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THE HEALTH RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

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Contents 13 CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2021 VIRTUALLY

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On Appreciating Nature and Wildlife

15 HEART HEALTH 16 CLIMATE CHANGE

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AND OUR HEALTH The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

19 SPRING CLEANING THE BODY

Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

21 ECO-ATHLETES

Working Out with the Planet in Mind

24 NATURE TO THE RESCUE

Kids Come Alive Outdoors

26 THE OTHER SECRET

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his April issue is filled with possibilities. We celebrate holidays, and Natural Awakenings takes a closer look at climate change and how that impacts our daily lives. This month’s feature article (page 16) includes a discussion on climate change as a health threat, its effects on the most vulnerable, and seeing public health issues as more readily solvable through a concerted global effort.

Our first official Earth Day, April 22, 1970, showcased support for environmental protection. Since then, it has steadily grown; today, there are 193 nations worldwide participating in events at the local level to raise awareness of pollution issues of all sorts, from the visible we may see as smog or floating debris and toxins on our waterways to the other type which is invisible—the nonpoint source pollution. This type of pollution takes its toll, stealthily adhering to the law of gravity—as in runoff. What are our environmental priorities?

Earth Day can be celebrated every day and should be our default setting—the ecology of steward-responsible health for our environment, ergo ourselves. Check out the local events that are being hosted in the area https://www.NaPalmBeach.com/calendar.

Families who attend local Earth Day events can introduce their children to environmental

issues in a fun, meaningful way. Constructive leadership by organizations, from local level to national level, pushes forward better legislation to preserve and protect our planet and ourselves.

Our Fit Body department’s article, EcoAthletes, on working out with the planet in mind (page 21), includes conversations with many athletes. One runner speaks about receiving the obligatory plastic bottle of water at the end of the run, and when he finds no recycling bins, he is internally motivated to action. With many more of us finding ways to make a difference—to be willing to modify our lifestyles to work more in harmony with nature—we note considerable progress on this front.

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Through unity and the open sharing of information on so many aspects of health, we can become empowered.

This month’s Healthy Kids article (page 24) talks about the great outdoors and the myriad benefits to playing outside in a natural environment. Fortunately, around the urban landscapes, there are local parks, many of which have mini-wilderness areas that can be explored. Don’t forget your binoculars!

This month’s Conscious Eating department article by April Thompson is timely for spring and a full detox and body cleanse. Enjoyably learn simple ways to detox naturally (page 19). You may even want to dust off your blender or juicer and whip up a smoothie.

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Deforestation, which contributes to warming the planet, is a key factor behind the 40 percent increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide since the beginning of the industrial age.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the global average atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration in 2018 was 407.4 parts per million, higher than it’s been in almost 1 million years. Avoiding deforestation is much better than conducting reforestation efforts after the fact, and should be a key global climate change mitigation strategy, says Jennifer Alix-Garcia, a researcher at Oregon State University.

The Global Land Analysis and Discovery System (GLAD), founded in 2016 by the University of Maryland’s Department of Geographical Sciences, is based on high-resolution satellite imaging from the NASA Landsat Science program. Subscribers can access data via a free interactive web application, Global Forest Watch. So far, forest loss has declined 18 percent in African nations where GLAD provided alerts when detecting deforestation activities. Previously, government agencies and other groups had to use reports from volunteers or forest rangers.

Hypertension is a global disease that particularly affects people in low-income communities, but a new study by the UK University of Nottingham suggests that beetroot juice may be a practical solution for people with high blood pressure that have little access to diagnostic help or money for medication. Researchers divided 47 people between 50 and 70 years of age in Tanzania into three groups. For 60 days, one group drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice and folic acid; another was given nitrate-rich beetroot juice and a placebo; and the third drank nitrate-depleted beetroot juice. The researchers found that systolic blood pressure dropped by 10.8 millimeters (mm) Hg (mercury) in the nitrate-rich plus folic acid group and 6.1 mm Hg in the nitrate-rich and placebo group. Studies have shown that the high level of nitrates in beets is converted by the digestive system into nitric oxide, which relaxes and widens blood vessels.

Iranian researchers tested 90 patients undergoing elective heart angioplasty, giving one group 500 milligrams (mg) curcumin, the second group 80 mg nano-curcumin, and the third a placebo. After eight weeks, both types of curcumin significantly improved cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels. They also boosted antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduced C-reactive protein levels, indicating less inflammation.

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Planting more trees can slow down climate change. Science magazine reports, “The restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation.” The Arbor Day celebrations this month make it an apt time for taking actions that benefit both urban areas and open spaces.

More than 166,000 square miles of forest habitat—approximately the size of California—in the tropics and subtropics have been decimated in the last 13 years, and about 2.7 million square miles of forest worldwide remain threatened, according to a recent study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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Pressure lawmakers to make supply chains sustainable while balancing the need for regulation with the concerns of farmers and businesses. Urge policymakers to enact zero-deforestation policies and bolster the rights and control of forests for local communities and indigenous people, says the WWF. Donate spare change. By joining Plant Your Change for All (PlantYourChange. com), all debit or credit card purchases are automatically rounded up to the nearest dollar and the balance applied toward planting trees. Working together with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) (ArborDay.org) and Eden Reforestation Projects, the initiative has already planted more than 3 million trees, offsetting 5 million miles of vehicle carbon emissions.

Become a member of the ADF and receive 10 free trees, along with tree nursery discounts; help to qualify a community to receive the Tree City USA designation; or get involved with National Arbor Day, generally celebrated on the last Friday in April, but observed on different days in some states.

The organization’s website includes ideas for conducting virtual celebrations if local chapters are not holding public events due to the pandemic. Also consider participating in other ADF programs such as the Alliance for Community Trees and NeighborWoods Month.

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According to a recent study from the U.S. Forest Service reported in Treehugger. com, the nation’s urban canopies, currently home to approximately 5.5 billion trees, provide roughly $18 billion in annual benefits via the removal of pollution from the air, carbon sequestration, reduced emissions and improved energy efficiency in buildings.

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Celebrate Earth Day 2021 Virtually The COVID-19 pandemic may be with us for some time, but there are still many ways to participate in the 51st anniversary of the global environmental movement. The Biden administration will host world leaders at an Earth Day 2021 global climate summit on April 22. Many important environmental events have occurred on Earth Day since 1970, including the 2016 signing of the Paris Agreement, as Earth Day continues to be a momentous and unifying day each year. Be a part of this historic climate summit by taking action to restore the Earth.

For more information, visit EarthDay.org.

These local Earth Day events will take place nearby or in a digital format. Taking a pledge to go pesticide-free, committing to reducing meat from our diet or organizing an online community climate discussion are other ways to honor the cause safely from home.

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Earth Day is April 22. The 2021 theme, “Restore Our Earth,” focuses on restoring healthy natural systems such as forests, soils, clean air and water, and plastic-free oceans.

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Appreciating Nature and Wildlife

by Randy Kambic

Is climate change impacting wildlife and nature?

Recent worldwide studies are showing how climate changes affect bird migration times, bloom times of plants and mammal behavior. All of this is interconnected and can harm the environment and the flora and the fauna that live within it. For example, we’re finding that the relationship between healthy oak woods and migratory birds like warblers is being affected by climate change. Warblers time their migrations to pass through regions when oaks are just starting to leaf out. Insects are attracted to the buds and the early leaves, and warblers 14

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are attracted to the insects. Once the leaves emerge, chemicals in the oaks deter the insects and there isn’t any food for the warblers. Climate change can cause the oaks to leaf out early, so if warblers arrive on their normal schedule, they’ll find less food and therefore have less energy to make it to their nesting grounds.

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s we spend more time outside for pandemic safety to exercise and reduce stress, Sheryl DeVore suggests maximizing these experiences by being more aware of the wonders we see and the need to preserve them.

The award-winning author of five books on science, health and nature also writes for the Birds & Blooms national magazine, the Chicago Tribune and Natural Awakenings Chicago. With degrees in writing and education from Northwestern University and Northern Illinois University, respectively, plus extensive studies in biology and botany, she assists the Illinois Audubon Society, including writing for and editing a 2019 book on the state’s endangered species.

Are there any new trends you’ve noticed in people growing vegetables at home?

Especially during the pandemic, people that have limited space are learning that they can grow their own food at home— growing vegetables and herbs in containers, both indoors and outdoors. Online classes can be helpful in teaching them to grow vegetables such as carrots, lettuce, spinach and peppers, which are great sources for antioxidants and vitamins. This trend coincides with the movement to eat healthier.

Have you seen any changes in how people observe nature during the pandemic?

When I go to forest preserves, parks and nature centers, even in my neighborhood, I have noticed more people, including families with their children, outdoors.

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Parents can inspire their children anywhere to learn to appreciate nature. Ask a child what kind of tree is in the yard.

Maybe they can take a photo or draw a picture of it to create a memory and inspire them to want to learn more. Ask them, “What’s that bug on that plant?” or, “What is the bird that’s singing?” There’s so much for them to enjoy.

What can we do to try to protect and preserve the environment?

Sometimes people think they can’t make a difference as individuals. Small things can make a difference—have a ripple effect. People volunteer to return native habitats to their past, remove non-native species, plant new ones. Volunteers are planting and restoring prairies, woodlands. In your own backyard, you can plant native species or create a butterfly garden or capture rainwater in a rain barrel to water your plants, which will conserve resources. There are so many things you can do with the family.

Why should we care about endangered species?

Endangered species serve as canaries in a coal mine. When their numbers decline, that can be a signal that something is going wrong with the environment. When DDT was widely used in the U.S., the bald eagle and other species began to decline.

The DDT thinned their egg shells so they weren’t able to raise their young. They showed us that DDT pollutes and harms the environment, and in turn, humans.

By discovering that, by saving eagles, we helped save ourselves.

By protecting endangered species, we truly are saving ourselves. We don’t know what unknown species are out there that might be useful in helping to treat diseases. Anyone who sees an endangered species knows how satisfying an experience this is, and to me, it also translates to a healthier mind and body.

For more information, visit SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

Randy Kambic, in Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer.

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Heart Health

“All You Need is Love…

Love is All You Need” ~ The Beatles

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n East Asian philosophy and medicine, the Heart is the Emperor or Supreme Controller of the body and mind. The body and mind are seen as one continuum. So, like an emperor, the heart controls and coordinates and commands through the medium of our blood, but also depends on all the others around it, like a symphony in unity.

The heart is, of course, a very efficient four-chambered pump as well as an endocrine organ which makes and sends out hormones to signal and affect the rest of the body. It starts beating around the third week of embryonic life and continues nonstop until the end of our lifetime. The heart beats faster when we are young and slows with age. For instance, an infant’s heart rate ranges from about 100 to 150 beats per minute, while an adult averages between 60 and 100 beats per minute. There are many conditions, illnesses and injuries which affect the heart, causing it to beat too slow or too fast or irregularly. It pumps gallons of blood through miles of arteries and veins thousands of times per day. It’s a marvelous creation, and with all our advanced science and medicine, we still can’t replicate and replace it mechanically very well.

Put your hand over your heart for a moment and feel its pulsations and energy. Think of the electrical energy it generates and how we can actually record, read and interpret it on the electrocardiogram. Appreciate its constant work and all that it has done for you, serving you faithfully in spite of the use and abuse it gets over a lifetime.

In East Asian philosophy, as well as in many others, the heart is seen as the home of “shen”, approximately translated as spirit or consciousness. Love, life and joy are expressions of our consciousness, and the heart is often seen as the center of these.

The heart emperor thus rules its kingdom

with these qualities.

From the energy perspectives, the heart is seen as the fourth of seven major energy centers or chakras in the body, each with its own shape, color and sound vibration. In the Kabbalah, the heart is called Tifereth or Beauty, the sixth of the ten Sefiroth or centers on the Tree of Life. In East Asian philosophy, all of creation is made from five basic elements in various amounts and combinations. These elements are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. All the organs in our body have a predominant element, and to carry the image even further, so do our personality and behavior patterns.

The heart’s predominant element is fire, and one can easily see that the heart’s “fire” is the source and expression of its warmth and unconditional love. When one’s shen or spirit is strong, it shows in one’s vitality, complexion, color, mood, and in the sparkle in one’s eyes. We even say things like, “He is strongspirited” or “She is big-hearted,” and so on.

The opposite is true, too. When the heart is weak or ill, then physically and emotionally we manifest palpitations, blood pressure changes, anxiety, depression, etc.

Lots of interesting research and books have been written to corroborate and link the two-way street between heart health and

emotional health. The quality of our emotional health reflects, influences and is influenced by our physical health. It’s often a simple truth that when we feel well, we act well; and when we feel bad, we act badly.

Everyone knows what love feels like. Every day we express our love in countless different ways to ourselves, our family, friends, coworkers, pets, the Earth, God, and on and on. Zillions of poems, prayers, songs, stories, films, paintings, sculptures and creations of every kind have tried to express that special something called love. It gives every one and every thing reason for living. In fact, scriptures, or sacred expressions in every language equate love, our soul and God as one and the same.

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND OUR HEALTH

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lobal warming is not just threatening polar bears far away in the Arctic, and its effects are not somewhere in the distant future. With every new wildfire, hurricane and flash flood, people are understanding that the warming of the planet poses dire consequences for human health right here, right now.

It’s personal, and while some sectors of the population are unfairly and disproportionately impacted, we are all in harm’s way.

This is no time to panic, say climate and public health advocates, but rather a moment for preparation, adaptation and mobilization. Prospects are hopeful as we tackle new realities together and evolve our conversations about climate change so we can build resilient, thriving communities. The good news is that many of the individual and policy changes we need to make are exciting opportunities for positive transformation and justice.

Health Threats in Our Midst

The warming of the planet is becoming more noticeable. “That historic two weeks anywhere in the United States where it’s the heat wave of high summer is now six weeks to two months,” says Jay Lemery, M.D., professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado and co-author of Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health. “There are parts of the Middle East now where you can’t be outside and meaningfully cool your body during certain parts of the day.” “With warming, we’re seeing drought, wildfires, hurricanes, extreme precipitation, flooding and sea level rise, all of which have health consequences,” says Surili Patel, director of the Center for Climate, Health and Equity at the American Public Health Association. “With rising temperature and heat waves, we’re seeing heat stroke, dehydration, diarrheal disease, cardiovascular distress and respiratory illnesses. Extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes and flooding cause direct injuries, as well as vector-borne illnesses (Lyme disease carried by ticks or dengue fever and malaria by mosquitoes), mold and harmful algal blooms that happen when it’s really hot, but also show up in places that otherwise wouldn’t have because of the combination of heat and flooding.”

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The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

Lemery notes that incidences of mosquito-and tick-borne diseases are moving higher in altitude and latitude, affecting historically naive populations that have not had levels of disease immunity, the infrastructure or cultural habits to protect them. “These are huge killers worldwide, and we’re seeing more and more of that,” he says.

“When you have a warmer winter, spring starts earlier, trees bloom early and pollen season starts early too, and longer exposure to pollen increases your risk of having an asthma attack,” says Professor Amir Sapkota at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding that the Northeast is heavily impacted by this phenomenon.

“Here in Colorado, in the summer heat, we have these huge swaths of wildfire smoke hanging over Denver, and people come in to the emergency department.

Their inhalers aren’t working anymore, and they’re having chest pain and shortness of breath when they’re on oxygen at baseline,” says Lemery. “These are people normally able to walk across a parking lot with their walker and their oxygen, but now they can’t. We see this all summer long, and we admit them for asthma exacerbation, shortness of breath and COPD (i.e., emphysema), but what we don’t write down is that the air quality is the worst it’s been all year, or that it’s the hottest day of the year.”

“Air pollution contributes to climate change, but it also gets into your lungs and irritates them, exacerbating chronic respiratory illnesses, and can even lead to a heart attack,” says Jennifer Roberts,

The Most Vulnerable Among Us

Certain segments of the population are more at risk. “Lower socioeconomic groups are suffering more from extreme heat events. The urban heat island effect, which unfortunately correlates very well with poorer neighborhoods, means that they’ll have heat waves seven to 10 degrees hotter in their neighborhoods than surrounding places with more green space,” Lemery says. “You see the public health infrastructure less robust to be able to attend to communities of color— like you saw with COVID. There are also physiologic vulnerabilities. Climate change affects the very young, the very old and the very sick much more because of their preexisting vulnerabilities, and then we have geographic vulnerabilities—people who live on the coast without sea walls or in flood plains. As sea level rise proliferates, and that data is really straightforward, they’re going to be going under increased storm surge stress and flat-out flooding.”

Achievable Public Health Solutions

The experts agree that it’s important to frame climate change as a public health issue because it brings a sense of urgency to act. “If it isn’t a crisis, if it isn’t something we’re seeing every day on the front page, then you forget about it. And when you forget about it, the funding doesn’t come,”

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director of the Path of Positive Communities program at EcoAmerica, noting that the biggest culprits are carbon emissions from coal-burning power plants, diesel fuels and ground-level ozone, which is created when pollution reacts to heat and sunlight.

“With sea level rise, things are flooding more often and we get septic tanks overflowing, sending fecal matter into our drinking water supplies and exposing us to diarrheal diseases. We also see offices and industrial sites getting flooded and, whether it’s paint, fertilizers or other toxins, those get into our water and it’s very unhealthy,” Roberts says.

says Patel, whose work focuses on underprivileged communities that need special attention and funding.

Sapkota advocates for the development of early warning systems so that local health departments can anticipate

and adapt to impending extreme weather events, directing resources to the most impacted and vulnerable communities. In some cases, moving people out of flood plains and vulnerable coastal areas through eminent domain might be needed.

Lemery believes that doctors are in a prime position to counsel their patients on preventive measures against climate hazards with “credible messaging repeated over and over again with clarity and no hedging: Wear a mask. Stay indoors during high-heat events. Don’t let children play outdoors when the air quality index is at a dangerous level.” There are many ways to mitigate threats.

As experts point out, we know what to do, and it’s just a matter of putting our attention and resources on their implementation. “One of the biggest ways is let’s remove the sources of harmful spewing pollution—move away from coal, oil and gas—and invest in clean sources of energy,

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Another big step would be to promote mass transit and active transportation — walking and biking—over individual, gas guzzling vehicles. Patel advocates for local investments in bike lanes and sidewalks that encourage the switch. Both Lemery and Roberts express excitement about clean-running electric cars as potential game-changers in transportation.

Planting trees and vegetable gardens are easy, communitybuilding solutions. “Trees are very beneficial to everything from shade to water filtration to producing oxygen and taking up carbon,” says Roberts, who adds that much can be done to restore and protect streams, ponds and lakes from the ill effects of pollution and development. “You get volunteers to clean up the gunk and increase regulations for developers to keep stuff out of the waterways.”

Eco-Anxiety and Making Positive Change

Jessica Schiff, a second-year master of science student at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, struggles with eco-anxiety—the depression, anxiety or dread associated with climate change. She says, “It impacts the decisions I make for my life and the future, just trying to think about overall impacts. Where is my food coming from? Do I want to have kids or adopt? Should I live in the suburbs or the city because of

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transportation and fossil fuel consumption? This all adds a layer of unease or uncertainty about the future. Sometimes I look at Greta [Thunberg] and how far she’s taken things, and feel guilty about not taking things to such an extreme. Is it hypocritical for me to care about climate change but still eat meat occasionally or take a plane to explore the world?”

Schiff deals with eco-anxiety by taking action. “We’re not going to reverse climate change at this point, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t take steps to slow it down or reduce emissions.

There are many small things we can each do, like biking or walking instead of taking a car or bus and reducing our use of plastic.

It’s a process. You can’t do it overnight, but if you make a lot of small changes, and if everybody makes small changes, that has a bigger effect.”

Roberts acknowledges the power of small, individual actions, but stresses that we should not let the big polluters off the hook. “We need to continue to press for policy changes, holding polluters accountable, passing regulations based on protecting human health and climate, requiring cleaner cars and buildings, and more. That’s the only way we will get to the scale of change needed to truly bring global warming to a halt.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Spring Cleaning the Body Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

by April Thompson

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s we shake off the sluggishness of winter, many of us feel an urge to “spring clean” our bodies with a detox or cleanse. Yet health experts say such programs should help jumpstart new healthy habits and not necessarily be seen as a short-term fix.

“The air we breathe, the water we drink, the cosmetics we use, the materials we build with and most notably, the food that we eat, are loaded with chemicals that are toxic to our metabolism,” says Alejandro Junger, a Los Angeles cardiologist, author and founder of CleanProgram.com. “The systems in the body designed to clear toxicity are overwhelmed, and this leads to the imbalances and damage that is at the root of most diseases today.”

Detoxification functions are performed by many different organs and tissues, including intestinal flora, the immune system, the nervous system and the liver, so its imbalances can manifest in diverse ways, according to Junger. “Symptoms of detox imbalance include sleep and mood disorders, anxiety, rashes, lack of energy and libido, autoimmune disorders, inflammation and cancer.”

While some health professionals say that detoxes are unnecessary because the body is capable of cleansing itself, others make a compelling case for the need to help it along, given our heightened exposure to manmade toxic elements. Information of varying repute swirls around the internet, offering approaches ranging from juice cleanses to total fasts.

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Simple dietary strategies can help sweep out toxins, explains Robin Foroutan, an integrative dietitian and nutritionist in New York City. She points to cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, collards and kale, which promote cytochromes P450, a family of enzymes critical in helping toxins clear the body. She also recommends foods high in fiber that can bind to toxins and bile, and transport them out of the body through the stool. Berries, green tea and turmeric are also helpful for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; even water facilitates the excretion process, supports the lymphatic system and replenishes fluids lost through sweat. Using a water filter and eating organic foods when possible also reduces incoming toxins, she says.

Healthy smoothies are a great way to get water, fiber and easily digestible nutrients into our body at the same time, according to Junger.

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Fasting (occasionally for a prolonged period, such as three days without food) and intermittent fasting (abstaining from food for a shorter period, such as 16 hours per day on a regular basis) are great tools for deeper detoxification, says Junger. “Digestion takes energy and resources from the detox functions, so eating less, eating less often and allowing time for digestion to stop so that detox can intensify is crucial.”

For a comprehensive detox, experts recommend working with a health practitioner to assess toxic burdens and develop a personalized plan. Russell Jaffe, a physician in Ashburn, Virginia, crafts a detox program based on four self-assessments, including digestive transit time, urine pH, hydration levels and vitamin C levels.

Jaffe claims our bodies are burdened by excess acid, rendering them less resilient to stress and resulting in fatigue, illness and infection risks. “When we enjoy a diet rich in greens, fruits, vegetables, minerals and antioxidants, our cells become more alkaline and more resistant to everyday stress,” he states.

Experts emphasize that a short-term program must be part of a longer-lasting lifestyle and diet shift. “It is not enough to do periodic detoxes if you go back to old habits. I offer these programs as a jumpstart in hopes that participants feel so much better that they never want to go back to what they were doing and eating before,” says Junger.

Sweet Mango Smoothie Sweet fruit paired with spinach for an extra dose of fiber, vitamins and super-green-detoxifying antioxidants won’t change the taste of this beloved fruit smoothie.

1 cup fresh or frozen mango 1 to 3 cups spinach ¼ cup packed mint ½ cup coconut water ½ cup coconut milk 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1 serving dairy-free protein powder Handful of ice Skin and chop mango. Wash spinach.

Remove mint leaves from their stems and rinse them with water. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth (30-60 seconds). Pour and serve immediately. Sprinkle chia seeds on top if desired.

Recipe by Kaitlyn Noble of the Clean Program.

Vegetable Yum Soup Soups help provide the body with nutrient- and fiber-rich vegetables in an easyto-digest format, while soup broths help supply water for detoxification and a sense of satiety.

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Yield: 4 to 6 Servings 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 stalk lemongrass, minced ½ tsp crushed red pepper ¾ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped 5 to 6 cups vegetable stock 1 (14-oz) can coconut milk 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 3 Tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté garlic, ginger, lemongrass and crushed red pepper.

Stir in the mushrooms, sweet potatoes and bell pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the stock, bring to boil and then reduce heat.

Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the coconut milk and soy sauce, and stir. Serve sprinkled with cilantro or parsley (optional).

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smoothie can provide us the nutrients needed to support our energy for hours,” he says. Adding herbs like mint or holy basil (tulsi) and spices like turmeric and cinnamon elevate both flavor and healing. Liquids such as celery juice provide highly concentrated nutrients and hydration, but lack the fiber of a blended drink. Both juices and smoothies give overtaxed digestive systems a needed break.

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Eco-Athletes Working Out with the Planet in Mind

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rom human-powered gyms that generate electricity to Earth-friendly activewear, professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Taking a recycled yoga mat to class, nixing the plastic water bottle and going “plogging”—picking up litter while out for a run—are just a few examples of eco-fitness in motion.

“We believe that movement and nature go hand-in-hand, yet the world of sports isn’t as green as it should be, with plastic bottles at events, junk food in canteens and monotonous movement in the gym,” says Saraï Pannekoek, co-founder of the Sustainable Athlete Foundation, which strives to create a sustainable sports environment through coaching, workshops and campaigns.

Working Out Green Links between personal fitness and environmental toxicity are critical. Sixty percent of clothing is manufactured with fossil fuel-derived plastics, and activewear rates highest for eco-toxic fibers. Choosing workout clothes made from sustainable bamboo and cotton can soften the impact. With name brands like Adidas offering sustainable footwear, staying fit doesn’t need to increase the toll on the environment. Pannekoek, who hosts the Sustainable Athlete Podcast with co-founder Paul Venner in Amsterdam, emphasizes personal responsibility. “We believe that there isn’t a quick fix. It’s all about habits and conscious behavior, while still being able to peak perform.”

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Supplementing the usual gym routine with self-powered workouts and outdoor activities like gardening, sustainable charity races and hiking are sound choices that can help to buffer climate change. “Being eco-centric enriches life and enhances health, but while it’s personally gratifying, it also makes you keenly aware of just how far the world is from taking action sufficient to keep climate change in check. We all need to do more,” says Bruce Rayner, founder and chief green officer at Athletes for a Fit Planet, in Portland, Maine, who was enlightened to the problems firsthand at a half-ironman distance race. “When I got to the finish line, I was given my obligatory plastic water bottle. I looked around for a recycling bin, and all I saw was an overflowing trash bin.” Founded in 2008, Rayner’s organization partners with pro-environment races like the TD Beach to Beacon 10K, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, recently named the most sustainable 10-miles-or-less race in the country.

Fueling Up, Protecting Natural Resources A pillar of the eco-fitness movement is eating clean and going plant-based for the health of people and planet. “Diet is a big part of being eco-fit. The best action you can take is to support local farms, specifically organic farms,” emphasizes Rayner.

To minimize global greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, eating more nutritionpacked produce, whole grains, legumes and nuts instead of animal products supports sustainability. For Adam Layzell, sports therapist, nutritionist and author of How to Train Your Vegan: The Comprehensive Guide to Plant-Based Fitness, going vegan is a win-win situation. “A vegan diet encourages fat loss, improves endurance and recovery and has plenty of all the necessary components such as protein to build strength and muscle.”

Layzell underscores that the vegan diet preserves animals and their ecosystems, prevents deforestation and destruction of wild land and lowers the impact on climate change and global warming.

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WHAT WE CAN DO Bruce Rayner: n After pandemic restrictions lift, when signing up for a

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n Tell race directors that you appreciate their efforts to be more sustainable.

Adam Layzell: n Reuse clothes to lower the carbon footprint and plastic

production. Go to the charity shop, borrow, repair and buy second-hand. n Choose reusable water bottles. n Exercise in nature, a great way to appreciate what we need to be protecting. n Litter pick when exercising in nature. Have a small backpack and clean up as you run.

Saraï Pannekoek: n Consume intentionally and more mindfully.

Think and act long-term instead of going for quick fixes. n Change your movements instead of doing simple repetition over and over again. n Replace sugary snacks with quick, energizing exercises throughout the day. (We call this “movement snacks”.)

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to change the world.’ EcoAthletes aims to show that athletes are the agents of that change and that they, by mobilizing millions if not billions of fans, can do so on climate.” Blaustein sees a surge of climate-concerned athletes leading radical changes. “There will be many different looks—from athletes endorsing green products à la solar power, electric vehicles, etc., to athletes speaking out for environmental/climate justice in a similar fashion to WNBA and NBA players on Black Lives Matter.”

Pannekoek concurs, “All small steps taken still go a great distance. Elite athletes are role models. If they would support more conscious brands to influence the youth, we believe that they can make such a difference.”

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Nature to the Rescue Kids Come Alive Outdoors

by Ronica O’Hara

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Hanscom also realized that almost none of the children played outdoors, which “fascinated and scared” her. Nationwide, even before the lockdowns and online schooling brought on by the pandemic, the average child spent seven hours per day looking at screens and only seven minutes per day playing freely outdoors. Recent studies show that today’s children have poorer hand grip strength, slower running speeds and lower cardiovascular fitness levels than previous generations. Meanwhile, a growing body of research finds that spending time in nature makes kids happier, healthier and more functional.

Hanscom’s solution was to establish TimberNook, camps in which children from 18 months to 14 years of age are encouraged to explore natural settings in imaginative, largely unstructured, minimally supervised play. Now in its eighth year, 38 TimberNook-affiliated camps are located in the U.S., Canada, the UK and Australia. Hanscom’s book, Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, has garnered more than 300 five-star reviews on Amazon.com.

“Children thrive physically, mentally and emotionally when they are given frequent outdoor play experiences, especially with other children. When children do not get enough of these opportunities, it comes at a great cost to their development,” she says.

Journalist Richard Louv, author of the seminal Last Child in the Woods, agrees.

“The scientists who study the human senses no longer talk about five senses, they list conservatively nine or 10, and some believe that humans have as many as 30 senses,” he says. “Yet today, children and adults who work and learn in a dominating digital environment expend enormous energy blocking out many of the human senses—including ones we don’t even know we have—to focus narrowly on the screen in front of the eyes.

That’s the very definition of being less alive. What parent wants his or her child to be less alive? Who among us wants to be less alive?”

That dawning realization is motivating parents and teachers to find ways to

get their children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies. This often means hitting the local trails and nature preserves, sometimes with binoculars, bug jars, bird and plant guides and a scavenger list in hand. “‘Hiking’ can be a bit of a drag to young children, but ‘exploring’ (while still hiking) helps open their minds to the beauty and wonder of the outdoors,” says Tanya Gray of Woodstock, Georgia, a homeschooling blogger at TwoPineAdventure.com.

To improve kids’ hearing, Lilach Saperstein, an Israeli audiologist who hosts the podcast All About Audiology, asks children to close their eyes and describe only what they hear. “The wind, the rustle of leaves, a running water stream, crickets, birds, their own

breathing, the swish of their sleeve or pant—this is a great way to introduce mindfulness, as well.”

To awaken sight, sound and smell, Boston plein air artist Diana Stelin hands kids paper and art supplies out in nature.

“Allowing kids to sit with sounds around them and with smells of various seasons makes them truly feel part of our grand universe. It also allows their minds to quiet down and reset, making them pay more attention to detail, to their inner landscapes and to people around them.”

To engage the sense of taste, Malorie Thompson, editor of TheVeganInsider. com, takes her children foraging for edible plants on treasure hunts on a trail or around their Northern California neighborhood. She says, “Bonus activity: use the foraged food to make a meal

afterward!”

Most of all, nature should be both physical and fun. “Point excitedly at the full moon, shout at it and say hello. Pick up leaves and chestnuts and rocks and create beautiful art together. Stop to smell the twigs and flowers and roll on the grass—who can make it faster down the hill? Make sandcastles and animals. Tie colorful ribbons on tree branches. Look for the shapes of animals in the clouds,” says Milana Perepyolkina, of Salt Lake City, who wrote about forest bathing in Gypsy Energy Secrets.

“The only way to get your children to be excited about nature is for you to be excited about nature first,” she notes.

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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The Other Secret Law of Abundance

by Laura Norman

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eeling frustrated, knowing you can do something wonderful and important if only you had the training, the funds, the resources, the time, the ___?

The hit movie, The Secret, released many

years ago, greatly expanded awareness of the Law of Attraction, a spiritual law that says what you focus on, believe in and expect to receive grows in your experience.

The power of your thinking attracts more of the same—positive or negative—to you.

The Law of Attraction has actually been known about for centuries, from ancient times right up to the present: All that we are is a result of what we have thought. ~ Buddha A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Whether you think you can or think you can’t, either way you are right. ~ Henry Ford Less well-known is a related “secret” law anyone can use to create abundance in their life, “Use what you have and more will be given.” But there’s a special ingredient that must also be present. This other law of abundance only works when you use what you have in service to something larger than yourself—in some way serving others for the greater good.

Mother Teresa, the world-renowned nun who worked with the destitute in Calcutta, is a wonderful example of this principle in action. She found many poor children who could not afford an education. She began to teach the children outdoors under a tree, writing in the dirt because she had nothing else to write on. Each day, more children gathered around her, and soon the donors began to come—bringing books, paper, writing utensils—and eventually donating funds for a school building.

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experiencing my first reflexology session, I had just one thought: I want to share this with everyone I know! Back then, there was little formal training available. I did locate a class and sought out every book on reflexology I could find.

I started practicing—doing reflexology sessions for friends and family—then one or two client sessions a week, then one or two a day, then five to six a day.

Later, when I was studying massage, other students in my classes asked me to teach them reflexology. So I did, informally—and the Swedish Institute soon hired me. Eventually, I developed my own reflexology method and training programs and wrote a bestselling book on reflexology, all as natural progressions from my earlier ‘first steps’.

The key is taking action. A friend characterized it beautifully as transforming emotion (the passion that drives you) into motion (taking a step toward your goal). Your first steps may not be on a grand scale, so just start where you are, big or small. There are many ways to experience abundance, and personal growth is an important one of them. Begin where you are, maintain a positive outlook and focus on serving others. Watch the opportunities, resources and growth you desire flow to you easily.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

16244 S. Military Trail, Suite 120 Delray Beach FL 33484 561-498-1414 DoctorEsther@att.net DrElishaomd.com Dr. Esther Elisha, AP is a Hadassah Medical School graduate MD practicing alternative medicine.

• Acupuncture • Homeopathy • Holistic Therapy • Tailored Wellness Programs • Pain Management • General Health Enhancement

We accept all major insurance companies.

Call to see if your’s covers acupuncture!

CONSCIOUS TREE TRIMMING WOODY’S CREW TREE AND LANDSCAPE

561-325-8917 WoodysTreeCrew@gmail.com WoodysTreeCrew.com Experienced, Licensed and Insured. ISA Certified Arborist Techniques Used. Trees Big or Small We Do Them All!. See ad page 18.

DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

561-285-1479, Fort Lauderdale AMysticalAge@yahoo.com AMysticalAge.com

Empower Yourself/ Holistic, Healer/ Health Coach Life/ Relationship Guide to help you with the when, what, and why of past experiences. Be empowered to a higher level of mind, body, and spirit. Expertise includes: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, and spiritual health.

JULI EDWARDS FENG SHUI CONSULTING 561-367-5010 JEFengShui.com

Juli Edwards has been a Feng Shui consultant since 2009.

Allow her keen, intuitive eye to safely view your home or office via Zoom. Get you and your space healthy! Good Feng Shui practice will bring in peace and harmony. It also helps to prevent accidents! See ad page 17.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-715-6185 BodyMassageAndBeyond.com

Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy for All Ages and Alternative Pain Management/ Advanced Manual Therapies. I have developed innovative approaches to Pain Relief through the integration of these Advanced Healing Therapies for the treatment of: Trauma/Anxiety, Stress, Migraines, TMJ, Car Accident Injuries, Sciatica, Neck/Back Pain, etc. Since 1993. MA14975, MM10999

DIVINE ENERGY HEALER ADVANCED RAPID HEALING

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Nina Presman 33 Southeast 4th Street, Suite 102 Boca Raton, Florida, 33432 561-654-0177 AgelessServices@gmail.com AdvancedRapidHealing.com My gift is to be guided by Divine Love to permanently eliminate any emotional, physical and mental pain or issues replacing them with health, prosperity, happiness, joy, love, and Enlightenment to reach your highest potential.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

Boca Center for Healthy Living 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-2007 BocaMed.com Facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness Services Provided by Dr. Matilsky include Integrative Medicine, Age Management Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Healthy Lifestyle Management, and Weight Loss Programs.

Call for details on attending a free seminar on the Solution to Imbalanced Hormones. See ad page 7.

HERBAL MEDICINE HERBS & OWLS

Gina Kearney, Clinical Herbalist 725 N. A1A, D-103, Jupiter, FL 33477 561-768-9005 HerbsAndOwls.com Shop organic herbs and teas in our Herb Shop and Apothecary, attend Herbal and Shamanism classes or book a Private Herbal or Flower Essence Consult to assist physical, emotional, and energetic healing.

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natural awakenings directory HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

14545 S. Military Trail Phenix Salon Suites, Suite 102 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-767-0371 GlistenOrganic@gmail.com GlistenSalon.com “Where nature and beauty meet.” A hidden jewel in the heart of Central Delray.

Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let our experience and professionalism guide you to Delray’s First and Best Organic Salon. Celebrating 12 years! See ad page 26.

INTERNAL MEDICINE DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS 500 Gulfstream Blvd., Suite 202 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-243–8783 Info@DeliaWeissMD.com DeliaWeissMD.com

Internal Medicine, Primary Care, and Holistic Health for adults.

Acute/chronic illness treated.

Blood vessel health. Nutrition, Weight, Anti-aging, Dementia prevention, Nutrient supplement consultation.

We take a proactive health and wellness approach. Telemedicine and private medical text messaging. Home visits for Medicare homebound. We accept insurances, Medicare, and direct pay.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 222 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.

Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-740-1313 561-740-0819, fax Integration of Ancient Wi s d o m a n d M o d e r n Medicine. Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends.

See ad pages 13 and 20.

By appointment only.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

INTUITIVE HEALER JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319 JaneGrayFord.com

Healing starts and ends in the energy field. Over time blockages occur in the physical body through karmic, genetic or experiences in this lifetime.

When addressed, the healing is completed.

Ford, uses Hypnosis and an Intuitive understanding of energy frequencies to help heal her clients. Have your auric field rebalanced.

DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM

Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness 218 SW Atlanta Ave, Stuart, FL 34994 772-539-9556 InstituteHealthWellness.com Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine.

Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss.

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LIFE COACH LAURA NORMAN INSPIRED LIFE COACHING AND HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY 561-272-1220, Delray Beach LauraNorman.com

Release old patterns that no longer serve you • Get clear about your goals and priorities • Re-discover your greatness • Manifest the life you desire.

Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, body, and spirit.

Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!

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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

Advanced Lymphatic Therapy™ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste. 102 Boca Raton 561-392-3340 TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Beverly is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist with over 27 years experience. See and feel the results; glowing skin, reduced swelling/puffiness, improved immune function and better digestion. Decreases postworkout and post-surgical recovery time. MA6733. See ad page 25.

MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLNESS HEALING MOMENTS HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER “A Healing Playroom” Tracy McDonough MSW LMT 3200 N Federal Highway #107 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-931-2187 Spa@HealingMomentsFL.com

We offer Post-Surgery Lymphatic Drainage, Massage Therapy, Certified Health Coaching, Physical Therapy, Reiki / Quantum Touch Healing, Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy, Meditation, Chakra Balancing, BEMER Therapy, Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna, Kangen Water and many other healing products and services. Goals are: Stress Reduction, Pain Management, Detoxification, & more. MM36169, MA27196

MUSCLE THERAPY HUNTER METHOD

Stephanie Hunter, Owner & Developer 185 E. Indiantown Rd., Ste. 118 Jupiter, FL 33477 561-747-8700 DoYouHunter.com Many people with pain feel frustrated and hopeless, masking symptoms, instead of getting the real relief they deserve. We offer a proven approach that changes muscle memory. Significant, lasting relief from issues like Vertigo, Sciatica, Frozen Shoulder and more. • Self-Treatment Courses • DIY Therapy for Dogs. MA15772, MM24536

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ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Ste. 102 Boca Raton 561-392-3340 TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle form of bodywork that reduces tension and discomfort. It works without being uncomfortable in the process. It is excellent for anyone seeking relief from pain, improved range of motion, increased flexibility, and improved postural alignment. Yini’s a massage therapist and certified as a Practitioner of OrthoBionomy. MA24690. See ad page 25.

PRONUNCIATION COACH PERFECT YOUR AMERICAN ACCENT

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WPB GREEN CLEAN, LLC

Jenna Tyminski, Serving Downtown & Central Palm Beach County 561-360-3571 Jenna@WPBGreenClean.com WPBGreenClean.com We p r o v i d e h i g h - q u a l i t y cleaning to health-conscious clients. We use non-toxic EWG rated brands, HEPA filter vacuums, and single-use mops.

Add’l services: co-host vacation rentals & turnovers; move-in/ out; disinfection.

THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

2610 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 561-369-2836 TheCrystalGarden.com A unique gift store, book store, and spiritual center with more than 50 events a month. Check the calendar and website for listings.

See ad page 23.

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SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS? LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY

561-272-1220, Delray Beach LauraNorman.com

Call or visit us online to register for one of our: Holistic Reflexology and Inspired Life Coaching Sessions • Free Introduction to Laura Norman Reflexology Training Webinar • Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs • Foot • Hand • Face Therapy Products

Lourdes Starshower is an Advanced Certified Tantra Educator and Founder of the E c s t a t i c D a k i n i Ta n t r a Practitioner Certification Program. Sacred Sexuality Coach, Relationship Coach, Clairvoyant Energy Healer, Ordained Minister, Hypnotherapist and EMDR Therapist. Video program, “Tantra Practices for Divine Ecstasy.” Private PBG office or Zoom meetings. A free phone consultation available.

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE

Professor Alice Wujciak / woo-jack / 954-963-7661 PerfectYourAmericanAccent.com

REFLEXOLOGY

561-843-1261 LourdesTantra@gmail.com TantraHealerFlorida.com

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