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30th Anniversary

by Kimberly Whittle Humans are social creatures by nature, and leaning into community is key to a long and healthy life. Look no further than the five so-called Blue Zones in places around the planet where people regularly live to be 100 years old. While eating nutritious food and exercising regularly are important aspects to a healthy lifestyle, Dan Buettner, a Blue Zones expert, believes part of the secret to a long and healthy life is finding purpose and doing it with help from a meaningful community.

Buettner’s observations are supported by research. An article published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine summarized the significant evidence that connection to a community helps people physically and mentally with improvements in weight control, blood sugar levels, cancer survival, cardiovascular health and overall mental health, as well as a notable mitigation of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. In a Brigham Young University meta-analysis of 148 studies to determine the effect of social relationships on the risk of mortality, researchers reported that social connections with friends, family, neighbors or colleagues improved the odds of living longer by 50 percent.

A Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope Natural Awakenings, a pioneering magazine founded to educate and connect communities for healthy living on a healthy planet, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In this digital era, Natural Awakenings continues to stand at the vanguard along with its parent company, KnoWEwell, and its Regenerative Whole Health Hub (Hub). The one-of-its-kind Hub uniquely builds communities, enables trusted connections to people and businesses, provides evidence-based resources, as well as local provider and thought-leader education and healing programs.

As global stressors continue to arise, now more than ever, it’s important to us at Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation and KnoWEwell to expand our community’s impact to inspire, empower and connect our ecosystem locally, nationally and globally. We will be bringing our readers immersive engagement and learning opportunities, and amplifying our local businesses through multimedia publishing and business services in our local Natural Awakenings online communities, as well as within KnoWEwell’s Regenerative Whole Health Hub. As we enter our fourth decade, our print magazine will continue to grow while we embrace the everexpanding new era of digital enlightenment. We intend to continue to be a beacon of hope and a connector for safe, trusted connections to real people, authentic experts, education, and our natural, integrative and whole-health communities. We are creating new opportunities for our readers to learn from and engage with local business owners, as well as national and global experts through the Hub by:

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30th Anniversary Bringing articles to life and expanding services to local business owners to help them share their unique qualities, expertise and stories in online inspirational and educational webcasts and videos Engaging online community book discussions with luminaries such as Deepak Chopra (see ChopraQuantumBodyDiscussion.KnoWEwell.com) Providing access to immersive learning directories and 200-plus topic-specific communities Helping people find their best-matched providers, community members, businesses and locally grown foods based on their needs, values and preferences Saving members money with discounts on organic foods, courses, healing programs, products and services We promise to remain steadfast in our commitment to high-quality, evidence-based journalism to help our readers stay current and make informed decisions for sustainable, regenerative healthy living. Beginning this month and throughout our 30th year, we invite our readers and business owners to check out what’s new in our print magazines and online. We hope everyone loves our fresh new magazine design this month.

We invite all to engage and connect with like-minded communities, submit feedback for a chance to be included in the new, “Members Comments” department of our magazine, and share your favorite businesses to help us continue to build trusted resources locally and globally. Together, we will be the change we seek in the world to build regenerative communities one at a time to achieve WELLthier Living: Happy. Healthy. Abundant. Purpose-Filled, People and Planet.

Kimberly Whittle is the founder and CEO of KnoWEwell, P.B.C., and the CEO of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation. Learn more about her personal journey and purpose at KnoWEwell.com/written-content/steppingstones-WELLthier-living.

What’s New and Coming in 2024 at Natural Awakenings Sign up today to be the first to know what’s coming and what’s new: • Expansion online to all 50 U.S. states with interactive digital magazines • New fresh look for our print magazine, websites and online communities • Share your feedback and new Member Comments department • Artist cover submissions • Reader and business-owner surveys • National book discussion communities with luminaries such as Deepak Chopra • New rotating departments and exclusive online articles • Inspirational local and global provider and business-owner spotlight webcasts • 100-plus (and growing) whole-health educational webcasts both live and on-demand • Giveaways and exclusive members-only discounts on programs and organic foods • Late night show with Dr. Reef Karim • Join our online community to receive Natural Awakenings’ 30th anniversary cookbook.

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Publisher ’s Letter

Celebrating the Past and Embracing the Future

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s we step into 2024, we’re pleased to announce that this year marks a noteworthy 30-year milestone for Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation (NAPC).

Back in 1994, Sharon Bruckman published the first edition of Natural Awakenings magazine in Naples, Florida, launching what subsequently evolved into a national franchise which spreads natural, healthy, eco- and conscious-living content all across the country through a network of local magazine publishers/franchisees like us.

In this month’s Wise Words department, Bruckman shares that the real “natural awakening” for all of us means we are each waking up to who we truly are, and then together creating the kind of world we want to live in today and onward. The magazine’s tag line, “Healthy Living. Healthy Planet” is therefore thoughtfully intentional, meant to empower individuals to choose a healthier lifestyle and contribute to a sustainable planet that we can all share for years to come.

Close to our hearts, as we celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, is John’s late father and Bruckman’s original business partner—NAPC visionary, co-founder and Vice President John Voell, “J2”—whose adventurous enthusiasm helped expand Natural Awakenings’ reach exponentially. Today, communities throughout the U.S. enjoy the magazine’s monthly editorial highlighting the latest developments in natural health and green living while connecting readers with local wellness resources and events inspiring them to lead a more balanced life. Collectively, this nationwide community

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comprises a gathering movement of individuals that embrace the magazine’s mission. It is clear that myriad lives still benefit from the legacy Bruckman and J2 brought forth so many years ago. We are honored that we’ve been a part of upholding this for the last 18 years, and are looking ahead to the future with joyful anticipation.

The momentum behind all of this progress remains quite a ride.

In 2022, NAPC welcomed Kimberly Whittle to the helm as its new owner and CEO, and she has since merged our magazine network with KnoWEwell, an online hub uniting readers and practitioners across the globe. This symbiotic collaboration means NAPC’s reach is expanding to even greater heights and the pool of resources available to bring you the cutting-edge information we know you have come to love and expect from Natural Awakenings each month has also grown.

We’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to give a grateful shout out at this time to the advertisers, distributors, staff and contributors that help the six magazine editions we own to take wing each month.

There are many special advertising partners that have been with us since our very first month, and we hope that you will also thank them all by shopping at their stores, using their services and seeking out their expertise. We’d also like to thank you, our beloved readers, for picking up Natural Awakenings each month and joining other kindred spirits in our collective journey of appreciation for an awakened life.

Our hope this month is that the content within these pages helps to renew your perspective on the future as we embrace another year and the opportunity to continue or start over as an older and slightly wiser version of ourselves. It really is the perfect time to take hold of the promise and potential within us. Wishing you all the bliss, magic and hope of a blessed new year. And here’s to another 30 years of Natural Awakenings!

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VOLUSIA / FLAGLER EDITION Publishers John & Trina Voell III Assistant to the Publishers Carolyn Coogan Design & Production John & Trina Voell III Ad Design Josh Halay Editor Martin Miron Proofreader Randy Kambic Calendar John Voell IV Sales & Marketing John & Trina Voell III Distribution Christopher Doney Judy Clower Melina Stroumpis Website Design Locable Website & Social Media Carolyn Coogan

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Graceful Aging

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Letting the Seasons Enrich Us

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Sharon Bruckman on Celebrating a Labor of Love

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Thyroid-Friendly Eating

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Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments

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Preventing Falls in Advanced Age

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Departments 6 News Briefs 8 Health Briefs 10 Business Spotlight 11 Therapy Spotlight 12 Business Spotlight 13 Business Spotlight

14 Feature Story 28 Calendar 17 Inspiration 30 Resource Guide 18 Wise Words 20 Conscious Eating 24 Healing Ways 26 Fit Body

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News Briefs

Natural Awakenings 30th Anniversary It was 30 years ago this month that Natural Awakenings was first launched in Naples, Florida. We offer a heartfelt thank you to the loyal readers that have come to know and love this media brand and allowed it to flourish. We are deeply grateful to the advertisers and community partners that promote green living, healthy people, healthy pets and a healthy planet with their products, services and information. Without them and the readers that support them, this magazine could not offer outstanding journalism and inspirational content each month without cost to the community.

As has been the practice for the last 30 years, Natural Awakenings continues to adapt its concepts, content and communication to reflect the needs of our community without losing sight of our mission. This month’s new look is the first of several exciting enhancements that are coming in 2024. See the article and list of what’s new in 2024 on pages 2 and 3.

Graceful Aging Webcast Series Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for an inspirational Graceful Aging webcast series, the first of which begins with Gladys McGarey, M.D., the Mother of Holistic Medicine, 103 years young and author of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Gladys McGarey, M.D. Happiness at Every Age.

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2024, the Year for Our Heart’s Desire International spiritual trance channel medium Reverend Judi Weaver says, “This is the year for you to do whatever your heart’s desire. Your time is now.” She is based in Ormond Beach, travels throughout Florida with Spiritual Festivals, is available for private sessions, coordinates sacred journeys to Peru, and can offer guidance for this new year.

January 2, Shamanism—Your Spiritual Journey. Join this seven-week series that is Reverend Judi Weaver being hosted in Ormond Beach, FL and 6 p.m. via Zoom.

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Retrain the Brain Happy Brain Neurofeedback provides NeurOptimal neurofeedback, which is safe for all ages, to help the brain learn to function more efficiently. It promotes improved mental acuity, focus, sleep habits, stress management, confidence, general wellness and much more.

Given the right information, the brain can transform itself effortlessly. Some clients have also found relief from feeling nervous, anxious, sad, angry and overwhelmed. Athletes, artists and business people use neurofeedback to achieve peak performance.

Owner Vicki Duckett says, “During a 33-minute brain training session, you sit in a comfortable chair and listen to music or watch a movie. Feedback is given through audio cues, and this gives the brain the opportunity to become more efficient over time.”

Neurofeedback training for the brain is similar to physical training for the body. Much like a mirror that promotes self-corVicki Duckett rection, NeurOptimal monitors brain waves and provides feedback to the central nervous system that encourages the brain to reset and self-correct. With repetition, the brain learns to function more efficiently.

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Yoga Therapist Nora Aly, 500-RYT, owner of Nur Health/Nur Yoga, provides private yoga therapy sessions in the Ormond Beach office of Mosaic Psychiatry. This group includes a staff of a psychiatrist, nurse, talk therapist and yoga therapist. This group is under the supervision of Dr. Tarek Aly. Private yoga therapy sessions are also available online via Zoom and Google app. Aly is certified in most yogic techniques, with certifications in mediation, trauma-informed and adaptive yoga. She offers yoga tips and daily 30-minute classes online, as well as a Nur Health eight-week program.

Aly says, “Yoga therapy is a therapeutic practice that works with the body and mind. The yoga therapist uses practices of breath, movement and meditation to help ease the turbulent mind and distress the body.”

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Lucky Cat, a holistic hair salon and gift shop, just celebrated six years in business at 222 North Woodland Boulevard in historic downtown Deland. They specialize in balayage, foilayage, creative colors, thoughtful makeovers and customized cuts.

Owner Abigail Waldrum says, “We choose to work with companies that have chosen to minimize toxins and practice ethical treatment of our planet, its people and animals. We proudly carry Kevin Murphy, Iroiro, Sunlights and Keracolor products. From our salon to our gift shop, all our products are cruelty-free.”

She sees big changes coming for 2024. “If you’ve noAbigail Waldrum ticed, we are slowly discounting our gift shop. The gift shop is not going away completely. We are making room for something new. You will be as excited as we are. It’s good!”

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Health Briefs

While the scientists did not find significant evidence that long COVID was the result of an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks itself, they suggested future studies would be needed to identify immune system problems. They also recommended further inquiry to understand cortisol’s role in long COVID and to determine whether dormant viruses are causing symptoms. Long COVID affects one in 13 Americans, according to a survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Since 1945, cities and municipalities in the United States have added fluoride to community water systems to prevent tooth decay. As of 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 73 percent of Americans have fluoridated water; however, there is growing concern about the negative effects of fluoride exposure.

An article in Neurotoxicology and Teratology, a publication dedicated to the effects of chemical and physical agents on the nervous system, investigated the association between fluoride ex-

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The Duke Health blood test focuses on DNA damage in mitochondria, the energy-converting factories within cells. Patients with Parkinson’s had higher levels of mitochondrial DNA damage in blood cells, as compared to patients without the disease. The test also detects specific genetic mutations that are associated with an increased risk of the disease, which may be able to help doctors predetermine whether certain therapies would be effective on their patients. Researchers hope the new blood test will not only diagnose Parkinson’s disease, but also identify drugs that reverse or halt mitochondrial DNA damage and the disease process.

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Blood testing revealed significant differences between the two test groups. Long COVID patients exhibited irregularities in the activity of immune system T cells and B cells that help fight off germs, as well as significantly lower levels of cortisol, a hormone that helps people feel alert and awake. Dormant viruses, such as Epstein-Barr that causes mononucleosis, were activated in the long COVID patients.

Until now, diagnosing Parkinson’s relied on a person’s medical history, a neurological examination and observable symptoms.

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Long COVID has left millions with ongoing fatigue, cognitive issues, heart rate and blood pressure variation, and other debilitating symptoms. Recent findings reported in the journal Nature may help scientists develop a blood test to diagnose the illness. The study involved a cross section of 268 individuals—152 with long COVID and 116 without it as a control group.

disorder. The illness causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms start slowly and worsen over time.

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posure in drinking water and cognitive deficits among children. The study involved 74 school-aged children living in rural Ethiopia. Researchers measured the participants’ exposure to fluoride through samples of community-based drinking-water wells and urine samples.

Cognitive performance was measured using two assessments: the children’s ability to draw familiar objects and a standardized memory and new-learning assessment. The results showed that fluoride levels in drinking water were negatively associated with cognitive function, and that cognitive deficits were particularly strong among children exposed to high levels of fluoride.

The study’s authors highlighted the need for additional studies involving children and adults to understand the potential neurotoxicity of low fluoride levels known to protect against dental cavities, as well as the effects of elevated fluoride levels in drinking water.

Such research is essential to protect the cognitive health of children and to inform public health policymaking.

SLEEP REGULARITY FOR LONGER LIFE

The findings from a study published in the journal Sleep highlight that sleep regularity, defined as the day-to-day consistency of sleep-wake timing, is a powerful predictor of mortality risk. The Sleep Regularity Index (SRI) was calculated from over 10 million hours of data from 60,977 participants in the UK Biobank.

The study found that a higher SRI was associated with a 20 to 57 percent lower risk of mortality, even after adjusting for various factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, lifestyle and health biomarkers.

Sleep regularity was associated with lower risks of all-cause, cancer and cardiometabolic mortality across the top four SRI groups compared to the least regular group. Importantly, sleep regularity outperformed sleep duration as a predictor of mortality risk, indicating its potential as an important predictor of health and longevity. Further research is needed to establish causality and explore the underlying mechanisms.

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QHHT is a unique method of hypnosis which accesses the deepest level of trance, the theta brainwave state. Clients may explore past, present and even probable future lifetimes, which are held deep within their soul’s memory. Benefits of QHHT may include physical healing, releasing emotional traumas, spiritual guidance, eliminating fears or phobias, improving relationships, aligning with one’s life purpose and strengthening intuitive connection.

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“Each of my clients is warmly welcomed into a peaceful and comfortable setting. During our time together, I listen and hold space for them to share their life experiences and personal concerns in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

This helps prepare them to relax and open their heart to the wisdom of their higher consciousness during the hypnosis,” Hines explains.

She advises, “Every QHHT session is beautiful and miraculous in its own way, perfectly customized to each person’s life path and what they’re looking to find. There is so much transformative power that lies within us, and QHHT allows us access to it! I also offer monthly workshops where individuals can experience a lighter trance state much like meditation, which is a fun and easy way to try out hypnosis in a group setting.”

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Therapy Spotlight

The Salt of the Earth

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uropeans have known about dry salt therapy, or halotherapy, since seeking treatment in Polish salt mines in the 1800s. Dry salt therapy is super-absorbent, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It can have a positive impact on those with allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, COPD and other ailments.

Dr. Norman Edelman, senior scientific advisor to the American Lung Association, says, “When fine salt particles are inhaled, they will fall on the airway linings and draw water into the airway, thinning the mucus and making it easier to expel, thus making people feel better. Also, these environments are allergen-free and thus good for people with allergies affecting their lungs.” This is how and why salt therapy works.

Absorbent: Dry salt acts like a sponge attracting foreign substances throughout the respiratory tract. As the salt travels through the room, it starts absorbing allergens and toxins, clearing the respiratory system and

removing the build-up of foreign elements that cause the respiratory ailments and conditions we suffer from today.

smaller particles land on the skin and absorb bacterial and foreign substances there, as well.

Anti-inflammatory: Inhaled dry salt particles may help to reduce inflammation in the entire respiratory tract and widen the airway passages. A clean respiratory system naturally results in higher oxygen intake, increased energy and an improved immune system.

Dry salt therapy is a natural complementary treatment that can be used in conjunction with a healthcare practitioner’s recommendation of herbal remedies, supplements and medications currently in use.

Salt therapy can have a positive impact on those with allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, COPD and other ailments.

Antibacterial: Dry salt particles dissolve bacteria and pollutants lodged in the respiratory tract that are then either coughed up or naturally expelled by the body. These antibacterial properties also benefit skin with acne, psoriasis and eczema. The

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Business Spotlight

Metaphysical Options for a Joyful Life

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“Unlike traditional coaching or therapy, I offer tools that you can use in your daily life that give you the ability to self-heal. The energy healing services provide the additional boost, alignment, clarity and release necessary to get you over obstacles,” she advises. “My services provide you with the three pillars that allow you to grow beyond your limitations and accomplish your goals: these are knowledge, practical protocols/ tools/daily practices and finally, healing of the whole being.

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a package that will help you reach your objective. I guarantee that if you apply the practices like I did and you don’t achieve your result, I will work with you until you do because the tools I share with my clients work when they are used.”

Latterell believes that the human body is more than we see in the physical, and that and there are ways that we can start working with it that just like any physical exercise routine will make us stronger, healthier and more resilient, including more mental clarity, less stress, more peace of mind, positive thoughts, more time and energy, and other forms of abundance.

“The means to do this, just like weight training or training to run a marathon, requires daily application of a series of tools,” says Latterell. “But if you use them as I’ve provided and support you in practicing, you will not only begin to enjoy your life more, but find yourself intentionally creating a life you really want to live to its fullest.”

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Business Spotlight

Making Pregnancy Less Stressful

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eronica Giannini, the owner of Fertile Physiology, is a fertile physiology coach and Certified Immersive Meditation Facilitator who has created a new eBook that can be downloaded from her website. “I know women are dreaming of making 2024 the year they are finally on their way to welcoming their baby!” she says. “In the book, I go into further detail of the difference between survival physiology and fertile physiology.

I share my biggest insights and the scientific research that I’ve uncovered over the years that supports my unique approach to accessing and leveraging our innate relaxation response. I share the most effective way to improve your mindset to support your fertility journey that is sustainable and lasting.” At the end is a link to a free, immersive meditation so anyone can put the information into practice right away.

Giannini shares, “I was a successful businesswoman working in New York City while trying to cope with my own fertility

struggles. I tried to utilize the same skill set that made me successful in all the other aspects of my life, like pushing through stress, but fertility stress is different. When I realized that I needed a new skill set to cope and navigate my fertility journey, I began searching, but could not find an effective or natural solution that would reduce my stress and help me cope better with the multifaceted stress that came with a fertility journey. All of the research that I was coming across linked high stress levels with reduced pregnancy success, so I made it a priority to find a way to reduce my stress so that I could support my fertility efforts. Which ultimately led to a healthy pregnancy and the birth of my daughter.

“The first main benefit is relief. My clients start to feel better after our first session. I begin to shift their physiology from fightor-flight to rest-and-digest quickly, which reduces their reactivity and helps them regulate their own emotions. Once I show them how quickly they can access their

relaxation response, they become excited, as if they have uncovered a new stress-reducing superpower that is natural and self-generated. This creates a new sense of possibility that they take into the rest of their fertility journey.”

What sets her service apart is that she teaches women to quickly reduce stress and gain clarity for themselves through the innovative and unique practice of immersive meditation. “Immersive meditation is outcome oriented. This creates a lasting shift in mindset,” advises Giannini. “Unlike many of the fertility reset programs or challenges, I teach women how to create a self-generated, sustainable and effective way to reduce fertility stress and boost their energy so they can remain resilient through their journey to their baby.”

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Graceful Aging

Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled

by Carrie Jackson

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eople are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible. It’s about extending our health span as much as our lifespan. While genetics play a role in how we experience the aging process, advancements in science are helping us understand that how we manage our mindset, physical activity, stress levels and diet can have just as much of an impact. By redefining what it means to get older and finding deeper 14

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meaning, we can embrace aging with grace and gratitude, rather than resist it. Many factors are within our control, and it is possible to live a fulfilling and vibrant life well into our twilight years.

At nearly 103 years young, Dr. Gladys McGarey wrote the book on graceful aging.

As the author of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, she suggests that we reframe aging as an opportunity

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rather than a loss, thereby pioneering a new way of thinking about disease and health.

“At 102, I’m losing my eyesight, but my insight has improved,” says the cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association.

“I have trouble reading but can listen to audiobooks and have deep conversations with people. If we look for illness and pain at the end of life, that’s what our bodies will show us. But if we reach for health, joy, laughter and other realities of true humanity, that’s what we will find.”

McGarey asserts that our medical community is trained to eliminate pain and illness rather than learn from their messages. “If we can lean into what understanding a disease shows us, we can discover true wisdom,” she explains. “You can hold onto the pain, or you can hold onto what you learn from the pain. When my son was training to be an orthopedic surgeon, he confided that he was afraid to have people’s lives in his hands. I responded that if he thinks he’s the one who does the healing, he has a right to be scared. Doctors provide the technology to turn the healing over to the patient, and we have the core knowledge of what to do inside of us.”

McGarey is a firm believer that forgiveness is essential to freeing up stuck energy. Life has to move, she says, and letting go of

By redefining what it means to get older and finding deeper meaning, we can embrace aging with grace and gratitude, rather than resist it.

Renowned alternative-medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, M.D., is an author, speaker and founder of the Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to research on well-being and humanitarianism. His latest book, Quantum Body: The New Science for Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life, outlines how we can harness the power of the quantum body to significantly improve our physical and mental wellness, leading to a more fulfilling aging process.

According to Chopra, our well-being depends entirely on the quantum field, which

is weakened whenever there is a failure of intelligence and is strengthened when intelligence flows naturally,” he explains.

Disease and aging are further downstream in the intelligence flow, Chopra notes, and when someone succumbs to a heart attack or cancer, intelligence has failed in either the cardiovascular system or a single malignant cell. “Instead of being anxious about cells, tissues, organs and systems, which aren’t under your control, you can live from the source where all controls are overseen by your quantum body. Here, all informa-

From left, Tom O'Bryan, Gladys McGarey and Deepak Chopra

feelings that may be lingering in our subconscious allows us to move forward with grace. “If we hang on to the dark places in our lives, we will get stuck. Pay attention to your dreams, both during the day and night, because they hold the truth. We all came here for a reason and have our life’s purpose. If you find that, you will always be fulfilled and can embrace the aging process instead of fighting it,” she says.

exists on a subatomic level and is the infinite source of everyday reality that affects our thoughts, feelings, sensations and biological responses. “Your quantum body is the central hub for every process that requires intelligence, just as a power plant is the central hub for everything that requires electricity.

The prospect of having your quantum body fail you is far more serious than any single symptom of disease and aging. Well-being

tion is perfect, the flow of intelligence is never wrong or distorted, and the creative possibilities for the future are boundless,” Chopra contends.

One vital aspect of healthy aging that we can control is our approach to stress management, which Chopra says most people don’t take seriously enough. Stress can come from myriad sources, including January 2024

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examples of those gracefully aging. “The lifestyle of people living in these areas includes daily rituals that reduce stress and reverse the inflammation associated with stress. As a result, they are able to live long, fruitful, happy lives as contributing and engaged members of society,” he notes.

Tom O’Bryan, DC, age 70, and his 2-year-old son

family and social relationships; workplace stresses; a poor-quality diet; deficient sleeping habits; lack of exercise and downtime; and constant distractions from texting, video games and around-the-clock news reports. That is why it is more important than ever to develop tools for self-care.

“The frenetic pace of modern life has overwhelmed the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for all the processes, from heartbeat to respiration and digestion, that run independently of your conscious actions,” Chopra advises. “Medical research validates how essential stress management is, but what needs to change are socially ingrained attitudes that persuade us to tolerate stress beyond what our bodies and psyches are designed for.”

Chopra encourages prioritizing deep sleep, tuning into breath and awareness, and mindful exercises to return to our zero point—a state of rest from which activity springs. “Your awareness experiences the zero point as silent, calm, alert and pregnant with boundless possibilities, where you have access to your next thought,” he explains.

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Embracing instead of resisting our quantum body further helps the energy flow.

“The most natural way to live is in your dharma, or your truth,” Chopra says. “The greatest gift of self-awareness is that you can prove this to yourself every day by living with love, truth, beauty and bliss as your goal. Ultimate well-being requires no less, and living from your source reveals that the infinite is personal and within reach. Physical well-being exists if you are able to live a long life in good health; mental well-being exists if you retain clear, sharp thinking; psychological well-being exists if you are free of anxiety and depression; and spiritual well-being exists if your life has higher purpose and meaning.”

With more than 40 years of experience as a functional medicine doctor, Tom O’Bryan, DC, DACBN, CIFM, is an internationally recognized speaker and writer on chronic disease and metabolic disorders. He defines graceful aging as a state of full body function, without limitations and with rational expectations for what the body can do.

O’Bryan points to the so-called Blue Zones, with an extraordinarily high percentage of people living into their 90s and above, as

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O’Bryan believes that the greatest contribution to living a vital life is identifying and reducing the triggers of inflammation in our bodies, which can largely be accomplished with lifestyle modifications. “According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 of the top 15 causes of death are related to chronic inflammatory diseases. Many people address inflammation with medication, but they don’t realize that food is the best medicine,” he explains. “With diet being the largest source of inflammation activation in the body, it’s important to question what’s on the end of our fork and nourish the body with an anti-inflammatory diet, including berries, leafy greens, garlic, curcumin and plenty of pure water.

Your body always wants to be healthier, and if we identify and reduce our exposure to the triggers of inflammation, the inflammation calms down.”

Reducing inflammation also allows the central nervous system to settle into restand-digest mode, which can help the body age more gracefully. “Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli,” O’Bryan says. “An activated immune system is a life-saving, non-negotiable state that sets our sympathetic nervous system into fight-or-flight mode. When we are stressed or fighting for our lives, our heart rate is fast; our breathing is short, sharp and shallow; and our muscles are tight and ready for action. When inflammation decreases, our bodies are able to calm down and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. In that very relaxed state, your heart rate is slow; your breath is deep; your muscles are relaxed; and your brain is open, expansive and daydreaming of new possibilities in life. That’s when healing and regeneration occurs.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

Inspiration

Letting the Seasons Enrich Us

by Marlaina Donato

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or most of us, the first half of our lives is spent tilling the soil of our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, time engraves its signature onto our skin and weaves strands of silver into our hair, and we are presented with the unexpected but inevitable question of what comes next.

The soil of Mother Earth is made fertile only by the debris of seasons. There would be no life without nature’s perpetual act of letting go and the sacred and inevitable growth that comes from decay. As we age, like trees in winter, our energy travels deep down into our roots—our bones.

Only then can we stand sovereign, a stable foundation for others. Only when we are full of seasons can we offer the sweetest fruit in the form of shared knowledge, skills and hard-earned wisdom. Most of all, we become living examples of the Chinese proverb: “To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.”

Accepting the aging process can be challenging and sometimes frightening, but if we lean closer and listen to what the wis-

dom years have to offer, our journey can become more joyful. The stories of our seasons can be a wellspring bubbling to the surface in conversations, filling empty cups with empathy, hope and humor. We sit at a table called humanity. Let us create a feast of shared experience.

loving advice for the road ahead. n Mentor a younger person or peer. Teach them how to make bread, paint a canvas, start a garden, fix a sink or make a quilt. Pay your passions forward

Here are a few ways to enjoy the riches of the journey:

n Visit a relative or a stranger at a retirement home and ask them to share their stories.

n Instead of giving a loved one a storebought gift to mark an important milestone, write a letter filled with practical and

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n 1994, Sharon Bruckman started a natural health, conscious living magazine called Natural Awakenings in Naples, Florida. Within a few years and with the help of partners and collaborators, she turned that single edition into a national franchise. In an industry that has seen so many publications fail, Natural Awakenings thrived under her steady leadership, at its zenith amassing 95 franchisee-publishers across the U.S., including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

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What inspired you to launch Natural Awakenings magazine?

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I had a knack for starting up small businesses based on passions of mine, but when I launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings, I never considered franchising it until I met John Voell II, who had a background in it. The whole thing was intimidating for me, especially in the beginning.

I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone most of the time in this business, but I’ve come to understand that being out of my comfort zone isn’t a bad thing. It’s an exciting place where I can grow, open myself to new possibilities and feel most alive.

Luckily, I learned how to manage the business one new franchise at a time, and our staff and skillsets grew with each new publisher who brought their own strengths and perspectives to the family. It became a collaborative environment. I loved how the publishers got used to working together and solving issues.

What are the qualities of a successful team leader?

One is leading with your heart. I discovered that people need to feel valued and hear they’re doing a great job. I often express my appreciation and empower them to let their talents and strengths shine. People need love, kindness and encouragement. I don’t hold onto grudges and come to each encounter fresh. I strive to be open and honest.

I’ve learned over the years how to be a better mediator and negotiator through challenging conversations with publishers and staff members. The key is to reach for the highest and best result for everyone involved. It isn’t about being right. I don’t jump to the battlefield. I’ll speak my mind about the difficult stuff in a noncombative way—a way that comes from my heart and with openness, so people can feel safe to respond on that level.

To succeed, you also need tenacity, a willingness to work hard and clarity about your mission. Overwhelm is the norm in this business, making it necessary to practice extreme self care. People say my best trait is how well I handle stress and always have a calming effect or attitude.

How did you help the franchisee-publishers succeed?

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The publishers that worked on their personal growth and on creating and manifesting what they wanted were much more likely to succeed.

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I like using “I am” statements because they’re two of the most powerful words.

What you put after them shapes your reality. I’ll assert: I am vibrantly healthy. I am loved. I am full of abundance. I am always protected.

I remind myself to stay in the present.

When feeling discouraged or challenged, I turn to a YouTube video by Esther Hicks, who says repeatedly, “Everything always works out for me.” The way she says it, accompanied by lovely background music, makes it sound so sensible. If you repeat it enough, you begin to believe it.

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Conscious Eating if lab tests are normal, it is important to speak with a physician that understands the symptoms of hypothyroidism,” says Anna Cabeca, an obstetrician-gynecologist and women’s health expert in Brunswick, Georgia. “Most people can improve or reverse it radically. Diet is very powerful. Start with your shopping list and at the top write: Food is medicine.”

Thyroid-Friendly Eating How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Food

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haped like a butterfly, the thyroid gland in the neck plays a critical role in overall health, as it produces a series of hormones that regulate metabolism, brain development, bone maintenance, and heart, muscle and digestive functions. Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine.

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Common symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, inability to tolerate cold temperatures and hair loss should not be ignored. Diagnosis is aided by a blood test that measures levels of thyroid-stimulating hormones. While most 20

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cases of an underactive thyroid are mild or cause few obvious symptoms, the disease can become severe if it is left untreated.

“Only 10 percent of the population is aware of their thyroid problem and trying to manage it. Thyroid disease is a big thing. If people don’t know if they have it, they should be screened for it. If they have it, they should have hope,” says Alan Christianson, a naturopathic endocrinologist and author of The Thyroid Reset Diet: Reverse Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Symptoms With a Proven IodineBalancing Plan.

“For women, an especially critical time to check thyroid health is during perimenopause years, when thyroid function can often waver, becoming underactive. Even

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Offering hope, Michigan-based obstetrician-gynecologist Tabatha Barber says, “It’s often about doing less, not more, to help improve thyroid function. Don’t be afraid that this is something you have to live with forever.” As a teenager, Barber was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland and often causes hypothyroidism. She has learned how to modify her diet for relief.

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“Gluten is the main trigger that really seems to irritate the immune system,” says Barber.

“A lot of people don’t realize that gluten is in some sauces, salad dressings, seasonings, medication fillers and more. It can be enough to keep the inflammation associated with hypothyroidism going.”

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“Iodine is the Goldilocks mineral,” says Christianson. “It’s important to not consume too much or too little. Those with thyroid disease usually get too much. When they do, it inflames and slows the thyroid.”

In such cases, he recommends eating a wide range of unprocessed food and avoiding ingredients with the highest iodine content, such as fish and other seafood, iodized salt, seaweeds, grains and most dairy.

MONITOR INGREDIENTS

Barber prioritizes the elimination of artificial ingredients and additives, saying, “It’s about really getting back to basics, eating unprocessed meats, vegetables and some fruits.” She recommends consuming foods rich in zinc and selenium, such as shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts and diary, as they send signals to the thyroid to produce the right hormone levels.

Cabeca shaves selenium-rich Brazil nuts on soups or salads. “Keep them as a staple in the kitchen,” she advises, adding that balance is important when selecting zinc- and selenium-rich foods because some of them, like dairy, may also contain high levels of iodine.

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Remove from the oven and add the salmon to the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon mustard into a small bowl. Whisk ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the ingredients, except pistachios, to a blender and blend for one to two minutes until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with chopped pistachios.

Assemble the salad by dividing the spinach between bowls and topping with vegetable mix and salmon. Top with the pumpkin seeds and dressing.

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Preheat the oven to 425º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the carrot, cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms to the baking sheet. Drizzle with coconut oil and season with garlic powder, parsley and salt to taste.

Bake for 15 minutes.

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8 medium or 4 large beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges 3 garlic cloves, minced ⅓ cup unsalted pistachios 2 cups baby leaf spinach leaves ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Misting oil Preheat the oven to 350º F. In a medium bowl, toss the beets with the garlic and a mist of oil. Pour into a baking dish and lightly cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes or until the beets are tender. Let sit for 15 minutes until cool.

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Protein buildup forces healthy neurons to stop functioning and sever connections, which likely provokes brain cell death and shrinkage.

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Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease offers new hope for patients.

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Cognitive testing after the nine-month treatments showed that 84 percent of the participants not only maintained neurological function, but also improved cognition.

A follow-up MRI also showed an increase in gray matter volume. The researchers noted in their report that a larger, controlled trial is warranted.

“Dementia is not a death sentence,” states Kat Toups, a functional medicine psychiatrist and co-contributor to the precision treatment research. In her own practice, she embraces a patient-centric, multimodal approach to treating Alzheimer’s that focuses on three components—infection, inflammation and immunity. By reducing inflammation and treating infections, she asserts, the body is ready to receive immune-building therapies.

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ccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and the numbers are expected to rise to nearly 13 million by 2050. In addition to the loss of cherished memories, more than 11 million unpaid caregivers provide an estimated 18 billion hours of care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients annually. Given the costs and burdens of the disease, many people wonder whether Alzheimer’s is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible.

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MECHANISMS OF ALZHEIMER’S

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Alzheimer’s disease as a neurodegenerative condition that results in cognitive decline, memory loss and deficits in language and behavior. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the most common reason for dementia in older adults. During the early stages of the disease, neurons within the brain become damaged without apparent symptoms. This destruction can occur

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ANSWERING THE SKEPTICS

“Mainstream medicine has been going about [Alzheimer’s treatment] the wrong way. I was taught to make a diagnosis, then write a prescription for something that doesn’t work,” says Dr. Dale Bredesen, a co-contributor to the aforementioned study. Recent trials have suggested that current pharmaceutical treatments for Alzheimer’s, such as Donanemab, merely slow the rate of disease progression, rather than reverse its effects.

With his personalized, precision-medicine approach, Bredesen aims to do better. He equates Alzheimer’s to COVID-19, noting, “When the pandemic hit, nations entered protection mode. Economies suffered and went into a recession. In the same way, receptors within our brain can also go into a recession or protection mode. However, when these same receptors receive adequate resources, they continue to grow and make connections.

Neurons shift from protection mode to connection mode, reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s.”

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Preventing Falls in Advanced Age Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

by David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)

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ccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four adults aged 65 and older report trips and falls each year, and 9 million of those falls result in an injury. These sobering statistics highlight the importance of learning how to prevent such mishaps. Here are five easyto-follow tips. n Create a Safe Living Environment: Decluttering walkways, securing loose rugs and keeping spaces clear can reduce the chances of tripping and falling. n Light Spaces: Low-light conditions can be a major culprit in falls. Install bright lights and nightlights in essential 26

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areas like staircases and corridors to prevent missteps. n Equip the Home With Assistive Tools: For added safety, especially in potentially slippery places like bathrooms, install handrails, grab bars and non-slip mats. n Make Smart Footwear Choices: Opt for shoes that fit snugly, offer good grip and are comfortable. It is best to avoid high heels or any footwear with slippery soles.

Commit to Regular Exercise: Focusing on exercises that enhance strength, balance and flexibility can significantly lower the risk of falls. Whether it's yoga, walking or tailored balance exercises, staying active is key.

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IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE IN PREVENTING FALLS

Physical activity isn't just about staying fit or losing weight. “Exercise plays a big role in fall prevention,” says Debra Atkinson, certified strength and conditioning specialist and host of the Flipping 50 podcast. “Exercise goes far beyond strength, though. In fact, studies have shown just getting stronger doesn’t always lend itself to better balance.”

For older adults, a combination of regular exercise and balance training can play a pivotal role in preventing falls. Here's why: n Strengthening Muscle Tone: Regular exercise helps to build and maintain muscle tone, which is crucial for everyday movements. Stronger muscles support the joints, making it easier to get up from a chair, climb stairs or recover quickly when starting to fall. n Improving Balance: Balance exercises, such as tai chi and certain yoga poses, train the body to control and distribute weight in a centered manner. With better balance, the chances of stumbling or tipping are substantially reduced.

n Enhancing Flexibility: Flexibility exercises can improve the range of motion in joints, resulting in smoother, more fluid movements, which can help prevent missteps and sudden falls. n Building Bone Density: Weight-bearing exercises like walking or resistance training can strengthen bones, reducing the risk of fractures in the event of a fall. n Boosting Confidence: Regular exercise can instill a sense of physical confidence.

When individuals feel physically strong and agile, they're less likely to be overly cautious or afraid of falling. This can lead to a more active lifestyle, further reinforcing physical strength and balance.

EXERCISING TIPS

Exercise for fall prevention focuses on consistency and the right activities, not just intensity. Here’s a concise guide:

n Start Gradually: Begin with gentle activities like walking and stretching. As stamina is gained, increase the intensity.

n Flexibility Workouts: Opt for yoga or tai chi, both of which boost flexibility and coordination.

n Strength Training: Use resistance bands or body weight. Emphasize leg and core exercises, such as squats and leg lifts, to enhance stability. “Increase intensity by closing your eyes, then moving your head left to right during single-leg lift variations,” recommends personal trainer Scott Elliott, of Del Mar, California.

n Join Group Classes: Consider activities that offer physical and social benefits, such as Pilates. Elliot encourages older adults to try dancing or boxing. “The art of coordinating left foot, right foot not only moves your joints but also exercises the brain. Mind-tomuscle is a necessary component to building strength, awareness and balance.”

n Balance Exercises: Enhance balance with activities like standing on one foot, walking heel-to-toe or standing up without hand support. Atkinson recommends disruption practice during balance exercises. “Have someone gently come up and push a bit on your shoulder, hip or leg. You will have to react and respond just as you would if you were righting a fall. Do it on both sides.”

n Safety First: Exercise in a hazard-free space. If unfamiliar with equipment or exercises, seek guidance. n Set Goals: Stay motivated with achievable targets, whether walking longer distances or mastering new exercises.

David J. Sautter is a certified trainer, fitness-nutrition specialist, and health and fitness writer.

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calendar of events TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Shamanism: Your Spiritual Journey – 6-8pm. The energies of the Earth and our ancestors are gathering with great intensity and urgency to align our spirits and our actions into motion for betterment of our souls and the world around us. This is a 7-week series that meets on Tuesday evenings beginning January 2nd-February 13th in Ormond Beach, FL or via Zoom. $365. JudiWeaver.com.

386-503-4930.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 Pranayama Breathing – 1-1:30pm.

Elevate your pranayama practice and align your chakras in our free class. Explore the power of yoga breathing and improve your well-being. Free. Online Zoom Meeting. SoulDimension.org.

Reiki Sound Bath Meditation – 6pm.

Experience healing reiki energy while being bathed in the soothing sound of crystal sound bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, chimes and tuning forks for a rejuvenating experience. $20. Space Next Door, 126 N. Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach.

Register at TheSpace-CB.com/rent.

LauraScottHealing.com. 321-698-7807.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 Sound Bowl Meditation with Nicole – 10-11am. Experience the soothing vibrations of singing bowls as they guide you into a state of deep relaxation and inner peace. Our Lady of Lourdes, North Halifax Avenue, Daytona Beach. OurLadyOfLourdesDaytona.com. 386-255-0433.

Caregiver Support Group – 11am-12pm.

Connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and find the support you need. Our Lady of Lourdes, North Halifax Avenue, Daytona Beach. OurLady OfLourdesDaytona.com. 386-255-0433.

Online Zoom Class - 3-5:30pm. Starting the New Year off right: Developing your Psychic / Mediumship Skills. $41.

International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge, IFSK.org. 407-247-7823.

Talking Stick Circle – 5pm. This gathering provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with their ancestors’ traditions and create a sense of community. The talking stick is passed around, and whoever holds it speaks without interruption while others listen. Donation. 1112 Sevens St. Cassadaga, Florida.

JudiWeaver.com. 386-228-2880.

MONDAY, JANUARY 8 Alzheimer Association’s Caregiver Support Group - 11am-12pm. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and

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a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. Free. 2 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast. 386-366-6167.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Divorce Healing: Coffee & Conversation - 7-8:30pm. Comfort, healing, and hope for those who have experience the pain of divorce or separation. Our Lady of Lourdes, North Halifax Avenue, Daytona Beach. OurLadyOfLourdesDaytona. com. 386-255-0433.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Pranayama Breathing – 1-1:30pm.

Elevate your pranayama practice and align your chakras in our free class. Explore the power of yoga breathing and improve your well-being. Free. Online Zoom Meeting. SoulDimension.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Soundwalk - 11am-12:30pm. Explore the sounds and rhythms of our urban and natural world. Focused, silent walks can be a key to reducing stress levels, anxiety, distractions, and can improve breath control. Free. 7611 Atlantic Avenue South New Smyrna Beach. LadyEve. ca. 386-427-6975.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Pranayama Breathing – 1-1:30pm Elevate your pranayama practice and align your chakras in our free class. Explore the power of yoga breathing and improve your well-being. Free. Online Zoom Meeting. SoulDimension.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 Balance Workshop - 2-3:30pm. Balance information & Balance Tips. 10 min intro and chair yoga stretch, followed by 45 min presentation by Dr. Meagan L. Kearney. Free. 1000 Live Oak Street , New Smyrna Beach. NurYoga1018.com.

386-846-9255.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Flagler Home and Lifestyle Show - 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Flagler Technical College and Flagler Schools, this showcase of home and lifestyle excellence includes artists, vendors, food and entertainment for kids and adults to enjoy. 5500 E. Hwy. 100, Palm Coast. FlaglerHomeAndLifestyle.com.

386-447-4345.

Body Dialogues - 10am-2pm. Learn Body Dialogue with Janice Rous, a mind/ body practice that synthesizes dance, contemplative movement, and energy work. $65. 214 S. Riverside Drive New Smyrna Beach. AtlanticCenterForTheArts.org. 386-427-6975.

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Online Zoom Class - 10:30am-1pm.

Starting the New Year off right: Developing your Psychic / Mediumship Skills. $41. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge, IFSK.org. 407-247-7823.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 Flagler Home and Lifestyle Show - 10am-4pm. Sponsored by Flagler Technical College and Flagler Schools, this showcase of home and lifestyle excellence includes artists, vendors, food and entertainment for kids and adults to enjoy. 5500 E. Hwy. 100, Palm Coast. FlaglerHomeAndLifestyle.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 Pranayama Breathing – 1-1:30pm.

Elevate your pranayama practice and align your chakras in our free class. Explore the power of yoga breathing and improve your well-being. Free. Online Zoom Meeting. SoulDimension.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Gallery Messages & More - 7-9pm. Join Medium T Brandon Russ for an amazing evening of laughter and personal message insights from your loved ones and guides. $50. 56 North Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach. Ascending-Consciousness. square.site.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 Pranayama Breathing – 1-1:30pm.

Elevate your pranayama practice and align your chakras in our free class. Explore the power of yoga breathing and improve your well-being. Free. Online Zoom Meeting. SoulDimension.org.

Ongoing Events

Daily Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum and Newborn Classes – 6-7pm. Classes are held virtually online lead by our top instructors utilizing state of the art visual aids and activities to keep it fun and engaging while presenting the latest evidence-based material on each topic. $35 per class. Childbirth-Classes.com.

Energize Yoga - 7-7:30am. Daily Monday through Thursday. Designed for the busy human. $42 for six classes. Online Zoom meeting. NurYoga1018.com. 386846-9255.

Monthly Rainbow Tuesday – Save 20% off regular price 1st Tuesday every month. 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002. DebbiesHealthFoods.com.

Gongs and Sound Healing – 6:30-7:30pm.

4th Wed. Take in the vibrational healing sounds of gongs and alchemy crystal bowls. Relaxing and letting go while lying down or sitting. Also if you choose you can have vibrational bowls placed on your body and gently tapped plus experience of tunning forks and crystals to help clear and rejuvenate you. $15-$20.

Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 North Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach. SundariYogaStudio. com. 321-591-4457.

Sundays Farmers Market and More – 9am-5pm.

Shop rain or shine for farm fresh produce, plants, trees flowers, herbs and spices, gourmet coffee and teas, honey, jams, salsas and more. Daytona Flea Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Sunday Adult Lyceum – 9:30-10:15am. Anyone having the desire to learn more about the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism may wish to attend Adult Lyceum held in the Colby Memorial Temple on Stevens Street. A different teacher each week will provide an instructive format in which one may learn the truths of Spiritualism and other related subjects.

1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.

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people as possible in this thirty-minute Service. 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Yoga Therapy Certification Program – 6pm. 1st SunFriSat. Course meets monthly: Friday (6-9pm), Saturday & Sunday (11am-7pm) in a Zoom online format.

IAYT Accredited Clinical Yoga Therapy Certification Program expands professional development for certif ied yoga teachers and prepares them to use yoga therapy to increase health and well-being. aumhomeshala.org/trainings/clinical-yoga-therapy-certification.

Mondays Monday Madness – 8am-6pm. 1st Mon. Save 25% on supplements and food items.

Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach. 386-402-7825.

Tuesdays Rainbow Tuesday – First Tuesday of the month. Save 20% on regular priced items at Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd. in Orange City and 3850 S. Nova Rd. in Port Orange.

Live & Give Dynamic Hatha Charity Yoga – 10-11am. 100% of donations go to a different charity monthly. Hatha yoga, no reservation required. Cost is a donation amount of your choice. Harness Up Fitness, 1868 Rockledge Blvd. 321-626-7494.

MLD Tuesdays – 9am-4pm. Karen Hedley, LMT, Reiki Master, is offering Manual Lymphatic Drainage. MLD addresses post-op swelling, pain, scar tissue formation, migraines, and chronic fatigue.

Certif ied Advanced MLD f rom ACOLS. $100 for 75 minute session. Brevard Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, 1978 US 1, #107, Rockledge. KarenHedley.com.

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Lightworker Community Sunday Circle – 10-11am. An hour of Universal Inspiration, Higher Consciousness, Meditation, Healing & Devotional Chants. Facilitated by Cheri Hart, speaker Bruce Orion, music: Karen Hedley, meditation: Maria Banas.

(Second Sunday of every month) . Donation. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic. AquarianDreams.com/ special-events. 321-729-9495.

Beginner Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Flow at a slow pace and explore the foundation of yoga postures with a focus on alignment, safety and modif ications to a moving soundtrack of music. Straps, blocks and bolsters provided. Drop ins $16, class cards, packages and new student special available . Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. KulaYoga MerrittIsland.com. 321-978-5116.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Sunday Church Service – 10:30am. Services are held in the Colby Memorial Temple on Stevens Street. Sunday Morning church service consists of hymns, a guided meditation healing, a lecture by a different speaker each week, a musical interlude and messages. Everyone is welcome to attend all our services. 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Nicotine Anonymous – 6-7pm. 12-Step Support Group. Free. Cafeteria: (Annex Conference Room), AdventHealth Hospital Daytona Beach (Main Entrance).

301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach. Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Senior Discount Days – Noon-6pm.

Seniors save 10% off all regularly priced items. Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Sunday Message Service – 12:30-1:30pm. A message service where mediums and students demonstrate the continuity of life in a public setting. This message service is open to the public. Several certified and student mediums work together to bring short messages from spirit to as many

Wednesdays Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Wednesday Message Service – 7pm. This service is held at Colby Memorial Temple, Healing Service is from 7pm to 7:20pm, Message Service begins at 7:20 pm and is a demonstration of Spirit Messages. Greetings from Spirit are delivered from Mediums and Student Mediums to as many people as possible during the 90-minute service. $5.00 donation. 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Cassadaga.org.

Thursdays Ormond Beach Farmers Market – 8am1pm. Fresh produce, local honey, f ine crafts and yummy treats. City Hall Plaza, 22 S. Beach St. Ormond Beach.

Senior Discount Day – 9am-7pm. Seniors save 10% off all regularly priced items. Two locations: Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002.

Christina Phipps Foundation Yoga – 9:15-10:45am. Kim is teaching a live CPF Oncology Yoga in Daytona Beach at Advent Health. Free. AdventHealth Daytona Beach, 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Daytona Beach. ChristinaPhippsFoundation. com. To sign up call 386-679-1496.

Animal Flow – 11am-12:15pm. Animal Flow is an innovative f itness program that combines quadrupedal and ground based movements incorporating elements f rom various movements practices. Animal Flow is a fun, challenging workout that emphasizes multi- planar, fluid movement and can be used as a standalone workout or can be integrated into existing fitness routines. Drop ins $8.

Kula Yoga, 230 E. Merritt Island Cswy, Ste 102, Merritt Island. KulaYogaMerrittIsland. com. 321-978-5116.

Canal Street Nights – 5-8:30pm. Third Thursday of event month fun filled evening with expanded streetside dining, vendors, kid’s zone and specialty food vendors.

Fridays Yoga at Sundari – 9-10:15am. Join Pam as she weaves a varied sequence of breath work, tapping, stretches, standing shapes, short flows and many stress alleviating techniques. Prepare to be lightheartedly guided using breath, alignment and anatomy. If you have a request, she will add it to the day’s practice. $10 drop-in; $85 10-class pass.. Sundari Yoga Studio, 46 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach. Sundari YogaStudio.com. 321-591-4457.

Chair Yoga - 9:15-10:30am. Accessible and available for everyone, all ages, beginner or advanced. Donation. 1000 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach. NurYoga1018. com. 386-846-9255.

Farmers Market and More – 9am-5pm.

Shop rain or shine for farm fresh produce, plants, trees flowers, herbs and spices, gourmet coffee and teas, honey, jams, salsas and more. Daytona Flea Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Bch. First Friday Garden Walk – 10-11am. Join a ranger for a garden walk and learn the history of Washing Oaks while exploring the formal gardens. Washington Oaks, Palm Coast.

Saturdays Original Strength Training at Natural Concepts – 9:15-10:15am. Natural Concepts Revisited is a retail store dedicated to

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Tai Chi Class with Laurie Gomon-Ring at Natural Concepts – 10:45am-noon.

Natural Concepts Revisited is a retail store dedicated to health, wellness and sustainable practices. 142 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Classic Car Cruise-In – 9am-1pm. 1st Sat. The market welcomes more than 300 classic and collector cars. Enjoy the music of DJ Frank in the west parking lot during the Cruise-In. It’s free to show your car and free to browse rows of classic automobiles. Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd. 386-253-3330.

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Flagler Beach Farmers Market – 9am1pm. Featuring prepared foods, produce, handmade products, local art and more.

Wickline Park, Flagler Beach.

Art & Artisan Stroll on Canal Street – 9am-3pm. First Saturday of the month.

Historic Canal St. in New Smyrna Beach.

Farmers Market and More – 9am-5pm.

Shop rain or shine for farm fresh produce, plants, trees flowers, herbs and spices gourmet coffee and teas, honey, jams, salsas and more. Daytona Flea Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach.

Vegan Potluck at Natural Concepts Revisited – 3-5pm. Natural Concepts Revisited—a retail store dedicated to health, wellness and sustainable practices in Daytona Beach—invites the community to a Raw/Vegan Potluck. Every 4th Saturday of the month. Natural Concepts Revisited, 142 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach. 386-341-5068.

Gallery Walk – 4-7pm. First Saturday of every month. Stroll down Canal, Douglas and Magnolia and enjoy the beautiful galleries and amazing art community in New Smyrna Beach.

Canal Street Classic Cruise Car Show – 5-8pm. Every month on the second Saturday. This event has been around for 26 years. Stroll beautiful Canal Street while viewing cars of all years, makes and models. A new beginning for the tradition with the active participation of the Canal Street Merchants Association and the City of New Smyrna Beach. Music by DJ Frank.

Historic Canal St. in New Smyrna Beach.

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ACUPUNCTURE & PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

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They have practiced acupuncture and Chinese medicine for a combined 45+ years. See ad on page 19.

EAST COAST ACUPUNCTURE

Lisa Sweeters, Acupuncture Physician 99 Old Kings Road South #4, Palm Coast 386-302-5363 EastCoastAcupunctureFL.com Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, additional TCM studies in Guang Zhou, China.

Individualized holistic care for fertility issues including IVF, chronic & accute pain, digestive issues, anxiety, insomnia, prostatitis, sports injuries.

Celluma Low-Level Light Therapy for arthritis, muscle & joint pain, acne, skin tone, edema. In-network provider for VA patients. See ad on page 21.

LORENZO PHAN, DOM, AP

725 W Granada Blvd, Ste. 15, Ormond Beach 386-615-1203

Dr. Phan has great success in promoting fertility with acupuncture and herbal supplements. Non-surgical modalities for natural pain relief include acupuncture, trigger-point therapy, Chinese herbal remedies, cupping, neuromuscular therapy and cold laser for neck injuries, chronic lower back pain, sciatica, hip/ knee arthritis and migraines and more.

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Chiropractic BE WELL CHIROPRACTIC

515 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach 386-402-8997 • BeWellNSB.com Drs. Wendy and Christian Edwards are dedicated to providing holistic patien-centered care. In addition to chiropractic, they offer Class IV laserm Frequency Specific Micro-current, functional medicine, pregnancy care and pediatrics. Through specific testing they locate imbalances and recommend natural natural approaches. See ad on page 19.

Coaching & Hypnosis KEYBI HYPNOSIS

Mikki Milligan 415 Dunlawton Ave, Ste 107, Port Orange 386-267-2122 KeybiCoach.com Mikki is a Consulting Hypnotist and Certified Professional Coach, who guides people towards living the best version of themselves. Her empathic abilities allow her to connect with people's thoughts and emotions, and understand others on a deeper level. Her authentic approach has helped others cultivate a conscious mindset and find direction, comfort and self-healing. Use discount code: BESTME20 to receive 20% off. See ad page 9.

Colon Hydrotherapy BEACHSIDE COLONICS

Herbs/Teas/Oils SPICE OF LIFE HERBS

Structural Integration & Rolfing

Lidia Nash 18 Bovard Ave, Ste A, Ormond Beach 386-760-0035 (Call or text)

214 Beresford Ave, DeLand 386-734-0035 SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net

Gentle rinsing of the colon removes toxic waste that can contribute to pain, inflammation and disease.

Relaxing and effective. Lidia also offers ionic foot cleanse, infrared detox wraps and healthy food preparation classes. MA46199.

Visit us Wednesdays-Saturdays, Noon-5pm., or shop onine Herbs by the ounce. teas, infusers, specialty collector teapots, and more. Essential oils and diffusers for home and auto, aromatherapy books and jewelry, soy candles in many sizes and scents. Visit and like SunSpirits Tea Room on Facebook. Serving wine, beer, tea and coffee.

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Melina Stroumpis, Certified Emotion Code & Body Code Practitioner 386-319-5577, Volusia/Flagler TheDivineIsWithin.com

The Body Code taps into the body's inner knowing to release imbalances contributing to mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual issues. Effective for anxiety, PTSD, sleep issues, chronic pain, atigue, and much more. Donation-based sessions.

Pay what you can. Suggested $40-$90.

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LOVE WHOLE FOODS CAFÉ & MARKET

• 275 Williamson Blvd, Ormond Beach 386-677-5236 • 1633 Taylor Rd, Port Orange 386-767-6543 LoveWholeFoods.com Open Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am6pm and Sunday, 11am5pm with friendly, knowledgeable staff.

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NATURE’S GARDEN NATURAL HEALTH FOODS

2405 Enterprise Rd, Orange City 386-774-1222

Open Monday-Friday, 10am–6pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Quality vitamins, minerals, herbs, body building and dietary supplements, personal care, children and pet products, essential oils, books and mail-order available. 20% discounts every day.

Trance Channel Medium Licensed Master Metaphysician Ormond Beach, Florida Rev.Judi.Weaver@gmail.com 386-503-4930 JudiWeaver.com Are you seeking? Guidance, channeled messages and Divine love healing from your Angels and Guides for wisdom and personal insight for peace, balance and purpose within your body, mind, and spirit.

LAUREE MORETTO

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Knowledge is power: Know your risk factors to make corrections and avoid developing pathology. Call for location convenient for you.

Spiritual Centers

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CASSADAGA SPIRITUALIST CAMP & BOOKSTORE

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1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga 386-228-2880 Cassadaga.org

Established in 1894, our community has Mediums, Healers, Classes, Workshops, Tours and Events year-round. Seekers are welcome and self-exploration is encouraged. Check out our large Spiritual Book & Gift store.

More info on website. See ad on page 23.

208 Booth Rd, Suite D, Ormond Beach 386-846-9255 NurYoga1018.com Yoga therapy eases the mind and body through breath, movement and meditation. Personal yoga therapy sessions available in office or online. Nur Health provides six, live, online yoga classes to keep you motivated and moving during the week. Check out the 30-minute, 7am live classes. Meet me at our Community Chair Class, free, donation only, in New Smyrna Beach Gym. Become at member and let's meet up at our Chair Recovery Yoga Class or Yoga Mat Class in Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach. Become a member and access the online classes and live classes, yoga how-to-tips, events, and videos.

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