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DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS FEET FIRST

ROMANTIC REFLEXOLOGY

CHOCOLATE

YES, IT IS GOOD FOR YOU

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10 TAKE PROPOLIS

AND VITAMINS A, E & D FOR RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS

13 SHOES OFF!

Keep Germs Outside

14 CHOCOLATE

Yes, It is Good for You

16 LIVE A HEART-

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing Heart Disease

20 DEEPEN YOUR

RELATIONSHIP FEET FIRST

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The Gift of Loving Reflexology

22 TOOLS FOR INNER

PEACE

Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation

25 ROMANTIC

RELATIONSHIP TOOLKIT

What’s in YOUR Romance Toolkit?

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 9 health briefs 11 global briefs 13 eco tip 22 healing ways 4

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letter from the publisher

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ebruary is a month we focus on the Heart.

Heart is one of those words that can take on a plethora of meanings; its use is diverse and universal. There are hundreds of phrases that include the word heart; it’s central to our lives in so many ways. Take heart; have a heart; heart-minded; heartfelt; heartcentered; heartful—the list goes on and on.

As an organ, it seems as if it’s life itself, beating rhythmically, delivering oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood throughout our expansive vascular system. Our feature article, beginning on page 16, focuses on the heart and how more than 80 percent of all heart disease can be prevented and even reversed.

As a leading publication on health and wellness, our mission is to educate the public regarding personal and planetary wellness and that includes the maintenance of wellbeing aka prevention of illness. We explore integrative, holistic approaches in staying well and reversing disease. Heart disease is mostly preventable. Through the education of doctors, serving the public, we can benefit by an honest discussion around preventative diet and exercise measures, saving many lives annually.

We have responded to the local community with reference to expanding our reach within the digital, online world and have updated our local Natural Awakenings website NaPalmBeach.com. The first thing

you may notice is the new look, and more importantly the new functionality. In appreciation for our advertisers who have stayed with us through the pandemic, we have uploaded an Online Business Directory listing for each. They now have a “hub” for their contact information, accessible by computer and mobile devices. With their business listing, they have the ability to add additional information, publish events, special offers, and with any content from what’s in print, we can place that information “connecting” to the business that submitted the story or news brief. We also have the ability to share articles and news briefs with our neighboring publication, Broward County, FL. In addition, this information can be cross-linked to social media platforms such as Facebook. The result of this transition will make it much easier for our readers to find and connect with our advertising partners, utilizing their products and services.

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This month’s “Tools for Inner Peace” is a helpful read in exploring mindfulness and meditation to lower blood pressure and boost memory. These practices need not be associated with any particular religion or dogma but rather used as a helpful tool, incorporating breathwork in reducing stress, depression and tension. For more information on these ancient methods for today’s world, see page 22.

What would February be without a conversation around chocolate? Stager’s article on page 14 discusses just that, and includes some historical information as well as the pluses and minuses of chocolate consumption for humans and pets. He suggests the darker the chocolate, the more beneficial—in moderation. He also shares information about the additives to chocolate products and cites a few precautions and adverse effects.

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news briefs

HotWorks.org Presents Outdoor Palm Beach Fine Art Show in February

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otWorks’ second annual Palm Beach Fine Art Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 27 and 28, at Palm Beach Outlets, in West Palm Beach.

Produced by the same company that hosts the Boca Raton Fine Art Show (voted as one of the top 100 juried Painting by Julio Garcia art shows in America), the Palm Beach Fine Art Show brings high-quality, juried fine arts and crafts with all work original and personally handmade by the artist in the show.

Totally outdoors with COVID-19 safety precautions in place, including wide aisles, booths minimum six-feet apart, social

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distancing, hand sanitizing stations, and face coverings recommended, the original visual arts and crafts created by award-winning artists from around the world include paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, fiber, wood, jewelry and more—something for everyone in all price ranges. Great food from local area restaurants and music add to the ambience.

The associated 501c3 nonprofit arm, Institute for the Arts & Education, focuses on visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment and fostering art education among youth. The Budding Artist Competition, for ages 9 to 19 (grades 6 to 12), encourages students to enter their original art which is publicly displayed the entire weekend. Presented at the show will be $250 Youth Art Awards and each youth art winner will also receive the same twofoot-long colorful ribbon that professional artists receive (sponsor sought in this area).

Free admission. Free parking. Optional donation supports Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc. (ArtsAndEducationInc.org). For more information, visit HotWorks.org. See ad on back cover.

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o you have time to read this message? Do you feel in some way or another you are trying to make time for others or bond with your pets? Or are you feeling enslaved with your communication devices these days?

If you have answered “yes” to any one of these questions, take solace in the fact that you are not alone.

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Dr. Armenti is also a spiritual astrologer and knowledgeable in numerology; she has a flourishing practice throughout Atlanta and South Florida. Treat yourself to a unique, personal experience.

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Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid that can be purchased for a few dollars at local pharmacies, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic. Among African Americans, a group disproportionately impacted by the virus, the risk was reduced by 52 percent. For the study, published in PLOS Biology, researchers used artificial intelligence to compare the host genes and proteins of the novel coronavirus to those of 64 other diseases across a range of categories. They found 34 drugs for possible repurposing, then combed through 27,000 patient records to find which drugs had in fact lowered the risk of contracting the virus.

“We’re excited about these results and to study that connection more, but large-scale observational studies and randomized controlled trials are essential to confirm what we’ve found here,” says lead researcher Feixiong Cheng.

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Polypropylene baby bottles­—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market— release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study by Trinity College Dublin. In a study published in Nature Food, which covered 48 regions worldwide, researchers found that flexible plastic baby bottles release as many as 16.2 million particles per liter. “A study last year by the World Health Organization estimated adults would consume between 300 and 600 microplastics a day—our average values were on the order of a million or millions,” study co-author John Boland told The Guardian.

He called for more studies to understand the implications, saying the researchers were “absolutely gobsmacked” by the numbers. The microplastics are released when heated liquid is used to sterilize the bottles and to dissolve powdered formula and when the bottle is shaken to dissolve the powder. The higher the water temperature, the greater the release of particles. Polypropylene bottles have a “5” on the recycling symbol on the bottom.

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In updated guidelines, the FDA is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

Among those advised to avoid amalgams, which contain mercury, silver, copper and tin are pregnant women; women that plan to become pregnant or are nursing; children, especially those under the age of 6; and those with kidney problems or preexisting neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Over time, amalgams can release small amounts of mercury vapor, depending on how extensively people grind their teeth or chew gum and how old the filling is, studies show. It’s a more cautious tone for the FDA, which along with the ADA, has long maintained that amalgams are safe, a finding disputed by health advocates. Mindful of health and aesthetics, patients are increasingly opting for toothcolored resin composites. Nearly half of all U.S. dentists no longer use mercury, and its use is being legally phased out in more than a dozen countries.

Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of 4,729 studies involving 570,000 people.

Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic reported to the annual scientific session of the American Heart Association that frequent chili eaters also had a lower risk of dying from any cause by 25 percent compared to those that rarely or never ate the fruit. Because it was difficult to measure the type and amount of chili pepper eaten by the Americans, Italians, Chinese and Iranians in the study, no quantities were specified.

Previous studies have found that chili pepper has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer and blood glucose-regulating effects due to capsaicin, its active ingredient.

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Two new studies offer hope for dealing with the winter’s respiratory woes. Propolis, the resin-like substance made by bees from plants to build their hives, has been used for centuries to heal wounds and treat colds. In a new study, researchers from Italy’s University of Naples Federico II gave either a propolis extract oral spray or a placebo three times a day to 122 people with mild upper respiratory tract infections. After three days, 83 percent of the patients in the propolis group enjoyed remission of all symptoms such as sore throat, hoarseness and throat swelling and redness, compared to 28 percent of the placebo group. The propolis reduced the duration of infection from five days to three days, two days less than the placebo.

A second study in Britain of 6,115 adults found that those with adequate intakes of vitamins A and E from diet and supplements had fewer respiratory complaints. People taking vitamin D as supplements, but not from their diet, also fared better at fending off such symptoms as breathlessness, bronchial trouble, viral pneumonia and throat infection.

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Climate Change Makes Hurricane Destruction Worse

A study from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University published in Nature predicts that hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change. In the 1960s, hurricanes lost 75 percent of their energy in the first day after making landfall, but more recent hurricanes lost only about 50 percent of their energy in that same time.

Hurricanes feed off heat energy from the sea and rapidly lose strength once they reach land. Pinaki Chakraborty, a senior author of the study, and its lead author, Ph.D. student Lin Li, analyzed data on storms that made landfall after forming in the North Atlantic between 1967 and 2018.

They found that how slowly the storms weakened closely matched changes in sea surface temperatures during the same period. From computer simulations of hurricanes, they discovered that hotter temperatures allowed the hurricanes to hold on to more moisture, which they could continue to use as a source of heat energy once they reached land.

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Europe Tightens Methane Emission Monitoring, But U.S. Does Not

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At the University of Helsinki, in Finland, a new project recorded in the journal Science Advances found that switching a child’s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system within a month by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria. The researchers studied 75 children between 3 and 5 years of age at 10 daycare centers in two Finnish cities to see how a change in their playing environment altered their skin and gut microbiota, as well as immune markers in their blood.

Four centers turned their gravel playgrounds into fields of forest floor, soil and grasses, while three already had that setting. Three others kept their existing gravel playground. One month after the changes were made, scientists collected samples of skin, blood and feces from the children. In just a few weeks, microbiota of the children at the renovated daycare centers quickly shifted to become more like the microbiomes of children that attended centers that already had more natural play surfaces. The children at the renovated daycare centers developed a higher ratio of the anti-inflammatory proteins to pro-inflammatory proteins in their blood, indicating that their immune systems were in better shape.

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The United Nations reported that atmospheric levels of the greenhouse gas methane reached a record high, and 62 oil and gas companies acting as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) have adopted a new framework to report methane emissions. None of the participating oil and gas companies in the OGMP are in the United States. The initiative, managed by the U.N. Environment Programme, asks companies to report methane emissions from both core operations and joint ventures. The OGMP represents about 30 percent of global oil and gas production and seeks to deliver a 45 percent reduction in the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions by 2025.

Approximately 60 percent of methane emitted into the atmosphere comes from manmade sources such as fossil fuels, landfills, biomass burning and agriculture. For the first time, companies are committing to regularly measure their methane emissions using strict, science-based standards, as opposed to engineering estimates, which have historically understated emissions. This newly adopted method involves field measurements and ongoing monitoring with drones and satellites.

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Shoes Off!

Keep Germs Outside It may take some getting used to, and some friends may think it odd, but banning shoes in the house is a good idea. Research has shown that when we’re out and about, our shoes come into direct contact with a variety of microbes, including viruses and bacteria. If we walk around our homes in these same shoes without disinfecting them first, we can track in some of those germs and spread them throughout our living spaces.

Pollen and mold can also come into the house on shoes. Upping the gross factor, think about picking up fecal matter left by pets on lawns, driveways and sidewalks, as well as the human kind from public restroom floors.

Keeping the indoor sanctuary as clean as possible should be job number one, especially if one or more people in the house are allergy sufferers, immunocompromised individuals or small children that play on the floor and regularly stick things into their mouths.

Organisms survive longer in carpets, which are harder to clean and disinfect than hard floors, but the easiest solution is to leave shoes by the front door. Setting up a seat and shoe storage area at the entrance makes the transition much easier.

Designate one or two pairs as indoor shoes—they could be slippers or comfy loafers that never go outdoors. Socks or good-old-fashioned bare feet are also options.

Some people swear by antimicrobial doormats, wiping their feet two or more times on the treated mat before crossing the threshold.

Periodically cleaning shoes is a good idea, too. The first step is to check the shoe manufacturer’s instructions. Some shoes, like canvas sneakers, can be placed in the washing machine and air dried.

Most rubber or leather soles can be scrubbed with soapy water using an old toothbrush or a washcloth. Avoid detergents or cleaners with bleach unless the shoes are white. Thoroughly rinse off the soap to avoid making the shoes slippery.

Asking guests to remove their shoes before entering the abode may feel awkward. Be kind and gentle when making the request, explaining that it will help preserve the family’s health. And if they seem uncomfortable, be flexible. When hosting a gathering, it may be wise to give invitees advance warning of the no-shoe preference so that they can bring slippers or socks.

A proactive host might even have fresh socks or house shoes available for guests.

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: If we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~Anne Bradstreet February 2021

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YES, It’s True:

Chocolate’s Good for You!

by Dr. William H. Stager

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t’s a long story. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) comes from the seeds of the fruit of a tropical tree grown around the world. There are about 20 species of the genus Theobroma, with only one of commercial value, divided into three groups. The trees make a good crop, are easy to grow, and yield about 20 to 30 pods a year, each containing 30 to 40 beans. The seeds are removed from their shells, dried, fermented, lightly roasted and ground to produce chocolate liquor—the basic ingredient for all chocolate products. Cocoa butter is the hard fat obtained from the crushed seeds.

Cacao has a recorded history of about 4000 years. The origin of the word “cacao” comes from the Maya of the Yucatan Peninsula. The Aztecs believed cacao was food of the gods (that’s what “Theobroma” means) and they used it as currency.

I know people who would probably work for chocolate; I certainly have patients who pay me in chocolate. The Maya were the first to create chocolate by drying, fermenting, roasting and grinding the beans.

Christopher Columbus was the first European to bring the beans back to Europe around 1502. Chocolate wasn’t quite a hit among Europeans at first, because the Aztecs mixed their chocolate drink with chilies and dyed it red with annatto to look like blood (yes, they had a reputation for being “bloodthirsty”). Europeans quickly learned to mix their chocolate drinks with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and even beer and wine. It was even served at Mass (I bet attendance increased!). When the French started drinking it, they were soon exalting its aphrodisiacal properties, placed heavy taxes on it and thus perpetuated its mythical reputation as a drink for the rich and romantic.

Chocolate houses in 17th and 18th century England supposedly became more popular than pubs. The first chocolate factory in England began in 1728.

The first chocolate bar was produced at that same business in 1876 when they mixed chocolate powder with sugar and cocoa butter. The first milk chocolate bar was created in 1876 by Nestlé and Peters.

American Milton Hershey became the first to mass-produce chocolate in 1894.

His first Hershey Bar was sold for five

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cents. Today, of course, there are no limits to the chocolate creations you can make or purchase, from home, local stores, the internet and so on.

Chocolate liquor, the basic ingredient for chocolate products, has a high content of cocoa butter (over 50 percent).

Unsweetened chocolate is chocolate liquor made into bars. Semisweet chocolate has more than 35 percent chocolate liquor; sweet dark chocolate has around 15 percent; milk chocolate has around 10 percent; and white chocolate has no cocoa solids but has around 20 percent cocoa butter (technically it’s not chocolate, but who’s counting).

Almost 400 compounds have been measured in cocoa. Some of the more well-known are: theobromine; methylxanthines; caffeine; fats (oleic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid); starch; sugars; proteins; tannins; oxalates.

Here are some of the many positive effects of chocolate: • Flavonoids (flavonols in dark chocolate) reduce risk of cardiovascular disease • Lowers blood pressure by helping produce nitric oxide (Viagra, Levitra and Cialis all enhance the effects of nitric oxide).

A tribe in Panama that drinks five cups of cocoa a day rarely develops high blood pressure, but when they leave their home island, some of them develop high blood pressure (is it the chocolate or exposure to modern society?)

• Antioxidant properties, preventing fat-like substances in the blood from oxidizing and clogging arteries, thus improving circulation • Inhibits platelets from sticking together and forming clots • Stimulants in chocolate like theobromine, caffeine, tyramine and phenylethylamine all contribute to increased alertness and mental activity (example: there are about 30 mg of caffeine in a chocolate bar, 95 mg in a cup of coffee) • Tryptophan in chocolate produces serotonin which is antidepressant • Anandamide is thought to be an endogenous ligand for the cannabinoid

receptor, the receptor in the brain that binds THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical that causes the narcotic effects of marijuana (it is estimated that you may need to eat about 25 pounds of chocolate to mimic a marijuana high) • Other compounds found in chocolate that may contribute to the chocolate high and addiction include: histamine, serotonin, theobromine, tryptophan, phenylethylamine, tyramine and salsolinol • Triggers the release of the body’s natural opiates (pain killers) • Methylxanthines act like a diuretic, bronchyolytic, vasodilator, improve cardiac muscle performance, and muscle relaxant • Treats diarrhea, causes constipation • Does not increase serum cholesterol or LDL cholesterol • Cocoa butter is used by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as an inactive ingredient in dermatological preparations Precautions and adverse effects: chocolate is stimulating and addicting for

some people. It can cause migraine headaches, allergic reactions and constipation.

Animals such as dogs and cats should not eat chocolate as they react to the theobromine and caffeine. Acne and tooth decay really cannot be blamed on chocolate, but rather on the sugars and fats that are added to its preparations. The benefits of chocolate do not apply to milk chocolate. Enjoy it—the darker, the better—in moderation.

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Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing Heart Disease

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ardiology has made mindboggling advances in efficiently repairing everything from clogged arteries to floppy mitral valves and even replacing the entire failing heart itself. Yet the stubborn fact remains that almost half of all Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, killing one in four of us, and those numbers are rising. Research shows that simple lifestyle changes can prevent 80 percent of these deaths, but many cardiologists typically reach for a prescription pad rather than explore diet, exercise and other prevention options with their patients.

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co-author of Integrative Cardiology. “There is a common belief among many physicians that patients generally don’t want to make lifestyle changes—an assumption that is often dead wrong and refuted by surveys of patients that show that the majority are looking to do exactly that.”

Los Angeles restauranteur and musician Gianni Neiviller, 54, is such a case. When he found holistic cardiologist Cynthia Thaik three years ago, he had already endured four major surgeries for gut illnesses; was suffering from obesity, high blood pressure, anxiety and depression; and was heavily abusing alcohol and marijuana. Thaik ordered tests that uncovered sleep apnea, and she encouraged him NaPalmBeach.com

to turn to an all-organic diet, take vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise and practice mindfulness and meditation.

“At first it was all fairly hard, but as I started losing the pounds, my mind became more clear, and little by little, it all started getting a bit easier,” Neiviller says. He lost 86 pounds within a year, got sober and ceased taking blood pressure medication and using a sleep apnea machine. He now walks six miles a day; practices a hybrid regimen of qigong, yoga and meditation; and is switching to a holistic health career.

“When people try to push my buttons, they rarely succeed these days,” he smiles.

Rebounding into vibrant health is what integrative cardiologists like Devries

and Thaik strive for. Also known as preventive or holistic cardiologists, they focus on guiding patients to change long-held, harmful, physical and emotional practices.

Although they are comparatively few in number—probably no more than 100 nationally—these doctors are vocal and influential, imparting valuable advice about preventing and reversing heart disease through daily lifestyle choices.

Heart-Happy Eating

Substantial research affirms that one major line of defense against heart disease is what we put into our mouths every day, yet only 8 percent of cardiologists consider themselves capable to give nutritional advice, a survey showed. To counter that, Devries co-founded the Gaples Institute, a Naperville, Illinois, nonprofit that offers free nutritional training online to the public and nutritional accreditation for medical clinicians. Devries, who trained at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, lectures internationally and recently authored What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Cholesterol.

“People have a lot more power over their heart health than they realize,” he says.

According to Devries, the name of a diet is not as important as the anti-inflammatory foods it should contain, such as “a wide variety of vegetables and fruit, plenty of beans, whole grains in place of refined, minimizing or eliminating meat (especially processed meat like bacon and sausage), minimizing added sugar (especially from sugar-sweetened beverages) and using small amounts of the most healthful oils, like extra-virgin olive oil.” And the evidence is increasing, he says, of “minimizing or eliminating animal products and getting most or all of your protein from high-quality plant sources like beans, tofu, whole grains and nuts. Fish is one exception for which there is good evidence.”

He’s backed up by a November 2020 study of 220,000 adults published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. It concludes that those with diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary beverages had a 46 percent higher risk of heart disease and a 28 percent higher risk of stroke compared to

those consuming anti-inflammatory diets rich in green and yellow vegetables, whole grains, coffee and tea.

Devries suggests that gradual, incremental changes to the diet may be easier than abrupt and dramatic choices. For example, he might recommend switching from sugary soda to flavored seltzer first, then trying lemon water and black tea with milk before opting for plain, green tea. Sipping a cup of green tea at least every other day reduces the risk of heart attacks and dying of heart disease by onefifth, Chinese researchers report in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Powerful Supplements

As a young cardiologist frustrated by the revolving-door nature of his patients, Stephen Sinatra came upon an obscure 1982 study of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) that he realized could have saved the life of a favorite patient. This catalyzed his intensive studies into nutrition and bioenergetics that produced 17 books, including the bestselling Reverse Heart Disease Now and The Sinatra Solution. He helped formulate the new field of metabolic cardiology that proposes preventing and treating cardiovascular disease with nutraceuticals to improve energy production in heart cells.

In addition to suggesting a high-potency, multi-nutrient, fish oil, magnesium and vitamin C for prevention, he recommends four key nutrients that produce and use adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body’s basic cellular fuel: YCoQ10 is synthesized in the body, but declines with age and statin use.

It protects from the free radical damage linked to inflammation. Dosage: 90 to 250 milligrams (mg) daily for prevention, 180 to 360 mg for hypertension and 300 to 600 mg for heart failure.

YL-carnitine ferries fatty acids to be oxidized to make ATP and moves toxic metabolites out of heart cells. Dosage: 1,000 to 1,500 mg in divided doses to prevent deficiency and up to 3,000 mg for heart disease.

YMagnesium, required in all reactions involving ATP, is depleted by some gastrointestinal medications and diuretics.

Dosage: at least 400 mg.

YD-ribose is a naturally occurring

sugar derivative of ATP that hastens energy regeneration. Dosage: five to seven grams (gm) daily as a preventive, seven to 10 gm daily for heart failure.

In other nutrient news, adults that took glucosamine/chondroitin every day for a year or longer had a 65 percent reduction in cardiovascular-related deaths, reports West Virginia University researchers that analyzed 16 years of data from 16,686 adults.

Smart Testing

Preventive cardiologist Joel Kahn, the author of Your Whole Heart Solution and The Plant-Based Solution, says that lab tests typically prescribed by cardiologists and other doctors are inadequate. “Standard lab tests have not changed in 30 to 40 years, but science has,” he says. “For example, inflammation is now understood to be a fundamental process for most chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. A simple lab test, hs-CRP, is available to measure inflammation. Very few doctors add this to their panel. When it is high, it leads to a search for why there is inflammation and diet, lifestyle and other measures to resolve it.”

After 25 years as a cardiologist treating heart-attack emergencies, Kahn, who is vegan, went back to college to study preventive cardiology and set up the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, in Bingham Farms, Michigan, which focuses on dietary counseling and preventive screenings. His list of “must have” tests includes: YAdvanced cholesterol panel for a breakdown of LDL-cholesterol particle number and size, which is highly predictive of cardiovascular problems.

YLipoprotein(a) cholesterol to detect a risk-elevating genetic form of cholesterol that’s present in about 20 percent of those tested.

YHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) to identify inflammation of blood vessels.

YHemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) to obtain the three-month measure of sugar in hemoglobin, a marker of both diabetes and heart disease.

YVitamin D to identify deficiencies linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart failure, angina and heart attacks.

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More Heart-Healthy Strategies outdo each other. People that competed with each other to walk more steps ended up walking about 100 miles more in nine months than people that simply walked on their own, reports the JAMA Internal Medicine. consider cannabidiol. This non-psychoactive form of cannabis has been shown in small lab studies to lower inflammation and ease arrhythmia. “CBD can help to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve anxiety and depression, reduce inflammation, improve glucose regulation, diminish pain and thereby lower our adrenergic (fight-or-flight) tone,” says holistic cardiologist Cynthia Thaik. brush a lot. In a 10-year Korean study, people that brushed their teeth three or more times a day had a 10 percent lower risk of atrial fibrillation and a 12 percent lower risk of heart failure. sidestep pollution. Stay away from traffic and industrial areas when exercising. Even a few hours of exposure to the ultrafine particles generated by emissions may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack, reports research in Environmental Health Perspectives.

Move It or Lose It

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (brisk walking, water aerobics, gardening, tennis, dancing) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (running, jumping, swimming laps), as well as musclestrengthening activity (weights) at least two days a week.

Only 20 percent of adults exercise for the full 150 minutes per week, which may be why physical inactivity is a major factor in an estimated one-third of heart disease deaths. “I like to frame it as ‘being active’, because exercise sounds onerous,” Devries says. “Even a small amount of activity goes a long way—walking at a gentle pace 30 minutes a day confers very significant benefits. Up to a point, more can be better, but only for some people, and only to a point.”

Even moving a few minutes daily can add up. Doing 12-minute bursts of vigorous exercise favorably impacts 80 percent of the metabolites that govern such functions as oxidative stress, inflammation and vascular reactivity, reports a new study in Circulation. Just one hour a week of strength training significantly lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease death, another study found. And simply holding thigh and calf stretches for 45 seconds for a total of five minutes daily improved arterial blood flow, reports a study in the Journal of Physiology.

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her life after 20 years of practice as a frustrated cardiologist, when she was laid low by severe anemia that required transfusions and surgery.

Today, the Harvard-trained cardiologist is the author of Your Vibrant Heart and founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles, which integrates the medical model with lifestyle strategies and approaches like homeopathy and acupuncture.

“I very much believe that we are both physical beings and energetic or spiritual beings. Our physical makeup is closely intertwined with our mental and emotional makeup,” Thaik says. She counsels patients to practice the following: YMindfulness. “A mentor of mine, (life coach) Mary Morrisey, taught me to avoid the three Cs—complaining, comparing or criticizing. If you attempt to do this for even an hour, you will find that it is actually a hard task. Practicing this allows us to be acutely mindful of our thoughts.”

YGratitude. “I wake up every morning and before my feet hit the floor, I make this statement five times and fill in five different answers: ‘I am so happy and grateful now that ...’”

YReleasing. “I believe the most important ingredient to health and healing is the ability to release—to forgive self and others, to let go and abandon all of our negative thoughts, our self-limiting beliefs, our notions of right and wrong, our feelings of injustice and being wronged.”

She advises, “When we can abandon all these beliefs and allow ourselves to float or drift unimpeded—imagine yourself on a tube in a lazy river—that is when healing within our bodies begins, when our parameters of stress and the hormones and neurotransmitters associated with stress start to down-regulate, and we can literally feel a wave of relaxation passing through our bodies. This will lower our heart rate, blood pressure, adrenaline and cortisol levels, thereby mitigating our risk of a heart attack or stroke.”

Ronica O’Hara, a natural health writer, can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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immunity and increase gray matter in the brain, and 2018 research published in Experimental Biology shows that just an introductory hour of meditation using breathwork and awareness of thoughts significantly reduced anxiety. The study indicates that when applied regularly, mindfulness minimizes arterial pressure and cardiovascular health risks associated with long-term nervous system stress.

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techniques are now being used in psychotherapy for insomnia, eating disorders and addictions. Physiological benefits are also significant. Harvard Health Publishing, referencing the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, highlights mindfulness for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal conditions, as well as clinical depression.

For healing arts practitioner Evelyn Hall, in Santa Cruz, California, mindfulness is a lifestyle choice. “When my mind runs off into the future, it can create not only anxiety because I fear the unknown, but also worry about all the ‘what ifs’.

When I find myself lost in the past, it can bring me sadness and regret. I have learned from mindfulness that these are just mental habits.”

Cara Bradley, a mental fitness coach in Philadelphia and author of On the Verge: Wake Up, Show Up and Shine, says, “To be mindful is to show up to experience the moment as it is, with all your senses—when we eat, when we walk, whatever we are doing.”

Diving Deeper

While mindfulness can be the simple act of noticing the geometric design of a flower or the variety of tastes on a dinner plate, meditation brings awareness to the deepest levels of consciousness through a variety of focused techniques, including breathwork, chanting, visualization or gazing at a candle flame.

Contrary to common assumption, meditation need not be associated with religious structure. Neuroscientist Tony Nader, who heads the global Transcendental Meditation (TM) organization in 100 countries, underscores, “When you say meditation, there are numerous kinds of meditation with different origins. It can’t be assumed that just because meditation involves the mind that it involves dogma, or that meditation is religious because it has its roots from the Eastern traditions. Over time, some traditions integrated aspects of these ancient techniques into their own religions, yet not all meditations are religious.”

Meditation can bring us into the eye of the storm. “The ocean is a great analogy for understanding different approaches

to meditation. Just as the ocean can be turbulent on the surface with innumerable waves and quiet at its depth, so, too, the mind is active on the surface with innumerable thoughts, but it is also naturally, profoundly quiet, deep within.”

TM, taught in personal, one-toone instruction by a certified instructor, is one of the most thoroughly studied approaches and does not involve breathwork or repetition of chants. “There are 600 scientific research studies about the effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation technique to develop the full brain—actually, the full potential of the human nervous system,” says Nader.

Today, meditation has moved into the mainstream, with more than 2,500 digital apps offering quick, convenient access to every type and tradition. With names like Calm and Headspace, they were downloaded by more than 52 million first-time users in 2019—and that was before the anxiety-inducing pandemic. Most can be easily customized: InsightTimer, for example, offers 45,000 free meditations that can be sorted by need, duration or style.

By practicing meditation, mindfulness is also cultivated. “You can think of it as a workout for your mind, a way of becoming familiar with our mind and training our mind,” says Bradley.

Meditation can simply help to lower blood pressure or boost memory, yet it can bring mindfulness to a more spiritual level. “In a meditative state, I can feel how everything around me is alive and communicating with their own tongue and song,” says Hall. “I feel peace, no longer lost in wishing, praying or pleading that things be different. I am free from the burden of having to do something.”

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Meditative Approaches to Try Cara Bradley: There are times in life, during a busy workday or after watching the news, when you can feel that your mind has gotten very small and fixed. One of my favorite, super-simple practices is called Tibetan sky-gazing. Go outside or look out your window and look up into the sky.

Use your inhale to help you expand your breath, but also your mind; allow your mind and your eyes to widen to the peripheral, and as you exhale, you just let go of any fear, worry or control. Inhale—expand up and out; exhale, let something go—tension, struggle, expectation.

Evelyn Hall: Close your eyes, take a couple of nice belly breaths and relax. Send waves of relaxation through your entire body, from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. As you do this, just listen to the sounds around you, both near and far. Then notice what you smell, both near and far. How does the air feel on your skin? Expand all your senses to experience what is present in this moment.

Once you are deeply relaxed, just rest within the present environment, doing nothing. Unplug, reset. Try three to five minutes to reboot. Tip: It’s helpful to remember a time when you were totally relaxed—in nature or on vacation. The mind and body love to work together; think it and the body will respond.

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Do you know your partner’s preferred “love language?” Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages, has helped millions bring themselves into harmony with their partners. Knowing that your own preferred love language may not be the same as your partner’s, you can honor and delight them by using theirs.

Do they yearn for “words of affirmation?” Be sure to pick a meaningful Valentine’s Day card or, better yet, write your own. Is an “act of service” the best gift you can give them? How about a coupon book with offers of what you might do for them around the house or on their pet project. If their language is “physical touch”, that coupon book might include some deliciously different offerings! And if their preferred love language is indeed “gifts”, you would be wise indeed to remember that this month!

Has a counselor, coach, therapist or other mentor helped you develop your communication abilities? Do you know the importance of using “I” language, taking responsibility for how YOU think and feel in emotional situations? Do you know that a relationship is enhanced when you issue more compliments than complaints? (Recommended ratio is five positive comments to one negative, even including that slippery slope of “constructive criticism”.) Do you know how it feels to be

really HEARD, and to truly LISTEN to your partner?

Perhaps you’ve studied Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication and have a sense of how to communicate OFNR by clearly sharing what you Observe, how you Feel, what you Need and what you want to Request from your partner. Do you practice what you’ve learned?

Maybe you’ve explored Tantra or sexual practices. Tantra is an ancient spiritual teaching that encourages the mindful embrace of all life. Maybe you’ve experimented with the joy of sacred loving and shared ecstatic intimacy with your partner.

Or maybe you and your partner have read about or reviewed different ideas of sexual turn-ons and pleasure.

The most important question is: are you remembering to USE whatever tools

are in your toolkit?

How do you hold each other accountable for their use? Do you strive to be conscientious and conscious about applying what you’ve learned?

Dust off your own tools; don’t let them get rusty. Take inventory of what’s in YOUR toolkit, and use them wisely and often. Valentine’s Day comes only once a year.

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Dr. Rice – a wholistic physician serving patients since 1977 using Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Gentle Chiropractic care and Nutritional Counseling. We Listen • We Care • We Get Results.

COLON THERAPY JOHN V. TERRUSA, L.C.T., L.M.T. 561-745-9170, Tequesta Detoxification center specializing in gentle, caring combinations of colonics, massage, and energy work for mind, body and spirit.

Disposable speculums & filtered systems.

AVAC E N t h e r apy f or p a i n relief, producing an increase in microcirculation to the skeletal muscles while carrying away toxins. The result… healthier, more relaxed muscles throughout. MA0006248, MM27361

CLAIRVOYANT 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!

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT

Spa Lavage 5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-617-0607 Erin@SpaLavage.com SpaLavage.com Spa Lavage’s atmosphere is one of tranquility and cleanliness, featuring Grace, an open system, Class II medical device, similar to the Libbe and Angel of Water.

It features a thin, sterile, singleuse nozzle, and has a flow controller to provide a gentle and relaxing experience.

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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.

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 4.

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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

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.

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

Juli Edwards has been 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 31.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

4800 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 917-454-8444 TheBodyMindMD.com

Let me help you explore what you body needs to create better health. Imbalances may be creating your symptoms; which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system; how can these be corrected to reverse and prevent “dis”ease. Fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems & dementia, mood changes, hormones, and disease prevention.

See ad page 13.

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.

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 23.

GINA KEARNEY

Herbalist & Flower Essence Practitioner 725 N. A1A, D-103, Jupiter, FL 33477 561-768-9005 HerbsAndOwls.com Gina is a Certified Herbalist specializing in Flower Essence Therapy - a vibrational form of healing derived from living flowers that assists in emotional and energetic healing, and personal growth.

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.

By appointment only.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE HERBAL MEDICINE

INTERNAL 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!

There’s no substitute for a great love who says, “No matter what’s wrong with you, you’re welcome at this table.” ~ Tom Hanks February 2021

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natural awakenings directory 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 15.

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

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WPB GREEN CLEAN, LLC

Jenna Tyminski, Serving Downtown & Central Palm Beach County 561-360-3571 Jenna@WPBGreenClean.com WPBGreenClean.com We provide hi gh- qual 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.

SPIRITUAL BOOKSTORE MEDITATION SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY

English 561-715-3996 ~ Dave Español 954-646-1715 ~ Nestor LoveToMeditate.org If you want more than just stress relief and relaxation, meditation on the Inner Light could be what you have been searching for.

Join us for weekly meetings focused on spirituality and meditation. No charge, no donations.

MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLNESS

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 15.

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

REFLEXOLOGY LAURA NORMAN HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY 561-272-1220, Delray Beach LauraNorman.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

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

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NaPalmBeach.com

Palm Beach County, Florida edition

Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!

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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 21.

SPIRITUAL CENTER MY FLORA AURA

Jolie DeMarco 26 SE 4th St East Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-901-5808 JolieMyFloraAura@aol.com MyFloraAura.com Free Organic Tea Tasting, Daily Classes, & Unique Gift Shop Visit our website for fun classes to attend. Floral designing, Channeling sessions, Master-Minds, Reiki, Meditation circles, Tea Parties and More! Stop in to say Hi, browse the store... or have a relaxing cup of Organic tea.

SPROUTS GOT SPROUTS?

8420 Resource Road Riviera Beach, FL 33404 561-689-9464 Info@GotSprouts.com GotSprouts.com Purveyors of Quality Wheatgrass, Sprouts, Juicers, Seed and Supplies.

We supply Juice bars, Restaurants, Green Markets, Grocery Stores, and The General Public with Healthy Sprouts! We Ship and Deliver. See ad this page.

TANTRA LOURDES STARSHOWER 561-843-1261 LourdesTantra@gmail.com TantraHealerFlorida.com

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.

Let’s Get You & Your Space Healthy!

All Services are Done Online.

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The more important an activity is to your soul’s evolution, the more resistance you will feel to it—the fear you will feel. ~Steven Pressfield February 2021

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HotWorks.org 2nd Annual

Palm Beach Fine Art Show

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February 27 & 28, 2021 Palm Beach Outlets, West Palm Beach

www.hotworks.org Facebook.com/HotWorksArtShows Instagram @HotWorksArtShows Jill Whitney-Birk, Mixed Media

Professionally Juried Fine Art & Fine Craft ShowJames Wilbat, Glass At Palm Beach Outlets, West Palm Beach All Art is Original, Personally Handmade & for Sale by the Artist Present at the Show Sat, Feb 27 & Sun, Feb 28 ~ 10am-5pm Daily ~ Free Admission and Free Parking Students! Call for Entries ~ Budding Artist Competition – Grades 6-12 or ages 9-19 ~ more info www.hotworks.org

See Art, Love Art, Buy Art!™