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On another note, author Judith Fertig offers wise words on how small shifts in our eating habits can reduce unwanted pounds and gain health (page 38). In “How to Reboot Your Eating Habits”, she introduces conscious eating habits that sound entirely doable!

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newsbriefs LifeWorks Hosts Talks for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

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ennifer Baer, ARNP, of LifeWorks Wellness Center, will be hosting three free talks around Tampa Bay in recognition of May being Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The talks will be held at Abby’s Health & Nutrition, Tampa, 7pm, May 17; Rollin’ Oats, St. Pete, 7:15pm, May 19; Nature’s Food Patch, Clearwater, 6:30pm, May 26.

Lyme disease is a misunderstood condition known as the “great imitator” because its symptoms mimic those of other chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia and more.

Baer explains, “It is essential to help raise the public profile of Lyme disease because it is rapidly reaching epidemic proportions.

So many patients who come to our clinic have been misdiagnosed with another condition but when we test them we find the root cause of their condition is Lyme. It is only then that they can start receiving the correct treatment and can begin to recover.”

For details of the talks, see the Events Calendar for each store.

LifeWorks is located at 301 Turner St., Clearwater. For more information, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com.

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Cold Laser Therapy Addresses Pain and Addiction

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aser Health’s mission is helping the people of Tampa Bay to stop smoking, lose weight, manage their stress and stop their pain.

Cold Laser Therapy is a breakthrough treatment that has been used internationally with great success. You now may be able to say goodbye to cigarette and food addictions once and for all. If you are looking for a way to quit smoking or lose weight, call now to see if you are a candidate. Procedure is safe, without the use of chemicals, patches, gum or shots.

Schedule your free Lung Carbon Monoxide Level Test or a Total Metabolic Test to measure body fat, lean muscle mass and hydration level.

Cold Laser Therapy is effective in relieving pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, TMJ, sprains, strains, and knee, shoulder, neck and back pain.

Location: 421 4th Ave., St. Petersburg. To schedule a free consultation, call 727-341-1200. For more information, visit LaserHealthusa.com. See ad page 9.

Muscle Testing at Wize Nutrition Therapy

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utrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of ill health and then using designed clinical nutrition to give the organ specific nutrients needed to repair itself.

The analysis is done through the body’s autonomic nervous system which regulates the actions of organs. There is a finite amount of energy in the body. The body will protect vital organs as a priority in favor of non-vital organs like arms and toes. For example, when people suffer from hypothermia, blood and energy is diverted from the extremities to internal organs, hence people will lose fingers and toes first.

Nutrition Response Testing uses muscle testing. The strength of an arm is tested while putting stress on the surface of the skin that represents dermatomes of internal organs. If an internal organ is not functioning optimally, the body will divert energy from the arm muscle being tested to the organ to protect it from further stress, so the arm becomes weak. If the organ is functioning well, the arm stays strong. Using this same system, it can be determined which supplements a person needs for specific organ repair.

Nwando Nwanna has been a practicing pharmacist for more than 18 years and offers testing at Wize Nutrition Therapy.

Location: 1153 Main St., Ste. 104, Dunedin. Call 727-2238665. See ad page 18.

11th Annual National Herb Day Celebration in St. Pete

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erbalists and lovers of herbal medicines will celebrate the importance of plants in health, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on May 7, at Herb Day 2016. The celebration will be hosted by Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and St. Petersburg Health & Wellness.

Open to the public, the free event features lectures, herb and food tasting, herb plants for sale and numerous vendors related to herbs. Many vendors will be lecturing about the uses of herbs in health and well-being. Anyone interested in learning more about herbs, herbal medicine and herbal safety should attend. Lectures will be offered every 45 minutes throughout the day.

Herb Day was created and organized by the Herb Day Coalition, a national group of nonprofit herbal organizations dedicated to herbal education, research, quality control, plant preservation, and the responsible use of herbs in human health.

Location: 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-551-0857 and/or visit AcuHerbals.com and HerbDay.org. See ad page 18.

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Mental Health Counselor Offers Integrative Approach

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auren Hill, licensed mental health counselor, specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. She has more than 20 years’ experience working in the mental health field providing treatment for all major mental health disorders. Having worked for private, government and not for profit agencies, her dream now is to focus on integrating the holistic approach through her own private practice.

A registered yoga teacher since 2004, Hill’s passion for yoga, meditation and talk therapy comes together in her unique approach in customizing her clients’ wellness plans to address mental, physical and spiritual health. She believes in the holistic approach which includes creative problem solving techniques.

Offering in-home and community sessions, she is open to walk and talks, meeting at the beach for beach therapy, and accompanying clients to community activities providing the extra support they may need. She integrates counseling with a physical health plan, meditation techniques to tune in to positive energy and mindfulness practice. With compassion and understanding, she is able to assist each client in building on their strengths and achieving the personal growth to which they are committed.

For more information, call 727-599-9353 and/or visit MindfulYogaCounseling.com. MH13654.

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Healing Energy 2 U

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ome people have described Intuitive Energy Healing as a healing of the body, mind, and spirit. In a space of unconditional love, a variety of energy healing modalities are used to address those areas that are ready to be healed. It is a branch of complementary and alternative medicine and holds the belief that the healer can channel healing energy into the person by different methods.

Rachael Bardach, LMT, of Healing Energy 2 U, has been studying and performing energy healing and massage for more than 15 years.

She believes that emotions and events that happen in our lives affect our mental and physical health and well-being. She uses massage, rocks, crystals, Quantum Touch, Reiki, glass color rods and cranial sacral approaches to release blockages she feels in a person’s body to get energy flowing for optimal health and healing.

Bardach channels energy to transmute and release nonserving and stagnant energy; blocks non-useful energy from entering; allows the client to take in what is needed; promotes the energy needed to heal; balances chakras.

Her services include: Deep Body Energy Massage (combination of Energy Healing and Relaxation Massage) $70; Deep Tissue Massage $70; Relaxation Massage $50; Energy Healing $50. First time clients: $20 off first session. ​ Location: 12360 66th St. N., Ste. M, Largo. For more information, call 303-903-8816, email Rach@HealingEnergy2U.com or visit HealingEnergy2U.com. See ad page ??. MA79862-MM 34468. See ad page 36.

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newsbriefs Open House St. Pete Health & Wellness and Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies

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oin St. Petersburg Health & Wellness and Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on June 4, for an enjoyable midday Open House, with healthy, gluten free hors d’oeuvres and refreshments including organic wine along with music.

During the open house, tours will be given of the center along with explanations of the many ways the two practices contribute to the health and wellness of their clients and the community.

There will be opportunities to meet with and ask specific questions of the practitioners, including new practitioners Shaily Shah, DO, ABAARM – Functional, Integrative, AntiAging Medicine; Carrie Gerard, RDN, LDN – Registered Dietitian / Functional Clinical Nutritionist; and Delene Cole, MS, LMFT – Mental Health Therapist / Hypnotherapist / Soul Collage Facilitator.

Location: 222 2nd St. N. (across from the Sundial), St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-202-6807 or visit StPetehw.com. See ad page 4.

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Dietary Supplement Ups Delivery of Protein

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elivering sufficient protein to the body is crucial in maintaining and improving overall health, including energy and muscle mass, yet it’s estimated that we utilize less than half of the proteins contained in regular food sources like poultry and fish.

“The majority of consumed protein that’s not used for energy gets stored as fat or eliminated as nitrogen waste,” says Dr. David Minkoff, who founded BodyHealth in 2000 in Clearwater, and concentrates on alternative and complementary approaches to detoxification and dietary and nutritional improvement. “Without sufficient consumption of quality amino acids, the body can start to break down and become open to ill health,” he explains. “Many people are unaware that they may be protein deficient.” A natural amino acids supplement can help.

BodyHealth’s PerfectAmino supplement is vegan-sourced, non-GMO and doesn’t contain gluten, soy, dairy, binders, fillers or coatings.

For more information, call 877-804-3258 or visit BodyHealth.com or PerfectAmino.com. See ad page 24.

Stillpoint Health Thermal Imaging

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une Drennon received certification as a clinical thermographer in 2008 from the American College of Clinical Thermography. She recently moved to St. Petersburg and will be seeing clients for thermal imaging at a variety of locations in the area.

Women are encouraged to get a mammogram so they can find breast cancer as early as possible, but thermography has the potential to detect breast cell anomalies long before mammography can detect cancer. This allows one to implement lifestyle changes that can improve the health of the breasts proactively instead of waiting for a cancer diagnosis later.

This is prevention, not just early detection.

There are many things that we can do to avoid breast cancer but knowing your risk factors should be at the top of the list.

With proper risk assessment, the patient is able to determine her risk factors and develop an action plan to improve the breast tissue, reverse existing developments or, hopefully, see that she has low risk for breast cancer and one less thing to worry about. Knowledge is power!

For a location convenient for you, call 727-729-2711 or email StillpointHealth@gmail.com. See ad page 24.

Laser Facial Rejuvenation is Very Natural

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herapeutic laser (or cold laser) is an effective therapy for stimulating collagen and elastin. When the laser is shined on the skin, it dilates capillaries which allows fresh blood supply and nutrients to the area, accelerating repair and regeneration of tissue. Also, laser promotes the increase of oxygen for healthy cell metabolism and speeds up the removal of cellular waste byproducts to the lymphatic system.

Unlike cosmetic lasers that burn and peel skin, the therapeutic laser does not destroy tissue—it does just the opposite.

It is also very effective for the treatment of burns, open wounds, severe back pain and many inflammatory and painful conditions.

“This type of laser is not painful or toxic to the human body. At Lumina Healing Center we use several different lasers depending on the condition being treated. Certain lasers are more effective for the treatment of severe chronic pain/ inflammation (deep penetrating) and others for facial (shallow stimulation),” explains Oscar Hernandez, DOM and owner.

“For those who are not afraid of needles, we take this procedure one step further for optimal benefits. We perform laser on the face followed by acupuncture for $65.”

Location: 2903 Dr. MLK St. N., St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-898-5900 and/or visit GoLumina.com.

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Peace of Mind Background Checks

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eace of mind doesn’t come any easier. The founders of Snooping4u.com have more than 20 years in the background check industry. Their history involves working with providers of public information and court record research specialists, servicing large and small companies throughout the U.S.

Snooping4u.com recognizes the growing need for the public to have access to real-time criminal and civil records. This understanding is the seed in which their company was conceived.

Their goal is to provide a simple, cost effective solution to put to rest any concerns you may have regarding neighbors, dates, potential business partners, nannies, coaches or anyone for that matter, or to view what is in your own public background record.

Just as important as uncovering the possible criminal histories of those you screen is knowing that all requests are held in strictest confidence. No one will ever know that you are doing a background check. That’s a promise.

“We don’t do instant information, we do accurate information.”

For more information, visit Snooping4u.com.

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Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate

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recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide.

According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans.

The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.”

Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate.

While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections

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ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections.

Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections.

Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear.

These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.

Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection.

“Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.

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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor.

Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium.

The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss

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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones.

The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

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orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants.

The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased.

The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women.

The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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Purpose and Meaning Help Seniors Live Longer

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study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”.

The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-anda-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of wellbeing died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period—a 30 percent higher incidence of earlier mortality.

The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown.

“There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

Staying Active Relates to Healthy Hearing

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esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-to-day physical activity.

Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participant’s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Goat Groundskeepers

A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery.

“They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects.

The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, low-tech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus.

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Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO).

A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018.

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Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product.

“Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.”

Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.”

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Women Power

Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says.

The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council.

Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux.

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Man-Made Clatter Muffles Nature’s Chorus Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring man-made sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus.

Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.”

He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years.

View a map of sound pollution at Tinyurl.com/SmithsonianSoundMap.

GMO-Free Germany

Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using genetically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt.

Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by long-term consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements.

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Green Wedding

Eco-Style the Momentous Event It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event.

Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips.

Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs.

Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. ChasingGreen.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods.

While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy.

Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings.

Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds.

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My lungs and sinuses suffered major damage at the trade towers site and everything from hearing loss to depression set in, which caused me to balloon to over 300 pounds. At a funeral for a firefighter who died of September 11 related lung cancer, I looked around at the low turnout and mentioned my disappointment to our lieutenant. Looking at the small number attending he said, “I’ll show up for your funeral.”

I turned and said, “I’ll show up for yours too, pal.” Seeing we were a dying breed and there was major mishandling of healthcare for firefighters impacted by September 11th is what motivated me to find natural solutions.

During a spiritual vision, I saw my healthy-self on a beach practicing a slow martial art, having had no prior knowledge of qigong. I moved to San Diego to make the

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several

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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger.

Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected.

A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it.

Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.

Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals.

Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response.

Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire.

Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically.

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness.

Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals.

Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form.

Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine

by Kathleen Barnes

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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health.

Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women.

“The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power.

If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.”

“Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls

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“epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

Major Culprits

Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association.

“Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life.

Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability

to absorb iodine, Nine in 10 North since the report and, explains Thompson.

“Factory farming and Americans may be the use of genetically

“They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. iodine deficient. modified (GMO) crops, It’s nearly impossible Roundup herbicide and to avoid them,” reports ~ Dr. Robert Thompson synthetic chemical ferShames, a longtime tilizers have undoubtadvocate in the movement against the edly worsened the situation.” common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to Sources of Iodine municipal water. Fluoride is also added It’s difficult to include sufficient natural to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide iodine in our daily diet unless we folis part of almost all commercial flour low a Japanese-style diet that includes and flour products, as well as soft drinks. lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says

Shames offers an historic insight.

Shames. Other food sources are shell“Fluoride was once used to slow down fish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, an overactive thyroid, as recommended legumes, cranberries and strawberries. by the physicians’ bible, the Merck

There is little agreement about the Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the optimal levels of iodine people need. water supply and wondering why we The U.S. Department of Agriculture have a mushrooming epidemic of low maintains that we need 150 microthyroid incidence.” grams a day, but iodine advocates are

Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt quick to point out that a person eating doesn’t contain much usable iodine, a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyand neither does pink Himalyan sea roidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) salt,” Shames cautions. ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each

We’ve known that our soil is day—83 times the amount recommenddeficient in essential minerals such as ed by the government. iodine since at least 1936, when a spe Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a cial U.S. Senate report concluded that prescription at CanaryClub.org) to our soil was already severely depleted. determine exact needs. Thompson rec“This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these ommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health. vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have be- natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders. come even more sterile in the 80 years

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid,

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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

by Gerry Strauss

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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14?

When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago

by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules?

After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches.

Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian.

I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs.

After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my

career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health?

Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins.

When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply?

With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones.

Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair.

Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years.

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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life

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ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this?

How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future?

Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community. www.natampa.com

On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards.

Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.”

Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important.

Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers.

The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable.

Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized.

Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets.

Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy.

Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts.

Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers.

For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end.

Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?”

Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs.

After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Where to Unload the Unsold

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases).

Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful.

Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative—Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com.

ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups.

Arrange for the Aftermath

Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes.

For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services.

The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA.org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs.

Vietnam Veterans of America—Pickups usually can be scheduled the same week; accepts a full range of household items for use by veterans’ families (PickUpPlease.org).

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend.

“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.”

Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a wellknown medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of pushups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.”

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Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40.

It starts in men 16 to 25 years later.

Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.”

Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work.

The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts.

“It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.

Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five.

Repeat 10 times.

Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should

repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day.

Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week.

This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them.

Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly.

With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily.

Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Face Workouts Find Mosgeller’s FacialFitnez exercise video menu at Tinyurl.com/Mosgeller FaceExercises and more info at FaceFitnez.com.

Sample Cleaves’ video series at CarolynsFacialFitness.com/free-facial-exercises and Tinyurl.com/CleavesFaceExercises.

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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts.

According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight.

At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating.

At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert.

He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says. www.natampa.com

Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.”

Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance.

New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks.

Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.”

Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says.

Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven

pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.”

Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran.

Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees.

Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Food Thought Habits

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating.

In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.”

She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge.

“What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers.

Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.

Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books

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oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children.

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

“It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.”

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

“We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical

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

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

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

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

Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruitand-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by non-GMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and non-toxic markers.

Oh No, Mercury in My Mouth!

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he majority of people know that mercury is a poison. They may even know just how toxic it really is and that it isn’t good for them. What a majority of people don’t know is that the main ingredient of those shiny, metal fillings in their mouths is mercury!

Mercury is the most poisonous, non-radioactive, naturally occurring substance on our planet. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that there is no safe level of mercury.

That means that no amount of mercury is safe—not even one atom. It has been proven that not only do amalgam fillings slowly release the highly toxic mercury vapor, but that the common

act of brushing, drinking coffee, soda or chewing foods will release increased mercury vapor at levels more than allowed by governmental regulatory agencies in the workplace.

It is ironic that regulatory agencies require the materials that make up an amalgam filling, such as mercury, silver, zinc, copper and tin, be placed in hazardous waste containers when they are removed from a tooth, yet there is no regulation of an amalgam filling when it’s placed in a tooth!

Many people suffer from mercury toxicity without even knowing that their metal fillings are the culprit.

Symptoms can vary and range from

lack of energy and depression to headaches, memory loss and insomnia.

What can you do about all of those shiny silver fillings in your mouth? See a mercury free, mercury safe dentist.

Many dentists today no longer place silver mercury fillings because they are not as aesthetic as the white fillings. But you need to see a dentist who is trained in the specific protocol to safely remove the mercury fillings. Measures should be taken so that the toxic mercury vapor is not realized into the air or your body. A mercury safe dentist will take the needed measures to protect you, his staff, the environment and himself.

So, when searching for a dentist to remove those silver fillings, be absolutely sure he or she will be taking the steps to protect you from exposure to the toxic mercury vapor during the amalgam removal process.

Dr. Paul Rodeghero is a 1983 graduate of Ohio State Dental School and a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry as well as the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He has completed thousands of hours of continuing education and is on the cutting edge of the latest technology.

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hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed.

“Basic stress is fearbased. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and hands-off techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want.

A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression.

Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

Common Stressors

Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better.

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Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset.

Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

Stress Less Strategies

“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief.

Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.”

“Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser

pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes.

“Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.”

Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

It works when someone knocks on the door, too.

Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-winning concert pianist in

Signs of Pet Stress 4 Aggression toward people or other animals 4 Digestive problems 4 Excessive barking/meowing 4 Forgetful of housetraining 4 Increased sleep 4 Isolation 4 Loss of appetite 4 Pacing 4 Pulling out fur

Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats.

“Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says.

Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl. com/CatVetProtocol.

New View

“Stressors for dogs and cats are different.

As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky.

“I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.”

“We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 Water: In-Depth – 4pm. Rose Kalajian, Herbalist, Natural Health Hut. Discover the health virtues of this precious liquid & the immunity benefits of combining water with herbs. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-4436703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

MONDAY, MAY 2 Reiki I – 10am-2pm. May 9 Reiki II, 10am-2pm.

Class Certification when completed Reiki II and CEU’s available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a non-invasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master, Light Therapist & Samassati practitioner, NLP practitioner. Member of ICRT, ILA. Information and to reserve your space, 813334-7424, ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 The 3Ds to an Extraordinary Lifestyle – 6-8pm. We were all born into greatness but conditioned into mediocrity. Jay Lee will share the 3Ds to an extraordinary lifestyle so that you will live the rest of your life to your fullest potential. Jay will share with you step-by-step what you need to do in order to achieve major goals. Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190.

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Preventing Arthritis Naturally – 6:30pm. John Gow, NFP Wellness. Arthritis is an extremely common condition affecting millions in the U.S. Learn how to prevent the chronic ache of arthritis pain naturally. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 The 3Ds to an Extraordinary Lifestyle! – 6-8pm.

We were all born into greatness but conditioned into mediocrity. Jay Lee will share the 3Ds to an extraordinary lifestyle so that you will live the rest of your life to your fullest potential. As he came from homelessness just two years ago, Jay will share with you step by step what you need to do in order to achieve major goals and capture your dreams regardless of age, gender or background. Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com.

Free Event: Herb Day – 10am-4pm. Visit leading herbalists and natural health practitioners, with free talks all day about healthy living. Learn about our Herbalist Training Program. Raffles throughout the day benefit Florida Herb Society and the American Herbalist Guild. Urban Gypsies of Florida will be providing wonderful music Noon-2pm. Great vendors selling plants, herbs, natural products, food and much more. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete. 727-202-6807.

Wings Bookstore Special Event: don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. – 7-9pm. don Miguel, Jr. shares the message of his new book, Mastery of Self: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom, A Roadmap to Reclaiming Your Authentic Self. Collectively, we each live life through our Personal Dream, and all those dreams together form the Dream of the Planet.

Negativity, drama and judgment of ourselves and others create our suffering. As the architects of our own reality, we have the power to change our Dream, if we choose. $35/advance; $40/at door. First Unity Sanctuary, 460 46th Ave. N, St. Pete. Info and tickets, 727-522-6657, WingsBookstore.com.

Healthy Cooking with Young Living Essential Oils – 11am-12:30pm. Join Dr. Machelle Perkins and Liz Dalbo and learn to make spring salad dressings and a variety of smoothies using Young Living Essential Oils. Free Class. Free Tastings. Natural Med Therapies 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. C, Largo.

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FRIDAY, MAY 6 Crystal Love Activation – 6:30-8pm. Eluv Zotos, recording artist, musician and radio personality.

Dissolve any sense of obstacles, fear, and difficulty within your perception around love, and become more open to receiving and experiencing greater love in your life. Eluv gracefully weaves in powerful modalities such as sound healing, crystal healing, ancestral clearing, essential oils, special channeled messages and songs during the activation. Cost: $30 in advance, $35 day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

White Lotus Flower Qigong (Bai Fa Gong) & Daoism Meditation Part II – 1:30-3:30pm. Master Shifo Orlando Schiaffino, professional martial artist & Sadhana Center founder. Experience the Daoism form of qigong where exercises and movements are gentle and easy to perform. Learn how to open the joints, release tension and energize the five important internal organs. Adults of all ages and ability levels can attend. $30/in advance, $35/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra – 2:30-5:30pm.

With Nancy MacDonald, Yoga Therapist. Relax your mind, reset the nervous system, and reduce stress. Allow your body to gently open while supported with yoga props, allowing the mind and body to receive healing and relaxation. Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra meditation ends this class. All are welcome. Number of participants limited. No experience required. $35. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole

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SUNDAY, MAY 8 MOTHER’S DAY The Cider Press Café – Mother’s Day Brunch – 11am-3pm. Bring the special woman in your life to The Cider Press Café for a delicious brunch, with a menu crafted just for her. Choose from dishes such as Banana Maple Pancakes stuffed with fruit and vanilla ice cream, Mimosas and Bloody Marias, Fruit and Granola Parfaits, and more. The brunch menu is à la carte. 601 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue?

Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious?

Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited. Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

Vegan Cupcakes – 6:30pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, will show you that baking vegan, cruelty-free treats is easy & delicious. Cupcakes can be even tastier without using eggs or butter.

Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Meet Doctor Alberto Coto-Calvo, DDS – 6-8pm.

Implant & dental surgery specialist will be visiting from Costa Rica, speaking on the benefits of traveling to Costa Rica for your dental implants and other dental work. Meet former patients; bring your x-rays and your questions! Doctor Nyree Abdool, D.O., host. 1501 S. Pinellas Ave. Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. For info, call Brandi 863-860-6643. RSVP 727-940-5278.

your diet. We’ll have lots of samples & raffle prizes too! Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Meet Doctor Alberto Coto-Calvo, DDS – 6-8pm.

Implant & dental surgery specialist will be visiting from Costa Rica, speaking on the benefits of traveling to Costa Rica for your dental implants and other dental work. Meet former patients; bring your x-rays and your questions! Brandi Stewart hosts.

ReNew Life Wellness 15511 N. Florida Ave., Ste. 203, Tampa. Info & RSVP, Brandi 863-860-6643.

Contemplation in Action: Spirituality for the 21st Century – 7-9pm Talk/Booksigning. May 14, 10am-1pm Workshop. Matthew Fox (MatthewFox. org) will expound on the wisdom of Western and Eastern sages and answer, How can we be both spirit-filled mystics and warriors for justice today?

Saturday workshop: deepen contemplation through embodied practices; practice ways to activate wisdom and inner peace; enhance our spiritual journeys on behalf of social and ecological justice. Talk $15; Workshop $50; Both $55. After May 6, $20; $55; $65. Metropolitan Community Church, 408 E. Cayuga St., Tampa. Register, TheBridgeTampa.org.

Perspectives on Anatomy for Yoga – 7-9pm Fri., 8:30am-5pm Sat., 9:30am-5pm Sun. May 13-15. Dr. Jay Miller, neurologic chiropractic physician, and Nancy MacDonald, yoga therapist, walk you through the asanas. Learning about major muscle groups, contraindications, some special clinical applications such as which postures might be helpful for stenosis, herniated discs, various causes of secondary sciatica, etc. emphasis on “intelligent sequencing” and alternative for the asanas. 15 CEU hours. $225/weekend.

The Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd, Tampa. Info 813961-3160, YogaLotusPond.com under workshops.

Detox & Recharge: The Power of Greens – 6:30pm. Shane Hennessy, Health Force. Explore the detoxifying power of greens & their ability to rebuild our immune system on a cellular level.

Discover recipes & ways to incorporate greens into

Achieving Wellness through Healthy Habits – 6-8pm. May 13 & 27. Modules 15-16. Sunder Luber, 500 RYT, Kundalini trainer & owner. Join the Yoga Village Community in any class in this 16-week program on how to apply yoga to your life. Start your journey with a commitment to Self; begin or deepen your practice of yoga, meditation, pranayama and the process to heal limiting habits so you can recover your soul. $18/per class. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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Qi Revolution – May 13-15. Qigong practitioner Jeff Primack presents this National Event at Daytona Beach Ocean Center. $99 for two-and-a-half days.

Open to everyone. Fire, police and military admitted free. Seating limited. Info and ticketing, 800-2988790, QiRevolution.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Meet Doctor Alberto Coto-Calvo, DDS – 11am-1pm.

Implant & dental surgery specialist will be visiting from Costa Rica, speaking on the benefits of traveling to Costa Rica for your dental implants and other dental work. Meet former patients; bring your x-rays and your questions! Brandi Stewart hosts. Nutrition S’Mart, 14847 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. For info, call Brandi 863-860-6643. RSVP 813-908-9500.

Yoga Spa Day – 1-3:30pm. Paola Kontrick, 500 RYT. Learn how the early yogis released tension, stress and discomfort with simple tools like breath and movement, mind and life practices. Take the time to slow down and let the mind reveal your true spirit.

No experience needed. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign- up, 727894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Kirtan and Music Meditation Concert – 7:309:30pm. Kirtan and music meditation with Sangeet (Leesa) Sklover, PhD and guests. Experience the joy of group chanting and music meditation under the trees. Celebrate the theme of tuning to the natural world and the soul vibration within. Leesa has spent 20 years as singer, songwriter and sacred music artist, Kundalini yoga teacher and yoga therapist. $15. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Open House – PoreFection Day Spa celebrates one year at their location, offering free consultations, coffee and cookies, raffles and event-only pricing.

2031 4th St. N, Old Historic Northeast, St. Pete.

727-483-1585. PoreFectionDaySpa.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Regresion – 1-3pm. Con Marta Alarcon, MD (Colombia), consejera, hipnoterapista, Reiki Master.

Para confirmar su asistencia llamar, 813-340-3556 o confirmar a MartaAlarcon408@yahoo.com.

Yoga for a Better Night’s Sleep – 1-3:30pm. Alissa Phillipoff, 500 RYT. Whether you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or a combination of both, authentic yoga offers many tools to help restore/cultivate healthy sleep patterns. We will explore some of the common underlying causes of insomnia and discuss practical tools that you can put to work right away. Workshop cost is included with unlimited pass or $25 without. Sign-up, 727894-9642, Info@StPeteYoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Meditation: The Art of Taming the Mind – 3-4:30pm. With Lisa Recchione, MA, Life Coach.

Learn techniques to allow you to meditate successfully and help you develop and expand a meditation practice.

Beginners will be excited to experience success and experienced meditators learn to go deeper. The Gong is played and class ends with a guided meditation. $15.

Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Lisa 727595-6036. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

Raw Pad Thai – 4pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, demonstrates how to make this fresh spring dish of colorful veggies covered in a delicious Thai sauce. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 How to Thrive! Getting Great at Living Life! – 6-8pm. Hear Erika Black speak about getting you past the things that are holding you back, to make the changes you want to make and live the life of your dreams. Her proven system will give you a blueprint for powerful change that will skyrocket you forward in a short time! Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Discover Your Animal Spirit Guide with a Shamanic Journey – 10am. Join Lisa Rae Muir, Shamanic Practitioner, for an experiential presentation to meet and create a relationship with your animal spirit guide, and learn the benefits it will bring to your daily life. $1 plus Love Donation. Metaphysical Society, Sun City Center. Info, Frank 813-562-4404 or Holli 443-745-5015. LisaRaeShaman.com.

them. Learn to make Quinoa Miso Soup, Creamy Carrot Sauce & Bulgur Walnut Loaf. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

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

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Meditation – 1:30-2:30pm. Lisa Rae Muir, Shamanic Practitioner, will be holding a class for anyone wishing to either begin or resume a meditation practice. Drop from your head and into your heart, get grounded and experience peace and balance through guided meditation. $10. Apollo Beach. Info and registration, Lisa 813-773-4777, LisaRaeShaman.com.

March Against Monsanto-Tampa – 10am-2pm.

The world will March once again to demand labeling of genetically modified food (GMOs). Invite your family, friends, co-workers, everybody! We all eat food and we deserve the right to know what we are eating! We will have speakers, face painting and more. Activities start at 10am. and march starts noon. Lykes Gaslight Square Park, 410 N. Franklin St. (downtown), Tampa.

Info, email CoachDessa@hotmail.com or visit FB Page: March Against Monsanto Tampa.

Free Seminar: NutrEval Testing for Personalized Nutrition – 6-7:30pm. Nutrient deficiencies are often the root cause of chronic health conditions but are not adequately assessed with standard blood work.

NutrEval is an advanced diagnostic tool that pinpoints nutritional deficiencies and imbalances related to 5 key areas of health. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Carrie Gerard describes how NutrEval testing takes out the guesswork to help create a personalized nutrition plan that addresses your unique needs. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete (across from the Sundial). RSVP 727-202-6807.

Acupuncture and the Aftermath of Stroke – 7pm.

Join us for a class on how Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and massage can help treat the after effects of a stroke. Attendees of the class get a gift certificate to receive their first Acupuncture treatment free plus $15 off their first massage (new patients only–limited to the first 10 to sign up). Jade Tree Wellness Center, 3039 49th St. N, St. Pete.

727-344-8690, JadeTreeWellness.com.

Full Moon Gong Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. With Lisa Recchione, E-RYT500. The Gong cancels out thoughts quickly, allowing a state of deep relaxation and meditation to be reached. In this state, deep healing occurs and awareness is heightened especially during full or new moon phases. All student levels welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. $15. Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Lisa 727595-6036. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshops.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Great Grains – 11am. Debby DeGraaff, natural foods chef & author. Grains are tasty but misunderstood morsels of nutrition. In this class you’ll learn about their nutritional value and how to best prepare

Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop – 7pmSun 2pm. May 20-22. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion

Yamuna Body Rolling Workshop – 1-3pm. Larry Bennett, certified holistic health coach, certified Yamuna Body Rolling practitioner, Crossfit Level 1 trainer. During times of stress, we often hold tensions in our body in unconscious ways. YBR uses a unique method of small balls to release muscles, stimulate bones and release tension from the entire body to bring you into a new state of ease and alignment. $30/in advance, $35/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Gong Immersion (Full Moon) – 6-8pm. Gail (Updesh Kaur) Dutton, Kundalini yoga teacher & trainer. Let the high vibration of the gong cut through the noise of your mind, reduce stress and bring peace. Experience the vibration of the gong and its potential to heal and soothe the trillions of cells in the body that receive its vibration. $15/Members, $17/Non-members. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Reflexology Certification Program Weekend - (continues May 22). This weekend is part of a 12-month, 300-hour program available for LMTs, acupuncturists and licensed health professionals with massage in their scope of practice to train to become Certified Reflexologists. Sam Belyea, program director, guides students through balancing the systems of the body using the technique of Reflexology. Each weekend includes additional topics such as business development, meditation and self-care. $2100/Year; $175/Weekend. The Foot Whisperer Reflexology Institute, 4810 W. Gandy Blvd., Tampa, Details 813831-9420, FootWhisperer.com/reflexology_training.

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SUNDAY, MAY 22 SoulCollage Workshop – 1-4pm. Delene Cole, MS, LMFT. The SoulCollage process begins as simple, creative fun! As you progress through the process it will awaken your intuition and self-discovery. Using images and creating collage cards you will easily express your personal context of imagery, and in so doing, be able to access parts of yourself and your life experience that are often surprising and deeply meaningful. Introductory price $35. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete (across from the Sundial). Limited space. Reservations 727-202-6807.

MONDAY, MAY 23 Thyroid Problems? Free Seminar – 6pm. Fatigue?

Weight gain? Thinning hair? Feeling cold? Anxious?

Brittle nails? Brain fog? Drs. John & Alexa Parker, DC, D.PSc provide answers. Synergy Integrated Health, 4343 W Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Seating limited. Reservations, 813-254-5200, TampaThyroid.com, SynergyFixMe.com.

Are Your Daily Habits Killing You? – 6-8pm. With Isabelle Simon, MA, CN, board certified nutritionist & holistic health practitioner. Come hear an eyeopening, hands-on presentation about ingredients to avoid in your personal care products to protect yourself and your family from cancer-causing harmful chemicals. Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Forming the Happiness Habit with Hypnosis & NLP – 6-9pm. Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills. Scripts & handouts for all attendees for home practice. $25; 15/UPHI Members. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 TUESDAY, MAY 24 Seminar: Smoking and Food Addictions – 6:30 pm. See if you are a candidate for Cold Laser Therapy, a non-invasive and comfortable procedure that can lick food and smoking addictions and alleviate pain. Free. Harmony Eco Spa at the Hollander Hotel, 400 4th St. N, St. Pete. 727-804-7754. 727341-1200. LaserHealthusa.com.

Lyme and its Co-infections – 6pm. Treatments you’ll want to know about, presented by Tracie Leonhardt, DO. Free. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo.

RSVP 727-826-0838. rsvp@PeaksOfHealth.com.

Free Seminar: Am I Hypothyroid? – 6-7:30pm.

Les Cole, MD. If you have several of these symptoms, you could be hypothyroid: Fatigue; weakness; brain fog; slowed thinking, memory or concentra-

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tion; cold or heat intolerance; weight gain & difficulty losing weight; high cholesterol or triglycerides; diabetes or prediabetes; constipation; low libido; slowed or difficult orgasm; infertility, miscarriage or PMS and more. Come learn the symptoms of hypothyroidism and why thyroid labs often miss this diagnosis. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete (across from the Sundial).

Limited space. RSVP 727-202-6807.

Lyme Disease: The Silent Epidemic – 6:30pm.

Lyme disease is now at epidemic proportions but most people are unaware it is at the root of their chronic condition. Jennifer Baer, ARNP, Lifeworks Wellness Center, will discuss how it can be correctly diagnosed and the natural treatment options available. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Self-Hypnosis Training – 6:30-8:30pm. Patricia V. Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $35; $25/UPHI Members. Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 Free Introductory SoulCollage Workshop – 1-4pm. Delene Cole, MS, LMFT. The SoulCollage process begins as simple, creative fun! As you progress through the process it will awaken your

intuition and self-discovery. Using images and creating collage cards you will easily express your personal context of imagery, and in so doing, be able to access parts of yourself and your life experience that are often surprising and deeply meaningful. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg (across from the Sundial). Space limited.

Reservation required, 727-202-6807.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 Yoga Nidra with Nancy MacDonald is Back – 2:30-3:30pm. With 100+ hours of training and nine years’ experience guiding yoga nidra, come explore this deep form of meditation. Known as “yogic sleep”, this is a complete experience of deep relaxation, self-healing and integration. It involves systematically relaxing the body, breath and mind as you enter a deep relaxed state, refreshing the physical, emotional and mental bodies. All levels.

No experience necessary. $15. Yoga 4 All, 8836 Seminole Blvd, Tampa. Info 727-542-0116. Registration Yoga4All.com/workshop.

titioners: Shaily Shah, DO, ABAARM-Functional, Integrative, Anti-Aging Medicine; Carrie Gerard RDN, LDN-Registered Dietitian / Functional Clinical Nutritionist; and Delene Cole, MS, LMFT-Mental Health Therapist / Hypnotherapist / Soul Collage Facilitator. 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete (across from the Sundial). 727-202-6807.

Mudras for Health, Healing & Transformation – 1:30-5pm. The classical yogis understood that hand gestures and “seals” known as mudras guide flow and can have a powerful influence on the breath, mind and emotions. Mudras support health and healing by cultivating balance and harmony within all dimensions of our being. Join Sharen Lock, yoga therapist and mindfulness meditation teacher at Moffitt Cancer Center, for this experiential workshop and explore the use of mudras with breath, movement and meditation. 3.5 CEU hrs. $45. The Lotus Pond 6200 Lynn Rd., Tampa. 813-961-3160.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 7 TUESDAY, MAY 31 Natural Cures for the 10 Most Common Diseases – 6pm. Workshop presented by Dr. Nyree Abdool.

Organic, vegan snacks provided. 1501 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. P, Tarpon Springs. RSVP 727-940-5278.

PLAN AHEAD THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Screenings by Dr. Chi: Fingernail and Tongue Analysis – 9am-5pm. Dr. Chi is considered to be the foremost expert in Tongue and Fingernail Analysis.

He has been using a method that was developed thousands of years ago. This resulted in him perfecting a methodology that is precise and natural.

Tongue and Fingernail Analysis has an accuracy rate of 80 percent when identifying ailments. Natural Med Therapies, 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd., Ste. C, Largo. Limited Availability! RSVP 727-541-2211.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Open House: St. Petersburg Health & Wellness/ Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies – 11am-2pm.

Enjoy healthy, gluten free hors d’oeuvres and refreshments including organic wines, and music. We will give tours of our center and explain the many ways we contribute to the health & wellness of our clients and the community. Opportunities to meet with and ask questions of practitioners, including our new prac-

Healing Yourself Naturally – 6-8pm. Hear Jeanine’s story on how she worked her health recovery all naturally when she was given only seven months to live 20 years ago in 1996. Come learn the six-step approach she used and adapt it for yourself to keep or regain your health naturally! Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg. Info & Registration 727-322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com.

for an inspirational night celebrating the launch of the New Thought Channel! $20/in advance. $25/ door. 460 46th Ave. N., St. Pete. Info, Admin@ FirstUnity.org. Tickets, FirstUnity.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 22 Restorative Yoga Certification – July 22-24.

Fri. 6:30-8:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 8:30am-5:30pm.

Program for yoga teachers with Nancy MacDonald E-RYT500, certified restorative yoga teacher. Postures explained for group classes or privates. This is not the crazy, over the top amount of props but restorative yoga for real people in the real world.

Training manual 70+ pages included. Add this much needed knowledge of therapeutically oriented yoga to your teaching skills. 18 live CEUs. $330. Lotus Pond, Tampa. YogaLotusPond.com.

The present time has one advantage over every other—it is our own. ~Charles Caleb Colton

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Grow Your Yoga Business – June 10-12. Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 8am - 5:30pm, Sunday 8am - 5:30pm Practicum, teaching techniques, understanding the business of yoga, with Val Spies & Nancy MacDonald. Looking at the path ahead, where do you want to go? Exploration of corporate yoga, chair yoga, back pain, private sessions and developing workshops and services for your skills and needs in your community. 20 hours CEU for yoga teachers. The Lotus Pond, 6200 Lynn Rd., Tampa. 813-961-3160. YogaLotusPond.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 From Good to Amazing! – 7pm. First Unity Spiritual Campus and Science of Mind magazine join with the New Thought Channel for a night of celebration that will take people “From Good to Amazing!” Join us at First Unity Spiritual Campus

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meditation. $10s Sugg’d Love Donation. Your Life Spa Your Success, 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg.

Info & Registration 727-322-3190. YourLifeSpa.com.

25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10-11am Sun; 6:30-8:30pm Weds; 6-7pm Fri. Learn three unique pre-Buddhist approaches to practicing meditation; techniques used by the earliest Yogis designed to awaken into the freedom and fullness of yourSelf.

Practice the fundamentals, avoid common pitfalls, and get guidance creating a practical, sustainable, life-changing practice. No experience needed. St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Hatha Yoga: Align and Strengthen – 5:30-6:45pm.

Yoga therapist and lead teacher at Lotus Pond’s Yoga Teacher Training program, Nancy MacDonald’s knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics allows the practice to unfold with structure yet playfulness. Deepen your understanding of the yoga postures, develop greater flexibility and awaken the mind-body connection. Private instruction available. Aromatherapy will be offered. All levels. Yoga 4 All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Tampa. 727-542-0116. Yoga4All.com.

Mindfulness Meditation and Buddhist Teaching – 10am-Noon. In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh with Fred Eppsteiner. Mindfulness practice helps one to cultivate compassion, develop inner peace and experience joy in daily life. 6501 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, Info tampa-updates@floridamindfulness. org or visit floridamindfulness.org.

Inner Wisdom Coaching Circle – 6-8pm. Join Coach Dianne Kipp in a “telecoaching” group each month to discover your internal wisdom, while learning how to overcome your “Monkey Mind” negative self-talk. You will learn the foundations of Ontological coaching, as well experience what it is like to “be coached”. Bring your life challenges, desires, and dreams and we’ll get you on the road to your success! $30 per person per month; 3 or 6 month commitment required. Contact Coach Dianne 727-481-1646 or coach@diannekipp.com.

The Nine Steps to Oneness and Ascension Workshop – 2-5pm. Gail Yip-Chuck is a master spiritual healer and teacher and a pure crystallized channel for the One Infinite Creator. In December 2015, Gail was given two opportunities to enter the higher worlds but chose not to ascend and returned to illuminate the pathway of ascension for others. The pathway is the Nine Steps to Oneness and Ascension. These ongoing Sunday events are ideal for the newly awakened individuals on the path of Light. Intermediate and Advanced lightworkers must schedule a Master class. Cost $99 per workshop. Contact Gail 813-810-3677, AlternativeMedicalHealing@ yahoo.com, www.AlternativeMedicalHealing.com.

The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. “Your expert in Integrative Medicine.” News Radio WFLA 970.

Candlelight Meditation – 6pm. Let yourself drift in a sea of peaceful music, beautiful imagery, and candlelight that creates an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity for you to soak in. Sanctuary at First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N (at 4th St.), St Petersburg, 727-522-2222.

monday Yoga with Shannon – 5-6pm by appt. E-RYT 200/ RYT 500 yoga instructor specializing in Restorative Therapeutic Yoga: rehab from injuries; chronic pain; stretching tight muscles; strengthening weakened muscles; reducing stress & anxiety; breath work;

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Gentle PM Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Instructor Nancy MacDonald helps you let go of the day and find peace within. Gentle yoga postures, smooth stretches with restorative/yin postures added to allow more relaxation. Feel confident if you have chronic back pain or old injuries that Nancy›s advanced studies as a back pain specialist and yoga therapist will allow her to offer you options for your body. Aromatherapy offered. All levels. Easy/gentle. Yoga 4 All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Tampa. Yoga4All.com.

Attention Coaches and Want-a-Be Coaches! – Join Coach Dianne Kipp, experienced, certified and mentoring coach on a monthly “coaches conversation call” to build community, exchange ideas and gain insight to solving difficult client challenges.

Details 727-481-1646, diannekipp.com.

tuesday Inspiration Radio – 7:30am. Listen to Dr Tracie J Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with questions on topic of the day.

Ultimate Paddle Board Experience with Leesa – 3-4pm Quick Start Paddle class. 4:30-Sunset Float Paddle Yoga and meditation. Enjoy eco tours, couple’s paddle, float coaching and meditation.

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Paddle lessons in amazing manatee and dolphin filled calm waters. Tarpon Toms, Tarpon Springs.

Info & Registration, Leesa Sklover 727-947-2541, LoveLifeProductions.net.

Kids Mindful Yoga – 4-5pm. Also Thurs. Kids ages 5 to 9 can learn the fundamentals of Mindfulness in body, breath, mind & life through yoga. Taught by our Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and Mom of two. Parents can relax at the same time in their own separate Restorative class. 4-5pm, St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-894-9642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

Free Yoga Class – 5:45-7pm Beginners welcome.

If you are new to yoga or new to Yoga4All, are a Pinellas County resident and want to check us out, please join us for this or any one class at the studio for free (limit one). Yoga4All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Seminole. Marty 727-392-9642. Yoga4All.com.

Acupuncture Intern Clinic $25 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm. Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you. They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com.

Reiki I & II Usui System – 6-10pm. Class Certification and CEUs available for LMT, Provider #MCE 50–77, for Reiki credits. Rev Maria Antonieta Revello, Reiki, Karuna & Qigong Master. Reiki II, Thursday. RSVP 813-334-7424.

Minding Your Weight: Create Your Ideal Healthy Body – 6:30-8:30pm, 2nd Tues. monthly. Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D., teaches hypnosis & NLP techniques for achieving and maintaining a fit, healthy body & lifestyle. Guided hypnosis included. $25/One class or Buy five/get one class free. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

wednesday Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm. Also 3rd Sat. Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health.

Call 813-425-2596 Dr Marta Alarcon, 813-334-7424 Maria, reikishrine@gmail.com.

Meditation Class – 10-10:45am. Enjoy the experience of manifesting a wonderful, magical life by going deep within yourself. Learn to align with yourself and tap into the currents of your soul.

When you are really in the flow and tuned, wonderful opportunities present themselves at exactly

the perfect moment; synchronicity abounds, and all the people, resources and circumstances present themselves. $15. Pure Elements Healing, 5915 Memorial Hwy., Unit 120, Tampa. 813-833-2299.

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Inspiration Radio – 11:30am-Noon. Listen to Dr. Tracie J. Leonhardt, DO, on 1110 AM; call in with your questions on the topic of the day. Also listen daily for her metabolic health minute of the day.

Joel Chudnow Hosts Hawk Health Hour – Noon1pm. Wholistic Health Educator and Natural Lifestyle Counselor Joel Chudnow is back on the radio and web, interviewing and showcasing wholistic healthcare professionals in Tampa Bay. WMNF 88.5 HD4 and live streaming HawkRadio.com.

Tai Chi & Qi Gong – 4:30-6pm. Dao Yin and warm-up exercises. 5pm Qi Gong and Tai Chi sequences. Instructor Dr. Justin Fontanini has extensive experience and knowledge of these ancient arts. $10 Suggested Donation (but no one will be turned away). Acupuncture & Natural Therapies, Reservations 813-968-2128. ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

Women’s Inner Song: A Relationship Collaboratory – 5:30-6:30pm. A creative look at relationship to ourselves, others, world. Live, weekly workshop combines spiritual life coaching, yoga and mindfulness meditation, creative arts therapies, music therapy, sound guided imagery and inspirational education and discussion. Leesa Sklover, PhD, CMT, CRC, IKYTA, E-RYT200. A Yoga Village, Ste. A., Clearwater. Registration required 727-947 2541, 917 860 0488. For bio, classes and workshops, visit LoveLifeProductions.net and AYogaVillage.com.

Herb Student Clinic $10 + Cost of Herbs – 6-8pm.

Students spend about an hour or two using the Chinese medicine system of evaluation to see what herbs and herbal formulas to recommend for you.

They are supervised by one of our experienced acupuncture & herbal practitioners. Appointments only. St. Petersburg Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Pete, 727-551-0857, stpetehw.com.

Group Acupuncture & Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture – 6-7:30pm. Join others in a relaxing and healing environment to receive acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture. Through this group setting you may experience an enhanced healing effect: emotionally, physically, mentally & spiritually. $55/Acupuncture Only. $85/Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. Initial consult required. Pure Elements Healing, 5915 Memorial Hwy., Unit 120, Tampa.

813-833-2299. PureElementsHealing.com.

Interested in Yoga Teacher Training? – 6:15pm Free Info Session. 7pm Free Yoga Class. Learn about our 200hr YA Certified Yoga Teacher Training

Program, now enrolling for January 2016. Teaching teachers, creating communities and lifelong friends for over 11 years. Exceptional teachers from Kripalu Center, Stockbridge & Boston, MA and well know local teachers. Lotus Pond, 6201 Lynn Rd., Tampa.

813-961-3160. YogaLotusPond.com.

thursday Mindfulness Meditation & Practice – 7-8:45pm. In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh. Mindfulness practice helps to cultivate compassion, develop inner peace and experience joy in daily life. UU St Pete, 719 Arlington Ave N, St Petersburg, Info floridamindfulness.org.

Hypnosis & NLP Master Class-MeetUP – 6-9pm.

Usually held last Thursday; check website to be sure.

Public welcome to participate as practice clients & enjoy experiencing Hypnosis-NLP with certified practitioners receiving 3 CEUs to expand skills with techniques, scripts & interactive practice with attendees. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Spiritual Discussion Group – 7:30pm. Last Thursday of the month. Includes guided meditation. Share your insights about any spiritual subject or feel free to ask for advice on any life lesson you are currently facing. Free. Donations welcome. 800 Tarpon Woods Blvd., Ste. F1, Palm Harbor. Space is limited. RSVP, Bianca 727-560-8209, The-Focused-Mind.com.

friday Restorative/Yin Yoga – 10-11:30am. Join Nancy MacDonald, yoga therapist, certified restorative yoga teacher as she guides you in the peaceful practice of restorative/yin yoga. Postures will be held supported with yoga props so the body can unwind and unfold naturally. Discover inner calm and whole body well-being; good for anxiety, depression, stress. Yoga 4 All, 8836 Seminole Blvd., Tampa. 727-542-0116. Yoga4All.com.

Manifestation Class – 11am-Noon. Enjoy the experience of manifesting a wonderful, magical life by going deep within yourself. Learn to align with yourself and tap into the currents of your soul.

When you are really in the flow and tuned, wonderful opportunities present themselves at exactly the perfect moment; synchronicity abounds, and all the people, resources and circumstances present themselves. $15. Pure Elements Healing, 5915 Memorial Hwy., Unit 120, Tampa. 813-833-2299.

PureElementsHealing.com.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 4:30-6:30pm. 4:30pm Dao Yin & warm-up exercises. 5pm Qi Gong & Tai Chi sequences. Instructor Dr. Justin Fontanini has extensive experience and knowledge of these ancient arts. $10 Sugg’d Donation. Reservations, Maria 813-334-7424 or Acupuncture & Natural Therapies 813-968-2128. reikishrine@gmail.com.

Achieving Wellness through Healthy Habits – 6-8pm. 2nd & 4th Fridays. Modules 15-16. Sunder Luber, 500 RYT, Kundalini trainer & owner. Join the Yoga Village Community in any class in this 16-week program on how to apply yoga to your life. Start your journey with a commitment to Self; begin or deepen your practice of yoga, meditation, pranayama and the process to heal limiting habits so you can recover your soul. $18/per class. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Couples Beach Retreat & Workshop – 7:30pm Fri-1:45pm Sun. Transform your relationship through sacred intimacy and conscious loving.

Discover Tantra. $595/couple, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, IntimacyRetreats.com; Dates, other locations, brochure, call 1-877-282-4244.

saturday Qi Gong: Supreme Science Qi Gong – 9-10am.

Val Mirea, DOM, AP leads this group class through powerful and relaxing qi gong positions and techniques. $10. St. Pete Health & Wellness, 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg. RSVP 727-551-0857.

Reiki Share – 10am-2:30pm, 3rd Sat. Experience the powerful & gentle relaxation technique. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies to cells and tissues bringing back health. 813-765-5166 Maritza, 813-4252596 Dr Marta Alarcon, or reikishrine@gmail.com.

Easy Self-Hypnosis Training – 1-3pm. Usually held last Saturday; check website to be sure. Patricia V. Scott, internationally certified Master Trainer of hypnosis, teaches how to discover untapped potentials, talents & abilities using the power of your Unlimited Mind. $35; $25 (UPHI Members). Hypnosis CD, workbook & scripts included. UP Hypnosis Institute, Terrace Plaza, 1810 S. Pinellas Ave., Ste. G, Tarpon Springs. 727-943-5003. UPHypnosis.com.

Ultimate Paddle Board Experience with Leesa – 11am Float Yoga, 1pm Quick Start. Enjoy eco tours, couple’s paddle, float coaching and meditation. Paddle lessons in amazing manatee and dolphin filled calm waters. Presented by FloatPaddleYoga.com and Love Life Productions. Tarpon Toms, Tarpon Springs.

Info & Registration, Leesa Sklover 727-947-2541, LoveLifeProductions.net.

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communityresourceguide ...connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide call 727.865.9339.

ACUPUNCTURE Jade Tree Wellness Center Tom Elman, AP, LMT 3039 - 49th St. N, St. Petersburg (727) 344—8690 JadeTreeWellness.com

Happy, Healthy, Whole! Acupuncture, Herbs and Massage to help you feel better. We treat everything from asthma to emotional issues, from Acid Reflux to Fibromyalgia. Free Consultations! See ad page 31.

Professional Herbalists Training Program

Florida Board Certified Acupuncture Physician offering acupuncture therapies for the whole family. Established, comfortable, caring and professional integrative medicine clinics in South & North Tampa. In-network with most medical insurances; accept payments from HRA, HSA and FSA.

The 2-year program meets one weekend each month for class and Wednesday nights for our hands-on student clinic. This program is designed to create clinical herbalists in a combination of Chinese and western herbalism.

Many open classes. Designed to meet American Herbalists Guild standards.

See ad page 18.

Pure Elements Healing

Kerry Kott, DOM, LAc 6105 Memorial Highway, Suite J Tampa, FL 33615 (813) 833-2299 PureElementsHealing@gmail.com PureElementsHealing.com

Kerry uses intuition and professional experience creating a truly unique experience! Acupuncture, Pranic Healing, Food Healing, Herbs, Oils, Crystals, Angel Healing, Spiritual Guidance. Insurance Accepted. See ad pages 27 and 43.

National & state board certified with 15+ years experience in Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Cold Laser & more.

Bio-Puncture and Mesotherapy to treat pain, ADHD, anxiety, depression. Lab testing, most insurances. Free Nutritional Consultation.

Orthomolecular Nutrition & Wellness 9225 Ulmerton Rd., Ste. 312, Largo (727) 518-9808 OrthoLiving.com.

Offering the latest in pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for healing, enhanced metabolism, detoxification, optimal vitality. Call for a free session on the new Bemer PEMF device.

alternative medicine LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. David Minkoff Dr. George Springer & Sue Morgan, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater (727) 466—6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com Specializing in natural hormone replacement therapy: the natural, bioidentical way and other safe, natural nutritional solutions for menopause symptoms, including weight loss, acupuncture, chelation, allergy elimination, and walk-in care.

See ad inside front cover.

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Dr. Paula Giusto 2102 S. Mac Dill Ave., Tampa (813) 253—2565 NaturalLivingChiropractic.org

Family chiropractic care, wellness care, nutritional counseling, neuromuscular massage therapy.

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

coaching Dianne M. Kipp, BSN, PCC, CTT

ICF Certified Coach & Business Culture Consultant Dianne M. Kipp & Associates, LLC (727) 481-1646 coach@diannekipp.com DianneKipp.com

Wanting to achieve the best in your personal relationships, professional or business goals? Try coaching with a certified coach.

You will be amazed at the results!

Coaching Courageous Living choices & senior executives for over 8 years. Complimentary Personal Values Assessments & Intro-session available.

colon Hydrotherapy

Natural Med Therapies

Machelle Perkins, D.O.M. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd # C, Largo, 33777 (727) 541—2211 NaturalMedTherapies.com

Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center

Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 551—0857 AcuHerbals.com

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Chris Dziubinski, DOM, AP, L. Ac 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

chiropractic

astrology Astrology for Your Soul

Aluna Michaels, M.A., Esoteric Astrologer Dunedin (727) 239-7179 AlunaMichaels.com Second-generation astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner.

Over 25 years of experience.

Insightful, unique perspective on goals and issues. “Together we will unveil your soul’s purpose.”

www.natampa.com

RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater (727) 461—7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM12728 25 years experience. Expert in colon hydrotherapy using pressure points, abdominal massage, essential oils, and lymphatic drainage.

All disposable tubing used. Very comfortable and relaxing room with private bathroom. Raindrop massage available also.

See ad page 20.

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

2701 Park Dr. Suite 4, Clearwater, Fl. 33763 (727) 712—3837 NaturalAndCosmeticDentistry.com Natural, Holistic, Aesthetic Dentistry. Careful Silver filling removal. Non-metal crowns and bridges.

Be pampered in our Spa-like atmosphere. See ad back cover.

David F. Doering, DDS

Doering Family Dental 1201 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa (813) 933—5365 TampaDentalCare.com Cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Conservative approach to periodontal (gum) treatment. See ad page 25.

hypnosis Kate Nucci, CCHT

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (813) 424-0335 Kate@KateNucci.com KateNucciHypnotherapy.com Hypnotherapy is a gentle and very effective tool that allows you to re-pattern your beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to create success in your life. Contact now for free consultation. See ad pages 30.

paul t. rodeghero, dds

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater (727) 442-3363 MyClearWaterFamilyDental.com Our practice is a full service family practice. We welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may present to us. See ad page 16.

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS, INC.

Patricia V. Scott, President (727) 943—5003, (866) 537—7746 UPHypnosis@yahoo.com, UPHypnosis.com Professional Hypnosis & NLP Certification Training, Weekly classes & Private sessions (Smoking, Weight, Stress, Sports, Habits), Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapy available w/referral. Speaking Services & Corporate Programs.

See ad page 33.

Kathie Gonzales, ARNP-BC 2325 Ulmerton Rd, Suite 11 H Clearwater, FL 33762 (727) 572-8016

Integrative, Regenerative and Anti-Aging: Bio-identical Hormones including Pellets. Thyroid, Weight Management & Hair Loss. Allergy & Heavy Metal Testing. Nutritional Infusion Therapy, UBI/OZONE and Chelation.

Mind Body spirit Care Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33618 (813) 935—CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.com

Integrative & holistic medicine for women & men: Natural Hormone Therapy, Anti-Aging, IV Chelation, Nutritional Vitamin Therapy, Fatigue & Stress Management, Weight Loss, Yoga, Nutritional Counseling. Affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital. Most insurance accepted.

Ray Behm, DDS

127 N. Garden Ave., Clearwater 33755 (727) 446—6747 BehmNaturalDentistry.com Improve your overall health with holistic dentistry! Materials are tested for compatibility with your body. We remove toxic metals, treat root canals, and strengthen teeth and gums with state-of-the-art ozone treatments.

See ad page 19.

herbalist

Monica Obando Hypnotherapy Monica Obando CCHt, CTACC, RYT 15310 Amberly Dr. Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 333-2120 Monica@MonicaObando.com MonicaObando.com

Hypnotherapy goes to the root of the problem without drug side effects. It is used to successfully treat anxiety, relieve stress and pain, assist with weight loss and smoking cessation. Call for gratis consult to learn if it’s right for you.

Atiendo clientes en Español, has tu cita hoy mismo!

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center

Tracie Leonhardt, DO 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo, Fl 33777 (727) 826-0838 PeaksOfHealth.com

Dr. Leonhardt is Board Certified & Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Offers a personalized program for each individual patient.

Hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, thyroid, GI issues, Diabetes, infrared sauna, IV nutrition, Anti-aging, Chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, and toxicities. See ad page 11.

Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm (813) 991—5177 ImHerbalist.com Specializing in growing the herbs used in my clinic practice and in the Herbal Remedies I formulate.

Consultations are available for humans, dog, cats, and horses.

Promoting health through the use of Herbs. See ad page 30 and 37.

Natural Awakenings is published in 95 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico.

To advertise call 727.865.9339

integrative medicine Carol L. Roberts, MD

The HangIVer Bar 3415 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa (813) 835-4264 TheHangIverBar.com

The HangIVer Bar is a modern wellness spa specializing in intravenous hydration, vitamin, and antioxidant therapy.

We’ve performed over 4000 treatments to build immunity, recover more quickly, beat the flu, or improve your overall health and wellness. See ad page 41.

St. Petersburg Health & Wellness

Les Cole, MD 222 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 202-6807 StPeteHW.com.

Board certified in Anti-Aging/ Regenerative and Integrative/ Holistic Medicine. Specializing in men’s & women’s health, bio-identical hormones, weight, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, fatigue, stress, gut health, chelation, IV vitamin C, nutrition.

See ad pages 4 and 18.

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meditation Meditation on the Inner Light and Sound 1-877- MEDITATE SantMat.net

Learn how to live in alignment with the soul’s purpose and to experience greater harmony within, with others, and with the environment. Always free, never a charge.

psychotherapy Lois A. Miller, L.C.S.W., PA

238 E. Davis Blvd. Suite 302, Tampa (813) 258-3906, Fl. Lic. swooo1738 info@mytherapywithheart.com MyTherapyWithHeart.com

A Smile as Sweet as Spring.

Find Your Natural Match!

veterinarian animal alternatives holistic health care Dr. Anne Lampru 238 E. Bearss Ave., Tampa (813) 265—2411 AnimalAlternatives.org

Dr. Anne Lampru has practiced holistic veterinary medicine since 1983. Believing that each pet is unique, she tailors a health restoration or maintenance plan to their individual needs.

See ad page 34.

Medicine River Animal Hospital Shawna L. Green, DVM 15235 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach, FL 33708 (727) 299—9029 MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.com

Compassionate health care catered toward the needs of your pet offering preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, senior wellness, and more.

See ad page 42.

Integrative and holistic psychotherapy for individuals and couples. Treating anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, trauma, transitioning and more, using EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, and other modalities. See ad page 32.

weight loss SUZANNE P. PERSONS, Ph.D., LMHC MH#0423 / since 1982 Psychotherapy / Consultation 1700 Park Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 804—1706

EMDR Therapy for stress, trauma and change. Counseling for people with grief, loss, esteem issues; relationship communication, life assessment, direction and goals, father/daughter relationships.

thermography Stillpoint Health Thermal Imaging June Drennon, Certificated Clinical Thermographer StillpointHealth@gmail.com (727) 729-2711

HCG ACCELERATED DIET

LifeWorks Wellness Center Sue Morgan, ARNP Sue Minkoff, RN 301 Turner Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 466 6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com Experience this revolutionary, medically supervised weightloss program, where patients lose 14-20lbs in 24 days.

See ad inside cover.

wellness spa Your Life Spa, your success

Holistic Wellness and Energetic Therapies Jeanine Miami 9657 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines Plaza, St. Petersburg (727) 322-3190 YourLifeSpa.com

American College of Clinical Thermography 2008. Prevention is better than early detection.

Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology.

Call for location convenient for you. See ad page 24.

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Ask to hear my story how I resolved cancer and bursitis naturally. I opened an affordable spa for everyone to have the best health and well-being! See ad page 22.

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