Day – New patients stop by the office to chat with Dr Dower, see the office and pick up gift certificates for a FREE dinner. Free community event. There is no obligation. Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota. RSVP 941-924-1227. DowerPower.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Inner Engineering with Shambhavi Kriya – March 31-April 3. This 4-day weekend program

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couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. More info, other dates or request a brochure, 941-349-6804, IntimacyRetreats.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Voyager Coaching & Sustainability – 10am5pm. April 7-8. In this hands-on class with James Wanless, creator of the Voyager Tarot Deck, you will have two full days as he leads you through the method so you can coach others and yourself in these techniques for realizing dreams, manifesting visions and achieving personal and professional goals. $250; $200/early-bird pricing thru March 24. Hotel Indigo, 1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota.

Pre-registration required, Elysian Fields, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Call 941-487-3800 for overnight room reservations at discounted group rates.

Call 941-487-3800 for overnight room reservations at discounted group rates.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu® (Hands-On Self-Healing Meditation) – 6-7:15pm. Be renewed as you are guided through hands-on energy balancing exercises you apply to your own body. Register by 3pm, Fri, Apr 8. Michelle Giambra, Certified Practitioner. $18/ class; $60/5 classes prepay. Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Voyager Tarot Certification – 10am-5pm. April 9-10. Complete the coursework required for competence in tarot and certification as a professional Voyager Reader. This two-day class with James Wanless, creator of the Voyager Tarot Deck, is designed for the beginner and advanced tarot student, and covers the basic structure/ knowledge of tarot for those who want to begin reading for themselves and others. We will explore the nature of tarot and how to access the mystery of symbols for better health, wealth and happiness by looking at the essence of the cards and their correlations to astrology, numerology, color and mythological archetypes. $250; $200/early-bird pricing thru March 24. Hotel Indigo, 1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota. Pre-registration required, Elysian Fields, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Call 941-487-3800 for overnight room reservations at discounted group rates.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 Voyager Tarot Readings – 10:30am-5:30pm.

April 11 & 12. James Wanless, creator of the Voyager Tarot Deck, is an internationally acclaimed author and pioneer of new thinking, recognized for weaving ancient wisdom into modern life with intuitive, symbolic, and mythic tools. Come receive a personalized reading with the creator of one of the most beloved tarot decks ever created. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Pre-registration required 941-361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 31 American Holistic Nurses Association Annual Conference – May 31-June 5. “Interconnectedness: The Soul of Holistic Nursing.” Attendees will learn about holistic nursing practice, education and research from various types of healthcare and nursing experts. Registration opens January 2016 with discounted Early Bird rates before February 15. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs.

Info & Registration, 800-278-2462, ahna.org/conference/registration.

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sunday Beach Yoga for Everybody – 8:30-9:30am. Relax, breathe, stretch & greet the beautiful morning on beautiful Englewood Beach (N end). Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood. 941473-0135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Community Book Study: Aging as a Spiritual Practice – 9am. A contemplative guide to growing older. Buddhist meditation teacher, Lewis Richmond, helps us understand how aging can bring new possibilities and a depth of gratitude that profoundly affects us. Whether you are enjoying growing old, hating it or in denial, this study is for you. All beliefs and “unbeliefs” welcome. Faith United Church of Christ, 4850 SR 64 E, Bradenton. 941-746-8890, FaithChurchucc.com.

Meet & Greet: Learn With Other Like-Minded Souls – 9-10am. Enrichment spiritual classes for adults. Free. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-9553301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

One from the Heart Healing Sessions – 9:3010:15am. Center of Spiritual Awareness healing practitioners offer 15-min sessions to bring a state of wholeness to body, mind, and spirit. Free. Fruitville Rd (Knights of Columbus Bldg), 941-926-7828.

Hatha Yoga with Jamie Coffey – 10-11:30am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Cindy – 10-11:30am.

Alignment-based yoga suitable for anyone with previous yoga experience. Learn standing poses, twists, back bends, seated bends & inversions at your own pace. More options given for beginning or advanced students. $16; $78/6. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Bridge Street Market – 10am-3pm. Open-air market. Live music every week. Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island. BridgeStreetMerchants.com.

Sunday Worship Service – 10:30am. Start your week renewed and encouraged. Join the CMF for a morning of inspiration, spiritual healing, inspirational talk, special music and Spirit messages.

Fellowship period follows the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.

A Cosmic New Thought Service – 10:30-11:30am.

A metaphysical universal service with music, talk, meditation and chants, to educate & expand our understanding and concepts to clarify and empower our connection with Infinite Spirit, Divine Source.

Free energy healings at 10am. Love offering. The Cosmic Center, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham 941-922-7839, Zan@Woman-Spirit.com, CCOSL.com.

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FUNday at Unity of Sarasota – 10:30-11:30am.

Spiritual Seekers, all are welcome to join us each Sunday for a wonderful, uplifting service. Free.

Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Sunday AM Service – 10:30am-Noon. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Aerial Yoga – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Mandy. All levels. Begins with basic mat work & progresses to using a soft fabric yoga inversion swing. $15; $12/senior/student. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

Cosmic In-Service – 12:15-1:30pm. Gathering of Lightworkers. A call to Planetary World Servers to anchor Light and work with our family of light to bridge Heaven and Earth. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. Rev Sharon Elizabeth James, 941-3719333, CCOSL.com.

Sunday PM Service – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual church messages and, after service, messages from Spirit with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

monday Beach Yoga for Everybody – 8:30-9:30am. Relax, breathe, stretch & greet the beautiful morning on beautiful Englewood Beach (N end). Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood, 941-4730135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Mindful Mondays at SMI – 8:30-9:45am. Begin your week mindfully with a Restorative Yoga class and end your day with Qigong at 5pm and Sitting Meditation at 6pm. $10/per class. Meditation by donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

No Nonsense Nutrition – 9-10am. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WSLR 96FM, wslr.org.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 9:30-11am. A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Alternative Health – 10-11am. Alt Mondays. With Eve Prang Plews, LNC, IFMCP. WMNF 88SFM. Call-in line 813-239-9663, wmnf.org.

Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:45pm. A physically demanding prac-

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tice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility, and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50.

Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Chair Yoga – 2-3pm. Mondays and Fridays. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781.

Slow Flow Kripalu Yoga with Angelena Craig – 4-5:15pm. A gentle yet energetic approach to traditional yoga, suitable for beginners or the more advanced. First time student special $15/ first class, second one is free; $55/5 class packages.

Circusoul Yoga Studio, 4141 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-822-9620, ANewAgingMovement.com.

Transitions Support Group – 5-6:30pm. A support group that helps cope with the reality of traumatic changes. Discover resources & chart strategies to achieve priority goals. Six sessions are recommended. Free. Transition Church, 2215 Sunset Dr, Ste E1, Bradenton. 941-739-7103. RevDCT@ Verizon.net.

Guided Meditations with James – 5:30-6:30pm. $10. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs Meditation Room, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Randall – 5:30-7pm.

This alignment-based yoga class is geared toward students who have been practicing yoga for at least 6 months. Inversion options will be taught in this class to prepare you for headstands, handstands, and shoulderstands. Dropins welcome. $16; $78/6. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, 941-341-9781.

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Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 5:45-6:45pm. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement® lessons.

Improve posture, body/mind connection, self-reliance. $15/class; $50/4 classes, Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Spirit Automatic Writing – 6pm. Our spirit loved ones and guides are ever ready to help each of us.

Colleen Panebianco will help you learn how to open up and enjoy this effective communication method with your spirit helpers. The technique comes so very naturally with just a little coaching. $10 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.

Evening Yoga Flow – 6-7:15pm. Join Lata in this evening slow flow vinyasa practice. Bring your focus to releasing stress and tension in the body and mind while opening the heart and freeing the spirit, slowing down from your busy day as we link breath and movement with grounding asana sequencing and longer held forward bends to relax and re-new. Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood. 941-473-0135, Lata528@gmail. com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Yin Yoga – 6-7:30pm. A very slow moving practice to open the body by holding the poses. Great for the end of the day to relieve stress, to release chi energy after sitting all day, to connect and quiet the mind. We use props to create support while holding the poses. $15/drop in or class card pricing applies. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-3801206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

MAX T3 – 6:30pm. Revolutionary 20-second burst training for all ages and fitness levels. Free.

Dower Chiropractic, 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota.

RSVP 941-924-1227. DowerPower.com.

Booty Beat! – 6:40pm & Friday 9:15am. Experience the fabulous feeling that dancing gives you, while reaping the benefits of strength and cardio.

This fabulous and super fun dance fitness class allows you to let loose and condition the entire body inside out! $10, Packages available, Fly Dance Fitness, 999 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota. 941-400-0020.

FlyDanceFitness.com.

Forgiveness Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Forgiveness in Aramaic is to cancel, untie or let loose.

It’s a tool for changing a reality in the mind. This is one of the core messages of Why is this Happening to Me Again? $10. Unity Church of Sarasota. 941776-7465, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Sai Maa Satsang & Blessing – 7-8:30pm. 1st Monday. A spiritual gathering, meditation & blessing to strengthen connection to self, truth & healing. Uses Sai Maa teachings & transformational healing. Free. Central Sarasota location. 941-4877077, Sai-Maa.com.

Journey Circle: Psychic Development – 7:309pm. Open to all those who seek a base knowledge of the spirit world. Grow in understanding of the different gifts through entertaining exercises and interaction. Be encouraged in a safe environment.

As the group bonds you will relax and open up to deeper understanding and skill. Some gifts and definitions we will explore: Laws of Attraction, Energy, Telepathy, Remote Viewing, Psychometry.

Initial circle to meet 6 weeks. With Alison Almy. $10. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Anchoring the Light Meditation – 7:458:45pm. Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James channels anchoring the light meditation. Serving the Ascension of our planet with the Ascended Realms as Anchors of Light. Every Monday since 2007. Love Offering.

The Cosmic Center, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

Chakra Clearing & Alignment – Spiritual guidance from Rev Duffy Rutledge using the Crystal Bed from John of God. $25. Call for appointments.

941-926-7828.

WSLR Peace & Justice Show – 9-10am. Tune in to 96.5 on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month for The Peace and Justice Report. Submit any event announcements for the show to Info@ wslr.org.

Dance N Tone – 9:30-10:30am. A work out for your mind and body! One hour of low impact exercise and fun in an air-conditioned gym. Optional 1/2 hour of floor work afterwards. $5. Faith Church (corner of Beneva and 12th St), Sarasota. Info, Gail 941-586-3464.

Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 10-11:30am.

A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Hot Vinyasa Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Combines upbeat music, interesting transitions, & fulfilling vinyasas to begin the week. Betsy is experienced & continues to grow & evolve this beautiful practice. $15, Class cards available. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

Practicing Mastery with Kathryn Hynds – 11am-12:15pm. A forum for practicing mastery based on the principle that where two or more are gathered the energy is amplified. An opportunity to come together to give and receive help and support. Each weak a different participant will lead the group. Love Offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. ccosl.com.

Chair Yoga – Noon-1pm. Tues & Thurs. With Carol. Perfect for those that struggle with flexibility or balance demands of a traditional yoga class. Benefits of asana, pranayama, & short meditation. $15, $12/Senior. Reflex Arts, 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

Yin Yoga with Stephanie Cole – Noon-1:15pm. A passive yoga practice that stretches connective tissue in the body. This slower practice provides time to remain in the poses for longer periods, increasing flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Self Love Yoga – 8:15am. Tuesday & Thursday.

Led by Love Yoga Instructor Jake Jones. Bring yoga mat or cushion. Love Exchange $10-$20.

Southgate Circle Park on Tuttle, park at 3205 Southgate Circle. Text 516-287-0242 for rainy day location. Info SacredLoveTemple.com.

Beach Yoga for Everybody – 8:30-9:30am. Relax, breathe, stretch & greet the beautiful morning on beautiful Englewood Beach (N end). Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood. 941-473-0135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month (20 word minimum). To place listing, submit online at nasrq.com. Or call 941-564-0885 ext. 306 for more information. Deadline is the 12th of the month.

FOR SALE DETOX SPA. After 5 years in business, we are ready to retire. The equipment, the furniture, the active client list. Check us out on www.DetoxSpaSite.com. For additional info, call 941-391-6616.

SUPPORT HELPING PARENTS HEAL. At Unity of Sarasota on second Wednesday each month, 7–9pm. $5 donation. Sandi Crea 814-4497481.

Mindful Meditation – 1-2pm. Presented by Reverend Elizabeth Thompson, Senior Minister. Learn to fill your life with love, light, and peace. Love Offering. Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classroom, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301.

UnityOfSarasota.com.

Automatic Writing with Spirit – 5:30-6:45pm.

Connect to spirit guides & past loved ones for guidance & messages. Melissa Parks. $15. 941266-9250. EarthAngelsOfSarasota.com.

Advanced Practice – 5:30-7:15pm. Tuesday nights are a teacher-led practice where strong yogis can come to learn advanced sequences and poses. Knowledge of alignment is expected. Led

by Jaye Martin or Cheryl Chaffee alternate weeks.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light

Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties - and the World through Healing, Education and Enlightenment

Yoga Classes – Mon, Tues, Wed. A variety of styles. Ionie Body Mind Retreat/Raw Food Café, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Info 941-955-4599, Ionie.com.

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Advanced students from other styles are welcome. $15; $88/8. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, 941-341-9781. GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

The Essentials Yoga Class – 5:45-7pm. An active class appropriate for most levels, focusing on essential yoga postures to improve one’s skeletal alignment, balance, flexibility & strength. Learn to release stress & enhance breathing. $14; $80/8.

Yoga Arts, Bradenton. 941-747-9397.

Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing – 6-7pm. First Tuesday monthly. A time to relax, restore and renew. A deep guided meditation that will take you into the deepest levels of relaxation. Through the use of guided imagery, breath awareness and the healing sounds of the Crystal Bowls, Yoga Nidra will help to alleviate not only muscular tensions, but also mental & emotional stress, healing the body, mind & spirit, bringing you into balance, harmony and peace. Open to all ages. Bring your favorite blanket and pillow. $18. Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood. Must Preregister, 941-473-0135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Yin/Restorative and Sound Healing – 6-7:15pm.

A gentle yin practice with the crystal healing bowls. Relax and surrender into sensations and unlock deep rooted tensions in the body, quite the busy mind as you allow every cell of your bod y to be bathed in sound healing and vibration. A Spiritual Uplift for body, mind and soul! Englewood Yoga Center/Loving Light Yoga. Must pre-register, 941-473-0135, LovingLightYoga.com.

Community Book Study: Aging as a Spiritual Practice – 6:30pm. Beginning Feb 16. A contemplative guide to growing older. Buddhist meditation teacher, Lewis Richmond, helps us understand how aging can bring new possibilities and a depth of gratitude that profoundly affects us. Whether you are enjoying growing old, hating it or in denial, this study is for you. All beliefs and “unbeliefs” welcome. Faith United Church of Christ, 4850 SR 64 E, Bradenton. 941-746-8890, FaithChurchucc.com.

Iyengar Yoga with Deborah Di Carlo – 6:308pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, $50/5, Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Intro to Buddhist Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Intro to meditation (6 varieties) from an authentic Tibetan Buddhist perspective, along with chats about Buddhist philosophy. $45/6 classes. Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd. 941-552-8466. Saratara@gmail.com.

Zen Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Tues & Thurs. Led by spiritual director, Rev Daito Zenei Thompson.

Consists of two 20-min meditations, separated by a 5-min walking meditation. Ends with tea & conversation. Free. Sarasota Zen Center, 3947 Clark Rd, Ste A, Sarasota. 941-451-6988. SarasotaZen.org.

The Greater Charlotte Harbor Group of the Sierra Club – 7-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. Open to the public, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to discover what your local Sierra Club is all about.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Building, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte. Info, 941423-2713, AllainHale@hotmail.com.

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Beginner’s Guide to Astrology – 7:15-9pm. Beginning March 8. Denise Clair makes astrology fun and easy to understand. Learn what all those signs and symbols mean, make life easier with daily basic practical tips, and learn to read your own birth chart. $10 per class or $75 for all 8. DeniseClairDreams@gmail.com. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

wednesday Early Morning Yoga with Jaye – 6-7:30am.

Alignment-based yoga class geared toward students who have been practicing yoga for at least 6 months. Greet the day with yoga. $16; $78/6. Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, 941341-9781. GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

Self Love Yoga – 8:30am. Led by Love Yoga Instructor Jake Jones. BYO cushion or yoga mat.

Sliding Scale Love Offering $10-$20. Southgate Circle Park on Tuttle (park at 3205 Southgate Cir & look for Self Love Yoga banners), Sarasota. Call 516-287-0242, Details SacredLoveTemple.com.

Beach Yoga for Everybody – 8:30-9:30am. Relax, breathe, stretch & greet the beautiful morning on beautiful Englewood Beach (N end). Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood, 941473-0135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Mindful Mid-Week at SMI – 10-11am. 8-week Qigong Series. $10/per class. Register Nancy.

Saum@gmail.com. 6-7pm, Drop-in Sitting Meditation group, with instruction & discussion of reading, Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga – 10-11:15am.

This class combines therapeutic movement & restorative postures. Suited for people unable to practice yoga in its more active form. Movements are gentle & well-supported. $14; $80/8. Yoga Arts, Bradenton. 941-747-9397.

Five Points Park Farmers Market – 10am-2pm.

Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. First St & N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com.

Feldenkrais with Bonnie K – 10:45-11:45am.

Awareness Through Movement® classes improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. $15/class; $50/4 classes, Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, 941-587-4535, FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

Practicing Mastery – 11am-12:15pm. Kathryn Hynde, BA in psychology and communication and MA in parapsychic science facilitates a forum for practicing mastery based on the principle that where two or more are gathered the energy is amplified. We gather with the intention of helping each other with whatever our spiritual path is bringing us. We will ask for deepening connection with Higher Self. Love offering. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

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Core Tone-Up – 11:15am-12:30pm. A therapeutic flow of yoga and Pilates taught by a certified teacher in both. Beg-Int levels. Develop strong posture, healthy spine & joints, pelvic stability, balance, respiration, and all of yoga’s other benefits. $15; $10/10. Alive with Yoga, 7512 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, 941-302-1004, AlivewithYoga.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 11:30am1pm. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Free Yoga for Veterans/Military – 3:30-4:30pm.

Veterans, military personnel and their family members can attend a free weekly yoga class designed for vets with PTSD, TBI and other combat injuries. Free, Garden of the Heart Yoga, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, 941-341-9781, GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

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

Tea with the Goddesses – 4:30-6:30pm. The Goddess Love Circle of Sarasota meet-up with other amazing Goddesses. Relax, chat, share wisdom, receive support from others and hold space for mind, body, heart and soul healing. Elixir Tea Shop, 1926 Hillview St, Sarasota, Text RSVP 516-287-0242.

Sunlight Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Debbie Downing. Gentle flowing hatha yoga. Range of motion, balance, breath awareness, asanas, relaxation.

Mixed level. The Power of One, 238 W Tampa Ave, Venice Centre Mall/KMI Bldg, Ste 250, 941468-0403, SunlightYoga@Verizon.net.

Gentle Yoga with Eisha – 6-7pm. Class limited to five people. $17/Advance registration required. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941-366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

Intro to Hoop Dance Class – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of the art of Hoop Dance in this 4-week series that begins each month. Have fun, dance, meet new friends and burn calories. $40/month series.

Prana Yoga Studio, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota.

Bonnie Brown 941-404-8114. OutwardSpiral.net.

Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 6-7pm. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.

All Levels Flow Yoga – 6-7:15pm. With Ginny. Healing yoga class, afterwards, take a walk through gardens, visit the chickens & relax. $15; $12/Senior/Student. Heartwood Retreat Center.

941-359-9642. ReflexArts.com.

Pregnancy Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Experience the benefits of pregnancy yoga for improved posture, strength, flexibility, endurance, breathing & relaxation. Appropriate for all levels. $15; $50/5. Prana Yoga, 3840 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-1898.

LeBarre – 6:40pm & Tues 9:15am. Taking the hottest trend in dance-inspired conditioning, people LeLove LeBarre! Combines balance, agility, resistance, recovery and eloquence into a challenging full body workout. Unlike any barre class you’ve seen! All levels welcome. $10; Packages available.

Fly Dance Fitness, 999 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, 941-400-0020, FlyDanceFitness.com.

Chair Yoga in Salt Room – 7-8pm. Experience the health benefits of gentle yoga, combined with the health benefits of working with the breath during dry salt therapy. $20; Packages available; Sr discount. Fusion Therapy, 7069 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. 941-921-7900. FusionTherapy.net.

Numerology Classes – 7-8:30pm. Learn to manage your life with numerology, with Kathy Skeen. $30. Rejuvenations Center, 2610 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-554-8657. RejuvenationsOfSarasota@gmail.com.

Hope & Support Group for Bereaved Parents & Family – 7-9pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly. $5 Donation. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. Sandi Crea 814-449-7481.

Sarasota Contact Improv Jam – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Weds. Contact improv dance class. Love offering. Ionie Body Mind Retreat/Raw Food Café, 1241 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-320-8144. Ionie.com.

The Keys of Enoch Study Group – 7-9pm. 1 and 3rd Weds. Known also as The Book of Knowledge, this is the study of the “code-book” or blueprint for spiritual consciousness with the reality of Divine Intelligence. KeysOfEnoch.com. Written by Dr J J Hurtak. Facilitated by Kim Converse. $7. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com. st

Midweek Prayer and Meditation Service – 7:208:30pm. Midweek relaxing respite which includes meditation, affirmative prayer, music, candle lighting, and silence. Free. Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota.

941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Restorative Yoga & Meditation – 7:30-8:45pm.

All levels welcome. Focuses on postures that relax the body & allow the mind to rest. Guided meditation & Reiki healing make this a great place to find rejuvenation. $15; Class cards available. 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642.

ReflexArts.com.

thursday Beach Yoga for Everybody – 8:30-9:30am. Relax, breathe, stretch & greet the beautiful morning on beautiful Englewood Beach (N end). Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood. 941473-0135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. For a Life in Balance. A gentle, transforming practice with Pauline Dimitri. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-3719333, CCOSL.com.

Englewood Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. Historic Dearborn St, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com.

Yogilates Booty Barre with Jill Edwards – 9:3010:30am. $10/class. Soul Studios, 3303 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. SoulStudiosDance.com.

Mom + Baby Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 10-10:45am. This class offers benefits for moms and their babies. Designed for babies 6 weeks to 3 years but all are welcome. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Mindful Movement at SMI – 10:30-11:30am, Mixed Levels Yoga. Noon-1pm Qigong. Drop in to your preferred Mindful Movement class. $10 each.

Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Ashtanga Yoga with Liana Sheintal Bryant – 11:15am-12:30pm. A physically demanding practice synchronizing breath with movement through a set series of progressive postures to build strength, flexibility, and stamina. $14 or 5 for $50.

Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota.

941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Y12SR – 4-5pm. This free yoga class is open to anyone in or living with addiction recovery. Led by Y12SR certified teacher, Andy Sicking. Garden of the Heart Yoga Center, 2888 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. 941-341-9781.

Spiritual Healing Walk-In – 4-5:30pm. Come to relax, meditate and receive a 15-minute hands-on spiritual healing. Just “walk-in” anytime between 4-5:15pm to receive the physical and emotional benefits of the healing energy of the universe, directed into your body by one of our trained Healers. $15 donation. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd, Sarasota. 941-266-8435. cmfSarasota.org.

Mindfulness at SMI – 5-6pm, Mar 10 & 17, Introduction to Mindfulness, $20, Register KurtMaurer.SMI@gmail.com. 6-7:30pm, Mar 24-Apr 28, Mindfulness, Food & Body Image for women, 6-wk series, $150, Call Lily 603-924-2216. 10:3011:30am, Mixed Levels Yoga with Kelly, Noon1pm Qigong with Daniele, $10/per class. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness. org/calendar.html.

Spiritual Evolution: The Law of Attraction 2 – 7-9pm. A new, advanced, ongoing class, open to anyone who has ever taken a Law of Attraction or an Ask and It is Given class and studied its principles and tools. This class is an expanded work in progress of finding ways to frequently bask in the flow of Source. With Rev Zan, Zan@Woman-Spirit.com or Woman-Spirit.com. $10. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333. CCOSL.com.

Suncoast Reiki Share – 7-9pm. 4th Thursday monthly. Open to all, no experience needed. Come experience and share the wonderful gift of Reiki energy. This is also an open invitation to all Reiki practitioners to receive as well as share your healing gifts. Hornberger Wellness & Chiropractic Bldg, 2nd flr, 4001 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, 941539-0346.

Meetup.com/Suncoast-Reiki-ShareMeetup.

friday MAX T3 – 7:30am. Revolutionary 20-second burst training for all ages and fitness levels. Free.

Dower Chiropractic. 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota.

RSVP 941-924-1227. DowerPower.com.

Vinyasa Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 8:159:45am. A vigorous style of yoga, which links breath and movement through a heat-building sequence. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota, 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Beach Yoga for Everybody – 8:30-9:30am. Relax, breathe, stretch & greet the beautiful morning on beautiful Englewood Beach (N end). Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood, 941473-0135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Dev Atma – 8:30-9:45am.

Classes includes gentle warm ups, a yoga set of postures, movements, breathing techniques, and relaxation, followed by meditation utilizing mantra, breath, and often times the healing vibration of the Gong. $14; $50/5. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280. RosemaryCourt.com.

Healing & Messages – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a free chair healing, singing, inspiring spiritual messages with our Psychic/Mediums. Love Offering Welcome. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@ angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Mindful Basics at SMI – 8:30-9:45am, Yoga Basics with Larisa, $10. Noon-1pm Sitting Meditation, Donation. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness.org/calendar.html.

Pet Grief Support Group – 7pm. 3rd Thursday.

For understanding, support & sharing pictures & stories of your special friend. Love offering. Unity of Sarasota. 941-955-3301.

Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market – 9am2pm. Each Sat, the market 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 are welcome. 941-744-7484.

Advanced Mediumship Development – 7-8:30pm. This training is for students who have learned about, and have connected with, their spirit guide or those in spirit, and who understand the basics on how to give an evidential mediumship reading. The purpose of the series is to educate and mentor participants into a higher level of psychic mediumship. With Victoria Ackerman, $15. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman.com, TheSpiritUniversity.com.

Essentials for Healthy Backs – 9:15-10:30am.

Therapeutic Yoga emphasizing alignment, core, breath, and specific poses to relieve common back conditions. $15; $10/10. Alive with Yoga, 7512 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Paula Morris, 941-923-5621, MrrisHaven@aol.com, AliveWithYoga.com.

Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Sun Salutations to warm the body & move into a series of standing poses.

Practice balance, core stability & breathe awareness. $15, $88/8. Prana Yoga. 941-735-0344.

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Hatha Yoga with Stephanie Cole – 10-11:30am.

A creative blend of yoga styles based on the teacher’s background. The class helps to build strength and increase flexibility. $14 or 5 for $50. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-9525280, RosemaryCourt.com.

Beach Yoga for Everybody – 8:30-9:30am. Relax, breathe, stretch & greet the beautiful morning on beautiful Englewood Beach (N end). Loving Light Yoga, 3455 S Access Rd, Englewood, 941473-0135, Lata528@gmail.com, LovingLightYoga.com.

Book Study & Discussion – 10am-Noon. An ongoing book study group encouraging discussion & group interaction. $10. Unity of Sarasota. 941-9553301. UnityOfSarasota.com.

Kids and Family Programs – 9am, Tai Chi/ Qigong, $10. 10am, Laughter Yoga, Donation.

10:45-11:45am, MindTime Kids, $10. RSVP for MindTime Kids at MindTimeKids.com. Sarasota Mindfulness Institute, 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Ct, Sarasota. Details: SarasotaMindfulness. org/calendar.html.

Shake Your Soul – 10:30-11:45am. Linda Joffe guides you through fun, easy movement that relaxes your nervous system, energizes your body and awakens your soul through dance and world music.

This practice is for anyone who enjoys movement, music, blissful energy. $15/drop in or class card pricing applies. Radiant Soul Yoga & Wellness, 3512 N Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota. Patty 941-3801206. RadiantSoulYogaWellness.com.

Mindfulness and More – 1-2:30pm. Alive With Yoga, 7513 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Charlie Bradt 941-922-5205.

Restorative Yoga with Eisha – 6-7pm. Class limited to five people. $17/Advance registration required. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941-366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

F.O.C.U.S. – 6:30-7:30pm. Unity of Sarasota Singles Group, spiritual, informative and fun! All are welcome. Love Offering, Fellowship Hall Education Annex Classroom, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. 941-955-3301, UnityOfSarasota.com.

Reiki Share – 7-9pm. 2nd Friday. Interested in practicing, receiving or just want to learn more about Reiki? Come and participate in group healing, with guided meditation beginning the evening, followed by Reiki transference. Massage tables are set up and everyone takes turns giving and receiving Reiki, sharing their month’s experiences and discussing the art of healing to enhance their gifts.

Donation/Goes to a different charity each month.

ReFlex Arts, Heartwood Retreat Center, 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota. 941-359-9642, Contact@ReFlexArts.com, ReFlexArts.com.

Chronic Illness Support Group – 7-9pm. 4th Friday. For women living with chronic illnesses in Sarasota. Free. Lido Key, Sarasota. 802-373-8779, ChronicWellnessNurse.com/events.html.

saturday Sarasota Farmers Market – 7am-1pm. Omega Cure bottles, vials, cookies and chocolates available. Stop by, say hi, and try a sample. Main St & Lemon Ave, Sarasota, Omega3Innovations.com.

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

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Learning How to Connect with Your Dearly Departed – 10-11am. 1st and 4th Sat. Meet with others who share a special bond in the loss of a loved one & learn the unique perspective of what happens to them when they pass by noted Mediums Revs Mary Linn and Thomas Clarke. Love Offering.

The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, ccosl.com.

Psychic Fair – 10am-3pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area! See what your future holds! Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice.

Rev Patricia Charnley, 941-492-4995, revpat@angelministriesfl.org, angelministriesfl.org.

Wild Ginger Apothecary – 10am-6pm. Now open in Gulf Gate, featuring non-toxic and eco-friendly health + beauty items for the entire family. 6557 Superior Ave, Sarasota. 941-312-5630. WildGingerApothecary@gmail.com, WildGingerApothecary.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Erinn Earth – 10:3011:45am. Outdoor class for fresh air intake. Lots of breathing while stretching. Techniques for kundalini manipulation for subtle body transformation. Meditation indoors at end of class. Lesson from Sutras or Gita. $10; $40/5, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota. 941-284-9563, InSelfYoga.net.

Group Sound Immersion Healing Meditation with Hallie – 11am. Experience crystal bowls, bells, gongs, drums and more to fill your senses and bring you into a deep healing state of meditation. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, Upstairs Meditation Room, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941366-6325. PixieDustsrq.com.

Iyengar Yoga (Introductory Series) with Deborah Di Carlo – 11am-12:30pm. Iyengar Yoga is characterized by an emphasis on precision of alignment in the yoga postures, the use of props to help students of all ability levels achieve correct alignment, and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. $14, $80/8. Rosemary Court Yoga, 810 Central Ave, Sarasota. 941-952-5280, RosemaryCourt.com.

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ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS

SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

FOUR PILLARS

Anne Luther, DVM 3646 Birky St., Sarasota 34232 941-954-4771 • SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy.

“We treat your pet like our own!”

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

The Integrated Path to Health and Wellness for the whole family utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Bio-Meridian Computerized Scanning, Bio-Cleanse Detoxification, Energetic Medicine, Clinical Nutrition.

DR. PAULA KOGER BSN.MA AP OMD Home office in Sarasota, Florida call 941 539 4232 www.wealthofhealthcenter.com

Combining integrative technology and techniques to bring you Dynamic results see www.wealthofhealthcenter.com Acupuncture, NES, Zyto, Homeopathy, Scalar

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT 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.

ADULT EDUCATION THE SPIRIT UNIVERSITY

373 Braden Ave, Sarasota 941-888-4246 • www.TheSpiritUniversity.com Classes and Events: enriching and educational experiences for your personal transformation. Interact with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts. Meditation, Energy Healing, Psychic Skills. Beginner to expert – all are welcome.

APPLIED NEUROPLASTICITY

THE SCIENCE OF RAPID RECOVERY Juliet Mathison, Specialized Kinesiologist 770-465-6294 LifeSpectrumInstitute.com

Relieve anxiety, PTSD, depression, dyslexia, addiction, abuse issues, codependency, self-sabotage, unresolved trauma, any kind. Neuroplasticity: The Science of rapid brain change. Satisfaction guaranteed. Expect results.

AROMATHERAPY

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, FL (941) 373-3955 fourpillarsflorida.com

Four Pillars brings our community a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. With our facials, massage, life coaching, bookstore and workshops, there is something for everyone to balance their mind, body, spirit and social connections. We invite you to visit Four Pillars today to see what speaks to you. Now Open: Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 10-5

ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

Books and gifts for conscious living. Award-winning store! Jewelry, incense, clothing, candles, greeting cards and more. Private readings daily. Classes and events. M-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Alina Piccone & Robert Ridpath, ICA 813-644-9104 AlinaPiccone@me.com YLEOSarasota.com • WeOwnOurLife.com

Young Living is the world leader in therapeutic essential oils. Contact us for details about hosting your own workshop or to attend an upcoming class!

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.

BEDDING TOP DRAWER FURNITURE

1955 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 877-1381

Local, family owned furniture store specializing in Savvy Rest natural, organic latex mattresses and bedding. Providing a pure, safe sleeping environment for better health and better sleep.

CHIROPRACTORS

CHIROPRACTIC AND DETOX DOWER CHIROPRACTIC DR. PATRICK DOWER, D.C. 941-924-1227 drpatdower@yahoo.com

How can we help you detox? Believe it or not, many patients come in with musculoskeletal problems caused by internal and external toxic exposures. The master healer is your nervous system! 22 yrs. full service chiropractic care, free wellness workshops monthly, and wellness resources including supplements. We facilitate your body’s innate ability to achieve outrageous health without the use of drugs for a lifetime.

Accepting only ages between 0 to 110.

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MAINSTAY CHIROPRACTIC Drs. Jill and Beau Smith 717 Honore Avenue, Sarasota (941) 342-1291 www.mainstaychiropractic.com Email: www.mainstaychiro.com

FACIALS/MASSAGE

FOUR PILLARS

Mainstay Chiropractic offers the latest 21st century chiropractic techniques and diagnostic approaches. See how contemporary neurologically based chiropractic care can help you and your specific health problem. Immediate openings. Since Drs. Smith are new in town and in the process of establishing their practice, you can probably be seen the same day you call. Call now to begin the healing process!

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

San Marco Plaza 8209 Natures Way, Suite 221 Lakewood Ranch, FL (941) 373-3955 fourpillarsflorida.com

Four Pillars brings our community a positive and healthy place to learn, relax, energize and reinvent. With our facials, massage, life coaching, bookstore and workshops, there is something for everyone to balance their mind, body, spirit and social connections. We invite you to visit Four Pillars today to see what speaks to you. Now Open: Mon-Fri 9-7, Sat 10-5

ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL WHOLE BODY THERAPY Terry Grywinksi, LMT MA6049 San Marco 205D, 1188 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota • 941-755-3437 AdvancedCranioSacralHealing.com

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® FELDENKRAIS® METHOD

Gifted healer Terry Grywinski with 19 years experience and advanced craniosacral training provides rapid relief from injury, pain, and muscle restrictions. Great success with auto/ sports injury, sciatic, neck and back pain, TMJ, migraines.

CRYSTALS THE CRYSTAL CAVE

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

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

DENTISTRY FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

Classes, Individual Lessons and Workshops.

Bonnie Kissam, M.A. At Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota 941-360-2248 Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com

Movement with attention is the Feldenkrais Method®’s approach to improve posture and create more harmonious, efficient ways of moving. Through heightened awareness to the flow of movement, clients optimize their musical, athletic or natural everyday movements, and improve abilities after an injury, illness or trauma. Benefits go beyond the physical. Visit: FeldenkraisInSarasota.com.

FENG SHUI

RAY BEHM DDS

127 N Garden Ave. Clearwater, FL SaveYourTeeth.com 727-446-6747

Transform any environment into one that encourages success, good health, and great peace. Visit www.TheFengShuiCure.com for information on evaluations, seminars, and training in SW Florida.

FOOTBATH MASSAGE & SPA

ROYAL BUSINESS CONSULTING, LLC Enjoy the best of Asian health culture Care for feet - health control center 2312 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota 941-203-5289

Save your teeth with safe natural holistic dentistry. We offer general dental services such as cleanings, checkups and emergencies. Safe appropriate amalgam removal. Metal-free crowns, bridges and dentures.Non-surgical gum treatment. Holistic extractions.

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ZUNZUN MASSAGE AND HEALTHCARE

Phillip &Tamayo Shope LMTs 2975 Bee Ridge Rd, A-#5, Sarasota MA66926 &MA59620 & MM28165 941-400-8291 www.zunzunmassage.abmp.com

HYPNOTHERAPY

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

Looking for a new and empowering way to create the positive change in your life you desire? Have you suffered enough, struggling with habits, sadness, anxious feelings or stress? Discover within you a new and happier way to be in the day to day. Hypnosis is a safe, simple and successful way to empower yourself. You are unique and deserve a compassionate customized approach to achieving your goals. I invite you to learn more, enjoy free resources, and schedule a complimentary compassionate consultation at bethsnyderhypnosis.com or call 941.228.8020.

Feel better now!

THE FENG SHUI CURE

Steve Kodad, CFSP, CFSRE 941-720-4480 www.TheFengShuiCure.com

Integrative Dentistry. Hollistic and Biological Dentist. Ceramic Dental Implants.

Carlo Litano 2415 University Parkway #215, Sarasota 941-893-5968 www.floridaintegrativedentistry.com

Similar to holistic dentistry, we take into account a person’s entire state of health. We routinely have patients who are interested in having their dental restorations be the most biologically compatible.

We provide ceramic dental implants.

HEALTH CARE / MASSAGE

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Feeling exhausted and stressed? Enjoy the Finest authentic and professional care for your feet and body. Call 941203-5289 for an appointment. All major credit cards accepted

EQUINE SUPPLEMENTS WELLPRIDE

727 Commerce Dr, Venice, FL 34242 866-840-4811 Wellpride.com

Wellpride Omega-3 fish oil (EPADHA) for horses. Immune System • Respiratory Protection • Greater Endurance • Joint Flexibility • Better Fertility • Muscle Recovery • Hoof Integrity • Stomach Protection • Coat Sheen.

HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS OMEGA3 INNOVATIONS

727 Commerce Dr, Venice, FL 34242 866-840-4811 Omega3Innovations.com

Omega Cure® – Ultra-fresh, pure omega-3 cod liver oil. The result is impressive: our customers tell us they experience lowered triglyceride levels and relieved joint pains.

INTUITIVE COUNSELING

CAFE EVERGREEN

ALL NATURAL HEALING

DENISE CLAIR, INTUITIVE

425-247-6468 DeniseClairDreams@gmail.com

Voyager Tarot & Astrology Readings, Self Discovery and Healing Guidance. ‘Beginner’s Guide to Astrology’ classes. Sensible rates! Call now!

INTUITIVE LIFE COACHING /SPEAKER JULIA KING

941-981-1313 Juliatking@gmail.com Juliatking.com

My mission is to empower people to live their best lifehealth through healing methods, tapping, energy work, Rieki, Chakra Balancing, Vision boards, releasing fear, meditation new thought action plan and much more. Most sessions are conducted via Skype, at home sessions are available also. Certified Rieki Practitioner(CRP), Certified Kinesiology Practitioner(CKP) and Ordained Minister, Law of Attraction Educator.

JIN SHIN JYUTSU

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SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

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

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

NATURAL FOOD

MASSAGE THERAPY

JUICE BAR

CROP JUICE BAR & CAFE

2320 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota and 4057 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota (inside LA Fitness) (941) 923-8640 cropjuicesrq.com

At CROP, we hand craft our juices daily by using the highest ORGANIC JUICE BAR & CAFE quality organic vegetables, mix the appropriate amounts of organic fruits for a burst of flavor, and package our juice in glass to ensure the freshest, highest quality juice available anywhere. We invite you to try a CROP juice today and compare the ingredients on our label to any other juice on the market. You will then understand why we believe no other juice even comes close.

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

941-953-3700 2650 Bahia Vista St, Suite 309, Sarasota AllNaturalHealingSRQ.com MM30266

Treat yourself to a full body massage. We have the BEST DEAL in town. Introductory Special. $35 1hr/massage. Limit one per customer. MM30266 Call to schedule your massage today 941-953-3700.

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.

Bich Mai Massage BICH MAI MASSAGE NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

MA 0025928 Will meet or beat all competitor pricing.

1219 East Ave, Suite 202, Sarasota New Client Special 941-724-9992

NATURAL PET FOOD

HOLISTIC FOR PETS Valerie Clows

3 Massages for $100 (regular price $65-75) each Customized massage to fit your needs.

713 Honore Ave, Sarasota, 941-378-4367 Specializing in sports massage.

Avail• Customized Massage to Fit Your Needs 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd, East Bradenton, able evenings &inweekends.

New client • Specializing Sports Massage 753-7297 • HolisticForPets.com special forathletics $100. to alleviate pain • Works- 3 onmassages all levels of Specializing in Hypo-allerand prevent injury genic Foods, Frozen Natural • Medical Insurance Accepted Raw Foods, Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Deter941-724-9992 Licensed Massage gent & Soap Free Shampoo, TONYA LAUGHLIN, Therapist MA 0025928 1219 East LMT Ave, Suite 202, Sarasota,Natural FL 34239 Flee Preventatives Skin Care Products, MA39216 Healthy treats, Toys and gifts.

Sarasota Office & House Calls 970-389-4019 tonyalaughlin@yahoo.com

NUTRITION

Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy, Crystal Therapy. With over 20 years of education and experience in holistic living, the delicate dynamics of the human anatomy are understood and applied in your personalized session.

MEDICAL SPA/ MASSAGE THERAPY C’S MEDI SPA

Clara Diaz 2726 Tamiami Trl, Unit C, Port Charlotte 941-249-8160 • www.csmedispa.com

Clara Diaz, the heart and soul behind C’s Medi Spa, is a Licensed Paramedical Aesthetician with a passion for helping others. Specializing in Fractional RadioFrequency, Micro-Needling, Facial Treatments, Massages, Chakra Balancing Massage, Slimming Cavitation, Waxing, and Eyebrow Tinting. MM32214.

MINDFULNESS SARASOTA MINDFULNESS INSTITUTE 1530 Dolphin St, Studio 6, Burns Court, Sarasota SarasotaMindfulness.org

LICENSED NUTRITION COUNSELOR Eve Prang Plews, LIC NC333 Full Spectrum Health, Inc. 2106 Bispham Road Sarasota, FL 941-952-1200 • M-Fri 9-5, Sat10-2 FullSpectrumHealth.com

HOLISTIC HEALTH CLINIC & STORE. Superior Supplements by Xymogen and more. Professional Grade Homeopathics by Newton.

Essential Oils by Oil Lady and Wind River Organic Skin Care by Éminence.

STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 S. Pineapple Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941-554-4292, Starflower.com

Starflower Organic Spathecary offers an extensive line of superfoods and herbal medicinals with disease protocols. We offer a Holistic Wellness consultation for detoxification, which is a comprehensive multi-organ, totalbody cleansing and natural detoxification program. It includes reducing toxin intake, enhancing toxin elimination, and using specific detoxification herbs and other supportive dietary supplements to strengthen and promote optimum function of the organs. Mon- Fri, 10-5pm Sat 11-4

Classes and workshops in meditation and mindful movement. Practice with others in a weekly class or meditation group.

Help Sarasota become a happier, healthier place.

Our studio is also available for rent

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PET SUPPLIES

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

HOLISTIC FOR PETS

SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

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.

ORGANIC PERSONAL CARE/CLEANING PRODUCTS

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.

PILATES

AVA ANDERSON NON-TOXIC

THE PILATES BODY & GYROTONIC STUDIO

Ashley Light, Independent Consultant (941)536-8051 Rabbitfox8@gmail.com avaandersonnontoxic.com/ashleylight

Offering skincare, makeup, cleaning products, pet products, kid products, baby products, and personal care items. All 100% toxin-free made with 100% certified organic essential oils and botanicals. Shop, host, join us!

1071 S Tuttle Ave. Ste 2, Sarasota, FL 941-955-5533 PilatesSRQ.com

A fully equipped movement center utilizing Pilates, GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Methods in small group classes, duets or one on one training.

PSYCHIC MEDIUM

PAST LIFE THERAPY

REVEREND LOIS CHENEY

JULIET MATHISON

PRIVATE SESSIONS AND THERAPIST TRAINING 770-465-6294 LifeSpectrumInstitute.com

Past life trauma is often the cause of unresolved current challenges. Innovative approach re-wires the brain for accelerated resolution.25 years experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. Expect results.

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

Contacts Guides, Angels, Loved Ones, Past Lives. Cord Removal, Healing with Sound & Color. Chakra Balancing. Home or Office Clearing. Clinical Hypnosis for Habit Change. Psychic Parties!

VIVIAN’S PSYCHIC BOUTIQUE 310 Ringling Blvd, St Armand’s Circle Sarasota, Fl 941 786-5682 ViviansPsychicBoutique.com

PEST CONTROL GOOD NEWS PEST SOLUTIONS Dean Burnside, President Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice 941-371-1311 GoodNewsPestSolutions.com

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

Go Green Plus 3 • Pest Control, Termite Control • Rodent Proofing and Trapping • Bat and Bird Exclusion • Mosquito and Mole Suppression • Bed Bug Control • Residential and Commercial.

Offering Tarot Card Readings, Crystal Ball Readings, Palm Readings, Chakra Balancing, Astrology, and Zodiac Readings. Individual, Group, and Party Sessions available.

RESTAURANT VEG & GRILL

2164 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota 941-312-6424 www.vegsrq.com

Veg & Grill offers Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free menu available. Check out our website for sample of our menu- take out available.

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SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES Rev. Zan Benham, BSL, BS, CHT 941-922-7839

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

SPATHECARY STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 S, Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 941-554-4292 Starflower.com

Starflower Organic Skincare is one of the leading holistic skin care manufacturers in the U.S.A, offering a complete line of certified organically grown, food grade ingredients and essential oils. Spathecary services include Organic Facials, Structural Alignment Massage, Reflexology and Nutritional and Holistic Detoxification counseling.

SKIN CARE STARFLOWER ORGANIC SPATHECARY

415 S. Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-554-4292 • Starflower.com

Fresh, food-grade, organic skin care made in small batches, including medicinal - grade essential oils. We specialize in anti-aging for mature skin, rosacea, and acne. Visit our boutique and Spathecary Mon - Fri 105pm and Sat 11-4pm

SPIRITUALITY CHANNELING JOHN 941-374-3492 Mariannechapel@yahoo.com Channelingjohn.com

Wise and loving teachers/nonphysical entities identify core issues. Highly spiritual experience.

Empowering guidance resolves issues. Increase awareness, remove blocks, and reduce fear.

Energetic healing.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS COSMIC CENTER OF SPIRITUAL LIGHT

RADIANT SOUL YOGA & WELLNESS

YOGA

5041 Ringwood Meadow, G2, Sarasota 941-371-9333 CosmicCenterOfSpiritualLight.com

810 Central Ave, Sarasota 941-952-5280 RosemaryCourt.com

ECKANKAR

GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

Embracing the New Paradigms of our Awakening Consciousness. A place of Knowledge,Wisdom, Healing and Comfort. Please visit our website at CCOSL.com for more information.

Explore Eckankar at eckankar.org, call 941-358-0325 or on Facebook: EckankarInSarasota

Eckankar gives practical ways for people to have real spiritual experiences—even the ultimate experience of God—in this very lifetime. You can Explore Eckankar at eckankar.org, call 941-358-0325 or on Facebook: EckankarInSarasota.

UNITY OF SARASOTA

Rev. Elizabeth Thompson 3023 Proctor Rd, Sarasota 941-955-3301 UnityOfSarasota.com

Unity is an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and all of life. God is seen as having many attributes, but most important that God is LOVE.

WEIGHT LOSS ALL NATURAL HEALING

Dr. Michael House, AP/O.M.D. 941-953-3700 2650 Bahia Vista St Suite 309, Sarasota allnaturalhealingsrq.com

New Year, New You!! 30-Day Weight Loss Program! Package includes: One Hour Consultation with Dr. House, Body Assessment (Fat, Bone, Muscle, Water), 8 Weight Loss shots, and Infrared Sauna!

Call today for FREE consultation! 941-953-3700.

3512 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota 941-380-1206 Radiantsoulyogawellness.com

ROSEMARY COURT YOGA

We offer various types of Yoga including Pilates, Gyrokenesis, Dance, Gong, as well as Meditation classes. In addition, we offer health & nutrition counseling, soulful art, private lessons, women’s workshops, and off-site adventures which offer new tools for good health. Come experience it all!

Rosemary Court Yoga in downtown Sarasota offers all styles & levels of yoga classes including Beginner, Hatha, Pre & Postnatal, Iyengar, Restorative, Vinyasa, Power, Senior, Kundalini, Kripalu, and more. Come visit our welcoming and tranquil space.

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

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

REFLEX ARTS DANCE & YOGA STUDIO 6260 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd 941-359-YOGA (9642) ReFLEXarts.com

ReFLEX offers it all: from chair yoga to aerial yoga, from ballet to Zumba, from meditation & journaling classes to massage services! Honor your mind, body & spirit today. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Think Spring, Green Living, and Adopting a Manatee.

Call 1-800-432-(JOIN) 5646 savethemanatee.org

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Bonded & Insured

Best Green Cleaning Service 2010, 2011, 2013

VETERINARIAN ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

3646 Birky Street, Sarasota 941-954-4771 SRQVet.com

Dr. Anne Luther has over 25 years experience in conventional medicine and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and homeopathy. “We treat your pet like our own!”

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