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Natural Awakenings - Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com
H E A L T H Y L I V I N G H E A L T H Y feel good • live simply • laugh more Taking Back Our Food Supply P L A N E T FREE How Local Action Can Reverse Corporate Control Veggie Nation Revolution Plant-Based Diets are Patriotic Adventures In Nature Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks Food Gleaning Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry July 2015 | Volusia / Flagler Edition | VOFLNatural.com 2 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Bachelor’s Degree ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Naturopathy Ayurvedic Medicine Antioxidants Introduction to Chiropractic “The instructors at EU were key to my continued success and inspiration. 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FOR HOME DELIVERY Send $25 (for 12 issues) to Natural Awakenings to the above address. nce there was a land where the rivers and streams ran clean, the trees were green and the air was fresh. Will this be the opening of a story for future generations? Pope Francis recently sent out his controversial request that we participate in a discussion on how to serve each other in our common home, the planet, so that human life can flourish. Until our environment is no longer pillaged to the point that our fellow humans cannot have clean water to drink, we need to continue to seek ways of living that support natural healing and a sustainable environment. While visiting with family in Texas last month, I was blatantly reminded of the intense air pollution created by oil refineries as I drove from southwest Louisiana into southeast Texas. The sad fact is that without those refineries many of us could not provide for our families. In fact, I wouldn’t have been able to drive to visit with my family. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our country stepped forward to develop cleaner alternatives that also provide jobs for those who depend on the oil industry? And to make these options budget-friendly for everyone—not just those who can afford to pay higher fees for alternative energy and cleaner food sources. Making clean energy, clean water, and natural food sources available to all, regardless of income level, should be of the utmost importance. On the local level we can help promote events that support healthier living. I had the opportunity to participate in two recent events and thought these pictures would be fun to share. At a conference in Orlando I had the pleasure of meeting Nelson Campbell, the producer of the documentary, PlantPure Nation, which will debut this July 4th [page 26]. His wife, Kim Nelson, also published a cookbook for those looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet and we’ve included several of her recipes in this issue. Closer to home, Natural Awakenings was a proud sponsor of CycleBlast in DeLand. Tremendous work and effort went into this event to encourage families to include safe bicycling for exercise and health into their regular routine. From the thought-provoking stand of Pope Francis, to radical documentaries and local cyclists; we all have a part to play in making this a healthier world where basic freedoms to breath clean air, drink pure water, eat life-sustaining foods, and practice safe exercise are protected by all of us, the stewards of our common home: Mother Earth. Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soy-based ink. 6 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com newsbriefs Tao Miracle Healing™Courses Tao Miracle Healing with Master Allan Chuck and Worldwide Representative Master Allan Chuck ReturnsDivine toChannel ofCentral Dr. and Master ZhiFlorida Gang Sha M aster Allan Chuck, one of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha’s top Divine Channels and Worldwide Representatives, returns to Florida in July. After a two-year assignment in India, where he opened and directed Master Sha’s 7th Soul Healing Center, Allan resumes touring the world to deliver life-transforming healing, teachings and guidance. Known as a profound and engaging teacher and a powerful healer, Master Allan is also a pure Divine Soul Communicator who offers illuminating soul readings to guide you in any aspect of your life. He will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Ormond Beach from 6 to 9 p.m. July 15 for a Free Tao Soul Healing Miracles Evening. will offer Tao Miracle HealingHe is helping peopletwo around theOrlando world create their July own Tao more Free Tao Soul Healing Miracles Evenings in the area: 16Healing from 6 Miracles. Many are experiencing relief to 9 p.m. at the Winter Park Community Center and July 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. atfrom the chronic pain, boosts to energy and stamina, Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center. increased mobility and agility, balanced improved memory, These events are followed by a special weekendemotions, event being held Julyincreased 18 and intelligence andfor much more. and 19 at the Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center. The Tao Retreat Healing YouTube.com/ZhiGangSha to see hundreds Transformation of Every Aspect of Life: Living the Visit Oneness of the Source will be of personal Tao Miracles Healing. held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The cost for attendance is $95 and includes a guest. CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION 407-234-2514 Since 2005 we have provided Central Florida with caring, professional landscape services. Free up your weekends and let us take care of your yard. Serving Volusia, Seminole and Orange Counties Licensed, Certified and Insured DESIGN * INSTALL * MANAGE * LAWN MAINTENANCE * SEASONAL CLEANUP & MORE Free Tao Soul Healing Miracle Evening To register, call Eileen at 386-233-8999. Call Pat at 352-425-8157 for more inforWednesday, July 15th, 6pm – 9pm mation and to book a personal consultation. See ad on page 8. Unitarian Universalist Church 56 North Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Free Tao Soul Healing Natural Approaches to Preventing Miracle Evening Thursday, July 16th, 6pm – 9pm andHandling Arthritic Pain Winter Park Community Center J 721 W. New England Ave. oin Dr. Rod Floyd, DC, MSPH, and his interns at Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinic on July 28 at 5:30 p.m. toWinter Park, FL 32789 learn more about natural approaches to treating arthritis.Free Tao Soul Healing Miracle Evening According to the Centers for Disease Control and Friday, PrevenJuly 17th, 6pm – 9pm tion website, arthritis is the nation’s leading causeHyatt of disability. Place Orlando/Convention Center 8741because International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Nearly 19 million adults reported activity limitations Tao Retreat for Healing and of arthritis each year during 2003 to 2005. Work limitations Transformation of Every Aspect attributed to arthritis affect more than 5 percent of the U.S. of Life: Living the Oneness population and almost 30 percent of the people with arthritis. of the Source Sat.-Sun., Each year, arthritis results in 750,000 hospitalizations and 36July 18-19, 10am – 6pm $95 includes one guest pass million outpatient visits. Hyatt Place Orlando/Convention Center Floyd states, “The best approach to prevent and relieve 8741 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 arthritis combines improving the bio-mechanics of the body as well as proper nutrition, weight reduction and reducing stress.” For Event info contact: Registration contact: Eileen 386.233.8999 Location: Palmer College of Chiropractic Outpatient Clinic, 4705 S Clyde Morris Event info contact: Pat 352.425.8157 Blvd, Port Orange, Room 409. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Dr. Rod Floyd at 386-763-2763 or email him at [email protected]. See ad More than an invitation ... a sacred calling! on page 34 and 35. Institute of Soul Healing & Enlightenment™ 888.3396815 • DrSha.com • TV.DrSha.com www.unitycommunitychurch.com natural awakenings July 2015 7 Tao Miracle Healing™Courses newsbriefs Tao Miracle Healing with Master Allan Chuck Divine Channel and Worldwide Representative of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha Tao Miracle Healing is helping people around the world create their own Tao Healing Miracles. Many are experiencing relief from chronic pain, boosts to energy and stamina, increased mobility and agility, balanced emotions, improved memory, increased intelligence and much more. Visit YouTube.com/ZhiGangSha to see hundreds of personal Tao Miracles Healing. Free Tao Soul Healing Miracle Evening Wednesday, July 15th, 6pm – 9pm Unitarian Universalist Church 56 North Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Free Tao Soul Healing Miracle Evening Thursday, July 16th, 6pm – 9pm Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 Free Tao Soul Healing Miracle Evening Friday, July 17th, 6pm – 9pm Hyatt Place Orlando/Convention Center 8741 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 Tao Retreat for Healing and Transformation of Every Aspect of Life: Living the Oneness of the Source Sat.-Sun., July 18-19, 10am – 6pm $95 includes one guest pass Hyatt Place Orlando/Convention Center 8741 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 For Event info contact: Registration contact: Eileen 386.233.8999 Event info contact: Pat 352.425.8157 More than an invitation ... a sacred calling! Institute of Soul Healing & Enlightenment™ 888.3396815 • DrSha.com • TV.DrSha.com Wholistic Health and Community Fair N atural Awakenings has partnered with Wholistic Health Fairs LLC to bring the 16th Wholistic Health and Community Fair to Daytona Beach area from 10 a.m to 4 p.m July 25. “This is such a wonderful opportunity for the community to get a chance to meet many of our wonderful local practitioners and business owners while learning about how to stay healthy,” says Natural Awakenings Publisher, Cheryl Floyd. “Debbie’s Health Foods will be giving away their usual abundance of free samples and Ed Eisler of Eisler Therapeutics will be serving yummy, healthy smoothies. He will also be available to educate attendees on food-based healing.” More healthy samples will be available including cold-pressed juices, vegan desserts. A delicious assortment of goodies will also be available for purchase. There will also be a variety of professionals including chiropractors, skin care experts, nutritionists, acupuncturists, jewelry makers, authors and other natural healers available to answer questions. In addition, Wholistic Health Fairs founder Kathleen Zurenko will announce her soon-to-be released interactive workbook for busy adults titled 52 Ways to Transform Your Life from OKAY to WOW. Cost: Admission and parking are free. Location: Reception Hall at Beville Road Church of Christ, 850 Beville Rd., Daytona Beach. For more information, contact Kathleen Zurenko at 386-248-1868 or via email at [email protected]. See ad on page 39. Hope to Help Foundation T he Hope to Help Foundation (H2H) benefits women in Flagler County diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancers. Their mission is to improve and sustain the health and well-being of cancer patients by providing mentoring and education while partnering their physician’s medical treatment with holistic services. The Hope to Help Foundation was started by Dr. Karen Toppi, a Palm Coast OB/GYN inspired by the brave patients she has met throughout her life as a physician, as well as her own experience with cancer. “I know all too well, a journey to health and well-being requires the balancing of body, mind and soul,” explains Toppi. “Compassionate and informative medical care coupled with holistic techniques that help calm the mind fosters strength and inner peace to improve a woman’s health and well-being as she journeys through a lifealtering diagnosis of cancer.” H2H Learning Institute offers classes and workshops on topics and techniques to improve and sustain the health and well-being of all individuals. A series of bimonthly lectures debuted in April and will continue through the year. For more information visit Hope2HelpFoundation.org. 8 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Summer Discussion Series Introduces New Local History Books T he West Volusia Historical Society’s (WVHS) popular discussion series, Persimmon Hollow Summer Book Bash, returns July 21 and August 18 at 7 p.m. in DeLand. Presented in cooperation with Muse Books in downtown DeLand, the programs are open to anyone interested in the history of Volusia County and Florida. The book featured July 21 will be St. Augustine and the Civil War by Robert Redd, executive director of the Southeast Volusia Historical Society and a graduate of Stetson University’s American Studies program. The book gives readers a detailed look at what life was like when St. Augustine, initially a Confederate stronghold, was occupied by Union forces, primarily as a rest area for battle-weary troops. On August 18, Gerri Bauer, a WVHS member, Stetson graduate and current administrator at Stetson, will discuss the research for her first historical novel, At Home in Persimmon Hollow. She previously transcribed the Parce letters for the Society and is researching a book on early plant life in Volusia. WVHS is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1973 to research and preserve the history of the West Volusia area and to share it widely through innovative educational programming. Programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs, the County of Volusia Cultural Council and the City of DeLand. Cost: free. Location: Conrad Educational and Research Center, 137 West Michigan Ave., DeLand. For more information contact the West Volusia Historical Society at 386-7406813 or [email protected]. natural awakenings July 2015 9 globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all. Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial. Fresh Catch Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise. The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas. By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents. Source: Mother Nature Network 10 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Fracking Fallout Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.” PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock. Source: Tinyurl.com/Wastewater FrackingUse XYLITOL —Advertorial— More Innovative than Antibiotics The Power of Xylitol Xylitol’s effectiveness in oral health and usage as a sweetener is well-known. New research also shows its usefulness in upper respiratory health. However, people may not know the reason why it is so effective. Xylitol has a unique ability to interfere with bacterial adhesion. Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes. Professionals advise people to regularly wash their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap. Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together. This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacterial “city.” If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers. What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications? Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPin this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.” One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so Go to xlear.com and look up the patented Xlear Nasal Spray. Relating this back to bacteria, if we use antibiotics, we are sending in soldiers to between antibiotics and the microorganisms, with both attempting to get stronger. But if we alter the environment in our nasal and sinus passages so that bacteria cannot adhere to the cell surface, and thus thrive, we win the battle. natural awakenings July 2015 11 healthbriefs Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel C arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists. Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil— can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers. The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night. After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function. Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death N ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people. The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65. The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.” Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk P eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend. Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life. The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any. All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years. The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity. Stress Ramps Up Inflammation R esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews. Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images. While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts. CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola. 12 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com NO WORRIES: CATS ecotip NATURALLY EAT LESS IN SUMMER Soil Savers study from the Uni- A versity of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science has found that cats naturally eat less during the summer, indicating that owners can take such appetite swings in stride. The researchers studied 38 cats for four years. Their collars were implanted with a microchip that recorded the amount as they ate as much as they wanted from a dispenser. The team found that cats ate an average of 15 percent less in hot weather. Their eating decreased from June through August and increased from October to February. Eating levels were intermediate in the spring and fall. Study author Dr. Alex German observed, “Cats are more inclined to comfort eat when it’s cold outside, likely to be due to the extra energy they need to keep warm when out and about.” MINDFULNESS MEDITATION LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE R esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure among African-Americans. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods. Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients. The Need to Protect Precious Native Topsoils American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official state designations, including New York’s Honeoye, South Carolina’s Lynchburg, Alabama’s Bama, Iowa’s Tama and California’s San Joaquin. All these different types of earth are threatened by widespread use of pesticides, topsoil degradation and other factors that severely hamper their integrity. The U.N. General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils, saluting its many roles, including storing and filtering water, providing resilience to drought, participating in the carbon cycle and being the foundation for agriculture. According to The Land Institute, the loss of topsoil is the greatest threat to our food supply. Planting perennial crops, agroforestry, intercropping and other agro-ecological practices can help conserve soils, preventing erosion and protecting water. According to GreenLiving.com, these sustainable practices can help prevent soil erosion: Reduce impervious surfaces. Driveways, patios and lanais allow precipitation to flow freely over them, gaining momentum in the process, to erode topsoil. Use paving stones rather than a concrete slab to allow water to percolate down into the soil. Plant a rain garden. As a shallow depression in the yard, a rain garden collects precipitation washing over impervious surfaces, preventing soil erosion and facilitating growth of wetland plants. Use a rain barrel. Placing a barrel underneath a downspout will collect and store water that runs off roofs, making it available for watering plants even when rain is sporadic. It supports both water and soil conservation efforts. Consider innovative products. Fiber mulch mats—small, biodegradable particles of wood, straw, coconut and other natural plant materials interlocked with mulch—blend with soil to keep moisture in the topsoil by acting as a top coating. (Review representative manufacturers’ products at LandscapePlanet.com and ErosionPollution.com.) Find the official soil for each state at Tinyurl.com/NativeStateSoils. natural awakenings July 2015 13 communityspotlightonart ArtHaus Foundation in Port Orange by Heather L. Pastor A rtHaus Foundation’s unique name is only the beginning of this Port Orange art center’s creative story. ArtHaus Foundation was named in honor of an influential art school called Bauhaus that existed in Germany between the World Wars. It was at Bauhaus that the idea of uniting technology with fine art elements was birthed into what we know as the modern art movement. Fast forward to the early nineties when Tim Ludwig, head of the art department at Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, began brainstorming a student art gallery with his teaching partners which included Arthaus Foundation’s current executive director, Laurie Gomon Ring. “When a young artist sees their artwork featured in an exhibit in a professional gallery setting, they realize their creative efforts are valuable and worthy of the time, effort and sometimes struggle that goes into creating art,” says Ring. With the help of the City of Port Orange, the sherbet colored building on U.S. Route 1 became that gallery space in 2000. This unassuming little house with terrazzo floors offers a large area for the display of student work. Arthaus Foundation hosts approximately 10 public art exhibits each year. The exhibits, which include a reception, feature two and three dimensional artwork in every medium imaginable is created by children from kindergarten age to graduating and advanced placement level students. The Volusia county art teachers are also invited to participate in shows during the year. While the exhibit space occupies a large portion of the overall footprint, there’s also classroom space devoted to the Dorothy Johnson Center for Arts Education and a small reference library filled with art related books and materials. Instructors at ArtHaus find inspiration in the library for the classes held after school and on Saturdays for kids of all ages. Their Summer Art Camp is also very popular. This year’s theme is “From Sea to Shining Sea” and runs weekly through the end of July. The work created in the camp program will be showcased in its own exhibit beginning on August 6. ArtHaus Foundation is dependent on grant writing and fundraising activities to ensure they are able to continue their mission of “instilling the spirit of creativity and self-expression in our youth and community.” Every spring the Fun & Funky Dinner is held to honor someone who has been supportive of the arts in our community. The Street Painting Festival happens each fall during Port Orange Family Days. These events have both been successful in raising money for children’s art and outreach programs. Offering ArtLink classes at the local area Boys & Girls Clubs and ArtsPace workshops at the Pace Center for teen girls are just two examples of the impact ArtHaus makes on the youth in our community. With our support, ArtHaus will be able to continue this work for generations to come. Location: 3840 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. For more information, call 386-767-0076 or visit Arthaus.org. 14 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Let Your Food Be Your Medicine by Dr. Margo King H ippocrates was a Greek physician who lived from 460 to 370 BC. He believed that food was put here to be our medicine and was a huge proponent of what is referred to as “lifestyle medicine.” He also advocated exercise and lifestyle changes to promote health. Diet, exercise and lifestyle changes are what holistic practitioners today advise for a healthy life. Before modern medicine was established, plants and foods were used to treat ailments. Folk medicine is still practiced today in many remote areas of the world. The foods of old were grown on fertile soils, not treated with harmful pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers or other harmful chemicals. Plants were organically grown and harvested with great care and consideration of the timing of the seasons. The harvest was picked when it was ripe and ready to eat. The vitamins and minerals were dense and intact; the enzymes were active and the beneficial soil probiotics were present. Nowadays, many of the crops are not allowed to ripen on the vine because they must be picked and shipped all over the world. In addition, vast arrays of deadly chemicals are used on the food crops. Does this make sense? Food growing is one of the most important jobs on this planet and we must find a way to ensure everyone has access to clean, health-promoting foods. Natural healing has been the original medicine of all cultures on earth since the beginning of time. Surviving the ages is the inherited wisdom of our ancestors. All that we could possibly need to make and keep us healthy has already been provided for us in the natural world without need of man’s intervention. In times of old, herbal healing was crucial to our health and survival. This knowledge and skill was passed down from generation to generation and held in the highest regard and respect. There was no greater “occupation” than that of a healer. Health begins with our food. As society has grown and evolved, we have strayed away from the natural world and moved toward a synthetic, manmade, chemically-driven way of life. We have forgotten the tremendous collective knowledge of our ancestors in favor of an attitude that we are “defective” and in need of chemical intervention in order to be healthy. However, we were created with amazing bodies and the ability to heal when given the proper support. It’s time to take a closer look at ways that utilize the healing gifts we have been provided by Mother Nature. We are at a crucial time right now to make wise and healthy choices for our health and for the health of our future generations Margo King, Ph.D., MS, has over 20 years of experience in the holistic health field. She is available for oneon-one consultations by appointment at both the Orange City and Port Orange Debbie’s Health Foods locations. For more information visit DebbiesHealth Foods.com. www.yogabala.com natural awakenings July 2015 15 Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn T o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dieti16 Volusia / Flagler tian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem. Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined VOFLNatural.com about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.” Local Food Strengthens Communities In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community. While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.” Growing Vegetables and Democracy After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. “We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.” natural awakenings July 2015 17 Food Independence Resources Bioscience Research Project BioscienceResource.org Kitchen Gardeners International kgi.org Corporate Accountability International StopCorporateAbuse.org National Family Farm Coalition nffc.net Fair Food Network FairFoodNetwork.org National Farm to School Network FarmToSchool.org Food Co-op Initiative FoodCoopInitiative.coop Oxfam America “Behind the Brands” BehindTheBrands.org/en-us Food First FoodFirst.org The Seed Library Social Network SeedLibraries.org Food & Water Watch FoodAndWaterWatch.org Food Policy Councils MarkWinne.com/resource-materials Seed Savers Exchange SeedSavers.org Food Sleuth Radio KOPN.org Table of the Earth EatLocalSimpleSteps.com Food Voices: Stories from the People Who Feed Us FoodVoices.org Union of Concerned Scientists ucsusa.org National Count of Farmers’ Market Directory Listings Nationwide tracking of farmers’ markets that listed fewer than 1,800 in 1994 now numbers nearly 8,300 20 years later. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture 18 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!” Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating. ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, Sowing the Seeds of Victory faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency. Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food [email protected]). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com. natural awakenings July 2015 19 greenliving Everyone Benefits FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry by Avery Mack A mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point 20 Volusia / Flagler to reverse this trend is with farmers. “Farming’s a high-risk business. Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.” VOFLNatural.com “Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell. “The negative consequences become a community burden.” Countering the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties. California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-ofreach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit. The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food. While most of the More than 50 million before they replant. We nonprofit’s yield is dispick anything edible— Americans, including kale, lettuce, tomatoes, tributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters 17 million children, cantaloupe and lots and soup kitchens, of sweet potatoes.” experience hunger or In a single harvested many can’t store perishables. Working with field, volunteers have the risk of hunger churches, schools and gleaned seven tons of every day. community centers, the sweet potatoes. organization’s mobile The society’s gleaning units deliver fresh food and feeding ministry TheHungerSite. directly to recipients, has regional offices in GreaterGood.com often the same day it is Alabama, Arkansas, donated. Each unit can Florida, Georgia, Miscarry food for 100 to 200 families. This sissippi, North Carolina, South Carolocal Feeding America outreach group lina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional serves an estimated 492,000 people areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, each year. Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see The Society of St. Andrew often EndHunger.org). rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes Jason Brown, a former St. Louis not well-shaped for chips, oversized Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe million contract, traded his cleats for a strawberries and apples that aren’t pictractor. Now in Louisburg, North Caroture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit lina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and and people get fresh food,” says Bruce plans to donate the first fruits of every Oland, the Triangle Area coordinaharvest to food pantries. He learned tor in North Carolina. “Farmers let us about farming from YouTube videos, know when they’ll harvest a crop and computer searches and other farmers. we have a few days to glean what’s left The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it all away. With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time. It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry. Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow ForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals. Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check with others nearby. Get the kids involved. Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or repackage produce one day a month. If a local food pantry can’t accept perishables, leverage social media to spread the word about which day free food will be available at a church or school. Everyone can help. No one should go to bed hungry. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at [email protected]. natural awakenings July 2015 21 ation Month, first designated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july. healthykids What to Do ADVENTURES IN NATURE Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks by Harriet Shugarman H ere’s how to entertain the kids, keep them healthy and get them outdoors this summer. Where to Go Traveling to iconic natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon isn’t the only awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Brian Ettling, a seasonal ranger at Crater Lake National Park, in Oregon, likes to 22 Volusia / Flagler remind park visitors, “Find your own sacred place and keep going there; it could be a wooded area by your house or a county, state or local park.” Visits to in-state parks are easy to fit into a family’s summer plans and can generate lifelong treasured family traditions. Participating in programs or other exploratory adventures stimulate creative and critical thinking, challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons. July is America’s Parks and Recre- VOFLNatural.com Biologist Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern-day environmental movement, wrote, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” In this addictive digital age, it can sometimes be challenging to find exciting ways to help children connect with nature. Jessica Culverhouse, NRPA senior manager and a volunteer master naturalist, offers ways to channel digital habits. “Free apps like the electronic field guide Leafsnap and mobile games like Agents of Nature can be great tools to engage kids with the outdoors with their technology still in hand,” she says. Another idea is a simple nature scavenger hunt using a smartphone camera. If weekend camping is of interest, in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-americancampout.aspx). This summer-long celebration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park. Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Parks maintained by a range of entities are jewels to be discovered, cherished and preserved. Basin State Park, only 20 miles from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer. Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.” National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-near-you). Families learn more about native birds and Audubon hiking trails, and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate. Audubon.org). Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Harriet Shugarman, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, chairs local and regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. Connect at ClimateMama.com. inspiration Songs of Freedom We All Long for Liberty by Enrique Smeke T he yearning for freedom is like a seed that dwells deep in our hearts—freedom from scarcity, from conflicting relationships, from addictions, from health issues. This yearning for freedom binds the centuries. In the Americas, this clamor can be heard in the words of the national anthems of many countries. The Colombian national anthem mentions the “invisible light of sublime freedom.” The Uruguayan anthem says, “Freedom, that clamor that saved our country.” The Mexican anthem asks that “the echoes resound with voices of unity and freedom.” The Argentine anthem exclaims, “Listen, mortals, to the sacred cry: Freedom,” and the American anthem reminds us that this is “the land of the free.” Mary Baker Eddy proclaims in her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “Citizens of the world, accept the ‘glorious liberty of the children of God,’ and be free!” Let the seed in your heart sprout. Water it with gratitude. Accept the liberty to be free as your God-given nature. Yearn to see each other as God’s child, to feel God’s ever-present love and to grow freer and freer from all limitations—and watch as the seed’s tender shoots manifest themselves in improved health, progress and joy in families, friends and the world. Let freedom always be included in your anthem song. From a free podcast series titled Your Daily Lift. Songs of Freedom is by international speaker Enrique Smeke, a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing from Newburyport, MA, and Miami, FL, raised in Argentina. Used with permission of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston (ChristianScience.com/dailylift). natural awakenings July 2015 23 naturalpet PURR-FECT PET SITTERS Make Sure Your Pet Enjoys Your Vacation, Too by Sandra Murphy V acations bring rest and less stress, a change of pace and for some, a break from caring for the family pet, made possible by a growing number of professional pet sitters. “I have more peace of mind with a pet sitter rather than a friend. Even if they’ve already had a long day, sitters still properly take care of the pets,” says Christina Pierce, a federal examiner of financial institutions for consumer protection in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Many professional pet sitters are trained to respond to potential health and other issues. Especially with small animals, early recognition of a problem is key.” Pierce used to have chinchillas, and now has a cat she rescued and relocated from Dallas, Texas, plus two adopted former foster rabbits. “A sitter may be excellent, but not know your breed,” advises Rae Bailey, a retiree in Georgetown, Texas, who regularly uses sitters for her Scottie when she travels. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” She notes that dogs are particularly good judges of character, so if one doesn’t like the sitter, simply try another. Pet sitting services use a contract to outline rates, what the sitter will do, the number and duration of daily visits, start and end dates and how the house key is returned when the job is complete. Regular clients may have the sitter keep the key handy. 24 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Pet Sitters International provides a localized directory and good questions to ask at PetSit.com/locate. Professional sitters are bonded, insured and background-checked, have experience with a variety of species and breeds, are fairly flexible and love animals. A pre-visit will introduce pets and sitter to each other and address any relationship concerns and individual needs, such as medications. “I had a diabetic Westie, a big consideration,” says Diane Meadows, a retired paralegal in San Antonio, Texas. “It was huge for me to hand over the keys and my trust, but our sitter was dependable and knowledgeable.” During one visit, her sitter also alerted Meadows to a possible propane gas leak. At the outset, have the sitter meet all the family pets to ensure mutual comfort. Show the sitter where the leash, toys, treats, food and water dishes are kept, supplies for cleanups, the family vet’s location, hours, office and emergency phone numbers and instructions for any security alarm system. Codes can be personalized and deactivated when no longer needed. Sometimes clients request extra services such as collecting the mail and newspapers, watering indoor plants and leaving lights on. Both young and older dogs need three visits a day to avoid household accidents. Cats are usually fine with one. “Cats like to be pampered. A friendly sitter provides the care she’s used to, in familiar surroundings,” says Anne Moss, whose educational website TheCatSite. com originates near Tel Aviv, Israel. “Kitty’s more relaxed and receives a higher level of care than at a boarding facility,” she notes. A pet sitting service offers the added benefit of backups in case the assigned sitter is sick or delayed. In Huntley, Illinois, Diane Muchow, an adjunct instructor at Computer Systems Institute, explains why she prefers a pet sitting service for her black Labrador mix. “Our first sitter was a one-woman business. One day, she forgot to crate the dogs when she left, and we came home to find the evidence of an accident on our new carpet throughout the house,” Muchow says. “We switched to a professional service.” She sees the primary advantage of professional help as dependability and flexibility. “The service has a website to order the shifts we need, which are confirmed by email,” she Birds, fish, ferrets and reptiles are species requiring special habitats that dictate a home stay. notes. “It’s handy when my husband travels and I work.” A kennel isn’t for all dogs, says Scott Mell, an area manager for JoAnn Fabrics in Affton, Missouri. He recalls his Bernese mountain dog’s first and only trip to the local kennel. Upon arrival, she climbed on top of the car rather than go inside. “She was adamant,” he says. “I hired a sitter the next day. She loved her sitter’s visits.” Whether pets need special attention, daily walks, a midday backyard break or multiple visits while the family vacations, a pet sitter can provide excellent care. Many owners like to receive daily text message updates and may even e-retrieve bonus selfies of their happy pets from home. Connect with writer Sandra Murphy at [email protected]. Reach Your Target Market Secure this ad spot! Contact us for special one-time ad rates. 386-338-8508 • [email protected] www.OceansEdgeVetClinic.com natural awakenings July 2015 25 Our food choices also affect the way in which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.” VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION by Judith Fertig I n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not 26 Volusia / Flagler only healthier, but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010. Exciting Developments A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. VOFLNatural.com image courtesy of PlantPureNation.com consciouseating New Fourth of July Barbecue A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. PlantPure Nation Recipes BBQ Jackfruit Yields: 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 to 7 hours Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat. The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut. Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces) Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly. Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours. Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit and stir thoroughly. Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours. Kim’s hints: 4 Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content. 4 This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good. 4 Serve the barbecue on a whole-grain bun and top with coleslaw. Creamy Potato Salad Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings. 2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl and feel free to add seasonal vegetables to taste. 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper Blend the vinegar, lime juice, agave, salt, cumin, chili powder and Sriracha in a small bowl. Add more chili powder and Sriracha for a spicier dish. Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks. Refrigerate for an hour and then sprinkle with cilantro before serving. Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender. Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly. Southwestern Bean Salad Yields 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Seasoned for a Southwestern flavor, the beans, corn and avocado make this a satisfying salad everyone will like. 1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and medium diced ½ cup diced medium red onion 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup lime juice 1 Tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Drizzle over the beans and vegetables and toss to coat. Thai Tofu Wraps Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes The tofu filling for these wraps is full of Thai flavors, with the perfect combination of peanuts, lime and cilantro. 1 14-oz block extra-firm tofu ¼ cup natural peanut butter (100 percent peanuts) 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1½ Tbsp lime juice ¼ tsp garlic powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce 1 /3 cup small diced red bell pepper ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 whole-wheat tortilla wraps 2 cups sprouts Drain the tofu and gently press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder and Sriracha. Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly. Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla. Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted whole-wheat bread with fresh basil). natural awakenings July 2015 27 calendarofevents To ensure an up-to-date community calendar, events must be resubmitted each month. Deadline: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. Submit to: VOFLNatural.com or email to [email protected]. Free events for advertisers. Limited space is available for free nonprofit events. Fees for listings: $15 per 25 words. Mark your Calendar Ads $75 per initial 2” block. $25 for each additional inch. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Christmas in July with Amy – 10:30am-2:30pm. Create Christmas cards for someone special on the first four Wednesdays in July. FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. Summer Art Exhibition – 10:30am-4:30pm. Monday-Friday. 10am-2pm. Saturdays. Beaux Art members Art Spirit exhibition through August 25. Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona. 386-671-3462. Headache Seminar – 6pm. Located in Arrow Rehabilitation, 31 Lupi Court, Suite # 140, Palm Coast. 386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com. Oneness Blessing Meditation – 6:30pm. Donations accepted. Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna. Registration: 386-402-8997. THURSDAY, JULY 2 Throwback Thursday – Re-visit a moment from the past and give it a positive, reframe story. FRIDAY, JULY 3 Local/Organic Farmer’s Market – 6-9pm. Every Friday night. Artisan Alley downtown DeLand, near Nest 104 S Artisan Alley. 386-490-6989. SATURDAY, JULY 4 Cassadaga Historic Tour – 3pm. Learn about the historic past of Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. The tour is a great way to gain insight into Spiritualism and to feel the wonderful energy that is Cassadaga. $15/Adult, $7.50/ages 7-12 and Free/ 6 or under. Bookstore 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Tours are reservations 386-228-2880. SUNDAY, JULY 5 Lifetree Café Conversations – 9:30am. Also on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. July topics: Upsizing Life by Downsizing Stuff, Modern Romance, How Does Prayer Work? When He Becomes a She. Refreshments served. Free. Lifetree Café, 142 Fairview Ave, Daytona. 386-451-5223. MONDAY, JULY 6 The Sunrise Today Show – 9:30-10am. Host Brenda O’Donnell joins Kelly LaCombe to discuss how to enjoy a bug free summer with 100% natural mosquito control for your outdoor living space. Show sponsored by Debbie’s Health Foods. Tune in for your health tune-up: WNDB1150AM/93.5FM. Journey through the Chakras – 6:30-8pm. Mondays July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27. Join Lori/ Nimrita Kaur to explore the Chakras with Kundalini yoga and meditation. $10. Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna. Registration: 386-402-8997. TUESDAY, JULY 7 Shop Rainbow Tuesday – 8am-8pm. Save 20% off all regularly priced items throughout the store. Debbie’s Health Foods, 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002 and 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046. DebbiesHealthFoods.com. Italian Cooking School for Kids – 9am-2pm. Also Wednesday, July 8. Beginning cooking class with the author of Simple and Fresh A Tradition of 100 Facebook.com/ NaturalAwakenings VolusiaFlagler Let us know your favorite part of this publication. Of course we know you love receiving help and services from advertisers. Tell us about that and what else? Is it the Calendar? Did an event inspire you, entertain or motivate you? LET US KNOW. 28 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Year Old Recipes. For more information and location call 386-427-1769. SimpleAndFresh.net. Your Health Matters Radio – 9:30-10:00am. Host Dr. Margo King discusses Hair Pollution with health advisor and researcher Gabriel Aviles on WNDB 1150AM/93.5FM. For more listening options, call 386-763-7046 or visit DebbiesHealthFoods.com. Headache Seminar – 6pm. Located in Arrow Rehabilitation, 31 Lupi Court, Suite #140, Palm Coast. 386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Christmas in July with Amy – 10:30am-2:30pm. Don’t you just love it when your mailbox has a greeting card with your name on it? Come to Funky Trunk Treasures the first four Wednesdays in July to make a Christmas card for the special people in your life. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. THURSDAY, JULY 9 Historical Bus Tour – 9:45am. Scenic Historical Bus Tour presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. This two hour tour includes the Ormond Scenic Loop, Fairchild Oak, Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruins, Ormond Indian Burial Mound and historic homes along the way. A knowledgeable tour guide will interpret the 30 sites on the route. $20/ adults, $7/ages 7-12. Information/tickets: 386-6777005. OrmondHistory.org. FRIDAY, JULY 10 Local/Organic Farmer’s Market – 6-9pm. Every Friday night. Nest 104 S Artisan Alley, downtown DeLand. 386-490-6989. SATURDAY, JULY 11 Morning with the Pioneers – 10am. Program of West Volusia Historical Society. DeLand House, 137 W. Michigan Avenue, DeLand. 386-740-6813, 386-734-5904. [email protected]. Vitamin B12 Shots – 10-11:30am. Feel energized, age slower, and improve your brain skills. Administered by Dr. Gina Bushelon. $20. Debbie’s Health Foods, 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. Schedule a time: 386-763-7046. For questions call Dr. Gina Bushelon: 386-562-7319. Arm Balance Workshop – 1-3pm. with instructor Jen Sayers. $30. Yoga Circle and Dance, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. Class limited, pre-registration requested: 386-589-9940. Beginning Zentangle – 1-3pm. Zentangle® is beautiful artwork that anyone can learn to do. Created with pen and pencil the artwork is stunning and relaxing. Leave the class with a finished piece of art ready to frame and supplies to go home and great more artwork. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. Acupuncture and Herbs Mini-seminar – 1pm. Debra (Rusty) Gaffney, Acupuncture Physician, discusses the benefits of acupuncture and herbs for natural health care. Her book: Keys to a Vibrantly Healthy, Long Life will be available for purchase and signing. Book $14.95, Seminar Free. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W Beresford Ave, DeLand. 386734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.com. Florida Orange Groves Wine Tasting – 1:304:30pm. Stop in for a taste of award-winning tropical, citrus and berry wines. Fruit wine can be a healthy choice; fermentation can improve the health markyourcalendar Taking Flight An Arm Balancing Workshop With Jen Sayers Yoga Circle and Dance 605 ½ South Yonge St Ormond Beach Saturday, July 11 • 1-3pm $30 call to register 386-589-9940 benefits of fruit, when the sugars are removed by fermentation, key components become more powerful. Free. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W Beresford Ave, DeLand. 386-734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.com. Vitality Building Meditation – 2-4pm. 2nd Saturdays. Led by Ed Eisler. Daytona International Wellness Center, 211 E International Speedway, Daytona. Ed: 386-214-6465. Painting Animal Medicine Guide: Dolphin – 3:30-5:30pm. This will be the fourth animal in a series that explores the native American way of animal medicine guides. Each animal represents different characteristics, strengths, and powers that can be observed and applied to our lives in positive ways to guide us. We will be using acrylic paints on stretched canvas to create the animal guide. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. SUNDAY, JULY 12 Sea Turtle Conservation – 2pm. New Smyrna Beach Turtle Trackers describe sea turtle species and local conservation efforts. Lyonia Preserve, 2150 Eustace Ave, Deltona. 386-822-5062. Tao Soul Healing Miracles Evening – 6-9pm. Learn healing secrets from a Master. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church, 56 N Halifax Drive, Ormond. Pat: 352-425-8157. Random Act of Kindness – Win by being the giver, they win by receiving your gift of kindness. Outdoor Comfort Class – 7pm. Use fresh and dried herbs, essential oils and other natural materials to make a Cooling Antioxidant Skin Mist, a Sunburn Soothing Lotion and a Bug Repellent Roll-on. $20. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W Beresford Ave, DeLand. 386-734-0035. TUESDAY, JULY 14 THURSDAY, JULY 16 Advanced Italian Cooking School for Kids – 9am-2pm. Also Wednesday, July 15. For returning students, a class with the author of Simple and Fresh: A Tradition of 100 Year Old Recipes. Call for more information and location: 386-427-1769. SimpleAndFresh.net. Tao Soul Healing Miracles Evening – 6-9pm. Learn healing secrets from a Master. Free. Winter Park Community Center, 721 W New England Ave, Winter Park. Pat 352-425-8157. MONDAY, JULY 13 Your Health Matters Radio – 9:30-10am. Hosts Dr. Margo King and Kelly LaCombe talk about the topic: Hope and Autism with guest Kristin Selby Gonzalez from Autism Hope Alliance. WNDB 1150AM/93.5FM. Listening options: 386-763-7046 or DebbiesHealthFoods.com. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Christmas in July – 10:30am-2:30pm. Make a Christmas card for someone special. First four Wednesdays. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. Women’s Health Seminar – 6pm. Presented by Lynn of Viapure Wellness. Located in Arrow Rehabilitation, 31 Lupi Court, Suite # 140, Palm Coast. 386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com. natural awakenings July 2015 29 Woman’s New Moon Celebration – 7pm. Experience sacred ceremony, dance, fire ritual and meditation. Free. Port Orange. For location visit: meetup. com/New-Moon-Celebration-and-Sanctification/. Women’s Health Seminar – 6pm. Learn keys to better health with Lynn of Viapure Wellness. Located in Arrow Rehabilitation, 31 Lupi Court, Suite # 140, Palm Coast. 386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com. FRIDAY, JULY 17 Persimmon Hollow Book Bash – 7pm. Book discussion featuring: St. Augustine and the Civil War by Robert Redd. Free. Conrad Educational and Research Center, 137 West Michigan Ave, DeLand. 386-740-6813. Tao Soul Healing Miracles Evening – 6-9pm. Learn healing secrets from a Master. Free. Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center, 8741 International Dr, Orlando. Pat 352-425-8157. Organic Farmer’s Market – 6-9pm. Every Friday night. Nest 104 S Artisan Alley, downtown DeLand. 386-490-6989. Kirtan with Priscilla and Zetta – 6:30pm Join us for an evening of chanting. $5 Suggested offering. Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna. Registration: 386-402-8997. SATURDAY, JULY 18 Historical Bus Tour – 9:45am. Scenic Historical Bus Tour presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. Tickets/$20 adults, $7/ages 7-12. Information/ tickets: 386-677-7005. OrmondHistory.org. Tao Retreat – 10am-6pm. Also Sunday, July 19. Learn ancient sacred wisdom for Healing and Transformation of every aspect of life: Living the oneness of the Source during this two-day workshop. $95 includes one guest pass. Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center, 8741 International Dr, Orando. Register with Eileen: 386-233-8999. Snowhaven Card – 10:30am-4pm. Learn to cut, stamp and embellish beautiful cards before the Christmas season. Supplies included for making 5 cards each of 3 designs. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. SUNDAY, JULY 19 WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Christmas in July – 10:30am-2:30pm. Make a Christmas card for the special people in your life. First four Wednesdays in July. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. THURSDAY, JULY 23 Create a Zentangle Mandala – 3-5pm. Take time out to relax and access creativity in this class. Incorporate Zentangle® patterns and create a piece of mandala art. This class is great for experienced artist/ creators and for those seeking an easy door to accessing creativity. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. Reiki Circle – 6:30pm. Learn about Reiki and experience the Universal Life Force Energy. Love donations accepted. Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna. 386-402-8997. FRIDAY, JULY 24 Local/Organic Farmer’s Market – 6-9pm. Every Friday night. Nest 104 S Artisan Alley, downtown DeLand. 386-490-6989. Drum Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. 4th Fridays. Join us in the Healing Zone Bistro patio. All levels welcome. Love donations gladly accepted. 515 Canal St, New Smyrna. Registration: 386-402-8997. Make it Great Monday – Make the moments count. Funk Fest featuring Mellow Relics – 8:3010:30pm. Enjoy live music on Friday nights No cover. Cash bar available for soda, water, beer, wine and FUN-gria. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. TUESDAY, JULY 21 SATURDAY, JULY 25 Present Moment – The power is in the present moment, choose your response to the moment. MONDAY, JULY 20 Your Health Matters – 9:30-10am. Hosts Dr. Margo King and Kelly LaCombe join health educator Leslie Larsen to talk about the most effective, natural omega-3 that’s not fish oil. WNDB 1150AM/93.5FM. Listening options: 386-763-7046 or DebbiesHealthFoods.com. Reiki Circle – 6:30pm. All are welcome to join us in a guided meditation, prayer circle, and Reiki share. Please RSVP to ensure adequate seating. Parking available in the fenced in lot. Free. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W Beresford Ave, DeLand. 386-7340035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net. SUNDAY, JULY 26 markyourcalendar 16th Wholistic Health and Community Fair MONDAY, JULY 27 Marvelous Monday – An opportunity to begin again. Saturday, July 25, 10am-4pm TUESDAY, JULY 28 Reception Hall Beville Road Church of Christ 850 Beville Road, Daytona Beach Your Health Matters – 9:30am-10am. Hosts Dr. Margo King and Kelly LaCombe join Sally M. Pacholok, co-author of Could It Be B12? An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses. Sally will also discuss her new book, What’s Wrong with My Child? WNDB 1150AM/93.5FM. For more listening options, call 386-763-7046 or visit DebbiesHealthFoods.com. For details, contact Kathleen: 386-248-1868 or [email protected] 30 Sacred Sunday – Shake it, shake it…shake out all your worries and fears. Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com Palmer Health Education Night – 5:30pm. Learn about natural approaches to preventing and handling Arthritic Pain. Palmer College of Chiropractic Outpatient Clinic, 4705 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Rm 409, Port Orange. Information: Faculty Clinician, Dr. Rod Floyd, DC, MSPH. 386-763-2763. [email protected]. Chakras Clearing with the Angels – 6-8pm. Feel balanced, grounded, peaceful and energized with a Chakra Clearing facilitated by Patricia Alton. With the help of the Angels, release the blocs that create stress. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Past Life Regression – 6:30-8pm. With Patricia Alton, Angel therapy practitioner. $25. Healing Zone, 515 Canal St, New Smyrna. Registration: 386-402-8997. THURSDAY, JULY 30 Live Blood Cell Testing & Analysis – 9am-5:30pm. See what just one drop of blood can reveal: nutritional deficiencies, immune system issues, toxicity, pH and mineral imbalance, areas of concern and weakness, fungus, yeast overgrowth, parasites, & more. $50. $10/Deposit due at registration. Debbie’s Health Foods, 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046. Vibrational Healing – 7pm. With Mantra, Fire Ritual, Hands-on-Healing and Meditation. Free. For location: meetup.com/Mantra-Vibrational-HealingFire-Ceremony/. FRIDAY, JULY 31 Local/Organic Farmer’s Market – 6-9pm. Every Friday night. Nest 104 S Artisan Alley parking lot, downtown DeLand. 386-490-6989. Funk Fest featuring Beartoe – 8:30-10:30pm. Join us for live music on Friday nights. No cover. Cash bar available for soda, water, beer, wine and FUNgria. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Registration: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. upcoming events THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Historical Bus Tour – 9:45am. Scenic Historical two-hour bus tour presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. Information/reservations: 386677-7005. OrmondHistory.org. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Integrative Approach to Health & Disease – 6:30pm. Featuring Dr. Vijay Jain. Portuguese American Club, 1200 Palm Harbor Pkwy, Palm Coast. Free-will donation. Pre-register: 386-225-4507 or call 386-225-4507. Details: Hope2HelpFoundation. org/events. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 Key West Party – 6-10pm. Jimmy Buffet Karaoke and Key West themed party to benefit Ormond Historical Society. $40. Anderson-Price Historic Building, 42 N Beach St, Ormond. Reservations/ tickets: 386-677-7005. OrmondHistory.org. ongoingevents sunday Agape Prayer Ministry – 7-9am. Hosted by Rev. Kathleen Zurenko, every Sunday morning. All calls confidential. Prayer changes things. Free service. 310-348-1270. Yoga Bala – 9am. Gentle yoga, 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd, #105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022. Beach Yoga – 9am. Hatha yoga with Ed Eisler. All levels welcome. 211 E International Blvd, Daytona. 386-243-9644. Lifetree Café – 9:30am. Conversation that feeds the soul. Free. Marchman Bldg, 142 Fairview Ave, Daytona. 386-451-5223. Yoga Circle and Dance – 10am. Gentle flow yoga. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. 386-589-9940. Community Unitarian Universalist Church – 10:30am. Meeting at Dudley Memorial Chapel, 1108 N Dixie Hwy, New Smyrna. 386-846-3584. Unity Community Church – 11:30am. Join our weekly spiritual celebration. 640 Ball St, New Smyrna. 386-481-0890. Debbie’s Senior Discount Day – Noon-6pm. Debbie’s Health Foods, Two locations: 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002 and 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046. Message Service – 12:30pm. Andrew Jackson Davis Educational Bldg, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Lyonia Environmental Center – 1-5pm. Also, weekly 9am-5:30pm. Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm. Friday-Saturday. Free admission. 2150 Eustace Ave, Deltona. 386-789-7207. LyoniaPreserve.com. monday Yoga House Calls – By appointment. Certified Yoga Instructor, Kathleen Zurenko, offers personalized yoga instruction at affordable rates in your home or office. 386-248-1868. Daytona International Wellness Center – 7am. Qi Gong strength training, 8:30am Kundalini Yoga, 11am. Gentle Hatha Yoga, 5:30pm. Heart Opening Hatha Yoga. 211 E International Blvd, Daytona. 386-243-9644. Yoga Bala – 9am. Gentle Flow, 5:30pm.Ashtanga, 7pm YinYang Flow. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste. 105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022. Yoga Circle and Dance Classes – 9am. Call for specific times. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge, St, Ormond. 386-589-9940. Buddhist Meditation – 10am. Meditation, instruction and guided meditations. Palm Coast. 386-793-3013. Berti’s Gentle Yoga – 10:30am. Pranic Healing Center, 506 S Orange St, New Smyrna. 386-402-4302. Chair Yoga – 1pm. Riviera Independent Living, 1823 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill. $5. 386-257-5532. Yoga Circle and Dance Classes – 5:45pm. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. 386-589-9940. Beach Yoga – 6pm. Andy Romano Park on A1A. 386-589-9940. Belly Dance with Suehair – 6pm. Advanced. Conrad Building, 114 W New York Ave, Ste. B, downtown DeLand. 386-747-9899. Sweet Adelines – 6:30pm. For ladies who love to sing. Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Rd, Ormond. 386-252-0300. Come Sing With Us – 6:30pm. Ladies join Harmony, Inc. 1st Presbyterian Church, New Smyrna. 386-423-2185. Cassadaga Medium Night – 7pm. 1st Mondays. Mini-readings.$20. Andrew Jackson Davis Building. 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. tuesday Rainbow Tuesday – 8am-8pm. 1st Tuesdays. Debbie’s Health Foods 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002. Gentle yoga, 10:30am. Core and strength, 5:45pm. Soul Yoga Flow. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. 386-589-9940. Daytona International Wellness Center – 9:30am. Gentle Hatha Yoga, 5:45pm Group Meditation, free, 6pm. Ed’s Hatha Yoga, 6:30pm. Hatha Yoga. 211 E International Blvd, Daytona. 386-243-9644. Vinyasa & Yin Yoga – 10am. Pranic Healing Center, 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna. 368 690-3463. Berti’s Gentle Yoga – 10:30am. Little River Manor Assisted Living, 532 N Riverside Dr, New Smyrna. 386-402-4302. Silent Unity Prayer Service – Noon. Unity Community Church, 640 Ball St, New Smyrna. 386-481-0890. Toastmasters Can Help – Noon. Learn self-confidence and the art of public speaking. Free. WORCinc, 1100 Jimmy Ann Dr, Daytona. 386-283-4482. Study Group – 1pm. Unity Community Church, 640 Ball St, New Smyrna. 386-481-0890. Yoga+ with Ed – 6pm. Donation. 211 E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona. 386-214-6465. Soul Healing Classes – 6:15pm. What is Soul Healing? What is: love, peace and harmony? Experience the power of Soul to heal health, finances and relationships. Ormond. Information and directions: 386-341-6260. Natural Meditation Group – 6:30-8:30pm. UU Building, 56 N Halifax Dr, Ormond. 386-679-2336. Journey to Self-Awareness – 7pm. Meet twice monthly for meditation and Kirtan. Free. Port Orange. Call for dates and location: 845-649-1394. Nicotine Anonymous – 7pm. 12-Step Support Group. Florida Hospital Oceanside, HCP Conference Rm, 264 S Atlantic Blvd, Ormond. Nicotine-Anonymous.org. wednesday Vinyasa & Yin Yoga – 8:30am. Pranic Healing Center, 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna. 386-690-3463. Daytona International Wellness Center – 8:30am. Rise & Shine yoga, 11am. Gentle Hatha Yoga, 5:30pm. Hatha Yoga, 7pm. Guided Meditation. 211 E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona. 386-243-9644. Yoga Bala Classes – 9am Vinyasa, 10:30am Therapeutic. 4:30 Slow stead flow, 5:45 Ashtanga. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste. 105, Port Orange. 386756-0022. Yoga Circle and Dance Classes – 9am. Call for specific times. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. 386-589-9940. Berti’s Gentle Chair Yoga – 10:30am. Brannon Center, Riverside Park, New Smyrna. 386-402-4302. Reiki Sessions Available – 11am-6pm. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W. Beresford Ave, DeLand. Schedule appointments: 386-734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net. Belly Dance with Suehair – 6pm. Intermediate. Conrad Building, 114 W New York Ave, Ste. B, downtown DeLand. 386-747-9899. Lifetree Café – 6:30pm. Soul-feeding conversation. Free. Marchman Bldg, 142 Fairview Ave, Daytona. 386-451-5223. Meditation & Healing Clinic – 6:30pm. Experience Pranic healing. Free. Pranic Healing and Holistic Medical Center, 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna. 386-689-6868. Pranic Healing Introductory Lecture – 6:30pm. 1st Wednesday. Pranic Healing and Holistic Medical Center, 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna. 386-689-6868. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp – 7pm. Mediumship development class. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Message & Healing Service – 7pm. Messages and hands-on healing. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, Colby Temple, Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. thursday Ormond Beach Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 22 S Beach St, Ormond. Yoga Bala – 9am. Gentle flow. 5:30pm. Ashtanga inspired. 7pm. Slow steady flow. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste. 105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022. Yoga Circle and Dance Classes – 9am. Gentle yoga, 10:30am. Gentle yoga with balance, 12:15pm. Relax & Restore, 5:45pm. Core & Strength Yoga. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. 386589-9940. Debbie’s Senior Discount Day – 9am-7pm. Debbie’s Health Foods, Two locations: 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002 and 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046. Daytona International Wellness Center – 9:30am. Gentle Hatha Yoga, 5:30pm. Free Group Meditation, 6pm. Ed’s Hatha Yoga, 6:30pm. Hatha Yoga. 211 E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona. 386-243-9644. Kundalini Yoga – 10am. Pranic Healing Center, 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna. 407-808-3640. Meditation and Healing Circle – 11am. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Reiki Sessions Available – 11am-5pm. ThursdaySaturday. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W. Beresford Ave, DeLand. 386-734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net. GriefShare – 2:30pm. A support group. Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave, Daytona. 386255-2588. Widows and Widowers Support Club – 3pm. Last Thursday Haven Hospice, 70 Town Ct, Palm Coast. 386-447-3667. natural awakenings July 2015 31 Kidding Around Yoga – 4:15pm. Pavilion at Port Orange. 386-428-5782. Yoga+with Ed – 6pm. Donation. 211 E. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona. 386-214-6465. Belly Dancing with Suehair – 6pm. Beginners/ Techniques.$15, $65 for 5 classes. Conrad Building, 114 W New York Ave, Ste. B, downtown DeLand. 386-747-9899. Grieving Parents Support Group – 6pm. 3rd Thursday. For bereaved families who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or infancy. Free. Begin Again Children’s Grief Center, 655 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona. 386-490-2234. Meditation for Everyone – 7pm. 2nd & 4th Friday. Buddhist Meditation practice and teachings. Mosaic Unitarian Universalist, 245 S Volusia Ave, Ste. F, Orange City. 386-734-8747. Reiki Healing Circle – 7pm. 2nd & 4th Friday. Open circle for anyone to receive a healing. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, Cassadaga. 386-668-7032. Art of Mediumship – 7pm. Colby Temple Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Funk Fest Fridays – 8:30-10:30pm. Live music. Cash bar. No cover. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. Hatha Yoga – 6:30pm. Daytona International Wellness Center, 211 E International Speedway, Daytona. 386-243-9644. Spiritual Classes – 7pm. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880. Community Yoga – 7pm. All levels welcome. Bring your mat. $5-15 sliding scale. DeLand Community Acupuncture, 245 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. 386-626-1944. saturday Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market – 6am-2pm. Rain or shine. 111 S Central Ave, Flagler Beach. 386-439-2881. Beach Yoga with Ed – 7am. Hatha yoga, all levels welcome. Donation. North side of Sunglow pier, Port Orange. 386-214-6465. friday NSB Farmers’ Market – 7am-12:30pm. Locally grown, organic, pesticide-free produce available. 100 Canal St, New Smyrna. CanalStreetNSB.com. Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market – 6am-2pm. Rain or shine. 111 S Central Ave, Flagler Beach. 386-439-2881. Renew Yoga – 8am and 9:15am. Variety of classes. 220 S Beach St, Daytona. Renew-yoga.com. Daytona International Wellness Center – 7am. QiGong strength training, 11am. Gentle Hatha yoga, 5:30pm. Happy Hour Vinyasa Flow. 211 E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona. DaytonaInternationalWellness.com. Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 122 S Holly Ave, Orange City. Yoga Bala – 9am. Gentle flow, 10:30am Ashtanga inspired. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste.105, Port Orange. YogaBala.com. Yoga Circle and Dance – 10:30am. Gentle yoga with balance. 12:15pm. Soul yoga flow, 5:45pm. Fun Friday yoga. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. 386-589-9940. Kidding Around Yoga – 2pm. Little Yogis Jam Spot, Canal St, New Smyrna. 5:30pm. Kula Yoga, Pavilion Port Orange. Farmers’ Market – 6-9pm. Organic and local produce, plants, orchids, homemade breads. Artisan Alley, DeLand. 386-589-3118. Saturday Morning Market – 7am-1pm. 105 E. Orange Ave. downtown Daytona. 386-671-9189. Yoga Class – 8am. Hindu Temple of Daytona Beach, 148 Madison Ave, Daytona. 386-257-5532. Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 111 N Central Ave, Flagler Beach. DeBary Farmer’s Market – 8am-1pm. 880 N Hwy1792, DeBary. 407-443-6965. Yoga Bala Classes – 8am. Ashtanga inspired, 9:30am. Yoga fundamentals. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd, #105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022. YogaBala.com. Daytona International Wellness Center – 8:30am. Kripalu Yoga, 10am. Guided Meditation. 211 E International Speedway Blvd, Daytona, DaytonaInternationalWellness.com. Circle Yoga and Dance – 9am. Easy morning yoga. 11am. Gentle yoga. Ormond Oaks, 605 ½ S Yonge St, Ormond. 386-589-9940. Tomoka Remembers – 9am-3pm. 2nd Saturday. Re-enactors, crafters and ranger programs. Park fee. 2099 N Beach St, Ormond. 386-676-4050. Kundalini Yoga – 9:30am. Pranic Healing Center, 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna. 407-808-3640. 32 Volusia / Flagler To place a classified listing: $1 per word/10-word minimum; Form available at VOFLNatural.com. ADVERTISING ADVERTISE IN THIS NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE – Call: 386-338-8508 or 386-736-3838 or email CherylF@NaturalAwakenings Mag.com. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ADD A REJUVENATION STUDIO – Fits well into existing beauty, fitness, or health/wellness business. Bring in new customers, gain revenue from several sources. Your customers will love it. 864-569-8631. CirculationNationStudios.com. VENDERS NEEDED – 16th Wholistic Health and Community Fair, Saturday, July 25, 10am-4pm, Reception Hall at Beville Road Church of Christ, 850 Beville Road, Daytona Beach. Affordable vendor rates at great new location. For details, contact Kathleen: 386-248-1868 or [email protected]. FOR LEASE OR RENT DAYTONA OFFICE FOR LEASE – Ideal for medical professional or as a satellite office. Centrally located near I-95 off of International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach. 1500 sq. ft. attached to physical therapy clinic. $2500/month, rental tax and garbage pickup. Ample parking. Available immediately. 386-747-6432. EVENT CENTER AT ORANGE IN NSB – Classes, meetings, weddings, parties. Seating for 100. Reasonable rates, commercial kitchen on premises. 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna. Call Jim: 386-402-6883. RENT SPACE BEACHSIDE – Space available in beautiful Daytona International Wellness Center. Starting at $99 a month. Call 386-527-2230 or 386-243-9644. SPRING GARDEN STORAGE – Free first month rent. DeLand. Mention: Awakenings. 386-734-1000. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Gamble Jam in the Park – 2pm-Sunset. 2nd & 4th Saturday. Park fee. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park, 3100 S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach. 386-517-2086. BELLY DANCE BOUTIQUE – Costumes and accessories. DeLand. By appointment. 386-747-9899. Vitality Building Meditation – 2-4pm. 2nd Saturdays. Led by Ed Eisler. Daytona International Wellness Center, 211 E International Speedway, Daytona. Ed: 386-214-6465. FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS – Find freedom from food obsession. No fees. No weigh-ins. Daytona-Orange City-DeLand: 386-258-0610. foodaddicts.org. Abraham Hicks Study Group – 3pm. 2nd & 4th Saturday. Daytona. 386-672-1824. Natural Awakenings Volusia Flagler Magazine 386-338-8508 • [email protected] classifieds Raw Food Gathering – 6pm. 3rd Saturday. Bring a raw, organic dish to share. Or come learn more about the health benefits of raw foods. Location and information: 386-402-4302. Sandcastle Storytellers – 6-8pm. Tellers/listeners welcome. Free. Boston Coffee, 109 E New York Ave, DeLand. 386-789-4259. VOFLNatural.com HERBS: PLANTS AND DRIED – Also organic teas, essential oils, gemstones, classes and more. DeLand. 386-734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net. PERMACULTURE MINDS MEET – Share information, meet like-minded people, and build community food forests together. Contact: 386748-5614 or [email protected]. communityresourcedirectory Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. Call 386-736-3838 or email VOFLads@ NaturalAwakeningsMag.com to find out how you may be included in the Community Resource Directory. Forms available at VOFLNatural.com. ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIANS ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Debra Gaffney, AP, PhD 339 East New York Ave. 386-734-4126 • DeLand AcuDebra.com Nutritional Counseling, Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, and Sensitivity Elimination offered in a family practice clinic. We treat infertility needs to geriatric concerns. Acupuncture without needles is available for children in our special children’s treatment room. See ad on page 9. ACUPUNCTURE & PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER You Chang Hu, DOM, AP n 2135 S Ridgewood Ave. 386-760-2112 • Daytona n 50 Leanni Way 386-445-0098 • Palm Coast AcupuncturePainMgmt.com Dr.Hu graduated from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. He has practiced and taught Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for 30+ years. See ad on page 19. ACUPUNCTURE & SKIN CARE CLINIC Lorenzo Phan, DOM, AP 725 W. Granada Blvd. Ste. 15 386-615-1203 • Ormond AcubeautyTherapy.com Dr. Phan has great results with anxiety, sinus, dizziness, migraines, neck/shoulder, lower back, sciatica, heel pain, and women’s issues. Other services offered are massage, facials, Microdermabrasion, reflexology and spa pedicures. MM20928. DELAND COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE MacKenzie Muir, AP. 245 N. Woodland Blvd. 386-626-1944 • DeLand DeLandAcupuncture.com We treat all conditions in a peaceful community setting with day and evening hours available. Affordable acupuncture from $15-$35 per treatment, with a one-time, $10 paperwork fee. You decide what you pay, no proof of income required. NATURAL PATH TO HEALTH Louise Ethier, DOM, AP 2447 S. Ridgewood Ave. 386-846-0995 • S. Daytona NPToHealth.com We offer natural health solutions that address body, mind and spirit to prevent, promote, maintain and restore your health. Reviews are available on our website. Call to discuss your needs. PORT ORANGE ACUPUNCTURE Meaghan Phillips, AP 100 Cessna Blvd. Suite B 386-761-8818 • Port Orange PortOrangeAcupuncture.com Services offered: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Therapeutic Massage, Pain Management, B12/ Homeopathic injections available. TURNING TIDE ACUPUNCTURE 206 Mary Avenue 386-315-0338 • New Smyrna TurningTideAcupuncture.com We treat mind, body and spirit with methods that include: Traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion, herbal medicine, massage, chakra clearing, and Family Constellation work. Your body deserves natural, proven, compassionate healing. BOOKS • CREATIVE ARTS • GIFTS & MORE CASSADAGA BOOKSTORE 1112 Stevens St. 386-228-2880 • Cassadaga Cassadaga.org Open Monday-Saturday 10am6pm and Sunday 11:30am-5pm. We’re so much more than a bookstore with: books, CDs, DVDs, rocks, crystals, gems, jewelry, figurines, lamps, oils/ aromatherapy, incense, sage and Native American items. Ask about personal readings, historical tours, nightly orb tours, and Gift Certificates. See ad on page 21. FUNKY TRUNK TREASURES 222 N. Woodland Blvd 386-848-4748 • Downtown DeLand FunkyTrunkTreasures.com Join us for Funky Fest Fridays with live music. Shop for art from the heart, repurposed stuff and sign-up for wild and wonderful workshops. See ad on page 12. HELLO, GOOD-BUYS RESALE BOUTIQUE St. Johns Flea Market Barbara Joy Mullen, Owner 386-793-1407 S.R. 207/I-95 in St. Augustine, Booths 201/202, Saturdays and Sundays. Buy: new, used, designer, vintage, shoes, jewelry, purses, wedding and prom gowns. Experience affordable luxury. BRAS & BREAST CARE HEART STRINGS BREAST CARE & WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE 1117 N. Dixie Freeway (Pappas Plaza) 386-427-6344 • New Smyrna HeartStringsShop.com Open Tuesday–Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. The u l t i m a t e w o m e n ’s b o u t i q u e committed to helping women of all sizes find bras that actually fit. Heart Strings...The Right Fit for E v e r y Wo m a n w i t h U l r i k e Entwistle, Certified Fitting Consultant. See ad on page 28. natural awakenings July 2015 33 CHIROPRACTIC BE WELL CHIROPRACTIC @Healing Zone 515 Canal St. 386-402-8997 • New Smyrna BeWellNSB.Com TLC FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS 661 Beville Rd #108 386-756-1204 • South Daytona TlcDc.com Dr. Diane, 1989 Life Chiropractic College graduate, loves helping others achieve their individual health goals through traditional Chiropractic, personalized wholefood nutrition programs and lifestyle workshops. Drs. Wendy and Christian Edwards are dedicated to providing holistic patient-centered care to the community. They also offer many health-related educational opportunities. See ad on page 19. VOLUSIA CENTER FOR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CHIROPRACTIC CONNECTION CENTER 120 S. Woodland Blvd. Suite B 386-734-1404 • Downtown DeLand ChiroConnectionCenter.com Dr. Vikki Moore, Chiropractic Physician 339 E New York Ave. 386-734-4490 • DeLand Special interests in nutrition, a p p l i e d k i n e s i o l o g y, b l o o d chemistry, yoga therapy, Graston technique, extremity adjusting and functional medicine. Her passion is viewing patients through a whole body approach. Chiropractic Connection is a holistic healthcare center providing a progressive, natural approach to wellness, committed to aiding in the restoration of human functionality utilizing a variety of modalities. See ad on page 9. 3113 S. Ridgewood Avenue 386-767-6602 • South Daytona 720 3rd Ave. 386-423-2225 • New Smyrna GingrasClinic.com We care for geriatric to pediatric with Chiropractic adjustments to correct misalignments of the spine and restore proper function. We treat headaches, neck and back pain, sciatica and numbness/ tingling in the arms or legs. We accept most insurance. See ad on page 22. PATRICIA Angel Therapy Practitioner 386-873-2517 Change your life through spiritual life coaching with the Archangels. Patricia, certified by Doreen Virtue, PhD, offers private and group sessions. See ad on page 24. ULTIMATE HEALTH POSSIBILITIES Gordon Threlkeld 407-920-1305 UltimateHealthPossibilities.com Gordon believes that you have the power within yourself to heal from virtually any disease. He utilizes Dr. Lissa Rankin’s “Mind over Medicine” to assist others to achieve their optimum health. GULLIVER CHIROPRACTIC Denis J Gulliver, D.C. P.A. 2548 S Volusia Ave. 386-775-3223 • Orange City Dr. Gulliver’s specialty is working with patients who experience headaches, neck and low back pain. His goal is improvement, pain reduction, mobility, flexibility and wellness. Rod Floyd, DC, MSPH 386-763-2763 • Port Orange 4705 S Clyde Morris Blvd DANCE Suehair, master instructor & choreographer 114 W New York Ave, Ste. B 386-747-9899 • DeLand Dr. Rod Floyd and his interns invite you to visit their clinic module. Palmer is a teaching institution providing a wide array of services to help reduce pain and suffering. 34 Volusia / Flagler 2727 N. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 12 386-677-8466 • Daytona We offer biological dentistry, safe mercury removal protocols, Biocompatible materials, Detox programs, one-appointment porcelain crowns, veneers with whole-family progressive dentistry. For more information see iaomt.org. GEORGE W. EDWARDS, D.M.D. DAVID W. EDWARDS, D.M.D. 541 N. Palmetto Ave 407-322-6143 • Sanford HolisticDentalHealth.com Holistic dentistry focuses on whole-body wellness that starts with the mouth. We are dentists who perform dentistry that is good for the body as well as the teeth and gums. See ad on page 13. VALERIE G. DAVIS, M.D. 504 S Orange St. 386-423-2218 • New Smyrna [email protected] Our practice integrates medical Dermatology with nutritional, homeopathic, and energy medicine. Classes empower patients with selfhealing energy medicine techniques. EDUCATION / SCHOOLS EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY 1-855-723-9087 • Online Division EvergladesUniversity.edu Change your career, change your life. 100% online degree programs are available through the Boca Raton main campus. Financial aid is available. See ad on page 3. ENERGY HEALING BELLYDANCEETC PALMER CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS DR. STEVEN CHAMBERLAIN, DMD DERMATOLOGY – HOLISTIC COACHING GINGRAS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC DENTIST VOFLNatural.com Suehair, master instructor & choreographer, specializes in techniques and strict isolation in a beautiful downtown studio. Bellydance is good for the body, good for the soul. See ad on page 29. LAURA C. CHASE, LCSW, LMT 386-748-8295 [email protected] L a u r a ’s s e r v i c e s i n c l u d e : Craniosacral therapy, energetic body map with therapeutic touch, Somato-Emotional Release Therapy, Chakra clearing and body psychotherapy utilizing therapeutic talk and touch. MA73758. ENERGY HEALING GRAPHIC DESIGN/ ILLUSTRATION NATALYIA WEINBERGER Reiki Practitioner 845-616-9236 • Ormond/Flagler [email protected] Reiki is a method for connecting universal life-force with the person’s innate power of selfhealing. This method naturally promotes stress-reduction, personal relaxation, health and well-being. RN9392698. MY ART DEPARTMENT Wendy Wilson 386-775-7275 • Orange City [email protected] Custom logo design, business cards and graphic layout, and illustration created just for you. Tu t o r i n g i s a v a i l a b l e f o r beginners in Photoshop. Visit us on Facebook. PRANIC HEALING CENTER FINANCES PAUL IVERSEN Registered Representative 386-597-2882 • Palm Coast We want to help your family have a better financial future. Let us show you how to start saving for retirement, explore ways to reduce your life insurance costs, lower your monthly cash outlay. FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. ROD FLOYD, DC, MSPH 120 S Woodland Blvd, Suite B 386-785-8967 • Downtown DeLand Functional Medicine is a sciencebased approach to healthcare that focuses on evaluating the unique characteristics of each patient to improve body function. Many different factors influence physical and chemical health that lead to health issues. 2980 S Ridgewood Ave (Publix plaza) 386-409-0042 • Edgewater n 515 Canal Street (Inside Healing Zone) 386-402-7825 • New Smyrna TheFamilyNutritionStore.com n Open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. Receive 20% off every day on only the highest quality vitamins, supplements, herbs, essential oils, homeopathic remedies, natural foods, personal care and pet products offered. See ad on page 19. HEALTH FOODS FOR LIFE 516 S. Orange St. 386-689-6868 • New Smyrna PranicHealingNSB.com Free de-stressing meditation and energy healing sessions every Wednesday at 6:30pm in our new location. Also, on first Wednesdays attend a free lecture on Pranic Healing. See ad on page 29. FAMILY NUTRITION HEALTH FOODS DEBBIE’S HEALTH FOOD 862 Saxon Blvd 386-775-7002 • Orange City n 3850 S. Nova Road 386-763-7046 • Port Orange DebbiesHealthFoods.com n Open Monday–Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday Noon-6pm. Receive 20% off entire stock, not including discounts and sales on Rainbow Tuesdays, 1st Tuesday of every month. Meet our knowledgeable, friendly staff. See ads on page 2, 21, and 24. DELAND NATURAL MARKET 933 N. Woodland Blvd 386-736-7919 • DeLand DeLandNaturalMarket.com Open Sunday 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday 8am-7pm. Store and Deli closed on Saturdays. Deli features organic and gluten-free hot entrees, wraps, salads and smoothies. Bob Lewandowski, LNC 122 E. Rich Avenue 386-734-2343 • DeLand Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Bob has been in business over 39 years with specialties including: non-allergenic foods, energizing weight reduction, organic skin care, herbs and vitamins. Licensed Nutritional Counselor. #0000177. HEATH’S NATURAL FOODS 600 E. Third Avenue (S. Causeway) 386-423-5126 • New Smyrna HeathsNaturalFoods.com Open Monday–Saturday 8:30am7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Heath’s offers natural products, herbs, vitamins & supplements, gluten-free, organic beer, wine, fresh produce, Organic Deli and more. LIVING WATERS HEALTH FOODS 141 W. Granada Blvd. 386-672-6004 • Ormond Open Monday-Friday 9am-6:30pm, Saturday 9am5:30pm and Sunday Noon-4pm. We help customers meet their nutritional needs and our specialty is providing a complete selection of nutritional supplements. natural awakenings July 2015 35 LOVE WHOLE FOODS CAFÉ & MARKET RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM 275 Williamson Blvd 386-677-5236 • Ormond n 1633 Taylor Rd 386-767-6543 • Port Orange LoveWholeFoods.com n Open Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 1 1 a m - 5 p m w i t h f r i e n d l y, knowledgeable staff. Get involved in your community, shop local and support organics. Save more with our “Get Healthy, Get Rewarded” program. MICHAEL’S HEALTH FOOD 661 Beville Rd #101 386-267-9000 • S. Daytona O p e n MondaySaturday 9:30am– 6pm. Personal assistance given to customers while selecting the best supplements, vitamins, herbs, personal care products, foods, snacks, coffees and household products. NATURE’S GARDEN NATURAL HEALTH FOODS 2405 Enterprise Rd 386-774-1222 • Orange City 9 Old King’s Rd, Ste. 1 941-355-6838 • Palm Coast Open Monday-Friday 9am7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. We offer vitamins, supplements, personal care products, frozen foods, bulk foods selection and Gluten-free foods. HERBS – HOLISTIC SPICE OF LIFE HERBS 214 Beresford Ave. 386-734-0035 • DeLand SpiceOfLifeHerbs.Net O p e n We d n e s d a y 11am-6pm and Thursday – Saturday 11am–5pm. We offer Herb and vegetable plants, dried herbs, organic teas, Tea Forte, essential oils, skin care products, gemstones, jewelry, incense, oracle and tarot cards, books, CDs, dragons, fairies, Reiki sessions and Holistic classes. Read our newsletter and calendar @ spiceoflifeherbs.net. Like us on facebook. HOLISTIC HEALING BELLYOGA BIRTH Open MondayFriday10am–6pm, Saturday 10am5pm. Quality vitamins, minerals, herbs, body building and diet supplements, personal care, children and pet products, essential oils, books and mail-order available. 20% discounts every day. Laura Jean McGuire 386-872-0112 • Palm Coast [email protected] We provide holistic birth education, pregnancy and postpartum doula services, yoga, belly dance, and holistic sexuality education from St. Johns to Volusia County for over eight years. Able to assist all ages and abilities in meeting their health goals. HEALING ZONE 515 Canal St. 386-402-7825 • New Smyrna NSBHealingZone.com If you think eating organic is expensive, have you priced cancer lately? Open Monday-Friday 8am5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm. The Healing Zone offers New Smyrna Beach locals and visitors a unique allin-one wellness center that features: Chiropractic Care, Clinical Nutritional Counseling, Massage Therapy, Healing Sessions, Functional Medicine, Super Foods Juice Bar, and a Fully Stocked Health Food Store with Gluten-free and Specialty Products. See ad on page 19. ~Joel Salatin 36 Volusia / Flagler VOFLNatural.com MARGO KING, PHD, DN Debbie’s Health Foods 386-763-7046 • Port Orange 386-775-7002 • Orange City DebbiesHealthFoods.com Dr. Margo is board certified by the American Alternative Medical Association and Practitioner member or the American Holistic Health Association. Available for personal nutritional counseling. See ad on page 2 and 21. HOME IMPROVEMENTS FULL MOON CUSTOM DESIGN 550 N Segrave St. 386-441-0702 • Daytona FullMoonCustom.com “You dream it, we make!” Custom woodworking and mill work, using hardwoods and exotic woods for kitchens, solid surface counter tops, wall units, entertainment centers and bathrooms. Free estimates. See ad on page 17. HYPNOTHERAPY PATTY JAFFE, CCHT Clinical Hypnotherapy & Life Coaching 3959 S. Nova Rd, #10 443-871-2063 • Port Orange JaffeHypnoCoach.com My specialties include: working with pain/symptom management, phobias, habits, emotional difficulties, weight release, smoking release, age regression, past life regression, life between life regression, manifesting, individual and couples coaching. INSURANCE GREAT FLORIDA INSURANCE Cal Seibert, Agent 411 Dunlawton Ave. 386-256-4812 • Port Orange 386-957-4909 • New Smyrna/Edgewater Say goodbye to high insurance rates. Contact us for quotes on auto, home, condo, renters, boat, motorcycle, dwelling and flood insurance. Experience personalized service. INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPIST KELLY C. LARNED MS, LMHC 430 Oakridge Blvd. Ste. 3 386-235-3780 • Daytona EnergeticHealingSolutions.com Change the way you live your life. Energetic Healing Solutions offers a safe, secure environment to release depression, fatigue, traumas or childhood experiences and find healthy solution/resolution. LANDSCAPES EVOLVING LANDSCAPES CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION 407-234-2514 • Volusia/Flagler 407-234-2514 We design, build, and manage unique highquality environmentally-sensitive landscapes that provide recreation, bounty, and Since 2005 we have provided Central Florida beauty. Our specialties include Florida natives, with caring, professional landscape services. Free up your weekends outdoor and let us take care of permaculture, living, and landscape yard. management.your See ad on page 7. PIANO INSTRUCTION KATHLEEN ZURENKO, MCS, BA Piano Teacher for Children and Adults 386-248-1868 [email protected] Gift certificates are available. Give the gift of music. One-on-one private instruction offered at affordable rates in your home or in my piano room. Experience the fun of learning to read music. Serving Volusia, Seminole and Orange Counties Licensed, Certified and Insured MASSAGE DESIGN * INSTALL * MANAGE * ANN LAMBERT LAWN MAINTENANCE * SEASONAL CLEANUP & MORE 555 W. Granada Blvd. Ste. E-10 386-214-9110 • Ormond AnnLambertMassage.com My specialties include: Cranial Release Technique [CRT], Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, and Lymph Drainage. Also available, the John of God Crystal Healing Bed, which cleanses and balances the body’s energy. Twenty-three years’ experience. MA14356. RESTAURANTS MANGO SUN Café and Grille 1185 W Granada Blvd 386-672-6465 • Ormond Open daily: 7am-2:30pm. New partnership. Opening for dinner s o o n . O ff e r i n g : Ve g a n / Vegetarian and traditional cuisine. Gluten free choices. Fresh squeezed local orange juice, beer and organic wine. See ad on pag 20. SALON – ORGANIC EISLER THERAPEUTICS 211 E International Speedway Blvd. Ste. 114 386-214-6465 • Daytona EislerTherapeutics.com One-stop health, pain relief and fitness with Certified Health Coach, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Fitness Trainer. Ed is a Certified yoga instructor with 200-hr training. Offering: St. John Neuromuscular pain relief therapy. craniosacral, therapeutic, sports massage, active isolated stretching, kinesio tapping, Chinese ear, hand and foot reflexology and certified Bellanina Facelift Massage. Weekly fitness, yoga, qigong meditation, food-based healing, cookbooks and classes. MA28465 MM13399. PEST CONTROL, NATURAL NATURE’S WAY Natural Pest Control 226 A S. Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Also Serving Volusia and Flagler Counties 386-569-6774, 904-280-7563 NaturesWayPest.com We offer professional natural pest control with 35 years’ experience using only natural products, no synthetic pesticides, uplifting fresh scent, pet-friendly and quality service guaranteed. MY ORGANIC SALON Maureen Hall 386-402-4588 • New Smyrna MyOrganicSalon.com We specialize in Henna for hair and ammonia-free hair color while providing a healthy, relaxed environment for those with chemical sensitivities and other health interests. See ad on page 17. SELF-DEVELOPMENT KATHLEEN ZURENKO, MCS Wholistic Health and Wellness Coach 386-248-1868 [email protected] Kathleen specializes in mindfulness, awakening consciousness and meditation. She is a Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Certified Yoga Instructor and a Nondenominational certified, licensed, ordained minister. Available for weddings, memorial services, and more. Call for appointments. SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR-FIT 1523 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill 386-441-2299 • Volusia 386-445-7606 • Flagler Solar-Fit.com Relax and let the sun do the work for you. Solar-Fitting your home or business is a smart, economical, and environmentally sound investment. We offer a wide range of options to make your home more energy efficient. We are making America energyindependent one home at a time. SPIRITUAL CENTERS COMMUNITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH 1108 N Dixie Hwy 386-846-3584 • New Smyrna dbcuuc.org We meet at Dudley Memorial Chapel, Sundays at 10:30am. Our mission is to reach out to those who seek a spiritual home, to build and sustain an open, caring, and accepting community for all ages, so that together we may explore and experience diverse beliefs, grow spiritually, and promote a society that affirms these aspirations. UNITY COMMUNITY CHURCH Minister Rev. Nancy Saputro 640 Ball Street 386-481-0890 • New Smyrna UnityCommunityChurch.com Our Sunday service is at 11:30 am. We also offer: Classes, Spiritual Counseling, Weddings, Christenings, Memorial Services, Home Blessings, Home/hospital visitations and prayer support. See ad on page 7. STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION LAUREE MORETTO SOFT TISSUE SPECIALIST 321-271-1678 • Ormond LaureeMoretto.com Don’t endure pain or bad posture. Experience why so many say they wished they had seen me sooner. Save time, money and more importantly, get your life back. MA20965. See ad on page 15. feel good • live simply • laugh more natural awakenings July 2015 37 Make Summer Memories Meet Your True Love! the largest database J oin of health- conscious and eco-minded, spiritual singles for FREE and manifest an extraordinary relationship! TAI CHI/QI GONG FLAGLER TAI CHI AND QI GONG 2323 N State St, #6 386-868-6490 • Bunnell [email protected] Active Tai Chi and Qi Gong taught by certified Teacher 21st Generation lineage bearer. Our class teaches good health-based exercise. VETERINARIAN FLORIDAWILD VETERINARY HOSPITAL 115 E Euclid Ave. 386-734-9899 • DeLand FloridaWildVetHospital.com We provide compassionate and outstanding medical, dental, diagnostic and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds, exotics and wildlife. We also offer alternative treatments such as acupuncture, laser therapy, Chinese herbal therapy and massage. TRIPLICITY WELLNESS Julie Deyo, RYT, CLC 386-717-4015 TriplicityWellness.com A passionate supporter of women’s wellness in all phases of life, Julie is a Registered Yoga teacher, HypnoBirthing® educator, doula and a certified lactation counselor. Her services are offered in the central Florida area from Orlando to Daytona. VIAPURE WELLNESS 31 Lupi Court Suite #140 386-931-2836 • Palm Coast Lynn@ViapureWellness Experience a non-invasive system for the body to determine the underlying causes of non-optimum health. See ad on page 17. GENTLE PET PASSINGS Dr. Gayle Burrell 386-279-8525 • Volusia/Flagler GentlePetPassings.com Saying goodbye to your beloved friend is a loving, but difficult decision. Spend those final precious moments with your pet in the comfort of their home surrounded by all that they love. See ad on page 25. YOGA YOGA BALA 4639 S. Clyde Morris Blvd, #105 386-756-0022 • Port Orange YogaBala.com Beginner to advanced classes offered seven days a week. Try traditional yoga in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with beginner’s yoga, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Yin yoga. Or mix it up with Boot Camp and Zumba. See ad on page 15. OCEAN’S EDGE VET CLINIC Sandra L’Amie, DVM 101 Dunlawton Blvd. 386-756-0600 • Daytona Beach Shores OceansEdgeVetClinic.com A holistic compassionate veterinary approach for pets and their people offered with general medicine, surgery and dentistry. Natural and organic pet foods, pet grooming, natural treatments, therapies and solutions for your pet are available. See ad on page 25. YOGA CIRCLE AND DANCE 605 1/2 S. Yonge Street 386-589-9940 • Ormond yogacircleanddance.com We have a comfortable atmosphere that welcomes all ages, shapes, sizes and genders in a roomtemperature studio. All classes are practiced in a unique circle. YOGA FOR KIDS WELLNESS DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL WELLNESS CENTER 211 E International Speedway Blvd. 386-243-9644 • Daytona (Beachside) DaytonaInternationalWellness.com Join for FREE at NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com 38 Volusia / Flagler We offer: Yoga, Meditation, Massage, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Nutrition and more. First class is free for locals. See Calendar for class listings. VOFLNatural.com KIDDING AROUND YOGA 386-428-5782 KiddingAroundYoga.com/Volusia Facebook.com/Kidding Around Yoga of Volusia Fun, playful kid’s yoga classes created to develop strength, flexibility and good posture. Participation builds physical confidence and emotional selfesteem interacting with other children in a group setting. We will come to your birthday party or school, just give us a call. CONNECT WITH FAMILIES Help Parents Keep Kids Healthy and Happy Advertise in Natural Awakenings’ August Parenting with Presence and Creativity Issue Reach health-conscious parents and caregivers seeking: • Alternative Education Facilities• Cooking Schools / Classes • Natural / Organic Food Stores • Art / Dance Instruction • Co-op Marketers • Nurturing Day Care Centers • Books / References • Dietitians / Cooks• Parenting Resources • Children’s Eco Products• Family / Children’s Health Services • Pet Health Practitioners • Children’s Social Groups • Family Counseling / Therapy • Safe Toys / Playgrounds • Community Gardens • Gyms, Fitness / Yoga Centers • YMCAs / Recreation Centers • Consignment / Resale Shops • Natural Healthcare Practitioners ... and this is just a partial list Contact us at: 386-338-8508 [email protected]