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ach year, Natural Awakenings magazine focuses on spirituality and awareness in December, so as usual, we are looking forward to the accumulation of interesting developments and concepts surrounding the growth of our spirituality as individuals taking another step towards selfimprovement. It seems that many of my closest friends and colleagues are sharing books, workshops and lectures from which they are discovering fascinating and helpful new pathways toward enlightenment.

This month’s feature article, “Sacred Activism, Love in Daralyn and Scott Action Can Change theWorld,” by Judith Fetig reveals the Chase more daunting task of combining our own spiritual growth and passions with activism. Actually, taking action toward what we believe in and wish to see in our world seems monumental. We have always enjoyed conversations among friends in which we solve the world’s problems, but actually doing so is just plain scary. Our story “Sacred Activism” validates these concerns and offers three fabulous prospective that could truly change the world.

After absorbing this concept, we felt in was never a better time then now to join Walton County and their efforts towards implementing the recently activated PACE program. Learn more in our Community Spotlight, “PACE Pays to Go Green.”

We urge you, as part of our healthy living community and for the betterment of our Northwest Florida area…and our planet, to join us in spreading this good news that will stimulate our economy, offer concrete savings in dollars and environmental and get our local area doing its part towards a better future.

I was recently visiting family in Hawaii and was thrilled and amazed to see the number of homes converted to solar power. I know the people along our Emerald Coast are just as passionate about our environment as the Hawaiians, and I believe we to can make it happen, on a spiritual and activism level.

As we bring this year to an end, I would like to extend a warm thank-you to our readers for making Natural Awakenings one of the most popular and soughtafter magazines in Northwest Florida. We are honored to bring you this publication each month to share our passion and to provide the wealth of information and news toward natural living, wellness and sustainability.

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r. Michael Ryce will present a week of services and three free workshops at Unity of Panama City, starting December 14 and ending with a Christmas Candlelight service on December 24.

Ryce will speak at 11 a.m., December 14, on Coin of the Realm, which will be followed by food and fellowship. A workshop, Why Is This Happening To Me…Again? will be conducted from 1:30 to 5p.m. the same day, offering workable tools for selfhealing and putting an end to recurring life patterns.

Another workshop, Communication—Did You Hear What I Think I Said?” will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., December 15, where participants will experience the healing effect of true communication.

The last workshop, Purpose, Personal Power Michael Ryce and Commitment, is offered from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., December 16, with advice on how to align thought and spiritual awareness for empowerment.

Living, Not Saying, The Lord’s Prayer, is Ryce’s message at the 11 a.m. Sunday service on December 21. Food and fellowship will follow the service.

Location: 1764 Lisenby Ave., Panama City. To register, call 850-769-7481.

Winter Solstice Celebration with Michael DeMaria

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This year's event includes fun, free-form movements as a warm-up for DeMaria to take participants through a deep healing meditation and visualization, accompanied by his music—just what is needed to stay centered and peaceful during the holidays.

At the end of the evening, DeMaria’s entire media library of music and books ($240 value) will be raffled off and he will sign them. BYO yoga mat, pillow and cover to relax.

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230 Avian Species on the National Watch List Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range.

Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.”

Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.”

But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive.

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Cultural Roots

Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S. The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study.

There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

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World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates.

Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers.

The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all.

Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

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Planet Power

Scientists May Harvest Energy from Earth’s Infrared Emissions

Bamboo Bamboozle ‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic Chemicals

Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing.

As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals.

While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.”

This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

Physicists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are developing a device described in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that would harvest energy from Earth’s infrared emissions into outer space. The power is modest, but tangible. Steven J. Byrnes, a postdoctoral fellow at SEAS, points out, “The device could be coupled with a solar cell, for example, to obtain extra power at night without extra installation costs.”

Heated by the sun, our planet is very warm compared to the frigid depths of space. Thanks to recent technological advances such as plasmonics and nanofabrication, and new materials like graphene, the researchers say this heat imbalance could soon be transformed into direct current (DC) power, taking advantage of an untapped, virtually limitless energy source.

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Green Envy

Don’t Be So Quick to Bash the Rich A survey at social research site Queendom.com reveals that stereotypes of the richest class of society as being uniformly selfish individuals are not entirely accurate. It seems that having money does not necessarily mean that a person has an overactive ego. Actor Will Smith, with an estimated net worth of $200 million, observes, “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.”

Queendom data shows a difference of only a few percentage points between respondents of varying income levels in matters of altruism such as doing and returning favors, putting themselves in others’ shoes, sympathy and empathy. The area where those in a higher socioeconomic status rank at the top is in charitable contributions.

Ilona Jerabek, president of parent company PsychTests AIM, says, “Our personality impacts every aspect of our life—the choices we make, the people we surround ourselves with, the career we pursue, the way we respond to life experiences, the way we manage our finances and whether or not we share our good fortune.”

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PACE PAYS TO GO GREEN

Funding Program Makes Smart Home Improvements Doable

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hrough the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, Walton County is leading the Panhandle in securing convenient, affordable financing opportunities for residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial property owners to fund improvements that reduce energy consumption, create renewable energy on-site or strengthen the property against windborne damage.

Unlike a traditional loan, the financing obtained through PACE is based on the building’s fair market value, rather than personal credit ratings; property owners can borrow up to the limit of the equity in their property and obtain long-term financing for up to 100 percent of all costs associated with the qualifying improvement(s).

The loan is repaid on the borrower’s property tax bill through a special, non-ad valorem assessment over a period of up to 25 years. The annual assessment may be escrowed by the mortgage lender or paid in a lump sum with the property tax bill. As soon as the improvements are made, the property owner begins saving money through reduced energy costs and lower property insurance premiums, which means the enhancements help pay for themselves. The administrative fees and interest for the loan are incorporated into the cost of the improvements and are often cheaper than comparable financing available through contractors, with interest rates 20

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In the long term, property owners benefit by continuing to save long after the improvements have been paid off. If the owner sells the improved property, the repayment obligation either transfers to the new owner or can be paid off as a condition of the sale.

“To find out how much you qualify for, you can apply online at EvestFlorida.com for a $25 application fee,” says Veronica Cross, a senior outreach consultant for PACE. “Before funding the project, the agency needs a detailed bid from one of the approved contractors so that we can determine if the improvement meets all the qualifications. Applicants can choose to finance any percent of the project up to the approved funding amount and view an amortization schedule before choosing the terms.

They are still eligible to use additional funding sources and to receive any other incentives, such as tax credits, that are available to them.” EvestFlorida.com provides links to tax incentives, and Cross advises that the approved vendors typically know the current status of available incentives.

“Everyone involved in PACE is also lobbying for other incentives. And with the savings on energy bills and homeowner’s insurance, the return on investment starts immediately.”

History of PACE The Florida PACE funding agency was created in June 2011 by general law to facilitate the funding, financing, marketing and management of a statewide uniform and scalable program that is easy for counties and cities to utilize while protecting themselves from liabilities and staffing expenses.

The legislation allows individual residential and commercial property owners to voluntarily seek financing for certain energy or wind-resistance improvements. Because the program is completely voluntary and uses no government funds or tax revenues, a private funding agency was created to develop and implement it.

PACE is available nationwide. Walton County is one of the first in Florida to subscribe to the program, administrated by the funding agency eVEST Florida, which is working with government leaders in other counties and municipalities to make the program more widely available. So far, other counties in Florida that have subscribed are Gulf, Gadsden, Jefferson, Nassau, Clay, Flagler and Marion, as well as the cities of Tamarac and Kissimmee.

Qualifications for Improvements There are three categories of qualifying improvements: installations that increase energy efficiency, generate renewable energy or mitigate wind damage. When meeting with a PACE contractor or consultant, the owner may choose one or more of the improvements and will be provided details about what will enable the greatest benefit to the building.

Improvements that conserve or increase efficient use of electricity, natural gas, propane or other forms of energy comprise but are not limited to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; lighting retrofits and controls; energy recovery systems; high-efficiency pumps

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and motors; generators; sealing and insulation; and daylight harvesting.

Upgrades or additions that produce energy through renewable resources include but are not limited to solar/ photovoltaic, thermal, geothermal and windpowered systems.

Wind mitigation improvements comprise strengthening the roof deck attachment, creating a secondary water barrier to prevent water intrusion, installing storm shutters, reinforcing roof-to-wall connections and more.

In Walton County, property owners can choose from more than 25 approved vendors at EvestFlorida.com. The contractor will evaluate the desired improvement to make sure that it will increase efficiency or conservation. The qualified improvements should lower utility expenses or reduce insurance premiums and increase the comfort and value of the home or business.

Panhandle Leaders in Energy Efficiency The Panhandle can be proud of its local companies that are leading the way in increasing energy efficiency. Here are a few of the contractors that offer improvements that can be financed through PACE.

Insulation Erin LaGrosse, who co-founded Gulf Coast Insulation (GCI), in 2009, describes why spray foam insulation is an approved PACE program improvement. “Spray foam is the most energyefficient insulation material available because it stops all heat transfer and waste that can be lost throughout the home in many different ways,” she explains. “Many homes have cellulose or fiberglass insulation. Spray foam is newer and slightly more expensive but offers greater energy savings than other materials because it completely adheres to the building’s structure and therefore provides a complete air seal.”

Made from pest-resistant, recycled materials, spray foam is eco-friendly and lasts for the life of home; it never shrinks, sags, deteriorates or loses R value, a measure of the insulation’s efficiency. In Florida, spray foam is approved as a method of improving wind uplift protection from hurricanes.

PACE will accept other insulation options, but if the property owner already has other insulation, spray foam is the upgrade option, so that the property owner starts saving immediately.

Using the energy savings calculator available at GulfCoastInsulation. com can help people determine the amount of savings they’ll earn.

Gulf Coast Insulation stays on top of the latest local rebate offers and federal tax credit opportunities, including the Gulf Power Rebate Program and Chelco’s Co-Op Connections. Active duty or retired members of the military also receive a discount directly from GCI. LaGrosse advises that IRS. gov is the best place to look for information about the most current federal tax incentives available.

Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems Doug Wagner, co-owner of Emerald Air, has recently completed the process to become a PACE-approved vendor.

Emerald Air provides two main qualifying improvements, geothermal HVAC systems and Everclean Green technology.

“Geothermal HVAC systems provide the highest level of operating efficiency in the industry and save homeowners money by conserving energy, because they use the Earth’s constant temperature to absorb and dissipate heat,” explains Wagner. In addition, because geothermal systems use polyethylene pipes buried beneath the ground instead of copper condensers, the risk of theft for copper is eliminated, saving insurance companies thousands of dollars. Geothermal HVAC systems qualify for a 30 percent federal tax rebate, as well as local utility company rebates.

Wagner is enthusiastic about Everclean Green, an innovative, relatively new technological advance in the HVAC world that can be installed on any existing or new HVAC system to increase its efficiency by up to 35 percent. The process uses invisible energy fields called broadband electromagnetic energy. By replacing the filter with Everclean Green technology, organic debris (germs, household dust and toxins) in the HVAC system are exposed to electromagnetic wavelengths and hydroxide and then converted into a benign gas and moisture. “This technology results in improved air flow and natural awakenings

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system efficiency, so that the HVAC system performs better and produces the purest quality of indoor air,” remarks Wagner.

LED Lighting Gulf Coast LED Lighting, LLC, in Gulf Breeze, has been a PACE-approved contractor for about one year. According to co-owner Don Richards, one of the most recommended improvements is retrofitting two- and four-tube fluorescent fixtures to LED, which can yield a 50 to 75 percent energy savings. Once a property is converted to LED lighting, the return on investment can be between 35 and 80 percent in less than three years. “In commercial buildings, depending on the size of the installations, we have seen energy savings of up to $1,500 per month,” remarks Richards.

LED lamps can be installed into existing fluorescent housings and do not require replacing the ballasts. Because LED tubes operate at an ambient temperature of between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, they do not waste energy through heat loss, nor do they add to the room’s summer cooling load.

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and the company has been on board as an approved vendor since the program’s inception.

Regarding the types of PACE improvements that Compass Solar recommends, Marketing Director Amy Vogt points out, “All energy efficiency updates are important, and then solar can take care of the rest. There are all sorts of solar products available, from solar photovoltaic, which is the creation of electricity, to solar lighting, fans and vents, thermal water heating and even solar parking lot lights.”

Vogt notes a 12 percent or better return on investment (ROI) that pays for itself in about six years. “We target system sizes that will offset 50 to 90 percent of the property owner’s electric bill,” she explains, adding that the ROI and energy savings depend greatly upon the size of the system installed.

“Solar is a good investment on many levels; it allows the property owner to become more energy independent, protecting them from future utility rate hikes and saving them money.

At the same time, it increases the value of the property and is good for the planet,” Vogt affirms.

In addition to the energy savings, CompassSolar.com provides links to the available a number of rebate and tax credit offers available for solar installations. With a 30 percent federal tax credit to businesses and residences for solar water heaters and solar photovoltaic, as well as rebates for solar water heating through Gulf Power, it seems that those that switch to solar have quite a few ways to pay themselves.

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Bawa’s interest in holistic medicine and bioidentical hormones stems from patient requests. “I had patients come and ask me to help them with bioidentical hormones, and that is when I started to research their use,” he relates. “When I started prescribing them, patients came back with rave reviews and even started to lose weight and have more energy.”

As this and other areas of anti-aging medicine have become a more prominent part of Dr. Bawa and Associates, the physician’s areas of special interest have come to include hormone and genetic testing, weight loss and esthetic services, including the use of state-ofthe-art lasers. He strives to provide the

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latest and best treatments for his patients through well-researched, cuttingedge treatments, supplements and natural remedies that can enhance their quality of life.

Patients begin with a full screening that includes very detailed bloodwork and may also include hormone testing and some of the latest genetic testing available, which can help individuals to identify increased risk factors related to some health problems, determine the root cause of health issues and provide guidance regarding what types of treatments to choose.

In line with the practices of the Mayo Clinic, the Scripps Institute and Duke University, Bawa was one of the first in the Northwest Florida area to use genetic testing as a routine part of a complete physical. Saliva testing is also performed at an additional charge.

Bawa accepts health insurance and tries to ensure that the patient is not billed too much for the tests.

Bawa pays attention to his patients’ weight and level of physical activity, knowing the monumental influence extra body fat and lack of physical activity can have on health. He notes, “Simply using bioidentical hormones can boost a person’s metabolism and make it easier to lose weight; plus, we monitor each individual and their progress as we consider a variety of treatments to improve weight loss and increase energy levels. No two individuals are alike, and

that’s why we specialize in addressing each patient’s individual needs.”

Another concern for many people is the appearance of aging. Bawa understands the psychological and emotional importance of looking one’s best. He performs state-of-the-art laser procedures, including Cutera Pearl and Pearl Fractional.

The Pearl Laser, made by Cutera, Inc., is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for cosmetic skin resurfacing and fine wrinkle treatment.

Bawa notes, “It is similar to a chemical peel in that it helps to get some of the dead skin off the surface; however, there are no nasty chemicals that could cause an allergic reaction. With Pearl treatment, patients experience about three days of downtime, with some peeling skin.”

The Pearl works by delivering pulses of light gently to the epidermis.

The laser simultaneously sends heat to the deeper layers of skin to stimulate longer-term collagen growth. A natural protective layer forms on the skin, alleviating the need for wound care. The treated skin will look and feel slightly sunburned. On day three or four, the protective layer will peel away, reveal-

Before (top left) and after (bottom left) later stages (top right, bottom right) ing new, healthy, vibrant skin with a “pearl-like” glow.

The Pearl Fractional Laser is the most advanced fractional laser technology available; it improves photo-damage/ photo-aging, tone and texture in just one treatment, resulting in a noticeably smoother, brighter complexion. With this intense but safe laser, only a small percentage of the skin is affected. Pulses place tiny holes deep in the skin, and the columns of damaged tissue are selectively removed, leaving surrounding skin intact. This shortens healing time and stimulates the body’s natural process for creating new collagen, plumping the skin from below and reversing the signs of photo-aging and other imperfections.

The best candidates for Pearl Fractional treatment are patients with light-to-medium skin tones and skin imperfections due to aging and sun damage. Within a week of recovery, dramatic results may be observed, but over the long term, patients will see continued structural changes in their skin, including increased volume and firmness. Maximum results are visible in one to three months.

“Laser treatments can also be combined with other services such as fillers, which are comprised of hyaluronic acid, a compound that naturally occurs in skin, to help fill in lines and creases and reverse the visible appearance of aging,” advises Bawa.

These are just a few of the esthetic services offered by Dr. Bawa and Associates. Above all, Bawa strives to make excellent medical care available to everyone at reasonable prices.

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Sacred Activism Love in Action Can Change the World

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Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises.

Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”

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“Sacred activism is the fusion of the mystic’s passion for God with the activist’s passion for justice, creating the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve and nurture every living thing.” ~ Andrew Harvey

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he butterfly, a universal symbol of transformation, reminds us that becoming our best selves is an ongoing process. Yet these delicate, fluttering creatures are suffering a decline, especially the vivid orange and black monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed flowers for sustenance during their migration to and from Mexico and Canada.

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they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.”

These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all.

It’s a process that Andrew Harvey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa

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The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them.

“Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski.

Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves.

Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world.

Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start

with a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.”

Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com.

Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.”

Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice.

Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism.

“For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking

care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?”

Sometimes listening and under standing can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994.

“Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org).

Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need

smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philosopher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first.

“Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.”

Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate microgrants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene. Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo. This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community.

Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS.

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hen I was a Music and sound Brain research shows that when we experiyoungster, I clearly remember are the language ence pure sound without reading a book, The Boy and architecture language, the right side of the brain lights up like a Who Sang to the World, of the cosmos. Christmas tree. I’d worked although I later learned it in brain research for about doesn’t exist. I read it in 13 years when, while meditating, I some other realm of consciousness and received new information about brain that’s what I became. geometry that I recognized as the ge I sang to the world, sun, moon, ometry of consciousness in its relationstars and all life. I sang in church and ship to sound and emotion. choirs and later took up guitar and

I understood that if I taught this to piano. One day, a visitor to our house said, “You’re going to heal many people others, I would observe rapid change and improvement in brain function in this world with that voice.” and creativity, which took place when

When I attended the University of North Carolina, I discovered that neuro- I conducted beta testing at three sites. physiology could be used as a language One day, I was in California doing a workshop when these sounds just came to explain mystical experiences. The through me. That’s what spawned my whole time I was engaged in scientific current sound work. training, I was also going deeper into

I become like a tuning fork to the the mysticism of the East, the yoga information that is coming to me. In of India, Taoism of China, Egyptian shamanism, this is called being the alchemy and Tibetan Buddhism. I was hollow reed. I step out of the way. In practicing every meditation from every terms of brain frequencies, I go into tradition, sometimes for five hours a an alpha state, in which I can attend day. Without realizing it, I was changto what I need to do vocally, but for ing my neurophysiology.

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When I work shamanically with drums, animal Something happens If consciousness spirits come through my with people that attend is higher, life on these events. It’s about the voice, as do beings from other traditions. I feel like Earth will change. transformation and beauty a doorway, or a chauffeur of being able to step into looking in the back seat to see who I’m the unknown to commune with a driving. I live in two diametrically opknowledge and intelligence that’ll sing posed worlds. I’m logical in how I look through my voice. Together, we’ll see at things and am fascinated by brain what will come forward. neurology. Then there’s this other side

A major message I’ve received is that’s off the charts. that if we are to survive, we must raise

I never know when the whales the feminine out of the ashes created are going to appear. As I operate in by millennia of cultural traditions an altered state, I can see humpbacks and have the male and female meet psychically approaching until one of together, not one above the other, but them enters my energy field. Subjecin equality, and with that union, create tively, I become as large as a whale, a new world. at the same time I’m aware of my

The boy who sang to the world physical body. I have dual realities, has grown up to sing a space that aland then the whale sounds emanate lows people to create their hopes and through me. dreams into existence.

In a visionary experience on my 40th birthday, the question arose, “Will Psychologist and musician Tom Kenyon you sing the song of the new Earth?” I is trained in Ericksonian medical hypnosis believe that we’re not going to survive and whole brain learning. His 25 years much longer as a species if we don’t of practicing psychotherapy led to the change how we are living, and that’s formation of Acoustic Brain Research to what my work is about. Many people scientifically study neuropsychology and are having spiritual emergences, yet we psychoacoustics. He teaches Tibetan don’t, as a culture, have a place to harBuddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Egyptian ness its potential. What I do with groups high alchemy and esoteric Christianity. is a type of sound healing, working He has authored Brain States, many collectively with the energy of a large CDs and the new documentary about gathering. Each person responds in ways his journey, Song of the New Earth unique to them, breathing into some in(SongOfTheNewEarth.com).

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hen clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of chemicals usually wafting around hair salons. That’s because the owners have decided to use only natural and organic products.

While many people may assume that all salon hair and body treatments are regulated and safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no authority to require companies to test cosmetic products for safety, due to loopholes in the Toxic Substances Control Act. So, people are being exposed to dangerous toxins through salon products like nail polish, hair color processors and hair straighteners.

Be aware that while labels of overthe-counter body care products are required by law to list ingredients, with the exception of the chemical soup often hidden under the term “fragrance”, the loophole for salon products is large.

Jamie Silberberger, with the Women’s Voices for the Earth’s National Healthy Nail & Beauty Salon Alliance, reports, “Products sold for professional use in spas and salons are not required to be labeled with ingredients.”

Fortunately, healthy alternatives are available, either by patronizing a green salon or using natural beauty treatments at home.

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Hair Straighteners One salon treatment—Brazilian Blowout hair straightening—can continue to expose customers and salon workers to toxic fumes even months after application. It’s among the conventional straightening products that contain formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen.

“Exposure to formaldehyde doesn’t end with the treatment—the fumes are reactivated every time heat is applied to the hair,” says Jennifer Arce, a San Diego, California, salon worker who became sick after applying a single Brazilian Blowout treatment. “So, when a client who’s had a Brazilian Blowout done elsewhere comes into the salon to get a haircut or color and has her hair blow-dried, flat-ironed, curled or processed under the hood dryer, the fumes that come out of her hair make me and several of my coworkers sick all over again.”

Solution: Avoid chemical hairstraightening treatments. Sign on to the Women’s Voice for the Earth letter campaign petitioning the FDA to remove Brazilian Blowout from U.S. shelves by visiting Tinyurl.com/ BanBrazilianBlowout.

Hair Dyes and Extensions About two-thirds of conventional hair dyes in the U.S. contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical banned

for use in such products in Germany, France and Sweden. Exposure to PPD can cause allergic reactions ranging from skin irritation to death by anaphylactic shock, which happened to a teenager in 2010.

When Spain’s University of Santiago de Compostela researchers conducted a metastudy examining the risk of cancer among hairdressers and related workers, all reported that employees had a higher risk of cancer than the general population.

Hair extensions also warrant attention. Many adhesives used on extensions may contain 1,4 dioxane, listed as a probable carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and styrene, a neurotoxin and suspected endocrine disruptor.

Solution: Look for a clean, green salon that uses natural hair color treatments free from synthetic chemicals, ammonia or PPD. Individuals can also order nontoxic organic color kits direct from EcoColors.net.

Nail Polish When getting a manicure or pedicure, beware of the toxic trio of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene.

Used to help nail products hold color, they’re linked to reproductive and development problems, plus dizziness and eye and lung irritation, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Facing pressure from consumer groups and salon workers, some polish companies are now producing so-called “nontoxic” nail polish, although their labels aren’t verifiable. California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently tested 25 nail polishes sold to salons, 12 of which claimed to be toluene-free, including seven said to be free of the toxic trio.

The researchers found toluene in 10 of those, and one or more of the three ingredients in five out of the seven.

Solution: Customers should bring their own safe nail polish and only patronize well-ventilated salons.

sure all of a salon’s products are nontoxic or as low in toxicity as possible.

For example, a large network of independently owned “concept salons” across America are connected with the Aveda Corporation (Aveda.com), a national leader in developing hair and body products that are free from the most dangerous ingredients. More than 90 percent of Aveda’s essential oils and 89 percent of its raw herbal ingredients are certified organic.

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If a green salon hasn’t yet arrived locally, bring nontoxic products for appointments and ask the stylist to use them. Visit the Skin Deep Database at ewg.org/skindeep to find the least-toxic products for at-home use.

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here was a time Staying in close room in the bed if you when Eliska, a don’t wake up.” contact makes it three-pound Prague ratter, would curl up and easier to pick up Make a Good Choice sleep next to owner Krista fleas, ticks or skin “Having your pet sleep in DeAngelis, and most of the time, she and the mites a pet may the bed with you is a perdog enjoyed a peaceful sonal choice,” says hocarry, and can night’s slumber. listic Veterinarian Patrick

Then DeAngelis worsen allergies. Mahaney, of California married, and her husPet Acupuncture & Wellband banned the dog ness, in West Hollywood. ~ Roger Valentine, from the bed for fear of holistic veterinarian By discouraging this unintentionally squashbehavior, “Your pet will ing Eliska in his sleep. After enduring a be less likely to confuse your bed with few sleepless nights of canine whining theirs, and therefore prevent potential and barking, the Salt Lake City couple territory-related problems.” By failing successfully curbed their pet’s protests to discourage it, “You not only face the by simply spraying Eliska with a misting possibility of behavioral problems, you bottle every time she acted up. After could also face adverse effects to your two nights of this routine, the pocketown sleep and health,” he notes. sized pooch was fully trained to sleep

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Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night.

Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored.

Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion.

Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs.

“The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.

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To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips:

A pet’s companionship can reduce levels of stress hormones while enabling people to deal with their emotions and stressful situations. ~ American Heart Association journal, Hypertension n Establish a separate area or bed for the pet to sleep. A cat or dog bed can be as simple as a clean, soft blanket placed nearby. n Use positive reinforcement techniques. Offer a tiny training treat, “gooddog” clicker noise or praise when the animal is comfortably resting in its own bed, to reinforce this desirable behavior. n Immediately address any territorial aggression when co-sleeping with a pet, such as growling or nipping. First, authoritatively say, “No!” Then put the pet on the floor or into its own bed and give the command to sit and stay.

n If problematic behavior persists, seek consultation with a veterinary behavior specialist.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

If a family member decides to share a bed with a pet, Mahaney offers the following recommendations: n Let it sleep on top of the covers, instead of under them. n Be aware of the need to remove environmental debris, including fecal material, on its coat before bedtime. n Give the dog an opportunity to void itself within a reasonable timeframe before going to sleep. A typical healthy dog should not have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate or defecate. n Allow a cat the opportunity to exit the bedroom throughout the night to play, eat, drink and use the litter box. Cats are nocturnal animals and are more likely to be active during lights out.

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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast.

Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

Pause

Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?”

May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and

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Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

Savor

Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar.

Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation.

“Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return.

Connect

“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.

Sync

According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May.

Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits.

“The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions.

Play

Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

Give

Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century, “December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,”

says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.”

Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

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Tangerine Balsamic Dressing ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp local raw honey, optional Juice of a tangerine or orange 2 Tbsp fresh thyme 1 tsp chopped garlic ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¾ cup olive oil Use a Vitamix or another blender and place all ingredients in. Turn on low speed and slowly bring up to a 4 or 5; don’t overmix. (or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine). Taste and adjust the seasonings.

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4 Tbsp coconut oil 3 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only), cleaned well (about 2 large leeks) ½ bunch kale, trimmed and chiffonade 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped 1 cup chopped celery with leaves 1 Tbsp poultry seasoning 1 cup dried goji and golden berries, rehydrated in hot water for 15 min- utes and drained 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 6 cups homemade gluten-free or whole grain croutons ½ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 to 3 cups vegetable stock (no-chicken broth preferred for flavor) 1 Tbsp salt 2 tsp ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the coconut oil a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, then add in kale, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to the skillet and sauté until the leeks are soft, a few more minutes.

Mix in the drained berries, sage and rosemary. Add this mixture to the croutons and parsley. Next add the stock a little at a time until the stuffing is moist. Be sure not to overdo it; it shouldn't be mushy.

Season with salt and pepper. Place in a casserole dish. The stuffing can be made to this point two days before ready to serve and refrigerated.

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otivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein knows the gravitational pull of addiction firsthand. Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life.

The entrepreneurial young woman found her groove as a spiritual teacher, introducing millions to new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her nononsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy thought patterns and take a shortcut to transformational change.

Why do you reframe a miracle as simply a shift in perception?

Shifting your perception and choosing again is a core principle from A Course in Miracles, a metaphysical text that I study and teach from. When you choose

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to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen.

Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol like you did, while others take such unhealthy behaviors to the grave; what makes the difference?

Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-tomoment experiences.

How does meditation help create radical change?

I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.

What do you struggle with the most and what personal miracle are you still trying to realize?

I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture.

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Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us. In Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs personality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain.

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Disciplined and driven. This is an image to which many of us may aspire, even though not everyone fits the mold.

These exercisers are self-motivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go hand-in-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/ or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement. Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature.

Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts.

Relishes routine. While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to be more relaxed about regimens.

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ing workouts. Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming.

Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details. Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and renew the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense.

Plays well with others. For many people, exercise is best enjoyed with others, combining the social and fitness benefits of both. Connections and camaraderie get them off the couch, revved up and ready to go. Whether it’s a committed group of friends chatting during water aerobics or a highpowered cardio class that compares notes, motivation comes primarily from the presence—and accountability factor—of others. A lunch-hour class at

a nearby studio or gym may be a fun break in the workday. On weekends, consider golf, tennis, dance or a local recreation team.

Compulsive competitor. While the communal aspect is appealing, the greater gratification for this type comes through the thrill and challenge of competition. Trying to win is the great motivator, unlike driven and disciplined types that are happy to push through to their personal best. Team sports are a natural outlet, including soccer, rugby, lacrosse, basketball or swimming, plus disc golf, tennis or racquetball matches and running events.

Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm. It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice.

Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain biking have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s high-energy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating.

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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.

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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.

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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. Yoga JunkieStudio.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

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.

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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. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.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.

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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. 850-797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/.

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Aquachi Detox Footbath – 10am-02pm. A therapy with a bio-electric charge resonating throughout the water. The negative ions created are similar to those in hot springs, known to be beneficial to the body. Energized water rebalances the body’s energy. $30/30 min. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St. Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach. 850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@ yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

Beginners Yoga – 6-7pm. Six week series designed to help the beginner who feels awkward and tight to gain an understanding of yoga and guide practitioners safely through a basic yoga practice. $70/6 weeks. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850687-8603. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Idessic Consciousness Workshop – 6:30-8:00pm.

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Gentle Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Beginner-based therapeutic movement combined with breath awareness.

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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/.

Hot Yoga – 5:30pm. A well-rounded flowing practice to invigorate the body and calm the mind.

Dynamic routines in a hot room encourage focus on process rather than result. All levels welcome.

The Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Parkway, Niceville. 850-279-6980. YogaJunkieStudio.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. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com.

Hatha Yoga + Cromatherapy – 6-7pm. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit.

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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. EastOfEden RetreatAnd Spa.com.

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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.

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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/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.

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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.

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Aqua Fusion or Gentle Yoga – 4-5pm. (Depends on weather.) A holistic approach incorporating poses, philosophy and chromatherapy. When used in combination with poses chromatherapy assists in releasing blockages that may be limiting your prana. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com.

Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Introduce the principles and traditions of yoga to your children so they can lead the world into a more peaceful tomorrow. Recommended for ages 5-12. Six week sessions. $14/ drop in, $75/6 classes, $48/siblings. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@Sun shineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

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.

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 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.

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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. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com.

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.

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. 850797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

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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.

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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 EVER’MAN NATURAL FOODS 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • Everman.org

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.

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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Rosemary Beach Town Center Sunday, Year Round 9am-1pm Thursday, 9am-1pm. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Rain or Shine!

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.

GRAND BOULEVARD FARMERS’ MARKET 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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CLASSES/TRAINING DISCOVER AN AUTHENTIC, FULL SCALE PILATES STUDIO - training for more than 20 years. Anybody can do Pilates from rehabilitation to extreme fit. Pilates by the Sea. 850-5026630. EmeraldCoastPilates.com.

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.

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PRODUCTS JUICE, SMOOTHIES, SOUPS AND SALADS – Enjoy our juice and smoothie bar; organic salads to go and organic soups (cold months). 9am-3pm. Mon-Fri. Golden Almond Health 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.

RELIEVE PAIN AND CREATE HEALTH – with the effective treatment of Myofascial Release Approach to healthcare. Caring TouchTherapy.net. 850-231-9131. MA17333.

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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 24.

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 35.

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 15.

CHRIS GAINES, LMT

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-974-0928 Specializing in compassionate Deep Tissue Massage; combining deep relaxation and deep specific work to address physical, mental, and emotional trauma. MA56647.

See ad, page 13.

AIR CONDITIONING EMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

112 Beal Pkwy SW, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com 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 6.

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 13.

BEAUTY SALON VEDAT

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

Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, healthy hair.

No SLS, ammonia, parabens, plastics. See ad, page 31.

SILA BEAUTY AND HEALTH

FELICIA MCQUAID

Director, Holistic Practitioner (MA61060) The Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com Felicia is a transformation healer that offers a unique blend of reiki/ massage therapy sessions. Her insight and understanding in the language of energy will amaze you. See ad, page 11.

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

P.O Box 761, Pensacola 850-542-7102 SilaBeautyAndHealth.com SilaBeautyAndHealth@gmail.com

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 13.

Sila is an all natural dietary supplement for optimal hair growth that restores hair vitality and supports the natural production of collagens ability to increase hair thickness and strength. See ad, page 30.

DONALD MORGAN, LMT

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

BODYWORKERS CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified since 1994 Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net

In her 20+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333. See ad, page 29.

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

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LAURA TYREE

Holistic Practitioner (MA68035) THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com Laura’s hands share experience, knowledge, clarity and grace. She specializes in massage and LED light therapy. She also specializes in raindrop technique with Young Living oils. See ad, page 11.

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 24.

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 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

CLOTHING SHANGRI-LA VINTAGE BOUTIQUE 124 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, FWB 850-862-4LUV Shangrila-Vintage.com

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 28.

COLONIC SKINDEEP CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE

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

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.

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.

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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 12.

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 29.

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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.

DR. SUSAN WELCH, FAGD

106 Wright PkwySW. FWB 850-243-1534 WrightParkwayDentalCenter.com Healthy digestion, well aligned physical structure, proper breathing and a good nights sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We specialized in Sleep Disorders, TMJ, Headaches, Snoring, and Sleep Apnea. Plus No Mercury Fillings, Crowns, Teeth Whitening, Bridges, Veneers, Implant Restorations, Allgner Orthodontics, Cleanings, Digital X-Ray Imaging, Laser Periodontal Treatment.

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ENERGY CONSERVATION EMERALD AIR SERVICES, L.L.C. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 112 Beal Pkwy SE, FWB 850-244-2665 • EmeraldAirFWB.com

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 6.

GULF COAST INSULATION 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 22.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS 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 36.

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 5.

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 15.

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 36.

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.

INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE

GARDEN SUPPLIES

Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Ln, #213, Destin

NATURE’S FLUID

Organic & All Natural Fertilizer 903-571-1787 • NaturesFluid.com NaturesFluid@gmail.com

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 35.

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 9.

HEALING ARTS ALICE MCCALL, BS PSYCHOLOGY, MBA, HYPNOTIST Cellular Level Energy Healer, Spiritual Coach 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info WellnessWisdomHealing.com

HYPNOSIS 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. See ad, page 27.

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

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 25.

EMERALD WATERS

Mauricia Stanton, PhD, ARNP, BC 850-279-6815 1005 College Blvd W, Ste B, Niceville

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.

JUL CONSTANTINE

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 xx.

LIGHT THERAPY GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-640-1530 756 Harrison Ave, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticPrimaryCare.com

LIGHT FOR LIFE

Buddy Bowman Quantum Light Energy Coach 28 Racetrack Rd NW Inside Grace-Bowman Orthodontics 850-582-4929 • BuddyBowman.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 39.

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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 14.

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MEDITATION

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 13.

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

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

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 41.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified since 1994 Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 20+ years of massage therapy Janet has found the John F. Barnes’ Approach® to be the most effective and holistic treatment for the relief of pain and optimal health. MA17333. See ad, page 29.

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 17.

PET TRAINING 30A SWIM DOG

Melanie Barrett 850-218-0476 • 30ASwimDog.com Santa Rosa Beach 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 32.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN

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 18.

PROLOTHERAPY INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace 4507 Furling Ln, #213, Destin

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

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 35.

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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, back cover.

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 14.

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

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 34.

SOLAR POWER COMPASS SOLAR ENERGY Serving NW Florida 850-439-0035 CompasSolar.com

Since 1989 Compass Solar has provide the area with reliable solar electric, solar water heating, solar pool heating and solar attic fans powered solely by the Sun. An approved PACE funding contractor. See ad, page 23.

SPA TREATMENTS 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, back cover.

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

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

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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.

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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 32.

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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.

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Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga.

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

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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 41.

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 25.

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

Shanda Beste 239-560-6667 InnerChiWellness.com Serving the Emerald Coast 30A Area

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.

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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.

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SUNSHINE YOGA

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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 29.

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