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PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MANTRA

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ovember days are noticeably cooler.

I love and am thankful that I was able to take a short trip to New England to experience the beginning of the fall festival of colors with the leaves in their annual drop-dance from the plant they’d been serving since spring. The brown oak leaves have their own tradition of hanging on through most of the winter.

Here in Florida, the local food gardens are beginning to take shape for the winter’s growing season. I do hope many of you have taken the opportunity to learn what types of food grows well here and are enjoying the fruits of your labor.

This month’s issue is about self-empowerment. Oh, I’m very much about that. It may have taken me a few more years than most to “get it.” How grateful I am that I finally understand the process of embracing full responsibility for my own life, learning who I am, what I enjoy and what I want to achieve. As a child we learn the rules and how to follow them; as an adult we realize that some rules are age specific or location specific.

We understand the rules from a wiser perspective and make them work for us.

Rule number one: Know yourself.

This is critical. At birth I believe I knew who I was. All went well for quite a while until I started misunderstanding messages, events and such. I got tangled up in “stuff” and lost belief in myself and my self-esteem.

As with so many of us, it takes a traumatic experience to act as our allimportant wake up call. I feel blessed to have had that call and have been awake ever since. In my newly awakened state I focused on getting to know myself, and that is tantamount to loving myself. I was able to see a support team of friends and relatives cheering me on in my journey to self-awareness and uncovering my path, my passion and my purpose. I am able to embrace my life.

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your forehead. Relax in the moment of joy and peace, allow a sense of wellness to wash over your entire body. Believe in your powerful self to be able to break through the barriers of your fearful imagination to take on your fearless imagination. Get creative.

Power has many facets, as Fertig

speaks to us in our featured article about six ways to create the life you want.

Consider physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality. What areas might you want to give more attention to? Are there power areas that need a little energizing?

During my re-awakening I focused more on my emotional health. In the years that followed, other aspects were addressed, focusing on one at a time, learning all along the way. That’s not to say that what I was not focused on was ignored, but rather that it was a side note. They are all important. What is so cool is the idea that every one of us is very different, and we all have our unique spin on an approach to wellness and what resonates for us.

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newsbriefs Enter to Win a Free Cruise for Two on The Zen Cruise 2015

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he Zen Cruise is giving away a free dream trip on The Zen Cruise 2015, plus other fun prizes. One lucky person will win an all-inclusive FREE 5 nights and 6 days Zen Cruise for two onboard the fabulous Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Sea, featuring world-class yoga and healing arts presenters, ecstatic dance, soul-thriving live and electronic music, sacred ceremonies, inspirational experiences and a nourishing conscious community. This transformational yoga and music journey, recently voted one of the top five theme cruises for 2015 by Porthole Cruise Magazine and featured in USA Today, returns for its second year, sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica and Haiti, February 9-14, 2015.

The Zen Cruise will also be giving away several runner-up prizes, including four Zen Gala tickets for February 7, 2015,

music CDs and a signed book.

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If you are chosen as the winner, you will be refunded your deposit amount or the amount paid of one cruise in an inside stateroom, double occupancy.

For the full lineup of presenters and reservations, visit TheZenCruise.com. For inquiries, email TheZenCruise@gmail. com. See ad back page.

Trash 2 Treasure ‘Moving on Up’ Downtown

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he Board of Directors of Trash to Treasure Creative Reuse Center (T2T) is proud to announce their move to the ArtServe Building at 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Conveniently located in central Fort Lauderdale at the edge of Holiday Park, the new airconditioned site, with ample free parking, will offer a more comfortable shopping experience for members and visitors. T2T

at ArtServe is close to other creative zones and cultural organizations like FAT Village a n d M a k e r ’s S q u a r e . Th e new location is also ideal for classes and workshops where people can get handson, creative, upcycling experience.

Beginning October 4, the reuse center is open Fridays from 2 to 7pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 5:30pm for shopping and donations drop-off.

Nanette Saylor, Executive Director of T2T, reported, “We’re thrilled to relocate to ArtServe in the heart of the cultural center of downtown Fort Lauderdale, and excited to expand our relationship with the broader community of repurpose creators.”

Since 2007, the non-profit T2T has served South Florida, locating donations of clean, reusable materials and redistributing these items as valuable educational and artistic resources.

For more information visit Trash2TreasureFL.org or call 1-888-828-8242.

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newsbriefs GMO? Label It So

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he City of Hallandale Beach became the first city in Florida to unanimously pass resolutions in favor of GMO labeling and supporting a ban on the overuse of antibiotics in livestock.

Across the country, public concern over the safety of GMOs in our food has led to national brands labeling accordingly. Chipotle announced it will label GMO foods on their menu, Whole Foods will do the same for their products, and General Mills announced they will remove GMOs from their original Cheerios cereal. GMO labeling laws have been passed in Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont as well as GMO restriction laws passed in Hawaii and two Oregon counties. Already 64+ countries have a ban or mandatory labeling of such foods, including Russia and China. This means the top seven food manufacturers already label in these countries; why not here in the U.S.?

States Trish Sheldon of GMO Free Florida, “There has been an overwhelming public response demanding a GMO Labeling law in Florida. We want accountability, traceability and really, if you're going to put GMOs in our food, then just label it like all the other countries do. Let us decide if we want to eat it!”

To learn more, visit FoodandWaterWatch.org and GMOFreeFlorida.org.

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Human Skin Microbiome a Universe unto Itself Join the Study

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s the old saying goes, “Beauty is skin deep.” At Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Oceanographic Center, researchers have taken that sentiment one step beyond, as they believe special knowledge can also stem from their new study: “The Skin Deep Microbiome Project.”

No matter how hard we try, and no matter what type of soap or disinfectant, microbes will prevail on our skin.

And contrary to popular belief or the latest ad from Madison Avenue, most microbes benefit our health.

“Many microbes protect us by occupying niche space and outcompeting potential pathogens.

We need to better understand how these bacteria are good for us. For example, what if they affect aging, skin diseases or assist in UV protection?”

The Skin Deep project, spearheaded

by Jose Lopez, Ph.D., came from his inter-

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ests in evolution, microbiology, and the symbiosis between different organisms.

Skin samples are needed to conduct the research that can reveal human specific patterns, and the project will cast a wide net to request enough samples and funding for a statistically sound study.

Visit Nova.edu/ocean/microbiome to find FAQs and ways to join the study— from donation/participation levels to a specific questionnaire & directions on how to provide skin samples. See ad page 42.

Hollywood CRA’s Anti-Litter Campaign Catching On The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency’s multi-faceted Anti-Litter Campaign has fast garnered the attention and support of Hollywood’s residential and business communities. The Hollywood Beach Business Association (HBBA) has become a staunch advocate and committed to having its employees wear buttons that read, “Stop Littering–Because I Care”. Additionally, the HBBA is vigorously complying with the City Code which prohibits disposables in outdoor café areas.

Banners showcasing sea life made of litter with headlines, “Stop Littering–You are Not Alone” and “$0 in The Can, $500 in The Sand” line the Broadwalk. Large format signs with the same messaging greet visitors at parking garage common areas, and soon electrical box wraps at the Broadwalk street-ends will reiterate the same.

Following the launch of the CRA’s AntiLitter Campaign, Hollywood Police started issuing citations for littering on Hollywood Beach.

“There is too much at stake not to give this issue the attention it deserves; we are invested in the health and wellness of our ecosystem at Hollywood Beach, preserving its beauty, safety and vitality for all to enjoy,” comments Jorge Camejo, Executive Director of the Hollywood CRA. There are approximately 300 trash and recycling receptacles at Hollywood Beach. Even without the receptacles, there’s no excuse for litter.

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Walking for Mental Health November 8

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ational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County is pleased to announce Broward Public Defender, Howard Finkelstein, as an Honorary Chair of the second South Florida NAMIWalk. “Walking for Mental Health” will be held Saturday, November 8, at Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek. Last year had over 750 participants and 2014 is expected to be more of a success. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Walk at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine.

The goal is to raise money and awareness of the need for Broward County to support a world-class treatment and recovery system for people with mental illness. All proceeds will be used locally by NAMI to provide support to people with mental disorders and their families, to advocate for improved opportunities for housing, and to support public education programs designed to help eliminate the pervasive stigma surrounding severe mental illness.

In addition to a 5k walk, the event will include a DJ, morning warm-up, doggie treats and pet water station, chair massages, arts and crafts, line dancing, face-painting, games, vendors, pet parade with awards, and more.

Participate as a sponsor, walker or volunteer. Register atNamiWalks/BrowardCounty. Info, contact Shelby Decker, 954-316-9907, NamiBroward@gmail.com, NamiBroward.org.

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newsbriefs Be reborn into the purity of nature.

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oin Ialorixá Ana Maria de Xangô for an experience of rebirth within the aweinspiring relationship with nature that each one of us has. “Umbanda is a Spiritual tradition based on devotion to a living relationship with God, the Orixás, spiritual guides and all of the natural world. It is built on the principles of love, charity, truth, humility, and faith,” the Ialorixá explains. “It was formed within the unique Brazilian religious culture that unites several traditions, including Catholicism, Spiritism, Afro-Brazilian traditions and Indigenous spirituality.”

“Under the direction of the spiritual guides the practitioners learn to conduct the life-giving forces of nature to help them develop spiritually, emotionally and on their life path. Today, the principles of Umbanda and Spiritist philosophy are used in Spiritist Mental Health Hospitals across Brazil to cure people of maladies of whose origins were otherwise hidden from the view of the traditional medical community.”

Ialorixá Ana Maria de Xangô has

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been practicing in the Spiritual lineage of Umbanda and Candomblé her entire life. She has taught workshops across the world about these traditions, on the subject of mediumship development, and using the positive spiritual energy of nature to transform your life.

She will be holding a workshop on November 28th - 30th on how these energies can bring about a rebirth in your life. For more information contact Nick 561 601 1104 - Anastasia 561 603 1133 or go to ocaminhodosol.com. See ads page 18 and 32.

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Join the thousands of friends throughout the world who have experienced miraculous healings. You may be next! Free lecture by Cornelia Wehr, M.D., from Austria, who will speak on the topic, “Healing on the Spiritual Path through the Teaching of Bruno Groening–Medically Verifiable.” This lecture is part of an international series of lectures in over 60 countries.

Learn about actual cases of healing, medically verified and explained in simple terms; the “heilstrom” (healing stream) ​and how it can be felt and experienced in one’s own body; demonstrations and absorption

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of the spiritual healing force; methods for ongoing healing, at home and with friends.

Local upcoming lectures: Thursday November, 13, 7pm, American-German Club of the Palm Beaches, 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth; Saturday, November 15, 10:30am, AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; with a documentary film being shown here Saturday, November 15, 10am. More lectures: Miami, Naples, Sarasota, Tampa, Summerfield, Tallahassee. Details at Bruno-Groening-Film.org.

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healthbriefs Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation & Cancer

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lgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer.

The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against free-radical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely

replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated.

However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

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healthbriefs

Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin.

The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (nonMRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

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Treadmill Desks Boost Job Performance

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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Selfassessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments.

A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.

Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners

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ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks.

Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm.

University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm).

In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested—with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

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globalbriefs Saying No

Two Countries Buck the Mining Industry The governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of shortterm financial gain.

El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the country’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain water from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds.

The government of Costa Rica has said no to openpit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadian-owned Bellavista open-pit gold mine.

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Junk Piles

UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history.

The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries.

Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

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Cash Mobs

Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume. For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades.

Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized.

Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.

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Golden Years

Senior Roommate Service Combats Loneliness AARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support.

Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.”

For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

No spring nor summer hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face. ~John Donne

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globalbriefs Tomato Lacquer

Non-Toxic Can Lining in Development Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods.

Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a biobased thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

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Shark Snooping

Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block.

The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block.

Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created

by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast.

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Whales have long been considered too rare to be the focus of overall marine ecological research, with more attention going to much smaller essential organisms like algae and plankton. However, as whales recover from centuries of overhunting that reduced their numbers by twothirds or more, scientists are realizing the important role they play in transferring fertilizers like iron and nitrogen from deep waters to feed plankton near the surface via plumes of fecal matter.

A study at the University of Vermont, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, evaluates decades of research on the ecological role of great whales. Lead author Joe Roman says, “Whale recovery could lead to higher rates of productivity where whales aggregate to feed and give birth, supporting more robust fisheries.” It seems that the long-lived whales may even ease the impact of perturbations in climate and buffer marine ecosystems from destabilizing stresses.

Roman states, “This warrants a shift in view from whales being positively valued as exploitable goods or negatively valued because they compete with people for marine fish to one what recognizes that these animals play key roles in healthy marine ecosystems, providing services to human societies.”

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Following the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution.

According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

Source: Treehugger.com

Whales’ Global Impact Underestimated

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Great men are those

who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force—that thoughts rule the world. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Buying products that are made in the USA supports both our neighbors and nation. Keeping the entire product cycle within our borders employs more Americans, enhances local and national economic security and ensures greater product quality because American environmental and health regulatory standards are often higher than in other countries. For companies, domestic production can be part of a larger emphasis on supporting local businesses and implementing eco-practices.

StillMadeInUSA.com provides examples of domestically made products in many categories, including personal apparel, handcrafts, household goods, green products, appliances, sporting goods and tools.

About 95 percent of our clothing is now made in other countries, according to the Ecology Global Network (Ecology.com), mostly in China, where sweatshops and human rights abuses are prevalent.

Polyester and nylon are derived from petroleum and processed and dyed using synthetic, often toxic substances such as copper, nickel and cobalt. The nonprofit Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture’s Fibershed and Grow Your Jeans programs (Tinyurl.com/GreenJeansEtc) and the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Cleaner Cotton program (Tinyurl.com/CleanerCotton) increase domestic production by assisting and connecting domestic growers and textile makers.

In addition to spotlighting locally made products in its stores with special shelf tags, Whole Foods Market has made more than $10 million in low-interest loans to independent farmers and food artisans via its Local Producer Loan Program. Canyon Bakehouse, a gluten-free bakery in

Boulder, Colorado; Buchi Kombucha, brewers of sustainably crafted, Earthbermed tea in Asheville, North Carolina; and Fancypants Baking Company, makers of 100 percent natural and nut-free cookies in East Walpole, Massachusetts, are examples (Tinyurl. com/WholeFoodsLocalLoans).

Iconoclastic ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s (BenJerry.com), headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont, conducts a Caring Dairy program that assists farmers to apply more sustainable practices; buys eggs from hens in certified humane cage-free farms; and plans to transform all of its 50 flavors to non-GMO ingredients and earn fair trade certification by the end of this year.

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by April Thompson “I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth “A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.” ~ Colleen Epple Pine

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iddlesworth “Feeling gratitude “In many cases, it was the most significant conand Pine and not expressing versation we ever had.” are among Gratitude is a small thousands adopting a it is like wrapping act with a big payoff, Gratitude Challenge to a present and Green observes.

“The help develop their gratiperson receiving gratitude reflex and cultivate not giving it.” tude appreciates knowing a more positive outlook they made a difference, on life. Gratitude can ~ William Arthur Ward but the giver is the greattake many forms, but est recipient. It feels good typically participants to express gratitude, plus you are freed pledge to reflect upon and express it daily from future regrets that you didn’t express with the help of email prompts from a it when you had the chance.” sponsoring organization. A gratitude pracPatricia Brugioni, a Christian Science tice can help grow appreciation for the nurse from Chicago, has been sharing strangers that better our lives. It can also three things she’s grateful for on social deepen our gratefulness for the significant media on a daily basis since taking a fiveothers we sometimes take for granted. day online challenge earlier this year. “I Approaching a milestone birthday, am a grateful person by nature, but now retired businessman Walter Green set out I am claiming the good that is coming to on a year-long journey to visit 44 people me and learning to cherish things without that he credited with changing his life to feeling like I have to earn them,” she says. initiate conversations about their influence, which he recounts in the book This is the Moment! While the relationships Connect with freelance writer April were already solid, according to Green, Thompson at AprilWrites.com. natural awakenings

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Growing up, my seven siblings and I were exposed to a lot of ideas that were different than what my friends heard.

We were taught that within each of us is a purpose, a passion that we call dharma, and that dharma is what we

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are incarnated here to do. We were taught that the most important thing you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends. photo: Pacific-Plus.com

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erena Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., who would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic.

Expect miracles!”

It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home.

Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live.

Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.

Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents?

I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.

What is the greatest lesson you learned?

Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we

have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand.

When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

What is the greatest gift your parents have given you?

It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to follow my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner?

I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others.

Contributor Lindsay McGinty lives in Orange County, CA.

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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983.

Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”

Manage Expectations Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together

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Connect with Kids New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds.

Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center.

Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

Gift Buying Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values.

Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most.

We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens.

Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brandnew and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones.

Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.

Unplug Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.”

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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com.

“It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap.

“Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes

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of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

Be a Better Napper A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating.

If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips.

Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein.

Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear

eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy.

Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.

Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decisionmaking and motor skills.

Napping at Work While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.”

Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than non-nappers.

Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity.

Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.”

If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com. natural awakenings

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Powerful You! Six Ways to Create the Life You Want

by Judith Fertig

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer.

Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are

major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintaining an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

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best version of one’s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical Health First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression.

“The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.”

Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages.

Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk.

Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional Health Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub.

For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten

derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it.

“Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.”

“To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,”

she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

Work Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise.

“It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery.

Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-tobe-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating.

“You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

Spirituality Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,”

rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love.

“When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.”

He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?”

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”

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Beauty Foods Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

by Judith Fertig

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work 30

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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads.

She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.”

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.

Ongoing Cleansing “The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in

a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms.

Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite.

“These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”

Connect at KimberlySnyder.com.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

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Top 50 Beauty Detox Foods

by Kimberly Snyder These foods work to improve specific body areas while promoting whole-body wellness. Such plant-based foods also improve digestion and raise energy levels.

For Beautiful Skin Youthful Red bell peppers Coconut (fresh, milk, oil) Avocados Spinach

Arugula Onions Raw applecider vinegar Garlic Lemon

For Beautiful Hair

For a Beautiful Body Fluid body movement Broccoli Brussels sprouts Sesame seeds Romaine lettuce

Radiant Watercress Figs Sweet potatoes Cucumbers Acai

Pumpkin seeds Dulse (a type of seaweed) Carrots Radishes Nutritional yeast

Cellulite-free Fresh cilantro and parsley Buckwheat and oat groats (whole oats)

Soft Pineapple Almonds Walnuts Flaxseed

For Beautiful Eyes

Toned body Kale Hemp seeds Quinoa Millet Chia seeds

Unlined, wrinkle-free Pears Cabbage Turmeric Clear, blemish-free Fermented vegetables (e.g., sauerkraut)

Bright eyes Papaya Beets Blueberries Apples Eliminating dark circles and puffiness Celery Collard greens Asparagus Bananas

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For an Inner Glow Bee pollen Sunflower seeds Sprouts Spirulina (dried blue-green algae) or chlorella (high chlorophyll algae)

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Healthy Holiday at Sea Set Sail on the Caribbean’s Only Holistic Love Boat

by Judith Fein

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t’s a plant-based gourmet restaurant, state-of-the-art alternative health conference, healing retreat, Caribbean vacation and love boat. This combination was impossible to find until visionary health food guru Sandy Pukel originated the Holistic Holiday at Sea concept 12 years ago. He began by operating health food stores,

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undertook the production of miso and seitan and organized seminars and festivals, working with many health and nutrition leaders. “So my partner John Belleme and I figured, why not put it all together and create a floating vacation for mind, body and spirit?” says Pukel.

He explains, “There are parties every night, singles events and open

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seating in the dining room, so you get to meet new people at almost every meal.”

It’s easy to connect with like-minded folks on custom shore excursions, at yoga and fitness classes and attending exciting, informative and inspirational talks by a dream team of vegan and alternative health experts. “Romances that lead to weddings are a common occurrence,” Pukel says, grinning. “Honeymoons are planned during our voyages.”

One of the most moving events is the recovery panel, where passengers share dramatic stories about how switching to a plant-based or macrobiotic diet literally saved their lives. Janet Vitt, a nurse and mother afflicted with metastatic cancer, weighed 72 pounds and was told that she had six weeks to live. She had run out of conventional options when she began a plant-based diet. Twelve years later, she married at sea on one of the first vegan cruises.

Another memorable panelist, Betty Hoehn, was diagnosed with lymphatic leukemia and then lymphoma. She was so disabled that she considered canceling the cruise, but changed her mind, and completely changed her lifestyle buoyed by what she learned.

Her stunned oncologist reported a few months later that she was cancer-free.

Many such testimonials can be heard onboard about what happens when people take responsibility for their health and commit to a cleansing, balancing, healing, plant-based diet.

“People love the healthy food from the cruise kitchen run by internationally renowned vegan Chef Mark Hanna,” observes Pukel. He and Hanna coauthored Green and Grains on the Deep

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Cruises also include plant-based cooking classes by prominent teachers, including Chef AJ (Abbie Jaye), who signs her emails “love and kale,” and has been vegan since 1977. “I was prevet when I was asked to cut the heads off of salamanders,” she says. “I always say I became vegetarian rather than veterinarian.”

The down-to-earth chef remarks, “You can make simple, uncomplicated plantbased cuisine or stretch and make it as gourmet or fancy as you like.” She considers cooking fun and wants passengers to feel the same way. Many of them return home with recipes, inspired and eager to experiment in their own kitchens.

Passengers also receive helpful,

informative materials and take copious notes from talks given by medical and nutritional luminaries like Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Greger and Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Classes cover preventive care, holistic approaches to life and health, meditation, integrative relaxation, plant-based and whole food diets, alternative treatments and other solutions to problems that plague many people and erode their quality of life.

Campbell, who will be featured in the 2015 lineup, is the author of 300plus research articles and the bestselling book, The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health. He counsels everyone, “Eat vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and

tubers, with little or no added fat, refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour) or salt.

The closer one gets to that kind of dietary lifestyle, the better.”

National Geographic Traveler has chosen Holistic Holiday at Sea as “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” It’s hard to find a reason not to sail on a voyage to well-being.

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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts

by Kathleen Barnes

commercial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,

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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like

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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent.

1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.

Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier.

It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body.

1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.

Body Butter Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax

Combine all the ingredients in a heatresistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.

Basic Shampoo Yields 8 ounces If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils. ½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.

Eau de Cologne Yields 4 ounces Eau de Cologne was originally made by steeping flowers in a jar with alcohol and a small amount of oil. The scented oil was poured off and the alcohol was mixed with water.

Solid Perfume Yields 1 ounce Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air.

1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender) In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely.

Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else.

¼ cup vodka or witch hazel ¼ cup water 2-3 drops of a favorite essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, rose, frangipani, ylang-ylang or jasmine)

Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a clean spray bottle or splash bottle.

Spray or splash the scented cologne onto skin or hair.

whatever gives joy.

Beauty is

~Edna St. Vincent Millay

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Personal Empowerment Through Mantra

by Dudley Evenson

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like to use mantra to clear my mind and focus my inner conversation so that it supports my personal empowerment and allows me to be the best person I can be.

Typically, we have a constant dialogue going on within our minds. This inner conversation can range anywhere from the news we heard on the radio, to making a ‘to do list’ or replaying an unpleasant interaction with a friend, co-worker or relative.

Quite often, we are repeating internally something we were told about ourselves from a parent or ex partner a long time ago. These kinds of repeated ‘tape loops’ can be very self destructive. For instance, if our parent often said to us ‘your room is a mess, you will never succeed’ and we continue to replay this concept, we will find that we are affirming for ourselves that our life is a mess and consequently, success will always elude us.

By becoming aware of the rampant mental processes that we wish to control,

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we can learn how to use our minds and our voice in harmony to stay focused.

The word ‘mantra’ means ‘mind protection’ in Sanskrit. We need a guardian at the gate of our awareness to keep the demons of our mental processes from distracting us and a mantra is one way to do this.

It is very difficult to get negative thought patterns out of our minds and they especially tend to lower our self-esteem and crop up when we are trying to meditate.

This is why in meditation we use several concentration techniques to overcome the busy monkey mind and allow for the onepointed concentration of the meditation process. In addition to focusing on the breath as a concentration device, we can use mantra, chanting and affirmations to help clear the mind of unnecessary clutter and allow us to enter a deep state of inner quiet.

A mantra is a short sacred sound or phrase, usually with a spiritual significance which carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple

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meaning of its words. In the highest sense, mantras carry thought waves that can energize the prana or life force through constant repetition and they can reach deep into the subconscious mind to access the collective consciousness. More simply, they can help overcome the mind chatter and prepare the way for an expansion of consciousness.

Mantras can be in Sanskrit, English, Hebrew, Latin or other languages. They can be passed on from guru (teacher) to devotee (student). In cases like that, they may be ancient and have a strong association with a long spiritual tradition.

They can also be created by an individual based on their personal needs or issues.

Mantras typically are statements of profound spiritual truth that resonate with the person repeating them. They may also be short affirmations that are easily repeated multiple times. In fact, it is in the repetition of a mantra where power lies.

A mantra that many people may relate to is simply ‘I - AM.’ One way to use it would be as you are breathing in say to yourself ‘I’ and when breathing out say ‘AM’. You may prefer to extend it to say ‘I am - alive’ and it will have a similar effect.

Affirming simple, basic truths can help to clear away unnecessary conditions, judgments and ego attachments that normally clutter our thoughts and open us to a greater sense of inner peace. So whether using an ancient mantra or a personal one that you create, try using mantra to empower your soul and spirit to be your highest self.

Dudley Evenson and her husband, Dean Evenson, are sound healing pioneers who have produced awardwinning healing music since 1979. Their recent album ‘Chakra Meditations & Tones’ features affirmations and toning with the chakras. Dudley is teaching a workshop ‘Toning Up, Tuning In – Chakras & more’ at The Crystal Garden, Boynton Beach on Thursday, November 13. More info atwww.thecrystalgarden. com. Her blog iswww.healthylivingdreams.com and music website iswww. soundings.com.

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What is Reiki?

by Lisa Smith

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eiki, (pronounced ray-key), is a Japanese term which means “Universal Life Energy” and a natural method of healing which can be used alone or in combination with other systems of healing. Reiki is widely used and accepted within the medical community for the relief of chronic illness and pain management.

Because Reiki is a multidimensional energy healing system, healing can be directed to the cause of the problem at whatever level it may exist, be it mind, body or spirit. A subtle vibrational field is emitted that surrounds and penetrates the body, raising the vibrations of the person, animal or object receiving the Reiki treatment, creating balance and harmony. Because Reiki energy can do no harm, it will not work if harm is intended or negative thoughts prevail.

When receiving a Reiki treatment, most feel a warm radiance that flows through and surrounds the whole person, promoting total relaxation. A Reiki session is different for each person but most feel less stressed, amplified and balanced energy, and the release of emotional blockages. Reiki energy gives the body energy for self-healing.

Everyone is born with the ability to use Reiki energy. If you want to give Reiki treatments, the energy is awakened

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with attunements given by a Reiki Master (the instructor) to the student which open the body’s energy channels. Because each student takes their own spiritual journey discovering Reiki, there are many varying philosophies and schools of teaching. No one Reiki style is better than another. This is why Reiki blends so well with other energies and health related modalities. Finding the right style and instructor that suits your beliefs and principles is the first step in your journey to discovering Reiki.

The History of Reiki Reiki, a 2,500 year old healing system originating in the regions of Egypt, India and Tibet, was rediscovered

by Dr. Mikao Usui, said to be a Japanese instructor at a Christian University in Kyoto, in the early 20th century. Dr Usui’s initial quest was to discover how spiritual leaders such as the Buddha and Christ were able to perform miraculous healings through touch without depleting their own energy. Through a mystical revelation after 21 days of fasting and meditation, Dr. Usui gained the knowledge and spiritual power called Reiki as an attunement which entered through his crown chakra. He taught over 2,000 people the healing system of Reiki during his lifetime. The most noted student was Dr. Churjiro, a retired naval officer, who developed the class structure for Reiki. Dr. Churjiro passed his knowledge to Hawayo Takata, from Hawaii, who is credited for spreading Reiki throughout the world by teaching it in Canada, Europe and the U.S.

The five principles of Reiki as defined by Dr Usui: • Just for today, I will live the attitude of gratitude.

• Just for today, I will not worry.

• Just for today, I will not anger.

• Just for today, I will do my work honestly.

• Just for today, I will show love and respect for every living being.

How does the Attunement process work? We all have Reiki energy or the Universal Life Force Energy—it is our birthright. Anyone can accelerate the healing process by transferring magnetic energy with or without the use of Reiki energy. What makes Reiki different is the attunement process, or the fine tuning of the physical and etheric bodies to a higher vibrational level.

Opening the chakras in this manner enables the person to channel (and vibrate) higher amounts of Universal Life Force Energy. The vibratory rate of the body is amplified after the attunement, triggering a 21-day cleansing period, sloughing off negative patterns and blocks.

Reiki is transferred to the student by the Reiki Master through a series of attunements. During each attunement, the Master selects a series of symbols which represent important points located along a person’s energy field, and

guides them through higher vibrations of energy. The attunements enable the student to access the healing energy on their own and, in turn, help others to access it too.

Levels of Reiki

First Degree Reiki focuses on physical healing and self-healing. Attunement to the First Degree raises the vibratory rate of the four energy centers of the upper body, known as chakras;

opens up the physical body so that it can then accept (channel) greater quantities of the life force energy.

Self-treatment is an extremely effective technique for total relaxation and stress release. First Degree amplifies the life force energy in our body and helps create balance in the physical and etheric bodies.

Second Degree Reiki focuses on healing at the mental and emotional levels. “Quantum leap” in vibratory level, at least four times greater than First Degree. Greater emphasis on adjusting the etheric body, rather than physical body.

Third eye or sixth chakra is greatly affected, which often heightens the intuitive abilities of the student.

Third Degree Reiki focuses on health and healing on the spiritual Soul level and the teaching of Reiki. Again, leap in vibratory level. As a Master, he openly accepts the effects of causes which he has created.

Interested in receiving a Reiki treatment or becoming a Reiki practitioner? Contact Lisa’s Healing Center, located in the Lighthouse Point Plaza, 4301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 4, Pompano Beach, 954-782-6564, LisasHealingCenter.com or on Facebook at Lisa’s Healing Center for more information.

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Why Am I Still Tired and Hurt while Taking So Many Supplements?

by Harry Hong, Ph.D., L.Ac.

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im, a 45-year old woman with main concerns of fatigue and joint pain, came to my office with two baskets of supplements. Her symptoms started two years earlier and she had to quit working. She complained of fatigue all day, from the moment of waking up with headaches and joint pain. She could not digest food well, with bloating and irritable bowel symptoms. Many foods bothered her when she ate. A complete checkup at her primary doctor revealed nothing of significance. She had two children to take care of at home and her husband did not understand her illness and blamed her for the inconvenience she created for the family. She also tried a few alternative health practitioners who gave her nutritional supplements to improve energy, immune function and digestion.

The supplements helped her for a short period of time, but stopped working after a while. Not knowing if the supplements were still helping or not, she was afraid of stopping them. She wondered, “Why am I still tired and hurt while taking so many supplements?”

There have been many people like Kim, suffering from fatigue, pain and indigestion without any significant findings from conventional physical exams. They could be diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, food sensitivity or even chronic Lyme disease. Holistic medicine approaches to complex multi-symptom illnesses differ from conventional Western medicine. We believe that the human body is a whole

system, with the ability to maintain its own balance and heal itself. When external and internal factors, such as stress and toxins, disturb the balance and confuse the immune system, disease occurs.

Disease may affect multiple systems that lead to multiple symptoms. Only addressing one or two symptoms can’t possibly restore the homeostasis of the body. Thus, to understand the root issues of complex multi-symptom illnesses and know how to address them become the keys to resolve this complex problem.

Holistic medicine believes that chronic multi-symptom illnesses are the result of high inflammation caused by two main factors from modern lifestyle: stress and toxins. These two factors cause dysfunction of neuroimmune and neuroendocrine control of the immune system, which leads to dysfunction of various systems and causes high inflammation. The pathophysiology of the high inflammation may include the following: Firstly, adrenal fatigue syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms caused by malfunction of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis due to prolonged internal and external stress in life. Dysfunction of the adrenal response results in various pathophysiological changes in the body and causes high inflammation and low energy production, which lead to pain, fatigue and insomnia.

Second, dysbiosis is a condition of microbial imbalances such as yeast overgrowth (Candidiasis), pathogenic bacteria and parasite overgrowth and the decline of the

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beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. Dysbiosis and associated toxin over-production often play the main role to increase inflammation level of the body. In the meantime, toxin over-production in the gut overwhelms the body’s detox system through Leaky Gut, a condition of increased permeability of intestinal mucus membrane caused by damage from microbial. Compromised liver and kidney detox function leads to further accumulation of the endogenous toxins that result in high inflammation.

Third, and also the most important, immune function is compromised due to malfunction of the adrenal system and accumulation of toxins. Compromised immune system leads to two parallel consequences: chronic infections and abnormal immune response including allergy and sensitivity. Infection is common for those who suffer from chronic fatigue. Common blood tests may not show anything positive because the infections are hidden. Immune markers sometimes show positive findings on antibody against specific virus and bacteria. Allergy and sensitivity are also common among those patients, especially food sensitivities, which may be the main trigger for irritable bowel symptoms and lead to intestinal dysbiosis in the long run.

Many doctors try to address the above root issues at the same time with nutritional supplementation, herbs and enzymes. However, the patient’s body can be overwhelmed by so many supplements every day, especially those who already have digestive issues. They can’t possibly digest, absorb and process such an amount of supplements, especially those with sensitivity issues, where everyday foods can trigger immune responses, and so do the supplements.

Based on my experience, sensitivity cannot be resolved by supplementation, which may cause even more problems in the future. Once patients develop sensitivity to vitamins, minerals and enzymes, many physiological processes can be blocked by abnormal immune responses. Their inflammation and adrenal stress would be much worse.

Many patients come to see me with a similar condition that I call Chaotic Stage, an energetically chaotic condition characterized by high inflammation, high toxin, high sensitivity and autoimmune responses and low cellular energy.

The energetic system is so chaotic that many pathways of the body's healing mechanism are blocked and the immune

system is attacking the body’s own organs, tissues, regulatory systems and many nutrients and enzymes. Without containing and treating the initial layer of the disease, the body’s overall function cannot reach an optimal condition and any types of therapies may not have an optimal result.

I checked Kim’s energy system using Electrodermal Screening technique and found many imbalances and blockages. I gave her two homeopathic remedies tailored to her body to recharge her cellular energy and open up her detox organs and channels. The screening also revealed multiple sensitivities to many nutrients and food items. The avenue was to desensitize her with an energetic technique that I call the Immune System Reprogramming, combining acupressure and homeopathy to calm down the immune system. She went home with homework for improving diet and sleep habits. I also evaluated her supplements and found she was sensitive to many. She stopped most and followed my dietary instructions and lifestyle changes.

After three months of treatment, Kim’s condition was not chaotic anymore and her symptoms were reduced. The healing process has to follow specific steps, peeling through layers like an onion. A detoxification protocol was started, including intestinal cleansing for Candida and parasites, liver and kidney support. Later on, a regeneration protocol was used to regenerate leaky gut, support adrenal system and repair damaged organ and tissue.

About one year into the program, with monthly visits, Kim became symptom-free and did not need many supplements besides some basics. Over-supplementation, especially in the beginning of the treatment, only overwhelms the body and causes more indigestion, sensitivity and detox response that result in more inflammatory symptoms.

Dr. Harry Hong is a licensed acupuncture physician specializing in holistic healing for the Highly Sensitive. He teaches highly sensitive people to listen to their body and take charge of their own health. With his systematic IBMT protocol that includes Chinese medicine, modern homeopathy, energetic testing and allergy desensitization, Dr. Hong helps Highly Sensitives gain back their immune strength and get their life back. He has offices in both South Florida and Chicago. Visit HighlySensitiveBody.com. See ad page 27.

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Be Open to Energy Healing

by Ralph Flores

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re you someone that does not believe in energy healing or maybe find yourself attracted to energy work but don’t get it? Then, you would be a great candidate to try it. You actually don’t have to believe in it or fully understand it. Why don’t you just say to yourself, “I have nothing to lose, maybe it is nonsense, but then again it could be real; and if anything, it will give me a chance to lie down, relax, and rest my eyes for about half an hour. I’m doing it.”

Research shows that it is these people who decide to go for it that experience healing. (It also shows that, if anything, it has been the person who has believed in it too much (maybe even wore crystals, rang Tinja bells, “read” books by osmosis) that did not have a healing. They needed for it to work so badly, that perhaps this obsessive need was the interference in and of itself.)

Knowing intuitively that something great can happen opens the individual to perhaps experiencing something wonderful. One should open their heart and mind, love themselves more and try something different. They should give themselves that chance. How often do people say to themselves, “We are not doing

that!” or “We are not trying that!” because they fear the unknown or have preconceived ideas that are stopping them from forging ahead. If it’s not going to hurt, one can be no worse off, and may even be pleasantly surprised with the outcome!

People are the only ones who can heal themselves, whether it’s with the help of traditional medicine, holistic medicine and/or complementary and alternative medicine. No matter what path or paths they choose to take, they are the only ones who can heal themselves.

More and more people are adding to traditional medicine the use of alternative healing modalities, eating wholesome

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foods, and using stress reduction exercises. Why? Because they are finding out these blends work. They are becoming more and more intune with what is working for them.

Every day they learn more about the mind-body connection and the ability of the non-physical to affect the physical. Often the cause of a dis-ease can be emotional, mental or spiritual. For example, people store locked emotions that, over time, if not released cause them harm.

Ralph Flores has been working with Reconnective Healing®, a non-touch modality that not only facilitates energy, but light and information as well. He is a Foundational Reconnective Healing Practitioner, certified December 2010 (found in Practitioner’s Directory at TheReconnection.com). He states Reconnective Healing® is his passion.

Flores works in the quiet of his home located on A1A, just south of East Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Preferred hours are 1 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday. He is fluent in Spanish. For more information, visit ReconnectiveHealingFTL.com and call 954-873-4038. See ad page 51.

Getting Unstuck, Empowered and Fulfilled in Your Life

“The conscious mind may be compared to a fountain playing in the sun and falling back into the great subterranean pool of subconscious from which it rises.”

— Sigmund Freud

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eeling stuck? Feeling uncertain about your life’s direction or purpose? Feeling unfulfilled? If so, rest assured that you are not alone. These are common issues many of us struggle with, and there is a good reason why. If it were as simple as merely having the will for change, we’d have gotten unstuck long ago. After all, we experience success in many areas of our lives. We put forth so much effort day to day, so why are we left feeling so unsatisfied?

The answer is surprisingly simple. We are looking in the wrong place for the answers. What is the definition of insanity?

Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome. The same applies here. We simply need to look for the answers where they live: the subconscious.

Your subconscious mind holds the key to releasing you from being stuck in your old patterns, ushering in a newfound sense of self-empowerment that leads to a life of fulfillment. Your subconscious mind seats all emotions and holds a belief system about you that you unknowingly took on as a young child. Therefore, all of your day to day interactions are viewed and filtered through a lens of those past experiences, and you probably don’t even realize it. Knowledge of where to go to get your answer is the first step in changing your life forever.

It’s common knowledge that we use only a small percentage of our brain. You may be surprised to learn that when we experience a life event, our subconscious is filtering 85 percent of that experience whereas our conscious mind is taking in only 15 percent. Your subconscious is taking in all the nuances of that event and filtering it through all your past life events. So, if you’ve ever wondered, “I don’t know why I (fill in the blank)”, your subconscious is directing your actions. Essentially, it is a misalignment of your conscious mind and your emotions/subconscious belief system.

by Keli Raymond-Pescatore, CHT

being sick and tired…you want real change.

Then, seek a true professional, a certified hypnotherapist well experienced in working within the subconscious. With their help you will be able to uncover the subconscious belief system you established in your early childhood, re-educate it and then transform the emotions that drive the behaviors that keep you stuck in unwanted patterns. Once that happens, the symptoms and behaviors simply go away. Here are some interesting statistics*: Hypnotherapy is 93 percent successful and its effectiveness is long lasting. Over 90 percent of people can successfully be placed into hypnosis!

Psychoanalysis: 35 percent recovery after 600 sessions Behavior Therapy: 72 percent recovery after 22 sessions Hypnotherapy: 93 percent recovery after 6 sessions You become unstuck, gain a wonderful sense of clarity of what you really want for your life, now that the roadblocks have been moved aside. You become more empowered through this process as you begin to respond and act more in alignment with the higher vision you have for your life.

Finally, setting course and taking sail for a life that is more reflective of who you are, authentically. No longer being anchored down with limitations and, at long last, living a life at peace, purposeful and fulfilled.

Medical and mental health conditions are only treated by a referral from the appropriate licensed practitioner of the healing arts.

Keli Raymond-Pescatore, Certified Clinical & Transpersonal Hypnotherapist, has practices at Pathway Hypnotherapy & Intuitive Counseling, 9381 W. Sample Road, Suite 200, Coral Springs; 2021 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 305, Fort Lauderdale, and is available by phone 754-484-4492, online FindYourBestPath.com, and email PathwayHypnotherapy@gmail.com. See ad page 13. *Alfred Barrios, Ph.D., StressCards.com/esspsychotherapy.php

“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” — Earl Nightingale So, now that you have this information you can begin to effect a change in your life. To begin that change, start being kinder to yourself. How could you possibly have changed something you did not know existed? Also, embrace where you are now, which is beginning a new process.

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Marriage and Relationships: Cellmates or Soul Mates?

Dear Karen Kaye, Can you tell me the differences between the relationships that will succeed and the ones that will fail?

Thanks, Brandon

Dear Brandon, In my 29 years of work with couples, I am still amazed at how long it takes for them to realize or admit there is a problem, and how broken they and their relationship become in order to face the problem. Even worse are the couples who choose to live a life limited to exchanging schedules and avoiding each other.

In the early sessions of couples’ counseling it isn’t easy to decipher who will choose to be cellmates or soul mates. Most couples begin similarly—alienated and argumentative. Where the two types of couples differ is that soul mates eventually recognize the futility of the patterns they have been committed to, while cellmates still receive a “payoff” in the constant battle and are usually more interested in being “right” or winning the fight.

We begin first by looking at the institution of marriage which definitely has its own built-in challenges. The very nature of marriage has changed over generations, from a “marriage of necessity” in order to survive the elements, to more recently, a “marriage of choice” in order to gain satisfaction and enhancement of one’s life. While expectations have risen, the level of commitment has declined. I describe the situation in this way: Take two different humans (in this case one male and one female) who are innately different physically, mentally and emotionally; raise them completely different; and then throw them into one house and see what happens! No wonder they are alienated. They truly don’t know or understand each other. It’s bedlam at best. (Non-marital relationships can follow similar patterns but the intensity and length of time together determine when and if it will happen.)

Both cellmates and soul mates give the same underlying message to each other: “Why can’t you love me the way you used to, in the beginning?” It’s as if they liked their own

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reflection from their mate’s eyes. And without that love, they have none for themselves. They feel lost and desperate to get the feeling back or they surely will die (at least spiritually).

While they want to recreate that “loving moment in time” that once was, they are literally pushing each other away through neediness, demands, and expectations unmet.

In the actual sessions, it’s like following a tennis match, or point–counterpoint. The couple rarely listen to each other. Instead, they hear only the sound of their own voices or concentrate on what they are about to say in retort. The two “one-up” each other with no end in sight. I call this the “blame game”, and believe me, no one wins! All they are doing is allowing unconscious patterns to resurface from childhood, and they act out whatever is on the “tape” (inside their heads).

This is where cellmates and soul mates take a different road. Cellmates continue this futile, unconscious cycle over and over and somehow still get some “payoff” or they wouldn’t continue to participate. Soul mates, on the other hand, eventually become conscious of the pattern and are willing to stop the cycle, which takes honesty and ownership on their part.

They are willing to accept all of the ups and downs of relationship without having to run. Finally, soul mates know that the very nature of relationship is to learn about themselves and each other when they have a “breakdown” and use the results until it’s time for a new learning lesson.

Many thanks, Karen L. Kaye Karen L. Kaye is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Family Therapist in private practice for 29 years. If you have any questions, she can be reached at 954-384-1217 or visit KarenKayeTherapist.com. See ad page 51.

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Spiritual Talk by Tibetan Lama - ​Public talk: BAR-DO $15 on line or $18 at the door - includes buffet. Time: Doors open 6:30 pm; talk 7:00 pm; buffet at 8:00 pm; after buffet,​​question and answer. Palace Indian Restaurant, 11422 W State Rd 84, Davie, FL 33325.​​Phone 954.370.4750 786.290.6696.

perience using breath, sound and intention. $15 advance, $20 at door. The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Highway. Boynton Beach, FL, Dudley Evenson, 561/369-2836.

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NAMI Broward County is holding a 5K Walk in Tradewinds Park, 3600 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek, registration at 8:30,Walk 9:30 am.

This is their Second Annual NAMIWalks, “Walking for Mental Health”, benefiting NAMI Broward County, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. There will be music, food, entertainment, and fun. Register free to walk. Everyone who raises $100 or more receives an event T-shirt.

For information call 954.258.3990.

tuesday, N​ov​ember 11

How to Detox Without the Side Effects – 5:45pm - 8:00 pm, Dr. Hepsharat Amadi and Loli Heimberg of PhotonLightSpa, will be speaking, Life Extension Institute, 5990 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308.

​Thursday, November 13

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​Toning up the Chakras - 8pm-10pm. Dudley Evenson, Soundings of the Planet co-founder, helps you tune up your Chakras and open your inner voice in this interactive group toning ex-

Gira - Through music, movement and prayer, we will communicate with the living forces of Nature and draw upon these positive energies to cleanse and to heal. Open to all - even if they have no background in Umbanda.- for more information call 561.603.1104 or 561.603.1133.

Reiki Level 1 Certification with Lisa Smith Sat: Nov. 29 or Dec. 13

10am-5pm • 1 day class • $100

A holistic, energy-based healing system using the Masters’ Meditation, breathwork, body scanning, hand positions and more. Attunement included.

Bring a lunch. RSVP.

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​Wednesday​, November 19

​ E nergy​ Testing Your Energy Body - 7pm9pm. Learn Energy Testing to identify foods, supplements and environmental influences to keep yourself and others healthy and balanced. $Paid, 35.00. Lisa’s Healing Center, Lighthouse Point Plaza, 4301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 4, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, Lisa Smith, 954​.​782​.​6564.

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The Spiritual Healing Fair - 12pm-5pm. Spiritual Readings, Therapy Sessions, Animal Communication, Aura Readings, Free Chair Massages, crystals and more for sale. Nominal fees. Lisa’s Healing Center, Lighthouse Point Plaza​, 4​ 301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 4​, P ​ ompano Beach, FL 33064, Lisa Smith, 954​.​782​.​6564.

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ongoingevents sunday Yoga on the Beach - Classes held daily (7 days/ week) 9:30-10:30am, $10 Donation. Weather permitting. Experience gentle yoga flow outside, in a tropical paradise setting. Copperbeech Yoga & Fitness Inc., Ocean Manor Resort, private patio behind tiki bar, 4040 Galt Ocean Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308, 516.840.1455.

Unity of Pompano - Realize Your Higher Self 9:30am Power Hour-Course on The I of the Storm 11am Celebration Service-Inspirational Message & Live Music; 11am Youth K-12; Fellowship; 261 SE 13th Ave, Pompano Beach, 954.946.0857.

Buddhist Meditation Class - 10–11:30am. $10 Learn to meditate and gain practical advice for living a peaceful life. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, 140 West Prospect Rd. 954.537.9191 Ft Lauderdale Center for Spiritual Living Services 10:30am Full Celebration Service with Dr. Arleen Bump on relevant topics. Includes musical presentations. 1550 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, 954.566.2868.

Metaphysical Chapel of South Florida – Healing Service 10:30am, Worship Service 11am. Shared space with the Sunshine Cathedral MCC (in the Graham/Fasana Chapel), 1480 SW 9th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 754.300.1428.

Catholic Mass: The Parish of Sts. Francis & Clare, Staffed by Franciscan friars. 10:30am, (+ Sat 5pm, Wed 7pm) 101 NE 3rd St, Ft Lauderdale, 954.731.8173.

Mindfulness (Insight) Meditation – 10:30am– 12pm, Free. Silent group meditation followed by a talk & conversation. 16 NE 4th St, Ft Lauderdale.

Call for details. 954.232.8422.

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) – 11am– 12pm, ­Free, Inclusive, unprogrammed worship in the manner of Friends. 2nd Presbyterian Church, Multi-Purpose Rm, 1400 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale. 954.682.1433.

ECK Worship Service – 11am–12pm, Free. 2nd Sunday/ Jan 12, (normally First Sunday/month).

Experience the Light and Sound of God. Learn about the HU Song Eckankar, Rodeway Inn and Suites, 2400 West State Road 84 (Marina Mile Blvd), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Johanna Carter, 954.693.5681.

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Reiki Circle - 11am-12:15pm. $10 Love Donation. iConnect Cafe, Reiki & Yoga, 3088 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Amandine Afonso, 305.896.2217.

Spiritual Healing Fair - 12pm-5pm. Free 4th Sunday, Jan-Nov, Readings,Treatments, nominal fee Lisa’s Healing Center, 4301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 4, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, Lisa Smith, 954.782.6564.

Coral Springs Metaphysical Group - 1–3pm (1st & 2nd Sun ea. mo. & 3rd Tues ea. mo) Deep trance channeling. Ask questions. Get answers.

12140 NW 10th St, Coral Springs, 954.340.7087 Reiki Healing Circle & Potluck Full Dinner Social – 5pm, (second Sun ea mo). $4Love. Reiki hosted by Usui Reiki Master Fred Levick in private home in W Broward. RSVP 954.742.2113.

Free Guided Meditation & Kirtan (Satsang) – 7–8:30pm Meditation followed by uplifting calland-response chanting & music. Yoga Warehouse, 508 SW Flagler Ave, Downtown Ft Lauderdale, 954.525.7726.

Community HU Chant - 4th Sunday of each month, 7:00 - 7:30 pm. Release your inner tensions and gain peace and calm Dunkin Donuts/Meeting Room, 1405 S. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33442. For more information, 954.693.5681

monday Gentle Yoga & Meditation – 10–11:15am. $10 first class. Gentle Hatha will include some standing poses that will warm the body up and some restorative poses that will collectively balance the mind and body, includes meditation. Weston Yoga, 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400, Weston. 954.349.6868.

Carole’s Circle - Guided Meditation, Healing & Personal Channeled Message – 12:30-1:30pm. $12. Receive a Boost of Energy – Release Stress – Get Centered - on your lunch hour… c/o Maplewood Wellness Center, 1240 University Dr., Coral Springs, FL. Carole Ramsay 954.655.5490. ​

Pre Natal Yoga – 6pm Postures, Breath, Meditation to prepare for birth & motherhood. Modifications given for individual trimester & ability. Doctor’s note req. Red Pearl Yoga, 918 NE 20th Ave, 2nd fl, waterside, Ft Lauderdale. 954.828.1651.

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Taiji-Qigong Health On Beach – Evenings 6:30– 7:45pm. 1st 3 lessons, $5 (after $7) N. Hollywood at Franklin St & Surf Rd. Inside if rain, phone.

Certif. Instr. Raven Cohan 954.927.2836. Call for Website. 32 years teaching. See Thurs. listing.

Ho’oponopono Meditation – 7–8:30pm. $10.

Exploring meditation using a Hawaiian practice of clearing resistance. SoulTranSync, 1881 N E 26th St. Suite 244 Wilton Manors, Edward Miller, 954.990.8948.

Reiki Circle/Meditation – 7:30–8:45pm. $10 Reiki healing circle, guided meditation & discussion. Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, Rev Elise, R. M., 954.317.3907.

Women’s Support Group: Wonderful Women of Awareness – 7:30–9:30pm. $20/ session, ongoing group–be more aware & committed to your own vision through re-education & support. Karen Kaye, LMHC 954.384.1217.

tuesday Tai Chi Meditation, Chi Kung,Tai Chi Form and Fan Form, Push Hand and Application.

10am-12pm (Tues, Thurs, Sat) and 7-8:30pm (Mon,Wed). ​Kung Fu 7:00 pm. Master Andrew Chung, Chung’s Tai Chi Kung Fu, 2831 E. Commercial Blvd. Ft Lauderdale FL 33308, ​Aimara Sage ​954.224.9940. ​​

Free Bible Study and Soup – Come Break Bread and Enjoy a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ. 10am–noon, and 6–8pm, Boca Raton, RSVP 561.929.4316.

Raja Yoga Meditation – 10:15–11:30am (& 6:30–7:30pm) Free. Enjoy the peace & love within.

Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Roz, 954.962.7447.

Carole’s Circle - Guided Meditation, Healing & Personal Channeled Message –12:30-1:30pm. $12. Receive a Boost of Energy – Release Stress – Get Centered - on your lunch hour...​c/o The Wellness Center @ Post Haste Pharmacy, 4401 Sheridan, Hollywood, FL 33021 - Carole Ramsay 954.655.5490. ​

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group – 1:30pm, Love Offering, Our Lady Queen of Heaven church, 1400 S State Road 7 (East side of State Road 7, North of Commercial.) Dan, 954.970.7088.

American Holistic Nurse’s Assn – 7pm, (2nd Tue) Speakers on Holistic topics, Open to the public, Imperial Point Medical Center, 6401 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale. 954.494.2849.

Coral Springs Metaphysical Group – 7pm, (3rd Tue ea mo, also Sun 1–3pm) Free, topics: Numerology, Handwriting, Auras, Near Death, Past Life, Kabbalah, Sondra & Charles Zecher’s Estate, 12140 NW 10 St, Coral Springs, 954.340.7087.

Reiki Circle & Meditation – 7pm, Center For Human Development, 5809 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 954.989.6400.

Shamanic Healing Circle – 7pm–8:30pm (1st & 3rd Tuesdays). $10. A Native Caribbean AmericanIndian Circle honoring the healing energies and elements of mother earth. Bridges of Wellness, 1881 N E 26th St., Suite 244, Wilton Manors, Rev. Tehsonte, 954.530.6006.

Free Usui Reiki Circle – 7:30–9 pm (2nd & 4th Tues). CEU provider classes monthly FL LMT. Center For Optimal Health, 1915 NE 45th St #103, Ft Lauderdale 954.491.6158 RSVP.

wednesday Yoga Basics – 10–11am Fundamentals of posture & breathing for strength, flexibility & stamina.

First Class $10. (also Fri 9:45–10:45am), Weston Yoga, 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400, Weston, 954.349.6868.

Law of Attraction Meetup Group – 10am-Noon 1st Wednesday each month (7–9pm: 2nd & 4th Wed. each month). $10. Sharing techniques to manifest your dreams. Bridges of Wellness, 1881 N E 26th St. Suite 244 Wilton Manors, Cynthia Manner, 954.205.4343.

Meditation/Relaxation Class – 5:45–6:30pm, free. Guided meditation & relaxation led by Ina Lee. All levels. George English Park Rec Center, 1101 Bayview Dr. Ft Lauderdale. Call first, 954.463.4733.

Movement Meditation - 6-7pm at Point Pleasant Wellness. 19 gentle movements for improved balance, focus and energy. T’ai Chi Chih (not martial art) $160 for 10 week course. Call 954.296.2495 to observe class for free.

Family Constellation Therapy – 7–10pm, (1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday 2-5pm). $45 1st time; $30 repeating. Revealing & repairing hidden dynamics for personal healing. Bridges of Wellness, 1881 NE 26th St., Suite 244, Wilton Manors, John Moore, 954.540.9799.

Buddhist Meditation Class – 7:30–9pm. $10 Learn to meditate and gain practical advice for living a peaceful life. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, 140 West Prospect Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, 954.537.9191.

Meditation & Reiki Healing Circle – 7pm, $5Love, Nature’s Emporium, 8041 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs 954.755.2223.

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Law of Attraction: How to attract more abundance and more success? - 7-8:15pm. $10 Love donation. iConnect Café, 3088 Griffin Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Amandine Afonso, 305.896.2217.

Mystic Meditation Evening - 3rd Wednesday - 7pm-8:30pm. $10. An evening for deep, reflective meditation inviting the Mystic Presence within. Bridges of Wellness, 1881 NE 26th St, Suite 244 Wilton Manors, Dr. Charles Geddes, 954.530.6006.

Reiki Circle – 7:30–8:30pm, $Love, Delmar Arts Academy, 1400 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale, 954.537.9278.

thursday Tai Chi-Chi Kung/Tao Yin Classes – 7:30– 8:30am (+Fri­, Sat, Sun. am and Mon. night), Near shady lifeguard stand, Franklin St, N Hollywood Beach, Raven Cohan. 954.927.2836. Call for Web, directions. 32 years teaching. See Mon. night listing.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – Artserve, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, 10am–Noon (& Tues). Love Donation, Adam: 954.684.7007.

Tai Chi Meditation, Chi Kung,Tai Chi Form and Fan Form, Push Hand and Application.

10am-12pm (Tues, Thurs, Sat) and 7-8:30pm (Mon,Wed). Kung Fu 7:00 pm. Master Andrew Chung, Chung’s Tai Chi Kung Fu, 2831 E. Commercial Blvd. Ft Lauderdale FL 33308, 954.224.9940.

Mediumship & Channeling Development Circle - 6:30-8pm. Donation $15 prepaid / $20 at the door. iConnect Cafe, 3088 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Amandine Afonso, 305.896.2217.

Course in Miracles Evening – 7–8:30pm. $10.

Ongoing and innovative study with rotating facilitators. Bridges of Wellness, 1881 NE 26th St. Suite 244, Wilton Manors, 954.530.6006.

Hatha Yoga for Children & Parents – 3:30– 4:30pm, $120 for 12 weeks. Fun & relaxation!

Parent free (& Sat 8–9am), 704 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach. 954.480.6789.

Monthly Gallery Night, Meet the Artists, Show & Sale – 6–11pm, (second Friday ea. mo) A great gathering of varied talents. Host/Artist: Michael D. Colanero. Uncommon Gallery, 2713 E Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, 954.336.4305.

Abraham-Hicks Living In The Vortex - 7- 9pm. $5.00. Dynamic discussions of various Abraham Hicks quotes/processes. Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, Patti Blankenship, 305.546.2526.

Healing Circle, Guided Meditation, & Personal Channeled Message – 7–8pm. $15. 1st & 4th Friday of the month. Tired of being sick and tired?

Looking for answers? Goddess TOUCH, Inc., c/o Lisa’s Healing Center, 4301 N. Federal Hwy. #4, Pompano Beach, FL 33064, Carole A. Ramsay, 954.655.5490.

Spiritual Evolution Study Group – 7–8:30pm $10. Ongoing series based on spiritually inspired texts. Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors. Call Rev. G 917.579.3750.

Carole’s Circle - Guided Meditation, Healing & Personal Channeled Message – 7–8pm. $15.

Every 1st & 4th Friday. Le 1er vendredi du mois et bilingue c/o Lisa’s Healing Center, 4301 N. Federal Hwy. #4, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Carole Ramsay 954.655.5490. ​

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Healing & Meditation Service – 7:30pm Center For Human Development, 5809 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 954.989.6400.

Reiki Circle/Meditation – Hosted by Reiki Masters Mayra & Rose, 7:30pm, $Love, Essentials Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N Federal Hwy, Ste A, Hollywood. 954.921.7808.

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Reiki Circle/Meditation - 7:30-8:45pm. $10 Reiki healing circle, guided meditation & discussion Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, Rev Elise, R. M., 954.317.3907.

saturday Morning Chant for World Peace & Harmony – 7:30am. Free. Chant Om Namo Narayanaya for inner peace & planetary healing. Peace Garden, Yoga Warehouse, 508 SW Flagler Ave, Downtown Ft Lauderdale, 954.525.7726.

“Our Plastic Oceans”

Morning Puja – 8:30–9am. Free Swami Sharadananda leads a ritual of reverence to the Divine.

Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors 33305, Rev. Dr. Grace Telesco, 917.579.3750.

Susan Q Wood

954.295.2315

Tai Chi/Qigong Basics – 9–10am $10, Qigong practices & guidance on body alignment & proper energy foundation. White Crane Healing Arts Center, 7071 W Commercial Blvd. 2C, Tamarac.

954.721.7252.

SusieQArt.com

original & custom paintings, note cards, silk scarves & more

Natural Awakenings Singles Site

Tai Chi & Chi Kung/Qigong Meetup – 10am2pm: 10am practice Qigong; 11:15am practice Tai Chi; 12:30pm lunch. Classes taught by Master Jennifer Yu. Classes $15. Lunch about $15-$17.

Yu School, S. Palm Beach and N. Broward area.

561.866.0852 reserve or details.

Single?

Free Reiki Circle – 10am, New Age Books and Things, 4401 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33308. 954.771.0026.

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Free Reiki Circle – 10–11am. Divine Love Institute & Gift Shop, 2832 Stirling Rd, #H, Hollywood, FL 33020. Conveniently located just west of I-95 on Stirling Rd, 954.920.0050.

Tai Chi Meditation, Chi Kung,Tai Chi Form and Fan Form, Push Hand and Application.

10am-12pm (Tues, Thurs, Sat) and 7-8:30pm (Mon,​​Wed). Master Andrew Chung, Chung’s Tai Chi Kung Fu, 2831 E. Commercial Blvd. Ft Lauderdale FL 33308, 954.224.9940.

Join for free and manifest an extraordinary, enlightened relationship. Summer is in the air; be proactive by joining today. Your soul mate is waiting to meet you!

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Raja Yoga Meditations at 3 Broward Libraries – 10:30–11:30am, weekly, free, at Dania Beach and Carver Ranches. Hallandale Beach 10:30-11:30am only 1st and 3rd Sat. of the month. Enjoy the peace within. Call Roz for info 954.962.7447.

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Conscious Aging Forum – 10am–12:30pm (4th Saturday). Donation $20. A monthly Forum 55+ for Re-Inspiring & celebrating our future. Open discussions. Bridges of Wellness, 1881 N E 26th St. Suite 244 Wilton Manors, Susan Silverman, 954.530.6006.

The Sistrunk Farmers Market – locally, organically grown fruits & vegetables, old fashioned family fun, Artisan Market Vendors. Market hours 10am–2pm. EBT & SNAP accepted at the Market. Corner of Sistrunk Blvd & NW 10th Ave, Ft Lauderdale.

Community Acupuncture – 11am–1pm $30-$40 (also Mon & Wed 4–6pm). Relaxing & effective!

Acupuncture treatments in a small group setting.

Thrive Wellness Center, 1244 S Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale 954.713.6118.

Psychic Fair – (last Sat. ea mo) 12pm–4pm, $15/15 min reading. Tarot, Astrology, Mediumship/Psychic Readings. Metaphysical Chapel of South Florida, Shared space with the Sunshine Cathedral MCC (in the Graham/Fasana Chapel), 1480 SW 9th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 754.300.1428.

Maum Meditation South Florida - 1pm-4pm.

Free Open Introductory Talks held daily. Learn about changing human mind to the infinite universe mind. A unique 7-step method throwing away false mind. Maum Meditation, 8201 Peters Rd, Ste 1000, Plantation, ​FL, ​​​954.815.8604. ​​

Reiki/Meditation/Discussions – 6pm (+ other topics M-F), Pine Island & I-595 in Broward, directions/info 954.654.3010.

Yoga and TRX - 6:30pm-7:45pm. $10-$13. plus: Monday Hatha; Tuesday Yin. Wednesday Gentle & Vinyasa flow. Donation: Friday 6pm, Monday 8pm. Yoga Dynamics, 4996 N. Pine Island Rd, Lauderhill, FL 33025, Anju, 954.376.5782.

Kirtan Sacred Devotional Singing/Chanting – 7–8:30pm, Every Saturday night $10. Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors. Call Rev. G. 917.579.3750.

Spiritual Cinema – 7pm–9:30pm (4th Saturday). $10. Inspired Cinema selections, enlivening spiritual discussion, popcorn & drinks. Bridges of Wellness, 1881 NE 26th St., Suite 244, Wilton Manors, Rev. Kandi Haggerty, 954.530.6006.

classifieds Classifieds are $4.50 per word for each three month series ($45 minimum charge). EXAMPLE: 10 words = $45 for all three months: Jan., Feb. and March. Submit online at http://www.NABroward.com/classified-ad Due date is the 10th of the month. Ads are organized alphabetically within categories.

business opportunities Home Base Business - Simply call the 4 minute pre-recorded call 1.800.444.7309 and then press 1. If interested - email Richard at: SelectivePrice@gmail.com

for sale or rent Classroom and treatment rooms available by the day, week, month. 954.782.6564.

Gorgeous office in a professional Holistic Wellness and Psychology Center in east Fort Lauderdale. Amenities: furnished waiting room, bathroom, small kitchen, fenced courtyard entrance. Easily accessible to I-95 and 595. Networking and referral opportunities. Two rooms available $400 - $900; water, pest control and electric included. Lease and references required.

Email jgurvit@bellsouth.net.

GREAT SPACE IN PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PLAZA Available for Chiro/Acupuncturist/ Massage Therapist/any health professional. Rent rooms or entire space. Furnished. Pompano.

954.782.4855.

Holistic healing therapy office in Plantation for rent. 954.478.2062

PRODUCTS/services Blanche Bielka, Spiritual Readings, Tea Leaves and Cards, by appointment 954.776.6306.

Boost Your Juice! Boost Your Smoothie!

You’ll feel the boost! DailyGreenBoost.com/na

Green and Wellness shopping club wholesale prices home delivered! 954.800.5938.

Deep Tissue and Traditional Thai Massage - New client special - 90 minute massage $60, outcall only. 561.907.3068, MA26945.

Tibetan Palm Healing for People and Pets. Appointments Martha 954.609.4570.

Experienced, reliable, and compassionate Doula. Quality new born care.

Call Ena Dixon, 301.742.1770.

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Sinus Infection Sinus Relief offers a nasal spray that is both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial in a convenient spray bottle. Super Neti Juice offers the same antimicrobial power with soothing, subtle peppermint. Powerful tools to combat germs.

Rash Relief This powerful herbal lotion is designed to relieve the pain and itch of eczema. while correcting the cause and repairing the skin. A healthy and natural approach to correcting skin rash without dangerous drugs.

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Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the CRG email sqwood@gmail.com to request our media kit or go online and complete our online form. Once we receive your information we will create a proof for your approval. It couldn’t be easier.

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We also include our CRG advertisers on our online Natural Awakenings National Directory located at http://www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/Natural-Awakenings/National-Directory/ Look for this symbol throughout Natural Awakenings for Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) providers offering savings to all NAN members with a valid NAN card. aromatherapy

acupuncture

Unique Holistic Boutique

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, Clinic II

1623 South Andrews Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-440-0179 www.atomclinic2.com

The clinic offers Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine consultation and treatment provided by our team of highly experienced licensed acupuncturists, many of whom are acupuncture faculty of the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. As a Clinic II patient, you can expect to be provided high quality, individualized care that is specifically tailored to your unique needs.

See ad page 7.

Vesna Stankovic 561-705-8989 200 Lindell Blvd. # 917 Delray Beach FL 33483 UniqueHolisticBoutique.com Lisa Ruff 954-415-1871 LisasHerbsAndOils.com

Hand Poured Organic/ Wildcrafted Therapeutic Essential Oils. Custom Blends and sprays. Tesla Metamorphosis Energy Healing. Iridology Consults with Zyto Analysis and Herbal Suggestions for ailments.

CHIROPRACTIC physician

Elizabeth Nelson LAc, LMT 1240 University Drive Maplewood Wellness Center, Coral Springs, FL 33071 954-803-4943 lizseymour@aol.com

Back In Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center, LLC

Acupuncture to reduce pain, allergies (N.A.E.T.) and group acupuncture for addictions (N.A.D.A.). Relaxing Swedish Massage. Some insurances. Call today for an appointment.

AP1962, MA28559

Dr. Wei Sheen Chong 6115 Stirling Rd, Suite 205, Davie, FL 33314 954-604-5384 www.backinharmonychiropractic.com Passionate about helping others improve their health naturally.

Dr. Chong uses gentle spinal adjustments to remove nerve interference so your body can do the healing.

Dr. Bernard Burton, d.c.

2045 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322 954-742-0332 www.betterbacks.com

Dr. Bernard Burton is a Holistic Doctor who uses chiropractic, nutrition, applied kinesiology, acupuncture, and craniopathy to find and fix the cause of your symptoms.

COLON therapy Physical Health Complex

Sandra Herrington, OMD, RN, LMT, CT 2544 No. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale 954-566-0444 Cleansing for health/energy.

Constipation, impaction, bowel rehabilitation, digestive disorders, candida detox, nutrition, living foods/ wheatgrass. Individualized plans or Rx followed. Physician/ Instructor administered.

Established 1964. Clean, private, caring environment. mm966, ma6884.

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counseling/therapy Healing Hearts Center

Sarah DiPerna, Psy.D., C.Ht., IKYTA 1937 E. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 106 Pompano Beach, FL, 33060 954-560-7629 www.HealingHeartsCenter.net My approach to healing engages the strengths we each already possess in Mind, Body and Spirit to create lasting happiness, freedom and fulfillment. See ad page 35.

KAREN KAYE, Holistic Psychotherapist, LMHC

2625 Weston Road, Weston, FL 33331 954-384-1217 www.KarenKayeTherapist.com I work with the whole person not their defects.

I help my clients to become one with their thoughts and actions.

I teach my clients how to heal with their past.

Adults-Couples-Teens

dental health Brent J. Bracco, DDS – Comprehensive Dentistry

2467 E. Commercial Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-5300 www.DrBrentBracco.com

Do you wait till it hurts to see the dentist? Enhance your smile at our new tranquil, state-of-the-art office. We have been providing wholistic family dental care since 1985. Most insurance accepted.

Mon – Thurs, 7:30am – 5pm.

Dental Spa

Dr. Gregory Gertsen, D.D.S. 3640-7 N Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-941-7778 www.FLDentalSpa.com Let your smile be a sign of happiness and great health. An attractive, younger smile can be yours today.

The International Center For Dental Excellence Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-938-4599 www.FortLauderdaleDentistry.com www.GoNaturalDentistry.com A ll

Fine art SusieQ Wood

954-630-1610 Susan@SusieQArt.com www.SusieQArt.com Discover the world of SusieQ Art, colorful, uplifting, thoughtprovoking designs and images.

Oils, acrylics, and mixed media.

Call for an appointment.

See ads page 6 and 48.

phases of dentistry for

optimum health, wholistic biocompatible dentistry.

• Sedation Dentistry • Removing of toxic metals • Replacing them with Bio-compatible materials • Bio-compatible Testing • Laser Dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions • Zirconia/Ceramic Implants • Natural bone augmentation with Plasma Rich Growth Factor • Oral DNA Testing • Add gums to receding gums.

See ad page 8.

Energy Therapy

gardening The Garden Gate

Sears (N. side), Pompano Citi Centre corner/Copans Road and US1 954-783-GATE (4283) www.DonnasGardenGate.com A unique garden center specializing in Florida native plants, butterfly and bird habitats, herbs, orchids, water gardening, organic gardening products, beneficial insects, garden decor and more!

Ralph Flores, Certified Reconnective Healing Practitioner™

2715 N. Ocean Blvd # 17D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-873-4038 www.ReconnectiveHealingFTL.com Experience healing beyond anything you’ve read, thought, or dreamt about! Reconnective Healing® is non-touch, comprehensive, and different from other healing methods. Helps eliminate physical, emotional, and mental dis-orders or dis-eases.

Call for more information and appointment.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Mortgages The Zen Way Jay Robins 954-612-8192 jay@jayrobins.com www.MortgagesTheZenWay.com

A Holistic approach to financial wellness ~ the mortgage lending and home buying process can be stressful. Watch our video explaining, why and how mortgages work, the Zen way, bringing you clarity, less stress and a peaceful transaction.

GLUTEN-FREE FRESH First

4520 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-900-3705 and...

1637 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-763-3344 www.freshfirst.com South Florida’s first 100% gluten-free organic eatery and juicery, offering the best of vegan, vegetarian, grass-fed meats and wild caught fish, that offer healthy foods with healing properties and amazing flavors. Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Gynecology Women’s Awareness

Carolyn Zaumeyer, Nurse Practitioner 2021 E. Commercial Blvd., #305 954-791-4475 www.waoffice.com www.LowTEFlorida.com Bio-Identical Hormone Therapies, Testosterone Treatment for Men, Menopause Treatment, Botox, Gynecology Exams, Weight Loss, Spider Vein Treatment.

State-of-the-art dental office.

Many treatment options. Make informed, good choices about your oral health.

Most Insurance plans accepted.

Affordable cash pricing.

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HEALING ARTS

intuitive healer

Lisa’s Healing Center

Stefanie Miller

Lisa Smith 4301 N Federal Hwy Suite #4 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-782-6564 www.LisasHealingCenter.com

954-562-8813, Davie, FL 33328 stefanie@amagicalworld.com www.amagicalworld.com

Wellness Center supporting Mind, Body and Spirit. Various Massage modalities, Reiki, LaHoChi, Edgar Cayce methods, CranioSacral Therapy, Aura Readings, Animal Aura Readings, Animal Communication, Sound T h e r a p y, C r y s t a l H e a l i n g , Spiritual classes, Educational classes, CEU classes, Exercise classes. MM#27808. See ad page 19 and 45.

Angel Readings In Person, Telephone, or Virtual. Energy Healing to Clear, Heal, Balance & Release with the Archangels.

Indigo Child Consultations.

Non-Profit Animal Rescue. www.savinggracefl.org

LEGAL SERVICES Law Offices of David A. Frankel, P.A.

David A. Frankel 954-683-0300 www.davidafrankellaw.com

White Crane Healing Arts

A holistic and astute approach to criminal and family law with the intention to reach a greater solution and best outcome for people going through difficult situations. 25 years experience, former homicide prosecutor, certified yoga instructor.

7071 W. Commercial Blvd. Ste. 2C, Tamarac, FL 33319 954-721-7252 www.whitecranehealingarts.com

Over 20 yrs. experience in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition.

Over 40 yrs. experience in Qigong.

Authentic Taoist Lineage classes/ private lessons in Tai Chi, Tao Yoga, Longevity Breathing & more. Healing & transformation through experience and education.

LYMPHATIC Therapy Kristen Tyler, CLT

Bayview and Commercial area 305-613-6974 www.EnergyLymphatic.com

homeopathy

Electrosound lymphatic decongestive therapy is a gentle way to assist your body to reduce swelling, detoxify, increase your energy and revitalize your entire lymphatic system. See ad page 31.

Francine Kanter, RsHOM (NA), CCH

9895 NW 48th Ct., Coral Springs FL 33076 754-484-7988 www.FKanterHomeopath.com Board Certified Homeopath Practitioner. Homeopathy relieves PMS, menopause, ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, acne, asthma, seizures disorders, herpes, addictions, eczema, psoriasis, insomnia, stress, digestive problems, recurring cold & flu.

Homeopathy will give you a healthy, balanced life.

natural acupuncture Shudong Wang, M.D. (China) A.P.

4522 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-772-9696 www.nacupuncture.com

28 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and herbs. Professor and clinic Director at Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. See ad page 7.

optometric Physicians Natural Eyes of Weston 2863 Executive Park Dr. #103 Weston, FL 33331 954-217-2992 www.NaturalEyesofWeston.com

We are a modern optometry practice with a nutritional focus, offering great customer service, very thorough eye exams and a unique eyewear collection in a spa-like atmosphere. See ad page 5.

Photon Light energy sauna Photon Light Spa, LLC

at Harmony Hair and Spa 262 Commercial Blvd, Suite B Lauderdale by the Sea FL 33308 954-303-9585 www.photonlightspa.com World’s only heat and light “Energy Sauna” to regenerate cells/nerves, pain, weight loss (700 calories), detox, devitalize pathogens and balances emotions.

Nutrition • Facials • Waxing.

meditation T’ai Chi Chih

Stu Goldman 954-296-2495 www.taichichih.org A moving meditation improving health, serenity, creativity and productivity. Adapted to American lifestyles. 20 easy-to-learn movements can be done by anyone regardless of age or physical ability. Daily practice takes 45 minutes. Learn in 10 sessions.

NOT a martial art.

Psychotherapy A Healing Space

Kris Drumm, LCSW, ACHT 954-549-0263 www.AHealingSpaceWiltonManors.com Uncover and transform limiting and damaging belief systems with individual and group therapies, including heart-centered hypnotherapy and inner child healing.

Free one half-hour consultation offered.

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relationship coaching Getting What You Want

Susan Sheppard 1230 Crescent Dr., Glendale, CA 91205 818-414-6032, 818-548-0849 susan@gettingwhatyouwant.com www.gettingwhatyouwant.com If you want a significant increase in self esteem and a committed loving intimate relationship within the year, call for a free strategy session! See ad page 38.

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Spiritual Counselor

Hair Holistic Eco-Friendly StudIo Ibana Villasenor 881 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-372-5354 HairHolistic@gmail.com www.HairHolistic.com

Angel Workshop, Inc. Veronica Bedford 954-586-0425 www.AngelWorkshop.net

Psychic Readings with Spiritual Love Get answers to all your personal issues. Find out how to live happy as you walk your spiritual path.

Parties for all occasions.

We offer scalp–hair analysis & detox, henna, organic colors, formaldehyde-free keratin.

Hair services & products with a truly holistic approach.

spiritual healing Julia George

Luminary ~ Teacher ~ Seer 561-750-9292 aquarianagegallery@bellsouth.net AquarianAgeAwareness.com

Restaurant Green Spot Kitchen

1506 E Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 754-223-5558 www.GreenSpotKitchen.com Delicious, healthy, fresh food for the more conscious consumer.

Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and carnivore selections.

Monday-Friday: 8am–7pm, Saturday: 11am–5pm.

Red Yabba All Natural Café 12594 Pines Blvd, Suite 105 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 954-322-1007 www.RedYabba.com

Think healthy, fresh, vegan, organic, grass fed, wild caught, tasty, Floribbean Cuisine, that’s us! Custom Catering for all occasions. Monday-Friday: 10am–9pm, Saturday: 9am–9pm.

schools

Emotional Healing at a Soul Level

Summit—Questa Montessori School

Conflict Resolution

Judy Dempsey 5451 SW 64th Ave, Davie FL 33314 954-584-3466 info@summitquesta.com www.summitquesta.com

Shadow Work Commit, Transform, and Heal, through the journey within.

A non-denominational Montessori school on a lush 10-acre campus with PE fields, organic vegetable garden, live pond, new gymnasium and pools.

Montessori education for prek-3 to 8th grade. Accredited by AISF, AdvancEd/ SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA and an AMS full member.

Recipient of the Gold Seal Award of Excellence.

tai chi / QiGong Chung’s Tai Chi Kung Fu Sifu Andrew Chung 2831 East Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-224-9940 chungskungfu.com

smoking cessation quit smoking with laser therapy

Eva Bueno-Johnston 2544 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. The Physical Health Complex 954-566-1119

Stop smoking for good the gentle way. Painless and highly effective.

• Master Andrew Chung over 40 years experience teaching Traditional Tai Chi, Chi Kung & Meditation, Taoist Yoga • For Health, Happiness and Rejuvenation • Also Kung Fu, Hsing I, Pa Kua, Tui Na massage and Herbal Nutrition • Group and private classes • Beginners to advanced

Certified Laser Technician 10 years experience.

Let me help you quit without withdrawals or unpleasant side effects.

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Yu school

5500 NW 2nd Ave., #618 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561.866.0852 www.yuschool.com Tai Chi - Qigong - Chinese HappyHeart - HappyCouple with Master Jennifer Yu, 6th generation disciple of China’s Yang Family Tai Chi. Group and individual sessions available.

wholistic physician Dr. Amadi’s Wholistic Health Center Hepsharat Amadi, M.D., L.Ac. 10189 W Sample Rd Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-757-0064 954-757-2612, fax hepsharat.amadi@gmail.com www.dramadi.com

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