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At the heart of the expo is a celebration of health and wellness, encompassing all aspects of mind, body and spirit. Exhibitors from across the holistic health spectrum will gather at the expo, presenting a vast selection of products and services. Every year, the expo offers a unique shopping experience, allowing attendees to discover new and innovative products that support their healthy lifestyle goals.
The expo also features an extensive lineup of renowned speakers, experts, and practitioners, offering inspiring talks, workshops, and interactive sessions. Participants will learn from the best in the field, exploring topics such as mindfulness, nutrition, energy healing, yoga, meditation, herbal remedies, and much more. From introductory sessions for beginners to advanced workshops for seasoned practitioners, there is something for everyone.
In addition to the educational and exhibitor offerings, the Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo offers numerous opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation. Attendees can participate in morning beachside yoga sessions, guided meditation classes, and nature walks along the breathtaking coastline. There are also dedicated areas for massage therapy, energy healing, and other therapeutic treatments, providing a serene oasis for attendees to unwind and restore their vitality.
The Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo not only offers a wealth of knowledge and experiences but also fosters a sense of community among attendees and exhibitors. It’s truly an event that nourishes the body, mind and soul, leaving participants feeling inspired, empowered and equipped to lead a healthier, more balanced life. Visit pages 34-37 for a directory of all the expo vendors and sponsors.
Additionally, did you know it’s officially National Yoga Awareness Month? Each September in the U.S. we celebrate the many benefits of having a regular yoga practice. To honor this month, we feature “Yoga on Vacation” (page 22) which offers simple poses and tips for travelers. And speaking of touring, “Traveling with Purpose: Nine destinations for Spiritual Enlightenment” (page 24) focuses on nine locations that are ideal for spiritual seekers.
This month’s issue is very well-rounded, with articles ranging from adding mindfulness to mealtime and being a better dog parent, to medical tourism and helping children overcome anxiety and trauma. And for more happenings around town, check out Stone Soup’s Harvest Festival taking place September 23 in Ft. Walton Beach (see page 7). And don’t forget to visit our events calendar, which is abundantly filled with great things happening in our community.
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Sucralose is an artificial sweetener 600 times sweeter than table sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its use in baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, gelatins and frozen dairy desserts. A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of North Carolina found that ingesting sucralose may cause the formation of a genotoxic chemical called sucralose-6-acetate. Genotoxicity refers to the breaking up of DNA, resulting in damage that could potentially contribute to health problems. Researchers also found trace amounts of this dangerous chemical in sucralose itself, even before it was consumed and metabolized.
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The introduction of 5G mobile phones and infrastructure has given rise to concerns about their safety, as more than 1 million new antennas will be required in the U.S. Currently, the Federal Communications Commission and International Commission on NonIonizing Radiation Protection consider only the thermal effects (tissue heating) from electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure as potentially harmful.
A group of researchers led by Ariel University, in Israel, evaluated the non-thermal effects of exposure to EMF radiation on biological systems and human populations by reviewing in vitro [outside a living organism] and in vivo [inside a living organism] studies, as well as clinical studies on electromagnetic hypersensitivity and the epidemiological evidence for cancer due to the action of mobile-based radiation exposure Although data derived from these studies was inconsistent, the researchers found supporting evidence that this radiation may contribute to cancer, endocrinological, neurological and other adverse health consequences. The researchers call for a more targeted, interdisciplinary research effort by national governments to ensure public health.
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One in 36 children was diagnosed with autism by age 8 in 2020, or about 2.8 percent of children, up from one in 44 children in 2018 and one in 150 children in 2000, when the CDC first began tracking ASD prevalence in this country. Autism was also 3.8 times as prevalent among boys as girls, and for the first time the prevalence was slightly lower among white children compared to other racial and ethnic groups, which is a reversal of racial and ethnic differences observed in the past. However, Black children with ASD remain more likely than white children with ASD to have a co-occurring intellectual disability.
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Long COVID affects nearly 14 percent of adult patients that had COVID-19. It is characterized by symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks after the initial infection, including fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness. Although there is no standard treatment for this clinical diagnosis, researchers in the UK are currently studying the impact of acupuncture on this lingering condition, as the practice has been successfully used to treat similar symptoms associated with other ailments.
The randomized trial began in 2022 and is expected to collect data from 160 participants until the year 2025. Participants with long COVID are selected if they have a fatigue score greater than five on the COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale. The experimental group will be offered weekly 15-minute acupuncture treatments for six weeks, while the control group will receive no acupuncture treatments. Both groups will be required to complete questionnaires on their general physical and mental fatigue at baseline and at two, six and 12 weeks. Throughout the study, both groups will be provided with general advice on managing their symptoms. As reported by NBC News, the participants receiving acupuncture so far “do seem to be responding” positively to the treatments, according to Dr. Imogen Locke, a clinical oncologist at the Royal Marsden Hospital, in London, who is leading the study.
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In a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that children’s physical activity has been greatly reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers looked at data from 22 studies that included 14,216 participants ranging from 3 to 18 years old. The data showed that children’s total daily physical activity decreased by 20 percent (17 minutes), irrespective of pre-pandemic baseline levels, and the reduction was larger for higher-intensity physical activity. This reduction represents almost one-third of the daily dose of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity recommended for young children and adolescents.
These effects are largely due to social distancing policies and related school closures, which affected 1.5 billion youth worldwide. Under lockdown, children no longer had access to regular physical activities, recreational facilities or outdoor recess, and online learning increased sedentary screen time, disrupting healthy habits. Physical activity affects not only physical health, but also psychosocial functioning and mental well-being.
The study’s results align with another metaanalysis showing that the pandemic increased the prevalence of youth depression and anxiety symptoms, highlighting the tremendous challenges that public health officials face to revive young people’s interest in physical activity since the pandemic.
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Space-based solar power (SBSP) is the concept of collecting solar energy during a space orbit and beaming it safely to a fixed point on Earth. Recently, the British government sponsored an SBSP competition to award more than $5.5 million in grants to the most promising innovators of this novel technology, which may be the key to producing cost-effective, cleaner, more renewable energy. The goal is an array of spacecraft to collect sunlight and convert it into microwaves before beaming them to a receiver on Earth, where it is converted into electricity.
Because space has no atmosphere, the sunlight is undiluted, which means that a space-based solar panel would be able to generate more energy than a comparable panel on Earth. The other potential benefit to collecting solar power in space is that there are no day-night cycles, cloud cover or seasonal variations to contend with.
Among the grant winners were two British schools: Cambridge University, which is developing ultralightweight panels that can withstand high radiation levels, and Queen Mary University, which is working on a wireless system to safely beam the energy to Earth. In related research, scientists at the California Institute of Technology were able to successfully transmit power wirelessly in space and to beam detectable power to Earth using an experimental spacecraft.
As temperatures rise due to global warming, scientists are worried about how extreme heat may impact heart health. Research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology warns that air temperatures as low as 93° F may lead to a steady increase in heart rate under humid conditions. This increase, referred to as cardiovascular heart strain, can occur even before a person’s internal temperature starts to rise.
The study involved healthy participants engaging in light physical activity inside an environmental chamber. As the chamber got hotter, participants’ heart rates increased and then plateaued. However, when the chamber continued to heat up, heart rates began to rise again and continued to rise even after the experiment. This rapidly increased heart rate indicates cardiovascular strain.
A related study published in Physiological Reports reported that even at rest, heat can affect the heart. Researchers found that at 50 percent humidity, the heart rate of participants at rest was, on average, 64 percent higher at 122° F than at 82° F. These findings are concerning, as extreme heat events are becoming more common around the world and could be lethal for vulnerable and older populations.
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While checking places off the travel bucket list, keep in mind these traveling tips for leaving small footprints across the Earth.
Burning up jet fuel to fly to places represents a large affront to the environment. Staycations are the most eco-friendly. The shorter the distance we travel from home, the lower our carbon footprint. Because takeoffs and landings use the most fuel, fly direct whenever possible.
Some sites are so popular that they are prone to being overrun and abused. To avoid becoming part of the trampling herd and minimize tourist impact, visit the most popular tourist destinations during off-peak months or avoid them altogether. A green travel agent can help find less-trafficked destinations, book hotels with green certifications and secure eco-friendly tours and adventures.
Put together a travel kit that doesn’t include throwaway plastics. Pack soap, shampoo and conditioner bars, as well as soap sheets that fit in a wallet, lather
up with water and disintegrate. Invest in a reusable travel bottle—collapsible types use less space—along with a filter or purifier, in case of nonpotable water. Pack a few lightweight cloth bags for souvenir shopping.
Most transportation tickets can be purchased online and stored on a phone, with no paper needed. The same is true for maps, brochures and guidebooks.
Help the local economy by using less of the area’s resources. Turn off the lights and air conditioning when not in the hotel room. Take short showers. Don’t get the bed remade with fresh sheets every day, and reuse towels as much as possible.
To support community talent, purchase from local artisans for unique gifts. While a chain restaurant might seem fun, a local restaurant is more likely to serve authentic dishes. Ask residents where they would go, or hire a guide that lives in the area.
Rental cars and taxis use more resources and may not give the best travel experience. Taking a local bus or train across town helps the environment and provides a great way to experience the culture. Biking and walking are even more environmentally friendly and allow for some of the best meandering and sightseeing
Leave nothing behind. Place trash in receptacles, or, better yet, carry a bag and pick up trash to beautify the landscape.
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Although the saying is that dogs are our best friends, canine companions are a lot like kids, too. In the same way that parenting styles impact children’s mental and emotional development, so do pet parenting choices. How we guide and care for our dogs can shape their behavior, responsiveness, attachment, cognition and overall well-being.
A 2022 study in the journal Animal Cognition found that authoritative pet parents, defined as those with high expectations for their dogs, have the most positive influence on the behavior and cognition of their pets. The study’s co-author, Monique Udell, an associate professor at Oregon State University, says, “We found that pet parenting style does predict patterns of dog
behavior and cognition. This is an important finding because it suggests that dog owners who take the time to understand and meet their dog’s needs are more likely to end up with secure, resilient dogs.”
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Dogs with authoritative owners are the most likely to have secure attachment styles, be highly responsive to social cues, prefer to be close to their owner over an unfamiliar person and be more independently persistent in solving problems.
Dogs track human eye movements, linking them with intent. One study has suggested that when a dog’s gaze follows a human’s, it’s not simply a reflex; rather, it is associated with the human’s “communicative intent”. A dog’s ability to interact with its owner at this level helps strengthen the bond they share.
According to study co-author and behavioral scientist Lauren Brubaker, research into human-dog relationships parallels human psychological research in that, just as a child’s development, mental health, intellectual success, social cognition, attachment and job performance are influenced by their upbringing, human-dog relationships influence a dog’s behavior and cognition.
A positive connection between humans and their canine family members is mutually beneficial on many levels. Science
has revealed a demonstrable chemistry between dogs and their humans, and, in fact, daily interactions with our canine companions have a measurably beneficial effect on our biochemistry, thanks to a hormone called oxytocin, sometimes called the “hug hormone” or the “love chemical”.
A Japanese study involving 55 dogs and owners proved that when we share loving visual connections with our dogs, everyone benefits. The researchers found that people whose dogs looked upon them for two minutes or more showed increased levels of oxytocin and claimed to be happier than owners whose dogs regarded them for a minute or less.
In a 2003 study conducted at the University of Pretoria, in South Africa, researchers had dog owners focus solely on their pets for half an hour, talking with them as they stroked, scratched and petted them. The owners’ blood was drawn at the beginning and at the end of the 30-minute session.
The scientists found that blood pressure decreased in the human subjects, while oxytocin increased, as did other beneficial hormones, such as beta-endorphins, which are associated with both pain relief and euphoria; prolactin, which promotes bonding between parent and child; phenylethylamine, which is increased in people involved in romantic relationships; and dopamine, which heightens feelings of pleasure. These hormones were also elevated in the dogs, which suggests the feelings of attachment are mutual.
As we see, there is a demonstrable positive chemistry between dogs and humans. Not only can our pet parenting style shape a dog’s behavior, it also has potential wellness benefits for us mentally, physically, emotionally or all the above.
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Travel can broaden our perspective of the world and take us on breathtaking adventures. These new experiences, however, often come with unexpected mental and physical challenges, stresses and anxieties. By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves. From asanas after long hours of sitting to breathing exercises while waiting for a flight, yogic techniques can open the body and mind, letting us enjoy both the journey and destination.
According to Jenny Kaufman, a Chicagobased yoga professional who leads international retreats and manages yogaview, in Wilmette, Illinois, a mindful yoga practice is different from stretching and is available for anyone, regardless of physical flexibility. “Yoga encompasses well-being, mindfulness, breathing and spiritual awareness.
It leads you to pull inward, notice what and where you feel a sensation, and mindfully progress to another asana, or pose. Increased flexibility might be the byproduct of the practice, but that is not the point,” she explains.
“Long layovers, changing time zones and different foods can confuse our internal clocks and wreak havoc on sleep and digestion,” Kaufman says. She recommends some poses to mitigate disruption and bring renewed vigor to body and mind: “To wind down before bed, incorporate cooling postures, such as Seated Forward Bend and Child’s Pose, that encourage the body to fold in and rest. For a burst of energy, try warming poses and heart openers, such as Cobra, Sphinx and Backbends. If space is limited, stand with fingers interlaced behind the back and gently press the pelvis forward. If digestion is slowed, simple twists and Wind-Relieving Pose can help move things along.”
Kim Larkin, a New Jersey-based certified yoga teacher, leads international retreats as a way to share heart-opening cultural adventures with other curious beings. “My main practice when travel
stress is creeping in is to drop my attention into my breath,” she says. “Just focusing on one breath cycle at a time will help to settle my attention into my body, begin to quiet my nervous system and bring me to a more grounded place. It can also be helpful to count the breath, as in Sama Vritti Pranayama or “box breathing”. Like a square, box breathing has four even- length parts to it. Inhale to a count of four or five; hold the inhale for the same count; exhale to four or five; and hold at the bottom of the exhale. Repeating this as needed helps to calm both the mind and body.”
Margi Young, an Oakland, Californiabased yoga instructor and retreat leader, says, “When traveling, it’s natural to want to jump into a busy schedule of exploring new destinations, but starting the day with a few conscious breaths and Sun Salutations can set the foundation for a more grounded experience. This allows you to be your best self and move through your journeys with less anxiety and fresh eyes. Or, get off the traditional yoga script and take a few minutes to put on your favorite tunes and dance to get into your body.”
Young also recommends incorporating yoga throughout the day while traveling to reset from any physical and mental stress. “In an airport, find a secluded
If time allows, Young also suggests finding a yoga studio and popping in for a class. “Taking a yoga class in a new country or city can provide an immediate sense of community and is often a uniting gateway to other connections when navigating new and different surroundings,” she asserts.
Yoga helps to develop patience, an aptitude that Kaufman says can serve us throughout our travels. “Mindfully moving through a practice encourages us to listen and be patient with our bodies, and it provides valuable feedback on where we are and what we need. Instead of jumping into a deep stretch, purposefully encourage the hamstring to open up and notice how that feels. Cultivating that patience for ourselves changes the chemistry in your brain and becomes a microcosm for how you put yourself into the world. You’re able to be more patient with flight attendants, travel partners and everyone else you may encounter,” she shares.
For Larkin, practicing yoga while traveling cultivates inner peace. “The stress of travel can bring out the worst in us, but we can do our best to stay kind and considerate by keeping in mind the yoga teaching of Ahimsa: non-harming,” she says. “Most things work out, even if you lose your luggage or miss your flight. And most people are good, wanting to help you find your luggage or rebook your flight or commiserate when your vacation didn’t go quite to plan.”
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Throughout history, humans have embarked on pilgrimages in pursuit of wealth, good fortune, divine intervention, spiritual enlightenment and other blessings. These journeys could be considered the earliest manifestations of one type of adventure travel, while today some of these would be defined as spiritual tourism.
The notion of “spirit” refers to both our conscious and subconscious minds. A spiritual practice, then, is any activity that enables us to step away from the noisy parade of life and explore our emotions, where any concept of the human spirit resides. This spiritual self-care includes any ritual or practice that helps connect us with our most authentic higher self.
Travel can be an amazing way to explore metaphysical interests with new people, sites and scenes, in order to invigorate the senses, stimulate the imagination, refresh the mental framework and invite new ideas and personal insights. Some places qualify for spiritual travel by virtue of their natural beauty, or due to some historical, mythological or religious significance. For a trip that fosters mind-body-spirit self-care with a generous portion of adventure, check out these sacred sites.
This Northern California treasure is believed to be a powerful spiritual vortex that has long captured the imagination of spiritual seekers. By some accounts, Mount Shasta is reputed to be the Earth’s root chakra, in keeping with the belief that, like the human body, planet Earth possesses chakra energy centers
This majestic mountain, which is associated with healing, transformation and spiritual awakening, is a stunning backdrop for the many spiritual retreats and workshops offered locally that include meditation, energy healing, yoga, sound therapy and other restorative modalities.
Spiritual guide Andrew Oser, who has led Mount Shasta retreats for decades, says, “I can help you allow Mount Shasta’s transforming energies into the core of your very being, and by utilizing my direction to harness the mountain’s heightened vibration, you will feel it almost magically dissolve all of your fears.”
From venturing to the bright turquoise waters at Havasu Falls nearby to visiting the Chapel of the Holy Cross, there are many activities in Sedona for those wishing to connect more deeply to nature and themselves.
the place for worshipping the sun, the main Inca deity. Seekers can explore Machu Picchu on their own or participate in guided spiritual meditations—either way, it is a beautiful destination for a mindbody-spirit getaway.
For those seeking a deep mystical experience, Peru Sacred Tours provides a safe haven for spiritual advancement with the individualized attention and guidance of indigenous practitioners, including the herbalist shamans of the rainforest, Q’ero Inca priests of Cuzco or Moche San Pedro shamans of Chiclayo.
Known as the “Island of the Gods”, Bali is a captivating destination with a serene, spiritual ambiance. Nestled amidst lush greenery and terraced rice fields, the town of Ubud, in the uplands of Bali, enjoys international recognition for its spiritual offerings and welcoming vibe for those seeking inner peace and selfdiscovery.
Holistic healing options in Bali include energy therapies, sound healing and traditional Balinese massage. Yoga enthusiasts will be delighted with the varied class options, immersive programs and specialized workshops. Along with wellness spas offering rejuvenating treatments that harmonize the body, mind and spirit, Bali offers beautiful meditation areas for quiet contemplation.
Surrounded by red rock canyons, whimsical forests and waterfalls, Sedona’s natural beauty inspires spiritual reflection. It is also part of one of the most powerful energy vortexes in the world and a New Age Mecca for those seeking transcendence through energy healing, yoga, sound baths and a host of other spiritual offerings.
Spirituality runs deep in the Peruvian culture, from the ancient temples of the Incas to the living history of shamanism in the Amazon jungle. Machu Picchu has long been a revered site, and historically
Egypt is considered a land of majesty and mystery, attracting treasure hunters, history buffs and adventure seekers, as well as those searching for spiritual transformation. This world-renowned destination has a long history of spirituality, with a colorful tapestry of beliefs and practices. The ancient Egyptians were convinced of the existence of a spiritual plane, while also maintaining deep reverence for the natural world, and these concepts continue to inform contemporary Egyptian culture and spirituality.
In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for spiritual tours in Egypt, particularly for meditation workshops in iconic places like the Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Mount Sinai and Nile River. One of the more well-known tour guides is Freddy Silva, a leading researcher of ancient civilizations, sacred sites and their interaction with consciousness, as well as the bestselling author of The Divine Blueprint
Varanasi may be the world’s oldest city, settled more than 4,000 years ago. Located on the banks of the Ganges River, it is regarded as the spiritual heart of India, with a tradition of Hindu mythology, as well as Buddhism. Religious, humanist and secular visitors frequent the evening aarti ceremony, when sadhus [sages] show their devotion by raising flaming lamps amid the aroma of incense.
If this strikes a chord, renowned author and spiritual teacher Andrew Harvey is offering a 14-day pilgrimage to the artistic, historical and spiritual soul of North India in November. He is the founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism, an international organization that inspires people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming effective, practical agents of institutional and systemic change.
Imbued with the rich heritage and history of Zen Buddhism, this enchanting city is an ideal destination for seekers to explore close to 2,000 Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, as well as the iconic Golden Pavilion, where centuries of devotion and
wisdom have been housed. Many of these sites also provide inspiring settings for quiet contemplation, meditation and discussions of The Buddha’s teachings.
The traditional tea ceremony offered at numerous venues around the city is a refreshing, meditative practice that cultivates a sense of tranquility and connection to the present moment. Kyoto is also home to exquisite Japanese gardens that illustrate the profound relationship between nature and spirituality in this gentle culture.
As there are many sacred sites in Italy, a guided experience or well-planned itinerary may help facilitate an immersive spiritual journey. This is a labor of love for Phil Cousineau, author of more than 40 books, teacher, editor, independent scholar, documentary filmmaker, travel leader and storyteller. His lifelong fascination with art, literature and history of culture has taken him on journeys around the world.
Author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, Cousineau has stated, “To shine the light of your own natural curiosity into the world of another traveler can reveal wonders—to remember the mysteries you forgot at home. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart and soul.”
In partnership with Sacred Earth Jour-
neys, Cousineau has prepared a guided tour in November entitled The Sweet Life of Mythic Italy, which will explore sacred locations in Rome, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano, Florence, Verona and Venice. To learn more, visit Tinyurl.com/ SweetLifeTour.
Every year, more than a million people make the spiritual voyage to Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, England. Archaeologists are still seeking a plausible explanation as to how the stones weighing multiple tons were transported to the site. This ancient masterpiece of prehistoric engineering remains shrouded in mystery to this day. There is further spiritual charm in myths around the purpose of Stonehenge. People ask, “Was it intended as a funeral monument, an astronomical observatory, a tool to predict the seasons or a sanctuary where the sun was worshipped?”
Stonehenge is believed to be an epicenter of Earth energy with as many as 14 ley lines converging on the site—powerful channels of energy associated with places of ancient and primordial significance.
It is plain to see that when we are ready to invest in our spiritual well-being in a fun, mind-expanding way, many mindbody-spirit travel options abound.
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are all the same fears adults have too,” says Michelle Nelson-Schmidt, an author and illustrator of 32 children’s books, including What If I Know My Feelings? and The Whatif Monster series “It is debilitating when we don’t talk about our fears and anxieties. Children often don’t have the vocabulary to verbalize their fears, so they bottle it up, letting fears get bigger and scarier. The earlier they learn that it’s okay to be scared, to talk about their fears and to ask for help, the less power fear and anxiety will have over their brains.”
Children today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings. While a certain amount of stress is normal and healthy, too much can cause debilitating physical, emotional and cognitive effects.
A 2010 study published by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, at Harvard University, reports that persistent fear and chronic anxiety can have lifelong consequences by disrupting the developing architecture of the brain. Parents can help anxious kids by modeling stress-management and problem-solving techniques, and inviting their children to talk about their feelings.
While each child’s anxiety is unique, the themes are often universal. “Children fear not being liked, being made fun of, failing when they try new things, getting hurt, losing a loved one, being left out and not fitting in. If this list seems familiar, it’s because they
According to Dr. Carol Penn, author of Meditation in a Time of Madness: A Guidebook for Talented Tweens, Teens, Their Parents & Guardians Who Need to Thrive, “Fear is a natural phenomenon. It’s how we’re hardwired to survive as a species. However, when fear turns into anxiety and the body enters a chronic state of hyper-arousal with raised cortisol levels, it can be debilitating. This shortens attention spans and disrupts the hypothalamic loop, which deals with creating short-term memory, causing kids to lose the ability to engrain long-term learning.”
Penn notes that kids can pick up on their parents’ anxiety, so it is imperative to model self-care and create a soothing home environment. “Children are unsettled when their parents are unsettled. By observing body language and energy, kids can intuitively gauge when something is
wrong, and they often make up stories about why,” she explains. “Teaching kids to take regular breaks throughout the day for relaxed awareness encourages them to notice a mind-body connection. Take two minutes before getting out of the car or starting a new activity to pay attention to your breath and observe and label pain or tension in the body. If you are hunching your shoulders or clenching your jaw, make mindful adjustments to reset and settle the body and nervous system.”
Last year, Highland Park, Illinois, experienced the improbable yet possible event of a mass shooting during their Fourth of July parade. “While the community worked to rediscover a sense of safety, our school focused on the necessary structures and initiatives to help students heal and rebuild,” says Holly Fleischer, the assistant principal of diversity, equity and inclusion at Highland Park High School. “As we started the school year, we recommitted to a focus on social-emotional learning by teaching strategies to manage emotions, sustain healthy relationships, develop an awareness of self and make healthy decisions. By practicing coping skills with everyday stressors, our students are learning to develop feelings of control, safety and resiliency as they navigate a traumatic experience or event.”
According to Fleischer, “While there is little control of one’s outside world and circumstances, kids can find calm in a storm through strategies like deep breathing, recognizing your five senses, listening to music, reaching out to loved ones, using ice packs for sensory intervention and giving oneself a strong bear hug. Students will get to know which ones work for them. It is also essential to disrupt maladaptive coping mechanisms like avoidance, which do not allow for the practice of these healthier ways of self-management.”
“Thoughts are the language of the mind, and feelings are the language of the body,” Penn counsels. “When stress develops, have kids draw three pictures identifying what it looks like for them. The first is a picture of themselves right now; the second is the challenge they’re facing; and the third is how they will feel when the challenge is resolved. This gives children control over their feelings, allowing them to self-soothe and creatively work through challenging situations. When children learn to be adaptable, flexible and imaginative critical thinkers, they can respond to even the darkest days and move forward with grace and hope.”
Specializing in the relationship between Eastern contemplative traditions and Western psychology, Stephen Cope has been a scholar-inresidence for more than three decades at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, the largest residential yoga center in North America. He also founded the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living, a global network of scientists that researches the effects and mechanisms of yoga-based practices. Cope is a classically trained pianist, dancer and psychotherapist, as well as the bestselling author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self, The Wisdom of Yoga and The Great Work of Your Life
His latest book is The Dharma in Difficult Times: Finding Your Calling in Times of Loss, Change, Struggle and Doubt.
In classical yoga, there’s a view that everybody has a vocation. The earliest myth that supports this dates back several thousand years to the Vedic tradition in India and involves the god Indra, who is said to have cast a vast net over the entire universe. At each vertex of this net there’s a gem, and that gem is an individual soul whose job is to hold together the net at that point.
This introduces the view that each of us has a responsibility to contribute our gifts in such a way that we hold together our little piece of the net. If we don’t, the net starts to unravel. Dharma is Sanskrit
for sacred vocation or sacred duty, which comes from the root dhri, “to hold together”. It’s this fascinating notion that we have a responsibility to our own idiosyncratic genius, which sustains not only us by providing a fulfilling life, but also the whole world by taking care of our corner of the world.
The practice of yoga and meditation is about increasing our connection with the subtle, internal world. Thoreau called it the distant drummer. While our culture constantly draws us out and distracts us, Eastern contemplative traditions invite us to quiet our monkey mind and listen inside to that still, small voice that is attuned to our deepest needs and to the
way the world works. It’s that awake, or enlightened, part of the mind that can connect you to your true calling.
There are three questions that people can ask themselves.
First: What lights you up? This is an energetic experience in our bodies when we come close to the occupation or endeavors that are important to our soul. Get familiar on a day-to-day basis with what lights you up, then slowly move toward those things and integrate them into your life.
Second: What duties do you feel called to? I don’t mean those onerous things that are imposed on us by our culture. I mean a duty that if you don’t do it in this lifetime, you’ll feel a profound sense of regret and self-betrayal.
Third: What problems or difficulties are you facing in your life right now? Difficulties can point you to something that might be your dharma. Marion Woodman, a good friend and feminist who was diagnosed with bone cancer in her mid-60s, decided to close her psychoanalytic practice and devote the rest of her life to being in relationship with the cancer, investigating it as her calling. Very often, somebody’s calling is something really difficult they’re experiencing, like an unhappy marriage or dissatisfaction in career, and their dharma is to investigate what this means for their life.
Robert Frost stepped off a series of smaller curbs that added up to a cliff. He was concerned, as we all are, about security, making money and keeping his family safe, so he became a teacher. But there was a point at which he had to give up teaching and follow this deep voice that said, “Poetry is your calling.” He was 38 when he made the final decision to let go of other sources of income, and when he did that, his poetry came alive.
In the Bhagavad Gita [Hindu scripture], there are four pillars of dharma. The first is discernment—finding your calling in this lifetime. The second—the doctrine of unified action—is to bring everything you’ve got to whatever you decide is your calling. Third is to let go of the outcome, also known as relinquishing the fruit. The ancient yogis discovered that if you’re grasping for a particular outcome, it takes you out of the moment and into some future fantasized moment. By letting go, you empower yourself to be more present to the possibilities of the moment. The fourth pillar is to turn the whole process over to God or to something bigger than just yourself. My friends who don’t believe in a higher power or god understand that concept of dedication to the planet, to humanity or to all beings.
Very hopeful. The contemplative traditions discovered that human beings who were jivanmukta, or soul-awake, were special versions of human beings in that they had capacities of compassion, lovingkindness, joy, generosity and selflessness. Those qualities, which are developed in the practice of yoga and meditation, add to the common good. I’m hopeful that as we become everything we can be, we will have the capacity to solve some of the huge problems that we have. As reckless as we are these days with our world, human beings have very often risen to the challenge of complex dilemmas and resolved them. As we come together, we start manifesting unified action. The power of human beings working together for the common good is almost limitless.
Sandra Yeyati is the national editor of Natural Awakenings.
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Step into a world of wellness wonders at the Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo!
Delve into alternative therapies, embrace mindfulness, and explore the beauty of natural health and inspired living. Join this enlightening journey of holistic harmony, where purposeful practices meet a community devoted to well-being.
ABSOLUTE ZENERGY MASSAGE & BODYWORK, LLC
Booth 408
850-736-5280
Vagaro.com/AbsoluteZenergy MassageAndBodywork
Facebook.com/AbsoluteZenergy MassageAndBodywork
Self-care products for pain relief. Medical massage therapy and other massage therapy modalities, Physical Therapy from infant to adults, and Advance skincare, Waxing, Lash Extension, Microblading, etc
ALEXANDER HELPING HANDS
Booth 312
850-461-6215
HBNGiftCard.com/961246
Everyone needs a new way to earn that works in this post-pandemic economy and we have it. Whole-plant wellness products shipped direct to your customers for you. Affiliate commissions paid directly to your company debit card.
ANGEL HYPNOSIS
Booth 212
510-325-4477
AngelQHHT.com
Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) is a holistic method of past life regression hypnosis that allows you to tap into the part of your mind that has all the answers, and can deliver instant emotional, physical and spiritual healing.
ASEA/KISSCLAIRE
Booth 210
678-633-4387
KISSClaire.com
Cell Signaling Molecules ASEA - Redox signaling is vital to strengthening the genetic signal that keeps our cells talking. ASEA’s breakthrough redox signaling technology provides critical communication between cells to ensure optimal renewal and revitalization, supporting the development of new, healthy cells.
AURA SOUL CARE
Booth 516
727-834-0159
Facebook.com/Aura.Soul.Care
Instagram.com/Aura_Soul_care
Aura Soul Care offers the Aura Video/Photo Station 7 service, providing real-time feedback on your mind, body and energy. Discover your aura colors, chakra strengths, emotional state, and more. Receive a 14-page aura report, video recording, and aura headshot. Three packages available.
BARRY HELM
Booth 107
513-289-3930
BarryHelm.com
Barry Helm is an intuitive, channel, bodyworker and healer who assists individuals and groups in their transformational process into a place of aliveness and ease.
BLOUNT MEDICAL CLINIC
Booth 304
850-424-5474
Blount Medical Clinic is a privately-owned medical practice that believes in a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizes alternative modalities, and provides Medical Cannabis consultations and certifications. We look forward to educating our community on the healing potential of Medical Cannabis and will be offering on-site recommendations to new and existing Medical Cannabis patients.
Booth 509
941-246-1113
Visit our booth to learn about and purchase kava, kratom, shilajit, akkuamma, mushroom drinks, CBD products, and eBooks.
BODYWORKS BY BULL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, LLC
Booth 204
850-651-2286
BodyworksByBull.com Facebook.com/Bodyworks.by.Bull.
Therapeutic.Massage
Bodyworks by Bull will provide ART, reflexology and massage at a special rate. The booth will offer a wellness display along with free health advice to visitors.
CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN
Booth 613
850-290-2313
CBDAmericanShaman.com/ mmcdonough3
Instagram.com/pc.americanshamancbd
CBD American Shaman is dedicated to bringing wellness to the world through ultra-concentrated, terpene rich CBD oil derived from all natural, high quality industrial hemp. We follow only the best industry standards, making our hemp oil the highest quality on the market today.
CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING AND WELLNESS
Booth 513
850-291-3613
PranicHealingandWellness.com
Pranic healing energy healing using prana to help the body heal. Works on physical, mental and emotional levels. We offer healing, meditation, classes and more.
CENTURION LABS
Booth 209
251-379-6222
CenturionLabs.com
Centurion Labs is a Birmingham, AL, based pharmaceuticals and health company. We provide safe, effective and affordable products made in the U.S. to help people to elevate their health and lives
CLEAN EATZ
Booth 103
850-613-6878
CleanEatz.com
Facebook.com/CleanEatzShalimarFL Instagram.com/CleanEatzShalimar
Clean Eatz is a fresh café where we have healthier versions of many fast-food favorites. We are best known for our Meal Prep through our fresh weekly Meal Plan and large Grab N Go selection. We also offer protein smoothies and catering for any size of event.
CLUB PILATES DESTIN
Booth 110
850-865-6450
ClubPilates.com/Destin
Club Pilates Destin offers one hour instructor led workouts for all fitness levels. We are a state-ofthe-art Pilates studio that offers a huge weekly schedule with our own 24/7 live booking app. Get in the best shape of your life with our variety of workouts and have fun doing so.
COASTAL MEDICAL INTEGRATION
Booth 306
850-903-1708
CoastalMedicalIntegration.com
Meet our highly qualified and devoted multidisciplinary team that treats pain without drugs or surgery. Available five days a week. Visit our specialist today! Serving patients from Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach, Navarre, Mary Ester, Milton, Pace, Cantonment and Fort Walton.
COMPLETE HOLISTIC COACHING AND WELLNESS
Booth 211
850-586-5098
CompleteHolisticCoaching
AndWellness.com
Instagram.com/CpltHolisticCoaching Wellness
We provide a holistic approach to wellness through coaching, Holobody Coaching, active meditation and hypnotherapy utilizing Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT).
CONSCIOUS COHERENT LIVING
Booth 409
612-916-8758
ConsciousCoherentLiving.com
Instagram.com/DavidRAndrews
Conscious Coherent Living offers quantum sound healing sessions utilizing advanced technology called The RASHA to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Free demo in our anti-gravity sound chair with base-12 frequencies for relaxation more powerful than several hours of traditional meditation.
Booth 313
850-733-9291
CrystalByTheSea.com
We feature the largest selection of 100 percent real selenite crystal in the Panhandle, from pendants, wands and trays to full-size lotus style meditation seats. We also carry a wide variety of smudge, herbs, spices, teas, handcrafted EO candles and accessories.
DIVE INTO WELLNESS
Booth 208
850-653-5525
My.DoTERRA.com/divein
Natural health and wellness using Dōterra essential oils, supplements, non-toxic skin and personal care items, and non-toxic cleaning products.
EARTHLY ENCHANTMENTS & HOLISTIC HEALING
Booth 413
818-331-7396
Facebook.com/
EarthlyEnchantmentsHealing
A beautiful assortment of reiki-infused bracelets and malas, crystal and mineral kingdom healing tools, essential-oil based reiki and crystal-infused bath salt blends, smudge sprays, perfumes and more.
SUPERFOODS
Booth 112
850-582-6765
EEBSF.com
Facebook.com/EarthquakeEddieBeeSuperfoods
Instagram.com/EarthquakeEddieBee
We are a company based on over 25 years of researching, promoting, educating, and formulating some of the most nutrient-rich, synergistically combined superfood ingredients for your body, mind, and spirit.
ECOVIEW WINDOWS AND DOORS/ CERTIFIED PRO ROOFING
Booth 512
850-500-4937
EcoView-wds.com
Facebook.com/Ecoviewwds
Promotional/informational display booth only at this event. Very energy efficient and hurricane code compliant windows, doors and roofing systems.
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Entrance Hallway
850-774-5341
CardMyYard.com
Facebook.com/CardMyYardEmeralCoast
Card My Yard's yard card and yard greeting rental service for birthdays, graduation, anniversary, backto-school, and birth announcements.
Booth 407
850-533-9448
EssentialHealingMassage.net
Tuning fork and bio-mat chakra therapy helps induce a deep state of relaxation, reduce muscle tension, control inflammation, improve nervous system functions, decrease hormonal issues, relieve headaches and fatigue, boost immune function and much more.
Entrance Hallway
850-904-6100
FloatBrothers.com
Facebook.com/FloatBrothers
Instagram.com/FloatBrothers
The Emerald Coast’s first and only flotation therapy spa. Float effortlessly and experience pain relief, profound relaxation, and better sleep. Come find out why celebrities like Joe Rogan and athletes like Steph Curry swear by float therapy.
Entrance Hallway
812-454-7553
Patreon.com/GeekVisionProductions
Facebook.com/GeekVisionPro
Instagram.com/GeekVisionProductions
GeeVision Productions is independently run by B. Ray Pennington, a visionary artist, cartoonist, illustrator and entertainer. His work is inspired by science, nature, geek culture and more! Offering original mixed media pieces, treasure maps, stickers, buttons and digital art prints.
Booth 407
850-543-5995
Facebook.com/GinsTonics
Instagram.com/Gins.Tonics
Using custom essential oil blends to make lotions, rollers and inhalers that have shown to assist in relieving symptoms associated with neuropathy, sleeping difficulties, muscle pain and soreness, headaches/migraines, hot flashes, nausea and more.
Booth 104
850-863-5811
GoldenAlmond.com
Facebook.com/thegoldenalmond
Instagram.com/thegoldenalmond
For 40 years Emerald Coast locals have trusted the knowledgeable staff at the Golden Almond for their health needs including natural supplements, organic foods, essential oils, cannabis products (CBD, THC, etc.), antiaging skincare, and health consultations (by appointment).
Booth 311
850-376-2055
JMLombardi.GreenCompassGlobal.com
Facebook.com/JanMarieLombardi
Instagram.com/MamaBear_Lombardi
Providing USDA Certified Organic CBD for all traceable from seed to bottle while leading innovation. A family committed to sharing the restoring hope of clean, organic hemp.
HA-YA WELLNESS
Booth 308
850-778-5021
Ha-YaWellness.com
Facebook.com/HaYaWellnessLLC
Instagram.com/HaYaWellnessCenter
Ha-Ya Wellness will be offering expo attendees the chance to experience dry salt therapy in a tent complete with a medicinal grade salt diffuser. Ha-Ya will also have an esthetician and LMT on hand to divulge in other elements of Ha-Ya Wellness offerings.
HONEYMED LLC
Booth 112
850-822-8154
HoneyMedBiz.com
Facebook.com/HoneyMedBiz
Instagram.com/HoneyMedBiz
An eclectic blend of raw honey and three powerful superfoods—turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper. Enjoy the synergetic effect of the living enzymes preserved in our unpasteurized honey combined with the anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties of these three ancient spices.
Booth 411
850-344-7477
Hotworx.net/studio/FortWaltonBeach
Facebook.com/HOTWORXFortWaltonBeach
Instagram.com/hotworxfortwaltonbeach
HOTWORX is a 24-hour fitness studio offering a variety of virtually instructed classes inside of our infrared saunas. The workouts are designed to help our members burn calories, detoxify their bodies, and improve their overall fitness levels.
JUICE PLUS
Booth 105
901-483-1356
mdaffin.JuicePlus.com
Facebook.com/marcia.daffin
Juice Plus helps people bridge the gap between what they should eat and what they do eat. High quality ingredients. We oversee the entire process from farm to end product. Gold standard research, NSF certified, safe for all ages.
Booth 506
800-726-7703
LeafFilter.com
We are a promotional display booth only. No sales will be made at this event. For more information, call us or visit our website.
LEMONGRASS SPA PRODUCTS
Booth 109
407-401-8833
OurLemongrassSpa.com/BevKim
Facebook.com/groups/Organic
EvangelistVIP
Instagram.com/organic_evangelist
Stop by our booth for a free luxurious hand treatment that will leave your hands feeling like silk. We've got everything you need for your natural personal care needs—body polish, lotions, serums, makeup, prebiotic wash, and more. Visit us for a chance to pamper yourself from head to toe.
Booth 414
954-202-7660
LifeExtension.com
Facebook.com/LifeExtension
Instagram.com/LifeExtension
At Life Extension, you can count on the highest quality products backed by science, formulated using only the finest ingredients. We’re your partner on a journey to better health. The Science of a Healthier Life means we deliver exceptional products and real results.
LIFE SPEAKS
Booth 609
850-533-2165
LifeSpeaks.net
Our holistic healthcare practice offers iridology, holistic life coaching, grief counseling, and frequency healing to treat the body, mind and spirit as a whole. Achieve optimal health and well-being through personalized care focusing on balance and healing.
LIFEWAVE
Booth 106
214-883-2731
LifeWave.com/SusieParker
Instagram.com/Susie_Parker_tx
We are two ladies that love life and love helping people live pain free... naturally. A pain-free life is possible with stem cell activation. This leadingedge solution is changing lives. Let us change yours! Catch the LifeWave!
Entrance Hallway
850-974-5260
LiftingUpSpirits.etsy.com
Facebook.com/LiftingUp.Spirits
Handcrafted jewelry made from nature’s bounty. Natural gemstones for body, mind and soul healing through the chakras.
Booth 307
662-266-9751
MagnoliaSoapAndBath.com
All-natural plant-based soap and bath products.
Booth 108
813-494-6340
MMastroVibes.com
Instagram.com/MelissaoNeillMarcum
I’m a Vibrational Astrologer that helps my clients understand their life path from a personal and business perspective. In vibrational astrology, I look at literal vibrational currents. All of the charts I use are derived using basic mathematics.
Booth 213
740-225-1919
Muvfl.com
Facebook.com/MUVDispensary Instagram.com/MUV.FL
MÜV Dispensaries offer meticulously designed medicinal cannabis, rooted in scientific research to elevate your healing. MÜV carries medical cannabis products in various methods and formulas, like CBD, THC, and 1:1 ratios. Popular options include vapes and concentrates, topicals, oral products such as tinctures, capsules and oils, and whole flower.
Entrance Hallway
850-910-3776
NamasteOnTheBeach.com
Facebook.com/NamasteOnTheBeach
Our focus is mind, body, and soul mates! We teach private yoga to individuals and small groups. We come to you! We also officiate weddings, helping you to create the perfect vows for your ceremony.
GULF COAST
Booth 510
251-990-9552
NAGulfCoast.com
Facebook.com/NaturalAwakeningsMag Instagram.com/NaturallyAwake
Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast, influencing the healthy living space since 2002, provides readers holistic health, nutrition, fitness and green living tips to support a healthy lifestyle. A digital magazine, mobile app, online wellness directory and more. It’s a way of life!
NEW ROOTS FARM
Booth 207
850-420-6617
NewRootsFarm.life
Instagram/NewRootsFarm.Life/ Microgreens, dog treats, jams, seasonings, cookies, teas.
NEXT LEVEL OXYGEN
Booth 114
850-990-4268
NextLevelOxygen.com
Facebook.com/NextLevelOxygen
Instagram.com/NextLevelOxygen
Offering at-home hyperbaric oxygen therapy through rentals and ownership. A natural way to reduce inflammation, create stem cell proliferation and heal from the cellular level.
OILS 101
Booth 412
320-630-2396
Oils101.com
Young Living’s Seed to Seal essential oils and wellness products support our overall health, physically, mentally, emotionally, nutritionally and provide your family with a safe environment. There is something for everyone from infants to elderly and don’t forget your pets.
Complete descriptions are found at ECHHExpo.com/expo-directory
September
Booth 605
850-654-8770
Destin-Chiropractor.com
Payne Chiropractic Wellness Center is a stateof-the-art healing facility that serves patients throughout the Emerald Coast. We believe that health is amongst our most valuable possessions. Our goal is to help you achieve optimum health naturally through adjustments to spine.
Booth 206
850-542-1960
ReGenerationStation850.com Facebook.com/RegenerationStation850 Instagram.com/RegenerationStation1
The Energy Enhancement System is technology designed to provide your body with the optimum environment for healing mind, body and spirit. We also have a massage therapist, sauna, cold plunge and offer special group events!
Booth 204
850-832-4088
ReikiHealingByJoni.com
I channel Universal Life Force Energy. Reiki can help with body pain, emotional pain, and more. I hold my hands over the client and energy comes through my hands to where it is most needed in my client’s body or energy field.
Booth 111
251-653-9258
SacroWedgy.com
Demonstration of how to use the Sacro Wedgy “sacral support” for daily self care to help with symptoms such as sciatica, low back/hip/knee pain and poor posture.
SANDCASTLE RADIO
Booth 601
786-380-7799
SandcastleRadio.org
Facebook.com/SandcastleRadio
Instagram.com/Sandcastle.Radio
We are America’s hottest online variety and music station.
SAVING WITH SOUL PET RESCUE
Entrance Hallway
850-356-2647
SaveWithSoul.com
Facebook.com/SavingWithSoul
Saving with Soul Pet Rescue will be holding a full pet adoption event. Even if you can't adopt, please stop by to love on our pets and learn more about how you can help Make Miracles Happen Every Day for homeless pets.
SUPPORTING THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
Entrance Hallway
850-333-2969
We support the Lupus Foundation of America. The Lupus Foundation of America works to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy.
THE BINDU INSTITUTE
Booth 314
850-816-8122
TheBinduInstitute.com
We provide compassionate and enthusiastic care from our committed, professional staff. Our dedicated therapists, coaches and consultants offer various mental health counseling services and practices to help empower clients.
THE HEALTH PLANT
Booth 305
850-797-1662
TheHealthPlant.org
Facebook.com/TheHealthPlant
Instagram.com/TheHealthPlant
The Health Plant is an optimal wellness provider of a wide range of organic products and leading holistic supplements. We offer natural digestive care from our practitioners to help assist you with optimizing your digestive function, reducing inflammation, and scheduling an effective plan for your health.
THREE
Booth 310
706-372-7374
Dottin.iii.earth
Facebook.com/LeonorDottin
Three exists to help people redefine what’s possible. We work tirelessly to empower lives of purpose, activate people’s potential, and create more significant lives. We rededicate ourselves every day to inspiring a world of greater health, greater wellness, and greater hope.
Booth 205
419-564-2238
ClaraBayer.com
Clara Bayer is a Doctor of Naturopathy, digestive health specialist, registered and board-certified Polarity Practitioner and Holistic Iridologist. She is also a holistic health educator, Reiki Master/ Teacher, public speaker, spiritual advisor, and ordained minister. She will be offering iridology and intuitive readings.
TRULIEVE Booth 304
844-878-5438
Trulieve.com
Facebook.com/Trulieve
Instagram.com/Trulieve_
Trulieve is an industry-leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S. that is increasing access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Offering statewide home delivery, convenient online ordering, and in-store pickup. Ask about first-time customer discounts.
Booth 410
850-320-2864
Wellcare.com
Wellcare is a Medicare Advantage Plan that provides health insurance to eligible Medicare beneficiaries that have Medicare Part A and Part B. Similar benefits to original Medicare as well as dental, hearing and vision. Additional benefits include the flex card and so much more.
Booth 214
800-495-6670
Zynex.com
A world premier pain management device manufacturer and distributor. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from debilitating pain or illness by providing the highest technology and service standards in the electrotherapy industry.
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sunday
30A Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Closed 12/25/2022 and 1/1/2023. Find local grass-fed beef; whole chickens; eggs; goat milk; cheese; produce; hydroponic lettuce; herbs; microgreens; local and regional honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch breads, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. 28 N Barrett Sq, Rosemary Beach. 850499-4697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com. 30AFarmersMarket.com
Free Yoga in Maritime Park – 9:30-10:30am. First Sun of the month. Sponsored by Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center, this one-hour yoga class is open to all ages and experience levels. BYOM (bring your own mat), water, and other props you enjoy. Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main St, Pensacola. Facebook.com/PlayPColaParks.
Community Yoga Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Enjoy a yoga class and support a charity at the same time, with donations for this class going to PAWS, Children in Crisis, Headstart, Southern Dog Rescue and more. Donations accepted. Dragonfly Yoga Studio, 184 Brooks St, Ste 2, FWB. DragonflyYoga.com.
monday
Veterans Talking Circle – noon-1pm. For and by veterans discussing veteran issues that affect your daily life. Free. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. 850-863-1044. RootsShoppe.com.
Celebrate Recovery – 6pm. Open to everyone as a safe place to heal from hurts, habits and hang-ups. This is a 12-step program that uses the traditional steps and 8 Principles in the Beatitudes from the bible. We recognize Jesus Christ as our higher power. Dinner is also available from 5:15-5:45pm, $5-adults, $3-children, and no one turned away. Community Life Church, 4115 Soundside Dr, Gulf Breeze. Facebook.com/ CRatCommunityLifeChurch/
tuesday
Okaloosa County Farmers’ Market – 7am-2pm. Tue, Thur & Sat. Find seasonal vegetables, fruits and flowers. Free. 1954 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach. 850-689-5850.
Downtown FWB Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 2nd and 4th Sat. Find seasonal vegetables, fruits, handcrafted jams, hot sauces and local honey. Free. 139 Brooks St SE, FWB.
Refuge Recovery Meeting – 6:30-7:30pm. A Buddhist-oriented, non-theistic recovery program offering recovery from all forms of addiction. Free. Roots Shoppe, 357 Beal Pkwy NW, FWB. RefugeRecovery.org.
Let’s Talk about Gut Health (Zoom) – 7pm. Weekly discussions about gut health and why it matters. Also, we will discuss the science of the microbiome and disease. Free. Email to register: PCBPlexus@gmail.com.
wednesday
‘Movers’ & ‘Shakers’ Low Impact Dance Fitness – 9-9:45am. Wed. Join instructor Emily Mixon for an interactive and low impact dance class for seniors 55+. Free. Bayview Senior Center, 2000 E Lloyd Street, Pensacola. 850-436-5190.
friday
Walton County Farmers Market – 1-5pm. Find locally grown fruits; vegetables; grass-fed meat; local vendors; and small businesses. Free. 3001 Brown Rd, Defuniak Springs. 850-834-2084. PonceDeLeonFL.com.
Essential Oils for Beginners – 6:30pm every 3rd Friday. Natural ways to improve your health. HH Arts, 100 Beal Pkwy, FWB. 850-543-1619.
saturday
Grand Lagoon Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Stroll the docks of the historical Capt. Anderson’s Marina while sampling the region’s local makers, bakers, and growers. Free. 5551 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach. 850-481-6848.
30A Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Find local grass-fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs and microgreens. Also, the best honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch bread, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautiful arts and crafts, including fusion glass, jewelry, handmade stationery and beautiful soaps. Free. 30A Farmers’ Market at Palm Plaza, 1003 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville. 850-499-4697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail. com. 30AFarmersMarket.com.
Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Find grass-fed beef, whole chickens, eggs, goat milk, cheese, produce, hydroponic lettuce, herbs and microgreens. Also, the best honey, including Tupelo honey; homemade from scratch breads, pies and pastries; pickled veggies; jams; salsas; BBQ sauces; pesto sauce; tuna and shrimp dips; and the best Maryland crab cakes you have ever had. In addition, beautifully handcrafted soaps. Free. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 600 Grand Blvd (in Grand Park between Tommy Bahama and Cantina Laredo), Miramar Beach. 850-499-4697. 30AFarmersMarket@gmail.com. GrandBoulevardFarmersMarket.com.
Niceville Florida Community Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Local and regional produce, honey, mushrooms, farm fresh eggs, bakery items, teas, fresh local seafood and hand-crafted jewelry. Free. Palm Plaza, 1003 C. John Sims Pkwy, Niceville.
Seaside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Small, but definitely worth visiting, this beach-front market offers local pasture-raised beef; fresh local produce; homemade bread and bakery items; local and regional honey; heirloom eggs; local berries; pickled veggies; crab cakes; and locally-made kombucha. Free. 2235 East County Hwy 30A, SRB.
Palafox Market – 9am-2pm. Find live plants; local fruit; vegetables; herbs; fine art; and antiques. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on N Palafox St between Wright St and Garden St, Pensacola. 850-434-5371. PalafoxMarket.com.
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ROOMMATE WANTED
SEEKING A FEMALE ROOMMATE –or a Furnished room/Studio in or around FWB area. I am Spiritual, honest and over 55. Contact: Jolene @561-767-5448.
KELLEY HANDYMAN – John and Sherri Kelley, owners are BBB members, licensed and insured to perform all types of repairs including cabinets, painting, drywall, trim, bathrooms, and kitchen. Honest and affordable we provide estimates you can
count on. 850-378-6262. KelleyHandyman@gmail.com. KelleyHandyman.com.
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING AND COACHING – Spiritual counseling and coaching available with Rev Jamie Sanders. Metaphysical approach, meditation and affirmative prayer. Jamie1118@aol.com. 850-438-2277.
BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES – Spiritual marriage ceremonies with Rev Jamie Sanders at Unity of Pensacola or your location of choice. Packages available. 850-438-2277. UnityPNS.org.
WILD FLIER BOUTIQUE – Carrying unique yoga apparel, jewelry and accessories with men's and women's coastal fashion. Gifts for everyone. 127 Harbor Blvd 3B, Destin. 850-687-3023.
Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Advertising@NaturalAwakeningsNWF.com to request our media kit.
NAVARRE ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS
Pamela Purser, DACM, AP., L.Ac.
7287 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre 850-710-3288
Navacuwell.com
Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness offers quality acupuncture and Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy.
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 16
SCULPSURE BODY CONTOURING
Karen Kennedy, MD
1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Ste 201, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
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
MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC
(Located inside Path to Wellness) 240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787
MindPerformanceCenter.com
Our non-invasive, drug-free approach helps brain injury patients improve speech, balance, limb and finger control, memory and mental focus, plus the restoration of personality traits. See ad, page 9.
RADIANT BODY THERMOGRAPHY
Candace Parmer
Clinical Thermographic Technician 503-775-1812
RadiantBodyThermography.com
Call to learn how we can assist you and your doctor in protecting breasts from disease, excess hormonal activity and over diagnos breast cancer. See ad, page 4.
CBD OIL
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, page 3.
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 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 17.
CHIROPRACTIC COASTAL MEDICAL INTEGRATION
Sheila Decker DC, MS, CAC
Barbara Wade, MD
3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-903-1708
Providing highly specialized chiropractic care for all ages, focusing on the entire body to treat chronic and acute conditions and improve quality of life.
HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
Dr Karen Henard-Carter, DC
4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 850-897-1105 • HenardChiro.com
A second-generation chiropractor, Dr Henard is committed to chiropractic wellness for the family, improving health naturally. More than 23 years’ experience in pediatrics, sports and automobile injuries. Most insurance accepted and affordable cash plans.
DR TONY SALAMAY,DC, MS, FASA
520 N Macarthur Ave, Panama City 850-785-9372
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
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
—Thomas S. Monson
DR GABRIEL WATERMAN, DC
850-565-9600
Info@DiscoverDynamic.com
DiscoverDynamic.com
Dr. Gabriel and his team focus on the nervous system: the brain, spinal cord, nerves and the spinal structure that protects this delicate system—essential to the body’s ability to function, restore and preserve health. We help individuals and families overcome health obstacles and reach their fullest health potential. See ad, page 10
NORWEX
Abbie Robinson
850-341-9211
AbbieRobinson.norwex.biz
A deeper clean with only water for a healthier home with fewer harmful chemicals, less plastic and less worry. Text or call Abbie for more information. See ad, page 31.
COYLE INSTITUTE
9295 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola 850-637-8258
CoyleInstitute.com
Colon Hydrotherapy (CHT)—a safe process for colon cleansing. CHT works by gently introducing warm water into the colon for the purpose of softening and eliminating waste. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Coyle, DO, our patients are in the best possible hands. Call to schedule your session today. See ad, page 21
HEALING MOTION
Kirsten Wilkinson, MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT 500, RCYT
HealingMotionKW@gmail.com
334-492-0837 • Healing-Motion.org
A private practice that offers somatic therapy, coaching, and embodied practices that support mental health through nervous system self-regulation, lifestyle choices, diet balance and personalized wellness programs. See ad, page 29.
MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC
(Located inside Path to Wellness)
240 W Laurel Ave, 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 79.
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 and CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 19 and 47.
MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC
(Located inside Path to Wellness)
240 W Laurel Ave, 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 9.
30A FARMERS’ MARKETS
850-499-4697
30AFarmersMarket.com
Locations:
•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)
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 13.
EARTHQUAKE EDDIE BEE
Pollen Based Nutritional Supplements
112 E Shipwreck Rd, Santa Rosa Beach
850-582-6765
Info@EEBSF.com
We utilize bee pollen, Royal Jelly and other plant-based foods that are full of lifesustaining nutrients in all of our formulations. Our formulations include a generous portion of bee pollen due to its active role in promoting a strong immune system, increased energy and an overall feeling of good health. See ad, page 38.
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, skin care 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, page 3.
Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.
—C. S. Lewis
Rosemary and Grand Blvd
Farmers’ Market
850-797-2786
HoneyMedBiz@gmail.com
HoneyMedBiz.com
HoneyMed is a delicious blend of raw honey and three powerful superfoods: turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper. HoneyMed is true nature’s medicine with antiinflammatory, antibacterial, revitalizing and immunity-boosting properties. See ad, page 23
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 17.
(New Location)
1107 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville
850-678-8411
Niceville's only fully stocked health food and supplement store. In our new expanded location providing all of your favorite brands, and hardto-find products to keep you healthy. We also carry local farm-raised beef (grass-fed & finished), pork, chicken, eggs and dairy products. Knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 13.
John and Sherri Kelley-Owners
KelleyHandyman@gmail.com
850-378-6262
KelleyHandyman.com
BBB members, licensed and insured to perform all types of Handy Man repairs including cabinets, painting, drywall, trim, bathrooms and kitchens.
Honest, affordable and with a smile we provide estimates you can count on. See ad, page 15.
HEALING MOTION
Kirsten Wilkinson, MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT 500, RCYT HealingMotionKW@gmail.com
A private practice that offers somatic therapy, coaching, and embodied practices that support mental health through nervous system self-regulation, lifestyle choices, diet balance and personalized wellness programs. See ad, page 29.
EMPATHIC PRACTICE
2701 N 12th Ave, Pensacola
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. .
Kirsten Wilkinson, MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT 500, RCYT HealingMotionKW@gmail.com
A private practice that offers somatic therapy, coaching, and embodied practices that support mental health through nervous system self-regulation, lifestyle choices, diet balance and personalized wellness programs. See ad, page 29.
KAREN KENNEDY, MD
Board-Certified Gynecologist
1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
KarenKennedyMD.com
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 an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 2.
DR TONY SALAMAY, DC, MS, FASA
520 N Macarthur Ave, Panama City
850-785-9372
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
KELLEY HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
John and Sherri Kelley-Owners
KelleyHandyman@gmail.com 850-378-6262
KelleyHandyman.com
BBB members, licensed and insured to perform all types of Handy Man repairs including cabinets, painting, drywall, trim, bathrooms, and kitchens. Honest, affordable and with a smile we provide estimates you can count on. See ad, page 15.
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, stem cell therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 43
Sheila Decker DC, MS, CAC 3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze 850-903-1708
Decreased libido and energy may be related to low testosterone. Confidential evaluation and treatment provided, ensuring levels are optimal for you. Treatment given in-office or at home.
KAREN KENNEDY, MD
Board Certified Gynecologist
1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB 7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
KarenKennedyMD.com
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 an appointment. Offices in Gulf Breeze and Navarre. See ad, page 2
HOT YOGA OM
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 29.
700 S Palafox St, Ste 200A, Pensacola
Michelle@BaysideHypnosis.com
BaysideHypnosis.com
A full-service weight-loss, smoking-cessation, and anxietyreduction center. We also help people with changing habits, personal development, confidence and self esteem improvement. See ad, page 5.
MYSTICAL
5151 Dogwood Dr, Milton
In the Dogwood Plaza
850-586-6224
A metaphysical store helping people of all faiths to find the tools to follow their path. Crystals, stones, books, tarot cards and much more. See ad, page 21.
314 Carmel Dr, FWB
850-533-6565
IntuitiveSpiritualCenter@gmail.com
Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes and handpainted furniture. See ad, page 19
WILD FLIER
127 Harbor Blvd 3B, Destin
850-687-3023
ShopWildFlier.com
We carry a wide selection of crystals, jewelry and yoga apparel. Find your inner zen and fly high with us. See ad, page 10.
If you want to awaken all of humanity, awaken all of yourself.
—Lao Tzu
LAURA TYREE
Myofascial Release Massage Therapist
LauraTyree Health
in 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. Classes for all levels and private classes upon request. See ad, page 8
COYLE INSTITUTE
Dr. Michael Coyle, DO FACOOG, FPMRS
9295 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola
850-637-8258
CoyleInstitute.com
Dr. Coyle offers an unparalleled level of medical care to women all over the Gulf Coast, hoping that, in providing his patients with treatment and relief from the conditions that have so greatly affected their ability to live free from pain, he is offering them renewed hope and enriching their lives. See ad, page 21.
EMERALD COAST RHEUMATOLOGY
Aymen A Kenawy, MD 850-215-6400
3890 Jenks Ave, Lynn Haven/PC
Info@ecrheum.com
DrKenawy.com
Aymen A Kenawy, MD, FACP, FACR, Board-Certified Rheumatologist, specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, and stem cell and infusion therapy. See ad, page 12.
Board-Certified Gynecologist
1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, GB
7552 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
KarenKennedyMD.com
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.
Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD
4507 Furling Ln, Ste 213, Destin 850-281-8186
DrSheilaMohammed.com
A medical clinic that treats pain naturally through remedies such as prolotherapy, prolozone, ozone, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments. See ad, page 18.
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.
Sheila Decker, DC, MS, CAC 3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze
Our skilled practitioners use regenerative injections to signal your body’s own trusted repair system, going beyond masking symptoms; providing long-term relief from numerous painful conditions.
2202 State Ave, Ste 104
850-U-SNOOZE
850-876-6693
GulfCoastSleepCenter.com
Gulf Coast Sleep Center is a stateof-the-art sleep research and diagnostic facility with the latest technology for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. A comfortable, new and clean setting. All COVID protocols observed. No referral required, most insurance accepted. See ad, page 31.
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 and CO2 laser periodontal treatment. No mercury fillings. See ads, pages 19 and 47.
STONE SOUP INTUITIVE SPIRITUAL CENTER
314 Carmel Dr, FWB
850-533-6565
IntuitiveSpiritualCenter@gmail.com
Fort Walton’s newest eclectic intuitive center. Locally made crafts by local artisans. Intuitive readings, jewelry, paintings, incense, crystals, pottery, semi-precious stones, wind chimes, diaper cakes and handpainted furniture. See ad, page 19.
UNITY OF PENSACOLA
Jamie Sanders, Minister
189 W. Airport Blvd.
850-438-2277
UnityOfPensacola.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 23.
AGELESS SOLUTIONS
Cave, MD • Barber, MD • Janis Cook, RN 8990 Ortego Park Dr, Navarre
850-529-0770 • Ageless Navarre.com
Stem Cell Therapy is utilized to seek out inflammation in the body and regenerate any damaged tissue, applying our body’s natural internal repair system. Our services include behavioral therapies, nutritional strategies, hormone replacement pellet therapy, stem cell therapy, prescription medications and, best of all, the support of a caring staff. See ad, page 43.
RADIANT BODY THERMOGRAPHY
Candace Parmer
Clinical Thermographic Technician
503-775-1812
RadiantBodyThermography.com
Medical Infrared (MIR) technology developed by NASA provides an early, objective warning system that may show neurochemical signals far in advance of damage to the body. See ad, page 4.
LAURA TYREE
ThetaHealing Healer
LauraTyree Health
in 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 8
MIND PERFORMANCE CENTER, LLC
(Located inside Path to Wellness)
240 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 251-597-8787
MindPerformanceCenter.com
DTMS increases the brain’s ability to regenerate and release neurotransmitters. We pair this with brain pathway correction and the nutritional program of Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen for quick, profound, positive results. See ad, page 9.
8990 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre 850-529-0770
AgelessNavarre.com
More than 20 years of medical assistance with a weight-loss program that helps you reach your perfect weight while maintaining your energy and health. See ad, page 43.
BAYSIDE HYPNOSIS
700 S Palafox St, Ste 200A, Pensacola Michelle@BaysideHypnosis.com BaysideHypnosis.com
Hypnotic weight-loss works because it combines common sense, realistic nutrition, and teaches how to think like a naturally thin person with the most advanced hypnotic technology available, performed by skilled, experienced master hypnotists. See ad, page 5.
Sheila Decker, DC, MS, CAC
3481 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze
Increase your confidence, decrease joint pain and improve overall health with our medical weight loss program that includes custom nutrition counseling and vitamin supplementation.
127 Harbor Blvd 3B, Destin 850-687-3023
ShopWildFlier.com
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 Tyree, E-RYT 500. See ad, page 8
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 8
We carry a wide selection of crystals, jewelry and yoga apparel. Find your inner zen and fly high with us. See ad, page 10.
Diplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Diplomat, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
Diplomat, American Board of Craniofacial Pain Fellow, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Medicine
Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Welch focuses a large part of her practice on assisting you in obtaining the best night’s sleep, through simple oral appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If you have difficulties using, or are intolerant, with a CPAP machine, an oral sleep appliance could be the solution to getting the sleep you deserve.
