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Active members of International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and Holistic Dental Association.

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Service Based Medicine As Partners in your health, we listen with Comprehensive Interpersonal Connection. Our highest priority is service to you.

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We use the term CLIENT in our clinic, because the original Latin means “one who hears.” We do not have patients, because the original Latin means “one who suffers.”

Our tried and true methodology has helped thousands of people over decades achieve their optimal health goals.

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Sandhill Healing Center, Inc. • Sandhill Medical Thermography • Serving Charlotte County since 1992 • Non-Invasive • Experience the Difference!

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NO Compression • NO Radiation • NO Pain

Med-Hot Thermal Imaging Systems is a unique technology that measures and records skin temperature patterns and variations emitted from the human body. It helps illustrate a body’s physiology by showing patterns of active inflammation along with an increased blood supply feeding an existing disease pattern.

In recent years, a variety of studies have called into question the safety of cumulative exposure to radiation. Medical Thermography emits nothing: it only takes an image. It is a useful tool for frequent screening with NO chance of danger.

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Nutritional Supplements and COVID-19 Coronavirus Many people worldwide are taking supplements to boost their immune systems in response to the spread of the new coronavirus. Below is information on supplements that may help, based on the current best evidence in research. One of the substances, quercetin, is currently being studied by Canadian researchers as a protection against the RNA virus COVID-19, but the results will not be known for some time. However, the items below are suggested based on their properties that apply to defending against RNA viruses in general.

• Quercetin – in mouse studies, this substance found in foods such as onions significantly reduced infection rates for both Ebola and Zika virus. It is also anti-inflammatory.

• Lipoic Acid – boosts type 1 interferon response and is an antioxidant.

• N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) – promotes production of the antioxidant glutathione in the body. In a study with 262 elderly patients, those taking NAC were over 3 times more likely to be asymptomatic with influenza infection, compared to the control group.

• Glucosamine sulfate – usually thought of for arthritis pain, this promotes an anti-viral signaling protein in the mitochondria of cells. Mice that were fed glucosamine had much higher survival rates when infected with flu virus.

• Beta-glucan (from brewer’s yeast) – this is also shown to protect mice infected with influenza virus.

• Spirulina powder – a substance in spirulina called PCB promotes type 1 interferon response. Also antiinflammatory.

Please note: None of the above have been proven to help with COVID-19. However, there are no proven medications to help guard against infection by COVID-19. Based on best evidence, these suggestions seem worth considering as they are safe and relatively inexpensive. Before taking them, consult with a qualified health professional. For more info, including dosage ranges and links to research, visit www.gentlebay.com. Supplementation does not substitute for other protective measures as directed by the CDC and other applicable authorities.

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Contents 28 HEALING THE

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IMMUNE SYSTEM

Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope

31 DANCING TO YOUR OWN DRUMMER

The Healing Power of Movement

32 FLOWER WOW-ER Beautiful Floral Designing

34 SOUL NOURISHMENT

The Kitchen As Sacred Space

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36 EYE CARE FOR KIDS A Clear Path to Healthy Vision

37 JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER

on Conscious Eating to Save the Planet

38 THE MATRIX OF LIFE

Boosting Collagen for Better Health

39 FINDING CALM

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During Trying Times

40 CORONAVIRUS PET SAFETY

Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners

DEPARTMENTS 11 news briefs 16 health briefs 17 eco tip 18 global briefs 31 fit body 32 green living 34 conscious

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37 wise words 38 healing ways 39 inspiration 40 natural pet 42 calendar 43 classifieds 44 resource guide

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ow about a wellness check-in, readers? We are several months into the new, foreign and unprecedented reality of COVID-19, and all of our lives are being impacted. So, how are you in this current landscape? How are your loved ones?

How is your health—both in the physical and emotional sense? What are you doing to maintain a positive mindset while in quarantine? What insights have you learned about yourself in the process?

I know these circumstances are difficult, but Natural Awakenings is here to serve you with inspiration and encouragement as we all walk this out together. Just because physical distance is essential right now does not mean we can’t find other ways to connect. As you read this issue, I hope it makes you feel closer to our Sarasota wellness community. I hope it brightens your horizon and reminds you that none of us are alone in this. So, on that note, let’s peek inside at what our May issue has to offer!

The feature article for this month is on “Autoimmune Breakthroughs,” a timely subject given that many people in our families and communities—or maybe even ourselves—are immune-compromised and, therefore, at a higher risk for the virus. Millions of Americans suffer from autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s disease, psoriasis and Type-1 diabetes. Not only do these conditions make some people more vulnerable than others to COVID-19, but they can also diminish quality of life for those who must deal with the symptoms. However, there are ways to combat these illnesses through diet and lifestyle shifts which this article examines in-depth.

On the topic of diet, our “Conscious Eating” column dives into mindfulness in the kitchen which feels so important right now as our bodies acclimate to a loss of routine and an increase in stress or anxiety. Nutritious foods that strike a wholesome balance of nourishment and comfort are exactly what we all need, and since many of us are spending more time at home, this practice starts in the kitchen. From the quality of ingredients that we choose, to the aromatics of flavors and spices, to the meditative act of cooking, to the enjoyment of a meal that our own hands created, mindful eating habits are restorative to both our bodies and souls.

With many fitness studios closed for the time being, we need to think more creatively about how to incorporate exercise into our daily lives. Movement helps to strengthen our immune systems and enhance our moods, but we also need low-maintenance workouts that can be done in our own living rooms—and this month’s “Fit Body” article has that covered. In this article, we explore dancing as a way to reinforce balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, endurance, bone density and cognitive function. You don’t have to be an experienced dancer to reap these benefits either. Just be free with your movements, release those endorphins, increase that heart rate and turn your house into a makeshift dance floor.

Well, friends, that’s a glimpse of what Natural Awakenings has to offer in this issue.

Please send comments, questions and feedback to Publisher@NASRQ.com. Your continued support of our magazine is appreciated, so from our whole team—be safe, healthy and well!

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Online Feldenkrais’ Awareness through Movement® Lessons

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he mindset of Feldenkrais Essentials is to inquire and ask questions. This is a time for no striving—but to simply be quiet, notice and discover how much potential you can unlock when you learn to “move with attention” and with the purpose to learn and expand. “A Taste of Feldenkrais” is offered online on Mondays, 7 p.m. The first two sessions are complimentary, so carve out this time and space to be present with yourself in your own home.

In addition, ongoing classes are available on Mondays, 5:45 p.m., and Wednesdays, 11 a.m., for those who have taken a class with Feldenkrais Practitioner Bonnie Kissam before. Essentials classes for newcomers are also available on Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. All classes are hosted through Zoom, so contact Kissam to register, and once payment has been received, you will be sent a link to attend the Zoom virtual meeting.

To register specifically for “A Taste of Feldenkrais,” visit Zoom.us/Meeting/Register/v5ctcmqqTMsdXEmqjQYrd0SYcgZwZv2CQ. To register for the ongoing or essentials classes, visit FeldenkraisinSarasota.com. Cost for ongoing classes: $65 for six. For more information, call 941-587-4535 or connect with Feldenkrais in Sarasota on Facebook.

The Original Salt Rooms of Sarasota Dry Salt Therapy

Dry Salt Therapy is known for: • Cleansing the Respiratory System • Improving Lung Function • Boosting the Immune System • Reducing Inflammatory Response Each session is 45 min First Time Offer: $25

Helps with the symptoms caused by: • Asthma • Allergies • Bronchitis • COPD • Sinusitis • Viruses • Acne • Red Tide • Eczema and more!

Strengthen your immune system while deeply calming your nervous system.

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The OM Shoppe Offers Virtual Sound Journeys

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usic is medicine, and The OM Shoppe has exciting new virtual Sound Baths and Sound Journeys to offer you. The OM Sound Journey is a 60-minute hypnotically guided, immersive meditation experience to relax the body, calm the nervous system and invite connection with your inner self.

This is a composition of meditative sound in which professional hypnosis (hypnotic induction, neuro linguistic programming and hypnotic suggestion) combines with an improvised flow of various types of sound therapy instruments for deep relaxation, well-being and inner exploration.

OM Sound Journeys are transformative active listening experiences of numerous vibrations, during which the entire atmosphere invites you to receive unconditional loving energy, so that your inner imagery and wisdom to guide you into emotional peace and freedom. Each journey experience is unique, so we invite you to discover the magic that happens when musicians, sound healers and professional hypnotherapist Beth A Snyder, CCHt, Pedro J. Arevallo, Zulema Ibarra, Nancy Parlor work together to become Resonance, a musical medicine band like no other.

For more information, call 941-706-3257, follow The OM Shoppe on Facebook or visit TheOmShoppeAndSpa.com/About-Om-Shamanic-Sound-Journeys.

Florida Integrative Dentistry A Unique Facility For Holistic Dental Care General / Biological Dentistry and Oral Toxicology

Doctor Dick Chapman, DDS, PA

Services that set us apart:

Holistic Dental Cleanings Bioinert Ceramic Dental Implants OZONE Therapy Dental DNA Testing Strict Safe Mercury Removal Protocol Dental Materials Compatibility Assessment Oral (Flora) Probiotics Minimally Invasive Dentistry Catering Not Only to Your Teeth But Your Overall Well Being

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Services and Classes Continue at Sarasota Center of Light

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arasota Center of Light will continue to offer services, classes and events online through programs like Facebook Live and Zoom until public guidelines change to allow public gatherings. In addition to “Sunday Celebrations,” 11 a.m. and “Healing, Connection and Meditation Celebrations” on Wednesdays, 7 p.m., the Center offers three classes on Facebook Live as public service presentations.

On May 5, 7 p.m., “Re-Creating through Re-Intentioning” will be available.

On May 16, 11 a.m., “Finding the Truth” Determining Your Personal Reality” will be available. In addition, on May 26, 7 p.m., “Experiencing Well-Being of Body, Mind and Spirit” will be available. All three classes will be presented by Rev. Jim Toole.

Another new virtual offering is our “Create Your Own Class.” Just choose a topic, invite your friends, arrange a date and time, and Rev. Jim will create an online Zoom meeting for the class. There is a minimum number of students required at $10 for each participant, and all topics must be approved.

Due to the suspension of in-person activities, we are seeking to balance our finances. Our campus has 15 buildings which we are maintaining in anticipation of your return. Our source of income is now dependent on contributions, so we humbly ask for your support. Donations can be submitted on our website’s donate page and by calling the office or mailing a check. All contributions are sincerely appreciated.

Please check the NA calendar for details on services or events. Mailing address: 2710 Browning St., Sarasota, 34237. Location: 852 S Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. For more information, call 941-953-6620, email ChurchOffice@SarasotaCenterofLight.com or visit SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Rejuvenate the Body and Mind in Fusion Therapy’s Dead Sea Salt Suites

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re you feeling sick, anxious or exhausted?

Fusion Therapy is a breath of healing air in a toxic world.

These are stressful times, and we welcome you to enjoy our treatments to support and strengthen the immune system. “We call this Respiratory Hygiene.” Whether it’s with lymphatic drainage, a full-spectrum infrared sauna session or dry salt therapy, we can help.

Rest your mind and body in our two safe and sterile Dead Sea salt suites. Salt is naturally antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial, killing most bacteria on contact. In other words, bacteria and viruses cannot survive or be transferred during a treatment.

In addition, you can breathe in pure pharmaceutical-grade salt to detoxify the lungs and strengthen the respiratory system. Dry salt therapy also calms the nervous system, reduces inflammation, improves skin conditions and increases energy. We take extreme precautions by limiting our Grande Salt Suite to only four people at a time, and while all surfaces are disinfected after each session, we also exhaust the air outside from each session.

Our salt suites offer four sessions per day to accommodate your schedule, and we will arrange a private session in our Petite Salt Suite for any clients who feel vulnerable. We also welcome children to join their parents in the Petite Salt Suite for 30-minute sessions and have special rates for families.

We have extended our special $99 per month Unlimited Dry Salt Membership.

We are also offering all Sarasota and Manatee County first responders and healthcare workers a complimentary month of dry salt therapy to show our appreciation.

Location: 7069 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

To schedule an appointment (must be booked with at least 24 hours’ notice), call 941-9217900 or visit FusionTherapySarasota.com.

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COVID-19: Alert Dermatology

Free Skin Concern Evaluation by Email

Do you think you may have Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Are you worried about being infected?

During these most difficult times, we are helping to defeat COVID-19 by giving patients the option to have their skin problems evaluated without traveling to our office allowing them to avoid the possible unnecessary exposure to this potentially deadly virus.

FREE ONLINE EVALUATION OF YOUR SKIN CONCERNS Free of charge to you or your insurance company Please note if you participate with any of these platforms you are accepting that this is not an authorized HIPPAA compliant method of service.(limited time

FREE VIRT UAL SKIN EVALUATION Please call our office today at (941)926-2300 and tell your family and friends A few other actions Abrams Dermatology is taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus:

1. Free Vir tual Sk in Check . Call our office and we will evaluate your skin condition within 48h.

2. Curbside pick -up of products. Purchase products by phone, we will bring them to your car.

3. Check -in from your car. Call the office to be checked-in once you arrive on the parking lot.

We are watching diligently and have made plans to serve our patients well.

We use medical grade sanitizer wipes for common areas including doorknobs, phones, etc. following each patient | We ask our patients to refrain from bringing others inside to appointment in order to reduce public exposure. | Cancel/Reschedule appointment for any of the following conditions: A. Fever, respiratory symptoms or flu like symptoms, B. Exposure to persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or had a known exposure or a pending test result, C. Any international travel of you or a family member within the last 2 weeks or travel to other hotspots throughout the US, that are mentioned on the news, and locally including the greater Atlanta area.

ABRAMS DERMATOLOGY | 3328 Bee Ridge Rd,, Sarasota | (941) 926.2300 | AbramsDerm.com THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

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Online Opportunities Help You Relax, Smile and Flow in Peace

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ift yourself with experiences to release tension, reduce stress, ease pain, transform your emotions, enhance your breathing and renew your spirit.

These are vital components to a healthy, functional immune system. In her fun-loving, insightful and peaceful manner, Michelle Giambra of Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu offers online services to support your well-being: •

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Live-streamed, guided Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help practices are on Tuesdays, 2 p.m., and mudra meditations are on Thursdays, 6 p.m. Group practice amplifies the harmonizing experience. In addition to the physical, mental and emotional benefits, it brings a sense of community and oneness. Registration is required one hour before practice time.

Private Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help consultations are also available with Giambra. Her deep understanding of Jin Shin Jyutsu allows her to identify the harmonizers for your wellness goals. Receive a personal self-help routine and gain confidence in your practice.

On May 16, 3–4:30 p.m., a Jin Shin Jyutsu class will be offered to learn, practice and experience hands-on energy harmonizing self-help to support your lung function, immune system and well-being (donation-based investment).

Visit the YouTube channel, “Michelle Giambra Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu,” and Facebook page, “Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu,” for free guided meditations, self-help strategies and other inspiration.

Giambra has been an authorized practitioner and educator of Jin Shin Jyutsu for over 22 years. Mentored by the earliest Jin Shin Jyutsu instructors, she can share Jin Shin Jyutsu in an enjoyable, accessible and enlightening way. Based on ancient wisdom, Jin Shin Jyutsu includes the hands-on practice to harmonize the flow of life energy in the body.

For more information, call 941-228-2972, email Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com or visit SuncoastJSJ.com.

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Live-streaming Guided Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Practice, Tuesdays 2 p.m.

Mudra Meditation, Thursdays 6 p.m.

Private Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Consultations Saturday, May 16, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Self Help Class Support lungs, immune system & well-being NEW YouTube channel!

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Point Lumineux Is Still Open and Here to Serve Your Wellness Needs

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ello, friends! The team at Point Lumineux wants to take a minute and just convey that we hope you all are healthy and sane in the midst of these crazy times.

We are all adjusting and doing the best we can with the situation at hand, so remember to be gentle with yourself and others.

We have some new methods of operating these days, but we are still seeing patients for medically essential appointments.

If you need cannabis, functional medicine, hormones, prescriptions, vitamin IVs or injections, we can help. We also offer COVID Antibody testing, so if you think that you might have contracted the virus— either currently or previously—we can test for this. For the majority of Dr. Hoffmeister’s patients, we are scheduling “telemed” appointments which are simple and convenient for both the patient and doctor.

We also offer curb-side appointments, so you don’t need to leave your car for certain services. If you need an IV or injections, we can see you inside, but we have a limit of one guest in our practice at a time.

If your immune system needs a boost, get some nutrients in you! IVs are the most beneficial way to deliver powerful vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, NAD and other nutrients that bypass digestion and enter straight into the bloodstream for maximum absorption.

Our entire staff receives weekly injections and regular IVs to keep our immune systems strong and repellant to would-be invaders. We can attest to these health benefits firsthand, and we are here to care for your wellness needs too.

For more information, call 941-217-6828, email FrontDesk@PointLumineux.com or visit PointLumineux.com.

Eliminate Back or Neck Pain Without Drugs, Injections or Risky Surgery

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r. Cifra brings to the Sarasota area an unparalleled ability to diagnose and treat spinal disc disorders using Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. He received advance training in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in an exclusive award ceremony held at the national training center for Disc Centers of America.

This program is administered by the International Disc Education Association, Disc Centers of America, and the International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression.

Certification through The International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression is obtained by physicians who demonstrate an exemplary level of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disc disorders. Master status in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is an elite status, and is awarded to a handful of doctors each year.

This certification is considered the gold standard in training and research of the most effective options for treating spinal disc disorders such as bulging, herniated and degenerative disc, low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, numbness and tingling.

Dr Cifra is committed to providing exceptional non-invasive care to patients who want to avoid narcotics, epidural injections and unnecessary surgeries. Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression provides safe, gentle and effective relief for upwards of 90% of patients who qualify for care.

With this procedure, there is no pain, drugs or surgery. Dr. Cifra is accepting new patients, so contact him for a free consultation.

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In a study of 76 people with mildly high total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, research published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine found that consuming 30 milliliters of vinegar made from date pulp and pits daily for four weeks significantly improved total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.

Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure Supplementation with quercetin, a plant pigment found in capers, cilantro, fennel, onions, red leaf lettuce, watercress, elderberries, asparagus, kale, cocoa, apples and chia seeds, can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure, lowering each by about three milliliters/ Hg, reports a new review of research published in the Oxford Academic Journal, of 17 clinical studies that tested 896 participants. Quercetin also improved HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels when consumed for eight weeks or more.

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Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is not only linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties, but also impacts a child’s brain structure, suggests new research from the UK’s Warwick University published in Molecular Psychiatry. Researchers used data that included MRI scans of more than 11,000 children ages 9 to 11 from 21 centers in the U.S. Parents also provided information about their child’s sleep duration and mental health conditions, and children performed a battery of cognitive tests. Researchers found that compared to children that slept between the recommended nine and 11 hours, those receiving less than seven hours had 53 percent more behavioral problems and scored 7.8 percent lower on cognitive tests. In children that slept less, volumes were smaller in five brain regions. Children that slept longer showed less depression and higher cognitive scores, and felt safer and more secure in their homes and neighborhoods.

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A new Harvard study of 746 young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality.

The men, with an average age of 26, at least a high school education and no radiation exposure or sexually transmitted diseases, were qualified to donate to a sperm bank in their area. Compared to men that seldom exercised, those that reported the most total exercise and logged the most time doing intense workouts had better sperm motility, which increases the chances for sperm to move through the female reproductive tract to reach an egg.

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Virus Fighters

Essential Oils for Challenging Times In these coronavirus days, an essential oil mixture with legendary origins in the Bubonic Plague offers soothing scents for the homebound and might add some viral protection.

The mixture of five oils: eucalyptus, clove, cinnamon, lemon and rosemary, is known as Thieves. As the story goes, in the 1500s, as the Black Death decimated Europe, when four unemployed spice merchants that turned to robbing the bodies and homes of the dead were captured and threatened with being burned alive, they confessed to the judge their secret to avoiding infection—the spice blend that they rubbed on their hands, ears, feet and temples.

They were all hanged, but their formula survives as Thieves, and is today one of the most popular essential oil blends in the market, sold under that name and also as Five Guards, Health Shield and Fighting Five. Although shown to sharply reduce three kinds of airborne bacteria in 10 minutes, its antiviral properties have not been extensively studied. Its components, however, have proven antimicrobial, antiseptic and antiviral properties: n Eucalyptus, long used for respiratory infections, has been proven effective against a number of viruses, particularly the swine flu and herpes type 1 viruses. n Clove has exhibited strong antiviral activity against such viruses as the adenovirus type 3 respiratory virus, poliovirus and coxsackievirus. n Cinnamon leaf shows antiviral activity and can prevent pneumonia due to influenza. n Lemon oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties, and is often used in cleaning products.

n Rosemary eases stress and has antiviral, antimicrobial and antidepressant qualities.

Thieves can be purchased in natural health stores or online. For a homemade blend, Jennifer Lane, an aromatherapist, registered nurse and founder of LovingEssential Oils.com, recommends combining these essential oils: 4 35 drops lemon 4 20 drops cinnamon leaf 4 15 drops clove bud 4 15 drops eucalyptus 4 10 drops rosemary

Adding five drops of the blend, along with water in a diffuser, can waft the scent throughout a room and diminish airborne odors and germs. For respiratory support, put a few drops into a cup of steaming, but not boiling, water, drape a towel around the cup and face, and breathe in the fumes. Add it to a carrier oil like jojoba oil or coconut oil at a 1:30 ratio (such as one-half ounce Thieves to 15 ounces jojoba) and rub it on pulse points in the wrist and neck. But do not ingest the blend. If a child under 10 is in the house, don’t diffuse it or use it topically on them, because rosemary and eucalyptus can be unsafe for a child, advises Christina Anthis, author of The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started.

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Life Perseveres

New Bird Species Found on Remote Island

Although thousands of species have been identified and finding new taxa like birds, is rare, a study published in the journal Science describes five new songbird species and five new subspecies found on a single small island near Sulawesi, Indonesia, during a six-week expedition. Scientists targeted the area because of its geological history and complexity, and the historical notes of other explorers.

Two factors that contributed to the description of the large number of species in a small geographic area included knowledge of geographical land connections that helped pinpoint isolated islands likely to harbor substantial endemism and accounts of historic collectors such as British naturalist Alfred Wallace. The findings suggest that human understanding of biogeographically complex regions remains incomplete.

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If Australia can grow enough of the puffy, pink Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed for every cow in Australia, the country could cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent.

That’s the conclusion the University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia) seaweed research group leader Associate Professor Nick Paul. The cows burp out methane, but, “When added to cow feed at less than two percent of the dry matter, this particular seaweed completely knocks out methane production. It contains chemicals that reduce the microbes in the cows’ stomachs that cause them to burp when they eat grass,” he says. Cows are known to eat seaweed. “This seaweed has caused a lot of global interest, and people around the world are working to make sure the cows are healthy, the beef and the milk are good quality,” Paul notes.

“But the one missing step, the big thing that is going to make sure this works at a global scale, is to make sure we can produce the seaweed sustainably.”

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New Batteries From Fruit Waste

Carbon aerogels that exhibit high specific surface areas, high proportions of mesopores and significant levels of nitrogen doping have been developed for the first time using waste from durian fruit and jackfruit scraps using a chemical-free, green synthesis procedure. According to the Journal of Energy Storage, the electrodes also displayed long-term cycling stability and rapid charge–discharge processes. Both electrodes are attractive candidates for the next generation, high-performance, yet lowcost supercapacitors for energy storage devices derived from biowastes.

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New research from the University of Sheffield in the UK published in Scientific Reports suggests that individual members of a bee swarm behave like neurons in a human brain.

The scientists applied a theoretical model commonly used to study human psychology to the behavior of bee colonies, and they believe that studying “bee speak” could inform us about how our own minds make decisions. In the field of psychophysics, Weber’s law describes a relationship between the size of a stimulus and noticeable increases in its magnitude.

This general rule about stimulus and perception has been observed in birds, fish and even the collective behavior of simpler organisms, but not in whole clusters of tiny brains such as an insect hive. To investigate its role in the decision-making processes of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera), the researchers watched hives split apart and hunt for new homes. Among bees, the process of choosing a hive comes down to the interactions of scout bees communicating their discoveries through a visual display of body wiggles. “The study also supports the view of bee colonies as being similar to complete organisms,” says computer scientist and lead author Andreagiovanni Reina.

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King of Bhutan Requests Selfless Gift

The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, turned 40 years old on February 21.

Rather than ask for gifts, he asked his people to either plant a tree, adopt a stray animal or clean up their neighborhood in his honor.

The Himalayan nation is consistently ranked one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world. In May 2016, Wangchuck and his wife celebrated the birth of their firstborn son by asking each of the nation’s households to plant a sapling, resulting in more than 108,000 trees planted.

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Wildness a Big Factor in Urban Parks

A new study led by the University of Washington (UW) has found that not all forms of nature are created equal when considering benefits to people’s well-being.

Experiencing wildness is particularly important for physical and mental health, according to the study published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Cities. This is the first study to show that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being. “The wilder areas in an urban park seem to be affording more benefits to people, and their most meaningful interactions depended on those relatively wild features,” says lead author Elizabeth Lev, a graduate student in the UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences.

Senior author Peter Kahn, a UW professor of environmental and forest sciences and psychology, says, “Everywhere, development is chipping away at wild areas. Humanity has caused so much destruction and there’s no stopping it—unless we stop. We’re trying to show that if you’re going to develop an area, you at least need to understand the human costs.” The researchers hope studies like this can be used as part of the decisionmaking process for development proposals in parks and urban natural areas. They compiled their analysis methods into a handbook that can be used in other cities around the world.

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Caring for Our Bodies in Crisis

by Dr. Cynthia Clark, AP, ACN

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made a mistake— the kind anyone could have made.

And most likely, half the people who have made it would not even notice.

However, I made this particular mistake at the wrong time, and I was not part of that lucky half.

But first, let me rewind to another mistake. Two days after Hurricane Irma made landfall in 2017, I rode my bike down Legacy Trail in Sarasota. I wanted to check on my favorite route and see how it had fared in the storm.

I rode as far as I could until a tree covered the path, and then turned to pedal home. As I reached an intersection, I misjudged the distance and timing which resulted in narrowly missing a car. As the driver coasted slowly in front of me and wagged her finger in my direction, I responded with, “Sorry.

I’m just a little Irma-dumb.” She nodded, understood, forgave me and withdrew her finger.

Over the next few weeks, I witnessed drivers bypass lights and stop signs, cross several lanes of traffic, or fumble with GPS apps while in motion. Stress-induced brain fog, slow thinking, and low energy occur so often that sometimes we hardly notice them. We develop habits or workarounds to manage these symptoms, and not until the haze of stress lifts from our brains, do we realize just how severely affected we were.

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When we experience unusual amounts of frenetic, emotional activity, our bodies compensate by fueling us with the energy we need to survive. Picture finding a mouse in your bedroom. You gasp, jump onto the nearest piece of furniture and move as far away from it as you can. That gasp fills your upper chest cavity with shallow breath, and this signals to the body that you are under stress. The adrenal glands then release a flood of cortisol, so you can move and think faster to outsmart that wily mouse.

“The elevated activities of physiologic systems lead to wear and tear, called ‘allostatic load.’ It reflects not only the impact of life experiences, but also of genes, individual lifestyle habits (e.g. diet, exercise, substance abuse) and developmental experiences that set lifelong patterns of behavior and physiologic reactivity. Hormones associated with stress and allostatic load protect the body in the short run and promote adaptation, but in the long run allostatic load causes changes in the body that lead to disease,” according to research from the Psychiatric Clinics of North America.

Some of the most stressful conditions for most humans are fear of the unknown, financial insecurity and disharmonious relationships. Even those whose jobs are secure will be affected by the health and financial crises they witness around them. If this continues for months indefinitely which results in chronic stress than can genetically alter the immune system and elevate the risk of disease. That disease might not rear its head this month necessarily, but it could manifest even years down the road.

So here is the mistake I made which placed me in the unlucky half. A few weeks ago, I trimmed a tree in my yard that I did not realize was poisonous. Although I take excellent care of myself, eat nutritious foods and exercise regularly, I also had not taken into account how much the additional pressure I was under affected me. My face swelled so much that I could barely see, and

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I was covered from head to waist in a painful, itchy rash. I could hardly sleep at night, I had constant chills, and when fluid leaked from my eyes, the burning was so severe that I could not keep my eyes open.

However, my recovery from this was so rapid and dramatic that I have been asked by many people, “What did I take?”

The explanation is simple: my body was just imbalanced which is the reason I was so affected by that minorly poisonous tree.

But the response I had—you can think of it as physical PTSD—was so traumatic that it completely exhausted me. So I turned to a number of measures for healing.

I used whole food supplements, homeopathics and custom raw herbal traditional Chinese teas. In addition, since I am fortunate enough to work with an incredible team of practitioners, I received immediate treatments from each member of my team. I also visited a practitioner who specializes in an extremely painful but highly effective technique that I reserve for just such emergencies. I didn’t take just one “quick-fix” because I wanted results—yesterday.

We all make mistakes, like I did in not correctly identifying that tree. But it is possible to restore our health both naturally and efficiently, and to protect ourselves from the long-term allostatic load which can impact our genetic codes.

“The sage does not hoard.

The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself. The more he gives to others, the more he gets himself.” —Lao Tzu Dr. Cynthia Clark, Acupuncture Physician, Applied Clinical Nutritionist, has an awardwinning practice in Bradenton. She and her team have empowered hundreds of patients to heal naturally from many ailments. As an engineer, she focuses on understanding the root causes of how systems work, from the human body to quantum mechanics.

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Biceps Tendon:

The Hidden Cause of Shoulder Pain

by Eric Winder, DC

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houlder pain can range from annoying to debilitating which can lead to a serious cramp in one’s lifestyle. In my fascia-focused practice, I treat a wide variety of shoulder conditions in people of all ages and fitness levels. The shoulder is complex with a multitude of muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues which require careful assessment and treatment.

Although most shoulder pain issues are not caused by just one point of injury, there is one area I treat more than any other—with tremendous success.

The most important place I treat for many types of shoulder pain is the outer biceps tendon in the upper arm. This is often true even when there is another diagnosis such as a rotator cuff tear or bursitis.

Of course, the biceps tendon itself can also be inflamed which causes direct tendonitis pain. No matter the type of shoulder pain, however, I find that fascia restriction around the outer biceps tendon is a major culprit, so releasing that restriction is a crucial part of successful treatment.

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A patient, whom I will refer to as Bill, came to our office not long ago for lower back pain, but also asked for help with a recent persistent shoulder issue. Raising his arm overhead was difficult, and he could feel sharp twinges of pain just by reaching forward and lifting a coffee mug. He also experienced a frequent ache in his upper arm that would wake him occasionally at night. A rotator cuff tear had been diagnosed by MRI, and he was considering an operation if the pain did not subside.

After a thorough examination, I explained to Bill that much of his shoulder problem resulted from muscular imbalance due to restrictions in fascia (fibrous connective tissue). Specifically, he had restrictions in the pectoral muscles of his chest, the supraspinatus muscle on top of his shoulder blade and the outer biceps tendon.

Therefore, I was able to inform him that, despite this rotator cuff injury, treatment of the restricted connective tissue should relieve much of his shoulder pain.

I treat many people with torn rotator cuffs, arthritic shoulders or other changes that seem untreatable except with surgery.

The reason I can help in these cases is not because releasing fascia restriction miraculously repairs a torn cuff or makes arthritis disappear. Rather, the tears and arthritis usually happen because the joint already has muscular imbalance and instability caused by restrictions in fascia. Treating these restrictions allows restoration of joint stability and muscular balance. This means the joint can move properly with optimum muscular control which, in turn, protects it from pain.

There are several possible causes of strains and injury to the outer biceps tendon. Most medical references point to activities that raise the arm overhead such as swimming or tennis, and this is indeed common. In my experience, an even more common cause is heavy or high-repetition curls that raise a weight as the arms are exercised.

In fact, I know a gym owner who no longer allows his personal trainers to teach biceps curls for weightlifting for this reason. The exercise is too stressful on the outer biceps tendon, and can cause tissue degeneration, even if it’s not painful. There-

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fore, I always recommend my patients to switch to other exercises to work out their biceps. This includes rowing-type motions and pull-ups (with palms facing away), as well as other alternatives.

For those who do curls with weights on a regular basis (either at the gym or perhaps a Silver Sneakers class), it’s important to know that just because there is no pain at the time does not mean it won’t cause damage. In Bill’s case, he had done heavy biceps curls on a regular basis for many years. He hadn’t worked out in recent months, but the degenerative change in the biceps tendon finally affected him, causing the painful shoulder.

Fortunately, when we released the various restrictions around his shoulder, his range of motion returned, and he was nearly pain-free. The most notable improvement occurred on a visit when we released the fascia tension within and around the outer biceps tendon. This improvement occurred despite the underlying rotator cuff tear. Bill stopped waking up with arm pain, and with a careful strengthening protocol, he could take surgery off his agenda.

As previously mentioned, shoulders are complex and finely tuned, but are also easy to take for granted when they function well. If a shoulder is painful, the cause is often not permanent tissue injury, but instead “kinks” in the fascia network of the shoulder musculature. The outer tendon of the biceps often plays a key role in causing shoulder pain. Fortunately, the tendon is amenable to fascia therapy, and afterward, can be protected by avoiding potentially harmful exercises like biceps curls.

With the COVID-19 crisis, our evening programs have moved online. You are invited to attend a Zoom webinar on May 27, 6:30 p.m. You will learn in-depth about fascia, why it is important, and how to solve fascia problems with gentle manual therapy. Dr. Eric Winder will discuss case examples, provide a treatment demonstration and hold a Q&A session following the presentation. Visit GentleBay.com to register for the Webinar. Dr. Eric Winder has 23 years in practice and focuses on relieving pain and restoring alignment and motion through fascia release therapies without forceful manipulation.

Induces deep calm reflexes to the mind and body necessary for health, sleep, and recovery Increases sensory proprioception to when imbalance is triggered Increases attention span and focus so function and control over oneself is improved Enhances self-acceptance and adaptability so people choose better habits and lifestyles Empowers a personal sense of stability independent of favorable events or others

Yoga THERAPY’s whole approach is help for CRISIS TIMES

by Paula Morris

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n times when we may feel the overwhelming reality of our vulnerability and helplessness, yoga therapy is a multidimensional method to help us manage and recover from crisis.

It is a mind-body alternative the Surgeon General in 2018 recommended to become a “first-line treatment” for mental and physical pain based on decades of research confirming mind-body interventions superior in long-term effectiveness when compared to patients receiving only medications, surgery, exercise, or physical therapy. One Harvard Medical study reported practitioners of therapeutic yoga had 43% fewer visits to hospitals in one year than people who did not practice yoga’s whole wellness approach.

Yoga Therapy effectively strengthens biophysical- psychosocial-spiritual resiliency. Physical exercise is only one part of yoga. Its other life-enhancing practices address what is most needed in crisis: Mindfulness to life choices and the importance of supportive self-care and safety for the whole.

Exercises to strengthen lungs, heart, and

breathing capacity and conserve vital body resources.

Resting of the sensory organs to overstimulation. Focus of the mind.

Meditation to transform anxiety into healthy responses, problem-solving actions, and immunity.

Daily practices individualized and integrated into our unique lives for deeper connection in life.

Key effects on anxiety, depression, loss, selfefficacy, and health as published by NIH:

Learn what you can do to be ready, resilient, and equipped with the resources to recover. Right now most of us are experiencing the overwhelming pains of “coronavirus”. Anxiety prescriptions are reported to have increased 34% between Feb and March alone. Fear is rampant. Beyond the viral threat that may compromise breathing and heart function, potential trauma is being experienced in our bodies, minds, and souls on many, and sometimes every, level of our former lives. Immunity is weakened by any deficits in our physical, mental, social, economic, and spiritual strength. Social distancing may have halted much of the lifestyle that formerly provided relief and security.

Sarasota’s Empowered 2 Wellness Yoga Therapy is here to help our community through the COVID crisis with private, personalized livestreamed sessions accessible to your home or office via Zoom. Call Call 941-316-6893. For more information go to Empowered2Wellness.com or visit YogaTherapy.Health.

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COVID-19 THANK YOU Resistance

and Resilience

by Fred Harvey, MD

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t looks as though we are in this era of COVID-19 for the long-haul. Now that we are deeply embedded in the pandemic, we now have at least some understanding of the process.

We have been educated by public health officials on a new term: “flattening the curve.� In other words, as we work together to flatten the curve of the graph which represents the number of new cases, it means the number of new cases on a daily basis will level off.

This indicates that convices: Our masked staff is available during this pandemic for health tagion has no longer spreads stions, consultations, treatment and prescription refills. Telehealth as rapidly, but that does not ointments remain an option to office visits for established Harvey mean the contagion has ter patients. As of May 1st, new and current patients may return into halted its spread altogether. office for an exam appointment. For the safety of our patients and Therefore, health officials caution against reopening m members, we have implemented strict sanitation and virus commerce and social contact ocols and each patient will be masked at the door. too quickly. Since the virus is Dr. Fred Harvey still active in the community, there will likely be more people infected once we resume activities. For this reason, we should plements: It is a perfect time to optimize your family's wellness with thewait Harvey Center to resume full activities only when the new cases drop to ipharmacy. We have two touchless delivery options: We will ship the supplements tofor your zero. The goal all home of us is to remain healthy in the midst of a continued pandemic that could last as long as 18 months. ou may pick them up curbside at The Harvey Center. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am - 4:30pm.

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This can be done this through meditation, as meditating to the frequencies of 2.4 Hz and 432 Hz will soothe the nervous system. Regular exercise is also critical to pump the lymphatic system and move immune cells throughout the body.

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Deep breathing exercises are helpful to maintain oxygen levels too since COVID-19 is a respiratory illness. Hydration is critical to maintain the integrity of mucous membranes—the wet skin inside our noses, mouths and eyes. Balanced nutrition with adequate calories, especially in protein, are also crucial to maintain the integrity of our immune systems. Nutritional supplementation can be helpful to this end, and there is a recommended list below.

Resilience is about response and recovery—in other words, a balanced immune system that responds appropriately to an infection, then rebuilds after the infection has been eliminated. Meditation, exercise, hydration and nutrition are all important for resilience. Remember, this disease is actually an overreaction of the

immune system to the virus, so consider it a simple cold-virus organism.

Humans do not generally die from a cold, and humans do not die from this infection itself. What people are dying from is an overreactive immune response.

Therefore, we need to balance our immune response, and the activities mentioned under resistance, as well as nutritional supplementation will be useful in bolstering our resilience. In fact, many of the supplements below can support both resilience and resistance in order to fight the virus and calm our overall immune response: • Vitamin D3: 5000–10000 units daily • Vitamin C: 3000–6000 mg daily, in divided doses • Vitamin A: 3000–1000 units daily • Echinacea or Beta Glucan: twice weekly

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Quercetin: 500–1000 mg twice daily Curcumin: 500–1000 mg daily Curcumin: 500–1000 mg enhanced absorption extract NAC (n-acetylcysteine) 600–900 mg twice daily Resveratrol 100–150mg daily Melatonin: 3–20 mg daily Elderberry: 500 mg, 17% extract daily Zinc: 20–60 mg daily, divided

Dr. Fred Harvey has been serving the West Coast of Florida since 1996, He is board-certified in Internal and Geriatric Medicine, as well as Holistic and Functional Medicine. For more information or questions about supplementation, please call The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine at 941-929-9355, located at 3982 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.

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Therapy, Michelle Giambra of Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu and Paula Morris of Empowered 2 Wellness.

They share coping mechanisms, rituals and modalities that anyone can practice, both while in quarantine and once the earth returns to its axis again. Now stand aside, COVID-19, because here is a self-care roundup directly from the healing frontlines:

Gena Lewis-Schibler,

Licensed Massage Therapist and Senior Partner, Fusion Therapy:

Self-Care in the Era of COVID-19 from the Healing Frontlines

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believe I can state with confidence that as we transitioned into 2020 just a few months ago, none of us envisioned an entire society on lockdown to shield our most vulnerable from the threat of a global pandemic. However, what used to seem like a fictional movie plot or an ancient historical record has now become our true lived experience.

While the impact of COVID-19 is touching all of us differently, no one remains unscathed. We are concerned for our health or that of a loved one. We question the stability of our jobs and finances. We mourn the distance of our social connections. We feel disappointment over our cancelled weddings, vacations, birthdays or graduations. We miss that sense of normal, those routines we took for granted. And yet—humans are wired to sustain and adapt, even in these most unusual circumstances.

So we will create new rhythms and practices to thrive in the tension. We will arm ourselves with precautions and safety measures to combat the virus itself. We will find creative, resourceful ways to maintain the bonds of community. And in time, we will emerge from this collective trauma with renewed appreciation not only for our own resilience, but also for the strength we draw from each other.

We all need to lock arms—metaphorically, of course—more than ever before, so to reinforce that we are in this together, I asked a few experts right here in Sarasota to offer advice on holistic wellness for the mind, body and spirit. Meet business owners and alternative health practitioners Gena Lewis-Schibler of Fusion 26

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Healthy lungs and a clean respiratory tract are essential for vitality, energy and longevity.

Most adults take about 12–15 breaths per minute, and children take about 20–30 breaths per minute. The main function of the lungs is to deliver oxygen to the red blood cells to eliminate carbon dioxide (CO2) from the body.

In addition, the respiratory tract works as a defense mechanism by filtering the air from pollutants and foreign substances.

This balances the pH level of blood, manages CO2 quantities and helps to control the blood pressure by converting a chemical in the blood known as angiotensin I into angiotensin II. Many people are exposed to airborne diseases, allergens, pollutants and other irritating factors on a daily basis, but dry salt therapy is an effective method to cleanse and detox the lungs, as well as invigorate the entire body with increased lung capacity and oxygen intake. Therefore, a consistent regimen of dry salt therapy is excellent to aid breathing and enhance overall quality of life.

Scientific research has even found that inhaled dry salt particles can help to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract and widen the airway passages.

These particles are also known to accelerate the transportation of mucus and elimination of residue and foreign allergens.

This naturally results in more oxygen intake and energy reserves which strengthen immune function. Dry salt is absorbent too, so it acts as a sponge to attract foreign substances and remove the buildup of these elements that cause respiratory ailments and conditions. At Fusion Therapy, we offer this modality in our Dead Sea salt rooms in private sessions to maximize safety. Clean lungs are healthy lungs—and, therefore, more resistant to this viral threat of COVID-19.

Michelle Giambra,

Licensed Massage Therapy, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and Self-Help Instructor, Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu: Be gentle, kind, patient and loving toward yourself. Support your immune system with nutrition, exercise and laughter! Allow tears to flow when they are present. Crying releases tension and stress.

Find healthy outlets for other strong emotions. Watch funny videos and movies—laughter is medicine for the body, mind and spirit. Limit the amount of time you spend watching or reading

the news. Consume the essential facts you need, process that information, then move on to something else. Be prudent in terms of what you ingest—this means information just as much as it does food and drink.

Connect with your inner stillness. If you find it difficult to reach a still place on your own, check out free meditations online.

I post guided meditations on my new YouTube channel “Michelle Giambra Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu.” Each week, I host live guided Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help and mudra meditations online too. Live group practice is powerful since it magnifies the experience, and this harmonizing energy flows into households and even communities. This can transform emotions, reduce stress or tension, and lift your spirits, all of which are crucial for a healthy, functioning immune system.

Finally, create space to rest and restore. Practice creative expression in whatever medium suits you—paint, draw, write, sculpt, dance, sing or play a musical instrument. The other night, I woke up at 2 a.m. I held my fingers. A wave of peace washed over me, and these words flowed into my mind: “I surrender. I trust. I allow. I receive. Effortlessly. I let go. Softly. I smile. Softly. I drift. In ease. I am.” After I wrote down those words, I realized that same message can also be read from bottom to top: “I am. In ease. I drift. Softly. I smile. Softly. I let go. Effortlessly. I receive. I allow. I trust. I surrender.”

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Yoga, meditation and controlled breathing are useful tools to cope with the effects of coronavirus. Here are some ways to tap into their benefits: • Realize there are three simultaneous pandemics: health, stress and economics. Since unresolved feelings of stress can lead to infection or illness which, in turn, affects the capacity to work, it’s important to funnel that stress into restorative selfcare. Yoga therapy is ideal for this because it reminds you to take more pauses, slow and deepen your breath, and balance

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movement with rest.

Move the body, rest the senses, calm the mind and connect to the earth. Resist both lethargy and overstimulation, as neither end of that spectrum is healthy. Turn off the news, pause that movie and logout of your emails. Then head outside to stretch your muscles and reconnect with the beauty of nature.

Focus on what actually matters in each moment of the day.

Examine the choices you make because they inform what values you practice and who you become. If health is a main priority, then direct your time and actions toward this. Yoga therapy will strengthen daily mindfulness in order to focus on what matters.

Remind yourself there are reasons to be grateful and find ways to give back. When you practice gratitude on a consistent basis, the natural response is to then be generous to others. Share your resources, talents, strengths, wealth and time with the people around you—from a safe and responsible distance, of course.

Take care of your mental health with meditation and conscious breathing. The mind and body react to the influences you allow in which impacts mental toughness. Listen to, process and feel the emotions you hold, then release what surfaces—anger, sadness, loss, fear, anxiety—through meditation and breathwork.

Use those same tools to boost physical resilience and immunity. Quick, shallow respiration impairs lung function and decreases oxygen level. But deep, slow, regulated breaths keep your heart rate, blood pressure, inflammation, adrenaline and stress hormones in balance which protects immune function.

Cultivate a yoga therapy practice right in your own home.

You can access this self-care outlet even in the era of social distancing because it streams in real-time on a computer or mobile device through Zoom video.

All three of these local practitioners are here to support you in this uncertain, high-pressure time. Connect with Gena Lewis-Schibler at 941-921-7900, GenaLewisLMT@yahoo.com or FusionTherapySarasota.com. Connect with Michelle Giambra at 941-228-2972, Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com or SuncoastJSJ.com. Connect with Paula Morris at 941-316-6893, YogaTherapyWithPaula@gmail.com or Empowered2Wellness.com.

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Healing the Immune System Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope

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ome 23 million Americans suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases—a category comprised of more than 80 conditions, including fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s disease, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and Type 1 diabetes. These pernicious disorders are notoriously difficult to diagnose, even harder to treat and can be debilitating, diminishing the quality of life for sufferers.

Another commonality is the increased prevalence of autoimmune disease in women versus men; in the case of lupus, for example, a nine-fold difference. Some early indicators are that this may be related to a “gene dosage effect”, as men with XXY chromosomes have the same risk of developing lupus as other women, and women with XXX chromosomes (known in medical parlance as “superwomen”) have an even higher risk of autoimmune disease, according to Judith James, 28

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chair of the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, in Oklahoma City.

Yet there is hope on the horizon, as scientific discoveries unlock important insights about the manifestation and progression of autoimmune diseases leading to new treatments and prevention tips. Evidence is also mounting around the role of diet and lifestyle in autoimmune conditions, giving patients new avenues for taking charge of their health instead of simply waiting for a cure.

Autoimmune diseases are chronic and can affect almost any part of the body, including the heart, brain, muscles, skin, eyes, joints, lungs, kidneys, glands, digestive tract and blood vessels. Each disease carries its own set of symptoms, but inflammation is nearly always present, and are all connected by how the immune system attacks

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the body’s healthy tissues. “Those shared characteristics hold the potential for shared treatments, and ultimately potentially common cures,” says Jane Buckner, president of the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), at Virginia Mason, in Seattle, which works to advance the prediction, prevention, reversal and cure of immune system diseases.

“I’m excited about our progress toward prevention. We are working to understand those tipping points in transitioning into disease that help us understand who is at highest risk, and helps give very directed therapies,” says James.

Self-Healing from Autoimmunity

By her early 20s, Mickey Trescott, of Willamette Valley, Oregon, was bedridden and had lost her job to autoimmune

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disease. At one point, doctors thought it was multiple sclerosis (MS); she was dizzy, numb, falling over and slurring her speech.

Eventually, she was diagnosed with both Hashimoto’s and celiac diseases, affecting the thyroid and small intestine, respectively. Trescott, a nutritionist, chef and author of The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, had been vegan for 10 years, but had a feeling that her body needed something different.

She found an early version of what would become known as the autoimmune protocol (AIP), and in following its guidelines, began to find relief. Trescott connected with other women and started a private Facebook group to share information on what was improving their condition from which the AIP community sprung. AIP, an elimination diet that seeks to reset the immune system by cutting out inflammation-causing foods and treating leaky gut, has much in common with the paleo diet and promotes vitamin- and nutrient-rich foods. However, every individual comes out of the AIP process with a customized diet.

For Trescott, “Gluten is a forever-no, and I am also allergic to dairy and sensitive to a lot of nightshade vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers.” It took three years to recover most of her functioning, and although she had been a personal chef, it was still challenging to determine a new approach to eating that didn’t include the grains and legumes that had been staples of her diet.

Trescott is still on medications, including the same thyroid support she’s relied on from the start. “There is a misconception that the AIP is an alternative to conventional medicine. We really pride ourselves on using all the tools in our toolbox, including surgery, medication and lifestyle changes,” she says.

Anecdotal successes like Trescott’s have led researchers to pursue funding to test the AIP’s efficacy. In a pilot study of 18 individuals with an average sick time of 19 years that didn’t respond to traditional medication, 73 percent were in clinical remission at the end of the trial, having followed the AIP. “It was a small sample size, but the results are promising,” says Trescott.

Physician, Healed Thyself

Like many physicians, Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients with drugs or surgical procedures—until the Iowa City doctor was diagnosed with MS in 2000. Within three years, despite conventional medical treatments, her back and stomach muscles had weakened to the point where she needed a tilt-recline wheelchair, and by the summer of 2007, she could no longer sit up.

Though Wahls had been a vegetarian on a low-fat diet for 20 years, she went back to eating meat and gave up all dairy, wheat and grains, but still wasn’t improving. Delving back into the science of her condition, Wahls realized that mitochondrial support was key, and the speed of her decline slowed while taking a cocktail of vitamins to support its functioning.

It wasn’t until she took a comprehensive approach to optimize everything she could take in through her food rather than relying on supplements that she saw radical results: Her brain fog, fatigue and pain went away and she biked around the block for the first time in six years. “Taking in nutrients in the form of food rather than supplements, you get related compounds and thousands of others in biologically anticipated ratios,” explains Wahls. “I still do take some supplements, but the magic is the food.”

Those key ingredients, says Wahls, include magnesium, zinc, selenium, sulfur, amino acids, cholesterol, omega-6 and omega-3s, fats, carnitine and creatine. Her rule of thumb for daily intake is three cups of leafy green vegetables; three cups of

sulfuric vegetables like cabbage, mushrooms and onions; and three cups of deeply pigmented vegetables, plus sources of protein for meat eaters and vegetarians.

While her work was initially not accepted, today she has funding from the National MS Society and her research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. “Basic science is now showing that the microbiome has a huge impact on the immune system activity and the brain; the food we eat can turn gene expression on and off,” says Wahls, who hasn’t taken any drugs for her autoimmune condition since 2008.

Buckner cautions against patients trying to manage disease with lifestyle changes alone, without giving available allopathic treatments a fair try. “People do better if they are treated early and aggressively. They are reliant on fewer medications down the road and don’t have permanent damage if they seek treatment early.”

However, even researchers focused on pharmaceutical approaches acknowledge the importance of diet and lifestyle.

Meggan Mackay, professor of Molecular Medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, at Northwell Health, in Manhasset, New York, believes this can play a critical role in disease management.

She cites numerous studies showing exercise as a stress-buster positively influencing disease outcomes, as well as a more specific study looking at the benefits of adding fish oil and vitamin D to the diets of lupus patients. “The rise in obesity, which is linked to increased inflammation in the U.S., may be one of reasons we are seeing more autoimmune disease than ever,” says Mackay.

At-risk individuals should be aware of factors under their control, adds James. “If someone is worried about autoimmune disease running in their family, monitoring and maintaining adequate vitamin D levels and avoiding smoking and other high-risk behaviors can help improve their chances.”

Even sleep patterns can play a role in disease manifestation, says the researcher.

In one study, individuals at high risk for autoimmune disease that slept less than seven hours per day were more likely to develop an autoimmune condition, according to James.

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There are some clear links between autoimmune diseases, such as the genetic predisposition that runs in families. “Someone with rheumatoid arthritis may have a sister with celiac disease, for example, and one individual may suffer from multiple autoimmune conditions. We can learn from these common genetic links,” says Buckner. These common links can serve as important clues. For example, Buckner says they are able to demonstrate changes in T cells in diabetes and MS that are the same, which might lead to common treatments for the two conditions.

While the process from basic scientific discovery to development of effective treatment can be slow, there are some concrete breakthroughs autoimmune researchers are excited about, having demonstrated ability to both prevent and delay disease. Citing a recent clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, “They have demonstrated in kids at high risk for developing Type 1

diabetes the ability to delay onset for at least two years. It’s an incredibly exciting finding,” says Buckner.

Mackay is hopeful about advances in basic science addressing specific immune system abnormalities linked to inflammatory problems. “Lupus is very challenging to diagnose and treat because it can affect every system in the body,” says Mackay, whose research team has focused on lupus

for decades. “The only forms of treatment have been very immune-suppressive medications that shut down the immune response. None of these medications are specific, so in shutting down the immune response to treat lupus, they in turn interfere with the body’s ability to fight off infection and cancer.” Researchers are now honing in on single cells from biopsies that indicate which proteins are abnormal, thereby helping develop more selective therapies, she says.

Seeing progress in the lab is one thing; seeing it in the waiting room is another, and that’s where autoimmune scientists and clinicians are really beginning to note a difference. “I’ve seen patients for 25 years, and when we started, we had very few options in my clinic, which was full of wheelchairs,” says Buckner. “In the last 20 years, we have seen an explosion in research and available treatments. I don’t have wheelchairs in my office anymore.”

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ovement comes in many colors, from modern dance to country line dancing, and there’s something for everyone, including those that claim to have two left feet. Dancing is healthy for the heart and improves cognitive function by forging new neural pathways in the brain. It builds stronger bones, helps balance and improves flexibility and endurance. Putting on dancing shoes also has a positive effect on depressive disorders, flooding the brain with endorphins that uplift mood and jumpstart motivation. Dance has found its way into the clinical setting as a psychotherapeutic tool for healing trauma, eating disorders and addictions.

Dancing, in essence, is for everyone. “Dance is a human right, a feature of almost every culture in the world, and our natural inclination to dance is one of the things that makes us human,” says David Leventhal, program director of Dance for PD, a nonprofit Parkinson’s Disease program of the Mark Morris Dance Group, in Brooklyn.

Valerie Durham, a modern dancer in Baltimore specializing in the Isadora Duncan technique, concurs, “Birds don’t consider if they have talent for singing, they just sing. They sing because they have a voice. Similarly, dance is a right offered to anyone with a body.”

A Deterrent for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease and Cancer Going dancing on a Friday night also proves to nourish the brain. A 2017 study published in Frontiers of Aging Neuroscience shows evidence that dance increases white matter that diminishes with cognitive decline. An older study sponsored by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and published in the New England Journal of Medicine spotlights data gathered during a 21-year period and reveals that regular social dancing can reduce the risk for dementia in seniors by 76 percent.

“A number of peerreviewed research studies point to dance’s ability to improve motor skills and function of people living with Parkinson’s disease—balance, gait and tremor. Dance is expressive, giving people a creative voice when it feels that their capacity for physical, vocal and facial expression is being taken away,” says Leventhal.

Durham, who worked with patients at the University of Florida Shands Hospital Arts in Medicine Program in the 1990s, witnessed memorable responses from cancer patients. “We danced with patients who were attached to IVs and those even in the ICU, some who were

partially or even completely paralyzed, people who maybe could dance only with their eyes. And yet they danced,” marvels Durham. “Getting the lymphatic system, endorphins and breath flowing all elevate the body out of pain mode.”

Dancing from the Soul All forms of dancing have the capability to free the spirit and heal deep emotional wounds buried in the memory-holding fascia of the body’s soft tissues. Ecstatic dance, which has roots in ancient spiritual practices, is an unstructured option that dilutes limiting, self-conscious habits.

These days, ecstatic dance gatherings have been organized in cities around the world.

“There’s a vast movement in the dance world that has nothing to do with performance, but rather, is done for the joy of inhabiting a body in motion. Ecstatic dance is a free-form conscious dance and is a vibrant global community for people who love music and movement,” says Donna Carroll, founder of Ecstatic Dance International, in San Francisco. “When we can be courageous enough to turn away from our cultural norms that say you need ‘talent’ to dance, we get a chance to experience music through our bodies, and it can be quite pleasurable and life-affirming.

Ecstatic dance is one of the most effective methods to return to what matters, to our bodies, to our ‘home’, and is accessible for people of all abilities.”

In her artistic sphere of performance art, Durham has seen her students blossom from the inside-out. “They are able to connect with the deep wisdom in their bodies, thereby releasing old energetic wounds. Depression and anxiety are relieved during dance because you are so consciously consumed with the present moment of the steps and the music. Dancers will find that they feel more joyful and at peace at the end of a dance session.”

For Leventhal, moving the body is a blessing for all: “Dance should be accessible and enjoyable to everyone, regardless of physical or cognitive challenges.”

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resh-cut flowers can elevate a space with color, scents and textures that draw the eye and nose, but professional floral designs can be pricey.

DIY arranging, however, is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can also help cultivate mindfulness. Flower arranging is more than just a decorative art; it’s a spiritual activity that helps create a kinship with nature and merge the indoors and outdoors.

Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, dates back to the seventh century, when floral offerings were made at Buddhist altars, according to Jeanne Ha, owner of the Washington Flower School, in Takoma Park, Maryland. In the 16th century, Japanese samurais practiced flower arranging prior to combat to help calm them and stay centered, a stress-reducing activity most of us can benefit from today.

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healthy, professional-looking bouquet doesn’t take years of flower designing to achieve; these tricks of the trade will help neophyte designers get started.

To loosen up tightly wound buds, breathe on them.

Hot breath will open buds up faster, says publisher and arranger Kathy Jentz.

An arranging technique Jentz recommends is clustering blossoms between the index finger and thumb of the less-dominant hand, resulting in a tight arrangement that can be held in place by a rubber band pulled up to the tops of the stems.

If working with hydrangeas or other flowers with woody stems, smash open the stems along the length to get more water circulation.

Consider upcycling common containers to make flower vases, Jentz says. “You can create recycled vases out of old jars and bottles, or use chalk paint to colorfully cover over a tin can.”

The secret sauce in flower food is simply sugar and citric acid, says Jentz, so a little lemonade mix added to the water of an arrangement will work fine in a pinch.

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The good news is you can’t mess up flowers.

As with any artistic medium, creative choices are important in floral arranging.

We can opt for a fussy, formal style, a rustic farmhouse look or a modern, asymmetrical design. “The good news is you can’t mess up flowers. Whether multidimensional or one-sided, monochromatic or multicolored, you really can’t go wrong,” says Kathy Jentz, publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine and a flower arranging instructor in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Like a good meal, the ingredients of a bouquet are as important as how they are assembled. Start with organic, pesticidefree buds. “Look for local, seasonal flowers, which will be fresher and last longer than those flown in,” says Betty Ann Galway, a certified floral designer and instructor at the Norfolk Botanical Garden, in Virginia.

Farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture CSAs and pick-your-own farms are all great places to find locally, sustainably grown flowers, according to Jentz. To select for long shelf life, look for fresh-looking stamens and foliage, and firm heads on flowers. Mums, carnations and asters will last up to three weeks, says Galway.

When selecting flowers, Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer at the Washington, D.C., Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, recommends starting with a color

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Finding a Floral Style

scheme, whether limiting the palette to one or two colors, using analogous colors like pinks and purples or selecting complementary colors like blues and oranges. “It’s also good to find a focal flower or a show-stopper that will immediately draw attention to a bouquet,” says Wilber.

Prepping the flowers before arranging will also prolong an arrangement’s longevity, including cutting stems diagonally to provide more surface area for water, suggests Jentz. She also recommends plunging flowers into cool water immediately after trimming their stems. Leaves pump water up the stem, so leave a few on while clearing those from the bottom that would otherwise be submerged in water, adds Galway.

There are many ways to create structure for an arrangement, most of which is often hidden. Wilber stuffs chicken wire into an opaque container and then tapes down the top with a grid of floral tape to provide more control over the direction of the stems. Ha uses floral foam, soaked to provide hydration, into which stems can be inserted at any angle to create a gravity-defying design.

Different styles of arranging draw from different principles, but many common rules of thumb apply; for example, using odd numbers of each type of flower and adding in the largest flowers first to create an anchor for the composition. For a rustic, farm-totable bouquet, look beyond just blooms to incorporate seed pods, grasses and other foliage from the backyard or woods, says Wilber. These will not only fill in gaps left by thin-stemmed flowers, but also help create contrast in texture, she adds, recommending that 70 percent of the container be green.

Once the design is complete, finetune the arrangement by stepping back to see the big-picture look and making any adjustments, removing discolored leaves and adding greenery to any bald spots, says Wilber. Many designers wrap large, flat leaves around the inside of a container for a clean, polished look that hides the stems.

Most importantly, don’t forget to stop and smell the lilacs. Let the flowers lead the design and let go of any unattainable vision of perfection. “Appreciating the flowers and being thankful is an important part of the process, too,” says Ha. Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Soul Nourishment The Kitchen As Sacred Space

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n our busy lives, grabbing food on the run or eating while standing at the kitchen counter is often the norm. Designating the kitchen as a practical sanctuary and seeing the sacredness of food not only makes it more conducive to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but also gives our spirits much-needed satiety.

“If we don’t touch the transcendent— emotionally and spiritually—physical nourishment won’t fill us up,” says Ronna Kabatznick, Ph.D., former psychological consultant to Weight Watchers International and the author of The Zen of Eating: Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems. “Seeing the kitchen as sacred is something that represents gratitude, beauty and blessings.”

Delia Baron, co-author of Better Together Kitchen: Beautiful Recipes to Share With People You Love and the host of seasonal food workshops with partner Ronnit Hoppe in Melbourne, Australia, concurs, “The kitchen is often the heartbeat of the home and the best place to gather, feast, chat and create beautiful memories and rituals. The kitchen is also a place to connect to our food source.”

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Fun and Felicity

Preparing meals the old-fashioned way can slow us down and foster mindfulness, but Kabatznick emphasizes that cooking is irrelevant. “Look at the kitchen in terms of possibilities: ‘What can I create in this space?’ You don’t have to turn into Julia Child,” she says, adding, “You could be eating Chinese takeout or a prune; it’s all about mindset and simple rituals like saying a blessing, appreciating what we eat as a great gift.” Kabatznick encourages everyone to eat with dignity, and this includes using the good dishes, putting fresh flowers on the table and eating with awareness.

Seeing the kitchen as the inspired nucleus of the home, it’s natural to add favorite items like art prints, colorful jars, sentimental treasures, dried flowers and other seasonal delights to nourish daily contentment. Conjuring an element of joy adorns the mundane. “Put on some music to put you in either a peaceful or joyful mood,” says Molly Larkin, author, healing practitioner and blogger at Ancient Wisdom for Balanced Living (MollyLarkin.com), in Corrales, New Mexico. “Turn off the TV and give everyone in the family a job.

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Meal prep can be enjoyable and even relaxing in a calm environment. For Baron, organization is key. She advises, “Having all the ingredients you need and working in a clean space also helps make the experience rewarding.”

The smallest of kitchens can be abundant and organized with the help of a little innovation. A simple bookcase can offer additional shelf space for dry goods, bowls of produce or favorite cups. A small end table can hold a favorite tea pot and a jar of gourmet dark chocolate. A beautiful basket can hold go-to spice jars, and a pretty pitcher near the stove can accommodate a multitude of cooking utensils. “If you can’t fit it all out of sight in a cabinet, get some glass jars, fill them with grains, flours and legumes and line them up on the countertop. It will be neat, and you can see what you have,” suggests Larkin.

In the end, a well-nourished body and spirit fosters a beautiful life and inspires the same in others. An advocate for supporting the hungry in all communities, Kabatznick underscores local efforts and seeing the big picture of our relationship with food: “Taking out the garbage and cleaning up is also a sacred act if we bring that attitude into it. Food connects us to the Earth, the moon and the stars. From the seed to the truck driver—everything and everyone involved—the process of food is miraculous.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Laugh throughout the meal preparation.

Dance as you cook. Do the same thing if you live alone.”

Preparing food, whether a healthy smoothie or a gourmet weekend dinner for two, is a way to express love for ourselves and others. Baron loves the presence of plants, lovely ceramics and interesting platters and dishes, and notes, “Families can definitely shop, chop, cook and mealplan together to make the kitchen a fun place to be. Doing these things together is very bonding and sends the message that looking after yourself is important.”

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SACRED SERVINGS

Spring Fever Salad with Flowers and Fruit Yields: 4 servings

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1 head romaine or green leaf lettuce 8 medium-large organic strawberries, thinly sliced, or 2 small packages of fresh organic raspberries Handful of fresh, chemical-free flowers from the garden or store’s produce section: nasturtium, pansies and/or calendulas; gathered wild: spring violets and dandelion blooms

In-the-Bowl Dressing:

Moroccan-Spiced Red Lentil Soup

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Yields: 4 servings 4 cups water 1½ cup red lentils 1 tsp sea salt 1 medium-size organic carrot, chopped in bite-size pieces 2 soft, dried apricots, chopped, or 1 Tbsp golden raisins or 2 dates, chopped ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp ground coriander seeds or ½ tsp crushed coriander seeds ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp crushed or ground cumin seeds 2 tsp extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil

Juice from one fresh tangerine 1 part organic apple cider vinegar to 2 parts avocado oil Dash of sea salt Add avocado oil, apple cider vinegar and salt into a large bowl, swirl around twice. Tear (don’t chop) lettuce and add to the preliminary dressing. Squeeze tangerine juice over lettuce and toss lightly until well-dressed. Place strawberry slices over salad. Sprinkle (don’t toss) flowers on top or artfully place where desired.

Serve immediately.

Bring water, carrots, apricots and all spices and seasonings to boil. Add red lentils, stir once and set heat to low. Cover pot with lid. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, remove from heat. Add olive oil and allow to sit for five minutes before serving.

Optional toppings for each bowl: finely chopped red onion, red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro and/or a sprinkle of turmeric.

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

Whole-Grain Dark Chocolate-Banana Muffins Yields: 12 muffins ½ cup organic whole-wheat flour, sifted (protein-rich, gluten-free option: 1 cup organic brown rice flour and ½ cup organic soy flour or 1 cup organic brown rice flour and ½ cup garbanzo flour) ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup coconut sugar, evaporated cane juice or turbinado ½ tsp salt 3½ tsp fresh baking powder 1 cup water or unsweetened non-dairy milk (or half of each to make a cup) 2 tsp extra-virgin, cold-pressed olive oil or cold-pressed sunflower oil 2 organic eggs, beaten (for vegan option: ¼ to ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce) 2 tsp natural vanilla extract 1½ mashed ripe bananas 2 tsp molasses 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp cloves ¼ tsp dried ginger 2 dashes of nutmeg 1 dash of allspice (optional) Pre-heat oven to 400° F and grease muffin tin with sunflower or olive oil (or line with cupcake papers). Sift flour and cocoa powder into bowl. Add baking powder, salt, sugar and spices; mix well. Combine water/milk, vanilla, molasses, oil and eggs (or apple sauce), and add to dry mixture. Stir, lifting the spoon high with each stirring to get air into the mixture. Do not beat or overmix.

Leave it a bit lumpy.

Fold in bananas. Fill muffin cups half to three-quarters full and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden toothpick comes out clean. Place muffin tin on wire rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing each muffin by hand (avoid turning tin over to get muffins out, or the extra-moist, fruit-filled muffins might come apart).

Optional treat: Dip muffin tops into melted coconut oil and roll in coconut sugar or turbinado. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Recipes by Marlaina Donato, author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Eye Care for Kids A Clear Path to Healthy Vision

by Ronica A. O’Hara

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he blurry distant vision of myopia is a worldwide epidemic. Nearsightedness has doubled in the U.S. since 1971 to 42 percent, and in some Asian countries it affects 90 percent of teens and adults, reports the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Eye doctors say the key time to pay attention is during childhood, because myopia and other eye and vision problems can be reversed or stabilized if addressed at an early age.

“Parents tend to assume that vision problems aren’t a concern for the young and healthy, but it’s never too early to promote healthful habits or to be on the lookout for potential vision issues,” advises ophthalmologist Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., medical director of the Clearview Eye & Laser Medical Center, in San Diego.

Ophthalmologists and optometrists recommend having a child’s eyes tested at 6 months, 3 years and 5 or 6 years to detect nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, “lazy eye” (amblyopia), crossed or misaligned eyes (strabismus) and other potential problems. “For signs of trouble, I ask parents if they have seen their child have an eye that wanders or if the child covers an eye regularly, they are rubbing their eyes or playing with their 36

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toys close to their face,” says optometrist Nathan Langemo, of the Hopkins Eye Clinic, in Hopkins, Minnesota.

If myopia becomes severe, it can lead to retinal detachment, premature cataracts and glaucoma in adulthood, but early detection is possible. An Ohio State University study of 4,500 children found that myopia in eighth-graders could be predicted in the first grade by their eyeglass prescription. Children at age 6 are naturally slightly farsighted, and those with normal vision are more likely to become myopic later.

A common medical treatment to slow myopia in kids is daily use of 0.01 percent atropine eye drops, the medication used to dilate an eye before an exam. It slowed down nearsightedness by roughly 50 percent in Singapore children. A new, twoyear study shows that combining the eye drops with nightly contact lens-wearing is 28 to 38 percent more effective. For preschoolers with amblyopia, an iPad game called Dig Rush was shown to be helpful in a University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center study. Hong Kong researchers report that 15 weeks of acupuncture beat out eye patches for treating children with lazy eyes, resolving the condition in 41 percent of cases, compared to 16 percent.

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The simplest preventive strategy for myopia may be simply to shoo children outdoors every day, including involving them in outdoor sports. Researchers aren’t sure whether it’s the vitamin D effect or the fact that when they are outdoors kids focus more on distant objects like trees and balls than when reading a book or screen, but recent studies in Taiwan and Denmark have verified that more time outdoors is linked to less myopia. Even sitting in sunlight inside while reading or using fullspectrum light bulbs is protective, say researchers. When outdoors, “Make sure the child has 100 percent UVA and UVB sun protection for the eyes,” advises Langemo, including using UV contact lenses.

Evidence is mixed on whether closeup reading brings on childhood myopia, but a study of 500 college students that heavily used computers found 53 percent reporting headaches, 55 percent with burning sensations in the eyes and 48 percent with tired eyes. When kids focus on a computer, their eye-refreshing blinking rate slows from 10 to 12 times a minute to three or four times a minute, says optometrist Marc Grossman, of New Paltz, New York, author of Natural Eye Care: Your Guide To Healthy Vision and Healing.

He recommends taking breaks at least 10 minutes every hour, using homeopathic eye drops and gently massaging the eyes by moving fingers from the inner corner, around the upper socket and underneath, stopping about six times to massage each point for five to 10 seconds.

It’s also important to remove household hazards. Medical emergency rooms increasingly report eye injuries in kids from popular toy weapons like Nerf, BB guns and paintball guns, as well as colorful detergent pods that preschoolers love to squeeze or bite, plus aerosol spray from paint, hairspray, cleaning products and bug repellants.

Feeding children the right foods, including lots of vegetables, fruits and grains, also benefits their eyes. The omega-3s in fish oil, nuts and seeds help minimize dry eye, and leafy greens and eggs have the eye-protective antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.

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

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Jonathan Safran Foer on Conscious Eating to Save the Planet

by Julie Peterson

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onathan Safran Foer, the prize-winning author of bestselling novels that include Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, turned to nonfiction in his 2009 book, Eating Animals, about the morality of food choices in a factory-farm age. His most recent book, We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast, argues that only collective action will save our home and way of life, and it starts with what is on our plate.

He points out that there’s often a painful disconnect between the way we think of ourselves and the actions that we take that inadvertently and negatively affect the planet, and that science can help us make more informed choices.

How did you make the connection between diet and climate change?

For anybody who has even the tiniest amount of curiosity about human interaction with the climate, it’s something you can’t possibly avoid learning about. The science is readily available now, and it’s extremely comprehensive. It’s important to continuously come back to that scientific consensus to make clear that this is nobody’s theory or perspective. Ninety-seven percent of climate scientists agree.

Did anything in researching climate science surprise you?

There’s a lot that startled me. A lot that

scared me. I was surprised by how wrong we have been and how wrong we often are about what matters… putting the emphasis in the wrong places or not knowing where to put it at all.

There are four activities that matter more than all others in terms of an individual’s relationship with the environment: having fewer children, eating less meat or animal products, flying less and driving less.

As somebody who has spent a lot of time recycling and not using plastic straws, I was surprised to learn that those activities are very low impact compared to the four I mentioned. I was surprised by how broad that misunderstanding is. Think about our response to coronavirus compared to our response to climate change. The way governments are acting together to do what needs to be done for a virus makes it all the more puzzling how ineffectual the response to climate change is.

If people can’t do everything that needs to be done, what small steps can they take that will have a collective impact?

We all need to question what our own limits are, what we can do and then do that with rigor. We don’t need to stop flying, we just need to do it a lot less. I wouldn’t encourage anyone to suddenly become vegan.

I think a better idea is to eat as few animal products as possible, and if that amount is zero, great. If it’s once a week or once a

day, then that’s a hell of a lot better than doing nothing. Rather than measuring the distance from some ethical perfection, we want to measure the distance from doing nothing at all.

Why is it such a struggle for people to follow through on climate change goals?

I think that if we approach change as if it isn’t difficult, then we diminish our chances of being able to sustain change. A lot of the things we need to give up are fun. It’s a shame we can’t solve climate change by not eating broccoli; we would have done it already.

Climate change requires a different sort of moral imagination because, realistically, you and I aren’t going to die because of it. Human nature makes it more difficult to have an energetic response for something less immediate.

What call to action would you like to convey?

We have a feeling of helplessness, a feeling that there’s nothing we can do, but there is a lot that we can do and must do.

The easiest and most powerful way to begin is with what we eat. That doesn’t mean you become vegan tomorrow, but tomorrow is a wonderful time to start eating fewer animal products. It’s a journey, not an event.

Julie Peterson writes about health and the environment. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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THE MATRIX OF LIFE Boosting Collagen for Better Health

by Maya Whitman

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ollagen, a protein, holds us together from the inside-out, helping to build bones and providing the scaffolding that knits our bones and organs together. Stress and poor lifestyle habits, such as smoking and eating too much sugar, can contribute to its breakdown and accelerate the aging process, but strategic dietary choices and supplements can have a significant positive impact on our skin, as well as underlying conditions.

Although celebrated for its cosmetic effects, “Most people are surprised to learn that collagen is equally important for blood vessels and tissues surrounding and supporting the internal organs,” says Pamela Schoenfeld, a dietitian and nutritionist in Raleigh, North Carolina, and author of The Collagen Diet: Rejuvenate Skin, Strengthen Joints and Feel Younger by Boosting Collagen Intake and Production.

Collagen is mostly found in tendons, ligaments and skin, and is also abundant in bones, cartilage, muscles, corneas, blood vessels, the gut, vertebrae discs and teeth.

In studies, collagen supplements show promise for joint pain, arthritic conditions, osteoporosis and heart health.

A Penn State study of 147 student athletes found that those that took 10 grams of collagen hydrolysate daily for 24 weeks had significantly less joint pain while walking and at rest compared to a placebo group.

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A 2012 study featured in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that 1,200 milligrams of collagen hydrolysate taken daily decreased joint pain in older people by 20 percent compared to a placebo. In a 2018 study, post-menopausal women that took five grams of collagen daily for a year had better bone buildup and less bone degradation. A 2017 Japanese study of 31 healthy adults found that those that took 16 grams of collagen daily had more flexible arteries after six months.

Essential Foods

Collagen health starts with our diet.

Leafy greens and jewel-toned, lycopenerich vegetables, like beets, red peppers, tomatoes, berries and pomegranates, as well as seeds, including chia, sunflower and pumpkin, all pack a collagen punch.

Schoenfeld recommends bone broth, too, for its joint-lubricating molecules called glycosaminoglycans, which hold many times their weight in water.

Kellyann Petrucci, a naturopathic doctor in Philadelphia and author of Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet, concurs: “Bone broth is more than a soup. It’s concentrated healing and contains a bioavailable form of collagen your body can use immediately. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, amino acids and

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so much more.” She also recommends sulfur-rich foods like eggs, broccoli, onions, garlic and cauliflower, as well as shellfish and red meat in moderation for copper. “Copper activates the enzyme that is critical in producing collagen,” she explains.

Also important, according to Petrucci, is vitamin C: “If you’re depleted of vitamin C, your body won’t make any collagen.

Experiment with broccoli, kiwi, tomatoes and various citrus fruits. Bioflavonoids also improve the ability of vitamin C to be absorbed and utilized.”

Schoenfeld recommends chicken, including the skin; omega-3-rich fish with edible bones, such as sardines and canned salmon; and proline-rich, aged cheeses and yogurt. “Gelatin is also a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy collagen and can be added to foods high in water like soups, stews, hot cereals, as can bone broth and collagen powders,” she says.

Supplements

A 2019 review of 11 studies published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found that oral collagen hydrolysate or tripeptide at dosages ranging from 2.5 grams to 10 grams a day increased “skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density” and showed promise for wound healing and skin aging. Aloe vera, ginseng, berries, garlic, hyuralonic acid and red light therapy also boost collagen production, according to osteopathic physician and author Joseph Mercola.

For vegans, British homeopath Melissa Foreman recommends homeopathically-based minerals known as tissue salts at low potency, “which offer the benefits of meat-derived collagen and bone broth without having to ingest a meat product.” She personally relies on a combination of Nat phos, Calc phos and Kali sulph to promote new skin cells and improve the skin cell matrix. “These remedies are totally animal-free,” she says.

“You can produce a supplement similar to collagen powder and it has the same health benefits of bone broth.”

Maya Whitman is the author of several books.

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Homeopathic CollagenBoosters

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omeopathic physician Melissa Foreman, of Brighton, England, recommends the following tissue salts:

Calc phos for strengthening bones and

easing stiff joints, is particularly recommended for active people, aging athletes and menopausal women. It supports growth, builds cells, supports teeth and nail strength, and helps ease irritable bowel syndrome.

Calc fluor promotes elasticity and

flexibility. It’s essential for tendon and bone health; softens, strengthens and tones the skin; and helps when the digestive organs have lost their elasticity and become compromised.

Silica is found in hair, nails and bones.

It decreases inflammation, eases painful joints, supports and strengthens nails, encourages new hair growth and improves the length and quality of eyelashes.

Nat Mur brings moisture to the skin and regulates the moisture content of every cell in the body. It promotes hydrochloric acid, helping to prevent heartburn, bloating, colic and flatulence.

Nat phos is known as the antacid of the biochemical world and like collagen, can protect the gut by neutralizing acids.

FINDING CALM During Trying Times

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by Laurie Nadel

rom the moment we wake up and log on to our day, we are flooded with news about people whose days started off much the same, with an expectation of going from point A to point B, to lunch, to point C and then back home.

But something happened. A tornado touched down in the neighborhood. Or a train derailed in a cousin’s hometown. Or, like now, an invisible killer stalks the globe, threatening to take our life or the life of someone we know.

Within seconds, we are flooded with horror and helplessness. Unable to stop the cascade of acute stress hormones, our bodies shift into fight-or-flight mode or leave us frozen like deer in the headlights.

Whether we see what is happening online, on screen or in real time, we feel unsafe in our own skin. Although disturbing images can be swiped away, when something bad happens to us, we don’t know what to do.

We can’t change the channel.

Even during these tough times, we can find opportunities to develop new strengths and grow individually and together. To start with, we need emotional first aid to help us find calm quickly. We can do this by locating the tension points in our body and asking them what color would help them feel calm. Then we can inhale that color, letting it find its way within to soothe our cells, and exhale our stress by breathing out a different color.

We can repeat this technique as long and as often as needed. Teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida, report that this really works for kids, too.

To heal means to make whole.

It doesn’t mean to make something go away. Hardship is part of life’s journey.

Even this global pandemic can serve as our spiritual wake-up call to learn how different spiritual traditions heal from life-shattering events. Five gifts offer us the keys to wholeness: n Humility helps us accept what we cannot change. n Patience takes the edge off when the hurt lasts longer than we want. n Empathy keeps us connected for the long haul. n Forgiveness means forgiving ourselves, our leaders and God. n Growth lets us look back with thanks for what we learned when the journey of life was anything but comfortable and easy.

Let’s journey together.

Laurie Nadel, a Manhattan psychotherapist, is the author of The Five Gifts: Discovering Hope, Healing and Strength When Disaster Strikes.

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New Virtual Gatherings!

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It is unlikely a pet will become infected and serve as a source of infection for people.

Sunday Gatherings - 11 am via FaceBook Live Tuesday Prayer Circle - 7 pm via Zoom Thursday Meditation - 6:30 via Zoom Find Links & More at CSLCulturalCoast.org Follow us on FB & YouTube Info@CSLCulturalCoast.org

Coronavirus Pet Safety Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners

by Shawn Messonnier

Rev. Theresa Fieberts

Creating Something New!

I find hope in the darkest of days and focus in the brightest.

I do not judge the universe. ~Dalai Lama

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here are many types of coronavirus.

COVID-19 is new—a novel coronavirus—and there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in dogs or cats. Dogs can become infected with a canine coronavirus. It is fairly speciesspecific and will not infect people, but can infect cats (without causing clinical disease in naturally infected cats). Most infected dogs do not show symptoms and recover without showing signs of infection; young puppies may exhibit mild diarrhea.

Cats have their own coronavirus that, like dogs, usually causes an asymptomatic infection, or may cause mild diarrhea or mild respiratory infection (especially in kittens). However, this coronavirus, for unknown reasons, can mutate in the GI tract and transform into the (usually) lethal feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) virus (this occurs in about 10 percent of infected cats).

Again, this feline coronavirus will not infect dogs or people, and only infects felids. (A curious note is that cats can become infected with the human SARS coronavirus experimentally and naturally, but do not become ill, and the original SARS virus was suspected to have originated from a mongoose.) As with human coronaviruses, canine and feline coronaviruses can survive outside of the pet’s body for a period of time, especially in a colder

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environment, but are easily killed with most soap or disinfectants.

Dogs and cats that develop their own coronaviral diseases will not infect people.

However, by serving as fomites (objects that can carry an infectious organism on the surface), dogs and cats could potentially carry a virus on their coat or skin if an infected family member gets infected material (saliva, respiratory droplets, etc.) onto the animal.

Like any other surface in the home, the virus could transfer from the surface of the pet to other uninfected family members. (This is usually by hand to face transfer.)

To be safe, it may be wise to keep the family pet away from the infected family member, or at least have the infected family member bathe and/or wipe the pet’s coat with a wet washcloth before the pet is exposed to uninfected family members.

Keep in mind that maintaining proper blood levels of vitamin D in people and in pets is important in minimizing infectious diseases.

Shawn Messonnier, DVM, is the owner of Paws & Claws Holistic Animal Hospital, in Plano, Texas, and an award-winning author and host on Martha Stewart Radio.

This is an evolving topic. As new discoveries and research arise, check the Centers for Disease Control website (cdc.gov) for the latest advisories and recommendations.

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SATURDAY, MAY 2 Spiritual Disharmony Reboot - 12pm. With stress relief expert Ray Foley. How wonderful would it be if combatting spiritual disharmony was enhanced by hitting a couple of keys on your computer! It’s possible! The SRC4U software was developed to seek out and neutralize the negative energy that results from stress, both major and minor. SRC4U stands for Stress Relieving Companion for You. This leading-edge energy medicine software marries 21st Century technology with a variety of ancient modalities and therapies. It can be used in home for family and friends or by health practitioners to enhance every aspect of their business model. Almost every dis-ease and dis-harmony has its origins in STRESS. In this 45-minute demonstration you’ll learn how to use 21st Century technology to bolster your healing abilities and bring spiritual harmony back into your lived experience. Love donation to Shelterbox for Syrian refugees. Sign up: www.

TinyURL.com/LongevityOnline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-9239355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 ECK Light and Sound Service - 11am-noon.

MEETING CANCELLED. In its place: We suggest visiting Eckankar.org for information about this spiritual path, under Home column select What is Eckankar? for information about this spiritual path.

Local contact number: 941-358-0325.

TUESDAY, MAY 5 Free Medical Cannabis Educational Event - Sponsored by Muv, Trulieve, Surterra - 5:307:30pm. Please join us for our virtual informational event. Here, you will find answers to your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to consultations – now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux! We are excited about this educational seminar sponsored

by Muv, Trulieve & Surterra. We hope you can join us! Event Sponsors Muv, Trulieve & Surterra. Call 941-217-6828 to register, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota.

Re-Creating Through Re-Intentioning - 7pm.

As we begin to re-enter our lives in a different way than we have before, we have the opportunity to look again at what and how we seek to create for ourselves personally and in the world as we know it. Discover how to both practically and consciously re-create your intentions with a renewed clarity and focus to create a powerfully new experience of you and your life. Sarasota Center of Light, 941-9536620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul - 10-11am.

MEETING CANCELLED. In its place: We suggest visiting Eckankar.org under Home column select

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HU: Experience the Sound of Soul. Learn how to download the HU app to your cellphone by visiting Eckankar.Blog.Org, select: Sound of Soul (option).

Local contact number: 941-358-0325.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 Life Mastery 3: Energy Healing for OverThinkers - 6pm. With philosopher and author, Elizabeth A Wilson. In this 45-minute workshop, enjoy a demonstration of the surprising relationship between logic and alchemy, with a simple but powerful metacognition tool that will help you maintain right thought about your healing. This is perfect for you if you find yourself often “in your head” or if you find it hard to really believe in or sometimes even sabotaging your own healing. This is the best doorway into energy healing for the over-thinker!

Sign up: www.Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Join us for a Virtual Cool Night with Point Lumineux - 5-7pm. CoolSculpting Event - Sponsored

by Allergan. We will be performing demonstrations on a few different procedures and you will be given the opportunity to get answers to any additional questions you may have. This is a Virtual Event!

We’ll have a raffle to win up to two free cycles, a $1,500 value, and we’ll offer special pricing to anyone who signs up for CoolSculpting procedures that evening. Also, we’re so excited to announce we’re now offering financing through Green Sky Financing. RSVP and learn everything you need to know about the CoolSculpting procedure. Call 941-217-6828 to register for this virtual event.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 14 Magic Anti-Bruise Juice! - 6pm. With Dr. Cynthia Clark, AP. Bumps, scrapes, and bruises are part of life, and bruising doesn’t have to be! Get introduced to the Ancient Chinese Secret of Trauma Formulas: topical, easy-to-apply formulas that strengthen your body’s resiliency and quickly heal bruises, sprains, and strains. Sign up: www.Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 Finding the Truth - Determining Your Personal Reality - 11am. Join us to learn specific practical and awareness techniques for releasing, recognizing, establishing and expressing your absolute truth, right here, right now. Discover how knowing and living as your personal reality changes the way you see yourself, your life and your relationship to the world. This will be a both informational and experiential presentation. Sarasota Center of Light, 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

Online Class: Support Your Well-Being with Hands-On Energy Harmonizing - 3-4:30pm.

Learn, practice & experience self-help to support your lungs, immune system and total well-being in the comfort & convenience of your home. Michelle

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Giambra of Suncoast Jin Shin Jyutsu shares from her 22 years of experience & knowledge in her fun-loving, insightful & peaceful way. Donation-based investment, $25 - $45 suggested. PayPal or Venmo. Final day to register is May 14. More info at SuncoastJSJ.com Contact: 941-228-2972 or Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 Experience HU, the Sound of Soul - 10-11am.

MEETING CANCELLED. In its place: We suggest visiting Eckankar.org select HU: Experience the Sound of Soul. Learn how to download the HU app to your cellphone by visiting Eckankar.Blog.

Org, select Sound of Soul (option). Local contact number: 941-358-0325.

TUESDAY, MAY 19 Me First: Decluttering Your Space, Body and Mind - 6pm. With Health Coach Tatiana Thompson.

This 45-minute class dives into the neuro-physiology of how clutter affects our bodies and minds and what to do about it. You will learn how and why clutter has a negative effect on our well-being, thus the importance of learning the first steps to decluttering in your home or office or wallet or car. You will have the tools to start decluttering right now so that what you want flows in effortlessly. (This class is part of The You Eating movement SM). Sign up: www.Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 21 The Sound of Healing - A Multisensory Meditative Learning Experience - 6pm. With Esoteric Healer Chuck Pisa. Meditation and sound are naturally complementary and can have profound effects on one’s health and healing journey. Specific sound frequencies have been known to resonate with healthy cells in the body and cause unhealthy cells to literally explode. Join us and learn about the different types of meditation and sound therapies easily adopted at home to improve your health and longevity. Sign up: www.tinyurl.com/longevityonline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Have You Had a Spiritual Experience - 11am-noon. MEETING CANCELLED. In its place: We suggest visiting Eckankar.org select Blog. Under Categories, select any choice. Local contact number: 941-358-0325.

SUNDAY, MAY 24 ECK Light and Sound Service - 11amnoon. MEETING CANCELLED. In its place: We suggest visiting Eckankar.org, click on Frequently Asked Questions. Local contact number: 941-358-0325.

The Universal Service - 10:30am on Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/812208049 Rev. Zan Benham will officiate this weekly egalitarian service celebrating all of humanity›s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 26 Experiencing Well Being of Body, Mind and Spirit -7pm. Discover practical and inspirational ways to bring balance, harmony and wholeness to your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual being.

Bring clarity, awakening, freedom and wellness to your thoughts, feelings, and actions and fulfillment of your purpose. This will be a both informational and experiential presentation. Sarasota Center of Light 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 28 Qigong & Meditation - 7:30am. With: Dr. Cynthia Clark AP, CAN. Enjoy a gentle and restorative session with an award-winning medical Qi Gong practitioner.

Sign up: www.Tinyurl.com/LongevityOnline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

Free Virtual Medical Cannabis Educational Event - Sponsored by Muv, Trulieve, Surterra - 5:30-7:30pm. Please join us for our virtual informational event. Here, you will find answers to your questions, obtain product knowledge, and speak with our doctors in reference to consultations – now available to clients who qualify at Point Lumineux! We are excited about this educational seminar sponsored by Muv, Trulieve & Surterra. We hope you will join us online! Event Sponsors Muv, Trulieve & Surterra will be providing food! Call 941-217-6828 to register, Point Lumineux, 2206 Jo An Drive, Ste 4, Sarasota, PointLumineux.com.

Discover the Cause of Your Chronic Symptoms! - 6pm. With: Dr. Ernesto Fernandez, DOM, AP, LMHC. What’s lurking behind Chronic Pain, Autoimmune Disorders, Heart Disease, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Fatigue? Surprisingly, it may be treatable hidden infections! Discover what these infections are and how they contribute to many common chronic symptoms people suffer with for years! There are safe, practical and natural solutions to resolving these infections that can be customized for your unique circumstances. Class participants can complete symptom surveys to see if they may have hidden infections. Sign up: www. tinyurl.com/longevityonline For more information contact Longevity Wellness Clinic, 941-923-9355, LongevityWellnessClinic.com.

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

Sunday Service at CMF - 10:30am. Although we will remain on a RECESS from holding physical services and classes during the month of May, and possibly longer, we are continuing to stay connected with our members and friends. If you would like our Prayer Outreach Program volunteers to send daily prayers of healing and protection for you or a loved one for 7 days beginning on Sundays, then please send your request with the name to us at CMFofSarasota@gmail.com. And, if you would like to be added to our email distribution of a Worship Service Alternative package of inspirational materials, just let us know. Center for Metaphysical Fellowship, 3231 Gulf Gate Dr., Suite 204, Sarasota. 941-266-8435, CMFSarasota.org, Facebook: CMF of Sarasota.

The Universal Service -10:30am on Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/812208049 This weekly egalitarian worship service celebrates all of humanity’s religions and spiritual traditions on a single altar. Scriptures, songs, prayers, chants, and offerings from each religious tradition are accompanied with universalist prayers that honor all faiths as lights serving humanity’s unfoldment. Different officiates/Cherags rotate on leading the services each week. Rev. Zan, 941-922-7839, RisingTideInternational.org.

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

Sunday Morning Celebration Service - 11am.

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

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

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

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

Contact Rev. Theresa Fieberts 941-376-0177, CSLCulturalCoast.org.

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

Ongoing Awareness Through Movement lessons.

Improve posture, body/mind connection, selfreliance. Ongoing classes $65/6. 941-360-2248.

FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Register for this class through Zoom. Once I receive payment you will receive link to Virtual Meeting on Zoom.

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

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

Feldenkrais’ AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® ONLINE Opportunities!! - 7pm. The mindset of Feldenkrais Essentials is to Inquire and ask questions. This is a TIME for NO striving.

We simply ask you to be quiet and notice, BE and discover, how much more potential you have when you learn to ‘move with attention’, and, with the purpose to learn and expand! 941-360-2248, FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Online - first two complimentary. Offer yourself TIME to be with yourself in your own HOME - Perfect! Register for this class through Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ v5ctc-mqqTMsdXEmqjQYrd0SYcgZwZv2CQ

tuesday Online Live-Stream Harmonize Your BE-ing - 2pm. Be renewed as you are guided through dynamic hands-on energy harmonizing that you apply to your own body. Profound relaxation, quiet mind, pain relief, and more. Register by 1pm. $15 PayPal or Venmo. More info at SuncoastJSJ.com Contact: 941-228-2972 or Michelle@SuncoastJSJ.com.

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

Online! Awareness Through Movement class at 9:45am to improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Ongoing Awareness Through Movement at 11am. Lessons (in chairs/on floor) are designed to quiet non-working habitual patterns, invite you into a process for learning and offer experiences for more efficient movement. Ongoing classes $65/6.

941-360-2248. FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Once I receive payment you will receive link to Virtual Meeting on Zoom.

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

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

Healing, Connection and Meditation - 7pm. Join us for a time of healing, connection and meditation offered by Rev Jim Toole. Let us all come together and experience the energy and inspiration that can make such a powerful difference in our individual lives, our lives together and for the world. Will be offered as Facebook Live if public gathering is not possible. Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S Tuttle Ave. 941-953-6620, SarasotaCenterofLight.com.

thursday Online Live-Stream Mudra Meditation - 6pm. In guided meditation format, you practice mudras (finger poses) to ease tension & stress, quiet your

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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 5pm. $15 PayPal or Venmo. More info at SuncoastJSJ.com Contact: 941-228-2972 or Michelle@ SuncoastJSJ.com.

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community resource guide 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

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.

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

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

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

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

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. 941744-7484.

Psychic Fair - 10am-3pm. 2 nd & 4th Sat. Are you searching, questioning and seeking answers? Choose from some of the best Intuitive Artists in the area. See what your future holds. Complimentary refreshments. Private Readings $1/Min. Angel Ministries, 2269 Tamiami Trail, Venice, 941-492-4995, AngelMinistriesfl.org.

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

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

FAMILY HEALING CENTER, PA

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

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

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

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!

Synergized Consciousness Visioning Group 12:30-2:30pm, 2nd and 4th Fridays. Michelle Marie Angel, author: “It IS A New World After All: Poetry & Prose to Inspire A New World Vision”. $40/4 weeks. Unity of Sarasota 3023 Proctor Ave. Classroom F., 541-625-3208, Smile4Love.com. Contact Michelle for class updates.

Developing Consciousness with Rev Jim Toole 6pm. Enjoy a time of connection, checking in with each other, discussing spiritual topics and joining in a channeled meditation. All are welcome. Will be offered online on Zoom by invitation. Please contact Rev Jim at 941-330-5031 or RevJimToole@ gmail.com.

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

www.nasrq.com

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

ACUPUNCTURE FACELIFT FACES BY DR ANNA

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

Unique muscle-tightening acupuncture facelift and necklift done with 12 hair-thin needles, none of which are on the face. Results documented photographically. Only one maintenance treatment needed every 18 months. Free consultation includes facial analysis. Monthly seminars, call for schedule.

APOTHECARY

WILD GINGER APOTHECARY

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

Community for health + wellness.

Offering hemp CBD, bulk herbs, remedies, sage, gifts, cards, metaphysical tools, essential oils, jewelry and more! Classes and drop-in psychic readers daily. Open MonFri 10-6 and Sat 10-4.

BEAUTY

ANGELA’S PURE SALON & SPA

3510 N Lockwood Ridge Rd Sarasota 941-351-0670 AngelasPureSalon.com

We are a certified green salon whose mission is to promote natural beauty using all natural products. We offer services from hair to facials and a private infrared sauna.

INNOVATION HAIR & COSMETIC STUDIO

6309 Center Ring Rd., Near WholeFoods UTC Sarasota 941-224-6716 InnovationHairCosmetics.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.

BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOPS ELYSIAN FIELDS

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

Celebrating 28 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious living offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: Jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more………Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm5pm. Always looking for experienced teachers, psychic readers, and astrologers..

THE OM SHOPPE

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

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY COLON THERAPY CLINIC

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

Cleansing for digestive disorders.

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

CHIROPRACTORS GENTLEBAY SARASOTA CHIROPRACTIC

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

Professional care with a personal focus. Feel better through proper alignment, and get back to work and play!

See our website for more information.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

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.

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 28 wonderful years, this award-winning store for conscious living offers a unique assortment of quality, hand-selected gifts: Jewelry, crystals, books, greeting cards, clothing, candles, aromatherapy, incense, and more………Private intuitive readings offered daily by the most reputable readers in town. Engaging classes and events monthly. Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Always looking for experienced teachers, psychic readers, and astrologers.

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.

WHITE SANDS DENTISTRY

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

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

ENERGY HEALING HEALING ROOMBLUE LIGHT ENERGY HEALING

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

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

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

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

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

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

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

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

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

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

HEALING ARTS EDUCATION LIFE SPECTRUM INSTITUTE

NIA CLINIC MEDSPA

Healing arts education for professionals. Unique, leading edge content. Study path options for manual therapy practitioners and experienced energy healers. Integrative Kinesiology, Inception Point Balancing, Meridian Therapies, Autonomic Fascial Integration (AFI) and more. AFI Level One is now scheduled and open for registration. 16 CEUs for LMTs.

Medical Marijuana E v a l u a tions, BioTE® Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Medspa specializing in eyebrow Microblading, eyelash extensions, nonsurgical 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.

Juliet Mathison Sarasota 770-465-6294 LifeSpectrumInstitute.com

LONGEVITY WELLNESS CLINIC

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

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

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

Books, classes, & events! Inspiration for awakening souls. Enlightening entertainment: Alchemy of Light 12 Event Series.

Visioning Group. “It IS A New World After All”

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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

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

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

Non Invasive Aesthetics

HEALTH COACH

ENLIGHTENMENT EDUCATION EVENTS & CLASSES SPIRITUAL MIRACLES INTENTIONAL LIVING EDUCATION

Michelle Marie Angel The Alchemy of Light Project 541-625-3208 Smile4Love.com

MEDICAL SPA AND WELLNESS

HYPNOTHERAPY

BETH A. SNYDER HYPNOSIS & MINDFUL COACHING

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

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.

Beth A. Snyder, CCHT 941-228-8020 bethsnyderhypnosis@gmail.com

Looking for a new and empowering way to create the positive change in your life you desire?

Have you suffered enough, struggling with habits, sadness, anxious feelings or stress? Discover within you a new and happier way to be in the day to day. Hypnosis is a safe, simple and successful way to empower yourself. You are unique and deserve a compassionate customized approach to achieving your goals. I invite you to learn more, enjoy free resources, and schedule a complimentary compassionate consultation at bethsnyderhypnosis.com or call 941.228.8020. Feel better now!

Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.

JIN SHIN JYUTSU®

~Lyndon B. Johnson

SUNCOAST JIN SHIN JYUTSU

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

www.nasrq.com

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

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.

SARASOTA CENTER OF LIGHT

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

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

THERMOGRAPHY TAMPA BAY THERMOGRAPHY June Drennon, CCT 2008

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS SPECIAL NUTRITION DISCOUNT PRICES

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

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

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!

SPA AND WELLNESS 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.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS CENTER FOR METAPHYSICAL FELLOWSHIP

PAIN MANAGEMENT NECK AND BACK PAIN SARASOTA DISC CENTER

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

Medical Breakthrough Technology!

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

No pain, No drugs, No surgery.

Call today 315-345-7390. FREE CONSULTATION.

PET SUPPLIES HOLISTIC FOR PETS

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

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

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

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

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

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