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Why is it that your thyroid test may at times come back normal when you’re still confounded with anxiety and feeling dreadful?

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WHY DO 90% OF WOMEN ON THYROID MEDICATIONS CONTINUE TO SUFFER?

Many doctors will look at 2 thyroid patterns: Hyper (Fast) and Hypo (Slow) thyroid. However, the latest research in functional medicine has revealed that there are actually 6 thyroid patterns and over 27 things that can go wrong which can affect the thyroid gland. This can all be revealed in a comprehensive blood test that tests all the necessary markers for thyroid.

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By being prescribed and taking hormones, the hormones may have made the lab tests look good, but left you still in pain and overwhelmed. Your treatment may have concentrated on the two thyroid patterns of Hypo and Hyper, overlooking the other 4 patterns including autoimmune Hashimoto’s, under conversion (low T3), over conversion (High T3) and Thyroid Resistance.

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One “secret” of how hypnosis works is something most of us intuitively know already: Many times, we eat because of purely emotional (stress!) reasons, not because we’re actually hungry. So having a logical understanding of what to eat is useless! When you overeat, you’re feeding your emotions.

Hypnosis helps you make decisions from a state of calmness in your right brain, while it tunes out your busy analytical mind. It can also be used to change associations, such as what you use to reward yourself. It’s entirely possible to shift from loving Twinkies to loving exercise, for example.

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any moons ago, as I was driving my son Darren to preschool and he was staring up at the sky, he said, “Look, Mom! When the cloud looks like a heart, we are going to have a heartly cloudy day!” From that day forward, I never heard the words partly cloudy day without thinking of heart-shaped clouds. Funny how a clever thought can change the way we view everyday experiences.

Most of us think of Valentine’s Day as a time for romance and love, cupids and couples. But the truth about Valentine’s Day continues to be rewritten from the day of its dark conception in Rome. Back then, as NPR noted in “The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day,” men would hit on women by literally hitting them. Sometimes we forget how Scott & Daralyn far we have come.

Chase As we continue to sweeten what Valentine’s Day means, we move our planet into a whole new realm of consciousness. What if it were not just about being coupled, but about self-love and becoming whole? What if it were not just about our significant others, but about love, compassion and kindness for everyone, including ourselves? What if, instead of buying flowers and chocolate, you gave to the homeless, an elderly person or an animal shelter, together with your loved one? That could be just as romantic. What if we extended the holiday feeling of love and gratitude that we shared just two months ago?

Maybe if we decide that Valentine’s Day is about us all, not just us two, our lovingkindness will deepen our inner wellsprings of love for self and others.

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Compassion

by Miller Williams

Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it. What seems conceit, bad manners, or cynicism is always a sign of things no ears have heard, no eyes have seen.

You do not know what wars are going on down there where the spirit meets the bone.

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Zen Facelift Facials Now Offered in Pensacola

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sthetician Susan Blanc is now offering Zen Facelift Facials at her office in Pensacola.

Blanc recently trained in this noninvasive skin care technique, which uses massage to “awaken” the facial skin and activate its natural ability to rejuvenate. “This is a luxurious holistic treatment that tightens, plumps and revitalizes the skin while you relax,” she says.

The Zen Facelift Facial was created by Cheryl Miller, a master esthetician and the owner of the Zen Lounge and Institute for Higher Learning, in Puyallup, Washington. She has said she developed the technique to “elevate traditional facial massage to a completely new, therapeutically corrective level,” while still using just the hands.

Blanc, who learned the technique from Miller, says the six-step procedure uses specific isometric and isotonic massage methods to lift, tighten and tone the fascia and muscle, creating new muscle memory. The effects can be seen and felt, she says.

According to Miller, the visible benefits include improved appearance of the skin on the face, neck and décolletage; the softening of laugh lines, crow’s feet and smoker’s lips; and the tightening of loose skin, such as droopy jowls and turkey neck. There are also wideranging physiological benefits, she says, including clearer sinuses and improved breathing; relief from stress, sinus and tension headaches; better digestive and glandular function; and relief of chronic jaw pain due to malocclusions, clenching or grinding of the teeth.

Location: 400 Pickens Ave., Pensacola, FL. For appointments or more information, call 850-723-8429.

Free Workshop Focuses on Backyard Homes

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fter decades of decline, the City of Pensacola is growing and changing, leading to concerns about housing supply, diversity and affordability. One solution—small backyard homes known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs)— will be the subject of a workshop at the Pensacola Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon on February 2.

Workshop presenters, including an architect, a builder, a lender, a homeowner and a real estate agent, will discuss how to design, build and fund ADUs, which are built adjacent to existing homes.

At the end of the event, attendees can tour an ADU adjacent to the downtown library.

“An ADU can take many shapes and can be called different names, from garage apartments to granny flats, mother-in-law suites and more,” says Christian Wagley of Sustainable Town Concepts, a Pensacola consulting service. “They are a traditional part of the housing stock in older neighborhoods all across the country, including in Pensacola’s East Hill and North Hill.”

In addition to providing housing diversity, ADUs bring the increased neighborhood population needed to support local businesses, Wagley says. They can also be rented to provide additional income for residents as the cost of urban housing increases, and provide an age-in-place option for seniors.

Cost: Free. Location: 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL. For more information, call 850-687-9968 or email Christian@SustainableTownConcepts.com.

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Kids and Kritters Parade Adds Pre- Parade Dance Show

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rewe of Wrecks, Pensacola Beach’s original Mardi Gras krewe, will host the Kids and Kritters Parade February 23 in the Casino Beach parking lot, across from Sidelines on Pensacola Beach. The theme is “Paws, Love and Rock-n-Roll.”

Prizes will be awarded for best-costumed pets and best mini-float made from a stroller or wagon.

Participants should arrive for registration at 1 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee for pets; kids are free. Participants must be costumed and provide their own throws (no candy). Pets must be on a short, nonretractable leash.

This year there will be a pre-parade show starting at 1:40 p.m., when the Dancingly Yours dance troupe performs The Rhinestones and Rockstars Review. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. with the Krewe of Kids royal court and krewe members, followed by all other registered entries.

The event is free to attend, but spectators are encouraged to arrive early.

Parade sponsors are Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital, Boogie Inc. and Island Times newspaper.

For information and registration, visit PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com.

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Local Chiropractor, Dr. John Stephan Kovar, Leaves Lasting Legacy

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he Natural Awakenings family lost a great and kind soul with the January 5 passing of Dr. John Stephen Kovar. A Fort Walton Beach chiropractor for more than 36 years, he was devoted to natural health care and the ultimate wellness of his patients.

Born and raised in Saint Louis, he was a 1972 graduate of University City High School, where he excelled in basketball, cross country and track.

After receiving his premedical training at Saint Mary’s College in O’Fallon, Missouri, he entered Logan Chiropractic College in the fall of 1978.

He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in John Kovar September 1981, at which time he relocated to Fort Walton Beach with his late wife, Dixie, and daughter, Kristin. He became licensed to practice chiropractic in Florida in December 1981 and opened his private practice in June 1982.

Since the inception of Kovar Chiropractic and Natural Wellness Center, he was always focused on natural, holistic healing, learning practices such as Activator Technique, Sacral-Occipital Technique, Cox Traction, Neuro-Emotional Technique and acupuncture. His most recent passion was improving his patients’ quality of life through nutritional testing and dietary supplements.

“John loved his patients,” his family said in a statement. “If he laid his hands on you, you were in his heart. John had an excellent rapport with his patients. He genuinely cared for them and wanted to help them.” His office manager, Sandy Jean Graves, has been with ‘Doc’ for 30 years, and together they nurtured every patient that walked through the door. Mitzi Sue Williams, his massage therapist, has been with the practice for over 15 years, providing excellent care through her healing hands as well.

“Most recently, John was enjoying life with his current wife, Pam, and planning many fun adventures after retirement. We hope that his legacy will live on through his previous practice and the lives of his patients. His kindness and love for people are everlasting.”

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When zinc, a trace mineral, is combined with tea, coffee, chocolate and other foods that contain specific antioxidant compounds, it boosts protection against the oxidative stress linked to aging and diseases such as dementia, cancer and heart disease, report researchers from Auburn University, in Alabama, and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, in Germany.

Zinc activates a plant compound known as hydroquinone, which boosts foods’ antioxidant properties. Hydroquinone alone cannot break down harmful free radicals, but when combined with zinc, a type of enzyme is created that helps prevent damage to organs and tissues.

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Harmful bacteria from the genus Mycobacterium have been shown to linger in showerheads and lead to lung infections through inhalation of steam. University of Colorado researchers analyzed 656 biofilms coating the inside of showerheads sent to them by volunteers throughout the U.S. and Europe, and found twice as much mycobacterium in showerheads from households receiving municipal water than in those receiving well water.

Chlorine disinfection

methods were suspected by the researchers. Plastic showerheads had levels that were, on average, two times lower than showerheads made of metal or metal and plastic components. “Hot spots” with high levels of mycobacteria—such as Hawaii, southern California, Florida, the upper Midwest and the mid-Atlantic states—generally overlapped regions where mycobacteriumrelated lung diseases are most prevalent.

Immigration to U.S. Lowers Healthy Gut Bacteria People in developing nations have much greater diversity in gut bacteria than Americans, but a University of Minnesota study of U.S. immigrants has found that six to nine months after moving to the U.S. and eating a Western diet, the gut bacteria of those from countries with predominantly non-Western diets changed to match gut bacteria typical of a Western diet, while their gut bacteria became less diverse and less healthy.

These effects increased with the duration of U.S. residence and were compounded across generations. The more “Westernized” a woman’s microbiome, the greater her risk of obesity. www.NWFNaturally.com

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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumbershaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at Universiti Sains Malaysia report that it can significantly improve symptoms and reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Half of 75 patients were given a placebo and the other half 1,500 milligrams three times a day of a bitter melon supplement.

After three months, the bitter melon group had significantly fewer symptoms and less knee pain and analgesic use, as well as lowered body weight, body mass index and fasting blood glucose levels.

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Ashwagandha Normalizes Hypothyroid Levels Ashwagandha, a traditional ayurvedic herb, can significantly improve symptoms of subclinical hypothyroidism, a condition that affects many women, a new double-blind clinical study shows. Researchers from India’s Sudbhawana Hospital tested 50 patients that had high circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. For eight weeks, half were given 600 milligrams a day of ashwagandha; the other half were given a placebo. In the treatment group, TSH levels fell by more than 17 percent, T4 levels increased by nearly 20 percent and T3 levels increased by more than 40 percent. “Ashwagandha treatment effectively normalized the serum thyroid indices during the eight-week treatment period in a significant manner,” the report concluded.

The Power of Thank-You Notes Practicing gratitude is a healthy habit, yet people often hesitate to write heartfelt thank-you notes to people that have touched their lives. Researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Texas, in Austin, report that writers underestimate how much people receiving those notes are surprised, happy and appreciative.

The researchers also found that the letter writers were unduly concerned about their ability to express their gratitude skillfully. While the writers worried about choosing the right words, the recipients felt happiness simply through the warmth of the gesture.

Walnut Leaves Improve Diabetic Health In a double-blind study of 40 Type-2 diabetes patients, Iranian researchers gave half of them 200 milligrams of an extract of walnut leaf (Juglans regia) for eight weeks and the other half a placebo. Although the walnut leaf extract had no significant effect on their blood glucose levels or insulin resistance, it significantly lowered systolic blood pressure and body weight in the patients.

Sniffing Dogs Can Detect Malaria After years of worldwide decline, malaria is on a worrisome upswing, but researchers from Durham University, in the UK, have found a quick, non-invasive,

low-cost detection method: dogs. Trained to sniff out malaria parasites in socks that West African children wore for one night, the canines correctly identified 70 percent among the infected and 90 percent among the uninfected children.

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Munching on almonds and walnuts significantly increases blood vessel dilation and reduces artery plaque, say West Virginia University scientists. In a two-day study, 27 overweight volunteers ate 77 grams of almonds (about 2.5 handfuls) along with their lunch one day; on another day, they ate 60 grams of walnuts (about two handfuls) with lunch. Measurements taken four hours after each meal found that both diets significantly increased blood vessel dilation and lowered markers of artery plaque. Both types of nuts also reduced heart rate and systolic blood pressure among the volunteers.

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Holy Basil Fights Tooth Infection Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), an Indian herb also known as holy basil, has been proven effective in studies in reducing stress, lowering blood sugar and healing wounds.

Now, research from India’s Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences has found that tulsi essential oil, used as a disinfectant, significantly reduced infection levels following root canals of primary molars in a study of 40 children. Although a triple antibiotic cream had better antibiotic properties, the researchers recommended tulsi for longstanding infections and to avoid antibiotic reactions and overuse.

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Children and teens that spend more than seven hours a day on screens have twice the risk of being diagnosed with anxiety or depression compared to those that spend one hour a day similarly engaged, concluded a San Diego State University study of more than 40,000 youngsters.

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Horse Sense

Wild Horses Ride Out the Storm North Carolina’s freeroaming wild horse herds on the Outer Banks have “ridden out” their share of storms. When Hurricane Florence struck the area in 2018, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund of Currituck County, where the herd lives, announced on Facebook, “The horses have lived on this barrier island for 500 years, and they are well-equipped to deal with 20

rough weather. They know where to go to stay high and dry, and are probably in better shape right now than most of us humans, who are scrambling with final preparations.” Historians believe the herds, which number about 100 horses, descend from those brought to the New World

by European explorers.

Instincts dating back five centuries compel the

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Insects around the world are in a crisis, and a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the problem is even more widespread than scientists first believed. In a pristine rain forest in Puerto Rico, the number of invertebrates—including moths, butterflies, spiders and grasshoppers—dropped 60-fold between 1977 and 2013, probably due to a fourdegree rise in average temperature. The lizards, birds and frogs that fed on them also seriously declined. In 2014, an international team of biologists estimated that globally in the past 35 years, the numbers of invertebrates such as beetles and bees had decreased by 45 percent.

Another recent study showed a 76 percent decrease in flying insects in the past few decades in German nature preserves. The food web may be being obliterated from the bottom: Insects pollinate three-quarters of our food crops, feed the birds and fish that are also consumed by larger species and are vital to the decomposition that keeps soil healthy and ecosystems running. “Nature’s resilient, but we’re pushing her to such extremes that eventually it will cause a collapse of the system,” Brad Lister, a co-author of the Puerto Rican study, told the New York Times.

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Sharp Decline Threatens Ecosystem

Following the removal two years ago of an obsolete dam in Manville, New Jersey, American shad are successfully spawning in the lower section of the Millstone River.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently observed juvenile fish there for the first time since 1845. American shad (Alosa sapidissima) are the largest member of the herring family and are anadromous, as they spend most of their lives in saltwater, but return to freshwater rivers each spring to spawn. They played an important role in American history and economics.

New Jersey Department of Emvironmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe says, “This species has an inherent tendency to recolonize once obstacles are removed from its migratory path.” During the Industrial Revolution, rivers were dammed for electric power and lakes, but during the last decade, dam removal has become a new call to action. Besides preventing fish migrations, dams also harm water quality in rivers by blocking water flow, trapping sediment and changing habitats.

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Shad Return After 174-Year Absence

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feral mustangs to either huddle on high ground, butts to the wind, or seek refuge in the maritime forest during storms, say experts. But news has come of a Shackleford Banks horse named Merlin that was fenced in an inundated quarantine site

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during the storm, according to the Foundation for Shackleford Horses.

Merlin somehow survived, and it “may have involved swimming,” says Margaret Poindexter, president of the foundation that co-manages the herd on National Park Service land.

Bat Cave Rescue

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A cold-loving fungus known as white-nose syndrome (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) originating in Eurasia, where bats evolved to develop immunity to it, began infecting 15 species of hibernating bats in North America in 2006. As the fungus grows over bats’ noses and wings, it disrupts their winter sleep, causing them to expend too much energy and burn up fat they need for winter survival. More than 6 million bats have succumbed to the disease so far. Some species are experiencing near total collapse: Little brown bat populations have been decimated by about 90 percent, while tricolored and northern long-eared bats are suffering losses of around 97 percent. Ecologists thought the fungus might halt at the Rockies, but by 2016 it had made its way to Washington State.

A collaboration between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, biologists, ecologists, mycologists, biochemists and other scientists at universities, NGOs and state, federal and tribal agencies have made significant progress in combating the fungus using genomics: Sequencing its genes has allowed them to determine its origin. Plans include treating the caves and mines in which the bats hibernate. It also appears that some species are developing resistance to the fungus or developing coping strategies, like waking up together every night to generate extra group warmth.

Scientists are trying to translate speech-paralyzed patients’ thoughts into speech using brain implants. The technique will potentially provide a brain/computer interface (BCI) to enable people with a spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke or other paralyzing conditions to “talk” again. Experts think a system that decodes whether a person is silently saying yes, no, hungry, pain or water is now within reach, thanks to parallel advances in neuroscience, engineering and machine learning. “We think we’re getting enough of an understanding of the brain signals that encode silent speech that we could soon make something practical,” says Brian Pasley, of the University of California, Berkeley.

The first BCI read electrical signals in the motor cortex corresponding to the intention to move, and used software to translate the signals into instructions to operate a computer cursor or robotic arm. In 2016, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh went a step further, adding sensors to a mind-controlled robotic arm so it produced sensations of touch.

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Tips for a Tree-Free Home Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use

If one in five households switched to electronic bills, statements and payments, the collective impact would save 151 million pounds of paper annually, eliminating 8.6 million full garbage bags and 2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the PayItGreen Alliance.

While computers continue to offer significant environmental benefits, there are other “tree-mendous” things we can do to conserve forest resources. n Paper bags can be substituted for plastic bags as trash can liners and serve as compost-ready receptacles for fruit and vegetable scraps. ChasingGreen.org describes many ways to reuse paper bags after cutting them along the seams; use them to wrap gifts and shipping boxes or let the kids paint or draw on them. n Use the blank side of sales receipts, envelopes, shopping lists and other paper scraps to jot down to-do lists, notes and more. The family can keep a small pile that everyone can tap into.

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n Choose paper products that are gentle on the Earth in how they are made. TreeZero Inc. (TreeZero. com) markets, supplies and distributes 100 percent carbonneutral paper made from recycled sugarcane waste fiber. n Consider “branching out” and help protect trees that are being threatened by overharvesting, development and the effects of climate change by supporting the Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees.org), a national nonprofit that plants trees in communities across the nation.

Get the shovels ready to pitch in when the Arbor Day Foundation (ArborDay.org) celebrates its 148th annual tree-planting events on April 26—especially important this year due to the destruction of many trees from recent hurricanes and fires.

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n Replace paper napkins and towels with cloth napkins or portions of old T-shirts that can be washed and reused.

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Michael Bloomberg at the special advance screening of Paris to Pittsburgh.

Changing Landscapes Climate Change Documentary Seeks Consensus

National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pittsburgh (free at NatGeoTV. com), a tribute to the impassioned efforts of individuals battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future and the Trump administration’s decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, the film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.

The film, which premiered in December in 172 countries in 43 languages, is directed and produced by Emmy Award winner Sidney Beaumont and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michael Bonfiglio.

It features local leaders and everyday citizens telling the stories behind climate-related recovery and resiliency. The documentary illustrates the tireless innovative efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including those in former coal boomtowns such as Pittsburgh, where Mayor Bill Peduto says, “There are now more jobs in renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania than coal, natural gas and oil combined.”

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FLORIDA'S WEED WOES State of Confusion

by Allison Gorman

The still-evolving landscape around medical marijuana has a lot of Floridians asking questions. No worries— we have (almost) all the answers.

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f Floridians are confused about how medical marijuana works in their state, it’s no wonder. After all, the legalization of this natural drug has been a two steps forward, one step back process.

First, medical marijuana was made legal in Florida for a relatively small subset of severe chronic health conditions, such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. Then last year, Florida voters okayed its use for a broader range of “like” conditions—that is, the sort of physical and emotional symptoms, such as chronic pain and anxiety, that often accompany those severe health conditions.

Now, under the new law, medically qualified patients can get a referral that enables them to purchase medical marijuana products at a state-approved dispensary.

And there are so many products! You can ingest them, vape them, rub them on your skin, smoke them … oh, sorry, you can’t smoke them. First you could, but now you can’t; Florida’s legislature wrote that restriction into the new law. But Gov. Ron DeSantis just announced that if the restriction isn’t lifted by March, he’ll drop the appeal preventing that from happening.

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So the state law is still being hashed out, and meanwhile Floridians who are interested in trying medical marijuana—a potentially life-changing treatment—are asking lots of questions.

Like, is it really OK to use medical marijuana if federal law still prohibits it?

What happens if I test positive for it at work? Can I use it and not get high? What’s the difference between medical marijuana and CBD? And why do I have to go to a dispensary for some CBD products, when I just saw a bunch of them at the gas station down the street?

Then there are the logistical questions, about time, cost and process. And, of course, there’s the most important question of all: Can medical marijuana help me?

With input from three local providers who offer medical marijuana referrals, we found some answers.

Who can use medical marijuana?

To get a medical marijuana card, you must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by an M.D. who’s approved to

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make medical marijuana referrals. Qualifying conditions include cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS); medical conditions similar or comparable to any of those conditions; chronic pain related to one of those conditions; or a terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the one making the medical marijuana referral.

What’s the process?

“If you try to figure it out on your own, it can seem complicated, but any doctor’s office that does these things can make it pretty simple,” says Kevin Hogan, D.C., owner of East Hill Medical Group.

Some practices, like East Hill, request that patients wanting a medical marijuana referral bring in medical records showing that they’ve been treated for a qualifying condition. Other practices will diagnose first-time patients before making a referral.

While the time spent on consultation and follow-up varies from one practice to another, the referring doctor generally talks with the patient about the various types of products and intake options (edible, topical, etc.), as well as the dispensary process, before uploading the referral—indicating dosage amount and often intake type—to the Florida Health Department Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).

Within minutes, the patient will receive an email from the state with instructions to submit a passport photo and $75.

About 10 days later, the patient will receive email notification that he or she is registered in the state system and can purchase medical marijuana from a dispensary. An official medical marijuana card will be issued within a few weeks.

The card must be renewed via medical referral every seven months. During that time, the referring physician can issue certifications for three 70-day supplies of product.

How much does it cost?

There’s the cost of the doctor’s visit, the cost of the medical marijuana card and then the cost of the products themselves. Kim Hawkes, senior manager of government

and public relations at Surterra Wellness, a dispensary based in Tallahassee, says products cost between $25 and $150 each, depending on the delivery device.

Currently insurance doesn’t cover the office visit unless the referring physician is also the patient’s primary care doctor for the qualifying condition, and it’s a regular visit. Patients should check with the referring physician about this.

Felipe Muñoz, mindfulness and meditation coach for Empathic Practice, a Pensacola clinic that offers medical marijuana referrals, says the issue of insurance has been confusing for patients. He often has to explain that insurance doesn’t cover medical marijuana products because they’re still federally illegal.

Then again, many prescription medications are pricey even with insurance.

If medical marijuana is a good or better substitute, with fewer side effects, it could be well worth the out-of-pocket expense.

Kent Beams, M.D., owner of Releaf Medical Marijuana Clinics, says that medical marijuana “is so often effective with pain management that many of our patients have decreased or completely stopped all of their prescription medications.”

What are the different types of marijuana products?

First of all, there are the various strains of marijuana, which are categorized into three main types that produce different effects.

Indica strains, which help with pain and insomnia, promote deep relaxation. Sativa strains, which help with depression, anxiety, pain and low energy associated with ALS, tend to improve mood. The hybrid strains combine qualities of both.

Then there are the various delivery systems. The one Americans are most familiar with—smoking—is self-explanatory but currently illegal in Florida. The closest legal equivalent is vaping, where the marijuana is heated (but not ignited) to release the active ingredients, which are inhaled as vapor.

There are edibles, whose appearance is strictly regulated so children won’t be attracted to them (no cute shapes); capsules, for folks who like their drugs in pill form; and tinctures—basically concentrated drops you put under your tongue. And then there are topicals—marijuana-infused February 2019 25

no card. He advises concerned patients to check with their HR department.

Speaking of illegal, how does that work?

creams and lotions absorbed by the skin.

William Haas, M.D., owner and medical director of Empathic Practice, notes that different people respond to marijuana in different ways, depending on their physiology, so consultation and follow-up with the referring doctor is key to ensuring that the patient achieves the best results possible.

“Each person is unique, and their response to any product needs to be carefully observed and customized,” Haas says. “What works for your friend may be wrong for you.”

Will medical marijuana make me useless, dangerous, or illegal at work?

That’s a complicated question.

First, it’s important to note that medical marijuana is designed and intended to be used like a pharmaceutical drug—that is, responsibly and precisely, for a specific condition.

Second, different strains of marijuana have different effects on different people (see above). Some strains might make you sleepy, while others might actually serve as pick-me-ups. The best doctors will help you figure out what strain works best with your physiology and lifestyle.

Third, there are certain things, like driving a vehicle, that you should never do if you feel buzzed—whether the buzz comes from alcohol, prescription medication or medical marijuana.

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a technique called microdosing. Muñoz explains in our sidebar, below.

Fifth, as Hogan points out, some employers, especially those with ties to the federal government, might not consider medical marijuana a legal drug—card or

Florida and federal law contradict each other and it’s a weird dynamic, for sure.

The OMMU’s website states it pretty clearly (if not grammatically correctly): “Medical marijuana is available in Florida, however, remains illegal under federal law.”

The fact is, since last fall’s election, 30 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized medical marijuana to some extent, and the federal government has shown little appetite for fighting what appears to be a losing battle in the court of public opinion.

At the state level, especially in Florida, the general attitude seems to be “Proceed with caution.” That is, develop strict protocols and regulate heavily.

There are bugs to be worked out in Florida, but so far, so good.

More from your local Medical Marijuana Providers East Hill Medical Group A Healthier Alternative

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r. Kevin Hogan isn’t shy about expanding his practice to meet his patients’ needs. That’s how his chiropractic practice grew into a health and wellness “one-stop shop,” East Hill Medical Group.

He starts listing the practitioners who work there—nurse practitioners, medical doctor, pediatrician, massage therapists, electrologists, estheticians—and then trails off. “Oh my gosh, I have a lot of people in here doing a lot of different things.”

But his decision to offer medical marijuana was less about growing his practice than about finding a new way to do something it stopped doing years ago: pain management.

Traditional pain management involves the use of prescription drugs— typically opioids or other narcotics—to control chronic pain and give patients a better quality of life. The drugs generally work for the first goal, but not the second.

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In fact, it’s quite the opposite, Hogan says.

East Hill Medical Group once included a pain management specialist, but Hogan says he found it increasingly hard to make that referral.

“It was difficult seeing how patients’

health would deteriorate after they started taking all these different medications they were putting them on, even though it did help manage their pain,” he says. “So when medical marijuana became available here in Florida to a broader audience, that’s when I knew it was something I should offer.”

Now Hogan and referring physician Blake Sayre, M.D., are regularly thanked by patients grateful to be living comfortably without prescription medications.

“We get a lot of that,” Hogan says.

“It’s made a huge difference in many people’s lives."

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How does CBD fit into the picture?

This has been a little confusing, because there are two types of CBD. The kind you saw at the gas station down the street (and lots of other places) is legal everywhere in the country. It’s derived from hemp, so it contains only trace amounts of THC (the compound in marijuana responsible for its psychotropic effects). It won’t make you high.

Hemp-derived CBD has been marketed as something of a miracle drug, and while some people have reported that they’ve experienced the sort of health benefits medical marijuana provides, there’s no record of evidence that it is a reliably effective medical treatment. It’s also important to note that hemp-derived CBD products aren’t regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“These products suffer the same problems as any other herbal medication,” Muñoz says. “You’re buying something that might be mislabeled, that’s not strictly regulated … we just advise a lot of care where you purchase your product, whatever that is, and be cautious with the research behind it.”

CBD products sold through dispensaries, on the other hand, are FDA regulated.

They are derived from marijuana, so they contain higher levels of THC, but they still won’t make you high.

“I recommend CBD products that are derived from marijuana only,” Beams says.

“This is the most reliable source of CBD that is a good alternative to prescription and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. The conditions for which patients seek medical marijuana often involve chronic conditions that are significantly helped with CBD.”

Wait, you didn’t answer my question!

We tried to hit the high spots—see what we did there?—but this is a complex topic.

The OMMU has an exhaustive Q&A on its webpage (under FloridaHealth.gov). There’s more great info at EmpoweringWellness.org, from the nonprofit that’s helped steer the national debate on the issue by advocating for smart medical marijuana policies.

Empathic Practice A Holistic Approach

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mpathic Practice takes a holistic approach to health, and to medical marijuana.

“We’re focused on wellness beyond medication,” says William Haas, M.D., owner and medical director. “We feel that mindfulness, not medication alone, is the right path for your journey to your best self.”

What that looks like in practice is thorough consultation and consistent follow-up, as well as mindfulness training—both to complement the marijuana’s effects and to empower patients to manage their pain, anxiety or other chronic problems with less reliance on marijuana (or any other substance).

Felipe Muñoz, mindfulness and meditation coach at Empathic Practice, says their medical marijuana referrals come with four guided group meditation sessions and a personal consultation to learn exercises for easing pain, stress and anxiety during the wait for state approval.

Releaf Medical Marijuana Clinics Promoting a Balanced Lifestyle

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hile Kent Beams, M.D., established Releaf Medical Marijuana Clinics for the sole purpose of helping qualifying Florida residents get their medical marijuana cards, he and his staff offer various treatments to address many medical and wellness issues.

“My practice philosophy has always been to help patients maximize their health and quality of life through natural supplementation of nutrients, hormones, dietary and lifestyle changes, and medical marijuana when needed,” Beams says.

“For many people, medical marijuana is a component of several supplements necessary for a balanced lifestyle.”

At Releaf, patients are guided through the entire process of getting a medical card, he says. “We educate our new patients in how to begin the process of discovering their own best dosage

“Our patients have made the decision to take control of their wellness by any means possible. Mindfulness and medical marijuana is a potent combination for change,” Haas says.

Empathic Practice also places a strong

focus on ensuring that the patient ends up with the right strain of medical marijuana.

Different strains have different effects and therefore are better suited for certain conditions, Muñoz says, plus two people might react very differently to the same strain, depending on their physiology.

He says patients are offered genetic testing so they can avoid the expensive and time-consuming process of trial and error to find the best strain for them. They are also taught about microdosing—using small amounts of medical marijuana to get the health benefits without the buzz.

“We really think it’s good to go low and slow, because you don’t want to get high and crash,” Muñoz says. “This allows you to have a better experience overall.”

801 E. Cervantes St., Ste. C, Pensacola, FL. 850-777-3334. EmpathicPractice.us. relief of their symptoms. We are compliant with Florida laws and are committed to making sure patients understand and avoid confusion.”

Part of the education process is clearing up patients’ misconceptions about medical marijuana, he says. For example, most people using medical marijuana don’t gain weight or experience increased appetite, unless they’re underweight and normally have trouble eating enough.

He says many patients also don’t understand the qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, particularly PTSD, which can manifest itself in a variety of ways.

“If you have chronic pain, anxiety, depression or insomnia, you may be suffering symptoms of PTSD,” he says.

“Please let us know, and we can refer you to a licensed professional who can provide a diagnosis.”

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One thing I’d say is, learn spray the exam room ssential oils are derived from all you can before using with lavender between appointments to calm plant-based oils around pets. anxious clients. sources, leading people Sally Morgan, ~Gary Richter, integrative to equate natural with safe; but that’s not always veterinarian and founder of a physical therapist and advanced certithe case. Knowing how Ultimate Pet Nutrition fied practitioner of the and when to use oils is gentle animal bodywork therapy known vital, according to Gary Richter, DVM, an integrative veterinarian and medical director as Tellington TTouch, sees clients in her of Holistic Veterinary Care, in Oakland, Northampton, Massachusetts, office. “I California. A veterinarian trained in the use put a drop of a peace and calming blend of essential oils understands the properties or lavender on the carpet or a pillow,” she of each oil, along with its proper dilution and says. “It relaxes the animal and dissipates application, a subject not generally taught the smells of previous clients. I don’t use in traditional veterinary schools; holistic diffusers. The odor can be too strong for medicine requires additional training. their sensitive noses. There’s also a danger

With proper use under professional it could spill and be licked up.” guidance, essential oils can be part of a

Certified Professional Dog Trainer larger treatment plan, says Richter. Cats Knowledge Assessed Kim Paciotti, owner of are generally more sensitive to oils because Training Canines, LLC, based in Statesville, they don’t metabolize medicine as effiNorth Carolina, finds the scent of green apciently as dogs, he notes. “As one professor ples relieves anxiety and soothes upset tumused to tell our veterinary class, ‘Cats are mies for dogs and puppies that suffer from not small dogs, so they can’t be treated as if motion sickness. “Cotton balls placed inside they are’—always good to remember.” a small container clipped to the outside of their crates deliver the smell,” she says. “They Soothing Effects don’t have direct contact, but still reap the Just as chamomile tea relaxes humans, anxbenefits, allowing the dogs to self-medicate ious dogs find its scent calming. Some vets by sniffing when they feel the need.”

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Kimberley Wallace, founder of kW Sustainable Brands, in San Diego, burns organic, sweet basil-scented candles for their antiviral, antibacterial properties. Her pugs love the smell. “Our rescue pug has mast cell tumors which compromise her immune system. I do my due diligence to buy all-natural products whenever I can.”

Proceed With Caution Pure essential oils are far too strong to use undiluted, Richter says.

Age, physical condition and species are so varied that guessing which oil and how to use it can be dangerous to the pet. “Skin irritation like a hot spot or rash is a relatively minor problem that could benefit from the right essential oil. An open wound requires a veterinary visit,” he says. “Some oils aren’t recommended unless under veterinary guidance. Reactions can range from mere annoyance to toxicity.”

Wintergreen, melaleuca, pennyroyal, tea tree and pine oils cause the most reported problems for dogs, according to PetPoisonHelpline.com. Peppermint, cloves, cinnamon and oregano oil also can be quite strong and require educated use, says Richter.

An uneven gait, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and weakness can be symptoms of toxicity, requiring immediate veterinary care to prevent damage to the central nervous system or organ failure.

In its fragrance and taste, plants have defense mechanisms to ward off destructive insects or to attract bees and butterflies.

Those same properties can help people and animals. The plant’s natural compounds can ward off fungi, bacteria, parasites or inflammation. However, just reading a label isn’t enough to know which oils will work best for these problems.

“The Animal Desk Reference II: Essential Oils for Animals, Second Edition, by Melissa Shelton, is a reader-friendly guide,” says Richter. “I touch on the subject in my book The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats, but for deeper study, I recommend Shelton’s book.”

“One thing I’d say is, learn all you can before using oils around pets,” Richter says. “There’s not a one-size-fits-all formula for dilution for safe use. There are too many variables with oils and animals.”

Be more than a well-meaning pet lover—also be well-educated.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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en Page is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and author of Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy.

A relationship, intimacy and dating expert, he has led hundreds of workshops on intimacy and spirituality and taught at Columbia University, the Omega Institute and the Garrison Institute. Page also hosts the Deeper Dating Podcast (DeeperDatingPodcast.com).

What are Core Gifts, and what role do they play in the search for lasting love?

In my decades of work as a psychotherapist and coach, I’ve come to realize again and again that the qualities people feel most embarrassed or awkward about—their deepest insecurities—are some of their greatest gifts.

These Core Gifts are like secret parts of ourselves that we often want to hide because we feel so vulnerable around them. But these gifts are where we have the greatest sensitivity and passion; they’re the things we feel and care the most deeply about and the keys to finding someone who really loves us for who we are. When we learn to lead with and cherish our Core Gifts instead of hiding them away, the story of our romantic life completely changes.

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quiet violence against our most authentic self, and it always leads us into situations where we end up feeling diminished or hurt. The degree to which we feel ashamed of those vulnerable parts of ourselves is the degree to which we’re going to be attracted to people who are bad for us.

How can we move past our insecurities to discover and honor our Core Gifts?

If you find yourself repeatedly attracted to people who don’t treasure you for who you are, there are Core Gift qualities you haven’t learned to honor. Anywhere you’re insecure, you can ask yourself questions that really change the way you think about yourself. What might be the gift that lies inside this insecurity, and how have I not honored it? Who are the people in my life who have valued my gifts and how did that feel?

You can also discover your Core Gifts by asking yourself what sensitivities keep getting stepped on or neglected—those are qualities you haven’t learned to treasure enough yet.

Why is it important to differentiate between what you call Attractions of Inspiration and Attractions of Deprivation?

This is perhaps the most important distinction you can make in your search for love.

Attractions of Deprivation are attractions to people who are only sometimes available to love and treat you well, but you become deeply invested in trying to get them to love you because you’re unconsciously trying to heal old childhood wounds through the relationship.

But there are also Attractions of Inspiration; these are people who inspire you by who they are in the world and how they treat you and others. When you start really learning how to honor and lead with your Core Gifts, your attractions change. You’ll start becoming attracted to available people who love you for who you are.

Deciding to say no to Attractions of Deprivation to only pursue Attractions of Inspiration is quite simply the most important decision you’ll ever make in your search for healthy love.

What is the Wave of Distancing, and how can it sabotage relationships?

The Wave of Distancing is the single greatest saboteur of healthy love that I know of.

If you haven’t yet learned to honor your Core Gifts, you’ll want to flee when you meet Attractions of Inspiration who are available and kind. You may begin noticing qualities about them that irritate you and find yourself wanting to leave—this is what I call the Wave.

The Wave is fear, because something deep inside you knows that this person could be special, and to open yourself up to and possibly be hurt by a kind person is a very scary thing. So your psyche unconsciously protects you by making you want to flee, and if you don’t understand this, then you may leave what could be a wonderful relationship.

If you do understand it, you’ll come to realize that like a wave, it hits hard, but then passes. If you can stick around long enough and just keep enjoying that person throughout the Wave, those feelings will disappear and the attraction will return.

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Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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These behaviors ugs don’t just feel A Primal Need good; they do also turn down our for Connection good. A simple biological response Mata Amritanandamayi, embrace can boost our to stress and may a 65-year-old Indian spirihealth and mood, connect tual leader better known even improve us spiritually and even help as Amma, has hugged mend society. how our immune tens of millions of people

Hugs and other types system works. around the world, earning of affectionate touching her the nickname, “the ~Michael Murphy, can provide numerous hugging saint.” benefits in the face of researcher Amma’s tradition of threats or stress, according hugging people grew organically, from hugto Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a researcher ging someone she noticed in distress, to how with the Laboratory for the Study of she receives massive crowds clamoring for Stress, Immunity and Disease at Carnegie one of her loving, compassionate embraces.

Mellon University, in Pittsburgh. “The

“A hug is a gesture that reveals the research shows that touch behaviors like spiritual truth that, ‘We are not two—we hugs reduce negative responses to threats are one,’” says Swami Amritaswaruand make people feel happier, more secure pananda, one of Amma’s senior disciples. and more supported.”

“In today’s world, where people often feel

In a study of 404 adults, Carnegie alienated and lonely, a hug can uplift and Mellon researchers looked at how social support and hugs affected participants’ sus- make us feel reconnected to the people and world around us.” ceptibility to the common cold after being

Intention is key to the exchange of exposed to the virus. “People experiencing energy that occurs with a hug, says Amrilots of conflict are more likely to get a cold taswarupananda. “What is important is the when exposed to a virus,” says Murphy. sincerity behind the action—the genuine “But individuals who also tend to receive feeling of love and compassion. A simple lots of hugs appear protected from this adglance or mere touch of the hand can have ditional risk.”

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that same power to make us feel whole if that genuine, heartfelt connection is there.”

Hugs tap into that fundamental human need to belong, says Murphy. “Hugs and other forms of affectionate touch act as powerful reminders that we belong. “These behaviors also turn down our biological response to stress and may even improve how our immune system works.” For example, researchers think that touching might trigger our body to release oxytocin, a hormone that can reduce fear and improve social bonding, Murphy notes. Hugs and the associated oxytocin release can have powerful ripple effects in the body, decreasing heart rate and levels of stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, along with improving immune function and pain tolerance. Oxytocin can also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine.

Bridging Divides With a Hug While Murphy cautions that the jury is out on the effects of hugs on strangers, as most research has been done on embraces between loved ones, Ken Nwadike, Jr. has built a national campaign around the concept. Known as the “free hugs guy”, the former competitive runner began offering up hugs during the 2014 Boston Marathon, the year after the deadly bombing.

Nwadike has since brought the Free Hugs Project to more divisive spaces, from political rallies to protests, offering hugs to all to spread love and inspire change.

The Los Angeles activist’s all-embracing hugs are a symbol of unconditional love, respect and unity at a time when tensions and political divisions are running high. For Nwadike, hugs are a way of de-escalating conflict and mending the human divide.

“Communities are divided because of fear, hatred and misunderstanding. Starting the conversation with kindness, rather than hatred, will get us a lot further,” he says.

Consent is always important, and not everyone appreciates an unsolicited hug. But like compliments, hugs are free to give and usually well received. As humans, we bear arms that were built not to harm, but to heal.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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s a special meal for Valentine’s Day or any other, many plant-based dishes are so tasty that no one will miss the meat. Low in fat and sugar and high in ingredients that promote heart health, the following recipes are courtesy of Carol D’Anca, a board-certified nutrition practitioner and author of Real Food for Healthy People: A Recipe & Resource Guide, in Highland Park, Illinois.

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Rich in dietary fiber and low in fat, butternut squash with low-salt vegetable broth and spices is an easy-to-make soup loaded with nutrients and flavor. Allow 40 to 45 minutes to roast the squash.

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3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Dash red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper Pepitas or pumpkin seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a heavy baking pan with parchment paper. Spread squash cubes in a single layer, using two lined pans if needed. Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Alternate method: Wash the squash. Make several slits to allow for escaping steam.

Roast whole in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft and easy to peel and cut.

Transfer the roasted squash to a food processor or heavy-duty blender. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add additional broth to reach desired consistency.

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Pasta is guilt-free when we use a whole wheat variety that digests more slowly than white flour pasta, avoiding blood sugar spikes, D’Anca says. Gluten-free, grainfree or vegetable pasta can be substituted for whole grain pasta. Fresh asparagus is recommended. If it’s not in season, consider red chard for its bright red and green colors and abundance of vitamins K, A and C. It’s a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron and dietary fiber.

Whole Grain Pasta with Asparagus and Tomato Coulis Yields: 6 servings for dinner or 8 as a smaller first course.

1 lb of your favorite whole grain pasta 3 large cloves garlic, roasted for about 25 minutes in their skins 3 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Use red, orange, yellow or a mix of colors 1½ Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 lb fresh asparagus, pencil thin is best (if not available, substitute red chard) ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup white wine or white wine vinegar Squeeze garlic from its skins into a large skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is reduced and thickened to a sauce (coulis), about 20 to 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta well and place back in the pan. Add tomato coulis and olives. Toss well to infuse flavors. Let warm for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are available in white, orange, green and purple. Lycopene gives red tomatoes their color, may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Yellow tomatoes have twice as much iron and zinc and

higher levels of vitamin B and folate to help red blood cells. Darker tomatoes ranging from purple to black produce higher levels of antioxidants for a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Don’t overlook green tomatoes, which are higher in vitamin K and calcium than reds or yellows.

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12 small mushrooms, sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips 1 yellow pepper, cut in strips 1 red onion, cut into wedges, or 1½ cups leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned, and cut chiffonade-style About 6 cloves of garlic, peeled 2, 14-oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Balsamic or white wine vinegar

Preheat oven to 400° F. Put mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion and garlic in a large roasting pan. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables caramelize.

Remove the pan and turn the vegetables over. Add the chickpeas and rosemary and return to the oven. Roast for another 30 to 45 minutes until the edges of the vegetables start to turn dark and the chickpeas are browning.

Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, toss and serve warm as is or over quinoa.

Guilt-Free Chocolate Dessert

“Chocolate desserts usually include loads of sugar and butter, making them a highly processed and saturated-fat food,” says D’Anca. “These treats deliver the good fat of cacao nibs and the antioxidants of raw cacao.”

Almond Butter and Raw Cacao Chocolate Truffles Yields: 12 servings 1 cup almond meal ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao, organic 3 Tbsp grade B maple syrup 1 tsp organic vanilla ¼ cup raw almonds, ground ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground Finely ground nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts, shredded coconut or raw cacao for texture and added flavor Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix them to a smooth batter. Chill the batter for about 20 minutes.

Roll into either bite-sized or larger balls to serve as is or roll in nuts, coconut or cacao for texture and added taste.

For more recipes and information about nutrition and heart health provided by D’Anca, visit FoodNotMeds.com.

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

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ow we spend our money is important, but how and where we save it matters just as much. Today’s financial marketplace offers diverse options for values-based investing and banking, regardless of interests or assets.

Sustainable, responsible and impact investing is rapidly expanding. Professionally managed assets in the U.S. using socially responsible investment (SRI) strategies grew from $8.7 trillion to $12 trillion in the last two years, according to a 2018 report by the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. This represents 26 percent—about one in four dollars—of all U.S. assets under professional management.

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While large numbers of investors are moving their money responsibly, changing bank accounts can still feel difficult to many people, says Fran Teplitz, executive co-director of the Washington, D.C., nonprofit Green America, which works to promote a more sustainable economy.

To make the sometimes intimidating bank-changing process a little easier, Green America’s Get a Better Bank campaign at GreenAmerica.org/GetABetterBank breaks it down into bite-sized steps. “Educate yourself on the issues with the conventional banking industry, from Wall Street speculation to predatory lending practices,” says Teplitz.

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People don’t need to sacrifice banking needs for their values. Reflect upon what’s important in a financial institution, and then shop around for the right fit. Credit unions and community development banks that lend in local and underserved communities are often great choices, says Teplitz. Green America’s Get a Better Bank database is a great starting point for responsible banking options.

Investing for the Future For longer-term investing, there are more vehicles available to responsibly assist investors toward their financial and social goals. While responsible investing once meant simply screening out “sin stocks”, like tobacco, guns and gambling, which were available only to investors able to make a large minimum deposit, today there are values-based funds to suit every cause and income level.

“Socially responsible investing has come a long way since it got off the ground in this country during the apartheid divestiture movement in the 1980s,” says Gary Matthews, an investment advisor and CEO of SRI Investing LLC, headquartered in New York City.

Countering some investor concerns about underperforming SRI funds, there is a growing body of evidence to show that money that does good can also do well. The firm Nuveen TIAA Investments assessed the leading SRI equity indexes over the long term and “found no statistical difference in returns compared to broad market benchmarks,” nor any additional risks, according to a 2017 report Responsible Investing: Delivering Competitive Performance.

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Fossil fuel-free portfolios are trending, Matthews notes—which Green America encourages. While acknowledging the ever-fluctuating price of oil, Matthews says

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A subset of SRI investments, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing focuses less on what sector a company is in than on how they conduct their business. The way companies treat their employees and respond to climate change are factors that may have a positive influence on financial performance.

Robo-advisors, a recent arrival in the SRI sector, are online investment services that automate money management.

Robo-advisor companies make it easier for people to invest and leverage technology to keep fees down, although they usually do not offer in-depth impact research on the companies within the financial products they offer, according to Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, an impact investment company in Santa Monica, California.

Swell evaluates thousands of companies to build diversified portfolios of businesses aligned with at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Like most SRI firms, Swell offers retirement IRAs (individual retirement accounts), as well as more liquid brokerage accounts, with a minimum initial deposit of $50.

While the array of investment options can be daunting, investors should aim for progress, rather than perfection, in their portfolios. As the money and impact in a portfolio grows, so does an investor’s confidence and knowledge.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Free Intro to Pilates Footwork Class – 9:4510:15am. The Pilates Barre Pensacola is happy to welcome Pilates, TRX, and Guided Meditation Instructor, Emily Gold, back to teaching after being away for 2 years. Mats are provided, space is limited to 6, reserve your spot by calling or texting. Free. The Pilates Barre Pensacola, 1010 N 12th Ave, Ste 121, Pensacola. 850-384-5599.

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Baking soda and vinegar can only go so far. Learn that next step so that you can eliminate the need for any further synthetic cleaners or stain removers to ever grace the inside of your home by creating your own solutions during the event. Bring your friends and leave with your new cleaners and a complimentary E-book. Ever'man Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-499-3670. DianaPereira@live. com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 New Moon Meetup – Noon–1pm. Chant select mantras and decode mysteries of thyself, especially as it regards physical health, mental fitness, and the purpose of our lives. Ideal for anyone seriously committed to living the highest quality life possible while in pursuit of the highest truth. Free. Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio, 875 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste 4, Pensacola. 510-394-5418. Damon@ HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com. HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Essential Oils Essentials – 5:30-6:30pm. Essential oils have been used for over 6000 years for the

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Writing to Transform Workshop – 11am12:30pm. Writing group dedicated to experiencing the power of healing by owning and sharing our stories, rewriting old narratives, and becoming whole in a safe space with community & support.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Cannabis Curious Seminar – 5:30–6:30pm. Open seminar explaining the benefits, misconceptions, and qualifying conditions for Medical Marijuana in the state of Florida. Free. Empathic Practice, 801 E Cervantes St, Pensacola. 850-777-3334. Contact@ EmpathicPractice.us. EmpathicPractice.US. Emerge: Intuitive Painting – 6-8:30pm. Paint intuitively to unleash the "stuff" that can clog up a life. From past traumas to the day-to-day dramas of being a mama, an employee, a sister, a daughter, etc. These sessions help you rediscover your intuitive voice and reclaim your personal power. Spend time getting centered then move into painting with abandon. Perfection not allowed. Paint to let go, surrender, and give in to what the Universe has in store for you. RSVP @ http://bit.ly/emergepainting. $33. Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio, 875 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste 4, Pensacola. 510473-5602. Kiala@HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

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Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio, 875 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste 4, Pensacola. 510-4735602. Kiala@HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

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Keep Calm & Control those Emotions – 11am12:30pm. Learn how our limbic system allows essential oils to affect change quickly in our emotions, and those of our irate family members, to help us stay calm and balanced regardless of what life throws in our direction. All those that attend receive a e-book. Bring your friends and leave the event with your own personalized roller ball recipes to keep those emotions in check. Ever'man Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850499-3670. DianaPereira@live.com. FindEssentialHealth.weebly.com.

We have Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Dairy Free & Vegan Products.

LOW CARB BREAD NOW AVAILABLE!

Check our everyday low prices for: Quality Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals Organic Food, and more.

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Soul Collage Workshop – 1-5pm. A deep discovery introduction workshop for those new to SoulCollage®. Join Kiala Givehand for a 4-hr journey towards self-care, self-study, and self-compassion.

Through guided introspection you may discover meaningful insights and hidden gems about your most authentic self. Blending healing and creativity by creating personal guidance cards, this process is gentle, but powerful. No artistic experience necessary. $55. Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio, 875 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste 4, Pensacola. 510473-5602. Kiala@HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

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ongoing events

sunday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 8:30-9:30am and Wed. 6:30-7:30pm. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system. It teaches that the way to universal love and peace— or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy.

Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text.

Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing now a holy instant. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2948. Unity@UnityPNS.org.

30A Farmers' Market – 9am-1pm. Find local grass fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Local and regioal honey, including Tupelo honey, homemade from scratch breads, pies, and pastries. Pickled veggies, jams, salsa's, BBQ sauces, pesto sauce, tuna & shrimp dips, and the best Maryland Crabcakes you have ever had. In addition beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. 28 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach. 850-499-4697. 30aFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 30aFarmersMarket.

Unity Spiritual Service – 10am. Discover “A Positive Path for Spiritual Living.” All people have sacred worth and are welcome at Unity Pensacola.

As minister, Rev. Jamie’s passion for the truth and a spirit-filled life is evident in all that he does.

Charismatic and soulful, his messages are clear, relevant and enlightening. Donations Appreciated.

Unity Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacoal.

850-438-2277. Unity@UnityPNS.org.

Transmission Group World Service Meditation – 10:30-11:30am. Simple, potent and always free.

Pensacola. Ever'mans Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Share-international.us.

Community Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Free yoga class to introduce our newest teachers at Dragonfly Yoga, with donations for this class going to The Southern Dog Rescue. Beginning with breath, meditation and then a multi-level Vinyasa flow, cool down and savasana. Free. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St, Ste 2, FWB. DragonflyYoga.com.

monday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 8:30-9:30am.

Mon, Wed, Fri. For those individuals who have a strong foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate.

Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola.

850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

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Pilates Equipment Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Tues/ Thurs, Mon 12-1, Sat 9-10. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Limited to 6. $30 drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

Pilates Modified Equipment Class – 9:4510:45am. Mon,Wed,Fri. For those with conditions such as osteoporosis, disc pathologies, arthritis and joint replacements. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Strech and Release – 10:15-11:15am. Regular stretching increases flexibility and builds strength regardless of age or physical condition. This class provides props such as straps and blocks to gently stretch and strengthen your body. Only 5 spots available, arrive 15 min. early to sign-in and set up. Private individual and group classes are also available. $10 Fall Special. Call to pre-register 850651-2286., Bodyworks by Bull, 4 9th Ave. Ste. B, Shalimar. BodyworksByBull.com.

Pilates Intermediate Equipment Class – Noon1pm. Plus Tue &Thur-5:30pm, Sat-9am. Challenging exercises for those who have a foundation in the Pilates fundamentals. Improves strength, posture, alignment and flexibility. Limited to 6 participants. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836.

PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Pilates Multi-Level Mat Class – 5:30-6:30pm. And Tues, 8:30am. For those who have basic understanding of fundamentals of Pilates Mat. Uses a variety of different props, ex. stability balls, rollers, rings, etc to algin, strengthen, and increase flexibility. Limited to 8 participants. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate.

Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola.

850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

tuesday Pilates Multi-level & Beginning Mat Class – 8:309:30am. Multi-Level Mat/9:45-10:45am Beginning Mat. Increase strength, flexibility, alignment, improve your posture, and love how your body feels after just one hour of corrective movement exercises! Cost $10 account rate/$15 drop-in rate.

All mat classes limited to 8 participants. Call 850287-5836 or visit www.pilatescoretraining.com to register. $10 account; $15/drop-in. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.

Nia: Mindful Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm Tues & Thurs. 9-10am Wed & Fri. Nia is an expressive cardio workout that blends simple, low impact moves from the Dance Arts, Martial Arts and Healing Arts, providing a whole body workout for your mind, body and spirit. Nia is effective, exhilarating and fun. First class free. Communio, 904 E. Scott St, Pensacola. 980-475-2194. MoveWithKat@gmail. com. NiaNow.com/kat-m.

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

www.NWFNaturally.com

Gentle-time Yoga – 6-7pm. And Thurs, 12-1pm.An easy yoga class with slow movements focusing on proper alignment with the use of blankets, blocks, and straps. Perfect for the beginner and experienced student wanting an easier pace. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in and set up. Only 5 spots available.

Call ahead to pre-register. Private individual and group classes are also available. $10 Fall Special.

Bodyworks by Bull, 4 9th Ave, Ste B, Shalimar.

850-651-2286. BodyworksByBull.com.

Chakra Healing Sound Bath – 7-7:30pm. A sound healing concert is a super relaxing 30- minute concert of healing tones produced by crystal singing bowls and Solfeggio frequency tuning forks that recharge and balance the body's electromagnetic field and restore a sense of inner peace. Sound healing has been shown to help regulate blood pressure, alleviate stress, ground and stabilize the body's energies, and is recommended as a regular practice. If you want to sleep better than ever, come experience it. As you relax deeply and recharge, you'll have more energy than ever. Reservations Recommended. $20 Book online at: https://fareharbor.com/shandabeachlife/items/112849. Call or text Shanda at 239-560-6667. 30A Paddleboard Yoga / Inner Chi Wellness, 78 Ricker Ave,SRB.Shanda@ InnerChiWellness.com. InnerChiWellness.com.

Honor Military Yoga Class – 7-8:15pm. Honoring those who serve, have served, and family members holding DOD IDs – US Armed Forces welcome for free. All others may join for a drop-in fee of $12. Beginners welcome and multi-level Hatha yoga class with breath awareness, meditation, sun salutations, restorative cool down, and savasana.

Come build strength, flexibility, and clarity of the mind with those that serve this country. Free w/ID or $12. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St. SE, Bldg 2, FWB. 850-218-2575. DragonflyYoga.com.

wednesday Gyrokinesis Class – noon-1pm. This movement system allows the entire body to be worked through spinal movement. Gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic flowing movements.

Most of the exercises are performed sitting on a stool. Limited to 8. $15/drop-in, $10/account rate.

Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola.

850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

Group Guided Meditations at Empathic Practice – 5:30-7pm. Take 30 minutes of your day to relax and bring renovating energy that will help you feel better through the rest of the week. 8 spots per week, call for sign-up. $15. Empathic Practice , 801 E Cervantes St, Pensacola. 850-777-3334. Contact@ EmpathicPractice.us. EmpathicPractice.US. Flow Motion Meditation – 6-7pm. A breathcentric dynamic practice where coordinated movement extends from inhales/exhales. Great for all levels and newbies. Bring your yoga mat. Free.

Healing Arts Creativity & Empowerment Studio, 875 E Nine Mile Rd, Ste 4, Pensacola. 510-4735602. Kiala@HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

HealingArtsCreativeStudio.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6:30-7:30pm and Sun. 8:30-9:30am. A Course in Miracles is a complete self-study spiritual thought system.

It teaches that the way to universal love and peace—or remembering God—is by undoing guilt through forgiving others. The Course thus focuses on the healing of relationships and making them holy. Wednesdays’ discussion is time to share our experience of embracing now a holy instant.

Sundays’ gathering is a time to study the text. Love Offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola. 850-438-2948. Unity@UnityPNS.org.

UnityPNS.org.

Transmission Group World Service Meditation – 7:15-8:30pm. Simple, potent and always free.

Pensacola. Ever'mans Co-operative, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. Share-international.us.

thursday Body Rolling and Myofascial Release Stretch Class – 8:30-9:30am. Specialized compression balls and foam rollers, myofascial trigger points are released and pain can be eased or eliminated. The newly elongated muscle can then be strengthened even further with greater ease. Limited to 8. $15 drop-in, $10/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. Pilates CoreTraining.com.

Strech and Release – 1:30-2:30pm. Regular stretching increases flexibility and builds strength regardless of age or physical condition. This class provides props such as straps and blocks to gently stretch and strengthen your body. Only 5 spots available, arrive 15 min. early to sign-in and set up. Private individual and group classes are also available. $10 Fall Special. Call to pre-register 850651-2286., Bodyworks by Bull, 4 9th Ave. Ste. B, Shalimar. BodyworksByBull.com.

friday Stretch Therapy – 8-11am. Instructor Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB is a JF Barnes' Expert Level Myofascial Release Therapist teaches simple methods to releive aches, pain and tightness with the use of therapy balls and a chair or yoga mat. Stretch therapy helps heal from surgeries and injuries –and maintains and improves overall health. Bring a bath towel and yoga mat if available. Suggested donation of $10 or $80 for 10 classes. Magnolia Tribe Chiropractic, 17287 US Hwy. 331 S, Freeport.

850-231-9131. CaringTouch4Therapy@gmail. com. CaringTouchTherapy.net.

Relax and Unwind Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. This class combines a gentle flow with the opening of longerheld, deeply stretching yin yoga postures. Yin yoga takes a more meditative approach, allowing the mind to go in and find stillness. A great way to release tension and unwind from the week. $5. Uru Yoga , 913 E Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 26A, Gulf Breeze.

Kundalini and Ashtanga Inspired Yoga – 5:306:30pm. 3 spots per week, call for sign up. 60 minutes of semi-private sessions with our certified wellness coach and yoga instructor Amanda Simmons. $20. Empathic Practice, 801 E Cervantes St, Pensacola. 8507773334. Contact@empathicpractice.us. EmpathicPractice.US.

30A Farmers’ Markets 30A Farmers’ Market

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Convenient Locations

In the Rosemary Beach Community 28 N. Barrett Square Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 Sundays Year Round: 9am-1pm CONTACT: Diane Kolopanas • 850-499-4697 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza

1003C John Sims Parkway Niceville, Florida 32578 Saturdays Year Round: 9am-1pm

30A Farmers’ Market at Seascape Resort

90 Seascape Drive Miramar Beach, Florida 32550 March 6,13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17

Re-opening Memorial Day-Labor Day

Wednesdays: 9am-1pm

Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market at Sandestin

Grand Park (Between Tommy Bahamas and Cantina Laredo) 600 Grand Blvd • Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Saturdays Year Round: 9am-1pm February 2019 45

classifieds Submit classified entries online only at NWFNaturally.com. The submission form is located on the Advertising web page or call 850-687-0826. $20 for 20 words, $1 per extra word, per month.

Due date is the 15th of the month prior to month published.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

saturday Pilates Advanced Equipment Class – 7:4511:15am. 9am-Intermediate; 10:15am-Beginners.

Improve your posture, strength and flexibility.

Classes use a variety of Reformers, Towers, and Wunda Chairs, along with small props to enhance the exercises. Experience what it feels like to feel good in your body. Limited to 6. $30/drop-in, $25/account rate. Pilates Core Training, 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCore Training.com.

30A Farmers' Market – 9am-1pm. Find local Grass-fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Best honey, including Tupelo honey, homemade from scratch bread, pies, and pastries.

Pickled veggies, jams, salsa's, BBQ sauces, pesto sauce, tuna & shrimp dips, and the best Maryland Crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautiful arts & crafts, including fusion glass, jewelery, handmade stationery, and beautiful soaps. Free. 30A Farmers' Market at Palm Plaza Niceville Florida 1003 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-499-4697.

30aFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 30aFarmersMarket.

Grand Boulevard Farmers Market – 9am-1pm.

Find grass fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Best honey, including Tupelo honey, homemade from scratch breads, pies, and pastries.

Pickled veggies, jams, salsa's, BBQ sauces, pesto sauce, tuna & shrimp dips, and the best Maryland Crabcakes you have ever had. In addition beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin , 600 Grand Boulevard, In Grand Park Between Tommy Bahama and Cantina Laredo, Miramar Beach. 850-499-4697. 30aFarmersMarket@ gmail.com. GrandBoulevardFarmersMarket.com.

Saturdays Intuitive Development Series – 2-4pm.

This hands-on class will assist you to develop and enhance your intuitive abilities in everyday life.

Limited space. Call for details or to book individual appointments. $25. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola. 850-9414321. NewHorizonsExpo.wixsite.com.

VISIT SHARE-INTERNATIONAL.ORG – Discover our views concerning the emergence of the World Teacher (aka: Christ, Maitreya Buddha, the Mahdi, Krishna) and humanity's remarkably bright future.

EVENT SPACE UNITY OF PENSACOLA FACILITY RENTAL AVAILABLE – Beautiful historical sanctuary that seats up to 300 and/or our Fellowship Hall with tables and chairs for up to 65, stage and kitchen area. Weddings, Reunions, Networking Events. For more information, call 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

HELP WANTED BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Massage therapist wanted to join our team. Must have CEUs in sports/medical modalities, Experienced. Will provide everything you need. Must help with marketing. 850-6512286.

COMPREHENSIVELY TRAINED PILATES INSTRUCTOR WANTED – Join Barbara Bruni’s team at her busy studio, Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. The studio encompasses a warm and caring environment for clients specializing in Pilates, Gyrotonics, Myofascial Release and Structural Integration. Minimum of three years Pilates experience required; preferably trained in Contemporary Pilates with a rehabilitation background. Must be a team player with the ability to retain and recruit new clients. Send resume to info@pilatescoretraining.com.

MASSAGE THERAPIST FT/PT – Flexible schedules, benefits, clean, supplied, professional environment, so you can focus on doing what you love. Massage Envy in Destin,

Intuitive Group Readings – 6:30-8:30pm.

Intuitive Medium Ericka Boussarhane uses her mediumship to help others find closure and insight in the lives. As a medium, she is able to connect with loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. Call to book an appointment. $20. Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store, 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola. 850-941-4321.

NewHorizonsExpo.wixsite.com.

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Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

Fort Walton Beach and Pier Park of Panama City Beach. Destin-850-650-8500. FWB-850301-2000 Panama City Beach-850-563-0070.

MM#35714, 36004, 36005.

PRODUCTS MONTHLY YOUNG LIVING MEETINGS – Enhance your path to wellness using Young Living Essential Oils. Join us. www.YoungLivingoils.info Heather Dixey #1375075 Oily Insight.

850-450-1987. Dixey@YoungLiving.Rocks.

SERVICES MYOFASCIAL RELEASE FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH – Janet Hardy, LMT, BCTMB, John F. Barnes’ expert Myofascial Release therapist offers treatment for many womens’ health issues. For more information, please call 850-231-9131or email CaringTouch 4Therapy@gmail.com.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING/COACHING – Spiritual counseling and coaching available with Rev. Jamie Sanders. Metaphysical approach, meditation and affirmative prayer. Jamie1118@ aol.com. 850-438-2277.

TREATMENT ROOM RENTAL PROFESSIONAL, UPSCALE OFFICE! – Classy building with tile floors in Madison Park near Pensacola Airport and Cordova Mall has several private offices for the individual business person. Plenty of free parking, shared bathroom, kitchenette, seating area and conference room.

Rooms range from cozy to spacious, some with windows, closet, cabinets, or sink. $295 - $375 including all utilities and WIFI. 850-450-8508.

ROOM RENTAL – Be an integral part of a holistic healing practice with established clientele, in business more than 5 years. Currently seeking a holistic practitioner to offer complementary services such as; acupuncture, reflexology, life coaching, nutrition and wellness, or counseling.

850-261-3596.

WEDDING SERVICE BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES – Spiritual marriage ceremonies with Rev. Jamie Sanders at Unity of Pensacola or your location of choice. Packages available. For more information 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.

Let no one who loves be unhappy, even love unreturned has its rainbow. ~James M. Barrie

www.NWFNaturally.com

community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NWFNaturally.com to request our media kit or call 850-687-0826.

ACUPUNCTURE ELIZABETH BENNETT, AP, MAOM 2733 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB EBennettAcupuncture.com 850-781-9888

Acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, energy medicine, and Chinese herbs. For all conditions. Initial visit includes thorough evaluation and treatment with dietary, supplement, and lifestyle suggestions.

ATTORNEY LISA YORK

1600 N Palafox St, Pensacola 850-474-1115 • LisaYorkLaw.com LisaYork@LisaYorkLaw.com An attorney with a heart, Lisa provides a new approach to divorce called Collaborative Divorce, a team strategy designed to minimize the effects marriage and life changes. Also provids family law matters such as guardianship, name change, advance directives. See ad, page 39.

BEAUTY BRAVA HAIR STUDIO, DAY SPA & BOUTIQUE

Lisa Rector 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Ste 5 Harvest Village in Navarre 850-833-3003 • BravaHairStudio.com Offering a carcinogenic-free atmosphere and products, certified color specialist and designer cuts, hair extensions, highlights, facials, waxing, massage and a sophisticated, international clothing and gift boutique full of fun and exotic gifts. See ad, page 30.

ORGANIC CONCEPTS BY CAMY AT LE VOGUE SALON 609 W Chase St, Pensacola 850-582-0177 CamyKilker@gmail.com

Providing an organic solution to beauty in a world full of chemicals. Organic Salon Systems gives you clean and healthy hair with ammoniafree hair color and chemicalfree styling products. See ad, page 18.

ORGANIC SALON VEDAT Janice Skene 114-B Benning Dr, Destin 850-837-2690 OrganicSalonVedat.co SalonVedat@gmail.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 22.

BIOFEEDBACK BIOFEEDBACK

Teresa Brown-Konell 1308 Dunmire St, Pensacola (Located at Pilates Core Training) 850-776-1076 MySerenityStressRelief.com Can benefit those with anxiety or depression, increase wellbeing, mental focus and concentration. L.I.F.E. System biofeedback quantum device is designed to reduce stress, restore balance and allow the mind, body and spirit to heal naturally. Teresa is a biofeedback practitioner.

See ad, page 33.

You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ~Mark Twain

BODY CONTOURING NON-INVASIVE SCULPSURE BODY CONTOURING

Karen Kennedy, MD 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste 201, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com SculpSure is a non-surgical laser treatment for the reduction of stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, love handles, back, and inner and outer thighs; and chin contouring. Amazing results with zero down-time and without drugs. See ad, page 2.

BODYWORKERS BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 4 Ninth Ave, Ste B, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyWorksByBull.com

We’re not just a massage practice anymore. offering massage therapy, art (active release technique), reflexology, skin care and facials, neuromuscular massage, vacuum cupping, yoga, kinesiology taping with rock tape, advanced sports massage, and therapeutic pedicures performed by a certified practitioner. MM14353.

See ad, page 23.

CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified, Expert Level Myofascial Release Therapist Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 24 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.

BREAST SCREENING INTEGRATIVE SOLUTIONS

Dr Karen Cann, DC PT 4657 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste A&B 850-916-9304 KarenCann.com

Early detection for breast cancer is vital. Thermography technology can identify areas of concern and involves no radiation or bodily contact. No prescription is required for this procedure and complements conventional screenings. See ad, page 23.

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THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE Carolyn Olson Certified Clinical Thermographer Gulf Coast Area (Louisiana to Florida) 251-623-2225 ThermographyAdvantage@hotmail.com ThermographyAdvantage.com

FDA registered thermography (digital Infrared thermal imaging) offers breast screenings that are non-invasive and radiation-free, without compression or bodily contact.

Valuable for detecting early stage breast disease and more.

See ad, page 10.

CBD OIL BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center and Smoothie Bar 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We p r o v i d e a g r e a t selection of CBD & Hemp oils in a variety of applications such as: droppers, sprays, capsules, softgels, balms and vape liquids.

CARUN U.S.

11525 Hutchison Blvd, Ste 103, PCB 850-775-4913 Info@Carun.us • Carun.us Providing the best CBD oil and hemp products in North America. Hemp oil extracts, food, personal hygiene, soap, mouth wash, skin care. Go online to order or visit our store. See ad, page 19.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, Panama City 850-763-8871 OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves provides the best CBD oil and hemp products from Carun and is the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 7.

CHIROPRACTIC BAIRD CHIROPRACTIC & MED SPA

1796 Navarre Sound Circle, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com Treating the mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Brett Baird has been in practice for over 20 years and is always continuing his education to stay with the most relevant practices.Whether you are in need of an adjustment, a massage, or medical spa services, Baird Chiropractic & Medical Spa is truly Navarre's finest. See ads, page 9, 15 and 37.

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.

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3. FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Providing the largest selection of CBD oils, tinctures, sprays, softgels, balms and vape liquid in the area, including high dose options for pain, anxiety, sleep and much more. See ad, back cover.

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HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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

Natural Awakenings of Northwest Florida

A second generation chirop r a c t o r, D r. H e n a r d i s committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally.

More than 23 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance and affordable cash plans.

www.NWFNaturally.com

INTEGRATIVE SOLUTIONS Dr Karen Cann, DC PT 4657 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste A&B 850-916-9304 KarenCann.com

We assess your entire life (physical, biochemical and emotional) in order to determine exactly what type of chiropractic adjustment you need and the frequency of visits. In addition, once you “get out of pain” we will administer a preventative program so that your conditions do not continue to resurface and your quality of life continues to improve. See ad, page 23.

DR. TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

415 Richard Jackson Blvd, PCB 850-319-6569 TheBayDoctor.com Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 3.

URMOS CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER

Cynthia Urmos-Clements, BS DC 2870 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-932-3565 UrmosChiropractic.com

Caring for your health and wellness needs from infancy to maturity. Since 1994, we provide chiropractic care for sports injuries, accidents, falls, illnesses, pain management and family health care. Additional integrative services include vibration therapy, massage and custom orthotics.

CRAFTS & GIFTS STONE SOUP Intuitive Spiritual Center 700 Beal Pkwy, Unit D, FWB 850-533-6565 ShadowBonus@gmail.com

Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive c e n t e r. L o c a l l y 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 12.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all.

Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body.

See ad, page 28.

DEMENTIA MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps dementia patients that originally scored in the teens on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment be restored to the point of scoring normal (26-30). See ad, page 11.

DENTISTRY DR DAYTON HART, DMD

IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 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.

See ad, page 18.

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 night's sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders, plus crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings.

See ads, pages 13 and 45.

DEPRESSION MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC

(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 West Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 251-597-8787 MindPerformanceCenter.com

Offering Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Brainsway) (a proven tool in the fight against depression that is non-invasive, painless and drug-free) with functional medicine and brain pathway rehabilitation for the most robust changes possible. See ad, page 11.

ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR

Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123 Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, in-home classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training. See ad, page 38.

FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKETS

850-499-4697 30AFarmersMarket.com Locations: 30A Farmers' Market at Seascape Resort 90 Seascape Dr, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Thursdays (Open March 8) 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza 1003C John Sims Pwy, Niceville 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Sandestin Grand Boulevard Hwy 98 600 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach 9am-1pm Saturdays (Year Round) Rosemary Beach Town Center, on 30 A 28 N. Barrett Square, PCB 9am-1pm Sundays (Year Round) Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive is the best way to describe the 30A Farmers’ Market Family. European and coastal-inspired markets feature local farmers, makers, bakers, and specialty vendors in an inviting market experience.

See ad, page 45.

FLOAT THERAPY FLOATFIX 11210 Hutchison Blvd, PCB 850-249-1277 FloatFix850.com

Enjoy the most relaxing and tranquil session, suspended in body-temperature salt water, floating weightless, removing tension and earthly connections. Great for pregnancies, meditation, PTSD or healing from an injury. See ad, page 9.

MODE MIND AND BODY

3101 E Cervantes St, Pensacola 850-316-4149 ModeMindAndBody.com It’s time to take better care of yourself. Start by doing nothing.

Experience float therapy and start living life without pain, anxiety and stress. We provide efffective wellness with stateof-the-art science and technology with Wholebody Sonic Vibe, infrared sauna, float therapy and magnesphere magnetic resonance therapy. See ad, page 29.

FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS ALTERNATIVE HEALTH FOOD STORE

5533 Highway 90, Pensacola 850-994-3606 AlternativeHealthFoodStore.com Since 1998

An educated and friendly staff, quality vitamins and supplements.

Essential oils for a healthy lifestyle.

Natural holistic health assessments­—iridology, tongue and fingernail assessment, reflex nutrition assessment—by appointment, $60. See ad, page 43.

BODY-B-HEALTHY

Natural Alternative Wellness Center and Smoothie Bar 2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 850-682-8893 • Find us on Facebook We offer cutting edge wellness testing/ screenings along with all natural supplements, homeopathic solutions and anti-aging products. Very knowledgeable staff that also make great tasting good-for-you smoothies & protein shakes.

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PRIMAL NOSH MEAL PREPARATION

Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, wholesome baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat, 7am9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 14.

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We provide well-rounded meals with a wide variety of options. Every week brand-new menu items are introduced. For delicious information and details, visit us online. See ad, page 35.

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

GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE

339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3, FWB 850-863-5811 • GoldenAlmond.com Hours: M-F 9-6, S 10-5, Closed Sun Natural supplements, herbs, skincare, and essential oils plus organic and specialty foods. In-store 100% organic café (weekdays 9-4) with juices, smoothies, etc. Very knowledgeable staff. See ad, back cover.

KRATOM AND COMPANY 130 Perry Ave, Ste A, FWB 850-845-0998 KratomAndCo.com

Kratom and Company is a holistic pharmacy that specializes in an alternative medicine known as kratom. In short, kratom is a tropical tree in Southeast Asia with leaves that have been used for hundreds of years to relieve pain. See ad, page 22.

OLIVE LEAVES HEALTH FOOD CENTER

In the Publix Shopping Center 634 W 23rd St, PC 850-763-8871 OliveLeavesPC.com Olive Leaves is here to provide you with the finest quality, fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment. See ad, page 7.

3810 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola 850-361-1215 PrimalNosh.com

SOMADERM TRANSDERMAL GEL, NEWULIFE Chelsi Miller • 850-898-2002 HGHGelInfo@gmail.com NewULife.com/HGHofNWF

SOMADERM™ Gel by New U Life is the only transdermal, FDAregistered product, containing homeopathic human growth hormone (HGH). This gel is absorbed through the skin and provides the body with greater bio-availability than oral growth hormones and may diminish the effects of aging.

This hormone distributorship opportunities are currently available. See ad, page 4.

VITAMINS R US HEALTH FOODS 15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Unit 420, PCB 850-588-7575 VitaminsRusPCB.com

Panama City Beach’s most complete health food store. Quality supplements, vitamins & minerals, organic food and more. We have gluten -free, non-GMO, dairy-free and vegan products at everyday low prices. See ad, page 43.

HEALING ARTS ERICKA BOUSSARAHNE

Wishful Treasures New Age Gift Store 4622 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola 850-941-4321 WishfulTreasures.com Ericka Boussarahne is an author, radio personality, public speaker and professional psychic intuitive who is sought after around the world. She has been featured on television programs dealing with the paranormal and interviewed by national radio stations across the country.

TERESA BROWN

1211 E Strong St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling.

Consultations in person or by phone. See ad, page 33.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE 801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.US

Together we will build a plan and schedule that will fit your needs and help you feel better.

Bring more energy, disposition, focus and time to your lifestyle.

See ad, page 5.

HOLISTIC HEALTH SHANDA BESTE

Energy Healer & Synergy Coach 239-560-6667 InnerChiWellness.com Remodel your body’s energy field and upgrade your autonomic nervous system programming to manifest radiant health, beaming confidence, optimal weight, great relationships and financial abundance.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.US

Empathic Practice is focused on wellness beyond medication.

We believe that mindfulness, not medication alone, will lead you to your best self.

Compassionate care for a new path to healing. See ad, page 5.

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KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com

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Board Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com

Board-Certified Gynecologist M D , o ff e r i n g f u l l G Y N services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a noninvasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 2.

Board Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a non-invasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 2.

DR. TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA

HOT YOGA STUDIO HOT YOGA OM

415 Richard Jackson Blvd, PCB 850-319-6569 TheBayDoctor.com Treating conditions through chiropractic, functional neurology and clinical nutrition such as fibromyalgia and thyroid issues. We treat the root causes and not just masking your symptoms. Always accepting new patients. See ad, page 3.

WHITE SANDS NATURAL HEALTH Dr. Ramona Shires, ND 2870 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 850-739-1000 WhiteSandsNH.com

Discover the big differences you can achieve with holistic healthcare. At White Sands Natural Health, we are highly educated in a holistic approach to health using naturopathic principles. Call today to start your path to natural health. See ad, page 25.

HORMONE THERAPY AGELESS SOLUTIONS

Cave, MD • Barber, MD • Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770 Ageless Navarre.com We offer multiple techniques and programs to get you on the right track to better health and a better body. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 36.

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown Fort Walton Beach 850-430-9434 • HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits. Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 37.

SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 SunshineYogaStudio.com In our hot yoga studio we offer beginner friendly classes done in temperatures of 85-105 using infrared heat panels known to increase detoxification, heal skin tissue, and boost immune system.

HYPNOSIS BAYSIDE HYPNOSIS

Michelle Spencer 700 S Palafox St, Ste 200A Pensacola • 850-347-5700 Discover the benefits of hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programmingprofessionally applied to lose weight, quit smoking, soothe anxiety, lower stress, improve relationships and manage pain.

Call now to schedule your free screening. See ad, page 6.

DCC HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING CERTIFICATION Deana Cooper Chapman

850-261-3596 • DCCHypnosis.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. Also offering certified hypnosis training program. See ad, page 39.

INFRARED SAUNA PILATES CORE TRAINING

Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Our Sunlighten sauna offers the highest quality and quantity of far infrared heat.

Potential benefits include lowered blood pressure, weight loss, detoxification, inflammation reduction, pain relief and more. Also included is Sound Therapy for deeper relaxation, as well as Chromotherapy which uses the full spectrum of colored lights on various energy points to help balance your body, each color of which addresses a distinct need. See ad, page 7.

MASSAGE THERAPY 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.

BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 4 Ninth Ave, Ste B, Shalimar 850-651-2286 BodyWorksByBull.com

We’re not just a massage practice anymore. Offering massage therapy, art (active release technique) reflexology, skin care and facials, neuromuscular massage, vacuum cupping, yoga, kinesiology taping with rock tape, advanced sports massage and therapeutic pedicures performed by a certified practitioner.

MM14353. See ad, page 23.

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MASSAGE ENVY SPA

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy, #132 Destin • 850-650-8500 99 Eglin Pkwy, #5B, Uptown Station FWB • 850-301-2000 Pier Park, 15801 L C Hilton Jr Dr, #120, PCB • 850-563-0070 MassageEnvy.com Looking for professional, customized massages andfacials? Our professional massage therapists and estheticians will customize massage and facial to fit your needs. Make Massage Envy your spa.

Two convenient locations in Destin and Fort Walton Beach. MM#35714, 36004, 36005. See ad, page 14.

THE GOOD KEVIN MASSAGE Kevin Donovan 850-596-5621 TheGoodKevinMassage.com

I am a sports massage therapist.

Able to help with therapeutic techniques and improve athletic performance. MPS therapy can help with scar prevention and recovery after surgery. Lic# MA44336.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA EAST HILL MEDICAL GROUP 99 B, S Alcaniz St, Pensacola 850-437-0035

It has been proven that medical marijuana is effective in the treatment of a variety of debilitating conditions and is now a legal treatment in the state of Florida. East Hill Medical Group is authorized to issue Florida Medical Marijuana Cards to qualifying patients.Call for more information or see if you qualify. See ad, page 19.

EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.US

RELEAF MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINICS 4300 Bayou Blvd, Ste 27 Pensacola • 850-361-2752 ReleafMMC.com

Experienced medical professionals put your healing needs first, providing a compassionate, high-quality level of customer service, as quickly as possible. Free consultations. Hassle-free process. See ad, page 31.

MEDITATION EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.US Regardless of your experience, our one-on-one, or group sessions will help you to successfully implement a practice that will bring you all the benefits of meditation. See ad, page 5.

MINDFULNESS COACH EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.US

A great way to improve your mood, change your behavior for better, and become more productive. Our coach will help you apply mindfulness to your routines. See ad, page 5.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE BARBARA BRUNI

Pilates Core Training 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT #MA64267. See ad, page 7.

Let us guide you through the process of obtaining your card, and understanding the products available. Our holistic approach includes mindfulness coach sessions and group guided meditation sessions. See ad, page 5.

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CARING TOUCH

Janet Hardy, LMT Board Certified Myofascial Release Therapist Expert Level Santa Rosa Beach • 850-231-9131 CaringTouchTherapy.net In her 24 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.

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LAURA TYREE

Myofascial Release Massage Therapist Urban Oasis/LauraTyree Health At Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com A healing sanctuary that relieves stress and alleviates damage caused by tension and strain.

Fostering physical, mental and emotional relaxation, while performing postures and breathing techniques with the underlying philosophy and relaxed attitude continuing outside of the studio into life or living yoga. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request. See ad, page 37.

PHYSICIANS EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY

Aymen A Kenawy, MD 850-215-6400 3890 Jenks Ave, Lynn Haven/PC Info@ecrheum.com DrKenawy.com Aymen A. Kenawy, M.D., FACP, FACR, Board-Certified Rheumatologist specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, stem cell and infusion therapy. See ad, page 21.

KAREN KENNEDY, MD

Board-Certified Gynecologist 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-916-7766 KarenKennedyMD.com Board-Certified Gynecologist MD, offering full GYN services and proud to feature MonaLisa Touch Laser, a noninvasive treatment for symptoms of low hormones or menopause. Stop suffering and start living. Call for appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 4.

SPINE & JOINT LLC

Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD 4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213 Destin DrSheilaMohammed.com We are a medical clinic that treats pain naturally through remedies such as prolotherapy, prolozone, ozone, platelet rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 12.

PILATES STUDIO PILATES CORE TRAINING Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Feel what it feels like to move and feel good again.

From athletic training to rehab sessions, PCT can accommodate every level.

We offer mat, Gyrokinesis and equipment classes. Private or group sessions available for all levels. Visit website for class schedule and pricing. See ad, page 7.

PURE PILATES

Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 S Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on the coast. Variety of equipment and mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with Pure.

ROLFING SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com

Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 28.

SKIN CARE REJUVENATE AND RELAX FACIALS

Susan Blanc 400 Pickens Ave, Pensacola 850-723-8429

A Zen facial is a non-invasive skin care technique using the touch of hand to massage the face, and awaken the skins natural ability to rejuvenate.

Experience this relaxing, holistic, luxurious treatment, to tighten, plump and revitalize glowing skin while you relax and rejuvenate.

SKINTRINZIXS SKINCARE CENTER

348 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Ste 26, FWB 205-718-2611 Skintrenzixs.com $27 spa services in Fort Walton Beach. Performed by licensed cosmetologist/esthetician instructor with 33 years experience in esthetics. Voted Destin's Best Aesthetician 2018.

Where knowledge and skill meet skin, Pranic Healing sessions and aura imaging. See ad, page 33.

SP HOLISTIC SKIN CARE 4300 Bayou Blvd, Ste 22 Pensacola • 850-778-8600 SPHolisticskincare.com

Holistic Skincare with a variety of services that revitalize and rejuvenate the skin. Indulge the senses with premium all natural and organic ingredients. Free your mind, and calm your spirit.

See ad, page xx.

VIVACE

Baird Chiropractic & Med Spa 1796 Navarre Sound Circle, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com Provides the most dramatic skin results with less pain and less downtime. The results are both immediate and improve over time with multiple treatments.

See ads, page 9, 15 and 37.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched— they must be felt with the heart. ~Helen Keller

SLEEP DISORDERS 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 night's sleep begin with a healthy mouth. We treat snoring, sleep apnea and TMJ disorders, plus crowns, teeth whitening, bridges, veneers, implant restorations, aligner orthodontics, cleanings, digital X-ray imaging, CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 13 and 45.

SPIRITUAL CENTER UNITY OF PENSACOLA

Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.org

Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based. Rev. Jamie Sanders offers spiritual counseling. See ad, page 31.

STEM CELL THERAPY BAIRD CHIROPRACTIC & MED SPA

1796 Navarre Sound Circle, Navarre 850-936-8664 SuperiorHealthNavarre.com Stem Cell therapy stimulates regenerative healing. Very safe and simple injection. No drugs, no surgery, no down time.

Cultivated from donated umbilical and placental tissue of healthy mothers, heavily screened for your protection.

See ads, page 9, 15 and 37.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BARBARA BRUNI Pilates Core Training 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesCoreTraining.com

Ida Rolf's 10-Series is a method of bodywork which creates profound and lasting results.

Structural Integration is a method of bodywork which creates profound and lasting results. Restructure your body and discover what authentic freedom of movement feels like again. Call to schedule your session today. LMT# MA64267.

See ad, page 7.

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TEACHER TRAINING PILATES AND BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING SCHOOL Barbara Bruni, Owner 1308 Dunmire, Pensacola 850-287-5836 PilatesAndBeyond.com

450-hour comprehensive training covering the fundamentals of movement, complete repertoire on the mat equipment, and includes modification movements for osteoporosis, knee and hip replacements and other various special needs.

Registered with Pilates Method Alliance Registry of School. See ad, page 7.

THERMOGRAPHY INTEGRATIVE SOLUTIONS Dr Karen Cann, DC PT 4657 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste A&B 850-916-9304 KarenCann.com

Early detection for breast cancer is vital. Thermography technology can identify areas of concern and involves no radiation or bodily contact. No prescription is required for this procedure and complements conventional screenings. See ad, page 23.

THETAHEALING® LAURA TYREE

ThetaHealing® Healer Urban Oasis/LauraTyree Health At Hot Yoga Om (Downtown FWB) 850-642-1015 • LauraTyree.com ThetaHealing® is a meditation technique and spirituality philosophy, accepting of all religions, with the purpose of getting closer to your beliefs Creator. A holistic healing technique allowing you to clear limiting beliefs with meditation and prayer. See ad, page 37.

HOT YOGA OM

222 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Unit A Downtown FWB • 850-430-9434 HotYogaOM.com Hot Yoga Om features far infrared heat, radiant heat, radiant life. Daily classes, amazing teachers, great benefits.

Experience it for yourself. See ad, page 37.

SUNSHINE YOGA

211-E Main St, Destin 850-687-8603 SunshineYogaStudio.com Experience traditional yoga in a comfortable and inviting space where you will strengthen your inner spirit and deepen your yoga practice. Sunshine Yoga offers classes for all styles and levels.

YOGA STUDIOS DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES 184 Brooks St, SE, Bldg 2 Downtown FWB • 850-244-0184 DragonFlyYoga.com

Serene environment for the study and practice of hatha yoga.

Certified instructors. Owner/ Director Laura Tryee, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 37.

EMPATHIC PRACTICE

801 E Cervantes St, Ste C Pensacola • 850-777-3334 Contact@EmpathicPractice.us EmpathicPractice.us

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT BAYSIDE HYPNOSIS 700 S Palafox St, Ste #200A 850-347-5700 BaysideHypnosis.com

Dump the diet –to dump the weight, for good. When you’ve gone on your last annoying diet and are open to the unique option, which tens of thousands of people like you have found, you’re ready for hypnosis. See

At Empathic Practice we focus on helping you find your own path to a more balanced life.

Learn the tools and methods that can bring you peace of mind and focus, reducing emotional and physical pain. See ad, page 5.

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