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cott and I were invited to a viewing of the documentary, Doctored, about three years ago, hosted by Dr. April Lee and several other members of our healthy living community.

When we first saw this film, we both agreed the world needed to see it. It became part of our mission with Natural Awakenings and we have hosted hundreds of folks to view it since then.

Doctored reveals the tactics of unseen “influencers” in an investigation that leads to the highest levels of the American Medical Association (AMA) and reveals an alarming portrait of decepDaralyn and Scott tion and criminality against chiropractic care and treatment.

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One scene shows a chiropractor relieving a patient from frozen shoulder syndrome in one adjustment. This was not just any type of chiropractic care. After viewing this film, we have often been asked if we know anyone in our community that could help someone with such an ailment.

While I was in Orlando earlier this month, I badly needed an adjustment.

After several months of traveling, flying and long drives, my neck was frozen and hours of computer work doesn’t help, either. I suffer from a reversed curve in my neck that started when, at 9 years old, I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle.

I flew off my bike and planted my face in the cement curb. Later in life, I experienced several additional car accidents that all included whiplash.

I have used chiropractic care religiously for more than 30 years. Although there was little success or hope for correcting the reversed curve, I did get relief from the stiffness and most of the pain. It had been more than three months since my last adjustment and I had the mummy impersonation going on, plus the pain was unbearable. My sister recommended her chiropractor at Roach Family Wellness and Integrative Medicine, in Maitland, Florida, and I was able to get an appointment the next day.

Dr. Roach was not available at the time and I was assigned to Dr. Aaron Webb. As we reviewed my history, I explained that he was preaching to the choir about the value of chiropractic treatment. He asked if he could try a new method on me called One-to-Zero (OTZ). He thought it would be effective and explained it’s not something many chiropractors know about or use at this time. I agreed because I was willing to try anything.

Ater a few minutes, he was able to get me to relax enough to perform the OTZ adjustment. Immediately, I felt a shock wave running down my arm and upper back unlike anything I had felt before. The knotted muscle that I suffered with for years just dissipated. I believe I was in shock—I know I was speechless and excited that the right side of my neck now matched the left side.

Dr. Webb proceeded to explain that the OTZ tension adjustment is the same procedure used by Chiropractor Francis Murphy in Doctored to relieve frozen shoulder!

As Natural Awakenings begins the new year with a focus on integrative health, we were excited to learn Florida Chiropractors will have the opportunity to attend a seminar on OTZ in Orlando—learn more in our article, “Seminar on OTZ Chiropractic Breakthrough.” We will also be facilitating a viewing of Doctored as we launch our next Wellness Rocks series of classes on Integrative Medicine. All the details can be found on page 11. Also, our exclusive interview with Dr. Andrew Weil reveals the progression of integrative medicine and the changes he is seeing.

Scott and I, and the Natural Awakenings family look forward to another year to bring cutting-edge information, tools and inspiration to our Northwest Florida community in the hope that all will have an abundantly healthy 2015.

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Seminar on OTZ Chiropractic Breakthrough

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n 2006, Dr. Francis X. Murphy made a phenomenal discovery which isolated the cause of frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS) as a neurological disorder. Since his discovery, Murphy and Team OTZ have been researching and developing a complete curriculum on the resolution of the true cause of FSS, called the One-to-Zero (OTZ) Tension Adjustment. Named after the binary code used by computers, this proven method involves a very unique analysis and manipulation of the articulation between the occiput and the first cervical vertebrae.

Preliminary clinical data suggests that the OTZ analysis and treatment has a much broader application for the chiropractic profession and the overall patient population. The OTZ Team has treated more than 1,000 cases of FSS using this method with dramatic results and trained hundreds of health care providers from around the world who are also experiencing great success using the OTZ Method.

Dr. Aaron Webb, at the Roach Chiropractic Wellness Center, has traveled to more than 25 countries in Asia, Europe, South America, the Middle East and Pacific Islands.

He explains his focus: “I got into chiropractic care to help people. If we can help make a shoulder work the way it is suppose to work through the OTZ and the many tools we use in chiropractic adjustments, we can change neurological pathways, helping all patients obtain optimal wellness.”

“As chiropractors, we look for many tools to help our patients. There are not many other practitioners that are going to look for neurological interference on a clinician level,” says Webb. “Adjusting the occipital-atlanto subluxation pattern can have profound effects on brainstem nuclei, especially cranial nerve 11, which is involved in frozen shoulder syndrome, and cranial nerve 10, which can have profound effects on children with developmental delays.”

The relief from frozen shoulder syndrome is instantaneous, in usually one adjustment, which gives skeptics a new view on chiropractic care. Roach Family Wellness Integrative Medicine is seeing an increase in patient referrals of nonsurgical candidates that prefer a less invasive solution and experience chiropractic care for perhaps the first time.

It should be of great interest to all local practitioners that Dr. Erik Roach and the Roach Center are hosting a seminar, OTZ Methods and the Polyvagal Effect, from February 28 to March 1, at 475 Maitland Avenue, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Florida chiropractors will be able to participate in the training of this new procedure that continues to broaden chiropractic treatment toward changing lives.

For more information, visit RoachChiro.com, otzhealthed.com and Frozen ShoulderDoctor.com.

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New Opportunities in Pediactric Chiropractice Care Dr. April Lee, at Bluewater Chiropractic Wellness Center, is seeing new opportunities opening up for pediatric chiropractic care with the education, training and research to imApril Lee prove nervous system function for infant and adolescent. Lee and her associates are currently participating in a research program through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to study the results and impact they are getting on neurological disorders and behaviors.

Lee is familiar with the correction of the occipital-atlanto subluxation and its possibilities for helping children with autism, Asperger’s, ADD or ADHD, along with many other behavioral and developmental disorders. She states, “Many parents are unaware that an infant’s first trauma to their spine and nervous system most likely occurred during the birth process.”

Dr. Lee is a certified applied kinesiologist and is currently working to become a diplomate in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic. Location: 4400 Hwy. 20 E., Niceville. For more information, call 850-897-1177 or visit BluewaterChiropractic.com.

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ellness Rock! Integrative Medicine classes will be held from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, from January 22 to February 26, at the University of West Florida Fort Walton Beach auditorium. Registration begins from 9 to 11 a.m., January 9, for current students and 1 to 2 p.m. for new students. Students can register any time after January 14 by contacting the office.

Facilitated by Daralyn Chase, publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine in Northwest Florida, on behalf of the Center for Lifelong Learning, each class is taught by members of our healthy living community of experts and practitioners.

Students will learn cutting-edge information about integrative medicine, a personalized, systems-oriented model that empowers patients and practitioners to achieve the highest expression of health by working in collaboration to address the underlying causes of disease.

This year’s program will begin with a viewing of the documentary, Doctored.

Students will learn how the Eastern medical approach considers health as a balanced state, versus disease, from Dr. Sheryl Roe, RN AP. Marie Boularand, a certified naturopath and Biodecoding practitioner, introduces the emotional connection to cancer.

Dr. Nitin Bawa will cover integrative medicine for weight loss, beauty and anti-aging. They will also learn how ozonotherapy, prolotherapy and prologel ultrasound are used to help patients recover from injuries when Dr. Sheila Mohammed teaches about regenerative pain medicine. Janet Hardy will present the muscle-relaxing properties and pain relief found through the therapy of myofascial release. Students will even enjoy a field trip to the area’s only farm to table restaurant, as Amy Likins, a holistic nutritionist, teaches how to eat healthy and love it.

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Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

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any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent.

The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures.

The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

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Harvard Medical School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on.

The researchers followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded. The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 percent reduction of breast cancer risk. Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease.

Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk.

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SECONDHAND SMOKE DAMAGES CHILDREN’S HEARING

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esearchers from São Paulo’s School of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa have found that secondhand smoke negatively affects a child’s hearing.

The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests.

Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed significantly lower responses to certain frequencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke.

Researchers suspect that the affecting mechanism may be the acrolein gas that forms from burning tobacco cigarettes. The chemical was found to damage ear cells in a study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. A 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which likewise produces acrolein gas, by the Republic of Korea’s Dongguk University, also showed damage to middle ear cells.

Supporting these results, a study published in the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during pregnancy almost triples the risk of lowfrequency hearing loss in the child.

The study tested 964 adolescents between ages 12 and 15, of whom 16 percent were exposed to prenatal smoking.

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The patients given therapeutic phototherapy reported feeling significantly less pain, beginning with and continuing after the tenth treatment through a one-month follow-up visit, and showed improved quality of life compared with the study’s placebo group.

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The average age of the 26 children that completed the study was 9-and-a-half years old. Participants were taught how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed to perform them three times a day for 10 months.

The researchers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period. At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expiratory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

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Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Tinyurl. com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to ensure FDA compliance.

CFS senior attorney George Kimbrell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.”

Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016).

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Smart Solar Japan Floats New Nuclear Alternative Two companies in Japan will begin building two huge new solar power islands that will float on reservoirs, following the inception of the Kagoshima floating solar plant as the country’s largest, which opened in late 2013 just off the country’s southern coast.

The new direction comes as Japan looks to move on from the Fukushima atomic disaster of 2011 and meet the energy needs of its 127 million people without relying on nuclear power. Before the incident, about 30 percent of the country’s power was generated by nuclear plants, but Fukushima destroyed public confidence, and with earthquakes highly likely in regions containing reactors, Japan is looking for alternatives.

Solar islands could also be a solution for other countries where space or nuclear concerns are an issue. It’s possible that one day a significant portion of Europe’s power could come from use of the technology; experts believe the engineering challenges can be surmounted.

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Holistic Healers Reach Out to the Underserved An annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of uninsured people are avoiding needed treatment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone.

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The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care.

The Samarya Center (Samarya Center.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill patients served by the city’s Bailey-Boushay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and lowincome Seattle residents.

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America’s Huge New Underwater Park The Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument— about 470,000 square miles of ocean surrounding a couple of remote U.S. Pacific islands—is now officially set aside to protect its pristine habitat from deep-sea mining and commercial fishing. Although smaller than the nearly 800,000 square miles of its original plan, the park is still twice the size of Texas.

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The nonprofit Environmental Working Group warns that continued production of corn ethanol is both worse for the climate than gasoline and bad for farmers, the land and consumers. “It’s driving up food prices, straining agricultural markets, increasing competition for arable land and promoting conversion of uncultivated land to grow crops,” according to this watchdog organization.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly weighing a proposal to cut the amount of ethanol currently required by law to be blended into gasoline by 1.39 billion gallons, equivalent to taking 580,000 cars off the roads for a year.

Researchers have been trying to develop greener forms of ethanol, but none are ready for market yet.

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For healthy eaters, Super Bowl parties’ bent toward rich, calorie-laden foods compete with our desire to shed some holiday pounds and return to regular diet regimens. Whether supplying eco-beer selections for guests or bringing refreshments to a gathering, armchair players can score green points both in terms of natural ingredients and supporting the domestic economy and environment.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000-plus solar panels and a large on-site water treatment facility for recycling and conserving water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.”

Other American microbrews deploy varied eco-solutions. Dave’s BrewFarm, in Wilson, Wisconsin, for instance, obtains most of its energy via a wind-powered generator.

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Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent wind-powered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel).

Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers— exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredients—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org).

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According to a recent study published in the Journal of Obesity, the benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance.

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Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance.

Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day.

“Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains.

Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin.

She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolic-building hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover.

Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

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Time for Change Break the Addiction Connection

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ccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) energy, or qi, flows through the body affecting or being affected by different organs, systems and emotions, which may affect our ability to make good decisions. When we talk about addiction, we have to wonder what the connection is according to the principles of TCM, which states that willpower, drive and determination, called zhi, resides in the kidneys. The state of the kidney energy directly then correlates with the ability to have willpower. The kidneys in TCM is not just the organs, they are also perceived to hold the energy we originally get from our parents called “congenital qi,” along with the energy we have created ourselves through eating and drinking and maturity. Subsequently, some of our views about willpower and addiction may come from our parents and family and how they view those things.

Zhi is manifested as the urge to persist in one’s efforts, and when it is deficient, feelings of defeat, pessimism and depression may occur. Without strong zhi, someone might easily succumb to the temptations of addiction. Thus, acupuncture and TCM can help rebalance the body and mind to overcome 22

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a variety of addictions and can help manage most cravings.

In TCM, there is a protective layer around the exterior the body called “wei qi,” or defensive energy. By strengthening the wei qi, we can greatly enhance the body’s ability to adapt in times of stress and aid in healing, prevent illness and increase energy—basically recharging our battery and regenerating this vital energy. Strengthening our wei qi will help us look and feel our best, along with being more in control of our urges. Most approaches to treating addictions, at least initially, begin withdrawing or changing our behavior so that we participate in our addiction less and less. For many people, this requires a great deal of effort, which is why our zhi needs to be as strong as possible. It is easier for some people to overcome addiction and addictive behaviors by focusing on routine because it provides stability, although a new routine maybe necessary to break old habits.

If our first thought in the morning is to have a cigarette, that plan must include some other healthier ritual, or at least a replacement for the cigarette. It could be anything from having orange juice instead of coffee, doing tai chi or other breathing exercises, or even changing which side of the bed we get upon. It does not have to be dramatic, just a conscious change in our behavior.

Deep breathing with visualization can also strengthen willpower, and may be used as a tool to curb hunger and other cravings. Most patients reported a marked decline in appetite cravings with deep breathing, healing foods and exercises. Everyone experiences addiction in different ways, and as with all TCM treatments, each person must be assessed individually, with their own way of adjusting to these significant changes in their lives. Some respond better to radical change in habits, while others may require a slower process to adjust to the changes.

Primarily acupuncture treatments for addiction focus on jitters, cravings, irritability and restlessness; symptoms that people commonly complain about when they quit. Acupuncture can also aid in relaxation and detoxification. People are often surprised that they feel much more in control after an acupuncture treatment. Along with the benefits from an acupuncture treatment, typical side effects are improved sleeping, less anxiety and a feeling of overall well-being.

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first thing they do is kind of take a head-to-toe assessment to determine how they feel, and then based on that, decide what things they might eat that would benefit them from whatever feeling they might have. In the U.S., quite to the contrary, we rush out of bed, through the shower, throw clothes on, drive through McDonald’s and then get to the office to say, “You know, I feel really bad! I wonder what caused that?”

With acupuncture treatments, most people become more aware of their body and with the different sensations that are caused by affecting the energy flow through it.

Sheryl Roe is a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture physician, and a registered nurse located at 7552 Navarre Pkwy., Ste. 44, in Navarre; 90 Beal Pkwy., in the 8th Element Wellness Clinic, in Ft, Walton Beach. For more information, call 850-225-3460 or visit DrSRoe.com.

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In addition to getting treatment, here are seven lifestyle changes to help curb cravings, improve your overall well-being and assist in recovery.

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Exercise more. Exercise can reduce stress and help relax.

Get plenty of fresh fruit and vegetable juices to neutralize and clear the blood and to fortify blood sugar.

Carrots, celery, leafy green salads and citrus fruits promote body alkalinity and decrease cravings.

Avoid junk food, sugar and coffee. They can upset blood sugar levels and increase blood acidity, which can aggravate withdrawal symptoms.

Drink water. Research shows that dryness causes cravings. Sip water frequently throughout the day.

ar acupuncture is used throughout the world to reduce food cravings, assist in the detoxification of addictive substances, manage pain and calm anxiety. Ear massage is a relaxing and effective therapy to decrease cravings, reduce stress, promote well-being and address a variety of health issues because it triggers the release of endorphins in both the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

STEP 1 Rub in small circular motions with the thumbs inside the widest upper part inside the ears, holding them from outside with the index and middle fingers.

Practice deep breathing exercises to increase body oxygen and keep calm.

Lobelia tea or green tea can be sipped daily during the detox period to keep tissues flooded with elements that discourage cravings. Lobelia is traditionally used to rid the body of a strong toxin such as a snake bite.

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This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a highcarbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle.

When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

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It’s All About Metabolism Getting to the Root Cause of Disease

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference.

Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis.

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them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges.

“To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo.

For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted.

Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin.

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Lifestyle Factors

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise.

“The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—highglycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils.

Factors over which we can exercise some control— physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms— all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments.

“A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity.

Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

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Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible.

She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility.

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Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.”

Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace.

Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-tofollow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health.

She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives.

Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin.

As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment.

Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.

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octors that practice integrative medicine are also versed in traditional Western medicine, and it is important to remember that it is this combination of both that gives great healing results. Most patients hold a deep respect for their doctors, and sometimes it is hard to remember all the questions they want to ask during a visit.

It is a good idea to write down the questions to ask, and then don’t take the chance of being embarrassed with the doctor for shyness or lack of confidence—hand them the list. The doctor is always happy to answer questions. The way they are taught is that when they graduate from medical school, the patients become the teachers. If they do not know the correct answer right away, they will find out or do a further examination. With the Internet, knowledge is at their fingertips at all times.

It is usually helpful to bring any medical records from home, including imaging studies such as X-rays and MRIs. If patients have had any recent blood work or special testing done, they should bring the results to the clinic. The same goes for any procedures, prescription or illegal drugs, herbal medications and vitamin supplements, because these are all part of the puzzle.

Arriving 10 minutes before the appointment allows time to talk with the staff and possibly discover something that is of interest to the doctor. It can also be helpful to bring a family member or a friend to the first visit for emotional support.

The friend can take notes during the interview with the doctor to remember what was discussed.

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ur body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instrument is out of tune, the entire production struggles to maintain harmony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works.

Fortunately, our body has masterful conductors, including the endocrine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adrenal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/ parathyroid glands.

“A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in appropriate amounts throughout our life,” says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopathic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.”

Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to assertions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life.

Hormones function as chemical messengers that commute through the bloodstream as part of the information

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superhighway that connects the brain to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to longterm storage,” explains Dale.

For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended threemonth, endocrine-rebuilding diet, comprising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system.

Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the

wrong order, and even poor combinations of healthy foods, can be almost as problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals.

Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, California, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hormone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testosterone,” says Hoppe.

Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy.

Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced.

Says Dale, “The majority of individuals are surprised to learn that hormone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emotional life—and that’s just for starters.”

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Dr. Andrew Weil

on America’s Evolution into Integrative Medicine

by Andrea Schensky Williams

You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that?

For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integrative approach here is obvious.

The recent passing of actor and comedian Robin Williams seems to have brought about a more informed awareness of mental health. Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression?

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nature. Another factor is the rise in information technology, all the new media. Plus, pharmaceutical companies have been highly successful in convincing people that ordinary states of sadness are matters of unbalanced brain chemistry that need to be treated with medication.

With diet being such a major component in affecting our emotional state of mind, what role does an anti-inflammatory diet play?

There is a new body of research linking inflammation with depression that I find fascinating. The fact that the mainstream diet promotes inflammation is why I believe there may be a dietary correlation with the rise of depression in our population.

If someone suffers from depression, would you say the steps recommended in Spontaneous Happiness are a proactive approach or an addition to management through medication?

I share information about how to wean off of medication. I’d say the book is primary; for people with mild-to-moderate depression, I would follow the information there first. For people with severe depression, it may be necessary to give antidepressant drugs, but I think that they should be used for a limited period, a maximum of one year. You should then be working to find other ways to

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manage the depression. There is specific information about what to do if you are on medication and how to wean off of it carefully and start these other methods.

Do you feel that the increase in diabetes in the U.S., particularly its onset in early childhood, is another major problem?

Yes, it’s a big concern. I think this is mostly due to the way we’ve changed the food we eat; diet is a hugely influencing factor, especially the greatly increased consumption of sugar, sweetened beverages and products made with flour and refined carbohydrates.

How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs?

Integrative medicine can help reduce costs in two ways. First, by shifting the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease management. Most of the diseases we are trying to manage today are lifestyle related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bringing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category.

I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunctional approach by economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, lowtech methods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.

What influence can the public have in supporting such a shift?

Our dysfunctional healthcare system is generating rivers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers and big insurers; interests that control legislators. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government.

The only real change will come from

a grassroots movement to change the politics of all of this.

Demand that insurers cover the treatments you want. Seek out integrative practitioners. Tell health practitioners you work with that integrative education is available and urge them to get up to speed in those areas. Raise your own awareness of the extent that the powerful lobbies now influence the system and why we need to see a sweeping political change.

You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fellowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

What are the benefits of adding integrative medicine to one’s practice?

I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowledge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of alternative medicine. This is a way they can gain knowledge they didn’t get in their conventional medical training. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 physicians over 10 years, supporting a robust and growing community of likeminded practitioners that stay in touch and support each other.

We’re eventually hoping that we can get integrative training into all residencies. Whether you go to a dermatologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist or psychiatrist, that doctor will have had basic training in nutrition, mind/body interactions, herbal medicine and all the rest that is now left out. We’ve also begun a program in lifestyle medicine that’s open to all kinds of practitioners, from registered dietitians to psychologists.

What reforms would you like to see in the current U.S. healthcare system?

We need to change priorities for reimbursement that favor integrative medicine. At the moment, we happily pay for drugs and tests. We don’t pay for a doctor to sit with and counsel a per-

son about diet or teach them breathing exercises. I would like to see a new kind of institution come into being that I call a healing center, where people could go for lifestyle education and management of common illnesses—somewhere between a spa and a clinic. Stays in these would be reimbursed by insurance, similar to how it’s done in Europe. Beyond that, I think it’s unconscionable that the richest nation on Earth can’t provide basic coverage to all of its citizens.

Dr. Andrew Weil will be spearheading the 12th annual Nutrition & Health Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 4 through 6. Learn more about integrative medicine at IntegrativeMedicine.Arizona.edu and DrWeil.com.

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ENERGY BOOSTERS Four Ways to Recharge

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tress saps energy, and Americans feel stressed more than ever, with 20 percent of us experiencing “extreme stress” at least weekly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Could latenight TV and the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices be the culprits?

Partly, according to information published by Harvard Medical School. While all light stimulates the brain, the blue light from electronic devices and some eco-light bulbs disrupt circadian rhythms, prevent production of melatonin and block deep, healthful, restorative sleep.

Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy, say Harvard experts: Seek abundant exposure to bright natural sunlight, and then turn off all electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Some experts even suggest wearing orange-colored goggles for the last two waking hours to neutralize the energy-sucking blue rays.

Here are a few more energy thieves and ways to neutralize them.

Avoid Energy Vampires Problem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Surrender. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper.

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Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you.

Stay calm and centered. Distance yourself from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

Recognize Time Leeches

Problem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more productive activities and then feel drained and groggy.

Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes.

“The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

Get Rid of Clutter

Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut your-

self off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert.

“When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.”

Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.”

Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

More Ways to Recharge Take a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Orloff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy.

Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel overcommitted or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, remarks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”

Stop Electromagnetic Pollution Problem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequencies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physician Ryoichi Ogawa found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic technologies (Omega-News).

Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off electricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds.

The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.”

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n today’s technology-fueled society, kids spend many hours of their free time staring at smartphones or tablets instead of exploring nature, riding bikes or playing outdoor games with their friends. Rather than just imposing radical reductions in screen time, parents and caregivers can meet youngsters halfway by adding apps to their handheld devices that provide tips on healthy eating, exercise and behavior.

Here are five that are fun for kids and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch is the primary character in this yoga adventure in which players are encouraged to, “Create a peaceful, balanced life by living a NAMASTE mission: Nothing is impossible; Always be honest; Make the world a better place; Act with kindness; Share with others; Trust and believe in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.”

Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I translated a curriculum that I’ve been using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app that combines gaming and real-life kids

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as characters that bring yoga to life.”

Players are challenged to master the skills presented by each of the game’s 12 main characters, increasing awareness of breathing and other aspects of how the body works, plus promoting self-esteem.

Free in the iTunes App Store.

If, the Emotional IQ Game. An adventure game inspired by If, a well-known poem by Rudyard Kipling, players go on a quest through Ziggurat, a fantasy world where they enlist energy creatures called Vims to rid their avatars of dark energy. Youngsters are challenged to complete missions using emotional language. The character traits required to complete the tasks include patience, teamwork and other skills that help kids build emotional intelligence. Free in the iTunes App Store.

Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have

no idea how the information pertains to them.

The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf.

“When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.”

Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

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Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help.

It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-reader, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy.

“Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.”

It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself to Ageless Health

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renowned leader of the self-help movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated worldwide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group.

Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead—these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-authored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane, explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible?

Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of self-love.

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back, so it all starts with us. Remember, no matter what the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7?

Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

What are some key elements to crafting a life experience that supports and nourishes ageless being?

Choose thoughts that bring love into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings.

I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that is realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather.

A third of our life is spent eating, and

it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally.

Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good.

Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround yourself with like-minded people that share good news and love to laugh.

The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future.

Is scientific research now supporting that?

When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs.

I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating selflove and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable illnesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years?

It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good.

Positive Paths Lead to Positive Results

by Dorje Jangbu Bodhisattva

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he mindset that we have at any given moment can be our greatest asset or greatest liability. A positive path is created by choice. Within each moment is an opportunity for that choice. Think of it like this. We know the way to our favorite store. We know where to go left and where to go right. It’s the same with choosing a positive outlook. Once we begin to look for opportunities in situations, they begin to present themselves more readily and clearly. Solutions arise through a different perspective.

One way to achieve a positive outlook is through meditation. It has been said that prayer is talking and meditation is listening. We may consider ourself as a pool of Dorje Jangbu water. When the water is choppy with wind and waves, we Bodhisattva cannot see clearly to the bottom, but once the wind calms and waves subside, we can see to the bottom of the water more clearly. Daily lives are very “choppy” with activities, children, work and other responsibilities.

Mindful meditation allows us to calm and consider a situation with less emotion and enhanced clarity. Through this path, improved decisions are made and better decisions generate more opportunities.

The only actions we can truly control are our own, the only warrior we need to conquer is the warrior within, and the only person we are in competition with is ourself. To conquer the warrior within means that we must learn to control our own emotions and thoughts, rather than being controlled by them.

Positive mantra: “I will approach my life as a personal test of faith. I will willingly seek out the challenges of living and learn through the teachings of life, and through faith, honor, actions and deeds, I will hone my mind as a weapon to overcome the trials of life, to conquer the warrior within, to better myself daily, and to achieve enlightenment in my journey.”

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Learn from the past and let it go.

Live in today. ~Louise Hay

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Perfectionism feeds on such an all-ornothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness.

Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect.

Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion.

Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives?

Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check.

Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t.

No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 FREE Beginner’s Yoga Workshop - 1-2:30pm.

New Years Resolution to start a yoga class. Beginner’s Yoga Workshop to welcome in the new year and the new you. Free. Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. Yoga JunkieStudio.com.

Restore and Renew Workshop – 2-4pm. Start the year with yoga that detoxes and refreshes from the inside out. Warm your muscles, then open your body in restorative poses, finish with Svasana and a detox smoothie. $30/advance, $35/day of. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Energetic Liver and Digestive Cleanse – 6-7pm.

Through a guided healing meditation restore and cleanse your digestive tract and liver. Holidays put extra stress on our digestive processes – address and reverse these concerns. $15. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net.

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Emotional Cause of Bone Disease – 6:30-8:30pm.

Naturopath and emotional healer Marie Boularaund will give you insight on prevention, management and healing of bone-related illnesses. $20, $10/if you bring a friend. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa@ gmail.com. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

New Years Day Practice – 11am-12:30pm. Come honor the year past and set intentions for the New Year. Class is appropriate for all levels and will include a fire puja. The Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. Cost, details: YogaJunkieStudio.com.

Exploring Facets of Consciousness – 7-9pm.

Metaphysical consultant Ross Holcomb speaks about consciousness and where it originates and resides in humans, animals, trees, water, planets.

The universe is filled with consciousness. Donations.

East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-7974754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa@gmail.com.

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Organic Skincare – 6pm. Real Raw Beauty formulator Jan Laxton will discuss her product line.

Experience this product and see if it will change your skin. Each attendee receives three products to take home. $20. Skindeep Clinic Wellness Centre, 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste120, Destin. RSVP: 850-2691414. SkinDeepDestin.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 Creative Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. Inspire creative abilities and amplify your self-expression. Crystal bowl toning and guiding of energetic phrasing will empower you to connect to the creative impulses of your being. $15. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Point Washington, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa@ gmail.com. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Vision Board Workshop – 12pm. Create what you want for 2015. Prepare your vision board for the new year. Free. Skindeep Clinic Wellness Centre, 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste120, Destin. RSVP: 850-2691414. SkinDeepDestin.com.

Setting The Record: Longest Simultaneous Group Workout - 12pm. Be a part of setting the World’s record. Bring your family and friends, the more the merrier. FREE. Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. Yoga JunkieStudio.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 Chakra Healing Workshop – 3-5:30pm. Kirtan artist and yoga instructor Shantaya Boneja leads an afternoon of healing and self-discovery, journaling, chanting and sacred movements to activate and heal your sacral chakra. $35/advance, $40/day of. Sunshine Yoga, 211-E Main St, Destin. 850-687-8603. Kim@ SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Prosperity Workshop – 6pm. Prosperity is the degree you are experiencing peace, health and plenty.

Learn to identify, release and make room in your head, heart and home. $10. Skindeep Clinic Wellness Centre, 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste120, Destin.

RSVP: 850-269-1414. SkinDeepDestin.com.

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Choose from 60 subjects – art to computers to zumba gold – with no tests, no grades, no pressure; 4 to 8 weeks long. $50/up to four daytime courses. Online catalog CLL.FWB.org.

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Free Tools to Improve Your Health – 6:30-7:30pm.

Kick start your wellness plans. Learn how to set yourself up for long-term success, even if you’ve failed before. Collect healthy recipes. Limited space. Free.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Karuna Reiki: Level One – 11am-5pm. Karuna means “compassionate action.” We are all one; it is logical you would heal the wounds of others as you want to heal your wounds. Class is for anyone who has had Reiki master training. $250. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Unit 1, Fort Walton Beach.

850-217-2771. YoginiFelicia@yahoo.com. TheHealingClinicFWB.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Essential Oils Seminar – 6pm. Michelle Ruschmann will discuss essential oils for stress relief and mental clarity. Come prepared to get some oils on.

Free. Skindeep Clinic Wellness Centre, 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste120, Destin. RSVP: 850-269-1414.

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Women in Transition – 6-7:30pm. Experiencing a divorce, identity crisis, job loss, empty nest or just being stuck? Arlene Karian says she’ll take you from where you are to where you want to go. Free. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Unit 1, Fort Walton

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 Aura Cleanse with Alice McCall – 6-7pm. Cleanse and repair all layers of your auric fields in guided healing meditation. Introduce stable and enhanced energies to your aura profile, boosting your mind, body and spirit. $15. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 Women in Transition – 6pm. Personal coach Arlene Karian will introduce you to a 6-week life-changing program. If you are ready to move to the next level in your life, this is for you. Free. Skindeep Clinic Wellness Centre, 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste120, Destin.

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Wellness Group Coaching – 6:30pm. See Jan 14 listing. Free. Online or phone registration.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 Video Night: Law of Attraction Series – 7pm.

Enjoy a DVD and attract more of the things you want into your life. Bring a snack or your favorite beverage and hang out. Free. Skindeep Clinic Wellness Centre, 4012 Commons Dr W, Ste120, Destin.

RSVP: 850-269-1414. SkinDeepDestin.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 Advanced Ascension Work – 9:30am-12:30pm.

Ongoing bi-monthly work. Understand the pathway to your spiritual growth and the ongoing planetary changes. Supportive of personal and global transformation. $55. Teleconference. Reservations: 850-5855496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.

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. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, Fort Walton Beach. 850-543-1970. Light EnergyDancing.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 4-5pm. with Kristy Souto. Class helps moms-to- be relax and stay fit while preparing for childbirth. Focused on breathing, postures, and stretching, and meet and bond with other pregnant women. Price Options. Yoga Junkie Studio, 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-279-6980. 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

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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200-hour Yoga Teacher Training – 12pm. Become a yoga teacher and spiritual healer. Train with yoga instructors in topics including anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy, ethics and principles of yoga, nutrition and more; unlimited yoga classes. $300. 211E Main St, Destin. Info, RSVP: 850-687-8603. Kim@ SunshineYogaStudio.com. SunshineYogaStudio.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6-7pm. All levels welcome.

This class focuses on releasing tension and stress and disease in the physical body. Stay for the open meditation following. $10. Light Energy Dancing, 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, Fort Walton Beach.

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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. 850797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com/yoga/.

Yoga w/Meditation and Pranic Healing – 6pm.

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energized water helps to permeate and rebalance the body’s energy meridians and an individual’s energy field. $30/30 minute session. The Healing Clinic, 184 Brooks St, Bldg 1, Fort Walton Beach.

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tuesday Vinyasa Flow – 8:30-9:30am. With Laura Bailey.

A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com.

Yoga – 9:30 am Tuesdays, offers yoga classes for all ages and levels taught by Jill Jordan. Yoga Nidra is offered one time per month on a Saturday. Call for dates. All classes are $10 each. Unity of Panama City is at 1764 Lisenby Ave., Panama City 850-769-7481, UnityPCFL@gmail.com.

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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wednesday 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.

Gentle Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Beginner-based therapeutic movement combined with breath awareness. Taught by Felicia Mcquaid. $15. Dragonfly

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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.

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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.

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thursday 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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Aquachi Detox Footbath – 10am-2pm. The ionic foot bath has a specialized bio-electric charge that enhances the body’s ability to heal itself. The

Lunch Time 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.

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.

Tong Ren Healing – 12:30-1:30pm. Tong Ren energy healing is based on the belief that disease is related to interruptions in the body’s natural flow of chi, neural bio-electricity, blood or hormones. Tong Ren Therapy utilizes the concept of collective unconsciousness to remove these blockages. Love offering.

Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 850-769-7481. UnityOfPanamaCity.org.

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.

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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.

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.

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Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. With Shantaya. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.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.

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saturday Bhakti Yoga & Healing Mantras – 9-10am. A holistic approach incorporating physical poses, philosophy and chromatherapy to restore and enliven body and spirit. The colors of the chakras in combination with poses assists releasing blockages. $10. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEden RetreatAndSpa.com.

Meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic – 9:1510:15pm. Twin Hearts Meditation to bless the planet, the people in your life and your own life.

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315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • Everman.org

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.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 3 Convenient Locations 30A Farmers’ Market at Rosemary Beach, Florida Rosemary Beach Town Center Sundays year round 9am-1pm

Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market at SanDestin Grand Park - Between Tommy Bahamas and Cantina Laredo Saturdays year round 9am-1pm WaterColor Coastal Farmers’ Market Cerulean Park in WaterColor Sundays year round 9am-1pm

Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the market. The charming, European and coastal-inspired market features local farmers and specialty vendors set up around beautiful green lawns, wide cobblestone walkways, shade trees and park benches, all surrounding a stunning water feature that creates an inviting market experience.

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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GEO-THERMAL HVAC SYSTEM FOR YOU HOME. Let the earth do the work of heating and cooling your home. Geo-Thermal systems are easy on your pocket and easy on the earth. P.A.C.E. qualified Contractor. Call today to learn more, 850-244-2665 or go to EmeraldAirServices.com.

LASER THERAPY AND MORE – Pro-Active Chiropractic, Dr. Brian Schuessler provides adjustments, Chiropractic massage, Ultrasound, Cryotherapy, Custom Foot Orthotics as well the treatment utilizing LASER therapy. Call for an appointment toda. 850-279-4913. 4591 Hwy 20E, Suite 201, Niceville.

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GOURMET LOOSE LEAF TEA – Let The Zen Center show you how to enjoy dessert, fruit infused, green, herbal & exotic black teas. 3901 W Hwy 390, Panama City. 850-248-8997.

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. 850-502-6630.

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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.

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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.8th Element Wellness, 90 Beal Pkwy NW Suite A-1 Ft. Walton Beach. 850-261-3596.

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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.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH PAIN – Not just a massage, MyoFascial Release helps those with pain who thought they were beyond help. This special technique has helped thousands of people reduce levels of pain from issues with back,neck & foot pain,headaches injury rehab, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, Carpal Tunnel. Call Janet 850-231-9131 lic# MA17333

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.

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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 11.

KOVAR CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

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

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 25.

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 25.

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 6.

SILA BEAUTY AND HEALTH

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

CHRISTIE MORGAN, LMT

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 32.

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 25.

DR SHERYL ROE

Acupuncture Physician Navarree • FWB 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 31.

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 efficiency, equipment performance, and longevity, eliminate filterchanging inconveniences and provide you home with the purest, healthiest air. Choose Everclean Green. See ad, page 18.

BODYWORKERS

DONALD MORGAN, LMT

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 13.

8th Element Wellness LLC 90 Beal Pkwy NW, Ste A1, FWB 850-420-5819 Helping clients relax and rejuvenate with Therapeutic Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage in a safe and caring environment. MA57307.

See ad, page 25.

LAURA TYREE

Holistic Practitioner (MA68035) THE Healing Clinic Fort Walton Beach, LLC 850-217-2771 • TheHealingClinicFWB.com

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 25.

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 6.

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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.

See ad, page 41.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 34.

DENTISTRY 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 Pkwy SW, 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. See ad, page 29.

PRO-ACTIVE CHIROPRACTIC

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 18.

Adjustments Chiropractic Massage Therapeutic Exercise Ultrasound.

Cryotherapy (cold compress).

Custom Foot Orthotics Interferential Electro Stimulation Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA) (When available). See ad, page 11.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

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 17.

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 23.

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

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

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, back cover.

Dr. Brian Schuessler 850-279-4913 4591 Hwy 20 E, #201 Pro-ActiveChiro.com

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

GULF COAST INSULATION

DR DAYTON HART, DMD HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

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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 28.

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 7.

EMERALD WATERS

INTUITIVE ARTS

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

JUL CONSTANTINE

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 15.

GULF COAST HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE

Panama City Beach’s only Natural Health Food Store. Clean ALL NATURAL products. Supplements, Paleo, Vegan Protein, Health & Beauty & Functional Beverages.

See ad, page 16.

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

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

HOLISTIC MEDICINE NITIN BAWA, MD

Panama City: 850-534-4170 Santa Rosa Beach: 850-534-4170 Destin: 850-424-7320 • DrBawa.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.

LIGHT THERAPY

Raquel Skidmore, MD 850-640-1530 756 Harrison Ave, Panama City GulfCoastHolisticPrimaryCare.com

LIGHT FOR LIFE

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 41.

VIDA HEALTH FOODS

850-238-7368 5908 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach VidaHealthy@gmail.com

Psychic Connections by Juls 850-533-9448 JulConstantine@gmail.com PsychicConnectionsByJuls.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.

DESTIN HYPNOSIS

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

See ad, page 39.

Buddy Bowman Quantum Light Energy Coach 28 Racetrack Rd NW Inside Grace-Bowman Orthodontics 850-582-4929 • BuddyBowman.com Healing light and energy photons reduce stress and bring bodies into balance. Promotes natural healing, as the body was designed and nature intended. Inside GraceBowman Orthodontics. Painless, convenient, noninvasive, drugfree. See ad, page 13.

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 25.

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.

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 27.

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EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

The ultimate destination for health and beauty in Northwest Florida, provides a wide range of spa services and holistic treatments to revitalize your body, mind and spirit. Massages, facials, advanced anti-Aging skin care, hair styling & makeup, naturopathy and acupuncture are offered in synergy to make your inner & outer beauty shine through. See ad, page 3.

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 13.

INDIGO EARTH SPA

443 Grace Ave, Panama City 850-303-3669 IndigoEarthSpa.com

Enjoy an earthfriendly, socially responsible, holistic day spa with a unique earthy style, warm and welcoming to all. Our treatments are from sustainable, organic, and naturally derived ingredients, handcrafted for every guest. We have services to balance everyone’s needs. lic #31358/ # 69341. See ad, page 33.

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 40.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA DESTIN & MASSAGE ENVY SPA FWB

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? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your spa. Two convienent locations in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. See ad, page 7.

MEDITATION

A unique location offering meditation, qigong and other relaxation and stress relief disciplines, Aromatherapy and Yoga supplies, loose leaf exotic teas, herbs and Holistic products & gifts. See ad, page 36.

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234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

Spend few days of decompression, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable short-term rental accommodations on our website. Complementary sauna, wet steam room, salt-water pool. Discounted spa services & daily yoga classes are available to our retreat guests. See ad, page 3.

SCHOOLS BEACHSIDE SCHOOL OF MASSAGE AND BEAUTY 362 Beal Pkwy, #201, FWB 850-226-7874 BeachsideMassageSchool.com

Explore the possibilities of a new career massage therapy, skin care or nail specialty.

Now enrolling new students.

See ad, page 20.

SOLAR POWER COMPASS SOLAR ENERGY

PRANIC HEALING ENERGY ALCHEMY

12118 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Ste 10 Panama City Beach Lorah Buchanan • 850-527-1514 EnergyAlchemyLorah@gmail.com PranicHealingLorah.com Kathy Johnson • 731-608-1470 EnergyAlchemyKathy@gmail.com

Turning Imbalance into balance through the use of Pranic Healing, Meditations/Pranic Healing Clinics open to the publicPrivate Pranic Healing Sessions by appointment. See ad, page 39.

THE ZEN CENTER • WAIEST QIGONG of Panama City 3901 W Hwy 390 • 850-248-8997 TheZenCenter.net • Waiest.com

RETREATS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA

LIGHT ENERGY DANCING 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27 (behind IHOP)FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com

A serene space for meditation, healing and spirituality. Offering weekly group meditations, healing clinics, yoga combined with energy healing, private Pranic Healing sessions, and Pranic Healing training. Be happy, be well, be blessed.

See ad, page 34.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

www.NWFNaturally.com

Serving NW Florida 850-439-0035 CompassSolar.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 19.

SPA TREATMENTS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach 32459 850-797-4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com

The ultimate destination for health and beauty in Northwest Florida, provides a wide range of spa services and holistic treatments to revitalize your body, mind and spirit. Massages, facials, advanced anti-Aging skin care, hair styling & makeup, naturopathy and acupuncture are offered in synergy to make your inner & outer beauty shine through. See ad, page 3.

INDIGO EARTH SPA

443 Grace Ave, Panama City 850-303-3669 indigoearthspa.com

Enjoy an earthfriendly, socially responsible, holistic day spa with a unique earthy style, warm and welcoming to all. Our treatments are from sustainable, organic, and naturally derived ingredients, handcrafted for every guest. We have services to balance everyone’s needs. Lic #31358/ # 69341. See ad, page 33.

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Ocean Elements Day Spa, Lic# MM19166 850-598-7945 90 Spires Ln, #8-A, Santa Rosa Beach Holistic & Organic, Massage, Facials, Peels, Natural Nails, Gentle Waxing, Body Treatments.

Reiki, Crystal and Aromatherapy Sessions.Ear Candling. Mlis Detoxification and Wellness. Call for appointment.

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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 40.

WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT NITIN BAWA, MD

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

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

UNITY OF PANAMA CITY

1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City 850-769-7481 PanamaCityUnity@knology.net Committed to helping people find the way to their own understanding and experience of God and offering positive, practical resources for an abundant and meaningful life.

SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 • SunshineYogaStudio.com

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 27.

This cozy yoga studio located in the heart of Destin offers a variety of classes to suit the whole family.

Owner/Instructor Kim Mosby, RYT 200.

YOGAJUNKIE STUDIO

Ocean Elements YourDay Spaspa Destination

855-393-7227 303 herapy • Organic facials • Rain Drop Therapy Poarch Rd, Atmore, AL Herbs & essential oils • Natural nail services AWarren@WindcreekHospitality.com ed organic plant oils • Aromatherapy • Reiki WindcreekAtmore.com

Our Yoga Dome offers a variety of yoga styles combined with the healing effects of Chromatherapy.

Immerse yourself in the healing light while practicing Hatha, Vinyasa, Bhakti, Yin & yoga for beginners with our inspiring certified yoga instructors. Our Yo g a D o m e i s h o m e t o educational workshops & community acupuncture events. See ad, page 3.

850-279-6980 1157 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville YogaJunkieStudio.com

WELLNESS CENTER LIGHT ENERGY DANCING 348 Miracle Strip Pkwy, #27, (behind IHOP), FWB Call or Text 850-543-1970 LightEnergyDancing.com

Yoga - Meditation - Energy Therapy - Pranic Healing - Young Living Essential Oils. Reduce stress, release resentment and clarify your goals. Let us be your cheerleaders and guides as you move towards a happier, healthier you. See ad, page 34.

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 13.

YOGA STUDIOS DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES Downtown FWB 850-244-0184 • (MM16502) DragonFlyYoga.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga.

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

See ad, page 35.

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Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals and values are in balance. ~Brian Tracy natural awakenings

January 2015

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Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff!

In-store Organic Soups, Salads, Juices, Smoothies, Wheatgrass Shots & Wraps.

Gluten/ Soy/Dairy-free and Vegan Products

• Health Foods & Natural Vitamins • Herbs & Homeopathic Remedies • Organic Free Range & Local Meats • Aromatherapy & Essential Oils • Paleo Breads, Wraps, Crackers, Bars, etc.

• Organic Wines, Beers & Kombucha

$3.00 OFF

any Garden of Life KIND Product.

Exp 1/30/15

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MON-FRI 9AM - 6PM • SAT 10AM - 4PM

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Serving Fort Walton for over 30 years

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