May 2019 Natural Awakenings Sarasota

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HEALTHY

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Women’s Wellness Edition

Keeping Abreast of Implants

Her Soul in Bloom

Perils Persist Even as Popularity Grows May 2019 |

Self-Care for All Stages of Life

Diet for Healthy Eyes

The Right Foods Preserve Vision

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Alternative Medicine - What is Medical Marijuana?

Medical marijuana uses the marijuana plant or chemicals in it to treat diseases or conditions.

It’s basically the same product as recreational marijuana, but it’s taken for medical purposes.

Do you experience any of the following medical conditions?

• Anxiety • Cancer/Chemotherapy • Chronic Pain • Crohn’s Disease/IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) • Depression • Glaucoma • Hepatitis C • HIV/AIDS • Lou Gehrig’s Disease/ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) • Parkinson’s Disease (including Early-Onset) • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) • Rheumatoid Arthritis What is a Medical Marijuana Evaluation?

It is a process that is mandatory the state of Florida. It is 30 minute on average and will require you to answer a few different questions in regards to your medical condition. Following your medical evaluation, Dr. Boyle will decide whether or not you are a suitable candidate, and accordingly issue you a medical marijuana recommendation. $25 off Medical Marijuana Evaluation!

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What is Functional Medicine?

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

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

Dr. Fred will be taking your questions on air May13th & 27th.

May 23th: The Functional Medicine approach to Medical Cannabis, and steps to obtain a Medical Marijuana Card

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

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Contents

The Integrated Path RELIEVE STRESS Let us guide your mind and body to

RESTORE BALANCE Dedicated to helping you and your family achieve health Our Services Include:

• Acupuncture • Oriental Medicine • Energetic Emotional Release • Bloodwork Analysis • Clinical Nutrition Assessments • Weight Management • Reiki Master • Occupational Therapy • ZYTO Elite

(Computerized Bio-communication Technology)

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IN BLOOM

Self-Care for All Stages of Life

32 TOXIC LEGACY

Breast Implant Warriors Unite

34 VISION QUEST Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes

39 THE MOTHER

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OUR SOULS NEED

Connecting With the Energy That Made Us

38 GARDENING FOR KIDS

The Fun of Growing Their Own

40 CBD FOR PETS What We Need to Know

44 QI

The Force behind Blood Flow and Higher Intelligence

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46 WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

48 PETER SAGAL ON Running Toward Mindfulness

DEPARTMENTS 12 news briefs 32 health briefs 26 global briefs 48 wise words 32 healing ways 34 conscious

eating 46 fit body

39 inspiration 38 healthy kids 40 natural pet 50 calendar 51 classifieds 56 resource guide

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

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letter from publisher

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ummer is almost upon us, and as this season ushers in a renewed sense of vitality, now is the perfect time to invest in our own self-care. This month’s issue of Natural Awakenings delves into the numerous facets of mental and emotional well-being for a centered, balanced approach to life that will carry us through this season of refreshment.

On that note, the feature article for this issue explores “Self-Care for All Stages of Life.” This idea of self-care is an essential practice for the body, mind and spirit because, in order to achieve wholeness, your entire being must be harmonized and tended to. A self-care ritual can run the gamut from a fitness routine to a meditation class to a yoga sequence to a therapy session to a gentle massage to a coffee date with friends. However you choose to practice this, it’s beneficial to pour into yourself, just as you would for the other people in your life.

Continuing with the theme of self-care, our “Wise Words” column for this month focuses on “Running Toward Mindfulness.” This article offers insight on how the simple act of disconnecting from electronic devices and moving our bodies outside can be a powerful conduit for emotional healing and mental clarity.

In addition, our “Fit Body” column is all about what happens “When Emotions Are Physical,” and how to address the body’s cellular response to deep-rooted trauma or grief.

When these emotional blockages are embedded in the tissues, joints, organs or muscles, for example, this can impact our health and level of functioning. This article examines how various types of bodywork modalities can release these emotions from the body for restoration from the inside out.

As usual, this is just a snapshot of all the enjoyment and enlightenment you will find in our latest issue of Natural Awakenings. In the meantime, please reach out to Publisher@ NASRQ.com with any comments, questions or feedback, as we always love to hear your thoughts on the content we provide. Until next month, here’s to the start of a beautiful summer!

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Women’s Health Tends to Be More Vulnerable than Men’s

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his Mother’s Day, consider gifting a special woman with tender loving care that can change her life by reducing her stress. Female bodies bear more natural stress over their lifetimes due to hormonal cycles, childbirth and menopause, and the responsibilities for spouses, children and elderly parents often shouldered by women who also perform high-stress jobs.

Women now lead men in heart disease, stroke, lung and breast cancer, COPD, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, broken bones, falls, depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Medical studies link daily practices of therapeutic yoga to better health because yoga manages stress. Learning to slow down, breathe deeply, remain calm, tune inward, unplug, move, and relax the mind and body can help address the underlying causes of heart attack, stroke, weight problems and other serious conditions not addressed by strength training and medications alone.

Cardio, stress management, and bone, muscle and lung strength can be improved in as little as 15 minutes each day of a home yoga practice designed for these needs. Support a woman to take better care of herself! Empowered 2 Wellness Yoga Therapy at Midtown Medical Plaza is offering two sessions for the price of one throughout the month of May to new clients. Help a woman learn simple practices to extend her life.

To schedule a free consultation, call 941-316-6893 or email YogaTherapyWithPaula@gmail.com.

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news briefs

Glutathione: Your Defense against Toxins

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ne of the most powerful antioxidants and detoxifiers, glutathione is comprised of three sulfur containing amino acids, and is created inside the body. This molecule is involved in the entire life cycle of each cell.

Glutathione helps the liver to clear out toxins by acting as a glue for toxins to stick to and be eliminated. Glutathione is required to make bile which breaks down dietary fat. It is also essential for cellular redox homeostasis, oxygen transport, DNA protection, amino acid transport, protection of B12 inside the cells and removal of heavy metals.

In today’s toxic world, we need more glutathione than our bodies can make with the amount of sulfur in our diets, but while everyone needs more glutathione, some are more affected than others. Genetic predispositions like the MTHFR gene mutation cripples the body’s methylation capabilities which process B9, convert homocysteine into methionine and create glutathione.

This results in deficiencies of B12, B6 and folate, as well as toxic overload, leading to other conditions like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, liver disease, Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, cardiovascular disease and chronic inflammation.

Here is how to increase glutathione levels: Eat sulfur-rich foods: garlic, onions and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, collards, cabbage, cauliflower, watercress). You can even blend them into smoothies which is easier for the body to absorb.

Exercise more often: the body needs regular movement in order to be its healthiest.

Take nutrient supplements: some options include acetyl cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, glutathione, B vitamins, antioxidants like Vitamin C and E, selenium or milk thistle.

Consider glutathione injections and IV therapy: this is ideal for the severely deficient or chronically ill.

To schedule an appointment with Point Lumineux and learn more about supplements or injections, call 941-217-6828.

TUNE UP YOUR HAPPY IN MAY

Join us for Sonic Sunday Sound Journey, May 26, 3pm Call to reserve your space! massage ~ sound therapy

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Ladies Event at Fusion Therapy in Sarasota

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n May 11, 2 p.m., grab your mother, sister or friends and join us for the Sarasota launch of Lumè Infusions.

This plant-based line has been featured in Glamour, Brides and Vogue magazines in the last few months. We here at Fusion Therapy are already huge fans.

This girls’ afternoon out, will include giveaways, a gift with purchase and a sampling of this luxurious, nutrition filled line.

Lumè Organic Infusions is a fully organic and whole plant-based product line. This deeply nourishing skincare addresses both inner and outer health and beauty.

Founder, creator and herbalist, Beverly Chung infuses herbs and oils, using Earthly elements. These products are able to repair the skin and body at a cellular level.

The deep-rooted nutrition creates sustainable results for truly glowing skin.

Lumès’ focus is on problem solving, not symptom treating. This is done through the healing power of plants. The results are long-term, life-changing solutions that lead people to a higher quality of life and healthier, younger skin.

Please RSVP in advance, so we can save your spot. We will even have “Rosé all Day” and hors d’oeuvres too. The event location is at Fusion Therapy in our Dead Sea Salt Room. We will take time to also “breathe in beauty” inside this powerfully therapeutic salt room.

Location: 7069 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

For more information and to register, call 941-921-7900 or visit FusionTherapySarasota.com.

Workshop Connects Philosophy, Numerology and Energy Harmonizing

Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna Facelift Seminar

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in Shin Jyutsu® is an art of harmonizing life energy within the body. Said to predate Buddha and Moses, it was rediscovered in the early 1900’s by Master Jiro Murai who, after recovery from a “terminal” illness, devoted himself to the revival of this art.

A rich philosophy for living is sprinkled throughout the three self-help books written

by Mary Burmeister, Master Murai’s student who is responsible for bringing this wisdom to the United States. Numerology, the understanding of the function and vibration of numbers, is a key component of Jin Shin Jyutsu.

You are invited to participate in a workshop to explore the numerology of some of the prominent words and phrases of Jin Shin Jyutsu phyiso-philosophy, learn some of your personal numerology and discover how you can integrate this information with simple hands-on energy-harmonizing applications for your personal art of living.

“Philosophy, Numerology & Energy Harmonizing” takes place on May 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is limited, so to secure your space, payment must be received by May 16. An early bird discount is available if your payment is received by May 10.

Florida massage therapists can earn three CEUs for this class.

n May 17, 1 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM, will present a seminar on her $300 Facelift using 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. Preservatives destroy this muscle tightening action, so Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna is the only pearl cream on the market that offers these results.

Dr. Anna will talk about her new $300 facelift program which includes a six-month supply of the face cream and a personal monitoring of the results with Dr. Anna. She will also show photographed results on 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. Store 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.

Location: Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, 820 Central Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-228-2972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ. com or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

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news briefs

Is Your CBD of Quality?

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here is a ton of buzz surrounding CBD oil currently. We have asked Shelby Isaacson and Chip Jackson, owners of Second and Seed, and Bill Clarke, owner of Venus Med Spa, about their consumer advice for CBD oil. Both, respectively, sell pharmaceutical grade products which are manufactured here in Sarasota.

“The number one rule when buying CBD is to ask for a certificate of analysis (COA) from a third party,” recommended Clarke. “The education is paramount, and the reported benefits are amazing,” added Isaacson.

Both companies require their staff to undergo extensive training to help individuals, who suffer from anxiety, inflammation and pain, identify how CBD could benefit them.

“One education point we always try to mention is that CBD is derived from the hemp plant which in non-psychoactive,” noted Jackson. “Hemp was used in a variety of ways until its ban in 1937 following the abolishment of prohibition.”

Second and Seed and Venus Med Spa offer insight into purchasing from reputable, credible institutions. “If there are no lab reports on file its best to look elsewhere,” continued Clarke, “Without the COA you have no idea what you are buying.”

Both companies have walk-in stores with provided information on their product lines. Their goals are to make certain consumers are purchasing from a reliable source for a fair price. Many MLM companies are out of the gate early, so unless they have valid lab reports, which most do not, consumers are encouraged to do research.

Location: 1231 2nd St., Sarasota and 140 University Town Center Dr. Suite 250a, Sarasota.

For more information, visit SecondAndSeed.com or VenusWellnessCBD.com.

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BioTE® Hormone Pellets Available at Virtue of Health

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irtue of Health is now offering BioIdentical Hormone Pellet Therapy in addition to its current services. Hormone pelleting has several advantages in comparison to traditional hormone replacement therapies.

BioTE® Hormone Pellets are plantbased and synthetic-free, using hormones identical to those found in the human body. Studies have shown these bio-identical hormones have fewer side-effects than animal-based and synthetic alternatives.

Their hormone pellets are completely customized to the body’s physiology.

These pellets, roughly the size of a grain of rice, also have the advantage of keeping hormone levels consistent throughout the day to avoid those rollercoaster-like effects which are often found with synthetic-based hormones.

Both men and women with hormone deficiencies often experience the following symptoms: weight gain, loss of muscle mass, fatigue, low sex drive, difficulty falling or staying asleep, night sweats, headaches, mood-swings, memory or concentration impairment, depression and anxiety.

Virtue of Health is offering free 30-minute hormone consultations to all new patients. You are welcome to bring in any lab work to be reviewed and assessed to determine if hormone pellet therapy or other healing therapies are appropriate for you.

Location: 3333 Clark Rd., Suite 190, Sarasota. For more information and patient inquiries, call 941-724-6399, email Info@VirtueOfHealth.com or visit VirtueOfHealth.com.

Acupuncture Facelift Seminar

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n May 15, 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Baker, DOM and founder of Faces by Dr. Anna, will present a seminar on how facial muscles age, and how they can be fixed with her muscle tightening acupuncture face and necklift technique. Dr. Anna will explain how facial muscles age between the 30’s and the 80’s, then she will show photographed results of how her treatments reverse that aging. In addition, Dr. Anna will describe how details on the face such as cheek fullness, eye width, nose length, lip shape and jawline firmness are indicators when someone else is trying to determine your age, and how her treatments will make those specific areas look younger.

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

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

Introducing a Self-Empowering Book Titled The Gypspirit

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er mother’s death forced author Kat Schuetz to embark on an intense spiritual journey. She began to study any spiritual or philosophical teaching she could grab hold of. She dove into Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism. She read the Wiccan traditions, Shamanic teachings, and Kabbalah or Christian doctrine. She became immersed in the Norse, Greek and Egyptian mythologies. Then she familiarized herself with New Age literature, mystery teachings, modern psychology, and consciousness and quantum physics.

But around the same time, Schuetz also began to meditate, to perceive inner worlds and to practice yoga.

She worked with Tarot Cards and Kabbalah, engaged in Vedic astrology, and planetary forces and their mantras.

She joined mystery schools and interacted with energy healers.

Through this process, “Know Thyself ” became her life motto, leading to an even deeper mantra of “Heal Thyself ” But the most profound, life-altering technique she learned was the dream journey. This is an ancient shamanic practice which allows a person to travel into the inner, non-ordinary worlds without losing ego consciousness and control, as in normal dreams. In this self-exploration to see the unseen, one meets their guides and ancestors.

Schuetz works intimately with a shamanic practitioner and co-founder of a mystery school in England named Chetna Lawless who has become her close friend. At specific times, she also here in the Sarasota area. Schuetz’s profound, self-empowering and mindopening journey full of wisdom and experience has transformed into her new book The Gypspirit.

The Gypspirit is available for purchase on Amazon and KatSchuetz.net.

Holistic Care at White Sands Dentistry

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ur team at White Sands Dentistry is passionate about offering a holistic approach to dental care. We are members of Holistic Dental Association, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. We continue our education and expansion of holistic and biological protocols rooted in the latest scientific research.

We are a fluoride-free, mercury-free and mercury-safe facility, and we offer a safe removal of mercury amalgam fillings according to the SMART protocol developed by International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. We also practice metal-free dentistry and test for the most biocompatible dental materials. We use ozone therapy to help treat periodontal disease, help reverse incipient caries, sterilize and desensitize tooth structure prior to placement of restorative material, and disinfect surgical sites.

We adhere to the Huggins dental revision protocol, while following principles promoted by Dr. Hal Huggins, the father of holistic dentistry. We also utilize phasecontrast video microscope to indentify specific bacteria causing gum disease. In addition, we are excited to announce that we have added a PRF centrifuge to our armamentarium. PRF stands for PlateletRich Fibrin that is derived from a blood sample and used in the regeneration of surgical sites because it is rich in immune and stem cells.

At White Sands Dentistry we strive to practice alternative dental treatment modalities to ensure our patients receive treatment in the most highly conservative, preventative, ethical, safe, science-based and health-promoting manner.

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The Brain Wave Center Announces New Partnership

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he Brain Wave Center is excited to announce its partnership with the Psychological Associates of Central Florida (PACFLORIDA) to offer Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback training to patients in Lakeland and bringing Dr. Marshall’s neuropsychology experience to Sarasota.

The Brain Wave Center has steadily grown over the past few years, first bringing a drug-free and non-invasive neurofeedback program to the Easter Seal’s Sarasota location to help children who meet the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, and now it’s expanding into Central Florida also to assist PACFLORIDA patients. Dr. Marshall has officially begun seeing patients at the Brain Wave Center.

Location: 1440 Main St., Sarasota. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 941-552-4500.

Elysian Fields Spotlights Catherine Rosenbaum

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atherine Rosenbaum is a gifted teacher, guide and visionary. She is also true empath who, through love, compassion, humor and joy, lives out her human design as a reflector. Only 1% of the human population are reflectors—they are pure lunar essences who can reflect back to us the deep, often hidden and intimate facets of ourselves.

To sit with a reflector is a unique experience that can be revelatory. Rosenbaum’s clarity, insight and support during a session can open profound pathways of self-understanding. She gets to the heart of what matters, and when revealed, that once-held energy is free to be available for new opportunities that arise for our highest personal growth and for the upliftment of all.

With Jupiter, our inner Shaman, moving backwards for the next four months, and our potentials and progress are being re-thought or re-directed, this time period is extremely important. Adjustments within our partnerships are changing.

We are asked to make way for changes in our relationships, (second full moon in Libra), and our visions are adjusted to break out of archaic value systems that are outdated.

We are in a wild ride of adventures through time and visions coming into reality. Imagination is key, as our dreams do come true.

Rosenbaum lives in Sarasota, and she was called here to assist in the activations of the Crystal Stargates, portals now activated since the eclipses of 2018. For many years, she has offered private sessions and classes at the beautiful Elysian Fields Store, a haven for people to find a home away from home.

Many clients have awakened in Sarasota, and there are countless more to touch.

Rosenbaum has been written about in The New York Times, and she also appears on international radio outlets and has both a worldwide audience and clientele.

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Ashaya Yoga Essentials Workshop in Sarasota

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arden of the Heart Yoga Center is the only yoga studio in the Sarasota area currently teaching Ashaya® Yoga. Ashaya, which means the abode of the heart, is a heartcentered, therapeutic, yet powerful style of alignment-based Hatha Yoga founded by Todd Norian. In the summer, Cheryl Chaffee, E-RYT500, will begin leading a 200 hour Ashaya Yoga Teacher Training to help spread this system of yoga to more yogis in Sarasota and neighboring communities.

On May 4, 1–4 p.m., Chaffee will lead a three-hour workshop called Ashaya Yoga Essentials. This is an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the method and to dip into the philosophy of Tantra Yoga. Tantra is the idea that spirit and matter are not separate, but are woven together, and the body is a conduit to experience one’s own spirituality.

In this workshop, participants will learn the Four Essentials of Ashaya Yoga: how to open, engage, align, then expand the mind, body and heart. Chaffee will break down each step of the Four Essentials, so participants will gain a strong foundation in the Ashaya method by practicing yoga postures in a slow, systematic way.

This workshop is suitable for newer students, as well as more experienced yogis who want to refine their alignment. It’s for anyone who wants to open their hearts to a greater sense of awakening. It’s also a solid introduction for anyone who has considered joining the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training which begins on August 13.

Cost: $40. Walk-ins are welcome. Mats and props are provided, or you can bring your own. For more information, visit the “Workshops” tab at GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com.

To learn more about the 200-hour program, visit GardenOfTheHeartYoga.com/Trainings.

It’s Tune-Up Time for Women’s Health Month

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ecause many women are known to multi-task, their broad list of concerns often distracts them from watching out for their own health. In today’s world, it’s no secret that many women are overloaded and stressed.

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We use the Lotus-LIFE System, a stateof-the-art Quantum Biofeedback device, which indicates the parts of the body that most need attention. Then, energy for these areas is sent in, and the systems are boosted. Next, the device checks for which vitamins, minerals and hormones the

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Endorphins: When you exercise, the brain releases endorphins which are the hormones responsible for making you feel happy.

Release Stress: While exercising, you should free your mind to release stress.

Even if this is just during a 20–30 minute walk or jog.

Heart Health: Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Make sure to get your heart pumping, whether it includes a walk, resistance training or a fitness class.

Staying in Shape: Continuing a healthy lifestyle and consistent exercise is not only beneficial for the heart, but also for the body. When you lose weight, you lose most of it through breathing out CO2. The harder and more intense the exercise, the more you will breathe and sweat, resulting in more fat loss.

Healthy Skin: Sweating purges the skin of bacteria, dirt, oils and impurities, in addition to regulating the body’s core temperature. Just remember to clean your face and body after a sweat session to make sure all of those impurities are not reabsorbed into the skin.

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Japanese researchers interviewed 1,003 Tokyo women over 70 years old about which of 16 types of exercise they did, including dancing, calisthenics, jogging, golf, ball games, hiking, yoga, bicycling and tai chi. In eight years of follow-up, those that danced were 73 percent less likely to be classified as impaired in any of the “activities of daily living” such as walking, cooking, dressing and bathing—a result not produced by the other physical activities. “Dancing requires not only balance, strength and endurance ability, but also cognitive ability: adaptability and concentration to move according to the music and partner; artistry for graceful and fluid motion; and memory for choreography,” writes lead author Yosuke Osuka, of the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology.

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hypertension from 32 percent to 46 percent.

American heart disease deaths rose from 836,546 in 2015 to 840,678 in 2016. Studies show that about 80 percent of all cardiovascular disease can be prevented by controlling high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, along with healthy practices like not smoking, says the AHA. www.nasrq.com

Women in menopause that are mindful and nonjudgmental of their thoughts are less irritable, anxious and depressed, reports a Mayo Clinic study recently published in Climacteric, the journal of the International Menopause Society.

Researchers gave questionnaires to 1,744 menopausal patients 40 to 65 years old and found that those with higher mindfulness scores struggled less with common menopausal symptoms. Mindfulness didn’t lower hot flash and night sweat symptoms, however.

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U.S. Heart Disease on the Rise Forty-eight percent of American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, reported the American Heart Association (AHA) in its annual update.

The increase is partly due to 2017 updated guidelines redefining high blood pressure as greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury rather than 140/90, which raised the number of Americans with diagnosed

Simply changing a diet to include more fruit and vegetables can boost mental well-being, say British researchers from Leeds and York universities. Examining health data of 40,000 people, they concluded those that eat more produce have a better psychological state, and that eating just one extra portion of fruits and vegetables a day could have a positive effect equivalent to around eight extra days of walking a month for at least 10 minutes at a time. A meta-analysis of 16 studies by the UK’s University of Manchester found the mood-boosting effect was particularly strong for women, and it worked with different types of diets, indicating a particular approach is not necessary.

When dietary changes were combined with exercise, even greater improvements resulted.

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Exercise Improves Young Brains, Too

Selenium and CoQ10 Provide Lasting Benefits

Walking, cycling, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities may improve brain function not only in older people, but also in younger folk, according to a Columbia University study published in Neurology. The study recruited 132 people between 20 and 67 years old that didn’t exercise and had below-average fitness levels. Half stretched and toned four times a week for six months and half exercised aerobically on a treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical machine. When they were evaluated for their executive function thinking skills—regulating behavior, paying attention and achieving goals—the aerobics group improved twice as much as the stretching group. “The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,” says study author Yaakov Stern, Ph.D.

Swedish seniors that took coenzyme Q10 and selenium during a fouryear study were still benefiting 12 years later with a reduced cardiovascular mortality risk of more than 40 percent.

In the original study, Linköping University researchers gave 443 independently living seniors over 70 years old either a placebo or 200 milligrams of CoQ10 and 200 milligrams of selenium per day. Those on the supplements showed a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, improved heart function, less hospitalization, more vitality and a better quality of life. Twelve years later, the researchers examined autopsies and death certificates, and found the supplement-takers had a lower risk of death compared to the placebo group, even if they had diabetes, high blood pressure or ischemic heart disease.

Prenatal Yoga Reduces Caesareans and Labor Pain

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First-time mothers that practiced yoga beginning in the 30th week of pregnancy had fewer caesareans, fewer low-weight newborns and milder and briefer labor pains.

They were also less likely to require painkillers or labor inducement. The Mangalore, India, hospital study, published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, included 150 women 20 to 35 years old that were pregnant for the first time and had no prior yoga experience. Half of the women did not do yoga, while the other half took 30-minute yoga classes once every week or two.

Women in the yoga group were also more comfortable after giving birth.

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Why Do I Eat My Feelings?

It was a long day of meetings and phone calls at work. You skipped breakfast and then did the midmorning donut fix. On your way home, you picked up fast food because you missed lunch. I deserve this, you told yourself. You were thinking of maybe going to spin class, but now you feel sluggish and bloated.

Do you turn to food as a reward or as a remedy for stress? So do more than one-third (38%) of adults. According to Dr. Mayrene Hernandez, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare Florida, there are a number of reasons why calorie-dense foods are difficult to resist. Stress triggers higher cortisol levels in your bloodstream which happens to trigger an emotional reaction and increased hunger.

After overeating unhealthy foods, almost half (49%) of adults feel disappointed in themselves and 46% feel negatively toward their bodies. Unfortunately, parts of our brains are rewarded for eating high-fat or high-sugar foods, so it’s tough to kick the habit.

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nutrients. You are not craving one particular food, so anything you like that is available will satisfy your hunger.

When you finish eating, you won’t feel guilty. Emotional hunger is triggered by a feeling. You crave a specific type of food, which is often high in calories and sugar. Then, you might feel guilty or ashamed after eating.

So when your body feels hungry, ask yourself, “Would I eat a meal of salmon and broccoli right now?” If the answer is yes, then you are physically hungry. If the answer is no, then you are experiencing an emotional craving. Here are some ways to curb the habit of giving in to emotional hunger: Keep a food diary.

Find ways to decrease stress (yoga, meditation, walking or reading).

Drink a glass of water and wait 20 minutes. You might just be thirsty.

Purge the pantry and buy single portion snacks with healthier options such as almond butter, lower calorie smoothie or avocado toast.

So next time, after a long day of work, listen to your body’s signals.

Are you hungry or feeding emotions?

By rewarding the body with nutritious foods and an endorphin-filled workout, your day can end on a better note.

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Hatching a Record

Avian Senior Citizen Astounds Again Being at least 68 years old didn’t deter Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross, from recently hatching another chick. The world’s oldest known banded wild bird, which roosts at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, in Hawaii, has birthed and raised more than 30 chicks in her lifetime. She and her mate-forlife Akeakamai spent about two months incubating the new egg, and now they’ll raise the chick for five to six months before it flies out to sea. It is uncommon for albatross to return, lay and hatch an egg every single year, but the pair has produced a chick each year since 2006, say U.S Fish and Wildlife Service officials.

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Poisoned Pastures

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As the Appalachian economy struggles with the loss of three-fifths of its coal mining jobs in the last three decades, a surprising option is emerging for some: beekeeping.

The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective offers beekeeping training, including bees and equipment and ongoing mentoring, for displaced coal miners and low-income residents of mining towns; so far, about 35 people are participating. Landowners are donating property for the beehives, which will be maintained without pesticides or antibiotics. Honey from a single hive can bring in about $750 a season, or $15,000 per 20, and additional money can be made selling the beeswax for candles and lip balm. The beekeeping collective is part of Appalachian Headwaters, a nonprofit formed in 2016 with a $7.5 million lawsuit settlement from coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources for violations of the Clean Water Act. The money has been used to fund environmental restoration projects and to develop sustainable economic opportunities in the coal mining communities of West Virginia.

Nuclear Testing Linked to Radioactive Milk

The hundreds of nuclear bombs detonated on a remote Nevada test site during the Cold War produced radioactive fallout that led indirectly to the deaths of 340,000 to 690,000 Americans, concludes a recent study by economist Keith Meyers, Ph.D., of the University of Southern Denmark. Meyers conducted the research for his doctoral dissertation while attending the University of Arizona. By combining National Cancer Institute data measuring the radioactive element Iodine-131 in local cow milk with county-by-county mortality data, he found heightened death rates in the Midwest and Northeast between 1951 and 1973. The finding suggests that airborne radiation contaminated pastures that, in turn, made milk radioactive and led to the human ingestion of slow-acting, but fatal radioactive isotopes. In comparison, an estimated 200,000 to 350,000 people in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki died directly from the atomic bombs dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.

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Higher federal standards for energy-efficient light bulbs established two years ago are in the process of being rolled back by the U.S. Department of Energy, part of a move toward widespread deregulation by the current administration. Consumers stand to lose about $100 per household per year in electric bill savings if the higher standards are not implemented, say critics. The wasted energy could result in more power plant pollution, which harms the environment and contributes to health problems like asthma. The plan would also stifle innovation, eliminating a powerful regulatory incentive for manufacturers and retailers to invest in high-quality, energy-efficient LED light bulbs.

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The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness.

Self-Care As Bedrock

HER SOUL IN BLOOM Self-Care for All Stages of Life

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o be female is to be Self-care does life coach and author of blessed with an innate not necessarily Expectation Hangover: Overgift for multitasking, coming Disappointment in have to involve Work, Love, and Life. but in our fast-paced, jamtime; it’s a way The San Diego-based packed world, daily life for most women is a juggling act motivational speaker views of being. that can come with a steep self-care to be as vital as edu~Christine Hassler price tag if self-care isn’t on cation. “Women are not taught the to-do list. Depression, anxiety and in high school and college how to take care feeling overwhelmed are all too common. of themselves. Prioritizing self-care is so According to the National Alliance on important. I see so many young women Mental Illness, one in eight women experiwith adrenal or thyroid burnout and eating ence depression during their lifetime— disorders. All of that comes down to stress, twice the rate of men. relationship to self and lack of self-care.”

The personal interests of women in Seasons of a Woman’s Life their 30s and 40s trying to balance motherhood and career often get lost in the tangled Each decade poses unique challenges. For underbrush of daily logistics. There can women in their 20s and early 30s, combe a deep longing for identity well into the paring and finding one’s own path can be significant. “The feminist movement of our 50s, especially when children leave the nest.

Fears of aging and loneliness often accommothers’ generation opened doors, but so pany women 60 and older. By passionately many 20- and 30-something women have and joyously taking care of body and spirit, interpreted that as, ‘I have to do everything women of any generation can find renewal. and be everything,’” says Christine Hassler, 28

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Women play vital roles in family and community, much like the foundation of a sound building, and if self-care is not the bedrock, all that is supported by it is likely to be compromised. “I believe we’ve taken the bait, the promise that if we arrange our life circumstances just so, we’ll feel ease and happiness. We’re getting to a place as a collective where we see a bankruptcy in that,” says Miami-based holistic women’s psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan, bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives.

Body-mind-spirit self-care is the heart of Brogan’s approach, and self-love is the lifeblood. “Self-love is quite elusive for most of us, perhaps because our selfesteem is contingent [upon it], and we only feel good about ourselves under certain circumstances. The daily choice to prioritize caring for oneself can ultimately lead to an experience of self-love and wholeness,” says Brogan, who compares a ritualized system of daily self-care that comes first to putting on the proverbial oxygen mask before attempting to meet the needs of others.

“Balancing self-love and caring for others starts with recognizing and accepting that it’s possible for you to effectively do both. Self-love at the soul level is the catalyst for healing on all levels, which in turn drives our level of self-worth,” concurs Teigan Draig, a spiritual life coach and busy home-schooling mom in Spencerville, Ohio. She reminds us that putting our needs above the wants of others is not being selfish, but is an emotional necessity that helps women get out of the loop of self-defeatism and self-sabotage. “The first step to finding your fire is learning to love yourself, all of yourself. Self-care and selflove are a total wellness package.”

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Benefits of Self-Nourishment

Many psychologists agree that self-care can help to improve concentration, promote relaxation, fortify relationships and boost productivity. Most women crave more metime, but don’t know how to implement change. “Without a premise of self-care, we react based on stress patterns. We react with more tension, irritability, guilt and obligation. We say, ‘Yes’ when we want to say, ‘No’. However, when we take stock in our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, we’re less reactive,” observes Hassler, who underscores self-care as an investment for life. “Most women have inner critics and a negative relationship with self.

Self-care is essential so we can turn down the volume of the inner critic, stop peoplepleasing and make self-honoring choices.”

Balancing motherhood and career or other obligations can leave many women running on empty and resentful. “We would never tell a loved one who desperately needed some TLC to get over it and just keep going.

As busy women, when we don’t take the time to care for ourselves, the consequence is our children getting a mom who is preoccupied, anxious and disconnected,” says women’s life coach Veronica Paris, in San Diego.

Catering to everyone’s desires and spreading ourselves too thin can backfire. Paris asks, “How do I want my kids to look back on me as a mother? By taking the time to self-care, we’re taking accountability for how we want to show up in our world rather than shapeshifting from one situation to the next. We can teach our children how to do the same.”

Our Emotions As Wellspring

For too many women, another common byproduct of self-neglect can be emotional numbing and feeling “flatlined”. A toxic or addictive relationship to food, alcohol or shopping can be a symptom of a deep need to nourish the self and give a voice to suppressed feelings. “One of our greatest challenges is that we’ve become disconnected from our deep seat of power, which is our capacity to feel,” says Brogan. “We’ve been enculturated to disregard our experience of feeling emotions, and because of this, it’s been reduced to a very narrow bandwidth.”

Brogan believes that it is key for women to reestablish a connection to nature’s

Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. ~Teigan Draig rhythms and their own feminine, fluid energy, as well as giving up the need to control. “I think it’s the work of many women to understand that we’re not here to meet the needs of everyone on the planet—and with our loved ones, it disempowers them as much as we’re feeling disempowered.

We’re here to meet our own needs and then offer compassion and caring in a way that comes from a more boundaried space.”

SIMPLE SELF-CARE STRATEGIES 4 Schedule me-time on the calendar.

4 Unplug from gadgets.

4 Spend lunch breaks in the park.

4 Rest before hitting the wall of exhaustion.

4 Take 10 minutes to stretch and breathe in the morning.

4 Meditate in the shower; choose a luxurious, natural, body wash.

4 Wear your favorite jewelry.

4 Designate a beautiful tea cup or coffee mug to use on hectic work days.

4 Buy yourself flowers; take yourself out to lunch or a museum.

4 Sprinkle lavender, rose geranium or ylang ylang essential oil on your sheets.

4 Opt for a gentle workout instead of a high-intensity session when tired.

4 Choose a healthy breakfast.

4 Play, be silly and be a kid again.

4 Designate 15 to 20 minutes after the workday to color, doodle or journal.

4 Listen to your favorite music during commuting or cleaning the house.

4 Abandon perfectionism.

4 Connect to a higher power, however you define it, even if it is inner peace.

Hassler affirms that when women are fully present, every aspect of life can be viewed through a clearer lens. “Self-care helps us tap into our super power, which is our intuition, and by doing that, we know what we need and act on that.”

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Beginning the day with self-care can be as simple as taking the time to meditate and breathe deeply for a minute or two before getting out of bed and opting for a healthier breakfast. Feeding our senses and feasting on what gives us joy can be a way of life. “Self-care does not necessarily have to involve time; it’s a way of being,” says Hassler. “The more time we spend on self-care tells the subconscious mind that we’re worth it.”

Draig suggests setting personal boundaries, and part of this means reserving time for ourselves. “When I became a new mother, I was running on fumes.

Sometimes my daily me-time was only five minutes here or 10 minutes there, but it saved my sanity. Learn to schedule selfcare time in your calendar as you would anything else,” she says, noting, “My house was not always spotless, but it was a trade I was willing to make so I could take care of myself and be a better mother.”

Being innovative can be an ally. “Ten minutes walking the dog or taking the baby out in a stroller can become 10 minutes spent saying positive self-affirmations,” suggests Paris. “That 15-minute drive can be spent deep breathing instead of listening to the news on the radio.”

Blooming into our best possible self is returning to our essence. “It’s about taking off the masks, no longer living according to expectations and other people. It’s about radical self-acceptance,” says Hassler.

Each decade poses an invitation to grow and commit to self-nourishment.

“There will be days where you feel like you can’t get the hang of it, but you’ll arrive, and when you do, no matter what age you are, it can be magical,” Draig says.

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The Healing Power of Early Detection: Q&A with Sandhill Medical Thermography

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ll women face the burden of looking after their own breast health. In the United States alone, an estimated one in eight women risk the development of breast cancer at some point in their lifetimes, notes the American Cancer Society.

For this reason, early detection is crucial in order to mobilize the right course of treatment intervention and raise the overall prognosis.

But mounting evidence also shows that routine, mainstream forms of detection— such as mammography, for instance—are not the infallible techniques that medical science once purported them to be, and there are multiple factors behind this. The American Cancer Society enumerates that standard mammograms can be limited in their scope and efficacy if the woman’s breast tissue is denser than normal or if she under the age bracket advisable for screening. In addition, this method exposes the 30

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breasts to radiation which, over time, can be harmful too.

As a result, these constraints of mammography can leave numerous women susceptible to unaddressed and undiagnosed concerns in their breast health.

Whether this presents as malignancy or a pre-cancerous tumor, the ramifications of an issue not detected soon enough is a threat no one should have to confront. And this is where medical thermography enters the scene.

A less invasive—and arguably more comprehensive—adjunct to its traditional counterpart, thermography is like a “deep dive” into the body’s internal processes in order to locate areas of dysfunction at their source and inception. This tool is effective not only for screening the breasts, but for other regions of the body too. To learn more about this alternative modality, I spoke with Yevette Sutter of Sandhill Heal-

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Natural Awakenings: What is medical thermography and how can it be used as a beneficial adjunct to a woman’s existing health care protocol?

Yevette Sutter: Thermography is a health screening tool which uses a highdefinition infrared camera that measures the surface temperature of your skin and creates a digital map of the body’s temperature patterns. The FDA accepts the following parameters for its use: “Thermography is intended as an adjunct to other clinical diagnostic procedures for the quantifying and screening of differences in skin surface temperature changes.”

This is both simple and complete—it covers the whole body. Thermography is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool, but it can be used with any number of medical tests.

These might include x-rays, mammograms, or MRI and CT scans. In fact, because the FDA identifies thermography as a beneficial adjunct to mammography, anyone who has ever undergone a mammogram should also have a thermogram.

NA: How does thermography differ from the more conventional methods of breast examination such as mammography?

Sutter: Mammograms look at anatomical changes in the breast, as they detect masses or lumps in the breast tissue. Thermograms look at vascular changes in the breast, as they detect blood flow patterns, inflammation and asymmetries. So this thermal imaging process is able to ascertain the subtle physiologic changes that supplement breast pathology.

Thermograms benefit all women, and they can even be useful for young women who want to monitor their breast health before the recommended age for screening.

Thermography does not emit radiation, and it can track the changes in a condition too. Once you have a baseline thermal reading, subsequent thermograms reveal the temperature deviation over time.

This can yield valuable information to gauge whether a condition is improving or whether a particular treatment is work-

ing. It’s important to note, however, that imaging of the breast is not intended as a cancer detection test, as it does not suggest, confirm or rule out the possibility that cancer exists in the breast or any other area of the body.

NA: Can this modality be used on other areas of the body aside from just the breasts, and what other services to you offer in addition to thermography?

Sutter: The core use of thermography is to thermally monitor dynamic changes in your overall health. With the use of the appropriate infrared imaging device, we have an opportunity to observe the wisdom and responses from the body itself. This is a channel for the body to communicate with the outside world.

Full-body infrared imaging provides the maximum thermal observation.

Because the automatic responses function optimally in a healthy person, infrared imaging is beneficial when observing these changes. This makes thermography an ideal method to observe changes which can eventually become an irreversible medical issue, at which point, disease management would be the only course of action.

That is currently the main function of our worldwide health system. If used appropriately, the full-body infrared imaging, which is safe, accurate and affordable, can be the discovery tool of choice. This is especially true for the doctor who practices with a preventive strategy and for the patients who value this method of healthcare.

In addition to thermography, Sandhill Healing Center offers nutritional counseling and weight loss management with the same functional nutritional assessment, functional blood chemistry and CBC analysis algorithm procedures used by the The Cleveland Clinic. We also incorporate Pure Genomics, developed by Pure Encapsulation, to optimize health and wellness. Genetic testing can empower the practitioner with information to enhance both the patient management and clinical outcomes.

Sandhill Healing Center also offers the Metagenics First Line Therapy Lifestyle Medicine program which is an evidence-based, clinically designed system

for implementing personalized lifestyle medicine. This focuses on diet, exercise, stress management and prescription medical food. In addition, our massage therapy services include neuromuscular massage, reflexology, relaxation, myofascial release, Swedish or Thai techniques, and therapeutic touch.

NA: How can thermography be an effective tool for the early detection and treatment intervention of various health concerns?

Sutter: Inflammation is the first symptom of degenerative illnesses such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, thyroid issues and other chronic health conditions. The early detection of the inflammation can help to prevent these health concerns from developing in the first place.

Thermography is one of the only accurate, reliable methods to detect chronic regional pain syndrome. Thermography can assess heart function and detect inflammation in the carotid arteries which is a precursor to strokes or blood clots.

Thermography can detect the initial signs of arthritis, then differentiate between osteoarthritis and the more serious forms like rheumatoid, so effective treatment strategies can be implemented before you experience further degeneration.

For back and neck pain, thermal patterns are visible as white and red lights when the affected area is scanned. This enables a quicker treatment intervention which precisely targets the correct area.

That same detection is applied for gum disease and certain dental issues too. In terms of sinus congestion and headaches, heat in the forehead revealed on a thermal scan indicates when the sinuses are impaired.

High levels of heat in the spine can denote immune dysfunction, whereas coolness in the area is indictive of chronic fatigue, joint achiness or fibromyalgia.

Digestive imbalances, such as Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome or diverticulitis, can also be identified with thermography, as well as conditions like bursitis, herniated discs, muscle or ligament tears, whiplash, strokes, nerve damage and lupus. The earlier these issues are found and treated, the more health

restoration is possible.

It’s also important to note that all thermography clinics are not created equal.

Sandhill Medical Thermography uses the FLIR camera which is designed to capture an image with clear precision. In fact, the Total Vision TM software utilized at our clinic was developed by Dr. Carol Chandler who has been called the “Mother of Modern-Day Thermography.”

The staff at Sandhill Medical Thermography has been trained in Dr. Chandler’s facility, Med-Hot Thermal Imaging,

by Kristin Burton CNHP, CCT. She is the lead master trainer for the International Association of Medical Thermographers which educates and supports numerous thermographers across the globe. In addition, our staff are members in positive standing of the International Association of Medical Thermographers.

At Sandhill Medical Thermography, we follow the latest industry standard protocols which dictate that we maintain an environmentally controlled imaging room with complete privacy, an intake session to discuss prescreening procedures, and the supervision of proper cool down methods. We also check in with each client by reviewing the images and written reports, then we give the client two thorough copies of the images, report and a DVD. We make these results and resources accessible because early detection is essential to a positive outcome.

Sandhill Healing Center and Sandhill Medical Thermography is an integrative clinic that combines Western conventional medicine with Eastern alternative therapies.

The center is located at 24901 Sandhill Blvd., Suite 8, Port Charlotte. For more information on the innovative modalities offered and to schedule an appointment, call 941-235-8929.

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 an active, nutritious and empowered lifestyle.

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Breast Implant Warriors Unite

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he U.S. Surgeon General’s warning on cigarettes hasn’t prevented individuals from smoking, nor has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list of risks and complications associated with breast implants kept women from undergoing voluntary breast augmentation. Since 1997, the number of saline- and silicone-filled breast implant surgeries has tripled. According to the National Center for Health Research (NCHR), more than 400,000 women and teenagers undergo breast implant surgeries every year, with 75 percent for augmentation of healthy breasts and 25 percent for reconstruction after mastectomies.

The marked increase in surgeries implanting these Class III “high risk” medical devices includes many women that undergo procedures to replace old implants that have broken or caused other problems. An estimated 40,000 U.S. women a year have the surgery to remove the implants entirely. These “explants” stem from a variety of issues, from rupture or delayed wound healing to broken implants that have caused breast pain, capsule contracture, spontaneous deflation, breast lesion, infection, wrinkling/ scalloping and necrosis.

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implant illness (BII) associated with both silicone and saline implants.

The FDA first sounded the alarm about the rare lymphoma in 2011, linking it to implants with textured, Velcro-like outer shells. In February, the federal agency issued a letter to healthcare providers seeking to increase awareness “about an association between all breast implants, regardless of filling or texture,” and BIAALCL. On the issue of BII and other problems reported by women with implants, the FDA has remained largely silent, suggesting that “studies would need to be larger and longer than these conducted so far.”

However, the number of women with implants reporting health problems has prompted the FDA to demand that two manufacturers of the devices conduct proper long-term health studies. The agency sent out letters in March warning of deficiencies in FDA-required research and the possibility that their products could be taken off the market.

The move is considered to be a victory for patient activism. Facebook.com/groups/ HealingBreastImplantIllness has become a sanctuary for more than 68,000 women that report a range of symptoms associated with BII. Nicole Daruda, of Vancouver Island, Canada, says she created the group to support women that visited her website, HealingBreastImplantIllness.com, where she told her personal BII story that began with

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implant surgery in 2005. “I never anticipated an avalanche of women’s stories about the symptoms that I endured before having my explant surgery in 2015.”

After hearing from other women, Daruda felt affirmed in her suspicions that implants had caused her fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, headaches, joint and muscle pain, hair loss, recurring infections, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, irritable bowel syndrome and problems with thyroid and adrenal glands. “I believe that various doctors pigeonholed my symptoms into the category of autoimmune disorders because few general practitioners are aware of BII.”

Diana Hoppe, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN in Encinitas, California, never heard of BII until earlier this year. “Doctors rely on published, evidence-based study results, and while there are none linking connective tissue disorders and breast implants, I suspect that the outcomes of studies conducted by breast implant manufacturers are equally as suspicious as the outcomes of studies done by the manufacturers of cigarettes.”

One longtime BII combatant says, “My body mounted an all-out war, in the form of a foreign body immune response.”

She learned about BII from Tinyurl.com/ BreastImplantIllness, but is unable to afford the explant surgery that would remove the apparently toxic invaders.

NCHR reports that at the time of explant surgery, approximately three out of five women have had implants and their unhealthy symptoms for 10 years or more.

After explant surgery, 89 percent of the women report improvement. However, explant surgery is just the first step.

Daruda used chelation and the protocols of Gerson Therapy, a natural treatment that activates the body’s ability to heal itself through an organic, plant-based diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and supplements. “It took me four years to recuperate,” she says.

“It didn’t take that long to know the lesson I wanted to share with other women: Self-love and self-worth are more important than society’s false concepts of beauty. The essence of who we are is not tied to any body part.”

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

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ne of the best ways to protect and preserve our precious eyesight is to focus on food. In general, the same plant-based, antioxidant-rich diets that defend against heart disease and cancer also contribute to eye health by reducing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common agerelated causes of vision loss.

However, two specific nutrients— lutein and zeaxanthin—deserve special attention. These compounds uniquely concentrate in the macula, the centrally located part of the retina responsible for visual acuity, and are most vulnerable to oxidative damage from light exposure.

Both are members of the carotenoid family, a large group of powerful antioxidant nutrients found mostly in fruits and vegetables, especially those with dark green, deep yellow, red and orange pigments.

According to the National Eye Institute and the American Optometric Association, lutein and zeaxanthin help absorb damaging ultraviolet light from the sun, as well as blue light from computer screens, digital devices and LEDs.

“Think of lutein as a sort of sunblock,” says Elizabeth Johnson, research associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy at Tufts University, in Boston. Speaking at the Academy of

Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting in Washington, D.C., last fall, Johnson described the yellow macular pigments— lutein and zeaxanthin—as “internal sunglasses” that protect the eyes’ photoreceptor cells. “Yellow pigment absorbs blue light,” Johnson explains. The greater our macular pigment density, the more protection we have against light damage, and the better our visual function.

As a bonus, macular pigment density also aligns with improved academic performance and cognitive function across our lifespan, reports Naiman Khan, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and director at the Body Composition and Nutritional Neuroscience Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Because lutein is actively transported into breast milk, Johnson suspects the compound is important to infant eye and brain health.

Despite solid scientific evidence confirming the benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin, there is no official recommended daily allowance. Johnson explains that Americans typically consume less than two milligrams per day, falling short of levels needed to enhance visual and brain function and slow the progression of age-related eye diseases.

Her advice: Eat foods that provide between six to 10 milligrams of lutein and two milligrams of zeaxanthin each day.

Dark green leafy vegetables, including kale, spinach and collard greens, provide the highest amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, especially when cooked. For example, one cup of cooked kale or spinach delivers more than 20 milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin, whereas one cup of raw spinach contains just under four milligrams.

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The same is true for egg yolks (0.2 milligrams per large egg). In a study of 33 older adults, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that consumption of one egg a day for five weeks significantly increased blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin without raising cholesterol levels.

According to the National Eye Institute and their Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), additional nutrients that benefit eye health include vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Eat the “rainbow”. Choose a variety of colorful, organic fruits and vegetables daily; they are rich in eye-protecting carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. Whole grains, nuts and seeds provide vitamin E, and fatty, cold-water fish such as sardines, salmon, tuna and mackerel are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan sources of omega-3s include walnuts, ground flax, hemp and chia seeds, or microalgae supplements.

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t is well established and documented that your brain accounts for as much as 20% of the body’s total power requirements.

Get your kids involved with the grocery shopping this summer.

Making sure they are engaged in this chore can promote their sensory development and keep their brains super-charged this season.

This simple activity familiarizes them with different foods, while teaching them where the food comes from. Here are some grocery store games to play with your kids: • • •

their palettes once they’ve had a chance to see, smell, touch and taste foods throughout the cooking process. Cooking together also instills a sense of creativity and self-assurance in them.

Here’s one recipe suggestion for the whole family to make together: Zucchini Pizza Bites. And speaking of food, how about planting a garden this summer? Kids who tend a garden learn about soil, seeds and caring for seedlings, as well as where food comes from. You can plant a windowsill garden in your house, start one in your backyard or join forces with other families to start a garden at school or community plot. Bonus: gardening is beneficial exercise too!

Have your child find a whole food item (fruit, vegetable, grain, meat or nut) for every color of the rainbow.

Choose a letter of the alphabet and have your child pick out a whole food item that starts with this letter.

Assign your child a shape or texture and challenge them to locate a food that matches it in the produce section.

Afterwards, invite your kids to help you in the kitchen. There is a task for every age, whether it’s sorting, rinsing, measuring, pouring or cutting. Kids of all stages will benefit from hands-on contact with their food. Picky eaters are more likely to expand

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3. Let older kids slice the zucchinis into 1/4 inch rounds. Parents of younger children should do this step.

4. Let the kids place the zucchini rounds on a lined baking sheet.

5. Have them brush the rounds lightly with olive oil.

6. Place the baking sheet in the oven for five minutes to allow the zucchini to soften. An adult should do this step.

7. Remove the baking sheet out of the oven. An adult should do this step.

8. Let the kids spoon a layer of marinara sauce over each zucchini then sprinkle the cheese and oregano on top.

9. Place the pan back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. An adult should to this step.

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Visiting a plant nursery offers the perfect opportunity to put kids on the path to healthy living. Point out and discuss the differences between organic and nonorganic seeds and between chemical fertilizers containing Roundup—labeled “Keep Out of Reach of Children”—and organic fertilizers containing fish, seaweed and other natural nutrients.

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A three-foot-by-three-foot plot is an ideal size for a child’s garden, as long as it gets lots of sunshine. If living in an urban area, go with pots of soil in a sunny window.

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t’s May, and the temperature is rising, as is the sap and green shoots. It’s the perfect time to involve kids in growing their own garden that will get them outdoors, teach them planning and perseverance, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.

A South Korean study found that gardening provides both high- and moderateintensity exercise for kids. It builds good eating habits, too: A British study of 46 9- and 10-year-olds found that they ate 26 percent more vegetables and fruit after growing a school garden, and a University of Florida study of 1,351 college students showed them more likely to eat veggies if they had gardened as children.

For the most gratifying results, give kids a sense of ownership. “Let them make the decisions and be in charge of the care of the garden as much as developmentally possible,” advises Sarah Pounders, senior education specialist at KidsGardening.org, in Burlington, Vermont.

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Getting Started

Order some seed catalogues, look online—or better yet, take a child to the local garden nursery. Let them decide what to grow. Their choices are as diverse as their interests.

Veggies, flowers and plants that draw butterflies each have their own appeal.

Some, like sunflowers, radishes and lettuce, are fast-growing, offering quick gratification.

Or, they can choose a theme.

“If your child likes Italian food, plant

Get the Right Tools

For young kids with short attention spans, small plastic spades, rakes and hoes might work. But older kids need hardier tools.

Get them properly fitted garden gloves, plus sunhats and sunscreen.

Plant the Seeds

Help them read and interpret the seed package directions, if necessary, and use a ruler to measure proper spacing. “I always try to have a mix of plants that start from seed and from transplants, so that kids can have both immediate and delayed gratification,” says Pounders.

Water, Weed and Mulch

Show them how to use the watering can

More to Grow By

KidsGardening.org: Designed for schools and families, this site has a wealth of kid-friendly information on everything from seeds to pollinators to creating pirate gardens.

Build-your-own worm farm: See how at Tinyurl.com/KidsWormFarm.

Youth Gardening Clubs: Many local chapters of garden clubs have these.

Tinyurl.com/YouthGardeningPrograms.

4-H: Many state 4-H organizations conduct special gardening activities, which can be found by Googling the name of a state along with “4-H gardening”.

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or hose properly, usually watering only when the soil is dry to a depth of one inch. They can mix their own nontoxic pesticide out of vinegar and salt, and spread such organic mulches as straw, newspaper, grass clippings and leaves to discourage weeds.

Get Scientific

“They can look at the soil to see all the living creatures in it, which is especially fun through a microscope,” says Dixie Sandborn, an extension specialist at Michigan State University. “They can learn about vermiculture by making a worm bin and feeding the worms their table scraps.” With a ruler, they can measure the growth of various plants and create a chart comparing rates. By taking photos or drawing pictures on a daily or weekly basis, they can compile an album, along with their commentary on weather patterns.

Have Fun

“Let them add personal touches like stepping stones, signs and other decorations that let them express their personality in their garden space,” says Pounders. Help them build a scarecrow, bird feeder, toad house, bird bath, sundial or a tent. Make a teepee or small enclosure and cover it with flowers, vines or climbing beans.

Harvest the Crop

After picking ripe vegetables, kids can find recipes and prepare snacks or a dish; arrange plucked flowers in vases and take photos; do craft activities with seeds, plants and flowers, like making potpourri or framing dried flowers; or throw a garden-themed party with favors that include herbs or seed packets. “You could have a ‘pa-jam-a’ party. Kids could wear their pajamas, pick berries, and make jam to take home,” suggests Sandborn.

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

The Mother Our Souls Need Connecting With the Energy That Made Us

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by Christiane Northrup

his Mother’s Day, I want to tell you about a different way to think about your mother and about yourself—a way that is deeply true and liberating, no matter what is going on with your mother.

On a soul level, we’re old friends with our mothers. And they signed up for assisting us on our souls’ journeys big time—by being willing to take on the role of our mother. And no matter how well they did or didn’t do that job, we have a job, too: to realize that though we might not have had the mother we wanted, we all got the mother our souls needed.

What’s more, every single one of us can connect right now with the mother energy that made all of our bodies in the first place—the Earth herself.

It has been said that when you lavish your attention on the Earth—on a flower, or a stream or any aspect of nature—that energy loves you right back.

In the book series The Ringing Cedars, Anastasia refers to the land you live on and love as, “Love dissolved in

space.” You can feel this when you travel to parks and gardens, farms and yards that have been loved by those who live there.

This mothering energy is available to each of us from the Earth and from Mother Nature—no matter what has happened with your biological mother.

So here is my prescription for a glorious Mother’s Day.

Call your mother—in spirit, if she is no longer in a body—or if speaking with her directly is too painful. Here’s a special prayer: “With my Spirit, I send Divine Love to my mother’s Spirit.”

That’s it. Just say this prayer. With your whole heart. And let go of the outcome.

Happy Mother’s Day. Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. The full text of this excerpt, reprinted with permission, appears at DrNorthrup.com. © Christiane Northrup, Inc. All rights reserved.

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CBD FOR PETS What We Need to Know

by Kajsa Nickels

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Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. ~Cindy Hesse Stephen Cital, a veterinary technician in San Jose, California, co-founded the Facebook group Veterinary Cannabis Academy. He agrees that the purity of the extraction method is significant.

He also notes that price is not necessarily an indicator of quality. “A 30-cc bottle of CBD could cost $70 at a concentration of 700 milligrams [7 mg per cc]. However, it’s possible to find the same volume at the same price at a concentration of 1,000 milligrams [10 mg per cc].”

Some products don’t contain CBD at all, only hemp extract, Cital explains. “For people who don’t understand the labeling, this can be very misleading.”

CBD is one of 104 cannabinoids found in both industrial hemp and marijuana plants.

Full-spectrum hemp extracts contain the entire profile of cannabinoids, including trace amounts of THC. Broad-spectrum hemp extracts contain everything but the THC. Cital says

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ith the explosion of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the human medical scene, many pet owners are looking into this hemp plant derivative as a natural means of medicating their fourlegged family members. A study conducted by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, found that CBD can be effective in treating some of the same ailments in pets as it does in humans.

“I’ve used CBD on dogs and cats suffering from arthritis, anxiety and seizures,” says Angie Krause, DVM, a veterinarian with Boulder Holistic Vet, in Colorado. “I’ve even used CBD to treat cats with chronic respiratory infections.”

Unlike CBD from marijuana, which in most cases is a Schedule I narcotic that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers highly subject to abuse, CBD from industrial hemp contains less than 0.3 percent of the psychoactive component THC. It is legal under federal law and can be sold nationwide, subject to state regulations.

However, choosing the right CBD product is complicated by the number of confusing options. “There are so many products on the shelves with different concentrations and formulations,” says Krause, who considers the extraction method used during production to be one of the most important factors. She favors CO2 (carbon dioxide) extraction over solvent extraction methods: “CO2 leaves no residue behind that could harm the bodies of small animals such as dogs and cats.”

it’s always best to start with full- or broadspectrum products for the “entourage effect”, in which the cannabinoids work in concert. Isolates of additional cannabinoids can be added as needed, he says.

When choosing a product to purchase for a pet, he recommends going with companies that are able to present the consumer with a certificate of analysis by a third party. “The certificate will show the complete profile of the CBD product, including cannabinoid, terpene, residual solvent, pesticide, bacteria, mycotoxin, fungicidal and elemental profiles,” he says.

Cital notes that the elemental profile is especially important. “Hemp is very good at absorbing what is in its environment, including heavy metals such as lead.”

Krause favors CBD products with minimal ingredients that “should be as simple as possible,” she says. “No xylitol, no artificial colors or sweeteners.”

Cindy Hesse, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, also believes that CBD for pets should be as pure as possible. Her Cocker Spaniel, Reina, is both blind and deaf. Because of her handicaps, Reina experienced extreme anxiety to the point of destroying her metal crate, furniture and door frames. Reina’s vet put her on the antidepressant and antianxiety drugs Prozac and trazadone, but these only helped for a short period.

After attending a CBD conference in Florida, her veterinarian decided to see if the compound might help the dog—his first patient to use CBD. The results, Hesse says, were amazing. “Within three days, it was like I had a new dog. She no longer destroys things, she is calm, she is more engaged with her environment. I recommend CBD oil to everyone I know who has a pet with health issues.”

When deciding whether to give CBD to a pet, Krause and Cital recommend working with a veterinarian to ensure the proper dosage. “People can certainly work with CBD on their own with their pets,” says Krause, “but it’s important to get the dosing and concentration right to make it worthwhile.”

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Beauty Buzz: CBD for Your Skin

by Rhiannon Light, Licensed Esthetician at Point Lumineux

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ith all the CBD talk out there, let’s continue this discussion and learn how it affects skin health. When it comes to CBD, its anti-seizure, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties are what generate the most attention, but let’s not overlook the non-psychoactive cannabinoid’s potential to improve the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails when applied topically right onto the surface of our skin.

CBD is a compound that is naturally abundant in plants like hemp. Extracted from the plants stalks and seeds, hemp oil can be infused into topical body care products like balms, salves, lotions or even directly applied to skin. CBD itself is a powerful antioxidant, meaning it protects the skin from free radicals like UV rays, smoke, and environmental toxins or poisons. Free radicals lead to wrinkles and 42

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fine lines, but antioxidants help protect our skin from this damage and helps to slow the effects of aging.

Because cannabinoid receptors are located all throughout the skin and body, CBD has the capability to interact with those receptors which encourages homeostasis and healing. Studies have shown that CBD can help treat a wide variety of skin conditions.

Atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, has been shown to improve after treatment with hemp oil. CBD can help regulate the output of oils and sebum in the skin and inhibit skin cells’ lipid production, making it effective for preventing acne. A 2013 study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology found that CBD controls cell proliferation and differentiation, indicating it can be used in treatment efforts for skin diseases like allergies or cancer.

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“I applied Point Plus CBD topically for my acne rosacea and saw results within seven days!”

—Anita L., Age 25

In addition to the health benefits of CBD, hemp oil contains an array of other essential nutrients including vitamins, minerals, proteins and fatty acids to encourage skin health. Vitamins A and D are responsible for skin repair to maintain its soft and supple texture. Like CBD, Vitamins C and E are antioxidants and protect the skin’s collagen and elastin against damage from the sun and free radicals. B complex vitamins serve as part of the construction process for skin, hair and nails to prevent dermatitis, hair loss and other skin conditions.

CBD applied topically to the area of concern allows it to work exactly where it’s needed, most in about 30 seconds for quicker and more focused efforts. Whereas ingesting CBD, which elicits total-body effects, can take as much as one or two hours before those effects are experienced.

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Qi

The Force behind Blood Flow and Higher Intelligence

Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 1 of 2) Conducted by Publisher Damon Damato

DD: Can you bring a Universal meaning to describe what is Qi?

DD: Is there significance to practicing Qigong in large groups?

JP: Qi is the electric life presence that beats the human heart and charges the air we breathe. Gong, like Gong Fu, is a repeated action to activate higher energy. Qigong generates a powerful magnetic field in the hands and this energy “dilates arteries”, healing what it touches. The effects of Qi are profound for increasing circulation and improving endocrine imbalances.

Science will discover Qi is related to static electricity and can be harnessed with hand postures.

JP: From 1980 to 1999, the Chinese people gathered for Qigong events inside arenas and stadiums with tens-ofthousands of people. Dr. Yan Xin led this first wave of Qi awareness with integrity, but other fake masters misused Qigong to protest the government and Qigong was banned in large group settings.

Chinese people had discovered the secret of “group energy” and it went beyond the roar of a rock concert or the cheers in a football game. Qigong was a weekly outing in China for two decades and people viewed it as an opportunity to be strengthened and healed while enjoying fellowship with friends. Qi sensations and internal benefits reach into the scientific minds of truth-seeking men and women.

Where two or more practice Qigong sincerely, there exists a larger living field of energy and I believe it’s stronger when more people practice.

DD: Qi Revolution is coming to Kissimmee, Florida, for the National Event, June 22 to 24.

What is your higher vision for sharing this kind of healing with a thousand people?

JP: I believe when more human beings develop “Qi awareness”, human evolution will go higher.

We hold our National Event once a year and transform a convention center into sacred space.

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Our intention is to experience the authentic healing and stress-dissolving practices of Qigong in a strong group energy field. Sound, light and Qi graphics are used to improve learning so everyone can feel what is going on without any previous experience. It’s rare that onethousand people all simultaneously inhale at the same second while holding the same healing prayer. Many people that attend heal old injuries and nearly everyone is strengthened by the energy. Our vision for this event is to uplift the group energy to the highest level to benefit all who attend.

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DD: The breath work at the Qi Revolution is transformative. Since every

person is connected to it, do you believe the answers to healing and overcoming negative emotions are found here?

JP: Breathing is the most powerful skill humans can learn to attune with the spirit of life. Genesis 2:7 reveals: “God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” After teaching Qigong breathing to groups large and small, I would say there is a connection.

People report euphoric vibrational experiences when they do our Breath Empowerment, even if they don’t believe Qi exists. Breathwork is the best Gong Fu; repeated deep breaths will break the veil of darkness and bad thoughts, eventually flooding the body with light energy.

DD: Can one become more peaceful and increase awareness from the breath?

JP: A renowned surgeon, Perrin Clark, MD, from Daytona Beach, Florida, recently attended our national event. He told us he was super-stressed from telling five patients (on average days) they had some type of cancer. Dr. Clark’s job was to give bad news to patients and this caused him to hold his breath a lot! He now reports his stress has gone down dramatically since attending Qi Revolution and learning Qigong. As a result, he attended our trainings and was certified in both our Qigong and Food Healing programs.

DD: There are a number of healing routines within the Qi Revolution experience.

Do you need to be fit to participate? Can one receive healing attributes if they are out of shape, ill or have other physical impairments?

JP: People with injuries often experience pain relief doing Qigong in the first morning practices.

DD: You perform a Global Healing Circle that is legendary. How does it connect participants using the 9-Breath Method with an expanded process?

We are okay with people practicing where their body is at and provide modified postures for those who need special assistance. People of all ages can benefit from Qigong’s challenge.

DD: I’ve seen a shift over the past few years where your focus has really zeroed in on food healing, especially in regards to food science.

Why do you feel this is so important in today’s world and how does it relate to one’s personal Qi? JP: Food is key to excellent health, especially natural foods made before the inventions of man.

Kiwi, for example, helped to “reverse asthma” in hundreds of students I’ve counseled. Moreover, the prestigious medical journal, Thorax, indicates, children who eat Kiwi three to five times a week versus those who don’t eat any have a much lower incidence of asthma.* My theories have science to back them. Proof is really in whether or not God’s kiwi really helps people breathe. Evidence shows kiwi should be suggested by allergists and breathing therapists to help children with this disease.

Food affects our Qi by becoming our blood and the cells which carry oxygen to our brain. I teach that eating red foods (high in carotenoids) is the best way to stop the oxidative processes responsible for heart disease and brain degeneration. We make smoothies and serve sweet red pepper paste to all attendees so they can taste for themselves how delicious natural foods can be prepared.

JP: The living electricity felt in the hands of the healing circle is unlike anything else we teach. After everyone is proficient in using the 9-Breath Method, our signature breathing technique, we hold hands while doing it many times. The feeling is like an electric current going through everyone’s legs, arms and hands. It feels so very good!

Delicious, I might say. We focus our mind to God and ask for healing of people we love and send light to noble groups and nations worldwide.

DD: You have vowed from the beginning to keep the cost of Qi Revolution in reach for all people and have even gone as far as to offer this healing for veterans free of charge. You offer CE hours for massage therapists, nurses and counselors for an incredible value.

Share with me the importance of putting people over profit.

JP: Qigong is not only for rich or materially successful people. Qi Revolution is made affordable at $199/all three days, to open the qi door for more people. Massage therapists love the training and earn 24 CE hours. U.S. veterans attend free and each year hundreds have attended and many have become our best Qigong instructors.

Qi Revolution takes place June 22 to 24, at Kissimmee Heritage Park Center, in Kissimmee. For more information and tickets, call 800-298-8970 and/or visit QiRevolution.com. *Kiwi’s Effect on Breathing. Thorax J. Respiratory Medicine 2004 May 2019

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The Body’s Pain Language

WHEN EMOTIONS ARE PHYSICAL

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief

by Marlaina Donato

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assage is often is also a natural perk of Like a perfect associated rubdowns. dance partner, a with spa-like On the emotional level, skilled bodywork massage therapy can ofpampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reduc- practitioner follows fer profound benefits for ing physical and emotional the nervous system anyone experiencing acute pain. Bodywork can lower and helps the client grief or the effects of a traublood pressure and reduce matic past. A Swedish study access sources stress hormones, which in published in the Journal of of trauma. turn helps to balance blood Clinical Nursing shows that sugar and boost immunity. bereaved individuals that ~Lissa Wheeler A surge of the feel-good received 25-minute hand neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine and/or foot massages once a week for eight

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When the “fight-or-flight” stress response is activated in the presence of danger or emotional distress, the body has one objective: get us to safety. Yet, many times, the amygdala—the part of the brain that plays a key role in this process—becomes hyper alert and falsely perceives danger when there is none. Trauma becomes hardwired into the nervous system. Pain syndromes and tension are common symptoms.

No matter what the pattern for handling trauma, it takes a lot of work for the body to repress emotions, and it will create tension in the form of “armoring” to defend against unwanted feelings. “Trauma is a physiological experience. Body tension that results from unresolved trauma will not respond to only releasing muscle tension,” explains Lissa Wheeler, author of Engaging Resilience: Heal the Physical Impact of Emotional Trauma: A Guide for Bodywork Practitioners.

Wheeler’s Medford, Massachusetts, practice focuses on releasing emotional patterns locked in tissue memory. “When the nervous system is frozen in a state of threat long after the actual threat is gone, all of the body’s activities of healthy regulation are challenged. This affects not only skeletal muscles, but also smooth muscle such as what’s found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sleep problems and teeth grinding can also result.”

Cellular Memory and CranioSacral Therapy

Swedish massage, Thai massage and shiatsu are all ideal treatments for chronic pain, grief and emotional imprints locked within the body’s cellular consciousness.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) offers a gentler alternative. “CranioSacral Therapy can unravel cellular stories and assist in freeing repressed or preverbal emotions from childhood,” says Seattle-based CST therapist Barbara Coon. “Experiences are held in the body. Stress and muscular tension activate the vagus nerve, and CST focuses on calming [it].”

The vagus nerve facilitates commu-

nication between the brain and the heart, lungs and gut. Coon attests to the modality’s body-centered support for reducing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, memory loss, sleep disturbances and grief.

“Some people respond well to deep tissue work, while others do better with the gentleness of CranioSacral Therapy,” says Wheeler.

“Like a perfect dance partner, a skilled bodywork practitioner follows the nervous system and helps the client access sources of trauma.”

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Healing Frequencies

Clinical aromatherapy and therapeutic sound can also play a vital role in emotional healing, especially when combined with bodywork. Kelli Passeri, a massage therapist and owner of Sound and Stone Massage, in Pittsburg, Kansas, utilizes a subwoofer speaker beneath her massage table so clients can feel the vibrations of the music. “I play music recorded in specific frequencies that align with the body and the chakras or energy centers to help rebalance the energy body,” says Passeri, who also uses rose quartz crystals in her hot stone sessions. She relies on aromatherapy blends that promote opening on both physical and emotional levels.

Passeri has observed common pain patterns in her clients that often don’t have a physical cause. “The sacrum tends to hold on to lifelong traumatic emotions from childhood, and the shoulders tend to reflect more current emotional blockages and issues,” she says, adding, “I encourage my clients to open up or cry because it’s a healthy thing to do. There’s no need for embarrassment and is totally okay.”

Healing on any level might take time, but allowing the body’s stories to be witnessed without judgement is key. “The good news is that when trauma is worked through, the whole body is much more resilient and has a greater capacity to live life fully,” Wheeler says.

Marlaina Donato authored Multidimensional Aromatherapy and several other books.

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by Eric Winder, DC

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y new patient had me stumped. Joe had developed intense lower back pain, but when I checked him for muscular imbalance, joint misalignment or restriction in his muscular fascia, he seemed to be in ideal shape. My whole career is based on helping people relieve their pain, so it is rare for me to examine someone with lower back pain and not find an obvious physical problem. But without a clear root cause, in this scenario, I resolved to look deeper.

I asked Joe more about his desk job. How long did he remain seated for a period of time without standing up? When he told me that, during many projects he might be seated for a continuous stretch four to five hours at a time without moving from his chair, the problem was clear. Joe was sitting too frequently without a break, and this had damaged his back.

Research in recent years has shown the adverse effects of sitting too much. Frequent amounts of sitting have been linked to increased type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis. In cases like Joe’s, for instance, sitting can also cause back pain due to microscopic damage to the disks of the lower spine. Fortunately, there is a solution to prevent the harmful effects of sitting over an extended period of time.

Medical studies indicate that if sitting is interrupted frequently by standing or walking, the effects of prolonged sitting are reduced. For example, much of the damage to these lower back disks is prevented by standing for at least two minutes per hour. Other research suggests that when you interrupt the seated position at least every 30 minutes, this can prevent other health problems such as insulin resistance (which can lead to diabetes), heart disease or cancer.

To break the habit of sitting too often, I recommend that my patients use a kitchen timer or the timer function on their smartphones to remind them to take breaks from sitting. Two minutes of standing, walking or even lying down will reverse the compression that results from one hour of sitting. When travelling on long-haul flights or drives, it can help to place your hands down on the seat beside you and push your elbows straight to lift your bottom off the seat. When done for about 20 seconds every half hour, this maneuver decompresses your lumbar disks.

The end result is less stiffness at the end of an extensive trip.

In Joe’s case, he learned to use a timer and move from his chair more frequently.

His lower back started to feel better almost immediately, and within three weeks, he was out of pain. Of course, not only did this improve his back, but with these new habits, he is also reducing the likelihood of other health problems in the long-term.

And the solution was simple.

Dr. Eric Winder has accumulated 22 years in practice, and he focuses on relieving the pain of his patients to restore alignment and motion through fascia release therapies, without any forceful manipulation. For more information, visit GentleBay.com or call 941-957-8390.

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Peter Sagal on

RUNNING TOWARD MINDFULNESS

by Randy Kambic

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he 5 million faithful listeners of National Public Radio’s awardwinning weekly broadcast Wait Wait...

Don’t Tell Me! know that 20-year host Peter Sagal infuses wit and wisdom into his views of the news and the world. In his new book, The Incomplete Book of Running, he brings his trademark humor to a memoir that posits running as a mode of survival— and hope, persistence, practice and love as vehicles of redemption.

Sagal’s collection of deeply personal lessons encompasses the emotional spectrum of running, body image and the special bonding between fellow runners.

His exhilarating guide to life suggests we keep moving forward in all ways. He also reflects upon the 2013 Boston Marathon, where he finished moments before two bombs exploded, and explores how running helped him cope with a devastating divorce, depression and more.

Sagal is also a playwright, screenwriter and the host of PBS’ Constitution USA with Peter Sagal when he’s not writing about the recreation he took up in mid-life where he found himself “lost, in a dark place” after a personal crisis. He lives near Chicago with his wife, Mara.

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runner at nearly 40, when did you realize running had evolved into something more than a simple mission to get healthy?

I was concerned about my weight, but mainly I was also concerned about getting older. I ran my first marathon in 2005 as an emotional reaction to growing older, and that’s when it all began to change for me. It struck me in a deep way as something I wanted to do better.

I’ve rarely experienced the classic “runner’s high”—that endorphin-caused euphoria—although I do believe it exists.

Rather, what’s more common is the sense that everything—body, mind—is working in concert, without discomfort, with strength, with ease. To paraphrase a line from Kurt Vonnegut, it’s when “everything is beautiful, and nothing hurts.”

As an advocate of escaping our “digital dystopia” of electronic screens by running outdoors, what’s the benefit you see in unplugging?

I’m a big fan of evolutionary biology. We evolved in very different circumstances than what we are living in now; to be attentive to the world and not with a screen

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I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods.

Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running. in front of us. The reason we are up on two legs is so that we can look around and think. We’re supposed to ruminate.

We didn’t evolve these extraordinary brains and self-consciousness so we could outsource our thinking. Anybody who has done creative work knows what’s needed to do that is uninterrupted thought.

What can non-runners take away from your book?

Go outside. We weren’t meant to spend so much time in offices. Take the headphones off, move, use your body. Look at little kids in playgrounds—they’re just running around before getting trained into games.

We forget that. We spend so much time in our heads reading, watching screens. I’ve met people who say they don’t run, but they walk, ride bikes, hike in the woods.

Those people are getting many of the same benefits as running.

Of the many anecdotes you cite about bonding with others through running, which one was the most gratifying?

Probably when I ran with William Greer, who I didn’t even know 24 hours before we ran the 2013 Boston Marathon, and by the end of that day we were friends forever because of all we went through together. [Greer is visually impaired and Sagal was his volunteer guide during the race.] We’re still in touch; we sometimes run together. He wouldn’t have finished if I wasn’t helping him and I wouldn’t have finished if he wasn’t helping me.

Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor, in Estero, Florida.

Women Are All Heart

by Dr. Christina Captain, DAOM, MSAOM, MSHN, MA, AP

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hat do women truly want?” If someone were to ask me this question, my response would be…everything—especially with regard to my own health or the health of my family members. The logical next thought would be, “Where can I find that valuable information?”

But that answer is daunting. From websites such as Mercola to Facebook advertisements to 3 a.m. infomercials, there is a plethora of information out there. Just look at the 411 on eggs, for example. On Monday, they are nutritious. On Tuesday, they are detrimental. Then on Wednesday, the cycle repeats.

What if you have a child with special needs or a medical issue like peanut allergy or reflux? Trying to accommodate this child’s health parameters can be an even more difficult task. How do you find the time to research and gather all the information, distill it into to what is valid, and then choose the right course of action?

Women are constantly searching for what is most beneficial for themselves and their families, so I decided that I would take a topic every month and present what I think is relevant information, along with how to find more data. This month, my topic will cover the risk factors for heart disease, how to test for them, and how to lower your risk.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. The statistics are staggering—every 34 seconds, a human suffers a heart attack, 2,200 people die on a daily basis from heart disease, and it costs the nation more than $316 billion each year to care for those who have contracted heart disease or who have experienced a stroke.

The Cleveland Heart Lab has introduced a new test with cutting-edge technology in markers of inflammation. That is because 50% of people who suffer a heart attack have normal cholesterol or pharmaceutically suppressed cholesterol. So the Cleveland heart lab searched for another risk factor other than elevated cholesterol. They found that inflammation in the cardiovascular system was just as much of a risk factor than maintaining the cholesterol numbers in a normal range.

The positive news is there is a method to see where you fall in the range of inflammation, and with lifestyle changes, as well as targeted supplementation, you will reduce this inflammation and lower your risk for cardiovascular disease.

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NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email publisher@nasrq.com for guidelines. No phone calls or faxes, please. Visit nasrq. com to submit online.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 FREE Medical Cannabis Educational Event!!

- 5:30-7pm. Please join us for our informational event. Here, you will find answers to your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to cannabis consultations - now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux! This event is sponsored by MUV, Trulieve & Surterra, which are local dispensaries in the area.

Take advantage of a FREE 30-minute massage or 30-minute facial when you book your cannabis consultation. Call to register 941-217-6828, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Psychic Saturday – 10:30am-1pm. Readings and Healings, 15-minute readings/$20. Vibrational Healing, Love Donation. Gift certificates available. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com

SUNDAY, MAY 5 ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-noon.

Laughter, A Gift from God. We try to look at life and find the laughter wherever we can, whenever we can, because laughter is the healer. This is how we work with Divine Spirit. New Loc - LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 812 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

MONDAY, MAY 6 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 11am-1pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Psychic Readings with Barbara - Barbara has been intuitive since she was 6 years when she first began seeing spirit. She uses a regular deck of playing cards and numerology during her readings. $60/30 minutes, $100/1 hour. Appointment Recommended, Walkins Welcome! Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@ thegoddessshoppe.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Crystal Records Readings with Debbie Debbie now has developed the ability to access a person’s soul information from the Crystal Library on the etheric plane which is several dimensions above the Akashic Records.

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

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Manatee Sarasota Sierra Club General Meeting – 7pm. Brooke Errett, a Fl Organizer at Food/Water Watch works on passing a statewide fracking ban in Fl and moving Fl congress to sign the OFF Act to move off of fossil fuels and onto renewable energy sources. Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd. of the Arts, 941-474-4712, Florida.SierraClub.org/Sarsota

FRIDAY, MAY 10 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Astrology Consultations and Tarot Readings with Liz D’Aste – 11am-7pm. Astrology is a powerful tool for selfdevelopment and gaining self-knowledge. Your first consultation includes an hour reading and a color copy of your birth chart. Also included is either ‘The Sky Within’ report introducing you to your planets OR some notes on the upcoming influences we will have discussed during our consultation – your choice. The chart and notes will be emailed to you.

The first consultation will cost $140/($120 for future updates). Appointments recommended so Liz can have your chart and notes ready for your consultation! Liz also offers Tarot Readings! 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/$100. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@ thegoddessshoppe.net.

Mother’s Day High Tea and Esthetics Event – 11am-1pm. Come enjoy tea and snacks with the Point Lumineux Esthetics team to discuss how we can help you stay looking years younger!We will be giving info and discounts on Radio Frequency Skin Resurfacing and Tightening, IPL Skin Correction and Laser Hair Removal…. and RAFFLE PRIZES too! Specials are 40% off lasers and Radio Frequency, 30% off Facials, $9.75 per unit of Botox and $450 per syringe filler. Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota, 941-217-6828, PointLumineux.com.

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

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

Michelle 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ. com, SuncoastJSJ.com Gallery Spirit Gathering – 7-9pm. International reader and award-winning medium Rev. Diana Mier, and introducing Rev. Gene Wolfgang, a seasoned and exceptional international reader, counselor, teacher, lecturer and Reiki Master.... will team up for this evening’s event. Enjoy refreshing presentations from two spirit servers who will bring in your loved ones and or important information of transformational guidance from your guides.

Refreshments served. $20 donation requested.

Reservations suggested, 941-266-8435. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd., Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org

SATURDAY, MAY 11 An Introduction to the Seven Rays Workshop with Chuck Pisa – 11am-4pm. The Seven Rays are the creative energy, force and quality that give rise to all form in the Universe – they are the how the Divine manifests. We will discuss the science,

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philosophy and psychology of the Rays with special emphasis on the practical psychological and spiritual application of the Rays to better know oneself and react to everyday life. The works of Madame Blavatsky (The Secret Doctrine), Alice A Bailey (The “Blue” Books) and Michael Robbins (Tapestry of the Gods) will be discussed. $50. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com.

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

Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free.Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. Jacaranda Library, Meeting Rm, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 The Fairy Godmother’s Not Coming” - Discover your potential! – 7-9pm. With Joanne Leo. Before “The Law of Attraction” and “The Secret” there was Florence Shovel Shinn, author of “The Game of Life and How to Play It”, “The Secret Door To Success”, The Power Of The Spoken Word” Both Joanne Leo and Louise Hay base their life coaching, teaching and philosophy on Florence Shinn’s work. Join us for this powerful workshop. $20. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 ECK Wisdom on Spiritual Freedom – 6-7pm.

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

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

FRIDAY, MAY 17 Advanced Reiki /Reiki Mastery – 9:30-4pm, day 1 of 3. Class ends on Sunday. Begin your advanced Reiki journey. Learn advanced techniques, the Usui and Tibetan master symbols, and how to give healing and initiation attunements through lecture, discussion, and experience. Complete class with confidence in giving attunements to others. Certificates provided. $540, payment plans available.

Sacred Pathways Sarasota, 2831 Ringling Blvd.

B-108, Space is limited-RSVP required, text/call 941-322-7284, StarLightworker.com.

ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 3pm-6pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota Gallery by Advanced Student Mediums – 7-9pm.

On this night, four of our advanced student mediums will present a SPIRIT MESSAGES GALLERY, supported by two of our certified Spirit Mediums. Each attendee will have the opportunity to receive information from their spirit loved ones or guides, by the different styles of each student. Come and enjoy this fun and informative evening. $5 donation is requested. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota, 941-266-8435, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org.

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Philosophy, Numerology & Energy Harmonizing Workshop - 10am-1pm. Explore the numerology of some of the prominent words and phrases of Jin Shin Jyutsu zen-like philosophy, learn some of your personal numerology and see how you can integrate this information with simple hands-on energy-harmonizing applications for your personal art of living.

Space is limited. Early bird rate of $50/pay by May 10, $60/after May 10. Last day to register with payment is May 16. Cash or check. Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu, 820 Central Ave, Sarasota. Contact: Michelle 941-2282972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com, SuncoastJSJ.com

Sarasota CoolSculpting Event - 5pm-7pm. Sponsored by Allergan. We will be performing demonstrations on a few different procedures and you will be given the opportunity to sit in on scheduled consultations to answer any additional questions you may have! We’ll have a raffle to win up to two free cycles, a $1,500 value, and we’ll offer special pricing to anyone who signs up for CoolSculpting procedures that evening. Also, we’re so excited to announce we’re now offering financing through Green Sky Financing.

RSVP and learn everything you need to know about the CoolSculpting procedure! Call 1-941-217-6828 to schedule your consultation. Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

Spirit Journey Psychic and More Fair – 12-3pm. at Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Sarasota.

Experienced and compassionate Psychic, Mediumship, Tarot and Palmistry readers. 15-minute readings/$20. Spiritual Healings for a Love donation.

All readings are for entertainment purposes. Location- Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Sarasota.

973-670-7232, SpiritJourney.org.

Timeless Teachings from Spirit – 2-3:30pm. International British Speaker Paul Crawford channels these Timeless Teachings from Infinite Intelligence known as the “JERAMA” Team. Following an initial discourse to share a universal message, time will be given at this seminar to ask direct questions to the JERAMA non-physical consciousness. As Paul brings these easily integrated, timeless yet up to date teachings of Universal Law into today’s world, you will feel a renewed sense of optimism to inspire and enrich your life from within. A $20 donation requested. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota, 941-266-8435, Facebook is CMF of Sarasota, CMFSarasota.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul –10am-11.

Chanting HU can bring you peace, calm, and harmony, regardless of your religion, culture, or walk of life. There will be 15-20 minutes of chanting followed by 2-5 minutes of quiet contemplation, then a discussion and light refreshments. Free.Visit Eckankarblog.org/sound-of-soul for a video and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

Spirit Messages with NY Medium Joan Carra -7pm. Join us at Sarasota Center of Light as Joan Carra offers the Spiritual Talk and Spirit Messages as part of the Evening Message Service. This will be an exciting evening of music, connection and inspiration. All are welcome. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

MONDAY, MAY 20 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 11am-1pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota Forgiveness – A Spiritual Practice – 7-9pm. With NY Medium Joan Carra. As we harbor the anger, pain and resentment, even if we have grave injustice, our state of consciousness is in the field of negative energy affecting all the good that we may want in our own lives. In this class, we will explore the process of forgiveness, which can help us live in greater harmony with our thoughts and even our health, which is substantiated by the Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins Center. $25. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Meditation & Brain Health – 7– 8pm. There are thousands of studies that have shown how Meditation and Neurofeedback can positively impact mental health. Come to the Brain Wave Center and learn how the two can work together to help overall brain health & vitality. Limited seating call to reserve your seat today. 1440 Main Street, 941-552-4500, BrainWaveCenters.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 23 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Crystal Records Readings with Debbie - Debbie now has developed the ability to access a person’s soul information from the Crystal Library on the etheric plane which is several dimensions above the Akashic Records. The Crystal Library records contain energetically recorded information of each soul and it’s human journey through all time and space. This includes all soul and human thoughts, feelings, intent, words and deeds. The Crystal Libraries are an informational catalog that Debbie can access to give insight, guidance, wisdom and healing from our past, present and future self. 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/$100. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

The Mind Lab Thought Experiments – 7-9pm.

With NY Medium Joan Carra. Join us as we look at our mind as a lab and experiment: by directing thoughts in different areas of our brain, studying and moving phosphines - the light behind your closed eyes and sending in silence thoughts as vibrations, which we will prove their affect with kinesiology.

We will then analyze our thoughts and beliefs and creating new ones with creative visualization, hypnotic suggestion and E.F.T. $25. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 24 Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe: Astrology Consultations and Tarot Readings with Liz D’Aste – 11am-7pm. Astrology is a powerful tool for selfdevelopment and gaining self-knowledge. Your first consultation includes an hour reading and a colour copy of your birth chart. Also included is either ‘The Sky Within’ report introducing you to your planets OR some notes on the upcoming influences we will have discussed during our consultation – your choice.

The chart and notes will be emailed to you. The first consultation will cost $140/($120 for future updates).

Appointments recommended so Liz can have your chart and notes ready for your consultation! Liz also offers Tarot Readings! 30 mins/$60, 1 hr/$100. Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe, 6283 Lake Osprey Dr. Sarasota, 941-822-8056, Susan@thegoddessshoppe.net.

ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 3-6pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understand-

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SATURDAY, MAY 25 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul-11am-noon.

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

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and further explanation of the Sound of Soul. Mid County Regional Library, Meeting Room B, 2050 Forest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

SUNDAY, MAY 26 The Universal Service -10:30am. This weekly egalitarian service will be officiated by Rev. Zan Benham. Services celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar.

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

ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-noon.

Creating Blessings from Hardships. Your state of consciousness governs your satisfaction or unhappiness with life. It is up to you and you alone, and no other. ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room, 3650F Webber St., Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 ECKANKAR Center and Reading Room of Sarasota Open - 3-6pm. If you have a true desire to experience God for yourself, Eckankar can help you reach that goal. Discover a better understanding of your true spiritual purpose. Complimentary materials available. 3650F Webber St. Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota TOUCH TO INFORM Seminar: Release Your Jaw, Voice, Whole Self - 6:30pm May 31st, 4pm, June 2. Learn concepts from the Feldenkrais Method®. Work with your nervous system to release ‘age old patterns’: clenching teeth, holding breath, fingers, toes. At Ionie’s, 1241 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 941-360-2248, FeldenkraisinSarasota.com.

Crystal and Tibetan Bowl Concert – 7-8:15pm. With Robert Austin, Sound Healer. Let the vibrations of the bowls integrate into your body and let your Spirit soar. Bring a pillow and extra blanket for added comfort. $20. Nobody turned away. Sarasota center of Light, Sanctuary. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, JUNE 1 The Double Pyramid Activation Workshop 2-4pm.With Robert Austin, Sound Healer. Individuals separately will lay under two copper pyramids of 7’ & 9’ over one another infused with large stones composed of selenite, rose quartz, sodalite, two large crystals and the ancient Egyptian healing rods of the goddess Isis. One can experience a release, healing energy or a deep relaxation of mind body and spirit.

Let your Spirit Soar! Tibetan bowls will be used during this event. Guests will share what they perceive as individuals lay under the pyramids. Limited number of participants. Please contact the office. $25. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

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

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and guidance on our incredible and expansive journey into world of our Shaman’s dream. Similar to a guided meditation, enhanced by the heartbeat of the large mother drum we enter into a parallel reality where the seen and unseen, known and unknown open before us for guidance, clarity, insight and healing, RSVP. $25/advance, $30/ATD. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Rev. Zan Benham aka Butterfly Doorwoman, 941-922-7839.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Summer Solstice 1-Day Retreat - 9:30am–4:30pm.

Immerse yourself in an intensive, transformative experience during this auspicious time of the solar year. Receive a group Energy Healing by StarLightworker and a Kundalini Yoga set by Jiwan Shakti.

Enjoy creating art after a guided meditation and listening to mindful music. The day ends with a ceremony marking the longest day of the year followed by an optional group dinner out. $108 covers all supplies plus healthy snacks and a box lunch.

Dinner out is extra. Sacred Pathways Sarasota, 2831 Ringling Blvd. B-108, SacredPathwaysSarasota. com. Space is limited-RSVP required and closes two days before event, text/call 941-322-7284.

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sunday Holistic Healing, Spiritual / Intuitive Development and Meditation Classes - More information about the classes, CarlaMary.net/Schedule. RSVP, space is limited. Carla Mary, Connecting the tools for the mind/body/spirit, 941-320-2687.

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

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

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

Sunday Service at CMF – 10:30am. Please join us each Sunday morning for spiritual healing, an inspirational talk, special music and messages from spirit. The content and energy of our worship service will leave you refreshed and inspired to start the new week. Refreshments and fellowship period follow the service. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 2044 Bispham Rd. Sarasota. 941-2668435, CMFSarasota.org The Universal Worship Service -10:30am. This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different officiates/Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. At Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota, Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org.

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

Sunday Morning Celebration Service – 11am.

(Vibrational Healing available 10:30–11am). We celebrate life in an uplifting and inspirational morning service that includes singing, music, a guided meditation, greeting of the community and an inspirational talk by Rev. Jim Toole. Vibrational Healing 10:30 – 11am in the sanctuary. Enjoy the

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energy, fellowship and inspiration of this Spiritual Community. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

Cosmic In-Service Gathering of Lightworkers – 12:15pm. Open Heart Divine Healing Service with Rev Sharon-Elizabeth James (1 st Sunday of the month). Rev. Eric Watrous, Connecting with Angels, Masters and Teachers (2nd Sunday of the month), Rev. Lea Chapin, Celestial Messages Service (3rd Sunday of the month), Rev. Mary Gemming, Ph.D., Ascended Master Teachings (4th Sunday of the month). Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 941-371-9333, CCOSL.com Sunday Evening Celebration Service – 7pm. Our evening service is special for the Spirit communication offered by our Pastor, Rev. Jim Toole, one of our mediums, or a guest medium. Experience the inspiration and joy as we come together for an inspirational talk, singing, music, prayer and celebrating life. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterOfLight.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tuesday Chair Yoga - 9:30am. Great for Seniors! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It is in the process of being recognized formally as a type of yoga distinct from other types, such as Iyengar Yoga or Ashtanga yoga. Often the poses, or Asanas, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga poses. Accept-

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ing new students. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the heart-body-mind. All ages and experiences welcome. $10. 941-822-0263.

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

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

“Essence, Evidence, Message” Evidential Mediumship Int./Adv - 7pm. Instructor International Evidential Medium, Rev. Karen Rose, KarenRosePsychicMedium.com. Location, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Dr., Sarasota. 973-670-7232, SpiritJourney.org.

Law of Attraction Remembered Class Returns – 7-9pm This on-going class takes you to the leading edge of co-creation, working with the Principles of the Laws of Cause/Effect or Sow/Reap. We are entering a study series of intension for living life as joyfully and masterfully as we can, given our various quirks and preferences. We move forward in our understanding of the Law of “if you ask it is given.” $10. At Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. Sarasota. Rev. Zan Benham, 941-922-7839, Zan@ woman-spirit.com, Woman-Spirit.com Sierra General Meeting Notice – 7pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month. The public is invited to the Charlotte Sierra Club’s monthly meeting, always on the third Tuesday of each month (except during the summer). Meeting at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Bldg., 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, 941-423-2713.

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

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

Ongoing Awareness Through Movement at 11am.

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

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

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

Guided Imagery Meditation – 6:30pm. Each week a different meditation to assists on healing, spiritual journey, empowerment and more. Located in Sarasota. For information and RSVP, 941-320-2687, CarlaMary.net.

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

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Unity of Sarsasota-7pm. Music and Inspiration.

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

Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service - 7pm.

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

thursday Yoga Class – 9am. With Pauline Dimitry. Awakening for the Heart-Body-Mind. All Ages and Experiences Welcome. Accepting New Students. $10.

Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-822-0263.

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

Accelerated Transformation – Thursdays and Mondays, by appointment. David Winfree & Elaine Koelmel, LMT work together to assist you to achieve profound transformational change. Clearing obstructions in your body, chakras, central channel and subtle bodies. $100/50 min. By appt only, to schedule contact David Winfree, 734-353-0906.

Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo Ann Drive, Sarasota.

DWinfree1@yahoo.com. Bios/Information: DavidWinfree.com/Private_ Sessions.

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

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

Prayer Circle with Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon – 7:30-8pm. Join Rev. Bonnie Witherspoon every Thursday for an hour of gratitude, praise and prayer to the Living God, the God of Gods and the King of Kings. Using a myriad names of God, we will offer up prayers of gratitude for the grace and blessings bestowed upon is. Love Offering. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg.

G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-3719333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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

Shamanic Healing with Eric – 11am-7pm. Fridays only by appointment. These powerful healing sessions are often channeled and rely on the high vibrational angels, masters, healers, and teachers that flow through Eric. All sessions are different depending on the treatment that is needed. All

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will receive results in accordance with your own bodies’ desire and willingness to heal. $60/1 hour, $30/30 mins. Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Meadows, Bldg. G-2, Meadows Village Center, Sarasota, 941-371-9333, CosmicCenterOSL@gmail.com, CCOSL.com.

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

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

Developing Consciousness with Rev Jim Toole - 6pm.

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

Guided Imagery Meditation – 6:30pm. Each week a different meditation to assists on healing, spiritual journey, empowerment and more. Located in Sarasota. For more information and RSVP, 941320-2687, CarlaMary.net.

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

Holistic Healing, Spiritual / Intuitive Development and Meditation Classes - Each week a different class is offered. More information about the classes, CarlaMary.net/Schedule. RSVP, space is limited. Carla Mary, Connecting the tools for the mind/body/spirit, 941-320-2687.

Sarasota Farmers Market – 7am-1pm. Rain or shine. Established in 1979, the market continues its tradition of serving the community with local produce, plants, prepared foods and artisans. They currently have a full market that includes 70 vendors and 5,000 sq ft of produce and plants. 1592 Main St from Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota.

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

The Florida House, 4454 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota.

CentralSarasotaFamersMarket.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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community resource guide

BEAUTY

INNOVATION HAIR & COSMETIC STUDIO

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

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

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

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

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

Over 30 years of clinical experience!

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FAMILY HEALING CENTER, PA

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

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

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT

LOTUS STRESS RELIEF

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

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

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

FACES BY DR ANNA

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

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS

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

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

APOTHECARY

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

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

ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

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

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

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

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Cleansing for digestive disorders.

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

CHIROPRACTORS GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC

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

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

TERRY SCHIBLER, LMT MA11621

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

Terry Schibler has 30 years experience in advanced bodywork.

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

CRYSTALS THE CRYSTAL CAVE

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

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

ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

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

DENTISTRY FLORIDA INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

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

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

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WHITE SANDS DENTISTRY

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

DISTANCE ENERGY HEALING

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

203-243-1048 AimeeSeman@hotmail.com SantoshaYoga.org

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

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

HYPNOTHERAPY

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

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

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

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

JIN SHIN JYUTSU® SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

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

ENERGY HEALING HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

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

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

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

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

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

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MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS NIA CLINIC MEDSPA

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

Non Invasive Aesthetics

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

MIND/BODY HEALTHCARE

D.J. KOVALY, B.A., S.W.

Counseling, Bodywork, Hypnotherapy Reiki Master, Minister 941-350-7232 DJKovaly1@gmail.com

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

NATURAL FOOD CAFE EVERGREEN

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

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

NATURAL PET FOOD HOLISTIC FOR PETS

LIGHT CODE ACTIVATIONS LUCIA LIGHT FLORIDA

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

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

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

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

NEUROFEEDBACK THE BRAINWAVE CENTER

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

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

SHAMANIC PRACTICES SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, SHAMANIC AND REIKI PRACTICES

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

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

SPA AND WELLNESS NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

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

CARLA MARY

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

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

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

SUPER VALUE NUTRITION

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

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

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

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

PSYCHIC HYPNOTIST REVEREND LOIS CHENEY, CCH

THE OM SHOPPE

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

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

THERMOGRAPHY TAMPA BAY THERMOGRAPHY June Drennon, CCT 2008

JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com

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

YOGA GARDEN OF THE HEART YOGA

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

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

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

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

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

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT

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

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

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

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

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