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Contents 24 CHASING ZZZZZs

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How to Put Insomnia to Rest

32 ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

36 KENNETH DAVIS ON Learning From the Last Global Plague

38 THE HAPPY THYROID

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Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

40 ZENFUL EATING

Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

42 CLICK AND SWEAT

Virtual Workouts Change the Game

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44 ENOUGH FOR ALL In Pursuit of Grateful Living

48 URBAN CHICKENS Coming Home to Roost

DEPARTMENTS 12 news briefs 16 health briefs 20 global briefs 32 green living 36 wise words 38 healing ways 8

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40 conscious eating 42 fit body 44 inspiration 48 natural pet 50 calendar 56 resource guide

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nsights on advancements in the natural health field fill this magazine each and every month. True to form, this November 2019 issue of Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay is full to the brim with life-enhancing news and views.

On Sunday, November 3, another daylight saving time frame ends: time to readjust schedules accordingly; sleep in for another hour; slip further into an autumnal state of mind.

Plastic Brigade Beach Cleanup actions this month are exciting local initiatives by the American Advertising Federation to reduce the amount of plastic entering the waterways of Florida and the Caribbean. On Saturday, the 9th, Tampa Bay community actions happen from 9 a.m. until noon at Salt Creek near 22nd Avenue South, in St. Petersburg. Visit PlasticBrigade.com to learn more.

This month’s feature by writer Marlaina Donato, “Chasing ZZZZZs: How to Put Insomnia to Rest” (page 24), looks at natural pathways to a good night’s rest and healthy ways to combat any adverse health effects of compromised sleep. One of those considerations—optimizing thyroid function—is covered in-depth in our Healing Ways article, “The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming” (page 38).

Looking forward to seasonal celebrations with an organic touch, freelance writer April Thompson’s “Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude” (page 40) shares insights from three of the nation’s top Zen chefs on achieving gratefulness and being present and peaceful at mealtime.

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atural Health Hut will offer classes for beginner beekeeping, from 10 a.m. to noon, on November 23 and December 7, at Natural Health Hut, in Wesley Chapel. Classes are taught by Stephanie Ramthun, owner of Tampa Bees and full-time beekeeper, with a BS in biology.

Ramthun has been keeping bees for six years and now manages many hives in the surrounding areas of Tampa. She is involved in bee rescues, pollination of crops, urban beekeeping and a new farming tool called bee vectoring.

Topics in the class include but are not limited to honeybee anatomy, hive duties, function of the hive, honey production, pollen production, brood rearing and lifecycle. Queen bee functions and facts as well as little known facts about bees will be shared.

Open to all ages, attendees get to view the bees live in a contained unit on the comb. Tampa Bees honey will be available for purchase.

Cost: Free. Location: 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. For more information, call 813-407-6230. To register, visit imHerbalist.com.

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ere’s Your CBD provides organically grown cannabidiol (CBD) oil sourced from industrial hemp farms based in Colorado, the highest grade, pesticide-free, non-GMO hemp available on the market today. Supporting your health and lifestyle with CBD has never been easier.

CBD is a non-intoxicating compound that has many benefits. It is one of over 100 cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. CBD naturally helps people and pets with pain, anxiety, depression, inflammation, seizures and sleep. Here’s Your CBD offers diverse products containing CBD, including anti-aging cream, massage oil, weight loss help and more. All products come with a 60-day money back guarantee so you can try them to determine what best suits your needs.

Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) has been found to have more anti-inflammatory properties than CBD. Discover the role of “10xPure” patented technology combined with full spectrum hemp-derived CBD oil drops, which offers optimal delivery of CBDA and CBD to the targeted area.

For more information, call 727-512-5362. To shop all products available, visit HeresYourCBD.com. See ad page 50.

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ow in its 31st year, Body Mind Spirit Expo has become the largest health and wellness expo in the U.S. The expo creates an arena for the general public to increase their knowledge of alternative health and metaphysical topics.

Coming to Tampa for the 16th year, November 16 to 17, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Special Event Center, the expo brings to life a positive healing environment. The best from Tampa Bay join with others from throughout the country to provide the essential tools for discovering overall health and wellbeing.

Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books and enlightened art. Healers provide treatments ranging from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings.

Weekend admission is $12 and includes all lectures and demos as well as admission to the Exhibit Hall. Rejuvenate—receive a relaxing massage, have your aura photo taken and open yourself to new ideas. The expo offers a safe environment for growth and exploration, so mark your calendar for the entire weekend!

Location: 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N, Tampa. For more information and $1 off coupon, call Marcella at 541-482-3722 403 or visit bmse.net. See ad below.

LifeWorks Wellness Center Welcomes New Doctor

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r. David Minkoff, founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center, is proud to welcome Dr. Rodney Soto and the Neurology Division to his medical clinic. Dr. Soto is a board certified neurologist and board certified in integrative medicine and anti-aging.

With more than 30 years of medical experience, including 15-plus years in functional and holistic medicine, Dr. Soto specializes in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, TBI, dementia, migraines, ALS and stroke. He states, “I want to ‘empower’ my patients with the proper education about their condition so they can learn how to heal themselves. I am always researching new, natural options to help the body heal naturally.”

Do you want to know the root cause of your neurology problems? Dr. Soto has the answers. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Soto will host a seminar on Alzheimer’s & Brain Health, at 6:30 p.m., on November 21, at Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland Street, Clearwater. At this seminar you will learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and how to prevent it naturally.

Seminar Cost: Free. LifeWorks Wellness Center is located at 301 Turner St., Clearwater. For more information, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. See ad pages 2 and 31.

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Move Your Tight Jaw into a Light Jaw

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re you ready to take the time and spend a weekend on you? Release your jaw, your voice, your whole self!

You will have the opportunity to slow down, quiet your nervous system and then attend to unique Feldenkrais “Awareness Through Movement” lessons that focus on the face, eyes, tongue, skull and breathing while indirectly quieting deep-seated muscular holding patterns in the jaw and whole self. You will discover that subtle shifts in action can make major shifts in posture and movement in your jaw as well as on your voice and overall well-being.

Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais practitioner since 1983, offers this weekend-long Touch To Inform Seminar, from 4 p.m., November 15 through 4 p.m., November 17, at District Dance Academy, 14100 U.S. Highway 19, Suite 138, in Clearwater.

Touch To Inform seminars focus on the neurological, mechanical and healing aspects of movement using concepts from the Feldenkrais Method. Participants find practical applications for their personal and professional use. CEs for LMTs.

For more information and registration, call Bonnie Kissam, 941360-2248 or email Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com. Event info at FeldenkraisInSarasota.com/event/release-your-jaw-voice-wholeself-2/.

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Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay Launches New Community Website

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atural Awakenings has unveiled a brand-new, comprehensive online hub for all things healthy and sustainable in the Tampa Bay area.

Partnering with the Locable Publisher Network, a software company that works exclusively with local publications like Natural Awakenings, the new website has many exciting features for readers and advertisers alike.

The enhanced online calendar will make it easy to share events and discover local happenings in the community.

Business owners can list their natural health and eco-friendly products or services for visitors to discover in the new searchable directory. There are opportunities for advertisers to increase their online reach through a community sponsorship, featured event listings, display advertisements and more.

Also, the articles and sections that readers have grown to love can be easily found and shared through the new website.

For more information, visit NATampa.com. If you are interested in digital advertising opportunities with certain online placements available on a first-come, first-serve basis, contact Debbey at dwilson@natampa.com or call 727-865-93369.

Now is the Time to Go Solar

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100 percent renewable energy source, home solar power systems earn a 30 percent tax credit for homeowners by the IRS when installed this year. Older home solar systems required large, expensive battery banks. Now, with the ability to net-meter, all excess energy generated by the solar panels flows backwards through the power meter to the energy grid. The power company acts as the battery bank. During the day, the solar system generates the electricity needed for normal consumption; in the evening, the homeowner uses the power stored in the grid.

Major savings come from the solar system costing much less monthly than traditional sources of electricity. An average solar system (7-9kW) will save the homeowner anywhere from $40,000 to well over $60,000 over a 20-year period. More importantly, the ROI is immediate. The money you would be paying to the electric company is now funding your system.

No money out-of-pocket is needed to change over to renewable energy. Once a solar system is installed, simply turn it on and it will start producing your electricity all day, every day.

At Solar for Your Home, the mission is to provide accurate information regarding renewable energy. To receive a customized savings report, provide your complete address and your phone number. Call 813-310-9175 and ask for Mike or visit SolarForYourHome.org. See ad page 6.

Everglades University Opens Enrollment for Marine Resources Management

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verglades University (EU) is excited to announce they are now enrolling for their new program, the Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Marine Resources Management. EU’s new program offering aligns with its other green and sustainable programs, including its Bachelor of Science Degrees with majors in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management, Environmental Policy and Management, and Land and Energy Management.

The BS in Marine Resources Management provides the opportunity for students who wish to apply specific knowledge of marine, coastal and wetlands areas to the business of managing the natural resources found in these ecologies. Sensitive to the growing need for both public and private entities to be environmentally responsible, EU seeks to prepare its graduates with the knowledge and skills that will help them successfully negotiate business, science and policy concerns, and position them to drive ethical and sustainable decision-making.

The growing need for trained professionals in these fields is rising at a faster than average rate. The National Bureau of Labor Statistics (NBLS) anticipates that employment opportunities for environmental scientists and specialists will grow eight percent in the next 10 years as a result of “heightened public interest in the hazards facing the environment” (www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmentalscientists-and-specialists.htm).

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells.

This is one of the most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Hibiscus is particularly effective when combined with chemotherapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses. The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.

Caffeine has been the subject of controversy among the one in six adults worldwide that suffer from periodic migraines: Some say it triggers symptoms, while others report it wards them off. A new study from Harvard and two other teaching hospitals of 98 migraine sufferers used six weeks of daily journals to investigate the link and found that drinking up to two servings of caffeinated beverages a day had little effect, but three or more raised the odds of a headache that day or the next. Among people that rarely drank such beverages, even one or two servings increased the odds of having a headache that day. A serving was defined as eight ounces or one cup of caffeinated coffee, six ounces of tea, a 12-ounce can of soda or a two-ounce can of an energy drink.

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Older people with dementia, often viewed as being passive and immobile, responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions, say researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. The 22 participants between the ages of early 60s and mid-90s had dementia ranging from mild to advanced. They took 10 weekly classes in which the music was “reminiscent” and the movement routines were intuitively easy. “Positive responses such as memory recalling, spontaneous dancing and joking with each other were observed in every session,” reports lead author Ting Choo.

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Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

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Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep Chronic pain, affecting 10 to 25 percent of adults, disturbs sleep for two-thirds of them, increasing the risk of depression and aggravating pain symptoms. Chinese researchers analyzed nine studies of 944 chronic-pain patients and found that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping patients sleep. It also improved their quality of sleep as self-measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and lowered their scores of perceived pain.

Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A Using the three-decade longitudinal health records of about 123,000 men and women from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, researchers from Brown University found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer, which occurs in 7 to 11 percent of the population. “We found that higher intake of total vitamin A, retinol and several individual carotenoids, including beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin, was associated with lower risk of SCC,” wrote the authors.

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Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver Sugar-sweetened drinks, already linked to weight gain, diabetes and heart disease, carry another risk: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In a meta-review published in the European Journal of Nutrition, Iranian researchers analyzed six high-quality studies that included 6,326 men and women and 1,361 cases of NAFLD. They found those that drank the most sugary drinks had a 40 percent higher risk of developing the disease compared to those that consumed the least. Sugary drinks include soda, cola, tonic, fruit punch, lemonade, sweetened, powdered drinks, and sports and energy drinks.

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A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea According to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft palate or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Actually, it’s the result of a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm (causing one to breathe) that can occur during the transition from initial semi-wakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep prior to REM sleep. In some people, the unintended reduction in the signal is significant enough that breathing goes beyond being shallow and completely stops.

After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respi-

ration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off during the day or when relaxing or resting, but then they can experience an obstruction problem when trying to go to sleep.

Instead of resorting to surgery to remove neck tissue or using a machine to force air into lungs, try a natural, herbal solution that has been used for thousands of years. Lobelia acts as a respiratory stimulant and maintains deep, steady breathing through the stage 2 sleep period. Thyme improves the ability of the lungs to exchange CO2 for oxygen, while chamomile and cramp bark help the upper trapezius muscles to relax, supporting better nerve transmission.

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Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decomposition in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual

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measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select vegetable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University.

Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clothianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos pesticide levels by 60 percent.

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The nonprofit MomsAcrossAmerica.org (MAA) has launched its Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers while encouraging best practices by suppliers. It will be awarded to those brands that have achieved superior levels of organic practices and eco-friendly procedures, and is intended to make it simple for people to choose the healthiest products and use their wallets to take a stand against unhealthy alternatives and unethical business practices. The standard also provides a path for companies that know better and do better to prosper by shifting the buying power of millions of dedicated mothers behind their products.

Jaws of Life

California Bans Fur Trapping

California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier.

The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are considering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats.

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Methane Matters

Fracking Linked to Global Warming

As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to stop regulating it. New Cornell University research published in Biogeosciences, a journal of the European Geosciences Union, suggests that the methane released by high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has different characteristics than the methane from conventional natural gas and other fossil fuels such as coal.

About two-thirds of all new gas production over the last decade has been shale gas produced in the U.S. and Canada, says the paper’s author, Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and environmental biology: “If we can stop pouring methane into the atmosphere, it will dissipate. It goes away pretty quickly compared to carbon dioxide. It’s the low-hanging fruit to slow global warming.”

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Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence of having done so. To mark World Environment Day in June, Chander Gaind, the deputy commissioner of the district of Ferozepur in Punjab State, had an idea. “I thought about how much Punjabi people love guns,” he says. “We receive hundreds of applications for gun licenses from this district every year. Maybe I could get them to love caring for the environment, too.” India has more than 3.3 million active gun licenses. Tajinder Singh, 47, a farmer in the district, says he wants to protect himself from wild animals and bands of armed robbers.

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Gun Control in India Goes Green

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Species Setback

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The U.S. Department of the Interior is effecting significant changes that weaken how the Endangered Species Act is implemented, a move critics fear will allow for more oil and gas drilling on land that is currently habitat-protected, and will limit how much regulators consider the impacts of the climate crisis. The changes affect how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration consider whether species qualify for protections, as well as how the agencies determine what habitats deserve special protections.

It could make it more difficult to factor in the impact of climate change on species.

Myriad companies are pledging to make their products and packaging more sustainable, including the multinational food and drink giant Nestlé, which announced in January that it is committed to using 100 percent recyclable packaging for its candy by 2025. Miniature KitKat chocolate bars from its Japan confectionery branch will be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it, post-snack, into the iconic origami crane, a traditional Japanese messenger of thoughts and wishes. Nestlé hopes that this will guarantee the paper remains in use longer rather than be disposed of immediately.

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EPA Weakens Protective Regulations

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Health Care Sector Impacts Climate

A new study by the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), in collaboration with Arup, a British multinational professional services firm, claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet.

It provides, for the first time, an estimate of health care’s global climate footprint. Josh Karliner, HCWH international director of program and strategy and report co-author, says, “The health sector needs to transition to clean, renewable energy and deploy other primary prevention strategies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.”

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Hot Habits

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Phoenix, which had 128 days at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit last year, is one of the hottest and fastestwarming cities in the U.S., and most American cities are expected to drastically heat up in the next decades with heat waves and triple-digit days. In the Valley of the Sun, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours.

Neighborhoods are active at dawn and dusk when residents hike, jog and paddleboard. Last year, heat caused or contributed to the deaths of 182 people in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix. Ariane Middel, a professor of urban climate at Arizona State University, says, “We are almost a living laboratory.

We can test strategies and see different ways to keep adapting and mitigating. By the time it gets hot in other places, they can take what we have learned here.”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reversed course without explanation, greenlighting the Rosemont copper mine proposed by Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals in Arizona’s Santa Rita mountains, 30 miles from Tucson. The Corps approved Rosemont’s Clean Water Act permit this spring after recommending its denial more than two years earlier. Environmentalists, local leaders and indigenous people are suing over the violation of this environmentally sensitive habitat. The Tohono O’odham, Pascua Yaqui and Hopi tribes consider the land sacred. The Cienega Aquifer will be severely impacted by a conical pit a mile wide and up to 2,900 feet deep. Tailings will cover miles of streams and trucks would haul an estimated 50 daily shipments of copper concentrate down the adjacent two-lane highway.

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Abandoned Crops

Economics Drive Farm Food Losses

Farmer Cannon Michael left more than 100 acres of ripe cantaloupes unharvested last year because he couldn’t sell them for enough to cover the cost of labor, packing and shipping. According to a new study from Santa Clara University, in California, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Most research on food loss and food waste has focused on post-harvest, retail and consumer levels. The new study offers a far more accurate look at on-farm food loss by relying on in-field measurements. ReFED, a coalition of nonprofits, businesses and government agencies that fight food loss and food waste, estimates that 21 percent of water, 18 percent of cropland and 19 percent of fertilizer in the U.S. are dedicated to food that is never eaten.

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Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes

From mountain peaks to base lodges, many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Skiers will discover that sustainability is the watchword at a growing number of facilities, with a focus on reducing energy usage and cutting back on waste.

In Vermont, Killington Resort uses four offsite solar farms, as well as the AllEarth Solar tracking system that rotates panels using GPS technology to produce enough energy to run all the lifts for the resort and nearby Pico Mountain for the entire season (Killington.com). To prepare for this winter, Bromley Mountain upgraded its

snowmaking system with state-of-the-art, variable-frequency drive motors to conserve energy. Stratton Mountain Resort will now offer drinking straws by request only and feature a bamboo option; retail shops have switched to bags made of 100 percent recycled paper.

Aspen Snowmass, in Colorado, has begun using a dirt-based pipe at its Buttermilk section to reduce snowmaking, saving more than $15,000 in electricity and 4 million gallons of water each year. Winter Park has installed a small wind turbine at the top of Parsenn Bowl to power its lift shack there. Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain and Purgatory are among the many resorts in the state that offer carpooling incentives for skiers (ColoradoSki.com).

After pledging in January to expand on energyefficient operations, seven state ski trade associations—Ski Vermont, Colorado Ski Country USA, Ski Utah, Ski California, Ski Areas of New York, Ski New Mexico and the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association—along with 70-plus other organizations and companies of the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership gathered on Capitol Hill in May to “advocate for immediate and bipartisan climate action, specifically, putting a price on carbon” (SnowSports.org).

Families can forego the expenses, travel time and Earth impacts of alpine skiing by turning to the crosscountry version. A few inches of snow and strapping on longer, thinner skis can transform a flat or gently hilly park, wooded trail or spacious backyard into a quiet, serene, eco-playground. “This low-impact exercise delivers amazing cardiovascular benefits, works all the major muscle groups, challenges your balance, keeps your joints healthy and is good for your mental health,” according to CrossCountrySkiColorado.com.

Polar Alert

Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. The ice melted as a result of exceptionally warm water temperatures extending far out into the ocean.

The last five years have produced the warmest sea-surface temperatures on record in the region, contributing to record low sea ice levels.

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In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.

CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest

by Marlaina Donato

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ossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association.

The causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop. Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic.

The effects are profound. Compromised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immunity and chronic inflammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with depression also experience sleep deprivation, and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream.

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results without undesirable side effects.

Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.

Body and Mind, a Tangled Web

Psychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest.

“Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed.

So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at TheSleepExpert.com. “Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components, but is also affected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.”

The intricate connection between emotion and sleep-robbing stress hormones explains why insomniacs are often caught in an undertow of racing thoughts and preoc-

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cupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.” Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds.

Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day. Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our ability to sleep restfully or restoratively.”

Resetting Inherent Rhythms

Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is affected by light and internal changes in temperature.

Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, explains that it’s helpful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours. “When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling

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asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.”

Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel.

Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain

times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says.

Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.”

Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania,

Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring. ~Elina Winnel

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For healthy circadian rhythm and melatonin cycles, try:

4 Shutting off all screen devices, including the TV, two hours before going to bed 4 Going to bed when you get that 9 p.m. slump and just taping a favorite show 4 Walking barefoot and feeling the earth 4 Spending quality time outside in sunlight, preferably in a natural setting 4 Taking nourishing baths with natural soaps, lavender essential oil or herbs 4 Designating certain time slots to not answer the phone or answer emails 4 Exercising regularly and not within three hours of bedtime 4 Taking a break from work every 90 minutes for two minutes of slow, deep breathing 4 Breaking the caffeine habit by replacing coffee and tea with healthier alternatives

For emotional components of insomnia, try:

4 Going on a “worry fast” for five or 10 minutes, and then practice doing it for an hour or a full day 4 Reserving time with loved ones for in-person conversations and get-togethers 4 Checking in with yourself and acknowledging all emotions and fears without judgment 4 Setting aside ambitions for a day to recharge 4 Sleeping in without guilt—shopping and running errands can wait 4 Choosing not to compare your life with others

adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”

Two Sides of Every Brain

Smartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel.

“This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta—associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep.

Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.”

To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.

Promising Plant Allies

Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep. Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or injuries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.”

Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist physical, chemical or biological stresses. Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping November 2019

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adults to combat stress,” Allen says, reminding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications.

Going for that extra cup of coffee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience dreaming states,” cautions Davies.

CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.

Learning New Tricks

Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy

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People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain. ~Jenn J. Allen for insomnia (CBT-I). The American College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without

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supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD.

CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman.

CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction.

A good night’s rest is indeed possible.

Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.”

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

Gift Yourself and Others the

Gift of Health

by Kathie Gonzales, ARNP-BC

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he holidays are a busy and stressful time for most people. All the shopping, baking and partying disrupt our daily routines and healthy diets. We tend to eat more sugar and get less sleep which can create multiple imbalances in our bodies and minds. Increased intake of processed sugars and sleep deprivation causes decreased focus, mood changes, increased musculoskeletal pain, digestive disruption and increased cortisol release, adding to belly fat.

Alpha-Stim is a non-pharmacological electrotherapy treatment option for anxiety, depression and insomnia. This portable device reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety without the adverse side effects associated with medications, including tolerance and addiction.

The manufacturers of the Alpha-Stim state this treatment modality is safe and effective and has been around since the early 1980s.

It is currently used by many of the VA hospitals and the Department of Defense. This innovative electrotherapy treatment takes about 20 minutes and most people state they have an improved sense of well-being

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right after using the device. Alpha-Stim treatments are available at St. Petersburgh Health and Wellness as well as for rent or sale.

If you’re feeling lackluster from dehydration, fatigue from constantly running around or headaches from too much indulging, nutritional IV therapy can help restore health and energy expediently. Additionally, nutritional IV therapy assists the entire body in healing itself while enhancing the immune system with the possible benefits of alleviating anxiety, insomnia and depression. From a simple hydration infusion to complex blends of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, during the holiday season and beyond, IV infusions at St. Pete Health and Wellness can make you feel great within a matter of minutes and beyond.

St. Petersburg Health & Wellness is located at 2100 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Pete. For more information, appointments, or to order your Holiday Gift Certificates, call 727-202-6807. To learn more, visit sphw@ StPeteHW.com. See ad right and page 27.

Body pillows are excellent to use between your knees and smaller pillows for the area in between the side of the neck and shoulder.

What Kind of

Mattress is the Best to Buy?

by Dr. Colette Cseszko

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must have slept wrong, I think it’s my mattress!” This is one of the most common comments patients make when they come into my office complaining of stiffness or pain in their neck, lower back or hips.

In 2018, the average American spent anywhere from $250 to $5000 on a queensize mattress. There are several kinds on the market, including posturepedic, memory foam, gel-infused and plush. Given the many choices and their costs, it’s no wonder I get asked which mattress provides the best night’s rest when it comes to spinal support.

Most people spend six to eight hours per night sleeping in bed. The perfect mattress is one that supports the natural contours of the spine. It is vital to maintain the natural curves of the spine while sleeping and in this article you will learn why.

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In 2018, the average American spent anywhere from $250 to $5000 on a queen-size mattress. morning feeling stiff or walk like an old person when you first get out of bed; or maybe you have trouble turning your head from side to side when you first wake up. These symptoms indicate your mattress isn’t supporting your spine in which case I would recommend a semi-firm posturepedic style mattress.

Gel-infused mattresses contain material that greater compresses the spine and its nerves. People who use them may be able to fall asleep easily but find it hard to stay asleep through the night. This kind of mattress causes irritation to spinal nerves which leads to symptoms such as tense muscles in the lower back contributNATampa.com

ing to restless leg, painful leg cramps and frequent trips to the bathroom. The reason for this is because gel-infused mattresses compress the spinal nerves which travel down the leg—the same nerves that control bladder function; many patients pass it off as to having drunk too much water before bed when the actual problem is compression to the sciatic nerve.

Plush mattresses are designed to make you feel like you are sleeping on a cloud and are commonly marketed to “side sleepers” because the extra padding makes it easier on the hips and shoulders when you lie on your side. My recommendation for side sleepers is to avoid plush mattresses because you can create the same effect with pillows. Body pillows are excellent to use between your knees and smaller pillows for the area in between the side of the neck and shoulder. Pillows are relatively inexpensive and they come in any shape and size to best suit your personal body shape.

Memory foam mattresses are foambased and purported to support the spine better than any variety of mattress.

Aside from the fact that these mattresses contain very harmful chemicals to make them fire-resistant, I never recommend a memory foam mattress to anyone. The reason for this is that the foam design completely compresses the delicate nerves that exit the spine. These nerves control your vital organs—vital because you need these organs to live. Organs such as the lungs, heart and stomach are all controlled by the nerves that come out from the spine and it is important that the openings between the individual bones of the spine stay wide open during the night.

Common indicators that your nerves are being squashed are numbness and tingling in arms or hands which can wake you up in the middle of the night. It literally can

feel like the circulation is being cut off or that your arm is dead. Oftentimes, patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea actually have compression to the nerves that control muscles of the throat and lung capacity. These are nerves which exit the spine in the lower neck area. Consider that if it was actually a problem with the lungs and breathing, then you would have apnea during the day and problems with breathing all the time—not just at night.

When it comes to mattresses, a key thing to remember is that if you go to bed feeling fine but wake up in the middle of the night with pins and needles or in the morning feeling worse than you did when you went to bed, one of two things is occurring: The first thing is your mattress isn’t good for your spine and needs to be changed. If you recently changed it and are still having trouble, then your mattress is not the problem—it’s actually a spinal issue.

These are basic guidelines when searching for a mattress, however, to determine which one will work optimally for you, it is advised to have your spine evaluated by a professional, much like you

would when buying the perfect running shoe based on your specific foot type. Your spine controls your entire body; it’s worth the investment to get it right before you spend money on a mattress.

Dr. Colette Cseszko has been practicing in the Bay Area since 2001. As a board certified chiropractic physician and certified to prac-

tice medical acupuncture, she provides her patients with a unique treatment approach by combining chiropractic, acupuncture and physical therapy modalities. She is the owner of Gentle Touch Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 10575 68th Ave. North, Ste. D1, Seminole. For more information and to set an appointment, call 727-235-3265 or visit Gentle-chiro.com. See ad page 37.

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ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

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by Yvette C. Hammett

ast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required.

It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate.

But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation.

“Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently— no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.”

Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé. The new word for antiques is “brown furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 percent in two decades, say industry experts.

The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature.

Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforesta-

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tion, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published.

The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box.

When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.”

Merrill’s vintage offerings nowfocus on mid-century modern and upcycled,

repurposed furnishings, something the millennials have taken to. The kids will continue to come around, he says. “If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture. With the antique market hitting bottom, it is hard to ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.”

There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.”

Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood

pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My generation is all about experiences. If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.”

Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.”

Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says.

“The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says.

“Take an old door and repurpose it …

Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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Understanding Your

Gut Microbiome and Implementing Changes

by Dr. Prudhvi Karumanchi

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ou probably know how important your gut health is to your overall health. Eighty percent of your immune system is in your microbiome—your body’s bacteria—which assist with just about every process, including helping you to digest your food, think clearly and even maintain a healthy weight.

Your microbiome is housed in your gut and the other openings of your body such as your mouth and nose. When your gut microbiome is balanced, you stay healthy, in a good mood and have a lot of energy. When your gut microbiome is out of balance, you are setting yourself up for a host of health issues, including weight gain, diabetes, brain fog and cancer.

Unfortunately, an unbalanced gut microbiome is common today. Due to years of following diets high in processed foods and sugar, consuming convention-

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ally raised meat and dairy products full of hormones, plus rounds of antibiotics, too many antacids and chronic stress, most of us have impaired gut health.

Genes Don’t Matter but Your Gut Microbiome Genes Do We usually place the blame for everything from our weight to our mood on our genes.

Why is it that some people are healthy when they consume chocolate every day while others maintain a strict diet and struggle with digestive symptoms? It’s because, unlike our genes, our microbiome genes are very different.

The good news is that you can change your gut microbiome. You see, the average lifespan of a bacterium in your microbiome is 20 minutes! You have the opportunity every time you eat to begin to change the population of your gut microbiome. This is NATampa.com

good news because we can begin to change our gut microbiome and its genes, one meal at a time, and even achieve a healthy gut very quickly.

How to Improve Your Gut Microbiome in a Day There are a number of factors that contribute to the health of your gut microbiome, including your environment, the amount of exercise and sleep you get, and of course, stress. But the number one factor that determines what microbes live in your gut is your diet.

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Eat the right foods. When you regularly eat a variety of healthy, nonprocessed foods, your microbiome becomes programmed to work for you. The more varied your diet, the more flexible your microbiome becomes, allowing for that occasional dessert.

Remove sugar and processed foods from your diet. Refined carbohydrates, sugar and processed foods get absorbed quickly into your small intestine without any help from your microbes. That means your gut microbes stay hungry, so they begin snacking on the cells that line your intestines, causing what we call leaky gut.

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Get your carbohydrates from vegetables and low-sugar fruits. Eating a lot of leafy green vegetables will help plant your gut with healthy and diverse bacteria. Be sure to get a balance of healthy fats and protein with each meal as well.

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Include fermented foods in your diet. Fermented foods seed your gut with healthy bacteria. Eat sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi, kefir, yogurt (not processed) and kombucha. These foods are rich in prebiotics.

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Take a high-quality probiotic.

Nearly everyone can benefit from supplementing with a good quality probiotic. Probiotics help maintain your gut’s ecosystem as well as the ecosystem of your respiratory tract and urogenital tract.

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Limit antibiotics. Try to limit your use of antibiotics. While they are necessary sometimes and can be lifesaving, most antibiotics are over-prescribed.

Be sure to consult with us about whether you, or your children, need an antibiotic.

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Support your digestion. Many people have low stomach acid but think they have too much and take antacids. Supplement with a digestive enzyme. This can help you digest your food better and get rid of your symptoms, such as gas, bloating and heartburn. You could simply try drinking lemon and water, or mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a little water before each meal and see if your symptoms improve.

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Get in a relaxed state. One of the most important factors to healing your gut is your own consciousness.

Your gut is your second brain. If your microbiome is out of balance, you may feel anxious, depressed or tired. You may also suffer from memory problems or brain fog.

At Integrative Therapeutics, we are dedicated to fixing issues related to microbiome, adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, chronic pain, and autoimmune diseases. We treat people from a functional medicine perspective. Where traditional medicine often

uses medication to mask and relieve symptoms, functional medicine uses a holistic approach to discover and alleviate the root cause of the problem. We look at the whole body-and-being and see where you may have deficiencies, need support or changes in habits that will address and remove the root causes of your symptoms.

You are much greater than the sum of your symptoms! We see all of who you are and work with you to create your healthy, happy life.

Dr. Prudhvi Karumanchi is board certified in Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Functional Medicine. He is a Certified Energy Mastery Practitioner and a practicing Emergency Medicine Board Certified Physician who takes a complete approach to your healthcare.

Integrative Therapeutics is located at 8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa. Call to schedule your appointment, 813-322-6171.

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Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

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long with annual flu season warnings, there’s more news than usual on the dangers of microbes and transmittable diseases, including recent domestic measles outbreaks and the rise of resistant bacteria from the improper use of antibiotics. In his latest book released earlier this year, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth C. Davis describes the worldwide epidemic that killed millions only a century ago and warns of a potential relapse.

Davis is also the author of In the Shadow of Liberty, an American Library Association Notable Book and a finalist for the Youth Adult Library Service Association Award for Excellence in Nonfiction. His New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed Don’t Know Much About book series for both adults and children makes many, sometimes esoteric facts and figures on history, The Bible, the universe, geography and other subjects come alive. Davis is a TED-Ed educator whose lectures are globally available online.

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her grandmother died of the Spanish Flu. I said that’s a fascinating subject. She said if you ever want to write about it, I’d love to know, and it was around the time that I was beginning to think about the 100th anniversary of the flu and the end of World War I. These were two extraordinary moments in modern human history that many people don’t understand.

What makes the Spanish Flu epidemic relevant today?

It was the most extraordinary pandemic in modern times, the worst since the Black Plague. So many aspects of the story can teach us lessons, like the role of propaganda that created the circumstances that allowed the flu to flourish, politicians ignoring sound science. In Philadelphia in September of 1918, the health commissioner was warned not to allow a big parade that was meant to sell war bonds.

He did, and 200,000 people crowded the streets. Two days later, there was not a hospital bed left in the city. It was that sudden and explosive gathering of mass numbers of people that lit the fuse for a tremendous flu bomb to explode.

It’s important to understand the connection between science and history.

Often, we treat history as a collection of

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dates, battles and speeches, and we don’t connect with what was going on in the scientific and medical world, but these things are always closely linked together.

Disease has always been more deadly than war, and that makes it more relevant than ever, because there are crises and conflict zones all over the world today.

The situation is ripe for that explosion of another infectious disease.

misinformation, rumors and unverified scientific medical information, we have a dangerous outbreak of measles in this country. People have traveled to places where there were no vaccinations, then return home. This is a clear and very present danger of the “anti-vaxx” movement, as it’s called. It ignores longestablished, peer-reviewed science over

decades and unfortunately, we are in a time when someone with a megaphone or microphone or another platform can reach a lot of people with a lot of very dangerous information. We ignore sound science at great peril.

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

Should we take for granted that some health risks of the past have been totally eradicated via modern medicine?

We should not. It’s dangerous to be complacent. All too often, there’s a cost in disregarding sound medical advice— what we know to be true—because we might have heard something else, and this is truer than ever with social media.

The nature of the flu virus, of infectious diseases, is that they change, evolve and mutate rapidly like the Spanish Flu did.

Why do you write, “Another pandemic is a distinct possibility”?

Such pandemic diseases are often diseases of crowds. We live in a world that’s more crowded, where high-speed transportation is much more readily capable of spreading a pandemic. When we have a world in which scientific risks and information are disregarded, that’s when we have the possibility of another pandemic.

Then there’s climate change. We are living in a world that’s wetter and warmer. This breeds the possibilities for more disease.

When we weaken guardrails, when we don’t fund science and disease prevention properly, we take great risks.

What do you think about the stronger enforcement of vaccinations because of measles outbreaks?

We’ve had the largest outbreak of measles in decades, and it’s a disease we thought we had pretty much defeated a long time ago. But because of the spread of

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Poses such as plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health. ~Stacy Thewis the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with super-charged iodine foods like cranberries: A four-ounce serving contains twice the daily requirement.

In addition, our thyroids need selenium (one or two Brazil nuts a day will do it) and zinc (nuts, legumes and chocolate) to function optimally.

The Happy Thyroid Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

by Ronica O’Hara

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uch of our day-to-day wellbeing—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterflyshaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suffers from a malfunctioning thyroid, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences.

It’s a delicate balancing act. A thyroid that produces too few hormones makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods. Hypothyroidism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women deficient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women

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to produce a child with autism.

If the thyroid produces too many hormones, we suffer from hyperthyroidism with a racing heart, irritability, light periods, unexplained weight loss and insomnia; it can lead to hardening of the arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research.

The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts.

Their recommendations:

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Keep up mineral levels. The thyroid needs iodine to churn out hormones, and usually iodized salt or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms. Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine.

However, too much of a good thing can tip

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Eat fermented foods. About 20

percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active hormone (T3) takes place in our gut, which makes “good” bacteria critically important. Andrea Beaman, a New York City health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.

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Filter drinking water. “Fluo-

ride and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as fluoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.

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Detox cosmetics. Phthalates are

endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in cosmetics, nail polish and shampoos; they are also in plastic toys,

and 3-year-old girls exposed to phthalates have shown depressed thyroid function, Columbia University scientists report.

Research cosmetics and find toxin-free alternatives at the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. (ewg.org/skindeep).

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Wake up easy. About 85 per-

cent of thyroid diseases involve an underactive thyroid, says Beaman, adding that it is often the body’s pushback against frenzied, stressful lifestyles: “The thyroid is literally slowing down—our body is saying, ‘Slow, slow, go slow.’” For a low-key start to the day, she suggests not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing some long, slow stretching and deep breathing. “It takes just five minutes, and you’re starting the day not in fightor-flight mode, but in a fully relaxed and fully oxygenated body.”

Help for a Troubled Thyroid T o verify a possible thyroid condition, consult a doctor, endocrinologist, functional medicine doctor or naturopathic doctor. Ask for a range of tests, not only the standard thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, but also free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies for autoimmune reactions, and thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) tests for a full picture.

The standard pharmaceutical approach for hypothyroidism, the most common condition, is the synthetic hormone levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid) that boosts T4 production; but it can cause depression and weight gain, researchers at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center report

in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Ask also about Armour Thyroid, derived from animal thyroids, that contains both T3 and T4, and is often preferred by functional medicine doctors.

Other testing can uncover a reaction to gluten, which is often linked to thyroid dysfunction. “For many with thyroid issues, gluten can provoke an autoimmune response via celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and health coach Amanda Wikan, of Petaluma, California. If a celiac test is negative, she suggests trying a six-week, gluten-free diet and watching afterward for any signs of non-celiac sensitivity such as headaches, bloating, gas or brain fog.

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Talk it out. In Eastern philosophy, the thyroid in the throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “It helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewhere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.

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Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as

plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroidism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication.

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

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ZENFUL EATING Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

by April Thompson

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n Zen monasteries, the head cook (known as the tenzo) is one of the most important positions a monk can hold; Eihei Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, one of the longest-established sects of Buddhism, said this is “because the position requires wholehearted practice.” In the 13th-century volume Instructions for the Zen Cook, Dogen wrote, “In preparing food, it is essential to be sincere and to respect each ingredient, regardless of how coarse or fine.”

Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiritual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance.

“Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of The Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes.

“Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying

attention while you chop. These things are the foundation of a great meal,” says Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained Zen priest in San Francisco. Greenwood trained in Buddhist monasteries in Japan for more than five years, experiences she draws from in her recent memoir and cookbook Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples.

While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most monasteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compassion towards animals, as well as the Earth.

Climate change caused by meat consumption causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada.

The “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—striking the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Greenwood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpower-

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ing. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.

Mind Over Mouth

Mindful eating can open up a beautiful new relationship to food, says Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon. “This country is in an epidemic of out-of-balance eating. People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.”

Mindful eating is not about restrictions, but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”

Tuning In at Mealtime Rushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the supermarket when you’re hungry, and head to the perimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges? Would broccoli be good for us?’

Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says.

At the Great Vow Zen Monastery, the first morning meal is conducted in silence, along “with a prayer to bring gratitude for the food and to all living beings whose life flows to us in our food,”

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Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop.

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says Bays, adding that research shows ceremonies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating.

“Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your awareness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays.

Such a focus leads to a sense of appreciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.”

Cooking Like a Zen Master For the dressing: 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp olive oil Garnish: Pumpkin seeds Microgreens

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ere are a few simple tips from Buddhist priests and cooks on making mealtime more mindful.

Have a mid-meal gut check, suggests Jan Chozen Bays. “When your stomach feels three-quarters full, have a conversation with a friend or have something to drink before continuing to eat. Often you will find after 20 minutes you are actually full,” says the author and priest.

Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center, suggests setting a phone timer in the kitchen to mark it as a practice time to tune into the senses. “Try to slow down and notice what’s happening as you cook. Try to stay with the sensory experience and not judge everything, like whether the carrot is cut right. It can be a very relaxing and peaceful way to work in the kitchen.”

Make the first few sips or bites of a meal mindful, spending the first few moments in silence if possible, says Bays.

“Working quietly with that pile of carrots or onions, you have space to focus on just one task,” adds Merk.

Incorporating all of the five tastes of Buddhism—salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami (savory)—is another way to bring meals in balance, according to author and priest Gesshin Claire Greenwood. “Having all of these flavors represented makes a meal feel balanced and satisfying.”

Buddha Bowl

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the sweet potato and figs in a baking dish.

Cookbook author Jean-Phillippe Cyr says, “I love bowl recipes: they’re generous and colorful, and they let us get creative. Layer grains or cereals, vegetables, legumes and dressing, and voilà! That’s all there is to it.”

Pumpkin seeds are an incredible source of protein, and tahini contains more protein than milk. Healthy cooks will be sure to keep this tahini dressing recipe close, because they can use it in everything.

Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and bake for 30 minutes.

Yields one bowl

Place the sweet potatoes and figs in a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and edamame. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish.

Serve immediately.

1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 dried figs, sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1½ cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked

Place the ginger, garlic and salt in a mortar (preferred) or blender, then mash the ingredients together.

Transfer to a bowl and add the tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup and oil.

Stir to combine.

Tip: For those that can’t digest raw garlic, don’t use it, or cook it before adding it to the dressing.

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elcome to the digital age, where budding gym rats, former couch potatoes and schedule-challenged fitness freaks are finding new ways to get in shape. These days, virtually anyone with a smartphone or Wi-Fi connection can connect with a yoga video, a spin class or any number of personal exercise experiences.

Some folks are wearing devices that calculate distance and monitor bodily functions—then post it all to social media.

Private trainers are offering online workout routines with motivational emails and text messages, while some gyms include online training as an add-on to membership or leverage technology to provide classes to consumers globally.

Virtual fitness is growing in leaps and bounds. The use of health and fitness apps has more than tripled since 2014, and three-quarters of active users open their apps at least twice a week, according to Flurry Analytics. Yet, it’s not for everyone.

Erin Nitschke, Ed.D., of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the director of educational partnerships and programs at the National

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Federation of Professional Trainers, is monitoring the upsurge in virtual fitness and believes it will take time to perfect the options. “While virtual training may be a best practice for a certain population of users, it may be a barrier to others,” she says.

Accessible, Flexible and Affordable

The convenience and affordability of virtual training has some clients thriving on their ability to marry technological tools to fitness goals. They can log in anytime, anywhere, even while travelling; take a variety of classes from famous trainers for a fraction of the cost of in-person sessions and receive emails or texts that provide encouragement to reach the next level.

For those new to exercising, virtual training eases self-consciousness. It’s an opportunity to learn the basics and begin the process of toning up at home before venturing into an unfamiliar environment where everyone seems to know what they’re doing.

In this respect, virtual training can serve as a gateway to establishing a fitness routine that eventually leads to the local gym.

She carefully monitors her clients for

“One of the most frequent reasons One of the most frequent form and doesn’t plan to offer virtual trainpeople cite for not maintaining a regular reasons people cite for ing because it’s impossible to give clients exercise habit is lack of time,” says Amerinot maintaining a regular bodily adjustments. “It leaves trainees at can Council on Exercise President and exercise habit is lack of time. risk of not getting full benefit or getting Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., hurt,” Hetzel says. “An effective workout is of Redmond, Washington. He points out ~Cedric Bryant about the quality of the movements.” that virtual tools and devices may help

Bryant says that instructor interaction is a plus; however, eliminate some of those time barriers, allowing people to get the best virtual workouts give detailed instruction and regression quality workouts. or progression of all moves, allowing participants to choose an appropriate intensity level.

The Real Deal But some people go to the gym or attend fitness classes because they enjoy the social connection more than the sweat. Nitschke says that social support can be a predictor of success, so it’s possible that virtual training can have a negative impact. Bryant agrees. “There are different fitness personality types, and some need the live and in-person experience.”

Bryant points out that gyms and trainers often request health information and fitness goals beforehand to provide clients a more customized program. In-person instruction also has the benefit of immediate feedback to ensure safe, effective and proper technique.

Erika Hetzel, a Pilates instructor and personal trainer in Dane County, Wisconsin, believes that virtual workouts are fine for people that have attended classes enough to know the exercises and have good body awareness. “For beginners, hands-on cues and modifications are important, especially if there are any contraindications for exercise.”

Making a Virtual Connection Logging in with a high-speed internet connection, gathering required equipment in advance and possessing self-motivation might prevent getting discouraged. However, overconfidence can lead to injury, so being fully aware of limitations is essential before taking a dive off the recliner directly into a series of lunges. For social butterflies, a real-live friend to login with may be necessary to make virtual training fun.

Fitness training may be forever changed by technology, but Nitschke says it remains to be seen if fitness professionals can respond to individual learning styles to foster success and elevate the fitness client’s virtual experience.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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ENOUGH FOR ALL In Pursuit of Grateful Living

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rateful living is the awareness that we stand on holy ground— always—in touch with mystery.

Jewish sages interpret the words of Genesis 3:5 in a way that is of great relevance to grateful living. “Take off your shoes; the ground on which you stand is holy ground.” The soles of your shoes are leather—dead animal skin. Take off the deadness of being-used-to-it and your live souls will feel that you are standing on holy ground, wherever you are.

It is pretty evident that greed, oppression and violence have led us to a point of self-destruction. Our survival depends on a radical change; if the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about this necessary change. Grateful living brings in place of greed, sharing; in place of oppression, respect; and in place of violence, peace.

Who does not long for a world of sharing, mutual respect and peace?

Exploitation springs from greed and

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a sense of scarcity. Grateful living makes us aware that there is enough for all.

Thus, it leads to a sense of sufficiency and a joyful willingness to share with others.

Oppression is necessary if we want to exploit others. The more power you have, the more efficiently you can exploit those below you and protect yourself against those above you. But grateful people live with a sense of sufficiency— they need not exploit others—thus, oppression is replaced by mutual support and by equal respect for all.

Violence springs from the root of fear—fear that there may not be enough for all, fear of others as potential competitors, fear of foreigners and strangers. But the grateful person is fearless. Thereby, she cuts off the very root of violence.

Out of a sense-of-enough, she is willing to share, and thereby tends to eliminate the unjust distribution of wealth that creates the climate for violence. Fearlessly, she welcomes the new and strange, is enriched by differences and celebrates variety.

Grateful eyes look at whatever is as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again. This is a most realistic attitude, for every moment is indeed unique.

Adapted from an interview, with Brother David Steindl-Rast that originally appeared in Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center.

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Tips for Maintaining Your Pet’s Health When You Have Moved South for the Winter

by Dr. Cathy Alinovi, Solely Holistic Veterinarian

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irds aren’t the only ones compelled to fly south for the winter. If you’re one of our proud winter residents with pets, you know that sometimes travel and environment change can bring on health problems for your furry friends. The problem is, now, you’re away from your regular veterinarian and the last thing anyone wants is an emergency situation.

My work as a 100 percent holistic veterinarian, in Downtown Clearwater, has led me to the following pet health “hacks” that will help keep your pet in tiptop shape while you’re enjoying the sun and sand.

everyday use, but just keep it simple. Consider mixing up some good old fashioned meat and vegetables for Fido, hold the kibble. Whole food options will keep your pet healthy, youthful and insanely excited at meal time! Also, if you don’t drink the water, neither should your cat or dog. Give them the good stuff, too.

Hack #1: The biggest thing we do for our pets is feed them. Providing the best nutrition and water is critical for good health, just like with us. “Food” that has a long shelf life is not truly food, certainly not food that protects and maintains health.

Ideal health comes from “real food”— regardless of species. In my book, Dinner PAWsible, I offer dozens of fun recipes for

Hack #2: One downside of the year-round warmth in our beautiful city is that we don’t get a good freeze to kill off the bugs, like fleas and mosquitoes. But, strong chemicals don’t have to be your go-to solution. Essential oils repel insects and can help make pets less tasty to flying critters.

Also, avoid walking at dawn or dusk as that is prime time for bugs that bite! If you have your own yard, consider monthly cedar shavings in the yard which will significantly decrease the insect population and allow you to get the same results as most commercial pesticides but without the toxic chemicals.

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Hack #3: The stress of travel and new surroundings can occasionally bring on a little diarrhea. As long as your pet has good energy and is not vomiting, there’s no reason to panic. Have some canned pumpkin on hand to mix into their food; it’s a great way to normalize the intestines naturally.

Hack #4: No matter where you’re from or how long you’re here, keeping your pet in tiptop shape is easier when you follow the basic health tenets you’ve adopted for yourself: less chemicals and processed foods, more clean air, plenty of fresh water and daily exercise.

Dr. Cathy Alinovi, a solely holistic veterinarian, helps clients find only natural solutions to their pets’ needs. Healthy PAWsibilities, Natural Pet Wellness Center, is located at 423 Cleveland St., Ste. 100, Clearwater. For more information and appointments, call 727-510-3665, email Info@HealthyPawsibilities.com or visit HealthyPawsibilities.com.

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ocavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even people that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend. It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets.

“You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four years. A veterinary staff member, she takes in rescues on her small farm in Foster, Rhode Island. Her current flock of eight chickens has room to forage with a turkey, some goats and sheep. At night, her birds sleep in a predator-proof chicken coop. As a vegan, Cobin gifts the eggs to others. “It’s gratifying to give eggs to friends and family who might otherwise buy eggs from factory farms,” says Cobin. “It’s as if I’m helping those hens, too.”

Those country chickens could be city chickens—if the municipality allows. An increasing number do, with a few rules.

Roosters aren’t usually allowed (think crowing at 4 a.m.); the number of hens is limited; and they can’t roam the neighborhood.

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Bird Benefits

Chickens are relatively simple and inexpensive to maintain. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, are easy to bond with and their entertainment value can’t be underrated. “You will enjoy watching them for hours,” says Andy G. Schneider, of Georgia, the national spokesperson for the Avian Health Program run by the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has authored three books on chickens.

He says that keeping chickens is also a good way for children to learn responsibility and where their food comes from.

He says, “They are living animals that depend on their owners and can live for 10 years or longer.”

Backyard flocks readily compost food waste and hunt insects to eat. Their nitrogen-rich droppings and old bedding from the coop can fertilize gardens, or the chickens can be let loose in garden areas to fertilize and weed at the same time.

However, they will eat desirable plants,

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so consider fencing off a fallow section of garden where they can prepare the ground for the next crop. Composting, fertilizing, weeding and pest control are benefits that even matronly hens that have slowed egg production still provide.

The miracle of producing an egg is a journey of its own. Rarely does a child— or grownup—squeal with as much glee as when the pet hen lays her first egg. Add the excitement of double-yolkers and tiny, yolkless “fairy eggs”, and collecting the hens’ bounty is a daily adventure.

Drawbacks

Like all pets, chickens need regular maintenance. They can get parasites such as mites or worms, or become sick. But the hardest thing about maintaining chickens is keeping them safe, according to Lisa Steele, a rural Maine farmer and author of 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks From Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and Your Hens.

“No matter where you live, there is something that wants to kill or eat your chickens. A secure coop and run or pen are important,” Steele says. The family dog, fox, coyotes, raccoons, owls and hawks are just some of the many potential predators.

If a rooster is in the flock, he instinctively protects hens from perceived danger—great for predators, but not necessarily a desirable pet. They crow louder, earlier and more often than most would expect.

Unless eggs to hatch are wanted, no rooster is needed.

Starting a Flock

After selecting breeds, a new flock can be started with adult hens or chicks from a hatchery or breeder. Steele points out that it’s important to get chicks from a reputable breeder and start them off with good-quality feed, room to exercise, fresh air and clean water.

Coops can be built from plans or purchased. There is a trendy industry for palatial coops replete with window boxes, but the necessities include enough space for each chicken, roosting bars to sleep on, nesting boxes to lay eggs, good ventilation and predator-proofing. “The curtains, wallpaper and twinkle lights are fun, but not necessary,” says Steele.

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Chicken Facts n Newly hatched chickens are “chicks”. The young males are cockerels, the young

females are pullets. After one year, they are roosters and hens.

n Chickens see in color and can see UV rays, according to FreshEggsDaily.com. They have one eye sighted in for distance and one for close-up vision so that they can look for seeds and bugs on the ground while simultaneously searching the sky for aerial predators. n The life expectancy of a hen varies from three to 12 years, depending on size, breed

and safety from predators.

n Roosters instinctively protect hens from predators or any perceived danger (includ-

ing people) by sounding an alarm, and then facing the danger as hens run and hide. n Roosters have been known to ward off predators or die trying. n A rooster is not needed for hens to lay eggs.

n Hens begin laying eggs as early as 16 to 20 weeks and have variable production, depending on breed and amount of daylight. Egg production can continue through life, but slows after about 3 years old (Tinyurl.com/ChickensStopLaying). n Egg shell color can be white, pink, blue, green, brown or speckled, but it’s determined

by genetics and will remain basically the same throughout a hen’s life (Tinyurl.com/ EggShellColorDetermination).

n Fresh eggs have a coating that prevents bacteria from entering the pores of the shell.

If eggs are washed, they must be refrigerated (Tinyurl.com/WashedOrUnwashedEggs).

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Intro to Energy Mastery – 6-7pm. Understand how to energize your body through energy healing, a no-touch modality that helps remove blocks and hurdles from your chakras. These blocks can also be relative to other health issues. Come out to this lecture to understand an introduction. Free. Integrative Therapeutics, 8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa. Info, 813-322-6171, IntTherapeutics.com.

Mushrooms for Immune Response – 1pm. Tom Dadant, Host Defense National Science Educator.

Learn how special compounds in Turkey Tail, Reishi, Chaga and other mushrooms are uniquely supportive of the immune system by both strengthening and balancing our bodies’ defenses. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Day of The Dead Celebration – 6-8pm. Join Lisa Miliaresis, medium and author, to celebrate life with guided meditation, channeling and more. Hosted by Michele Belcastro, The Violet Butterfly Metaphysical Healing Center. $25. 35154 US Hwy. 19 North, Palm Harbor. Limited seating; pre-register, TheVioletButterflymhc.com. For more information on Lisa visit 2Communicate.net.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Energy Mastery Foundation Class – 8:30am4:30pm, Nov. 2 & 3. Energy Mastery is a no-touch modality that helps remove blocks and hurdles from your chakras, a new concept that is helping people take control of themselves and their body. We are all energetic beings; this foundation class will teach you how to be an Energy Mastery Practitioner. Fee. Integrative Therapeutics, 8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa. Info and Registration, 813-322-6171, IntTherapeutics.com.

Sacred Tea Ceremony – 1:30-4pm. Ashley M. Smith is a Priestess of Avalon in-training with the Glastonbury Goddess Temple in Glastonbury, UK. Blending traditions of Shamanistic Taoism, Zen Buddhism and Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony, this practice dates back thousands of years, some believe it to be older than the pyramids. $35/in advance; $40/after Nov. 6. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Instant Pot Lasagna – 11am. Michelle Odiorne, whole-food, plant-based chef, prepares whole food plant-based lasagna, super-fast, easy and delicious, plus gluten-free and vegan. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-4436703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Raw Fall Sweets – 1pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef. Wow your guests this holiday season with these amazingly tasty & healthy raw sweets that are packed with fall flavors! Raw, vegan & gluten-free. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Vegan Thanksgiving – 6:30pm. Brad Myers, The Vegabond Chef, shows how a meat-free holiday feast doesn’t mean losing out on flavor. Learn how to make a stuffed & roasted butternut squash for Thanksgiving. Vegan & gluten-free. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Tampa Bay Veg Fest – 10am-5pm. 10th annual premier vegan family-friendly festival, featuring speakers, cooking demos, yoga classes, healthy living and eco-friendly vendors, exhibits by nonprofits, children’s area, live music and animal adoptions. Leashed companion animals welcome. New this year: Vegan Barbecue Cookoff. Free admission. Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa. For more information, call 727-656-8368, email Info@TampaBayVegFest. org or visit TampaBayVegFest.com.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 10:45am-12:45pm. With Stacy

Renz, OTR/L, C-IAYT, E-RYT500. CEUs for OTs and yoga teachers. Everyone welcome. $45. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Petersburg.

Register, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

Easy Holiday Appetizers – 11am. Demos to “Di” For, NFP Demo Specialist Di will show you how to make preparing appetizers for your holiday gathering a breeze so you can enjoy the party! Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Fall Sip N Shop Event – 1-4pm. Happy Feet Plus Countryside. Join our Countryside store staff for complimentary refreshments, relaxing foot massages, a raffle for a free pair of Kenkohs, and discounts on select Kenkoh styles. 28384 US Hwy. 19 North, Clearwater. 727-539-7006.

Beyond Addiction Introduction and Open House – 1:30-3:30pm. Updesh (Gail) Dutton, Kundalini Yoga Lead Trainer. Join us for this special open house to learn more about our Beyond Addiction program. This program is for everyone. It is an opportunity to apply yoga to your life and take a look at how your coping skills may be keeping you from being in your true essence. Free. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Reiki I & Reiki II – 9:30am-1:30pm, Nov. 11 & 15. Class Certification when completed Reiki II and also Reiki III and CEUs available for LMT, Provider Number MCE 50-13619, for Reiki credits. Reiki is a noninvasive & practical tool for regeneration, transformation and healing. Rev. Maria Antonieta Revello, Holy Fire & Karuna Reiki & Qigong Master, Light Therapist from the European Institute of Light Therapy. Holy Fire Reiki coming soon. Love donation $25/class. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa.

Limited space; call 813-334-7424.

Guided Mediation and Yoga – 7-8pm. Join Dr. K at Integrative Therapeutics for guided meditation and yoga! He will help you embark on your journey of positivity and relaxation through the means of guided meditation and various therapeutic yoga poses.

We look forward to seeing you! 8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa. Info, 813-322-6171, IntTherapeutics.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Open Enrollment & Implications of an Insurance-Based Practice – 1-2pm. Live video. Join Integrative Therapeutics on Facebook Live to understand the insurance-based systems, what open enrollment is and the effects, and to also understand the implications of health practice based on an insurance model. This lecture is informative and breaks down the guidelines for you. Free. Integrative Therapeutics, 8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa.

Info, 813-322-6171, IntTherapeutics.com. Go to Facebook- Integrative Therapeutics LLC.

Body Mind Spirit Expo – 10am-6pm Sat. 10am5pm Sun. Nov. 16-17. Retail exhibitors offer everything from natural and holistic health products to spiritual books, enlightened art and crystals. Healers provide treatments from massage and yoga techniques to intuitive readings. $12/weekend admission includes all lectures, demos and admission to exhibit hall. See ad this issue for $1/off admission. Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center, 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa. Info 541-482-3722, Ext 403, Marcella@bmse.net, bmse.net.

Beauty Bash – 5-8pm. Rebranding of Success by Design celebration & Spa Night. Learn about the newest and most effective ways to look and feel younger! Live demos, door prizes, raffles, deep discounted packages. Success by Design Wellness Center, 9095 Belcher Rd., Pinellas Park. Please RSVP 727-548-0001.

Open House-200 Hour Hatha Teacher Training – 1:30-3:30pm. Jackie Edgington, 500 RYT, E-RYT 200, YACEP. Come practice and learn about the upcoming 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher training.

Join in a one-hour practice with Jackie. Explore the exciting opportunity to become a yoga teacher.

Teachers-in-training receive unlimited classes at Yoga Village for the duration of the course. Free informational event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Vegan Thanksgiving Sides – 6:30pm. Venus DeMarco, A Healthy Life Made Simple. These unique sides of kudzu shiitake gravy over mashed cauliflower and easy raw cranberry sauce can adorn your holiday spread! Learn how to make a flourless gravy with the same homemade flavor, which also aids in digestion! How about a cranberry sauce people will actually eat and love?! All dishes are sugar-free, vegan & gluten-free. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Pre-Holiday Event for Fillers & Botox – 6pm.

20% off procedures for attending and booking at this event. There will be a Botox Raffle, free consults, food and drinks. Free event. Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center, 1120 Belcher Rd. S, Ste. 2, Largo. Please RSVP 727-826-0838, rsvp@ PeaksOfHealth.com.

Natural Approaches to Pet Care: Prepping for the Holidays – 7-8pm. Join Dr. Cathy Alinovi and Marie Jackson to learn how to create and maintain healthy pets through diet, herbs and essential oils. Bring your health care questions! Free. Healthy PAWsibilities Natural Pet Wellness Center, 423 Cleveland St., Ste. 100, Clearwater. Info & registration, 727-510-3665, Info@HealthyPawsibilities.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Food as Medicine – 6:30pm. Dr. Paul Reynolds, DOM, AP & Cara Reynolds, The Reynolds Kitchen.

Learn how to prepare vegan, gluten-free meals that nourish your body according to the energetics of food. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Free Mini Webinar: Hypnosis-NLP for Smokers, Vapers & More – 7:30-8:15pm. Live event discussing Hypnosis & NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) fundamentals with Certified Master Trainer, Patricia V. Scott. With 27 years’ experience as a Medical Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner, Patricia will answer your questions on this live Zoom webinar. Call or e-mail by Noon 11/20 for log-in details: 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis@ Outlook.com. UPHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Alzheimer’s & Brain Health – 6:30pm. Dr. Rodney Soto, MD, LifeWorks Wellness Center, is a board certified neurologist and expert in nutritional treatment for dementia, MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and memory loss. Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the average 28-year-old, by

Maria Pace, from Palm Harbor, shares this pix of Nacho and Mr, Monk, one-year-old brothers who love each other’s company and are inseparable. actual test, is already showing signs of memory loss.

At this seminar, you will learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and how to prevent it naturally. Free. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6703, NaturesFoodPatch.com.

Medical Applications of Hypnosis & NLP – 6:30-8:30pm. On-line Live “Zoom” seminar with Patricia V. Scott, PhD, Certified Master Trainer: International Assoc. of Counselors & Therapists, Int’l. Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Assoc., and UP Hypnosis Institute. Learn medical uses for personal & professional practice. Scripts & materials provided. $25 or $20/UPHI Mbrs. Call or register on website, 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Beginning Beekeeping 101 – 10am-noon. Also December 7. Stephanie Ramthun, full-time beekeeper (check her out on Instagram at Tampa Bees) presents live bees in a classroom setting. Learn about their lifecycle, honey production, pollen collecting and hive components. Come away with an overview glance into the world of bees. All ages welcome!

Raw, unfiltered honey available from Tampa Bees for sale in both Wildflower and Orange Blossom varieties! Class is free. Natural Health Hut, 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. Class size limited; RSVP early 813-991-5177.

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Yoga for Scoliosis – 12:15-2:15pm. With Stacy Renz, OTR/L, C-IAYT, E-RYT500. CEUs for OTs and yoga teachers. Everyone welcome. $45. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Petersburg.

Register, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

Fall Sip N Shop Event – 1-4pm. Happy Feet Plus Sundial. Join our Sundial store staff for complimentary refreshments, relaxing foot massages, a raffle for a free pair of Kenkohs, and discounts on select Kenkoh styles.

109 2nd Ave. North, St. Petersburg. 727-894-9633.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Blending Essential Oils to Match Your Personality – 1-3pm. Join Carolyn Zinober, aromatherapist, herbalist, for this two-hour fun exercise. You will have access to over 50 essential oils to make your take-home Personality Blend. $25. Six Oaks Wellness Apothecary, 607 1st Ave. SW, Largo. Register by calling 727-501-1700 or email Carolyn@ SixOaksWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Food and Health – 12:45-1:45pm. Live video on Facebook: Integrative Therapeutics. Join us on Facebook Live as we discuss the effects of our dietary intake on health. We will be sharing some lean and healthy recipes to help you get started on your lifestyle to healthy eating. Free. Integrative Therapeutics, 8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa. Info, 813-322-6171, IntTherapeutics.com. Go to Facebook- Integrative Therapeutics LLC.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Huge Tent Sale – 9am-8pm, Nov. 29 & 30. Happy Feet Plus St. Pete Tyrone. Join our St. Pete Tyrone store staff for great deals on select styles of your favorite healthy footwear and personalized fittings from our comfort experts. 2755 Tyrone Blvd. North, St Petersburg. 727-345-7587.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character. ~Albert Einstein

PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Beginning Beekeeping 101 – 10am-noon. Come see live bees in a classroom setting. Stephanie Ramthun, full-time beekeeper (check her out on Instagram at Tampa Bees), teaches about their lifecycle, honey production, pollen collecting and hive components for an overview into the world of bees. All ages welcome. Raw, unfiltered honey from Tampa Bees for sale in Wildflower and Orange Blossom varieties! Free class. Natural Health Hut, 26403 Chianina Dr., Wesley Chapel. Class size is limited; RSVP early to imHerbalist.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Holiday Hypnosis & NLP Prep – 6:30-8:30pm.

On-line Live “Zoom” seminar with Patricia V. Scott, PhD, Certified Master Trainer of Hypnosis & NLP. Prepare to stay calm & in control to enjoy holiday festivities without guilt or anxiety. Scripts & materials provided. $25 or $20/UPHI Mbrs. Call or register on website, 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Rosary Offering – 10:30am. Rosary to the Virgin of Guadalupe on the site of the future chapel, 12705 Orange Grove Dr., Tampa. At 12:15pm, we go to mass at St. Paul Catholic Church and stay for lunch.

Bring your folding chair. RSVP 813-334-7424 Maria or ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Medical Hypnotherapy Specialty Training – 10am-6pm. Dec. 14-15. Patricia V. Scott, PhD & Dr. Eric Rosen offer advanced techniques in medical hypnotherapy, theory and practice for Certified Hypnotists. Includes additional on-line & outside assignments. Prerequisite: 200hr hypnosis training.

Register by 11/25: $495, $395/UPHI Members; After: $545/$495. No-interest financing available.

UP Hypnosis Institute, Dunedin location. Details: 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis.com.

Open House-200 Hour Hatha Teacher Training – 1:30-3:30pm. Jackie Edgington, 500 RYT, E-RYT 200, YACEP. Come practice and learn about the upcoming 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher training.

Join in a one-hour practice with Jackie. Explore

the exciting opportunity to become a yoga teacher.

Teachers-in-training receive unlimited classes at Yoga Village for the duration of the course. Free informational event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Christmas Party, Pot Luck Lunch & Exchange of Gifts – 2pm. Party follows Reiki Share (see Ongoing Calendar in this issue, under TUESDAY, 10am-2pm, Reiki Share). $5. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carrol Way, Ste. D, Tampa. Call or text your RSVP, 813-334-7424 Maria, or email ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Free Mini Webinar: Hypnosis-NLP for Happy, Healthy Holidays – 7:30-8:15pm. Live event discussing Hypnosis & NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) fundamentals with Certified Master Trainer, Patricia V. Scott. With 27 years’ experience as a Medical Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner, Patricia will discuss & answer questions on this live Zoom webinar. Call or e-mail by Noon 12/18 for log-in details: 727-943-5003, UPHypnosis@outlook.com. UPHypnosis.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Light & Sound Ceremony – 7pm. Celebrating the Winter Solstice, we will bathe in a variety of sounds and light for relaxation that move us into a higher realm of consciousness. Bring a vegetarian dish to share. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa. Limited space, RSVP 813-3347424 Maria or ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 Kundalini Yoga for Beautiful Breakthroughs – 2-4:30pm. Celebrated teacher Ravi Singh has 45 years teaching experience and (with Ana Brett) is author of 25 bestselling DVDs and an incredible new book. Kundalini Yoga prompts Spirit Rising for super abundant creativity, beautiful breakthroughs and expansion forever. Let’s entrain ourselves with the rhythms and flow of the Universe and generate optimal outcomes. $40/Advance registration; $45/day of event. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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sunday Mindfulness Meditation & Practice – 10am-noon.

In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh. Mindfulness practice helps to cultivate compassion, develop inner peace and experience joy in daily life. FCM Practice Center, 6501 N Nebraska, Tampa. Info FloridaMindfulness.org.

25 Years of Teaching Meditation – 10:30-11:30am Sun; 6:00-7:15pm 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.

St. Petersburg Yoga, 2842 Dr. MLK St. N., 727-8949642, info@stpeteyoga.com, StPeteYoga.com.

monday Core Bungee – 3:30pm Mon, Weds, Fri. 2pm Sat. Engage your core in a gravity defying workout. Practice static movement combinations that strengthen and balance your core. Inversions on the bungee assist in spinal decompression and allow expanded range of movement. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com Ki Hara – 5:30pm. Stretch and strengthen your muscles in this eccentric resistance stretching technique focused on improving strength and length of full ranges of motion while correcting muscular imbalances. $15. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

Life Balance Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Alignment-based class emphasizing poses that help students balance out the effects of daily life. Props and individualized attention are used and options are offered to help each student practice at their desired level of challenge. Created by Stacy Renz OTR, C-IAYT. $18/class. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. North, Ste. G, St. Petersburg. Register, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Relaxing meditation and sound healing with the Tibetan and crystal bowls with Lindy Romez. Open your chakras to deeper levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance. $10. Awakening Wellness Center, (South) 2126 1st Avenue S, St.Petersburg.

727-295-5147. AwakeningWellnessCenter.org.

Beginning Tribal Belly Dance – 6-7pm. Balance your life with belly dance workouts that burn fat fast, raise metabolism and build tone immediately.

This class includes basic movements and exercises for building muscle. $20. Essential Balance Holistic Wellness Center, 5606 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Drop-ins welcome. To reserve your spot, text 856-379-8510.

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tuesday Reiki Share – 10am-2pm. Experience the most profound, powerful & gentle relaxation technique which helps re-establish healthy frequencies of cells over your whole vibrational field, bringing back health to tissues and organs. Complements any form of therapy. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carrol Way, Ste. D, Tampa.

Call or text 813-334-7424 Maria or 352-942-0396 Rolly or email ReikiShrine@gmail.com. NO REIKI SHARE DUE TO HOLIDAYS: 11/26 & 12/24/19.

Last session 12/17; resumes 1/7/2020.

Somatics & Yoga – 10-11am. Somatics, the intentional movement to practice subtle awareness of the body, is gentle with slow, non-habitual movements.

Paired with yoga and the practice of breath and meditation, it brings a body-mind coherence that is relaxing and beneficial. Tampa Yoga Therapy, 6104 River Ter., Tampa. Info & registration, Tish 678-772-7912, TampaYogaTherapy.com.

Reiki Share – 10am-2pm. Experience the most profound, powerful, gentle relaxation technique and feel renewed and lighter. It helps re-establish healthy frequencies of cells and your whole vibrational field, bringing back health to cells, tissues and organs.

Complements any form of therapy. Carrollwood Revello Medical Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Ste. D, Tampa. By appointment only. Call or text 813334-7424 Maria or email ReikiShrine@gmail.com.

Functional Movement through Dance – 12:30pm Tues, Thurs, Sat. This specialized class is designed for people with mild movement / coordination disorders such as Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy or stroke. Must be able to stand for extended periods and explore movements in dance. $10. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

Beginner Bungee – 3:30pm & 6:30pm, Tues & Thurs.

9:30am Sat. Enter the world of weightlessness. Experience a feel for every aspect of the bungee and engage your core while being suspended. Beginner class is for everyone from the unfamiliar to professional dancers. $20. Kinesis, The Movement Studio, 4760 East Bay Dr., Ste. D, Clearwater. Info & Class Booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

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.

Acupuncture & Cupping with Amparo – 4:307:30pm. 60-minute sessions with our certified Florida licensed acupuncturist, Amparo Parades. $45. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Jr. St. N, Ste. 100, St. Petersburg. 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org. Text Amparo 727-287-8350.

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Flight Club – 5:30pm, Tues & Thurs. Aerial Bungee fitness movements targeting coordination and balance through dynamic core movements.

Learn to leap and fly into the air safely in a low impact workout. Support joint health through training proper mechanics in your legs and core. $20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

Health and Weight Loss Club Cooking Class – 6-7pm. Join us for a fun evening with Dr. Kevin Granger and Chef Trevor Granger while eating a delicious dish, and attain the skills to prepare healthy, tasteful meals that will help you lose weight. $5/per person. Granger Health, 205 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater. Info & registration, 727-248-0930, GrangerHealth.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. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.

Roll & Renew – 6:30pm. Yoga for Stress with Stacy Renz, E-RYT, PYT, OTR. Spend the hour on the floor luxuriating in breath, long stretches and self-massage. Learn to use the foam roller and yoga tune-up balls to alleviate trigger points and stimulate meridian lines. $16. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. F, St. Pete. 727-826-4754, Schedulicity. com/scheduling/LRYQK9/classes.

Open Hatha Yoga Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Barney Chapman, certified in Hot and Sivananda Yoga, presents a nurturing practice of breath and form with a variety of postures to enhance overall range of motion and flexibility. Infused with yoga philosophy, become more aware of the possibilities of your practice and more responsible for inner experience. First come, first served. $15. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@AYogaVillage. com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

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.

Beginner Ballroom Group Classes for Adults – 7pm. Learn all the popular ballroom dances, including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Swing, ChaCha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Tango and more. You don’t need a partner to attend the class and reservation in advance is not required; simply show up! $10/ per group class. Fred Astaire Dance Studio St. Pete Central, 7019 Central Ave., St. Pete. Hours of operation Noon-9pm, Mon.-Fri. Info 727-347-7700.

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. First Unity Campus, 460 46th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.

Info FloridaMindfulness.org.

wednesday Chair Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle and appropriate for beginners and those with balance and mobility challenges. Seated in a chair with some standing optional poses, Tish Ganey leads this class in the Kripalu tradition of yoga, focusing on body awareness and mind-body connection. Tampa Yoga Therapy, 6104 River Ter., Tampa. Info & registration, Tish 678772-7912, TampaYogaTherapy.com.

Buti Yoga – Noon-1pm. Balance your life with Buti yoga workouts that burn fat fast, raise metabolism and build tone immediately. Buti yoga combines intensive cardio workouts with slow, flowing postures to help build strength in a fun way. $20. Essential Balance Holistic Wellness Center, 5606 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Drop-ins welcome. To reserve your spot, text 856-379-8510.

Breakdance Fitness – 5:30pm Wed & Fri. Learn breakdancing moves in positions targeted from the fitness standpoint. Gain mobility and strength by conditioning different techniques done by B-Boys / B-Girls. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Must be comfortable putting weight on hands for periods of time. $15. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

Core Bungee – 6pm. Engage your core in a gravity defying workout. Practice static movement combinations that strengthen and balance your core. Inversions on the bungee assist in spinal decompression and allow expanded mobility. $20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.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. Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 2520 Central Ave.,St. Pete, 727-551-0857, AcuHerbals.com.

Open Restorative Yoga with Sandbags Class – 7:30-8:30pm. Andrea Seiler, 200 RYT hatha yoga teacher, 200 KRI certified kundalini yoga teacher, certified in restorative yoga. First come- first serve; no advance reservations available. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater. 727-712-1475, Info@ AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

thursday Living Your Truth Guided Meditation - 6:30-8pm.

Join Phillip Walker for a gentle but powerful journey to connection. His guided imagery meditation technique allows you to focus imagination, align with intuition and deepen the insights into your True Self. The sounds of crystal bowls and drumming

will bring you deeper into the experience, which creates powerful healing and balances mind, body and spirit. $10. Awakening Wellness Center (South), 2126 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 727-295-5147.

AwakeningWellness.org.

Beginner Ballroom Group Classes for Adults – 7pm. Learn all the popular ballroom dances, including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Swing, ChaCha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Tango and more. You don’t need a partner to attend the class and reservation in advance is not required; simply show up! $10/ per group class. Fred Astaire Dance Studio St. Pete Central, 7019 Central Ave., St. Pete. Hours of operation Noon-9pm, Mon.-Fri. Info 727-347-7700.

Yin Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Presented by Barbara Allen, LMT, RYT. Emphasizing how a pose feels versus how it looks. Yin is a delicious, slow, long hold practice that addresses connective tissue, bones, tendons, ligaments and collagen, applying gentle pressure to an area to facilitate deepening in the pose. $18/class. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. North, Ste. G, St. Petersburg. Register, 727-8264754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

friday Achieving Wellness through Healthy Habits Part I – 6-8pm. 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Fridays. Modules 3–6.

Karampreet, Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Join the Yoga Village Community in any class in this 16-week program on how to apply yoga to your life. Begin or deepen your practice of yoga, meditation, pranayama and the process to heal limiting habits so you can recover your soul. $18/class; $108/reserve for 8. Yoga Village, 2760 Daniel St., Clearwater, 727-712-1475.

Info@AYogaVillage.com, AYogaVillage.com/events.

Beginner Bungee – 6:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri; 9:30am Sat. Enter the world of weightlessness. Explore movements on the bungee and build core strength while engaging the bungee. Aerial bungee is for all levels of fitness, featuring progressive and modular movements. From the unfamiliar to professional dancers, all are welcome. $20. Kinesis Movement Studio, 4760 E. Bay Dr., Clearwater. Info & Class booking, 727-331-0751, KinesisMovementStudio.com.

saturday Awakening Wellness Center Affordable Saturday Clinic – 9am-4pm. Treat yourself to any of our services at a reduced price! Includes Tibetan Bowl Relaxation Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Cupping, Sound Therapy, Individual Yoga Instruction. 50 minute sessions with our certified professionals are $25. Awakening Wellness Center, 6161 MLK Dr., Ste. 102, St. Petersburg. Call for appointment, 727-289-4747. AwakeningWellness.org.

Doris Alvarez, of Palm Harbor, shares this pix of two-year-old Lexy, a very active Yorkie/Shih Tzu, who loves to tease her big bro, Charlie.

Seasonal Qi Gong & Walking Meditation Classes – 10am. Blue Dragon Healing Center is offering seasonal classes at Seminole Park, taught by Dr. Stephen Belmore. Learn powerful meditation techniques and life enhancing qi gong exercises that will make a profound impact on your mind, body and spirit. $5/Suggested donation. Seminole Park, 10015 Park Blvd N, Seminole. Blue Dragon, 4431 Park Blvd. N, Pinellas Park. Info and registration, 727-685-1390, BlueDragonHealingCenter.com.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 10:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Sat. monthly. Stacy Renz, occupational and yoga therapist, shows the proper application of yoga to stretch the muscles that are over-tight and strengthen the muscles that are weak, offering relief from back pain. Living Room Yoga, 8424 4th St. N, Ste. G, St. Petersburg. Info & registration, 727-826-4754, LivingRoomYoga.biz.

Now Playing Saturdays: The Dr. Tracie Show – 3-4pm. Listen Live on iHeart Radio to “Your expert in Integrative Medicine.” NewsRadio WFLA 970.

Email your favorite pet picture to Debbey at dwilson@natampa.com for inclusion in the magazine.

FarmFresh2U: Organic Farmers Market – 10am-4pm. Join FarmFresh2U every Saturday for organic fruits/veggies, organic/wild game meats, wild caught seafood, raw milk cheeses and honeys.

Pre-order grocery pick-up. 2126 1st Ave. South, St. Pete. For more information, call John 407-745-8527.

Shop at FarmFresh2U.us.

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community resource guide

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 or go to NATampa.com and request a media kit.

alternative medicine

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

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.

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!

LIFEWORKS WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. David Minkoff Dr. Rodney Soto Sue Morgan, ARNP and Karima Redouan, 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 and allergy elimination. See ad inside front cover and page 31.

Professional Herbalists Training Program Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 2520 Central Ave., St. Petersburg 727-551-0857 AcuHerbals.com

Awakening Wellness Center II

Ampy Paredes, AP 2126 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33712 727-295-5147 AwakeningWellness.org

Board-certified acupuncture physician, combining holistic healing modalities (moxibustion, cupping, electrical muscle stimulation, etc.) for optimal healing results. 20+ years’ experience AP; 30+ years in hospitals/labs. See ad page 12.

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 36.

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

Machelle Perkins, D.O.M. 7600 Bryan Dairy Rd # C, Largo 727-541-2211 NaturalMedTherapies.com

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.

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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.”

chiropractic GENTLE TOUCH CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER Dr. Colette Cseszko 10575 68th Ave. Seminole, FL 33772 727-235-3265 Gentle-Chiro.com

Spa-like wellness center offering chiropractic, acupuncture and physical therapy modalities. 18+ years’ experience in treatment of spine-related conditions, including tailbone misalignments, chronic sacroiliac dysfunction, piriformis issues and upper cervical disorders. On site X-ray. See ad page 37.

Natural Living Chiropractic & wellness center Dr. Paula Giusto 310 South Brevard Ave. Tampa 813-253-2565 NaturalLivingChiropractic.org

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

Jin Shin Jyutsu & craniosacral therapy.

We address the underlying root cause of disease by using a variety of modalities such as Nutrient IV’s, Chelation, Weight loss, HRT, PEMF and more. To see if you qualify for Medical Marijuana go to OrthoMMJ.com.

apothecary Natural Med Therapies

astrology

Six Oaks Wellness Apothecary Carolyn Zinober, LMT, Esthetician, Clinical Herbalist, Aromatherapist 607 1st. Ave. SW, Largo 727-501-1700

SixOaksWellness.com Clinical herbalist and massage therapist offering consultations, extensive line of Eastern/Western Herbs, Teas, Essential oils, CBD, Supplements, and learning workshops. Visit your neighborhood apothecary today!

See ad page 21.

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colon Hydrotherapy RENEW LIFE

Bonnie Barrett 28469 US Hwy 19 N. #402, Clearwater 727-461-7227 RenewLifeFla.com, Lic# MA14802 MM35406 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. See ad page 41. .

dentists Beata carlson, DDS

2701 Park Dr. Suite 4, Clearwater 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.

feldenkrais method Bonnie Kissam, M.A., Feldenkrais Practitioner, LMT, CE Provider

941-360-2248 Bonnie@FeldenkraisInSarasota.com FeldenkraisInSarasota.com Lessons for Children (ABM), Adults, Classes, Professional Seminars

Revolutionary somatic approach that expands abilities through quieting old patterns, developing new. Offering: Touch to Inform Professional Seminars; Feldenkrais Awareness Classes with Fon Nguyen, PT.

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 6.

herbalist Rose Kalajian—Herbalist

Natural Health Hut Clinic and Herb Farm 813-991-5177 ImHerbalist.com

paul t. rodeghero, dds

Clearwater Family Dental 215 S Myrtle Ave., Clearwater 727-442-3363 MyClearWaterFamilyDental.com We are a full service family dental practice that stresses metal free restorations, safe mercury removal, ozone and laser dentistry. We welcome patients of all ages and can handle any concern that you may have.

See ad page 19.

Robert J. Yu, DMD

The only board certified periodontist and implant surgeon in Tampa Bay offering ceramic/ zirconia non-metal implants.

State-of-the-art treatments include CBT imaging, LANAP and digital intraoral scanner, eliminating messy impressions.

See ad page 14.

To Advertise in the Resource Guide email Debbey at dwilson@natampa.com or call 727.865.9339

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.

Peaks of Health Metabolic Medical Center Tracie Leonhardt, DO 1120 Belcher Rd. S., Ste. 2, Largo 727-826-0838 PeaksOfHealth.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 8.

hypnosis

Success by design

Patricia V. Scott, President 727-943-5003 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 18.

integrative medicine Integrative Therapeutics Dr. Prudhvi Karumanchi 8320 Stone Run Ct., Tampa 33615 813-322-6171 IntTherapeutics.com

Ron N. Shemesh, M.D. 12952 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa 813-935-CARE (2273) MindBodySpiritCare.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 pages 11 and 45.

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES HYPNOSIS, INC.

Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics 6700 Crosswinds Dr., Ste. 200-B, St. Petersburg 727-384-9122 TBPerio.com

Mind Body spirit Care

Committed to finding the root cause, Holistic MD offers: IV Nutrition, Regenerative Treatments, Functional Medicine, Heavy Metal Detox, Energy Healing, Weight Loss, Anti-aging and more. Out-of-Network Provider. See ad page 35.

9095 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park 727-548-0001 PoundsAwayTampaBay.com A Wellness Center for Age-Management, Functional Medicine and Medical Weight Loss.

Specializing in BioIdentical Hormone Replacement including Pellet Therapy, Gut Health/Food Allergies, Detoxification, Nutritional Evaluations, Acupuncture, Massage therapy and more. See ad page 7.

Young Foundational Health Center John D. Young, M.D. 7241 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo 727-545-4600 YoungFoundationalHealth.com

Author of Beyond Treatment.

Creator of Young Health Products. Offering specialized treatments for chronic diseases. Therapies include Bio-identical Hormone, Stem Cell, Vitamin IV, Chelation, Ozone. Special Testing and Nutritional Education.

See ad page 4.

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psychologist Awakening Wellness Center II

Phillip Walker, LCSW 2126 1st Ave. S, St. Petersburg, Fl 33712 727-295-5147 AwakeningWellness.org

A holistic psychotherapist, Walker offers EMDR, hypnosis, energy healing and meditation guidance. He assists clients into deeper layers of self and aligning to one’s truth. See ad page 12.

thermography

veterinarian Healthy PAWsibilities Natural Pet Wellness Center

GREENPOINT THERMOGRAPHY

John D. Bartone MD Thomas Hudson MD 7901 4th Street North, Suite 316 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 727-576-0100 GreenPointThermography.com

Dr. Cathy Alinovi DVM 423 Cleveland St, #100, Clearwater 727-510-3665 HealthyPawsibilities.com.

The only physician owned and operated thermography practice in Tampa Bay - serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. Accredited by the American College of Clinical Thermology. See ad page 16.

Elizabeth Rice, LCSW

6251 Park Blvd., Ste. 9C, Pinellas Park 33781 727-300-9382 esLifeCoach.com, License SW15178 Heal the whole being including body, mind, spirit and emotions.

Increase your quality of life; facilitate emotional healing.

Specializing in Anxiety, Mood, Behavior, Trauma, Family. See ad page 44.

Offering only holistic health options. Nutrition, herbal support, body balancing, canine fitness, reiki and more. See ad page 49.

Medicine River Animal Hospital Tampa Bay Thermography

June Drennon, CCT 2008 JuneDrennon@TampaBayThermography.com 727-729-2711 TampaBayThermography.com Certified Clinical Thermographer 2008. Mindful Wellness with Thermography!

Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.

See ad page 39.

spiritual intuitive

Shawna L. Green, DVM 13495 Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach 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 49.

weight loss MEDICALLY SUPERVISED DIET LifeWorks Wellness Center Sue Morgan, ARNP 301 Turner Street, Clearwater 727-466-6789 LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com

Lisa Miliaresis

Extreme Communication 727-239-0656 Lisa@2Communicate.net 2Communicate.net Lisa offers private individual and group channeling sessions, as well as private counseling sessions for those looking for direction in developing their own personal practice.

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See ad inside front cover.

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