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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.
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heila Mohammed, M.D., Ph.D., has opened the Atma Kriya Yoga Center at 225 Main Street., Suite 17, in Destin. Atma kriya yoga, or the yoga of the soul, was made available to the world by the great yogi Mahavatar Babaji, a 1,000-yearold spiritual guide who lives in the Himalayas of India. Atma kriya yoga is a faster method of achieving spiritual growth than most yoga classes that emphasize yoga poses. It is only taught by specially trained teachers, and involves learning how to open and close the energy centers, or chakras, of the body. A kriya is a skill that the student learns to help move and cleanse the energy of both the subtle bodies and the gross physical body. The act of doing something either physically or mentally helps to focus the mind to a particular task, and so the mind is able to calm down from a litany of thoughts. Om Healing is also taught and practiced, which is a group circle chanting of “Om” for healing. For more information, call Lisa at 850-736-8401.
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or people moving to a paleo, grainfree way of eating but unsure how to cook those types of food, Esther's Garden of Healing, in Navarre, has started a monthly grain-free, dairy free, soy-free cooking class. The class on November 8 will focus on Thanksgiving, with an herb quinoa mash, roasted butternut squash, green bean casserole and creamy cashew gravy. For dessert, there’s a traditional grain- and dairy-free pumpkin pie on a honey graham crust. Keeping with the Christmas tradition in December, the class will prepare a delicious brunch, including a venison sausage and mushroom quiche, coupled with crepes containing warm fruit filling and coconut whip cream. Participants will also learn how to make traditional Christmas cut-out cookies the grain-free way.
Local Clinic Debuts New Therapeutic Laser
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ro-Active Chiropractic, in Niceville, is now offering the new Multiwave Locked System (MLS) Therapy Laser, which uses specific wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions as part of their continuing investment in advanced technologies and progressive procedures in the chiropractic field. Dr. Brian Schuessler says, “With laser therapy, I can offer relief to those suffering with both chronic and acute ailments such as sports injuries, neck and back pain, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, heel and foot pain, epicondylitis, hip and knee pain, rotator cuff injuries, sciatica, bursitis, arthritis, disc disease and sprains and strains, without the use of painful injections or
potentially habit-forming drugs.” Laser therapy is painless, with treatments usually lasting around 10 minutes or less, and most patients see positive results in just one to three treatments. “More and more, our patients are looking for effective treatment options that are less invasive, have no side effects, provide rapid results and actually speed the healing process,” says Schuessler. Pro-Active Chiropractic is located at at 4591 Hwy. 20, in Niceville. For appointments, call 850-279-4913. For more information about the MLS Therapy Laser, visit celasers.com. See ad, page 27.
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t THE Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, owner and transformational healer Felicia McQuaid, myofascial release specialist Laura Tyree and massage therapist Mike Ortega have provided services to more than 1,000 people in their first year of operation. In an effort to meet the growing needs of the community, McQuaid and her team of holistic practitioners provide specialty services in a variety of areas. She says, “People often find their way to us after they have exhausted other traditional healing methods. We work to treat the whole person; not just the ailment that brings them through our doors.” McQuaid recently blended her services to provide a healing approach called Transformational Healing, which allows clients to work with her as a spiritual counselor and healer. Using the modalities of Reiki, Theta Healing, essential oils and massage therapy, clients work directly with McQuaid to create a specific intention or purpose for a 70- or 90-minute session. Tyree has undergone extensive training to become a certified myofascial therapist through the MyoFascial Release Clinic of John F. Barnes, PT. Location: 184 Brooks St., Suite 1. For appointments, call 850-217-2771 or visit thehealingclinicfwb.com.
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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity
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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings. While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings. The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.
Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins
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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin. The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”
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UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords. Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history. The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries. Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.” Source: EWasteAcademy.org
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Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume. For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades. Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized. Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks. Source: CashMob.com
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the disorder. It often coexists with other respiratory, nervous, cardiovascular or endocrine conditions. Factors that decrease upper airway size or openness during sleep can lead to intermittent obstruction during inhalation. If the obstruction is sufficiently prolonged, blood oxygen levels drop and the individual arouses or awakens. Those arousals disrupt normal sleep architecture (the structure and pattern of sleep). The combination of disrupted sleep and decreased oxygenation often leads to more severe health concerns, including hypertension, arrhythmia, chronic pain, hormone imbalances, insomnia, depression, anxiety and death, according to Italian otolaryngology specialist Vittorio Rinaldi, M.D. Disturbed moods and reduced quality of life are another side effect. SDB can impair cognitive performance, leading to accidents and mistakes while driving or at work, according to studies published in the journals Chest and the New England Journal of Medicine. Welch has recently taken more interest in forms of SDB that do not technically meet the definition of sleep
Factors that decrease upper airway size or openness during sleep can lead to intermittent obstruction during inhalation. apnea, such as upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and respiratory effortrelated arousal (RERA) events, which cause severe fatigue. Although sleep apnea is much more common in men, UARS and RERA are equally common in women that may test negative for sleep apnea because they don’t have full apneic events, but do experience a resistance in airflow that can lead to disturbances in sleep cycles and create the symptomatology of obstructed sleep. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. Long-term treatment with CPAP reduces both mortality and the acute blood pressure elevation that occurs with SDB. However, the machine and facial mask aren’t comfortable for everyone. “Many people continue to have issues that they are not able to solve with the CPAP, or they just don’t care for that type of apparatus and become non-compliant,” says Welch. “Then, the physician can refer the patient to me to make an oral appliance that brings the lower jaw forward; creating a muscular splint that brings the tongue forward. However, this too, can become uncomfortable, causing neck pain and stiffness,” notes Welch, adding that even oral appliances may fail certain patients because one solution does not fit all. “This is where I begin to look more closely at the root of the problem, evaluating the head, neck and musculature factors; considering oral factors, the mouth, gag reflex, shape of the tongue and especially the jaw joint health,” advises Welch. “We examine [the patient] initially by manually evaluating the muscle health of the jaw, feeling around the jaw to study the jaw joint and looking at the jaw posture. We start a trial run with a temporary appliance before investing in a more permanent one. Then we continue to evaluate for
comfort and compliance, as well as any changes in sleep patterns.” Welch also consults with other members of the patient’s medical treatment team. “I actively seek and work with other medical and dental specialists to make sure patients are receiving the best care for their individual situation and to move them towards whole body health,” she explains. “Part of what I am developing within my practice is a program towards overall wellness, beginning from the oral cavity standpoint, which
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As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.
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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.
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After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”
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Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”
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First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”
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Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able
to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.
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Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.
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Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke
capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.
Finances
Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-tobe-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”
Spirituality
Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You
Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says. Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet. “Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system. Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin. She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-
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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.
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Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.
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“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated
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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories. While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible. Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.
Cardiovascular Exercise
As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits. As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.
Stair Climbing
Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide. Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.
Leg Lifts
Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs.
Lie on the floor on your side, placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand. Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.
Back Kicks
An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.
Squats
Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise. If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite. As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more. E.C. LaMeaux posts a body of work at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.
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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist
in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com. “It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Interacting with the circadian rhythm is
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the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. “Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.
Be a Better Napper
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze. Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.
“Sleep is never a waste of time if it’s helpful.” ~ Dr. Michael Breus Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.
Napping at Work
While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that
napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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localexpert Finding Personal Empowerment Through Thanks by Michael Brant DeMaria
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”—Thich Nhat Hanh
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ersonal empowerment is about learning to ride the currents of the river of life skillfully and gracefully. Being grateful for what exists in the present moment is an effective way to achieve true personal empowerment, and the process begins by accepting “what is” in the here and now. So much of our energy in life is wasted on resisting reality–resisting the current of the river of our lives and attempting to paddle upstream–instead of listening deeply to the river and maneuvering skillfully where we are in this moment. If we fight with reality, we become exhausted, tired and depressed. To maneuver effectively through life, we must release unrealistic expectations of ourselves, others and reality. Ironically, when we accept where we are in this moment, energy is freed to work creatively towards new horizons and possibilities. When we practice gratitude, we are honoring reality and appreciating the grace of this moment. In this way, we learn to be who we are, on the way to becoming who we may be. In its most basic form, gratitude can be experienced right now by taking a deep breath and noticing the pleasure and miracle of breathing. One powerful way to start is in a kneeling position with eyes closed and head bowed, giving thanks for air to breathe, Earth to be, eyes to see, ears to hear, going through all of the most basic things that we are grateful for silently within the sanctuary of our own heart. A gratitude journal is also a wonderful practice; the simple act of writing down what we are grateful for daily. Doing this at the end of the day gives us a chance to note our daily inspirations; what brought a sense of peace and contentment, stimulated courage or encouraged a feeling of clarity and presence. Seen from this perspective, the simplest moments can take on a different power and importance, whether it is the beauty of a sunset dancing on the horizon, the warm welcome of a beloved pet or a bright smile from a child, a friend or even a cashier at the grocery store. The real power of doing these practices is that over time, instead of focusing on the negative, we begin to keep an eye and ear out for such moments of appreciation and gratitude; we begin to look for things to be grateful for, because we will try to remember them for the evening journal entry. Gratitude empowers each of us to experience our interconnection with each other, nature and our indwelling spirit. When we feel connected to ourselves, each other and life in this way, there is nothing we cannot do. When we start with gratitude for all we already are, it is like giving sunshine and water to the seeds of our eventual becoming. We discover personal empowerment and bloom into the shining version of our envisioned future. Dr. Michael DeMaria is an integrative psychologist, author and yoga/meditation teacher. His book, Peace Within: Free Your Mind, Heal Your Heart, Find Your Passion and Flow Through the Rapids of Modern Life, will be released in 2015.
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Gratitude for me reminds me of the fullness of life. When you focus on Gratitude you focus on what is abundant in your life, it releases the idea that you lack anything. Each day I remind myself and am grateful for the simple things like, my breathe, my heart and my beautiful life and I bow my head in gratitude for it all. ~ Felicia McQuaid
I feel that it is too the creator we show our gratitude, the creator is pleased that we do and wishes for us to have a bountiful life here on earth. When our life reflects our gratitude, it puts us closer to our creator and we will notice that our needs are being met, along with most of our desires. That is the way I live my life and I am very happy and enjoying an abundant life. I am grateful every day for my family, friends, clients, life, nature, my world and all of the mysteries of the universe.
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Arthur Ward Gratitude is a small act with a big payoff, Green observes. “The person receiving gratitude appreciates knowing they made a difference, but the giver is the greatest recipient. It feels good to express gratitude, plus you are freed from future regrets that you didn’t express it when you had the chance.” Patricia Brugioni, a Christian Science nurse from Chicago, has been sharing three things she’s grateful for on social media on a daily basis since taking a five-day online challenge earlier this year. “I am a grateful person by nature, but now I am claiming the good that is coming to me and learning to cherish things without feeling like I have to earn them,” she says. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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As a yoga teacher, I often weave the theme of gratitude into my classes. I especially love asking students while they are in a challenging pose “What are you grateful for?” throughout a class. Calling to mind something we are grateful for while holding a particularly challenging pose can open the door for us to remember the things we are grateful for in other challenging moments in our daily lives off of the mat. ~ Kristy Souto
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erena Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., who would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic. Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home. Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live. Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.
you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends.
Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents? I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.
What is the greatest lesson you learned? Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand. When we make the choice to view life
as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.
What is the greatest gift your parents have given you? It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.
What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner? I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others.
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Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-andseek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box. Place a too-largeto-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charming-sounding toy. An orphaned sock filled
with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a petand planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase. Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.
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In the wild, birds spend most of their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-in-for-food versions to slide-a-door or pull-a-knob difficulty levels.
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Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through
the water. A new plant or ping-pong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment. Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.
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Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore. “Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.” Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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FALL into the STILLNESS Spritual Retreat for Renewal November 14-15, 2014 Camp Beckwith, Fairhope, AL 850-769-7481 Connect and become centered for the holidays at an adult spiritual retreat on a beautiful bayfront property, surrounded by live oaks and the gentle waves of the shoreline. FACEBOOK/Fall into the Stillness Spiritual Retreat for Renewal
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Harvest Festival – 10am-5pm. Intuitive readers, aura photography, John of God crystal light healing bed, dream catcher and straw doll crafting, belly dancing workshop and performance, raffles, free popcorn, hand crafted gifts. Free. Stone Soup ISC, 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, Ft Walton Beach. 850-6995459. IntuitiveSpiritualCenter.org. Organic, Gluten-Free, German Cooking Class – 12-2:30pm. The art of cooking German potato salad, chicken schnitzel, and more. Following the main course, journey to a gluten-free German cheese cake. Not a class to miss. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfH ealing@live.com. Chakra Balancing Workshop – 3-5:30pm. Discover what you’re missing in your health, relationships, and emotional well-being. During a powerful afternoon of healing and discovery gain immediate control for a better life of abundance and liberation. Through chanting, journaling and sacred movements activate and heal your muladhara, root chakra. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Chakra Cleanse with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Transform your heart and throat chakras in this advanced, guided work. Your chakras need to be maintained regularly to ensure optimum energy, wisdom, health, intuition. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info. Cooking to Decrease Inflammation – 6:308:30pm. Get your vitality back, lose unwanted pounds. Begin a gluten-free, dairy free, soy free and grain free eating plan without being bored. This regimen helps those with thyroid disease, high blood pressure and arthritis get off of medications. Sample homemade chocolate and quinoa pilaf. $25. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
training with qualified yoga instructors, including anatomy & physiology, yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama, meditation, ethics and principles of yoga, nutrition and much more, as well as unlimited yoga classes for the duration of the course. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 2-Day Yoga Retreat – Participants will experience Aaron King’s distinctive yoga, fused with his unique music and empowering instruction. Two-and-a-halfhour sessions are followed by relaxing saunas and chair massage. Evenings by the pool with other yogis. Amenities also include steam room and Jacuzzi. $150 per perspn. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EasOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/#about-us. Thanksgiving Grain-Free Cooking Class – 122:30pm. Learn to make delicious food in a healthy way, then relax while enjoying the meal. For Thanksgiving make an herb quinoa mash, roasted butternut squash, green bean casserole and creamy cashew gravy; prepare grain and dairy free pumpkin pie on a honey graham crust. Everything except the Turkey. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Healthy Living Workshop– 5-7pm. Learn to live a healthier, toxic-free, chemical-free life. Learn recipes for natural skin care, pet care, essential oils, vegan recipes, chemical free cleansers. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.
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Essential Oils for Immune Power – 6-7:30pm. Aromatherapist Laura Tyree shares information on staying well during the cold and flu season. Learn about the power of essential oils for supporting and strengthening the immune system. $20. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training - 12pm. Earn your 200-hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Yoga Teacher Certification in only 12 weeks! During your training you will gain the knowledge and confidence it takes to become a competent yoga teacher and spiritual healer. Your tuition includes 200 hours of yoga
Future Lives Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Explore what we perceive as future lives to learn more about ourselves, heal ourselves, and embrace our soul’s evolution. Leading edge content. Teleconference with Alice McCall. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Aromatherapy for Animals – 6:30-8:30pm. A broad overview of how to use essential oils on animals and which oils are safe/unsafe to use. Blends for different ailments will be discussed; also, making a safe salve for animals. $10. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Self Mastery Meditation with Alice McCall – 3-4pm. Discover and transform what is limiting you from self-mastery of your thoughts/emotions every day. Important for health and spiritual advancement. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
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Candle Making Basics – 1-2:30pm. Make chemical-free candles from numerous media, scent them with essential oils instead of synthetic scents that may lead to breathing difficulties, asthma and allergy symptoms. Make and take candles made from soy, beeswax and palm wax. $15. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Living Pro-biotics – 6:30-8:30pm. It’s easy and inexpensive to make kefir, kombucha and apple cider vinegar. Stop paying for pro-biotic capsules that don’t come close to those you make. Participants even get a recipe to make pro-biotic root beer. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Christmas Brunch Grain-Free Cooking Class – 12-2:30pm. Make delicious food in a healthy way, then relax while enjoying the meal. Christmas morning the brunch includes a venison sausage, mushroom quiche, crepes with fruit filling and coconut whip cream. Also make Christmas cut-out cookies the grain-free way. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
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sunday Bhakti Yoga – 9:30-11am. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.
monday Vinyasa Flow – 8:30-9:30am. With Laura Bailey. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com. Massage Monday – 9am-6pm. Reduced rate massage with Mike Ortega (MA 75894) when you use promo code: Mikecc. Massage for balance, health and well-being. $55. The Healing Clinic of Fort Walton Beach, 184 Brooks St, Bldg #1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com. Beginners Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. With Nancy Gross. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com. Lunch Time Yoga – 11-11:45am. - Join us and start your week right. Get loosened up and get that breath moving deep in the body with vinyasa flow yoga. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com. Hatha Yoga+Cromatherapy – 6-7pm. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy
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Beginners Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. With Nancy Gross. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/. Hatha Yoga + Cromatherapy – 6-7pm. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa com.
Twin Hearts Meditation – 3:30pm-. Meditation to bless the planet, the people in your life and bring blessings into your own life. Stay afterward for pranic healing clinic. Free, donation accepted. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. Light EnergyDancing.com. Prenatal Yoga – 4-5pm. with Kristy Souto. Class helps moms-to- be relax and stay fit while preparing for childbirth. Focused on breathing, postures, and stretching, and meet and bond with other pregnant women. Price Options. Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. YogaJunkieStudio.com.
liven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/.
thursday and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/. 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. UnityOfPanamaCity.org. Yoga w/Meditation and Pranic Healing – 6pm. All levels welcome. In this class we will focus on releasing tension, stress and disease in the physical body. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.
tuesday Vinyasa Flow – 8:30-9:30am. With Laura Bailey. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/. Idessic Consciousness Workshop – 6:30-8:00pm. 2nd Tue. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/.
Vinyasa Flow – 8:30-9:30am. With Laura Bailey. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/. 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. UnityOfPanamaCity.org. Lunch Time, Gental Yoga – 11-11:45am. Recovering from an injury, or need to work through mobility issues? This class utilizes chairs, props and a loving approach to help you regain strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com. Beginners Yoga – 4:30-5:30am. With Nancy Gross. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAnd Spa.com/yoga/. Tong Ren Healing – 12:30-1:30pm. Tong Ren energy healing is based on the belief that disease is related to interruptions in the body’s natural flow of chi, neural bio-electricity, blood or hormones. Tong Ren Therapy utilizes the concept of collective unconsciousness to remove these blockages. Love offering. Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.
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Hot Yoga Class – 5:30pm. Class is a well-rounded flowing practice intended to invigorate your body and develop a calm mind while practicing dynamic flowing routines in a hot room. Price Options. Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. YogaJunkieStudio.com.
Vinyasa Flow – 8:30-9:30am. With Laura Bailey. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and en-
Soulfull Yoga – 6-7pm. With Jen Kuntz. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/.
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Yoga w/Meditation and Pranic Healing – 7pm. All levels welcome. Releasing stress, anxiety and disruptive emotions. Join us for a relaxing evening. 75 min. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. LightEnergyDancing.com.
friday Vinyasa Flow – 8:30-9:30am. With Laura Bailey. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/. Beginners Yoga – 10-11. With Nancy Gross. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/. Chakra Flow – 10-11:30am. Six week series learning about and exploring the chakra (energetic anatomy of the body) of the week through discussion, yoga practice, essential oils and meditation with Felicia McQuaid. $15/drop in, $65/series. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 2, Fort Walton Beach. 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com.
Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. With Shantaya. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/. Beginner 101 Yoga – 5:30pm. This practice is suitable for ALL levels. Price Options. Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-2796980. YogaJunkieStudio.com. Bhakti Yoga – 6-7pm. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.
saturday Bhakti Yoga & Healing Mantras – 9-10am. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.
BREATHE
Develop an attitude
of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.
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Eat Fresh Buy Local Treat your locavore palate. Know where your food comes from and how it is grown or raised. Join a CSA, food co-op, or buing club, visit area farms and meet the farmers, dine in resturants that serve local, organic, nonGMO produce and discover locally raised and handcrafted food items.
FARMS & FARM TOURS MOONLIGHT MICRO FARM
6618 Beach Dr •PanamaCityBeach 850-624-7075 Chandra@MoonlightMicroFarm.com We are dedicated to community & environmental Stewardship. Offering heirloom and organic gardening & sprouting seeds and permaculture design. Visit us at Seaside Farmers Market, we ship.
FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKET @ ROSEMARY BEACH
CSAS & FOOD CO-OPS, BUYING CLUBS
Rosemary Beach Town Center Sunday, Year Round 9am-1pm Thursday, 9am-1pm. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Rain or Shine!
EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS
Local fresh produce, eggs, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, artisan breads, gelato, cheeses, jams, preserves. Market will have an International flair. Manager – Diane Kolopanas. 850-499-4697.
We offer a large variety of natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, environmentally friendly products, and hot, wholesome lunches from the deli. Mon-Sat. 7am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm.
GRAND BOULEVARD FARMERS’ MARKET
315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • Everman.org
DINING & JUICE BARS GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE 339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3 850-863-5811 •GoldenAlmond.com Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 am-4 pm Natural, organic and gluten-free foods plus the largest selection of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar (Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) while shopping for your health needs with the help of our knowledgeable and personable staff.
SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ
120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE, FW 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available.
WILD ROOTS MINDFUL EATING RESTAURANT AND MARKET 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827
Clean, Organic, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free foods-Pure, Fresh, Simple. Mindful, health-conscious eating on Pensacola Beach.
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Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, FL. Saturdays , 9am-1pm.
Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive, is the best way to describe the setting for the Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market. A charming farmers’ market, with specialty vendors set-up around beautiful green lawns, wide covered walkways, shade trees, park benches, all surrounding the stunning water feature that creates an inviting market environment.
THE MARKET AT GULF PLACE THE MARKET AT GULF PLACE Farmers Market & Artist Bazaar Sundays & Third Thursday 3-7pm (March-October) 12-4pm (November-February) Town Center Loop @ Gulf Place (Hwy 30A & 393), 850-200-6805 Facebook/MarketAtGulfPlace
Offers a variety of fresh farm goods, original art, and handmade crafts. Specializing in local, healthy fares & natural, sustainable wares. Welcoming new items weekly. Vegan, gluten-free, organic items available. On the Green at Gulf Place, family & pet friendly.
SEASIDE FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays 9am-1pm Downtown Seaside (behind “Raw & Juicy” at the amphitheater) jlkuntz@mac.com or on Facebook
Comprised of local growers and crafts people who offer locally grown produce and farm products that are healthy and environmentally conscious.
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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 FREE WORKSHOPS “A HEALTHIER YOU” Deana Cooper Chapman, CCH, CNLP; Offers free monthly workshops that covers Insomnia, Weight Loss, Sports Performance, Addiction, Self-confidence and more! Change your thinking and achieve your highest goals with powerful tools including NLP, Hypnosis and Life Coaching. New location @ 8th Element Wellness, 90 Beal Pkwy NW Suite A-1 Ft. Walton Beach. 850-261-3596. JUICE, SMOOTHIES, SOUPS AND SAL-
PRODUCTS ADS – Enjoy our juice and smoothie bar; organic salads to go and organic soups (cold months). 9am-3pm. Mon-Fri. Golden Almond Health Food Store. 339 Racetrack Road, NW. FWB. 850-863-5811. GoldenAlmond.com.
ROOM RENTALS PRACTITIONER ROOM AVAILABLE 8th Element Wellness is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Health care practitioner who wants to rent space and be a complimentary addition to our team. Room for rent in calm environment at 90 Beal Pkwy in Ft Walton Bch. If interested, please call Christie at 850-598-7515 or Alex at 850-582-2285.”
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.
communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NWFNaturally.com to request our media kit or visit our Advertise web page at NWFNaturally.com.
ACUPUNCTURE REBECCA FREEMAN, AP, MAOM 1180 Eglin Pkwy NE, 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 27.
INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Ln, 213, Destin
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 21.
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.
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 32.
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.
AIR CONDITIONING EMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 850-244-2665 112 Beal Pkwy SW, FWB EmeraldAirFWB.com
CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT
To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 4.
BEAUTY
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 28.
DONALD MORGAN, LMT
SALON VEDAT
Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin • 850-837-2690 SalonVedat@gmail.com • SalonVedat.com
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 28.
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 15.
LAURA TYREE
Holistic Practitioner (MA68035) THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com
BODYWORKERS CHRIS GAINES, LMT
8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-974-0928
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.
Specializing in compassionate Deep Tissue Massage; combining deep relaxation and deep specific work to address physical, mental, and emotional trauma. MA56647. See ad, page 28.
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 28.
BOOKS TRANSFORMATIONAL BOOKS BY DAVID ARRAN ANDERSON TheLastAvatar.com
David Arran Anderson is a teacher o f a f t e r- d e a t h e x p e r i e n c e , metaphysics, self-mastery and higher consciousness. The Last Avatar is both an enduring love story and a Christmas story about the nature of beliefs, the hope for a better world and the future of humanity. Get your copy and become transformed. $14.99 at TheLastAvatar.com.
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CHIROPRACTIC BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com
COLONIC SKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE
Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 850-269-1414 • SkinDeepDestin.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.
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.
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.
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 29.
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.
PRO-ACTIVE CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Brian Schuessler 850-279-4913 4591 Hwy 20 E, #201 Pro-ActiveChiro.com
Adjustments Chiropractic Massage Therapeutic Exercise Ultrasound. Cryotherapy (cold compress). Custom Foot Orthotics Interferential Electro Stimulation Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) (When available). See ad, page 27.
CRAFTS & GIFTS STONE SOUP
Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB ShadowBonus@gmail.com • 850-533-6565
Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive Center. Locally made crafts by local Artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes, hand painted furniture. See ad, page 35.
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, cavity-causing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride.
SHANGRI-LA VINTAGE BOUTIQUE
The Panhandle’s largest selection of authentic vintage clothing and accessories from 1920’s thru 1980’s. Be earth-conscious and earth -friendly with our one of a kind pieces. See ad, page 16.
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Serving the Emerald Coast 850-685-9709 GulfCoastInsulation.com info@GulfCoastInsulation.com
Locally owned and operated company committed to providing quality installation and products making homes and businesses healthier, more comfortable, and less expensive to operate. Call or click for a free estimate and consultation. See ad, page 12.
FITNESS REVOLVE TO EVOLVE LLC 757-679-1431 R2EFitness.com EvolveYourFitness@yahoo.com Niceville and Destin
Reaghan Hayden, owner/operator just launched her first fitness DVD and offering her personal training services to you locally. Specialized in motivating you to the next level. Private and small group training available. See ad, page 16.
FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS
CLOTHING 124 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, FWB 850-862-4LUV Shangrila-Vintage.com
GULF COAST INSULATION
ENERGY CONSERVATION EMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB EmeraldAirFWB.com • 850-244-2665
To greatly improve system e f f i c i e n c y, e q u i p m e n t performance, and longevity, eliminate filter-changing inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 4.
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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 7.
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 9.
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.
KANNAWAY BRAND AMBASSADOR
Katonya Wakefield 850-384-1075 MYOHO-KV@cox.net Store.Kannaway.com/Kannaway/member_ new/store/?1846850 Join the Hemp lifestyle focusing on nutritional wellness! Featuring CBD rich hemp oil. Business opportunities available. See ad, page 29.
QIVANA
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 The Q, it’s good for you. See ad, page 32.
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 41.
VIDA HEALTH FOODS
850-238-7368 5908 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach VidaHealthy@gmail.com Panama City Beach’s only Natural Health Food Store. Clean ALL NATURAL products. Supplements, Paleo, Vegan Protein, Health & Beauty & Functional Beverages. See ad, page 10.
GARDEN SUPPLIES NATURE’S FLUID
Organic & All Natural Fertilizer 903-571-1787 • NaturesFluid.com NaturesFluid@gmail.com All purpose, all natural Nutrient fertilizer solution for all types of plants, Ornamental, Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit. You can’t over use Nature’s Fluid. Great for hydroponic systems. See ad, page 7.
HEALING ARTS
HYPNOSIS
ALICE MCCALL, BS PSYCHOLOGY, MBA, HYPNOTIST Cellular Level Energy Healer, Spiritual Coach 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info WellnessWisdomHealing.com
DEANA COOPER CHAPMAN
Hypnosis and Life Coaching CCH, CNLP 850-261-3596 Deana@DeanaCooperChapman.com
The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using Hypnosis, NLP and Life Coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Two locations: Navarre Healing Arts & 8th Element Wellness FWB.
Phone sessions to transform health issues, serious diseases, unwanted patterns. 12 year successful track record. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE NITIN BAWA, MD
Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.com
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 28.
General medicine with a holistic wellness approach and specialized services in bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss, food allergies, nutritional analysis and antiaging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 9.
JUL CONSTANTINE EMERALD WATERS
Mauricia Stanton, PhD, ARNP, BC 850-279-6815 1005 College Blvd W, Ste B, Niceville
Psychic Connections by Juls 850-533-9448 JulConstantine@gmail.com PsychicConnectionsByJuls.com Intuitive, medium, author and teacher. More information on Jul’s website. Discover your intuitive abilities by signing up for a Psychic Development Workshop. Readings are in person or by phone.
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 38.
GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-640-1530 756 Harrison Ave, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticPrimaryCare.com
At GCHPC, your health comes first. A philosophy that joins holistic and conventional medical care where we treat the whole human…. mind, body and spirit. Prescreening for Medical Marijuana. See ad, page 23.
LIGHT THERAPY LIGHT FOR LIFE
Buddy Bowman Quantum Light Energy Coach 28 Racetrack Rd NW Inside Grace-Bowman Orthodontics 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 GraceBowman Orthodontics. Painless, convenient, noninvasive, drugfree. See ad, page 12.
INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Ln, # 213, Destin
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 21.
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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 28.
BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
April Lee, DC 4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com
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 22.
MEDITATION THE ZEN CENTER • WAIEST QIGONG of Panama City 3901 W Hwy 390 • 850-248-8997 TheZenCenter.net • Waiest.com
A unique location offering meditation, qigong and other relaxation and stress relief disciplines, Aromatherapy and Yoga supplies, loose leaf exotic teas, herbs and Holistic products & gifts. See ad, page 36.
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.
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 34.
PET TRAINING
34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Unit #132 Destin • 850-650-8500 99 Eglin Pkwy, #5B, Uptown Station FWB • 850-301-2000 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 35.
234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com
Spend few days of decompression, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable short-term rental accommodations on our website. Complementary sauna, wet steam room, salt-water pool. Discounted spa services & daily yoga classes are available to our retreat guests. See ad, page 3.
SCHOOLS BEACHSIDE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND BEAUTY 362 Beal Pkwy #201, FWB 850-226-7874 BeachsideMassageSchool.com
Explore the possibilities of a new career massage therapy, skin care or nail specialty. Now enrolling new students. See ad, page 15.
SOURCE INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPY & BODYWORK
30A SWIM DOG
Melanie Barrett 850-218-0476 • 30ASwimDog.com Santa Rosa Beach
30 Beal Pkwy, FWB 850-598-3633 • Source-Institute.com
From loosening joints to relaxing muscles and improving cardiac fitness, dogs of all breeds and sizes are diving into Barrett’s 12-by-28foot non-chlorinated pool to take advantage of the only certified aqua program on the Emerald Coast. See ad, page 40.
MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN
RETREATS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA
Massage therapy classes day or evening, full or part-time 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 22.
SPA TREATMENTS
PROLOTHERAPY INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Ln, # 213, Destin
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 21.
EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850.797.4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com
The ultimate destination for health and beauty in Northwest Florida, provides a wide range of spa services and holistic treatments to revitalize your body, mind and spirit. Massages, Facials, Advanced Anti-Aging Skin Care, Hair Styling & Makeup, Naturopathy and Acupuncture are offered in synergy to make your inner & outer beauty shine through. See ad, page 3.
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Ocean Elements Day Spa, Lic# MM19166 850-598-7945 90 Spires Ln, #8-A, Santa Rosa Beach
True Holistic Spa HERBella Apothecary & Wellness
at Ocean Elements Day spa
Holistic & Organic, Massage, Facials, Peels, Natural Nails, Gentle Waxing, Body Treatments. Reiki, Crystal and Aromatherapy Sessions.Ear Candling. Mlis Detoxification and Wellness. Call for appointment.
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 34.
WIND CREEK ATMORE
Your Spa Destination 855-393-7227 303 Poarch Rd, Atmore, AL awarren@windcreekhospitality.com windcreekatmore.com
Experience our lavish fullservice spa offering you an abundance of amenities to awaken, de-stress and beautify you inside and out. See ad, back cover.
SPIRITUAL CENTERS 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
1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City 850-769-7481 PanamaCityUnity@knology.net Committed to helping people find the way to their own understanding and experience of God and offering positive, practical resources for an abundant and meaningful life.
VETERINARIAN CHRIS LEWIS DVM, CVA
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 2101 N Palafox St • 850-433-2812 LewisDVM09@gmail.com Specialized in acupuncture for animals to treat issues involving pain management, Arthritis, Anxiety, Hip Dysplasia, skin and other conditions not responding to conventional Veterinarian medicine as well as providing traditional Veterinarian medical support. See ad, page 40.
WATER
YOGA STUDIOS
EMERALD COAST CULLIGAN
Serving Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City 888-320-5531 • EmeraldCoastCulligan.com
DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES Downtown FWB 850-244-0184 • (MM16502) DragonFlyYoga.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 27.
Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga. Certified instructors. Owner/ Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 15.
WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT 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 antiaging procedures. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 9.
INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Ln, # 213, Destin
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 21.
EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com
Our Yoga Dome offers a variety of yoga styles combined with the healing effects of Chromatherapy. Immerse yourself in the healing light while practicing Hatha, Vinyasa, Bhakti, Yin & yoga for beginners with our inspiring certified yoga instructors. Our Yo g a D o m e i s h o m e t o educational workshops & community acupuncture events. See ad, page 3.
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.
WELLNESS CENTER LIGHT ENERGY DANCING 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, # 27, (behind IHOP) FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com
YOGAJUNKIE STUDIO
Yoga - Meditation - Energy Therapy - Pranic Healing - Young Living Essential Oils. Reduce stress, release resentment and clarify your goals. Let us be your cheerleaders and guides as you move towards a happier, healthier you. See ad, page 37.
850-279-6980 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville YogaJunkieStudio.com Yoga, HOT yoga, Warm yoga and Prenatal yoga- Gentle, beginners, Pilates, Hatha and Flow. Kristy Souto and Teri Harnett owners previously at Barefoot Yoga. See ad, page 32.
WELLNESS COACH INNER CHI WELLNESS
Shanda Beste 239-560-6667 InnerChiWellness.com Serving the Emerald Coast 30A Area Embracing the body’s ancient healing wisdom with the aid of h e r b s , h o m e o p a t h y, d i e t , acupressure, and energy healing. Start Feeling Better Today See ad, page 11.
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STAY A NIGHT AND INDULGE IN A FREE GOURMET CULINARY EXPERIENCE FOR TWO. We are your destination for live entertainment, upscale dining, lavish spa services, hands-on culinary experiences, family fun, AAA Four-Diamond lodging, and a 45,000-plus square foot electronic gaming casino. Experience an upgraded one-night stay with your choice of a six-course gourmet meal or a hands-on cooking class for $159. All for TWO! Call 1-855-393-7227 and mention code NACESC1014.
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