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

22 FRESH FOOD TRENDS

Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

26 SUPERHERBS

Four Plants That Fight Off Disease

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th Element Wellness, LLC, is holding a grand opening event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 22, at 90 Beal Parkway NW, Suite A1, in Fort Walton Beach.

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Off the Vine Organic ‘Superfoods Store’ Open in Fort Walton Beach

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ff the Vine, the original organic produce company established in 2002, has expanded its produce pick-up location to include a Superfoods store in Fort Walton Beach open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Off the Vine offers all organic and raw, non-GMO and gluten-free products only.

There are no processed foods there. Selections include superfoods such as goji berries, acai berries, maca powder, cacao products, chia seeds and coconut oil. Also, all raw and organic nuts, seeds and berries, hemp hearts and powders, plus a large selection of raw nut butters, are available.

“We have been delivering fresh organic produce shares to our healthy eating customers for 12 years, and now expanding to include superfoods in this location offers our customers the best foods for snacking and nutritional needs on a daily basis.” explains owner Shana Wolf. “Whether you are buying in bulk or for a single person, our goal is provide the right foods to maintain optimal health.

It is fun to eat healthy and the benefits of eating organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and berries all contribute to more pure energy and a healthy body overall.

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hronic degenerative diseases are on the rise, and it’s time to take a fresh new look at how we view our health. The Truly Heal One-Day Workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 15, at Destin Community Center.

Instead of just managing disease and its Marcus symptoms, Truly Heal teaches how someone Freudenmann can find and eliminate the causes of their disease, including cancer. It’s not about promoting a certain new product or treatment. Instead, it’s about a well-rounded approach and a system that is based on what Truly Heal terms the “four energy bodies”.

When someone learns to keep these areas in balance, they can experience a greater quality of life and learn how to heal from trauma, negative emotions, resentment and grief.

This system also helps people understand which tests, treatments and remedies can give the greatest results.

Founder and lecturer of the Truly Heal Revolution 2014 Tour, Marcus Freudenmann, has spent the last decade traveling the world interviewing prominent medical doctors, researchers and educators, discovering powerful solutions to truly heal cancer and other chronic illnesses.

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unshine Yoga, in Destin, is offering a Spring Break Kids Only Workshop from 3 to 5 p.m., March 26 and 28. It is no secret that yoga improves our mental and physical health, but what many people don't realize is the important role yoga has in the development of our children. Yoga is proven to help children cope with emotional impulses, hormonal changes and behavioral disabilities.

A regular yoga practice helps control the symptoms of ADD and ADHD and may reduce long-term dependency on medication. By the age of 8, the pineal gland in the body starts to decay, which starts the onset of puberty. Yoga helps to delay this process until the child is more able to cope with the challenges brought on by pubescence. Practicing yoga also improves concentration, boosts confidence, enhances creativity and helps to prevent disease such as diabetes and obesity in our children. Yoga principles teach us to love ourselves, accept others and care for our environment.

Cost is $28 per day or $45 for both days. Location: 211 E. Main St. For more information, call 850-687-8603, email Kim@ SunshineYogaStudio.com or visit SunshineYogaStudio.com.

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Discover Yourself at the Life, Health & Spirit Expo California psychotheraLIFE, SPIRIT Respected pist and author Barbara Lamb and &HEALTH renowned medium Sharon Renae will Unlimited Horizons of the Emerald Coast 12th Annual

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headline the 12th annual Life, Health & Spirit Metaphysical Expo, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 15 and 16, at the Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel, in 2014 Headliners Pensacola, presented by Unlimited Barbara Lamb Horizons of the Emerald Coast.

Sharon Renae Lamb, a regression therapy specialist, assists people by revisiting 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $10 Adult/$5 kids at Door Crowne Plaza Hotel Pensacola, Florida 850.610.0919 significant events in this or previous UnlimitedHorizons.org lifetimes, and even extraterrestrial encounters. Lamb also shares little-known details about the extraterrestrial encounters. She has authored Alien Experiences and Crop Circles Revealed. Renae will offer an audience-style reading, Messages From The Other Side. Nationally acclaimed mediums Teresa Brown-Konell and George Lugo will also be available for private readings.

More than 60 respected psychics, mediums, healers, authors and vendors that specialize in helping people explore, connect with and expand their inner selves will be in attendance. Vendors include Energy Imaging Aura Photography, Bio-Buzz Botanica, Divinely Inspired Crystals & Jewelry, Elements of Divine Wisdom and many more.

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Natural Awakenings Launches Panama City Edition

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atural Awakenings magazine is adding a third edition in Panama City to serve Bay County and include Panama City Beach, Calloway, Lynn Haven and Mexico Beach to join publications in Pensacola and the Emerald Coast. Publisher Daralyn Chase notes, “Our free publication can be found each month in more than 250 locations, including most Publix and Walmart stores, plus fitness centers, health food stores, medical centers and doctors’ offices and targeted sites that reach those interested in healthy living.”

All three editions will still bring readers the highest quality national articles they have come to enjoy, plus, there will be more local community spotlight articles, local news, local calendar of events and local resources that are focused on the immediate area.

Businesses that wish to advertise or become a distribution site for the Panama City edition may call Scott or Daralyn Chase at 888-228-8238. For more information, visit NWFNaturally.com.

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Chemicals DIY Projects Keep Seniors Moving Harm Pets, Too T T

he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say.

Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men.

Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasn’t routine. Participants that both exercised regularly and were often physically active in their daily life had the lowest risk profile of all.

Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

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educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research.

In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women.

Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals.

In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury.

PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flameretardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease.

Suggestions for minimizing exposure include avoiding chemicalladen household cleaners, furnishings and carpet; drinking carbon-filtered water; steering clear of food and beverage containers made from or lined with plastic (including cans); and eating organic produce and free-range meat.

Legumes Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure

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cup of beans a day may keep the doctor away. In a randomized trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine of 121 participants diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, daily consumption of approximately one cup of legumes (peas and beans) was found to improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure and heart rate, thereby reducing participants’ calculated risk score for coronary heart disease (CHD).

Body weight, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels also decreased on the legume diet. Legumes appear to make dietary carbohydrates digest more slowly and with a lower glycemic index, which has been associated with reduced hypertension and fewer CHD events in pre-diabetic individuals.

Superfoods Defend Against Radiation

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wo superfoods show promise for protecting people from radiation damage—cruciferous vegetables and miso, a food paste made from fermented soybeans. Scientists have identified a specific chemical byproduct, 3,3’diindolylmethane (DIM), derived from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables and especially concentrated in broccoli, that is responsible for the defensive effect. The source of miso’s beneficial properties needs further investigation, but appears to stem from the fermentation process.

Research led by Gary Firestone, Ph.D., of the University of California-Berkley, and physician Eliot Rosen, Ph.D., of Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., concluded that administering supplemental DIM before or immediately following lethal levels of radiation exposure protected rats from immediate death. If clinical trials with humans are successful, the compound could be used to minimize acute radiation sickness.

A comprehensive research review published in the Journal of Toxicologic Pathology lends credence to miso’s shielding power. Mice that ate miso a week before irradiation appeared to be protected from radiation injury.

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

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America’s Best Community Garden Cities

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We don’t have to live in a rural area or even the suburbs to be a farmer these days. According to the Trust for Public Land, the 10 best cities for homegrown veggies from urban gardens are Seattle, Washington (a P-Patch program provides 68 gardens for residents throughout the city); Portland, Oregon (its Produce for People program donates fresh produce to local hunger agencies); Long Beach, California (growing anything from sugar cane and lemongrass to sunflowers and tomatoes); St. Paul, Minnesota (17 community gardens—half run by nonprofits and half open to rent); Honolulu, Hawaii (1,254 plots for public use); San Jose, California (19 community gardens on 35 acres); Baltimore, Maryland (community gardens cover 11 acres throughout the city); Washington, D.C. (a Master Peace Farm program tends area gardens and mentors budding veggie growers at an adjoining middle school); Anchorage, Alaska (a city goal is enabling residents to work together in harmony); and Louisville, Kentucky (Brightside’s community garden program, established 19 years ago, currently manages 10 of Louisville’s 16 gardens).

These gardens not only extol the virtues of fresh, local and often organic foods, they also bring communities together. Some produce food for those in need, others have youth programs and some have even been credited with reducing local crime rates. Many community gardens accept new members in the fall; visit acga.LocalHarvest.org to find one nearby and reserve a space.

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Creative Paths for Local Food Sourcing Entrepreneurs are creating novel ways to circumvent the commercial food system that ships food, in or out of season, for hundreds or thousands of miles at the cost of quality and too often, accountability. Re:farm Denver, in Colorado, for example, supplies families with everything they need for backyard gardens, from irrigation systems to seeds. In 2013, 200 families participated.

Cottage food laws allow artisans to sell breads, jams, candy and other foods made in home kitchens. While specific restrictions vary, 42 states have some type of cottage law. Beth-Ann Betz, who bakes sweets in her New Hampshire kitchen, says, “It gives me the option to be independent and self-employed at 66.”

At the Community Thanksgiving Potluck, in Laguna Beach, California, dinner is shared, not served. For 25 years, those with homes and without, single people, families, city council members and the jobless have gathered to share food and community for the holiday. “It’s a wonderful chaos,” says Dawn Price, executive director of the nonprofit Friendship Shelter.

At Bottles Liquor, in West Oakland, California, a banner reads “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available Here.” Bottles is a member of the Healthy Neighborhood Store Alliance, an effort of the nonprofit Mandela Marketplace to bring pesticidefree produce to corner stores throughout the neighborhood.

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Farm Relief

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FDA Wakens to Local Needs Small farms, farmers’ markets, local food processors and community food banks have been given a reprieve, because on December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to take a second look at proposed new laws that would have put many of them out of business. The new rules, proposed under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), came under fire from consumers, farmers and others with voices that were heard.

The FDA said its “thinking has evolved,” and “…significant changes will be needed in key provisions of the two proposed rules affecting small and large farmers. These provisions include water quality standards and testing, standards for using raw manure and compost, certain provisions affecting mixed-use facilities and procedures for withdrawing the qualified exemption for certain farms.”

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The researchers discovered that up to 80 percent of the toxic form of mercury, methylmercury, is generated deep in the ocean, most likely by bacteria attached to sinking pieces of organic matter. Mercury found in Pacific fish near Hawaii likely traveled thousands of miles through the air before being deposited in the ocean, the team concludes, blaming industrial nations such as China and India that rely on coal-burning power plants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that large fish have the highest levels of methylmercury because they live longer and have more time to accumulate it.

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ecotip Healthy Food at the Front Door A growing trend is the ringing of a doorbell heralding the arrival of healthy food. In addition to the convenience and time savings, having a grocery delivery van make roundtrips to and from multiple customers’ doorsteps generates far less emissions than traditional shopping. Home deliveries of local and organic fresh fruits and vegetables have customers clamoring for more.

After serving most of the New York metro area for more than a decade, online grocer FreshDirect (FreshDirect.com) began delivering in the Philadelphia metro area in October 2012 and expanded to other parts of Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey and Delaware, last fall. “Our hyper-local, farm-to-fork food systems result in healthy relationships between consumers, food and farmers,” says David McInerney, co-founder of FreshDirect. The company also supports hunger organizations and provides nutritional counseling.

Planet Organics (PlanetOrganics.com) serves the San Francisco Bay area. Beginning last fall, Instacart partnered with Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco to begin delivering food to homes in 13 neighborhoods in Chicago. Beginning in Colorado, where it’s based, Door to Door Organics (DoorToDoorOrganics.com) now provides its service in Michigan, plus metro areas of Kansas City, Chicago and New York.

Green BEAN Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery.com), based in Indianapolis, now also delivers organic and sustainable foods in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and most recently, St. Louis, Missouri.

Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) taps into 100-plus farmers within a day’s drive of its Niles, Illinois, center, to serve the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. “We’re able to concentrate on reaching people of all incomes and get deep into the communities,” says co-owner Shelly Herman. The eight-year-old company also partners with community groups, food pantries and schools.

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ohn S. Kovar, DC, proprietor of Kovar pain, headaches (including migraine), neck Chiropractic & Wellness Center, states, and back pain, shoulder disorders, tennis “Chiropractic is effective, safe and elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, bladder gentle. It respects the body’s own ability to dysfunction, gastric problems, asthma, allergies, sinus conditions, skin condiheal; its natural recuperative powers. Drugtions, abnormal blood pressure, fatigue and free and surgery-free, it offers patients a real anxiety are all candidates for improvement choice.” Kovar Chiropractic & Natural Wellby acupuncture. Each condition is different ness Center is, as its name implies, more and requires different schedules of treatthan a traditional chiropractic practice. It’s ment. Because everyone heals at their own a holistic health center designed to compace, some get results from the first visit bine chiropractic with other techniques in and some require more. It is common to order to provide patients with long-lasting begin with four sessions, and the treatment solutions to their well-being. regimen is adjusted as needed.

Kovar, founder of the Center, has been About three years ago Kovar was intropracticing chiropractic care for more than duced to nutrition response testing. It came 30 years in Fort Walton Beach. Over the at a time when he was looking for ways to years he has maintained his edge with posthelp patients that seemed to have somegraduate classes in a number of specialty thing slowing their responses to chiropractechniques, but ask him whether he follows John S. Kovar, DC tic and blocking their healing. Nutrition a specific system and he comes back to the response testing targets the problem area basic principles of his chiropractic specialty. through a well-defined system of analysis.

He points out that this healing art, science and philosophy was discovered more than Once the exact nature of the problem a century ago, and is now the most widely has been discovered, a specially designed used natural health modality in the world. nutrition protocol can be implemented to Says Kovar, “From its very beginnings, aid the patient’s body heal itself and return research has shown that by releasing stress to a normal healthy state. The supplements within your body and mind, chiropractic are natural whole food supplements, so care allows your inner healer to function along with education and counseling reproperly. The result is that almost every garding a healthy lifestyle and clean eating, condition, from infections to digestive probthey are a safe way to help patients. lems to emotional and neurological condiOnce again, Kovar is able to speak from tions, responds favorably.” personal experience. “It still amazes me how

At the Center, treating spinal injuries the clinician can pinpoint different stressed situeffectively is a clinical goal and chiropracations going on with my body, including many tic is a major focus, but it is most often inteissues I didn’t know about,” he says.” grated with other health-minded modalities.

His personal philosophy of wellness is Kovar attained his acupuncture certification clearly defined. “I’ve set some lofty perin 2005. An acupuncture patient himself for a number of sonal goals for my life, and the way I can attain those goals is years, he says he gets great pleasure in seeing the results the to be healthy. Embracing nutrition response testing, acupuncprogram has achieved for patients. ture and chiropractic care, along with other safe and natural

Acupuncture is used to treat both pain and dysfunction modalities, I will be able to live the vital and productive life in the body by clearing energy blockages or balancing enthat God intended.” ergy meridians (acupressure points in the body). The human body’s energy flow courses over 12 meridians channels, and Kovar Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 29 G if a disruption of energy flow exists, it can alter the entire Miracle Strip Hwy. SW, in Ft. Walton Beach. For more inforsystem, producing pain or symptoms. Acute and chronic mation, call 850-244-1200 or visit DrKovar.com. natural awakenings

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tretching the length of Garden Street, in Pensacola, the newly renovated Café at Ever’man Natural Food features 100 percent organic vegetable juice and fruit smoothie bars, take-home pizzas, a hot food bar, a specialty cheese island, a huge mainly organic salad bar, madeto-order sandwiches and a bakery with great vegan cakes, cookies and dessert bars.

A new expansion is nearly complete, and the fresh meat and seafood department is already in place. Prepared Foods Manager Michael Kunkle and the staff are working on new, house-made menu items that are organic and healthy.

Fresh-squeezed juices and fruit smoothies, an extensive salad bar containing organic produce, hot entrees and sandwiches are made in-house daily. “We are growing rapidly, and I am looking forward to showing you what we can do!” says Kunkle.

The new meat and seafood department features fresh locally sourced, grass-fed, free-range meats, including beef, lamb, chicken and specialty items like bison, elk and venison, when available.

Fresh seafood like fish filets, shrimp, mussels and scallops are also stocked. New Meat and Seafood Manager Sonny Porter is providing Ever’man customers with a wide array of choices, and he is looking forward to hearing ideas from them about selections they would like to see.

“Ever’man is excited to have a fresh meat and seafood counter,” says Porter. “We look forward to being able to provide our customers with the best selection of humanely raised meats that they have been unable to find elsewhere.

I’m looking forward to making great sausages, providing grab-n-go items like marinated skirt steaks and teaching people about our offering of fine meats.”

Ever’man is open to members and non-members from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays. The Cafe opens an hour after the store opens and closes an hour before it closes.

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he Hippie Spring Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 22 and 23. at the Intuitive Spiritual Center, in Fort Walton Beach.

These two days of music, storytelling, poetry, singing and mingling will include Cassandra Spears, life coach at the center, sharing her story about growing up on a hippie farm/commune in the 70s. There will also be aura photography, intuitive readings and merchant vendors.

Participants are encouraged to wear their best hippie threads and dreads and bring stories, poem, pictures, songs, guitars, drums, tambourines and a white T-shirt to tie-dye; or make a $10 love offering and the center will supply one. The tie-dye workshop will be complemented by Shintaedo dance, sun and spring equinox celebrations, meditation, psychic readings, aura imaging and product vendors.

There will be a potluck dinner at 5 p.m., Saturday, so bring a dish. After eating, the group will sit around the campfire, telling stories, reading poems and singing.

Psychic and medium George Lugo is considered to be one of the most compassionate, accurate and legitimate mediums of our times. He has read for everyone from kings to the homeless, Scotland Yard, movie stars, CEOs, monks and people from all walks of life. He helps people connect with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side to bring closure and peace of mind.

Using the Kirlian camera, Dale and Janis Ainsley capture energy fields with energy imaging aura photography in color.

Dale will also interpret the aura. The festival also features storytelling by Spears and astrology by Sally Charlesworth.

Debra Bussell offers 7th-century geomancy using sticks in wooden bowl of sand, and reads Angel Cards. Tarot Card reading will be practiced by Lisa Pellegrino. Brenda StewartGillison will give intuitive readings. Readings cost $20 to $25 for 15 minutes. Photos are $35.

Jul’s Constantine, an intuitive herself and founder of the Intuitive Spiritual Center, says that she hopes the event will encourage like-minded people to come together and celebrate the peace, love and nostalgia of the hippie era. No drugs or alcohol are allowed. The festival is actively seeking additional vendors to participate in this classic event.

Public invited, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is by love offering. Location: 700 NW Pkwy., Unit D. Vendors and for more information, call 850-533-6565 or visit IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org.

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

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here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming.

Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging

What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat?

From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet.

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mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes.

Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.”

On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables.

It’s free food, there for the picking.”

However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.”

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For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at WildmanSteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says.

Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

Fermentation

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance.

Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.”

Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation. com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.”

Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappen-

den, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

Feed Matters

The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season.

The more time cows spend on highquality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat.

According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs.

Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

Faith

How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator

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is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.”

Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things.

Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process.

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes

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that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.”

Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith.

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He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger.

Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.”

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Superherbs Four Plants That Fight Off Disease

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Mother Nature’s most potent healing herbs are already on most spice racks or growing nearby, often right outside the door.

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erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities.

Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.

Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal

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Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds.

Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases.

“Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta

carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar.

Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England.

Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substan-

tial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus, Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show.

Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s.

Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable antiinflammatory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal

powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick.

Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain.

“Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal or viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life!

The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements.

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or our great-grandmothers, the choice of a place to buy meat was probably determined by how polite the butcher was, how well he cut the roasts and trimmed the stew meat and whether he kept his thumb off the scale. She probably knew the butcher personally, and the butcher knew the farmer, so there wasn’t a question about quality.

Today, there are many questions about our food supply, especially about what the animals are being fed and how they are treated in the giant growing operations that are more factory than farm. So consumers are calling for a return to natural, regionally produced food. Currently in vogue, for example, is grass-fed beef. But is there really a difference, or are we the ones being fed a lot of hype to justify the higher prices?

According to Tony DeBlauw, a marketing ambassador with Arrowhead Beef, LLC, a cooperative of family farms, local processors and sales representatives selling grass-fed beef to Floridians, “There is much research that leads us to believe that grass-fed beef provides more health benefits than its grain-fed counterpart.”

Arrowhead features a superior breed of cattle, renowned for yielding exceptionally lean and tender beef, raised in what they call “herd-life harmony”. The cattle are kept on the land and never sent to an industrial beef production facility. They bypass feed lots, antibiotics and homogenization, thereby retaining the special identity of the breed. Then, all beef processing and aging is performed in small batches, so the meat has a natural flavor and an authentic nature.

Florida grass-fed beef is said to have health benefits, as well, being lower in fat and calories, high in healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and richer in antioxidants than beef that’s been commercially produced. While the ratio of saturated to monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat stays fairly constant in beef regardless of the animal’s diet, the types of fatty acids within these categories can vary significantly. Research

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Florida grass-fed beef is said to have health benefits, as well, being lower in fat and calories, high in healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and richer in antioxidants.... indicates that while the amount of Omega-6, a polyunsaturated fat that is pro-inflammatory, won’t vary significantly in grass-fed beef, the amount of the more desirable Omega-3, an anti-inflammatory polyunsaturated fat, will vary significantly.

The type of grass consumed and breed of cow have an effect, but we can expect to see two to five times more Omega-3 than Omega-6 in grass-fed beef, bringing the ratio very close to the desired one-to-one. Compared that to nearly an eight-to-one ratio in grain-fed beef.

When it comes to saturated fats, there are three main types: stearic acid, palmitic acid and mystiric acid. Grass-fed beef has been shown to consistently contain a higher percentage of stearic acid, which does not raise cholesterol. That means a reduction in the overall percentage of palmitic and mystiric acids, both of which are more likely to raise cholesterol.

There’s something called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a polyunsaturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in animals that eat grass. It’s said to have antioxidant qualities, and research suggests it might protect against heart disease and cancer. Grass-fed beef contains two to three times more CLA than grain-fed beef, because grain-based diets limit the growth of the bacterium necessary to produce beneficial CLA.

Also, grass-fed beef has more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Carotenoids, the precursors for vitamin A, are not found in grain-fed beef simply because grains don’t contain them, while grasses do. Grass-fed beef also has higher levels of vitamin E, which is helpful in protecting our cells from oxidation, as well as increased amounts of zinc, phosphorous and potassium.

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or thousands of years, monks, yogis and shamans have used meditation to quiet the mind, find peace and listen to the still voice within. In our Western world, modern medicine is finally recognizing that meditation is a helpful in healing the mind and body. By simply allowing ourselves a few moments of quiet time, focusing on our breathing and positive imagery or thoughts, we are actually making a difference in the well-being of our physical bodies and emotional state.

According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation can give a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits our emotional well-being and can even improve certain medical conditions, especially those that are worsened by stress.

Allergies, anxiety disorders, asthma, binge eating, cancer, depression, fatigue, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep disorders and substance abuse all have been helped by using meditation to reduce stress. Some believe that through

the deep restful state of meditation, biochemical sparks create a better balance of mind and body, which triggers our self-repair mechanism.

Our ancestors kept fit by working in the fields and ate healthy foods, hunting, fishing and gardening. They took time to watch the sun go down without the modern technology that often invades our lives. There was time to sit quietly by the fire and meditate before bed. To have health and happiness, we must allow ourselves time to breathe deeply and fully the joy and beauty of being here on this amazing planet.

Dr. Benjamin Konell states, “During the past 32 years as a board-certified family practice physician, I have found that stress is one of the greatest problems in our society. People often need comfort or reassurance about simple physical ailments, as well as suggestions for lifestyle changes. Some people ask for medication, which at times can be avoided through daily meditation,

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Dr. Benjamin Konell states, “During the past 32 years as a board-certified family practice physician, I have found that stress is one of the greatest problems in our society. exercise and dietary changes. In the case of more serious illnesses, when the patient can find peace and joy, in small ways, healing often follows.

“At times, if a patient is distraught, I might read an inspirational verse or talk to them to help them find out how easily they can relax or laugh and feel better in the moment. I often recommend meditation, exercise or even laughter yoga as ways to decrease stress and facilitate the healing process.” Our awareness of the mind, body, spirit connection, is essential to our health.

Whether we take a walk outside and listen to our footsteps in the beauty of the morning sun, focus on our breathing while having tea or coffee or close your eyes and imagine ourself in the most beautiful place in the world, we need to take the time to love ourself in those moments. Meditate for health, for inner peace and to find answers within.

It might just be the best journey ever.

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Teresa Brown-Konell is an experienced intuitive medium, public speaker and author who facilitates peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past-life regression and spiritual counseling. Contact her at 850206-1853 or TeresaBrown.net.

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Food Revolution in a Tank Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies

by Avery Mack

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icture a salad of mixed lettuces or romaine accented with microgreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complemented by a dessert of fresh strawberries—all organic, eco-friendly and freshly harvested, even in the middle of winter. The ingredients for this meal don’t have to travel many miles to reach the table—they can be found just several feet away, thanks to aquaponics.

“Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two.

Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.”

FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels.

The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for our superfood salad

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greens, herbs and tilapia.”

FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain.

The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production.

“In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water for fish,” says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida. The 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaponic plants grow

faster and offer higher yields, plus the sustainable technology recycles 90 percent of the water.

In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquaponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, affordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and strawberries.

Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and root vegetables like beets and carrots. Tilapia and bass sell to the community and restaurants; koi are used in livestock ponds.

Sawyer remarks, “An aquaponics system can be indoors or out, depending on the climate, for commercial use or in the home. The basement, garage or a spare room is ideal for growing your own food.” Home garden sizes range from a 20-gallon aquarium to a 10-by-20-foot area.

Avery Ellis, an ecological designer and permaculture specialist in Boulder, Colorado, builds dynamic, living, nonconventional systems. “The temperature in most homes is near 70 degrees, an

“We like to use heirloom varieties; we don’t want just pretty plants that have diluted flavor. Butter lettuce is the tilapia of plants—it’s easy to grow for a good yield.” ~ Erik Oberholtzer, Tender Greens restaurants

ideal temperature for a tropical fish like tilapia,” he says. “A 50-gallon fish tank, a 50-gallon storage bin and a timer to feed the fish automatically and supply light can be a self-sustaining system.”

Outdoors, a greenhouse or geodesic dome can house the system. “A harmonious balance maintains itself, and we enjoy maximum yields from little labor,” says Ellis. He reflects that the solutions for feeding the world exist if we just open our eyes to what needs to be done. For those that don’t care to harvest and clean

fish, decorative koi species work well.

Erik Oberholtzer, founder and owner of Tender Greens restaurants, which sources from nearby southern California farms and is exploring ways to install an aquaponics system in each of its restaurants, explains, “The world is suffering from a loss of growing habitat, genetically modified seeds and global warming. Aquaponics enables growers to stay ahead of climate change, making it the future of sustainable farming.

It’s an ethical way to make quality food healthy, affordable and profitable.”

Aquaponics methods deliver fish free of mercury and genetically modified fish food, plus the freshest vegetables possible, all without the worry of weeds, rabbits, insects, suspect fertilizers, toxic herbicides and pesticides. A home aquaponics system can be one of the best green investments to make in 2014. According to Oberholtzer, “Eating this way should not be a luxury.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

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You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?

My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more

I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a

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tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all.

Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

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I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from.

My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the extended interview. natural awakenings

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calendarofevents All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

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Mentoring Your Child To Win – 6-8pm. Mentoring Your Child To Win author, Arlene Karian talks about her new book and the 7 breakthrough keys as to how a single, former welfare mom raised a multi-millionaire child. Non-parents welcome.

Free. Skin Deep Clinic, 4012 Commons Dr West, Ste 120, Destin. 850-269-1414. Cindy_Butler12@ yahoo.com. ArleneKarian.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

savethedate SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Transcendental Meditation Workshop – 9am-3pm. “Day of Knowledge” workshop for transcendental meditation. Effortless, enjoyable and proven effective for stress relief, wellness, and more. Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Preregistration required. The Life Center, 9921 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach. 850-234-7978.

Facebook.com/TheLifeCenterPCB.

savethedate Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire & Pirate Fest – Mar 1 & 2. 10am-5pm both days. The fun, fresh air and exercise of the event is great for every age. See jousting knights from History Channel’s Full Metal Jousting; enjoy medieval entertainments and food.

Patrons are encouraged to come in costume. Rain or shine. $10, $5 child. Pensacola Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola. 850-572-1407.

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Level One Reiki Training – 11am-5pm. The focus of level one reiki training is self-care. Learn history, energy anatomy and understanding of reiki energy as a healing modality, receive attunement. $165/ manual included; preregistration requested. The Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771.

YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. FeliciaMcQuaid.net.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Embrace Your Perfection – 6-7pm. Building self-confidence and self-image is important work for those that often feel unsure or hesitant about sharing their truth.

Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-5855496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

Spring Cleaning: Natural Cleaners – 6:308:30pm. You’ve learned to make medicine, soap, and candles, now learn to use those products to deep clean your home. Baking soda and vinegar can only go so far; discover the next step and eliminate the need

for synthetic cleaners inside your home. $25. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre.

850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Doterra Essential Oil Intro Class – 6-8pm. Learn to use essential oils in your daily life to relax, have more energy and address specific health problems.

Free, registration requested. Skindeep Clinic, 4012 Commons Dr West, Ste 120, Destin. 850-269-1414.

Cindy_Butler12@yahoo.com. SkinDeepDestin.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Restorative Yoga – 11am-1pm. The poses are soothing, relaxing and well-supported with props like blocks, blankets, balls and straps, and leave the practitioner rested and nourished. Perfect for all levels. $25 /advance, $30 day of. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184.

YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. DragonflyYoga.com.

Cooking to Decrease Inflammation, Enhance Weight Loss – 1-3pm. Learn about a dietary regimen focused on anti-inflammatory foods; how to begin gluten-free, dairy free, soy free, and grain free eating; getting help with thyroid disease, high blood pressure and arthritis; and getting off of meds.

Try foods like almond flour doughnuts and quinoa pilaf. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

savethedate Life, Spirit & Health Metaphysical Expo – Mar 15 & 16. 10am-6pm. The largest such gathering on the Emerald Coast – more than 60 respected psychics, mediums, healers, authors and vendors.

California psychotherapist/author Barbara Lamb and medium Sharon Renae headline the 2-day event. $10, $5/child. Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel, 200 E Gregory St, Pensacola. 850-610-0919.

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Herbal Pregnancy and Baby Care – 1-3pm. Currently pregnant or have a little one? Come sip tasty herbal teas and learn how aromatherapy and herbalism can aid the symptoms of pregnancy and help baby with common childhood ailments. Take home the baby powder we make that will not hurt your child. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre.

850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

Essential Oils Evening – 5:30-7:30pm. Experience the healing power of essential oils, mankind’s original medicines. Discover the science and how these oils benefit you. focusing on the magic of lemon and lavender. $20/advance, $25 day of. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com.

TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Introduction to Chiropractic and Acupuncture – 6:30-8pm. Dr Likens of Pickett Chiropractic on how chiropractic and acupuncture complement healthy lifestyles. Workshop includes a demo of acupuncture on participants to dispel all fears. Learn why chiropractic is not just for car accidents. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre.

850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Prosperity 101 – Mar 13 & 14. 10:30am-12pm consecutive days. Tips and tools to boost your abundance in all areas of your life. Health, wealth and relationships. Taught by Rev Darby Neptune.

Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. UnityPCFL@ gmailcom. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

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Truly Heal Workshop in Destin – 9am-5pm.

Founder and lecturer of the Truly Heal Revolution 2014 Tour, Marcus Freudenmann, has spent the last decade traveling the world interviewing prominent medical doctors, researchers and educators, discovering powerful solutions to truly heal cancer and other chronic illnesses. Destin Community Center. 101 Stahlman Ave., Destin. For more information, visit TrulyHeal.com/events.

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Freedom from Emotional Burdens – 3-4pm. A guided healing meditation to address past and current emotional issues that are a burden to your body’s health and to you. Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink. net. HealingPath.info.

Breast Cancer Support Group – 6-7pm. Alice McCall will lead the group to reflect on the importance of allowing and finding peace through detachment from others’ choices. Free. Olson Women’s Diagnostic Center, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Miramar Beach. 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

Living Pro-Biotics – 6:30-8:30pm. Save money by making your own living pro-biotics: water kefir, kombucha, apple cider vinegar. It’s easy and inexpensive, so stop paying for organic vinegar and probiotic capsules. Also, learn why living pro-biotics are important for health. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Propserity 101 – Mar 18 & 19. 10:30am-12pm consecutive days. Tips and tools to boost your abundance in all areas of your life. Health, wealth and relationships. Taught by Rev Darby Neptune.

Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. UnityPCFL@ gmailcom. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Off the Vine Raw Food Class – 12-1:30pm. Learn to incorporate live, unprocessed, organic foods into your everyday diet. Eat, lunch and learn. $25. Presented by Vicki McCain and Shana Wolf, Kitchenique Cooking School at Cuvee Catering Center, 12590 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste C, Miramar Beach. Res Req. Kitchenique.com. 850-374-2181.

Celebrate the Spring Equinox – 7-8:30pm. A special guided healing meditation to celebrate the Spring Equinox. Understand what this means for you and align yourself/path with powerful universal energies.

Via teleconference, reservations required. 850-5855496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Herb Gardening: Seed to Harvest – 1-3pm. Due to popular demand, Esther’s is offering a class on how to plant, care for and harvest both culinary and medicinal herbs with nothing more than a few pots and soil. Available are heirloom seeds for many herbs not usually available. Leave with a pack of seeds and the knowledge to start gardening. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre.

850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Herbal Art Class: Painting – 6:30-8:30pm. Want to try your hand at painting those flowers and plants that help to soothe us daily? Come for instruction and hands-on creation of your own painting. Unusual herbal refreshments will also be served. $35, materials and canvas provided. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

savethedate Spring Break Kids Only Yoga Workshop – 3-5pm. March 26 and 28. A yoga clinic just for children. Introducing the world of yoga through postures, song, dance and crafts, with an emphasis on love and equality, and embracing their inner beauty and uniqueness. Cost is $28 per day or $45 for both days. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

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Healing Tools for Spiritual Wholeness – Mar 29, Apr 5 & 12. 9am. Explore healing wisdom and practices from four spiritual paths to determine which path/tool best fits your goals for healing.

Healing means experiencing one’s spiritual wholeness that leads to improved relationships, health, emotional well-being and more. $30/suggested offering for 3 classes. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481.

UnityPCFL@gmailcom. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home.

Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go.

According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain.

Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particu-

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larly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”

Solutions at Work

Jules Shepard, a mother of two in Washington, D.C., and author of Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy who also shares recipes at Blog.JulesGlutenFree.com, remembers when going out for a glutenfree lunch was difficult. “The friendly lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties.

Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.”

“Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a

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staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified glutenfree oats, because regular oats can be contaminated with gluten grains.”

Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties.

Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before.

“While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.

On the Road In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to glutenfree eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free, she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, gluten-free cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak.

Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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All Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Limited to approximately 25 words. See exact character count on website. Submit from our website only at NWFNaturally.com. $10 per entry.

Yolo Boards, Miramar Beach Off the Vine Organic Produce Pickup – 10am - 5pm. Pre-order online OffTheVine.org by Sunday. 850-374-2181.

Salute the Sun – 9am & 5:45pm. Doing Sun Salutation is a way of honoring the sun and bringing its power into your heart. This class utilizes Sun Salutation to warm and lubricate the muscle followed by yoga poses that improve balnance and coordiantion. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. kim@sunshineyogastudio. com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Gentle Flow Yoga with Felicia McQuaid – 10am.

Beginner based therapeutic movement combined w/ breath awareness. Dragonfly Yoga. 850-217-2771.

FeliciaMcquaid.net.

sunday Let’s Laugh – 10am & 4pm. Did you know that children laugh on average 300 times per day and adults less than 20? Laughter can help you decrease stress, boost your immune system and make you feel great. Join this class and laugh your way into good health. Free. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street, Destin. 850-687-8603. ptkitz64@yahoo. com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Urban Zen Yoga Class – 10:30-11:30am. In a world of over-stimulation and over-work, these practices can offer you a meditative sanctuary. No yoga experience necessary. $15/drop-in, packages available. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St. FWB. 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com.

Meditation – 12-1pm. Renew yourself.. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850769-7481. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

Yoga for Charity – 4:30pm. $5 donation to Paws.

Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St. FWB. 850-2440184. DragonflyYoga.com.

monday Discounted Spa Services – Pamper yourself at student clinics with discounted massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. Appointments required. $10-$35; gift certificates available. Career Institute of Health and Esthetics, 1008 Airport Rd, STE C, Destin. 850-543-4919. CareerInstituteDestin@ gmail.com. CareerInstituteDestin.com.

Pilates Reformer/Equipment Class – 9-10am.

Class utilizes the mat, reformer, tower, chair and more. Take your practice up a level: feel stronger, longer, and invigorated after workouts. A challenging class; Pilates experience a must; contact the studio if you are new to Pilates. $35, $300/ten pack. Coastal Core Pilates & Golf Conditioning, 11275 Emerald Coast Pkwy West Unit 7, Miramar Beach. 850-650-0201. Info@CoastalCorePilates. com. CoastalCorePilates.com.

Pilates Equipment Class – 9am & 5:30pm.

See schedule online for additional classes and times. $28/drop in, $220/10 classes. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze.

850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com.

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Yoga for Women – 10-11am. A time to be at ease and enjoy. A class tailored to the needs of today’s woman. All ages and all levels of fitness are welcome. $10/drop in, packages available. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St Ste 2, FWB. 850-244-0184.

DragonFlyYoga.com.

Yoga – 6pm. Yoga for all ages and levels. Taught

by Jill Jordan. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481.

UnityPCFL@gmail.com. UnityOPanamaCity.org.

Student Massages – 6:30-8pm. Student clinics offering reduced cost massages. $35. Call for an appointment.

Career Institute, 1008 Airport Rd, Unit C, Destin. Appt: 850-543-4919. CareerInstituteDestin@gmail.com.

Meditation Circle – 11am. A weekly meditation offered to all those interested in learning meditation or if you meditate on a regular basis. Typically led

by Darce Blakely. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-7697481. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

Staff of Life, Niceville Off the Vine Organic Produce Pickup – 12-6pm. Pre-order online OffTheVine.org by Sunday. 850-374-2181.

Body-B-Healthy, Crestview Off the Vine Organic Produce Pickup – 12-5 pm. Pre-order online OffTheVine.org by Sunday. 850-374-2181.

Bluewater Fitness, Niceville Off the Vine Organic Produce Pickup – 12-5pm. Pre-order online OffTheVine.org by Sunday. 850-374-2181.

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Bluewater Chiropractic, Niceville Off the Vine Organic Produce Pickup – 2-5pm. Pre-order online OffTheVine.org by Sunday. 850-374-2181.

Personal Nutritional Consultation – 1st and 3rd Tues. Dr. Kenawy, Ph.D. provides in-depth nutritional evaluations and consultations. $50. 634 W. 23rd St, Panama City. Call for an appt. 850-7638871. OliveLeavesPC.com.

Esther’s Garden of Healing, Navarre Off the Vine Organic Produce Pickup – 2-6pm. Pre-order online OffTheVine.org by Sunday. 850-374-2181.

Yoga – 8:45am. Restorative Yoga for beginners and experienced. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City.

Power Flow – 6:30am. Combine breath and movement in this powerful flow class that will strengthen your core, improve your balance and deepen your concentration. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main Street STE E, Destin. 850-687-8603. kim@sunshineyogastudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Yoga with Hilary Turner – 12:15pm-1:30 pm. $15 drop-in rate, membership rates available. 2130 Summit Blvd, Pens. For more information call 850287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Open Mike at Crestview Library – 6-7:45pm. 2nd Tues. Poetry & Music Jam is an open-mic for poets and musicians to read, perform, improvise and play together. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t write poetry or play music. Free. Crestview Library, 445 Commerce Dr., Contact Esther, 850-682-4432 or Rick Sanders 850-585-6399. Visit the library’s Facebook page or tumblr blog.

Personal and Planetary Peace – 7pm. Meditation, stress release, energy work, Reiki sharing and certification, networking, healthy food support. Free.

Crystal Cottage, 7338 Hwy 2301, Panama City.

Darce Blakely, Reiki Master. 850-763-4504.

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Pilates Reformer/Equipment Class – 4-5pm. Class utilizes the mat, reformer, tower, chair and more. Take your practice up a level: feel stronger, longer, and invigorated after workouts. A challenging class; Pilates experience a must; contact the studio if you are new to Pilates. $35, $300/ten pack. Coastal Core Pilates & Golf Conditioning, 11275 Emerald Coast Pkwy West Unit 7, Miramar Beach. 850-650-0201. Info@ CoastalCorePilates.com. CoastalCorePilates.com.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Complete selfstudy spiritual thought system to the way of universal love and peace. Ongoing group. Love offering.

Unity of Panama City, 17964 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

thursday Nutritional Live Blood Analysis - See what’s happening inside your body today. It’s educational and helpful for planning your health and wellness nutrition and activities. Call for a 30 min appointment. $60. Destin Athletic Club, 868 Harbor Blvd, Destin. 850-368-1296. Zolanagy1980@gmail.com.

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Yoga – 9am. Yoga for all ages and levels. Taught by Jill Jordan. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. UnityPCFL@gmail.com. UnityOPanamaCity.org.

Pilates Reformer/Equipment Class – 9:30-10:30am.

Class utilizes the mat, reformer, tower, chair and more.

Take your practice up a level: feel stronger, longer, and invigorated after workouts. A challenging class; Pilates experience a must. $35, $300/ten pack. Coastal Core Pilates & Golf Conditioning, 11275 Emerald Coast Pkwy West Unit 7, Miramar Beach. 850-650-0201. Info@ CoastalCorePilates.com. CoastalCorePilates.com.

Deep Healing Yoga – 11am-12pm. This class blends basic yoga poses, Pranayama and meditation, resulting in a restorative, healing yoga practice. Great for beginners and those with arthritis or injuries. $14/drop in, packages available. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio. com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

classifieds Submit classified entries online only at NWFNaturally.com. The submission form is located on the Advertising web page. $20 for 20 words, $1 per extra word. classes/training NUTRITION AND FITNESS COACH – Don’t let the turkey burn you. Get the tools you need to thrive this holiday season. 850-368-1296.

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Kids Only Yoga – 4:30pm. An introduction to the principles and traditions of yoga for children 5-12, so they will help lead the world into a peaceful tomorrow. $14/drop in, $48/4 classes; preregistration required. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin.

850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com.

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OPEN ENROLLMENT MASSAGE THERAPY, SKIN CARE AND NAIL CARE CLASSES – Call today to enroll. Day and night classes avail. Class size is limited. Career Institute of Health and Esthetics. 1008 Airport Rd. Unit C, Destin. 850-5434919. CareerInstituteDestin@gmail.com.

Yoga for Beginners – 5:30pm. Here’s a class at the right pace for those just starting to enjoy yoga.

Learn simple breathing and relaxation too. Start at any time. The classes follow the same sequence so you’ll get the entire lesson plan in a six week period. $65/six week program. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, FWB. 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com.

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MASSAGE ENVY DESTIN LOCATION – hiring licensed massage therapists. We invite you to be part of making a difference in those you touch.

National franchise with competitive compensation.

Earn a great living in a professional supportive environment in which to practice your art. Front desk associate positions also available. Email resume to: Clinic0941@MassageEnvy.com.

help wanted (cont’d) SALON PROFESSIONALS NEEDED – with valid Florida Cosmetology License for training in Organic Color Systems, to fill positions as Color Specialists. Only Serious candidates should apply.

Salon Vedat, Destin: 813-841-4890.

pRODUCTS JUICE, SMOOTHIES, SOUPS AND SALADS. Enjoy our juice and smoothie bar; organic salads to go and organic soups (cold months). 9am-3pm. Mon-Fri. Golden Almond Health Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.

GRASS-FED BEEF. Now carrying Arrowhead grass-fed beef from Chipley, FL. Golden Almond Health Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.

SERVICES LET ONE OF OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF MEMBERS HELP YOU with your questions on natural and organic foods, herbs, supplements and anti-aging products. Golden Almond Health Food Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.

Integrative Medicine Presentations - 8:30am.

Professionals of integrative medicine and natural wellness, provide educational lectures and workshops offering cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth. Reg Req. CLL at UWF, FWB. 850-863-6548. cll-fwb.org.

Breastfeeding Support Group – 9:30am. With lactation counselor. Free. Growing Green Bums, 296 Bayshore Dr, Niceville. 850-279-6647.

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Friday Yoga with Felicia – 10am. This fun upbeat class is what Friday is all about. Join Felicia to move, breathe and enjoy the moment. $15/drop in, packages available. Dragonfly Yoga Studies, 184 Brooks St #1, FWB. 850-217-2771. FeliciaMcQuaid.net.

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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.”

It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be.

“Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth.

Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden.htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.”

We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again.

Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving.

We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life.

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ACUPUNCTURE DR SHERYL ROE

Acupuncture Physician Navarree • FWB • Destin 850-225-3460 • DrSRoe.com Acupuncture works! Learn how it can work for you at the Navarre, Destin or Mary Esther. Treating all types of pain, addiction, sleep disorders, stress, fibromyalgia, PTSD. Feel better soon. See ad, page 15.

REBECCA FREEMAN, AP, MAOM 60 2nd St, Ste 202, Shalimar 850-902-2536 • 850-651-0160 RebeccaFreeman08@yahoo.com

Caring and compassionate masters of acupuncture and Oriental medicine acupuncture. More than 12 years’ experience relieving all types of pain, including: headaches, female problems, digestive problems and more. See ad, page 26.

TORTOISE CLINIC KERRY ABACO

Acupuncture Physician 2633 Hwy 77, Suite B, Panama City 850-628-8412

See ad, page 10.

Panama City’s premier acupuncturist treating lower back, knee, neck and shoulder pain, emotional disorders, gastrointestinal, gynecological, musculoskeletal, addictions, allergies, arthritis, migraines and other conditions.

Practitioner of oriental medicine and provider of Chinese herbs.

INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace

Physician applied acupuncture. A safe and effective treatment for general and specific conditions including pain management from neck, shoulder and back conditions, and as an alternative to pain medications. See ad, page 11.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

John S Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Experience the many benefits of acupuncture. Restoring health naturally to patients for more than 30 years, Dr. Kovar also offers chiropractic care, nutrition response testing with designed clinical nutrition, and massage.

See ad, page 7.

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Waterside Business Center, SRB 850-267-5611 • TheTortoiseClinic.com Serving the Emerald Coast for more than 20 years. Currently offering multiple styles of acupuncture, bodywork, hypnotherapy, diet counseling and the area’s largest raw herb pharmacy. See ad, page 3.

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60 2nd St, Ste 304, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyworksByBull.com A patented, soft-tissue system/ movement-based massage technique that treats specific issues with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves; for example, carpal tunnel, sciatica, plantar fasciitis and many more.

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BEAUTY

SALON VEDAT

Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin • 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com • SalonVedat.com Organic Salon Systems started a revolution of healthier, natural, organic, better performing professional products. Beauty without sacrificing health.

Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair.

No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 10.

BLOOD ANALYSIS ZOLTAN “ZOLI” NAGY

Destin Athletic Club 868 Hwy 98 E, Destin 850-368-1296 • ZoltanHealth.com zolanagy1980@gmail.com Certified live blood analyst, NBAR, certified holistic health coach, IIN, certified personal trainer, ACE A drop of blood is analyzed under a microscope, then computer processed for recommended nutrition and supplements. See ad, page 16.

BODYWORKERS ALEXANDREA MCALLASTER, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-582-2285

Dedicated to a heart centered practice specializing in Healing Touch Energy Therapy, Chakra balancing and Neuromuscular pain management with focus on neck release and low back pain.

MA59372. See ad, page 2.

CHRIS GAINES, LMT

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-974-0928

Specializing in compassionate Deep Tissue Massage; combining deep relaxation and deep specific work to address physical, mental, and emotional trauma. MA56647.

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LAURA BALTES-MASTER STYLIST Red Lotus Salon 196 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit E, 714-348-5962 • LauraBalt9@msn.com

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

Master stylist trained extensively at the Vidal Sassoon Academy and other well-known beauty schools.

Expert at cutting, styling and coloring. Full consultations before any work begins, ensuring great styling and results.

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-598-7515

Specializing in Pain Management Massage and a blend of Therapeutic Massage Techniques with focused intention to de-stress the body and mind. MA50499. See ad, page 2.

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DONALD MORGAN, LMT

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819

Helping clients relax and rejuvenate with Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage in a safe and caring environment. MA57307.

See ad, page 2.

CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com Natural and holistic healthcare.

Offering chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, massage therapy, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

FELICIA MCQUAID

Director, Holistic Practitioner (MA61060) THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com Felicia is a transformation healer that offers a unique blend of reiki/ massage therapy sessions. Her insight and understanding in the language of energy will amaze you. See ad, page 31.

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr Karen Henard, DC 4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com

A second generation chiropractor, Dr. Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally. More than 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

LAURA TYREE

Holistic Practitioner (MA68035) THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com Laura’s hands share experience, knowledge, clarity and grace. She specializes in massage and LED light therapy. She also specializes in raindrop technique with Young Living oils. See ad, page 31.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

John S. Kovar, DC 29 G Miracle Strip Hwy SW, FWB 850-244-1200 • DrKovar.com Practicing locally for over 30 years, expertise in treating pain conditions, auto injury and restoring health naturally through nutrition response testing, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic wellness care. See ad, page 7.

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Ocean Elements Day Spa Holistic Massage, Facial, Manicure and Pedicure 30A Gulf Place, 850-598-7945 Holistic spa treatments include botanical peels, natural nail services, bodyworks, scrubs and wraps with chemical-free natural and organic products.

Holistic healing includes reflexology, raindrop therapy, aromatherapy, reiki, chakra balancing, tuning forks. See ad, page 9.

COLONIC SKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE

Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.com

STUART SKRIVANIE, LMT 8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-803-5110

Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared saunas. Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 days), body wraps, massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers.

Offering Deep Tissue, Sports and Therapeutic Massage to reduce stress, restore range of motion and to achieve pain a free life.

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COMPOUNDING PHARMACY EMERALD COAST COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

Pharmaceuticals Built For You 1719 S County Hwy 393 • Santa Rosa Beach 850-622-5800 • ECCPharmacy.com Pharmaceutical compounding formulates your prescriptions to meet your individual needs.

Providing compounding for hormone and thyroid replacement t h e r a p y, d e r m a t o l o g y, p a i n management and other areas. Regina Jaquess, Pharm D. See ad, page 11.

MACK BAYOU COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

82 Mack Bayou Loop, Santa Rosa Beach 850-622-0730 • Fax 850-622-0755 MackBayouPharmacy@yahoo.com MBCPharmacy.com We work with patients and physicians to customize medications that meet specific needs. Personalized compounding may be what you need. Call to speak with a pharmacist. Kevin Bandy, RPh; Amy Frazier, PharmD. See ad, page 32.

DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry.

Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavitycausing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 38.

FOODS & SUPPLeMENTS ARROWHEAD BEEF

Chipley, FL Tony@FloridaGrass-Fed.com 850-270-8804 Grass-fed beef: No hormones, no antibiotics, no corn. Raised right and sent off right. Selling individual cuts at the markets of Seaside and Rosemary. See ad, page 37.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 Find us on Facebook Knowledgeable staff and cutting edge digital health assessments. Dairy-free and gluten-free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional smoothies. See ad, page 5.

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ESTHER’S GARDEN OF HEALING, LLC 8184 Navarre Pkwy • Navarre 850-499-3670 Esthersgardenofhealing@live.com

A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs, 40+ loose teas, homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated schedule of our weekly workshops. See ad. page 27.

Alice McCall, BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotist Cellular Level Energy Healer, Spiritual Coach 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info WellnessWisdomHealing.com

Phone sessions to transform health issues, serious diseases, unwanted patterns. 12 year successful track record. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste # 3 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-4, Closed Sun Natural and organic foods. Largest selection of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar, open weekdays 10-4. Knowledgeable and personable staff. See ad, page 6.

OFF THE VINE ORGANIC PRODUCE Serving Panama City, Rosemary Beach, Destin, Crestview, Niceville, FWB Support@OffTheVine.org 850-374-2181 • OffTheVine.org

All organic – all the time!

We bring the farmers market to you. Check our new organic produce selection every Friday and pick up the following Wed. Pick up or delivery available. See ad, page 25.

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SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ 120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com

Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; glutenfree, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available. See ad, page 24.

A holistic, caring physician combining traditional medicine with Oriental medicine; orthopedic medicine; holistic p a i n r e h a b i l i t a t i o n . We understand the patient’s physical, mental and financial difficulties and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 11.

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Stephanie Penhollow Steph4Short@gmail.com StephaniePenhollow.com Steph’s your go-to girl for spiritually guided health coaching!

Specializing in surviving autoimmunity, addiction & chronic pain; includes healing with raw foods, kitchen organization, diet, menu planning.

ZOLTAN “ZOLI” NAGY

Destin Athletic Club 868 Hwy 98 E, Destin 850-368-1296 • ZoltanHealth.com zolanagy1980@gmail.com Certified kettlebell coach, IKFF, certified holistic health coach, IIN. Ex-pro hockey player gives a new spin on health and fitness.

Experience powerful change inside and out. See ad, page 16.

Ann Kief, Qivana Representative TryTheQ@gmail.com 850-622-2345 • TryTheQ.com Science-based all-natural nutritional product systems used by gold medal Olympians, professional athletes and medical doctors with proven results you can measure.

Try TheQ, it’s good for you. See ad, page 9.

Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace

Board Certified Physician Panama City: 850-271-0019 Lynn Haven: 850-814-1472

Preventative Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Immune Therapy, Chelation Therapy, Anti-Aging Medicine. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women.

NITIN BAWA, MD

Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 5.

HYPNOSIS DESTIN HYPNOSIS

Tom Mueller, CMC, CHt 850-865-0285 • DestinHypnosis.com Facebook.com/DestinHypnosis Certified hypnotherapist and master life coach. Hypnosis is powerful anytime a change in feeling, thinking or behavior is desired. My mission is your success. Call today.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE EMERALD WATERS

Mauricia Stanton, PhD, ARNP, BC 850-279-6815 1005 College Blvd W, Ste B, Niceville Dr. Stanton, a PhD in Natural Health, sees patients for all types of health concerns. Specializing in women’s care and children 12years and up. Always accepting new patients. Find on Facebook. See ad, page 16.

INTUITIVE ARTS TERESA BROWN

3 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or phone. See ad, page 21.

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JEWELRY ROCK HARD DESIGNS

100 E Co Hwy 30A, Grayton Beach 16 N Palafox St, Pensacola 850-534-4534 • 850-438-5119 RockHardDesigns.com International award-winning jewelry designs. Museum-style gallery.

Finest diamond collection in the region. More than 6,000 ergonomic original designs. Certified harmony green metal, refined not mined.

Certified ethical gems. See ad, page 31.

LIGHT THERAPY LIGHT FOR LIFE

Buddy Bowman Quantum Light Energy Coach 28 Racetrack Rd NW 850-582-4929 • BuddyBowman.com Healing light and energy photons reduce stress and bring bodies into balance. Promotes natural healing, as the body was designed and nature intended. Inside Blossom Yoga. Painless, convenient, noninvasive, drug-free. See ad, page 18.

MASSAGE THERAPY 8th Element wellness llc 90 Beal Pkwy NW Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819

Wellness spa features a variety of therapeutic massage modalities, energy therapy, chakra balancing, skincare, hypnotherapy and acupuncture with Dr. Sheryl Roe. Also available for group events, bridal massage parties, couples massage, girl’s day outings and workshops. See ad, page 2.

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

Denise Williams, Owner/Therapist 417 Racetrack Rd, NW, FWB 850-314-6642 • ItsAllAlboutYouSpa.com A full-service day spa dedicated to client care and wellness. Specialties are medical, pregnancy and Thai massage along with detox body treatments, anti-aging facials, Brazilian waxing and mani/pedi’s.

See ad, page 15.

BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

60 2nd St, Ste 304, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyworksByBull.com Our team specializes in all types of therapeutic massage: sports rehabilitation, active isolated stretching, neuromuscular/ orthopedic massage, myoskeletal alignment and kinesio-tex tape application to help you achieve a pain free life. See ad, page 4.

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Prolotherapy is the missing link in treating chronic pain by repairing traumatized ligaments throughout the body. We offer a variety of treatments, minimally invasive pain management. See ad, page 11.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit #132 M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-8pm 850-650-8500 • MassageEnvy.com Looking for professional, customized massages and facials in Destin? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your Destin spa. See ad, page 4.

SOURCE INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK 30 Beal Pkwy, FWB 850-598-3633 • Source-Institute.com

Massage therapy classes day or evening, full or parttime available. License in as little as five months .

National exam pass rate 100% for 42 months. GI Bill & MYCAA accepted. License #3720. See ad, page 34. .

SCHOOLS BEACHSIDE MASSAGE SCHOOL

381 Santa Rosa Blvd, FWB 850-226-7878 • BeachsideMassages.com BeachsideMassage@gmail.com Looking for that new career in the growing field of massage therapy? No waiting for a new class to start, begin immediately at Beachside Massage School. See ad, page 37.

CAREER INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND ESTHETICS

1008 Airport Rd, Unit C, Destin 850-543-4919 • CareerInsituteDestin.com CareerInstituteDestin@gmail.com.

Career Institute offers a comprehensive program in nail care, skin care and massage. Enroll today!

A l so , o ff e r C E S a n d student clinics for all programs. See ad, page 18.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, LLC Bob Seton, PT 12671 Hwy 98 W, Ste 213, Destin 850-650-4186 • TherapyBob.com

Innovative pain treatment, different than anything you’ve tried before! Specializing in primal reflex release therapy. Find relief today from injuries, arthritis, headaches, muscle strain, postsurgical pain. See ad, page 33.

April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com Sports and rehabilitation massage therapy. Natural and holistic healthcare. Chiropractic care, lumbar decompression, physical therapies, nutritional education and supplementation. Allow the body to heal the way it was designed.

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PILATES COASTAL CORE PILATES & GOLF CONDITIONING

Power Pilates Teacher Training Center 850-650-0201 • CoastalCorePilates.com Improve posture, coordination and flexibility. Develop core strength; promotes weight loss and lean appearance.

Reduce or eliminate back pain. Benefits those with neurological disorders, physical therapy rehabilitation; pre- and post-natal care. See ad, page 6.

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SOURCE INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK 30 Beal Pkwy, FWB 850-598-3633 • Source-Institute.com

Massage therapy classes day or evening, full or parttime available. License in as little as five months.

National exam pass rate 100% for 42 months. GI Bill & MYCAA accepted. License #3720. See ad, page 34.

SKIN CARE OCEANA NATURALS, LLC Michael J Russ 866-242-3776 PureSunscreen.com

MelanSol is certified chemical-free skin care that brings hope and peace of mind to everyone who wants to enjoy a safe relationship with the sun. See ad, page 31.

Rituals Skin & Body Care

by Charli Charli Williams, Med. Aesthetician 12115 Panama City Beach Pkwy 850-596-2454

Experience ultimate skin and body care by a professional.

Offering Microdermabrasion, European Facials, Peels, Lash & Brow Tinting, Waxing Body treatments and wraps by a State Board Certified professional. See ad, page 23.

SPa Treatments IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

Denise Williams, Owner/Therapist 417 Racetrack Rd NW, FWB 850-314-6642 ItsAllAlboutYouSpa.com A full-service day spa dedicated to client care and wellness.

Specialties are medical, pregnancy and Thai massage along with detox body treatments, anti-aging facials, Brazilian. See ad, page 15.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS THE LIFE CENTER

9721 Thomas Dr, PCB 850-234-7978 Facebook.com/TheLifeCenterPCB A spiritual community of new thought and ancient wisdom. Service time, Sunday 10am. MeditationTeaching, Sunday 6pm. See ad, page 3.

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WATER EMERALD COAST CULLIGAN

Serving Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City 888-320-5531 • EmeraldCoastCulligan.com Your complete resource for questions, concerns, water testing needs. Treating water on the Gulf Coast for more than 60 years. Providing soft, conditioned water to the highest quality drinking water. See ad, page 13.

DESTIN HOT YOGA

Steph Penhollow DestinHotYoga@gmail.com DestinHotYoga.org Join us for all levels hot yoga or yin yoga asana. Detoxify and sweat. No flexibility required.

Calm the anxious mind, heal the body, open the heart. Open 7 days.

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DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES

WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8402 4542 Alba St, Pace

Providing a holistic approach to weight loss by combining Eastern and Western Medicine to achieve a balanced program. We understand the physical, mental and financial difficulties of patients and offer focused approaches to healthcare.

See ad, page 11.

NITIN BAWA, MD

Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and anti-aging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 5.

Downtown FWB 850-244-0184 • (MM16502) DragonFlyYoga.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga.

Certified instructors. Owner/ Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500.

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SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com This cozy yoga studio located in the heart of Destin offers a variety of classes to suit the whole family.

Owner/Instructor Kim Mosby, RYT 200. See ad, page 15.

UNITY IN FORT WALTON BEACH 1797 Hurlburt Rd, FWB 850-864-1232 • UnityInFWB.org

We w e l c o m e a l l interested in seeking an inner awareness of God. We promote love, joy and peace through our thoughts, words and deeds.

UNITY OF PANAMA CITY

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