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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more
balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge
information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal
growth, green living, creative expression and the products
and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
6 newsbriefs
14 healthbriefs
15 globalbriefs
16 community
spotlightonart
17 localenvironment
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22 healthykids
24 wisewords
25 inspiration
26 healingways
by Judith Fertig
22MINDFUL MINUTES
FOR LITTLE ONES
Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax
by Julianne Hale
24ALYSSA MILANO’S
30 greenliving
32 consciouseating
Her Natural Lifestyle
Choices Keep Her Young
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18THE POWER
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ANTI-AGING SECRETS
by Gerry Strauss
25DEEP LISTENING
Our Wholehearted Attention
Is Our Greatest Gift
by Kay Lindahl
26YOUR MOUTH
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S
o many of us fill the moments of our days doing things for
others. And while it’s good to be a giving person, over-giving of our time and energy can often lead to burnout. We
then feel drained, exhausted and even resentful of the people
and organizations who are the recipients of our time and energy.
When this happens, it’s time to step back and give
ourselves permission to receive. And more often than not, the
person we need to receive from is the number one love of our
lives—ourselves! Whenever I’m feeling drained, I stop what I’m
doing and take a walk outside. I call this my Green Therapy.
Just walking around my garden helps to balance and refresh my soul.
Recently I gave myself the gift of a writing challenge. My writing mentor,
Patricia Charpentier of Writing your Life, offers a seven day online challenge. Her
prompts usually lead participants to a childhood memory. But on the second day
she proposed an interesting question—if we could ask one question of God, the
Divine, what would it be?
I immediately thought of my mother, the first love of my life. I miss her in so
many ways, but what I think I miss the most was the way she truly listened to me.
In my early adult years, she would sit with her crochet needle, thread in her lap,
arthritic fingers flying while listening to me as I ran on and on with what was happening in my life. While I am so grateful for her listening ear, now that time has
passed, I wish I could have listened more to her stories, her life, her dreams and
losses. So my question of Source was this:
Dear ONE, it’s me. I know you must get tired of listening to all the questions,
pleas, bargaining, begging and prayers. So please forgive the interruption in your
busy schedule. Will I connect again with my mother? I would really like to know
the answer. Of course, maybe I don’t really want to know; because believing that I
will see her again in one form or another keeps my faith stronger.
I know on a soul level that my mother and I are forever connected. While the
ONE has yet to give me a direct answer, I think the indirect answer shall suffice for
now. Time is not what we think it is and connecting with loved ones only ends if
we stop loving one another. If we keep that love strong, no matter where we are in
the Universe, we will always be together.
Here’s wishing a happy, heartfelt month to all of you, my loyal readers.
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Yoga Retreat with Kate Potter
Y
Night Watch to Native Plants
T
he Ponce Inlet Historical Museum is excited to announce
its spring lecture series being offered by experts in archaeology, history and preservation. The schedule includes
presentations that fulfill the museum’s mission of “education
through the preservation and dissemination of the history and
cultural heritage of the Town of Ponce Inlet.”
The following presentations will be held at 10:30 a.m. in
Town Council Chambers at Ponce Inlet Town Hall, located at
4300 South Atlantic Avenue, in Ponce Inlet.
On February 16, Zach Zacharias, Curator of Education
and History at The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona
Beach will present “Fossils in Florida: Prehistoric Animals
Found in Florida.” On March 1, Sarah Miller, Director
Northeast Region of Florida Public Archaeology Network,
presents “Cultural History of the Green Mound in 10 Artifacts.” On April 19, Melissa Hughes, program and outreach
coordinator at Lyonia Preserve presents “A Closer Look at
Lyonia: Native Plants.”
Additional Spring programs are being held at Ponce
Preserve, located at 4400 South Peninsula, in Ponce Inlet.
Each program begins promptly in the Peninsula entrance
parking lot. The first program, “Winter Night Sky Tour” by
the Museum of Arts and Sciences, is being held at 6 p.m. on
February 19. “Bird Watch Walk” by the Halifax River Audubon Society will be held at 8 a.m. on March 25. “The Native
American Presence in Ponce Preserve” by the Volusia/Flagler
Sierra Club is being held at 10 a.m. on April 8 and “Tour of
Ponce Preserve’s Native Plants” by Full Moon Natives will
take place at 11 a.m. on April 22.
Cost: Free. Tax deductible donations are welcome. For more
information, call 386-761-2408.
oga Bala welcomes Kate Potter
of the internationally known
television show Namaste Yoga for
a three-day retreat being held April
1 to 3 at the Atlantic Center for the
Arts in New Smyrna Beach.
This special event is structured
to make room for learning in many
ways. “’Gentle, yet life altering’ is always the goal for Kate’s
work,” says Yoga Bala Founder Karrie AuBuchon. “Immerse
yourself in this creative unfolding, and let go of expectations
put upon you forthwith.”
Friday evening begins with “Creativity Needs Space”
where attendees will learn to give space to the body and
mind. On Saturday morning, “Rock Your Flow” will focus on
flow sequences, breathing and movement. On Saturday afternoon, “Dance Your Asana” features building core strength in
order to let go of the periphery.
Sunday morning begins with a live musical meditation with composer and cellist Dirje Childs as participants
are led into mindfulness meditation. On Sunday afternoon,
workshop attendees will get a chance to bring a poem, song,
reading or yoga dance to the circle and experience the full
support of the group.
“Don’t miss this opportunity to work with the mind and
heart to unveil your creative calling,” adds AuBuchon.
Cost: $260. For more information and to register, call 386756-0022 or visit YogaBala.com.
To book a room at an additional $60 per night, call Atlantic
Center for the Arts at 386-427-6975. To learn more about
Kate Potter, visit KatePotterYoga.ca. See ad on page 12.
See West Volusia by Bus
T
he West Volusia Historical
Society is adding a
new bus tour series
beginning with
a kick-off day on
February 10. Tours
will include stops
in DeLand, Lake
Helen and Cassadaga.
All tours will
begin at the Conrad Education and Research Center located
at 137 West Michigan Avenue in DeLand.
Reservations are required. For more information call 386740-6813, visit DelandHouse.com or email DelandHouse@
msn.com.
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coverartist
We Are All in
This Together
Kelly Simpson
Cover artist and schoolteacher Kelly
Simpson paints exclusively with acrylics
and pure color, maintaining that white
“dilutes the passion and fierceness of a
painting.” The artist covers a wide array
of subjects with her vibrant palette,
from still-life renderings of fruits and
flowers to abstracts and portraits.
Simpson’s grandmother taught her
to paint at an early age, and she later
returned to the art form after developing health issues. “It started out as a
therapeutic activity, but then became
something greater. I like to take ugly
events and transform them into something positive,” she says.
Much of her inspiration comes
from stories in the news or her elementary school students, many coming
to the U.S. to escape conflict in their
home countries. “I like to portray
cultures working together,” she says,
depicting multicultural women linking arms across the globe, as on this
month’s cover.
Simpson’s work has appeared
across the Pacific Northwest and graced
the pages of a children’s coloring
book, an Indian college magazine and
booklets promoting women’s issues.
She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her
family and a chocolate Labrador.
Visit the artist’s portfolio at
KellysArtFromTheSoul.com.
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The Art of Zen Tea
T
“
ea has always been an important part of
Chinese culture. Long considered a medicinal
staple, tea has also enhanced an appreciation of
literature, art and philosophy. The practice of Zen
tea culture brings the spirit and wisdom of human
beings to a higher orbit,” says Jacky Lee, founder
of Oriental Zen Tea.
According to Lee, good tea starts from the tea
tree. “Oriental Zen Tea comes from ancient tea
trees that grow at high altitudes deep in the forests
of the Fanjing Mountains. This wild tea embodies
Zen: a harmonious relationship between mankind
and nature,” he says.
Lee came upon this tea mountain while painting in Guizhou Province years
ago. He taught the local residents how to maintain sustainability while harvesting
the tea leaves, so that the essence of the wild tea expresses itself.
A Chinese artist and celebrity, Lee is known for creativity and design, and has
won over one hundred international awards. His vision is to make Zen Tea available to all people who respect the balance of nature, harmony and health.
Lee, along with translator Kristin Johnson, will be a featured guest on “Your
Health Matters” on February 2 at 9:30 a.m. on WNDB 1150AM/93.5FM. In addition, the community can meet the pair in person for The Art of Zen Tea: Seminar and
Ceremony being held February 4 from 11 a.m. to noon at Debbie’s Health Foods in
Orange City and from 1 to 2 p.m. at Debbie’s Health Foods in Port Orange. For more information visit DebbiesHealthFoods.com. Location: 3850 S Nova Rd.,
Port Orange. For more information, call 386-763-7046 or visit DebbiesHealthFoods.com. See ad on page 2 and 9.
Psychic Medium New to Ormond Beach
C
arl Seaver, psychic medium, is pleased to announce the
opening of his new office at 1452 North U.S. Highway
1 in Ormond Beach. His primary services are evidential
mediumship and psychic readings. When asked the difference between the two, Seaver comments, “Mediumship is
the ability to communicate with the discarnate and to be
able to provide proof of existence, and to provide evidence
of their personal characteristics, nature, etc. A psychic
reading is obtaining and providing information about a
client’s life path by other means aside from the five basic
senses.”
According to Seaver, the grief of losing a loved one is
something all of us have experienced, or will experience at some time in our lives.
“While pain can subside over time, the feeling of wishing our loved one was still
a part of our life never leaves,” he explains. “For most people who are religious or
spiritual and believe in life after death, there can still be many unanswered questions as to how much—if at all—our departed loved ones are with us, and are they
still able to share in our joys and comfort us during periods of sorrow?”
Seaver helps bridge the gap between the two worlds of life, and life after life
by connecting his clients to their loved ones who are in spirit. His gifts of communication have helped many people throughout the world verify the continuation of life and that our departed loved ones are still very much involved, and far
from departed.
For more information and to book an appointment, call 732-814-8576 or visit
CarlSeaver.com. See ad on page14 and 46.
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Plant a Living Loving Memorial
M
oments in time can create a shift in our
lives. This is what happened to Barbara
Kangas after the death of her mother. Out
of that experience she began a research
project that culminated in the creation of
a new green burial business, Living Loving
Memorials, which offers an opportunity for
family members to plant a living memorial
to commemorate a loved one’s life.
“My mom had just passed away,”
recalls Kangas. “Lost without mom, I literally felt chills when
my cousin posted a picture of the Eco Urn on Facebook. I also
discovered a new mission in my life, I wanted to help others
turn their lost loved one into a living memorial, with the added
benefit of being environmentally-minded by planting a tree,
plant or bush.”
Kangas couldn’t imagine a better way to spend her days
than helping others obtain an urn to honor their beloved
family member or pet. Once the cremation has occurred a
portion of the ashes can be used to plant a tree, bush or indoor
plant for a living memorial and still have a traditional burial if
desired. “I was excited to learn that if you have ashes at home
you can still use them in an Eco Urn to memorialize your
loved one back to nature through the Eco Urn,” shares Kangas.
For more information, visit LivingLovingMemorials.com or
contact Barbara Kangas at 386-878-3610. See ad on page 44.
The Power of Dance for
Parkinson’s Disease
T
he Volusia Flagler Family YMCA is now offering Dance
for PD classes. With the help of professionally trained
experts, participants will explore stretching, strengthening
muscles, balance and rhythm through instruction and energizing music. No dance experience required.
The Dance for PD program is built on one fundamental premise: professionally-trained dancers are movement
experts whose knowledge is useful to persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Dancers know all about stretching and
strengthening muscles, and about balance and rhythm. They
know about the power of dance to concentrate mind, body
and emotion on movement because they use their thoughts,
imagination, eyes, ears and touch to control their bodies
every day.
Thanks to generous support from the Parkinson’s Association of Greater Daytona Beach, this class is offered free of
charge to those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.
Dance for PD is available throughout the week at multiple
family centers. Visit vfymca.org for program availability in
your area. To learn more about the Volusia Flagler Family
YMCA’s Healthy Living Programs, contact Bev Johnson at
386-738-9622 extension 313 or via email at bjohnson@
vfymca.org.
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Love Whole Foods
Celebrates 25 Years
L
ove Whole Foods will be celebrating
its 25th anniversary in a week-long
celebration being held from February 8
to 14. During this week, exclusive sales,
samples and raffles will take place in
both the Ormond Beach and Port Orange locations.
Love Whole Foods owner, Mitchell Booth, will kick off
the festivities in Ormond Beach with a re-telling of “The Love
Story” under the stars. Booth will share memories from the
very beginning of his journey of bringing Love Whole Foods
to life, along with his passion for clean living followed by
a Q&A session as guests sit around a warm fire and enjoy
complimentary s’mores, cider and hot chocolate.
The week-long celebration will continue with day two
featuring a lecture on digestive health by King Bio’s David
Gerhardt titled “Homeopathy Made Easy”. On day three,
Dr. Richard Passwater will present “Beautiful Hair, Skin and
Nails.” Miami radio personality, Jolie Root, C.N., will discuss
“Whole Body Healing: Healthy Head and Heart” on day four.
Day five is Physical Friday with local fitness instructors—furry
friends are invited as well. Day six features a family-friendly
health fair and day seven culminates the event with raffles,
drawings and freebies at both locations.
Location: 275 Williamson Blvd., Ormond Beach and 1633
Taylor Rd., Port Orange. For more information, call 386-6775236, 386-767-6543 or visit LoveWholeFoods.com. See ad
on page 19 and 44.
Old Florida
Plantation Tour
O
nce a year the Ormond
Beach Historical Society
and Tomoka State Park sponsor a tour of area plantations
with interpretative guides,
music and re-enactors. This
self-driving tour will be held
February 7. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with guided tours of
the Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park located at 3501 Old
Kings Road in Flagler County. At 11:30 a.m. re-enactors will
tell the stories of James Ormond and Thomas Henry Dummett at James Ormond Park, the site of the Ormond Tomb.
Bring a lunch to enjoy at Tomoka State Park on the site of the
Oswald Plantation. Guided walking tours within the park will
begin at 1 p.m.
The tour will be held, rain or shine. Participants are asked
to dress appropriately and bring water and bug repellant.
Cost: $12 ($10 OBHS members) adults; $5 children ages
8 to12. Space is limited. Reservations required. Purchase
tickets at the MacDonald House, 38 E. Granada Blvd., or call
386-677-7005 for reservations. For more information, visit
OrmondHistory.org.
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My Town, I’m Part of It
A
ll high school seniors living
in Ponce Inlet are encouraged to apply for the Margie
Jones Memorial Scholarship.
This $1,500 scholarship, being
offered by The Garden Club of
Ponce Inlet, will be awarded
at the club’s special Arbor Day
meeting on April 22. Thanks to
community support of the club’s
special events throughout the year, in 2015, five students
received various levels of financial awards totaling $5,000.
This scholarship is intended to assist in the continuing
education of a high school senior upon graduation. The applicant is asked to prepare a 500-word essay on the topic “My
Town, I’m part of it, I’m proud of it.” They will also submit a
resume of school, extracurricular and community activities
and indicate which educational institution they plan to attend
after graduation. A letter of recommendation is also required.
The application is available at the Ponce Inlet Community
Center, 4670 S. Peninsula Dr. in Ponce Inlet. The deadline for
receipt is March 18. Contact Sherry Utter for more information.
Great Yoga Wall in South Daytona
S
oraya Sanchez, E-RYT 500 Certified Therapeutic Yoga, children
and family yoga, SUP Yoga and early
childhood educator, is the founder
and owner of Daytona Anahata Yoga
(DAY) in South Daytona.
DAY studio is a sanctuary for all
ages and abilities to be present, find
peace, balance, perspective and a
community of conscious connection. “Our focus is on alignment-based and restorative yoga
practices. We provide all the necessary equipment and props
such as blocks, chairs, bolsters and straps,” says Sanchez.
“Very unique to the studio is the Great Yoga Wall, a system
originally designed by BKS Iyengar, where we use adjustable
straps and bars attached to the wall to accommodate all body
types to help with alignment and to deepen poses by opening and creating space in the body using therapeutic techniques. In this unique practice, gravity can be appreciated
and utilized as a natural form of resistance which can help
students develop overall strength and flexibility. The benefits
of using the yoga wall are endless.”
DAY is proud to offer a variety of classes for beginners to
advanced level, from gentle to therapeutic to SUP. “We are a
hands-on studio; our teachers are very dedicated to getting
our students better. We teach from the ‘heart’. We’re looking
for a part-time yoga teacher to join our team,” adds Sanchez.
Location: 2100 S. Ridgewood Ave., Ste. 2 in South Daytona.
For more information, call 336-912-1229 or visit D-A-Yoga.
com. See ad on page 47.
Eco-friendly Hair Studio in
Downtown DeLand
D
avid Sepulveda is opening the
doors to Sepulveda Hair Studio
in downtown DeLand this month,
bringing19 years of experience in
the hair care industry with him.
This 1996 graduate of Las Vegas
Hair Academy is also bringing with
him the Organic Way (Oway), a
professional organic hair color,
care and styling line with biodynamic, organic and fair
trade ingredients. “These high quality formulations achieve
professional results without the use of common salon
toxins. It will immerse you in a multi-sensorial, non-toxic
salon experience with active botanicals and pure essential
oils,” explains Sepulveda.
His studio, which has a relaxing boutique atmosphere,
is dedicated to offering products and services that are better
for people and the planet. “We are learning in the beauty
industry that what we put on our heads affects our whole
body. Many hair products, even some top of the line color
and hair products in salons today, are toxic to the human
body. That’s why we offer Oway hair color and styling
products. They’re good for the body and not toxic to you
because they contain essential oils and plant butters and,
most importantly, no ammonia. These nourishing ingredients provide extra protection for the hair and scalp resulting
in shiny, healthy color without irritation. They also come in
recyclable aluminum tubes.” Natural Awakenings Family of
Franchises Keeps Growing
N
atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC)
recently welcomed new
publishers that completed
a training program in early
December at the corporate
headquarters in Naples,
Florida. NAPC staff spent
several days with entrepreneurs launching a new Natural
Awakenings edition in the Dominican Republic and those
taking over publication of the existing Western Michigan and
North Central Florida magazines.
Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman
with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings
has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy
living lifestyle publications in the world, serving nearly 4
million readers each month via 95 magazines serving cities
across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.
“Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being
and the sustainability of Planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of
publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers
with the resources they need to create a healthier, happier
world that works for all living things.”
For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published
or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com. See ad, page 48.
Location: 110 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. For more information
and to book your next appointment, call 386-822-9587 or
visit m.vagaro.com/SepulvedaHairStudio. See ad on page 46.
New Therapists at Healing Zone
T
he Healing Zone in New
Smyrna Beach is pleased to
welcome massage therapists,
Connie Massey, LMT, and April
Gleason, LMT, to their team.
New Smyrna Beach native
Connie Massey utilizes deep
tissue and therapeutic massage
to help increase blood flow, relieve pain, improve sleep and
provide relaxation to her clients.
April Gleason customizes her massage by blending
traditional techniques with trigger point therapy, deep tissue,
stretching, cupping and essential oils. In addition, she is a
Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist with specialized training in massage for children with special needs, autism and
those affected by trauma.
The Healing Zone is a partnership between Be Well
Chiropractic and Family Nutrition.
Location: 515 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach. To schedule an
appointment, call 386-402-8997. See ad on page 31 and 45.
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Monthly Meditative Writing
Classes and More
C
Florida: A Land Remembered
T
he next Discover our History
lecture series, presented by the
Ormond Beach Historical Society, is
being held at 10 a.m. on February 27.
This month’s speaker Rick Smith, son
of author Patrick Smith, will give a talk
titled “Florida Is a Land Remembered.”
Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m.
Admission: free. Location: The Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 North
Beach St., Ormond Beach. For more
information, call 386-677-7005 or visit
OrmondHistory.org.
arole Fontaine, founder of Inspired Creations, Inc.,
is excited to announce she will be teaching monthly
meditative writing classes at The Funky Trunk Treasures in
DeLand. Her next class titled “Heal Your Money Karma”
will be held at 6 p.m. on February 15.
Fontaine is a graphic designer with over 25 years’
experience. As a graphic designer she spent years working
for a design agency, then owned and operated a sailing magazine, followed by 10
years of designing packaging for the dietary supplement industry. Unsatisfied with
the corporate world and experiencing severe health issues, she reinvented herself
and launched Inspired Creations Inc. offering a variety of professional design services, including a designer line of handmade crystal jewelry.
Fontaine is an avid health nut, daily yoga practitioner, certified life coach and
Reiki master who teaches personal growth workshops on meditation, writing and
empowerment. This advocate for health and wellness was recently featured on
Debbie’s Health Food store radio show “Your Health Matters.” In addition, she is
the organizer of Shakti Dance Florida and will soon bring this wonderful practice
of Kundalini yoga and dance blend to central Florida.
“I’ve been living aboard a sailboat for 20 years with my husband and recently moved to DeLand to plant roots. My greatest inspiration is to inspire others,”
she shares.
To register for the writing class visit FunkyTrunkTreasures.com. For more information, contact 954-471-6615, [email protected] or visit InspiredLifeByCarole.com. See ad on page 43.
Organic Hair Care Beachside
M
aureen Hall, Board Certified Master Colorist, has enjoyed a successful organic hair
salon in Maryland and is excited to bring her 30
years of hairstyling experience and the beauty of
organic hair care to New Smyrna Beach.
My Organic Salon specializes in hair color,
hair cutting and design while using only the
purest vegan, gluten-free and organic styling
products. “Whether you are seeking to eliminate
any and all chemicals by choosing henna hair
color, or you wish to greatly reduce the amounts
used by choosing Organic Colour Systems, the
ammonia-free professional hair color line that
uses certified organic ingredients and the fewest
chemicals possible to create natural results, there is a hair color option for you, all
in a private, perfume-free hair studio providing personal attention, with only one
client seen at a time,” says Hall.
Hall offers effective and safe products for beautiful hair in an atmosphere that
allows everyone to breathe easier. “From the formaldehyde-free flooring and cabinetry, non-VOC paints and re-purposed furnishings, the decor in the salon follows the
same principles applied to the products and services offered to my clients. I’d like
to give all women, including those with chemical sensitivities, a comfortable salon
experience that offers natural options for professional hair coloring,” she says.
Location: New Smyrna Beach (beach side on 10th Ave.) Hours by appointment.
Complete address is provided when scheduling. Call 386-402-4588 or email [email protected]. See ad on page 31 and 46.
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Hope to HelpFoundation
H
ope to Help Foundation was founded to benefit women
in Flagler County diagnosed with breast and gynecological cancer. “The loving creation of Hope to Help Foundation has been a journey inspired by my patients, the women
of Flagler County and those that I’ve met during my own
healing cancer journey,” says Dr. Karen Toppi, gynecologist and founder. “Our mission is to improve and sustain the
health and well-being of a woman with cancer by providing
emotional support, education and partnering her physician’s
medical treatment with holistic services.”
Foundation services include a learning institute with
classes and workshops, a website and app providing indepth resources, and medical services.
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Hope to Help is committed to the thoughtful and compassionate combination of traditional medical treatment and
integrative medicine. “We work cooperatively with a woman,
her physician and family to create an integrative care plan
created to suit each individual’s unique needs,” says Toppi.
Location: 25 Florida Park Dr., Ste. A, Palm Coast. To learn
more, call 386-225-4507or visit h2hf.org.
Peace by Peace
D
ebbie’s Health Foods in Port
Orange is pleased to welcome
its newest member of their team,
Nicki Graf, an eight year veteran
of the natural foods business. Leon
Cerankowski, co-owner of Debbie’s
Health Foods along with his wife,
Debbie, says, “Nicki is one of those
rare people who lights up every
room she enters, radiating health and
a vitality that’s contagious. In fact,
just a short conversation with her
inspires you to feel that she could be
a catalyst for your own healing.”
A firm believer in the old adage “You are what you eat,”
Graf feels that the dinner plate is where true health begins.
She credits her upbringing with giving her a balanced
perspective on sustainable living. When it comes to healthy
eating, she draws inspiration from her childhood home in
Louisiana—a shrimp boat! Graf shares, “Growing up on a
boat brings you close to nature. It’s where I developed an
appreciation for food that’s caught fresh and simply prepared with all natural ingredients. In Louisiana, I was never
far from a healthy meal.”
Proud to be joining one of the longest-standing health
food stores in the area, Graf is passionate about fitness, and
looks forward to helping customers with their questions
concerning dieting, weight loss and exercise, as well as skin
and hair health. Cerankowski affirms, “Our store is a winning team of players that provides great customer service,
and Nicki has already proven to be a great fit.”
Location: 3850 S Nova Rd., Port Orange. For more information, call 386-763-7046 or visit DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
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eace by Peace,
a nursery and
nonprofit founded
by Russell and Garrett Collins of Orange
City, donated indoor
air purifying plants to
four Volusia County
schools in January
bringing the number of
recipient schools for the Green Classroom Initiative to six.
These schools include Reading Edge Academy in
Debary, Orange City Elementary School, Manatee Cove
Elementary School in Orange City, Discovery Elementary
School in Deltona, and the Highbanks Learning Center in
Debary.
In recent weeks, Peace by Peace has donated to Blue
Lake Elementary School in Deland, and Chisholm Elementary School in New Smyrna Beach. It is expanding its Green
Classroom Initiative into more Volusia County schools and
will be moving into surrounding counties in the near future.
Peace by Peace specializes in natural and organic
gardening. It actively builds community and school gardens
as a way to increase access to healthy, local food. These
gardens increase the amount of pollinators which, in turn,
help increase food production. Butterfly gardens are being
built to serve as way stations for migratory butterflies.
The Collins brothers will be working with Manatee
Cove Elementary School on its butterfly garden as well.
“The best way to build a garden is to break down tree material, and the process of mounding wood is called ‘hugelkultur.’ This design supports water conservation and long-term
production. Tree removal and trimming companies are an
excellent source of garden building material,” says Russell.
Photo: Garret Collins
Debbie’s Welcomes New Team Member
P
If you or someone you know would like to work on this
project, or donate land or resources to help build a garden,
e-mail [email protected], visit PeacebyPeaceUSA.weebly.com, Facebook.com/PeacebyPeaceUSA or
Twitter.com/PeacebyPeaceUS.
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healthbriefs
Kids Learn Social Skills Through
Pretending and Joking
R
esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has
found that toddlers with parents that played with them
using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning,
imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways.
The researchers tested children between 16 and 24
months old in two phases. The first utilized action play
among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among
40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing
their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy.
During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using
words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things.
The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to
distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand
intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to
understand pretending and joking communications.
Neti Pot
Solutions for
Sinus Problems
N
eti pots, used for centuries in Asian
cultures to support nasal health
and eliminate toxins from the nasal
mucosa, have become increasingly
popular in the Western world.
People use the small Aladdin’s
lamp-looking pots to help flush sinuses,
usually by pouring a mild solution of
unrefined sea salt and water from one
nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate
mucous membranes). The process
flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria,
fungi and other microorganisms.
Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus
infections. Some experts recommend
a stronger remedy if an infection is
present.
“The bacteria and fungus stick
rather well to the nasal mucosa and
few are flushed out with saline flushes,”
remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of
Nature’s Rite. LLC. “Most of these nasty
pathogens adhere to the mucosa with
what is called a biofilm. Within this
slime layer, they are well protected and
thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so
a small saline bath once a day doesn’t
bother them much at all.”
To deal with stubborn sinus
problems, Frank likes using the neti
pot with a colloidal silver wash that is
retained in the nostrils for ten minutes.
This can be supported with regular
intra-nasal spraying of the colloid
throughout the day.
For more information, call 888-4654404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.
com. See ad on page 23.
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Lions Untamed
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together
in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Ocean Wear
Adidas Using Plastic Ocean
Debris to Make Shoes
Athletic shoemaker Adidas has teamed up
with New York-based Parley for the Oceans,
a multidisciplinary organization with a
passion for protecting the oceans, to make
footwear out of garbage. Available soon,
the soft upper part of the shoe is knitted
entirely from waste and debris pulled from
the ocean, including yarn and fibers—just some of the estimated 5.25 trillion pieces
of trash in the sea. With no extra material left over, nothing goes to waste; the shoes
also incorporate illegal fishing nets taken from poachers.
Adidas executive Eric Liedtke suggests the technology could move beyond
shoes and find its way to T-shirts, shorts and other apparel. A full line of similar
consumer-ready products will be integrated into the Adidas line this year.
The larger issue goes beyond recycling and repurposing to avoid waste altogether. Plastic takes more than 450 years to decompose, so conservationists and
researchers at Parley for the Oceans hope to re-imagine plastics by designing
a renewable solution. In cleaning up our oceans, we protect ecosystems, food
sources, jobs and local economies.
Source: Upworthy
Nice Spice
McCormick Going Non-GMO
McCormick, the world’s largest spice company,
plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line
by 2016. In response to increased consumer
demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its
overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S.
will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all
McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S.
They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as
part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product
introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available.
McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health
benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although
food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems.
“Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure
ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer
Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are
committed to continuing to evolve.”
Shrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts
Bill Cunningham, CEO of
Dallas-based
Fun Time
Shows, the
largest Shrine
Circus producer in the
country, says he’ll no longer produce
shows featuring elephants, tigers, lions
or other wild animals. Cunningham
says, “These animals are very special;
we cohabit the Earth with them and
they are deserving of our respect and
awe. They’re not here to perform tricks
for our entertainment.”
He says, “I’ve tried to listen to
the mothers that said they didn’t want
their kids to grow up and learn that the
animals they saw had been probed,
poked, prodded and chained to a floor.”
The move has received an outpouring
of support from outside the industry,
including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Cunningham’s Shrine Circuses will
still feature high wire acts, human cannonballs, trapeze artists and motorcycle
tricks, along with performing horses and
dogs. “The horses and dogs act in true
collaboration with their owners,” says
Cunningham. “We feel the audience
still wants to see domestic animals.”
Source: GreenSourceDFW.org
A smile is a
curve that sets
everything straight.
~Phyllis Diller
Source: NaturalNews.com
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communityspotlightonart
Beaux Arts of
Central Florida
by Heather L. Pastor
A
rtists by nature are introverts, usually
working their creative magic from the
depths of solitude. But most also have
the need, on occasion, to collaborate and
find community with others who can relate to
the idiosyncrasies of their chosen profession.
When they partner up like creative couples
throughout history like Frida Kahlo and Diego
Rivera or Ushio and Noriko Shinohara, they
can influence and encourage each other to greatness. When
a group of artists engage each other in friendly competition
like “Three Musketeers”: Kenny Scharf, Jean-Michel Basquiat
and Keith Haring did in the alternative art scene of 1980s
New York or the Impressionists in Fountainbleau they push
each other to redefine themselves and their work. Or in
Picasso and Braque’s professional pairing, they develop new
movements in art history—like Cubism.
To this day artists are drawn to one another and inclined
to create formal clubs. They’re associated by common interest but don’t always have a bricks and mortar building in
which to convene. One of those organizations is Beaux Arts.
Beaux Arts of Volusia County was founded by artist
and teacher Lillian “Lu” Belmont and her students in 1962.
Their objective as defined on the group’s website is “to strive
for excellence and originality, explore various media and
techniques, and contribute a personal fresh approach to the
diversity of today’s art.”
Over time, they began drawing talented members from a
broader geographic range and changed the name of the organization to reflect it. Beaux Arts of Central Florida is a group
of 50 exhibiting artists who use a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, printmaking,
collage, sculpture, ceramics, woodcarving, metal smithing,
photography and fiber. “Most of [our] artists are seasoned
professionals, or up and coming artists with new and exciting
ideas and techniques,” says Carolyn Land, member/Treasurer.
What sets this group apart from other art organizations
in the area? “It’s by invitation only membership for professional and semiprofessional artists striving for excellence,”
explains Land. “Names are submitted to the executive board
along with a portfolio of work. Their work, accomplishments, and ability to bring a freshness
and vitality to the creative process are reviewed,
and their membership is voted on.”
The members of Beaux Arts of Central
Florida hold two regular shows a year that are
organized by the exhibition chairpersons. The
exhibits are held at different locations all over
Volusia County. Land says they are always looking for additional opportunities. “We welcome
invitations by venues for us to show our work at other times,
as well as for our scheduled shows.”
Their next exhibit is at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in the Henderson Welcome Center. The opening will
be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 3.
For more information visit BeauxArtsFL.com.
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localenvironmentspotlight
Take a Hike!
by Jacqueline Bodnar
Places to Hike near Flagler County
Betty Steflik Memorial Preserve
815 Moody Ln.
Flagler Beach
Bulow Creek State Park
3351 Old Dixie Hwy.
Ormond Beach
F
amed naturalist John
Muir once said, “Of
all the paths you take
in life, make sure a few of
them are dirt.” What he
knew then, that we know
even better now, is that
hitting the trail for a hike
is not only good for your
body, but it’s good for the
mind, too. It’s an activity
that nearly anyone can
engage in, it costs next
to nothing, and you walk
away with both mental
and physical health benefits. Plus, right
here in Volusia and Flagler counties we
are fortunate to have many great trails
just waiting to be explored.
In Flagler County, you can spend
some time hiking and learning a little
history of the area by making a stop off
at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
in Palm Coast. The park offers several
hiking trails, including the Bella Vista,
which winds its way through a coastal
hammock system. As you make your
way along this 1.7 mile
trail you can hear the
roar of the ocean waves
nearby, see beautiful mature live oak trees covered
with ferns, and check out
historic artifacts. The trail
also crosses over the old
highway A1A, giving you
the option to walk part of
it and lengthen your trek,
or just take a peek down
this serene part of Old
Florida.
February is prime
hiking season in Florida. Whether you
visit a state park or one of the many
other conservation areas in the region,
it’s the perfect month for visiting some
trails and exploring the area’s natural
environment. It’s always a good idea if
you are going hiking to take water and
bug repellant along. If possible, get
a trail map from the park office, and
always pay attention to the colored
trail blazes, which will help guide you
along the path.
Gamble Rogers Memorial State
Recreation Area
3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd.
Flagler Beach
Haw Creek Preserve State Park
1105 County Rd. 2007
Bunnell
North Peninsula State Park
40 Highbridge Rd.
Ormond-by-the-Sea
Washington Oaks Gardens State
Park
6400 N. Ocean Shore Blvd.
Palm Coast
Invite a friend, take a child, or take
to the trail alone. Hiking gives us the
ability to spend more time in nature,
which is a great way to reduce stress,
clear the mind, and help make us happier people overall. Don’t let hiking season pass you by this year without hitting
the trails and reaping the rewards.
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THE POWER
OF FRIENDSHIP
It Sustains, Nourishes
and Supports Us
by Judith Fertig
For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges,
motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms,
crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up
between unlikely confidants.
C
hildhood friends Matt Damon
and Ben Affleck collaborated on
the Oscar-winning screenplay
for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis
competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for
a gal-pal getaway after a major match.
Country music artists Garth Brooks and
Trisha Yearwood married following an
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18-year friendship; “We had a lot more
in common than I ever dreamed we
did,” says Brooks.
Rafts of research confirm how
friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of
New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before
penning Friendfluence: The Surprising
Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are.
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She notes that among the varied and
perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep
better, stop smoking and even survive a
major illness.”
An ongoing, two-decade-plus
study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the
Flinders University Centre for Ageing
Studies, in Australia, found those with
a large network of friends outliving
others with the fewest friends by 22
percent. The University of Chicago
National Opinion Research Center also
reports people with five or more close
friends as 50 percent more likely to
describe themselves as “very happy”
than those maintaining fewer confidants.
“Friends past and present play
powerful and often unappreciated
roles in determining our sense of self
and the direction of our lives,” says
Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and
assignments to each other, so having
friends that share your career interests
and aspirations can get you much
farther than you could ever get on
your own.”
Make New Friends,
Keep the Old
Today, making and keeping friends
can be challenging, due to distance,
frequent life changes, overprotective
parenting and substituting social media
for more intimate face time. It all makes
friendship more fluid than we might
realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San
Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles.
com, a women’s friendship matching
site and author of Friendships Don’t
Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a
Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus
the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about
deepening such relationships.
“Most of us replace half of our
close friends every seven years,” says
Nelson. Although this might seem
alarming, she considers it a natural ebb
and flow. “We all need a couple of very
close friends, while others that come
and go might just be what we currently
need—at work or school, among firsttime parents, in a new neighborhood,
starting a job, in retirement or during
some other life change,” she says.
Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married
middle school teacher in Vancouver,
Canada, has enjoyed great friendships
with women, including his wife, partly
because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in
sports. But when a close female friend
moved away, he wanted to expand
his circle to include men. He joined
a group called The Barley Brethren
that sample craft beers and talk about
life. Although not into suds, he values
“having a safe and enjoyable place
to discuss deep issues, victories and
temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s
over-simplification, though.” Finding a
group of men he can feel a part of has
validated him, making this unique man
still feel like one of the guys.
Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship
as starting with a mutually agreeable
acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone
that we find similarities with. Then the
original bond can enter the confirmed
friend category. A group of friends, like
a longtime book club, can constitute
a community. The highest level is the
committed friend that has evolved into
a trusted and valuable life companion.
Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical
counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has
such a lifelong friend. She met Doug
Reed, now a pharmacist, when both
were in their high school musical, Once
Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense
of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still
the most honest yet kindest person I’ve
met,” she says. Soon, their mothers
became friends, too, and the two teens
would pair up for family weddings. Then
she went to college and married and he
moved away; yet they stayed in touch
through mutual friends and their moms,
catching up in person when he returned
to his hometown.
Seventeen years after they first met,
by which time Sarah was divorced, the
two discussed taking their friendship to
the next level and soon married. “It was
a big decision to commit, because we
knew so much about each other,” she
says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”
Safety Net
In trying times, friends can surround
us with positive energy, says Madisyn
Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of
the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland,
Oregon. “The people we love form
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a protective barrier that buffers and
shields us from many of the world’s
more crippling blows,” including
receiving hurtful slights from others.
How we make friends has been
altered by today’s social landscape,
which includes working parents and
Amber Alerts. The days of children freely
roaming their neighborhood discovering
friends to play with are, unfortunately,
over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo,
Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of
Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother.
“My long-term friendships from
childhood were all built around being
neighbors and playing together just
because we wanted to,” recalls White.
With today’s safety concerns and
work-life challenges, parents now set
up playdates, a more structured, less
organic way of fostering childhood
friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success.
White has some misgivings about
this modern-day approach. “When I
think about that one little gleaming
seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s
often because I don’t think it’s fair that
I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’
for my kid to have some friends.”
Besties and Buddies
Automatic playdates—with siblings—often enhance family ties through lifelong
friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent
representative in Florence, Massachusetts.
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Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general
manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York
City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies
have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more
into meal ingredients and preparation,
while Amelia loves pouring wine and
making sure everyone is comfortable.
“Together,” says Sally, “we create
total hospitality, from lavish Passover
seders to Friday nights with friends.”
She notes that her sister is the only
other person who understands what
the world looks like through the Ekus
girls’ perspective.
Some adults might never meet faceto-face, but become friends via social
media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner
of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France,
with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts]
is how I meet and make personal friends
and keep in touch on a daily basis. As
an expat, this is important because I
often feel far from family and friends
that understand me, share common
interests and ideas and speak the same
language—and I don’t necessarily mean
English.” Her high-tech circle ranges
from hometown pals to new friends
in the food community and political
forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I
find them all at the same time!”
Nelson remarks, “No one is saying
Facebook should replace visits, nights
out and phone calls, but in a world
where most of us wish we felt closer to
a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to
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use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.”
Differences in age needn’t be a
hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing
professional in Boston, attended area
social gatherings where she regularly
encountered a museum director and
his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic
couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite
their being from different generations.
“My friend teaches me a lot about
being vital and vibrant,” she says.
Expanding Circles
Becoming friends with people of different
ages, languages and social standing gives
us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson.
With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson
views friendship as a type of health
club in which we develop our empathy,
forgiveness and compassion muscles
through practice. “Friendships are the
way we become better people,” she says.
Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to
a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it
easier to do the same for people we’ve
not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace
happens one friend at a time.
Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs
at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.
com from Overland Park, KS.
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and violent solutions are modeled, yoga
empowers children to pause and take a
breath so they can own what’s happened,
move through it and move on.”
“I like yoga because it makes me
feel like there is calm all around me,”
says 8-year-old Biko Cooper.
Dee Marie, the Boulder, Colorado, founder and executive director
of Calming Kids, a nonprofit program
that integrates yoga into the classroom
to foster a nonviolent atmosphere, says,
“When a child learns through yoga how
to feel a sense of themselves and begins
to understand their self-worth and stand
tall in their power, they can begin to regulate their breath and their emotions.”
These invaluable skills stay with
children through adulthood.
healthykids
Mindful Minutes
for
Little
Ones
Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax
by Julianne Hale
A
merican kids’ school, after-school
and weekend schedules now rival
the hectic pace of their multitasking parents. Like their adult counterparts,
youngsters need time to decompress
from the pressures of life and be present
in their own skin, and yoga provides the
tools to accomplish this.
Most adults take to their yoga mat
to create harmony in their body and
mind, increase flexibility and balance,
build muscle tone and strength, and
because it makes them feel great. These
same benefits apply to children as their
developing bodies and minds respond
to yoga on a deep level, both on and off
the mat.
Start with Watching Breath
“Breathing and mindfulness practices
are important for children,” explains
Mariam Gates, the Santa Cruz, California, creator of the Kid Power Yoga
Program and author of Good Morning
Yoga and the upcoming Good Night
Yoga. “There is so much that children
are not in control of in their everyday
lives; to give them a way to physically
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process their experience, to self-soothe
and find their own internal source of
strength, is crucial.”
“Having kids experience simply
paying attention to their breath as it
comes all the way in and moves all the
way out can serve them well in every
area of their lives going forward,”
says Gates. In the classroom, it
transfers to learning skills benefited by the ability to focus.
From toddlers to teens,
children can have a difficult
time processing and controlling
their emotions, which are
vital life skills. Carla Tantillo, founder of Mindful
Practices, a Chicago-area
wellness organization, has
found that yoga and the
practice of mindfulness help children
express themselves
in constructive ways.
She observes, “In any
situation, especially
in communities where
reactivity, impulsiveness
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Educators are starting to take notice of
yoga’s benefits for children, including
those with attention deficit disorders
or autism, but yoga practice is still rare
among school-age children. As encouragement, “Make it fun,” advises Gates.
“It’s essential to create experiences that
feel accessible and enjoyable for kids.
They must feel empowered to do it themselves and take over the experience.”
Six-year-old Carmen Wheeler
likes doing yoga with her dad. “Yoga
gets me feeling strong and it really
calms me down,” she says. Music can
help children relax and focus during
their practice. Soothing basic instrumentals are good to start; an Internet
search for yoga music for kids reveals
many options.
Parents can assist by incorporating yoga into a child’s daily
bedtime ritual. “Do whatever
they are willing to do with them,”
counsels Marie. “Start by lying on
the bedroom floor, doing stretches and focusing on breathing.
Then move to the bed and
teach some relaxation and
visualization techniques.”
Marie cautions
parents against insisting
that their child’s yoga
practice mirror their
own. “We have to meet
children where they are.”
Adults think that yoga
has to look a certain way,
but sometimes children don’t
necessarily want to do the postures
we’re familiar with. The best teaching
reaches each individual child in a way
that resonates with them because yoga is
a lifestyle, not an exercise regimen,” she
says. Yoga novices and parents that prefer specific guidance can take advantage
of local studio classes for children and
families or use DVDs, online streaming
services and instruction books.
Kevin Day, age 5, regularly starts his
days with a Boat pose. “I like it because
you can do it with a friend,” he says.
Lisa Flynn, the Dover, New Hampshire, founder and chief executive
officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4
Classrooms, is optimistic about the future. “In 10 years, I envision social and
emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness integrated at every school and
mandated by educational policy,” she
says. In addition to improved physical,
social, emotional and cognitive health
and wellness of the students, teachers
and parents, she foresees “a positive
shift in the overall school climate.”
Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and
Natural Awakenings franchise magazine editor in Cleveland, TN.
Cultivating Mindfulness
in the Classroom
by Julianne Hale
W
hen Scott Frauenheim, director of the Chicago International
Charter School (CICS) West Belden,
noticed that some students in his
kindergarten through eighth grade
urban classrooms were not fully
engaged, he decided to focus
the 2014-2015 school year on
mindfulness for both students
and faculty. He enlisted the help
of Mindful Practices, a Chicagobased school wellness organization founded by Carla Tantillo.
Using the strategies
Tantillo recommends in her
book Cooling Down Your
Classroom, teachers were
taught to involve students
in mindful minutes—short bursts
of simple yoga poses, breathing
exercises and other techniques—to
cultivate mindfulness. The initiative
proved to be powerful and helpful,
explains Frauenheim. “Soon students were able to identify areas
of personal need throughout the
day and cultivate mindfulness
within themselves using what
they learned.”
The program concluded
last year, but CICS West Belden
teachers and students continue
to use designated time to practice mindfulness in the morning
and as a classroom mental reset
when they notice that students
are distracted or unfocused
during the day. Mindful Practices’
innovative programs have
achieved similar success in
other elementary, middle and
high schools in the Chicago area.
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Alyssa Milano’s
Anti-Aging Secrets
Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young
by Gerry Strauss
A
lyssa Milano has
grown up, and most
of us have grown up
with her. From her days as
preteen tomboy Samantha
Miceli on Who’s the Boss?
to witchy woman Phoebe
Halliwell on Charmed, the
actress has been a vibrant,
relatable and beautiful
persona we’ve come to
know via television. She
was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a
young family, her Touch licensed sports
apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment
to a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle has
become another hallmark of her life.
What connection do you
see between eating organic
foods and maintaining the
energy level that your busy
life requires?
I think everything that you put into your
body has a connection to how well we
function in daily life. As a mom of two,
eating organic is a priority; when organic is not an option, it’s about finding the
healthiest accessible choices.
I eat tomatoes like other people
eat fruit and love papaya. I would put
avocado on anything. I also like to cook
with healthful herbs and spices like
garlic and onions, which is natural for
an Italian like me. We keep genetically
modified foods out of our house.
Which fitness habits embodied
by others have you made
your own?
In my Who’s the Boss? days, Tony Danza
and Judith Light were always active
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and athletic. Tony would
bring in a tap dance
teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch
breaks. Being tutored on
the set, I had no physical education classes or
sports activities, so it was
super-important for me to
see how self-motivated
they were to stay fit and
in shape. Their example
instilled a desire to take
care of myself as an adult.
What role does nature play
in your daily life?
I love being outside in my organic
garden three or more times a week.
Also, the kids and I regularly head
outside, which is an easy place to
keep them happily and healthfully
occupied without my having to jump
through hoops.
As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do
you think are especially good
for mother and child?
In the beginning, a primary benefit is
giving your child quality nourishment,
including healthy antibodies and other
goodies to support health. As they start
eating solids, it’s still about maintaining
that intimate connection until they’re
ready to be weaned and you’re ready to
surrender this last physical bond.
moment, doing the best I can every
day. I’ve also learned to be kind to
myself when I’m failing to do so or
something is annoying me due to
some unfortunate imbalance.
How do you and your husband
keep both your friendship
and love vibrant?
We work hard at maintaining a good
and healthy marriage, which can be
tested in tough times. I believe that
it’s vital to have the ability to laugh;
you have to find humor in things,
reminding yourself and each other
that there is something funny in every
daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard. When there’s no time
to eat together or be intimate, shared
laughter is an easy thing to achieve
together. Done daily, it can only make
the marriage stronger.
We enjoy date nights once or
twice a week when my parents take
care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara
and change out of yoga pants, even
if we’re just hanging out together.
Then we do little things like asking
how each other’s day went and caring
about the answer. We also look for
ways we can help each other throughout the week.
What actions does your family
emphasize in being stewards
of the Earth?
We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers,
conserving water and being kind to
animals. I cannot stress how important
it is to visit a farm and organic gardens
and orchards with children so that they
see where their food comes from. We
can’t take good food for granted.
In addition to a naturally
healthy lifestyle, what else do
you credit for your enduring
youthfulness?
How do you balance family life
with your acting career?
My secret is happiness. I’ve always
said that as long as my laugh lines are
deeper than my frown lines, I’m living
a good life.
It’s a hard balance for anyone, especially one who’s detail-oriented and
a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The
most important thing is to be in the
Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer
in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at
[email protected].
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inspiration
Effective Listening
Practices
DEEP LISTENING
by Kay Lindahl
Our Wholehearted Attention
Is Our Greatest Gift
Pay attention to the environment. Stop
other activities to listen. Clear your
desk. Turn off background noise or
move to a quiet corner.
by Kay Lindahl
P
erhaps one of the
most precious
and powerful gifts we give
another person is to
really listen to them
with quiet, fascinated
attention and our
whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at
the heart level, and we must ask
ourselves how often we listen to each
other so completely. Such listening is a
creative force. We expand, ideas come
to life and grow and we remember who
we are. It brings forth our inner spirit,
intelligence, or true self, and opens up
the space for us to thrive.
Sometimes we have to do a lot of
listening before another’s inner being
feels replenished. Some people just need
to talk and go on and on, usually in a
superficial, nervous manner. This often
happens because they have not been
truly listened to. Patience is required to
be a listening presence for such a person
long enough that they get to their center
point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary.
Some would call them miracles. Listening well takes time, skill and
a readiness to slow down to afford time
for reflection and to let
go of expectations,
judgments, boredom,
self-assertiveness
and defensiveness.
When two people
listen deeply to one
another, we sense that
we are present not only to
each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves;
something spiritual, holy or sacred.
Once we experience the depth of
being listened to like this, we naturally
begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we
interrupt someone and when we don’t.
We watch what unfolds when another
stops speaking and we ask, “Is there
anything else?”
Listening is an art that calls for
practice. Imagine if we all spent just a
few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully
present with the person we are with.
Being truly listened to and understood
yields a sigh of contentment and joy.
Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the
author of The Sacred Art of Listening,
from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.
Be present. Listen with an open, appreciative and curious mind rather than
evaluating what’s being said. Put your
own agenda aside.
Stop talking. One person speaks at a
time without interruption.
Listen for understanding. No one is
required to agree with or believe what
they hear. Let empathy and compassion
take the lead; put yourself in their shoes.
Ask for clarification. It can help a listener understand what’s being expressed.
Pause before speaking. Allow the
speaker to complete their thought,
and then wait a few seconds before
responding. Also ask, “Is there anything
else?” There almost always is.
Listen to yourself. Inquire of your
inner voice, “What wants to be expressed next?”
Signal that they’ve been heard. Encouraging body language includes empathetic facial expressions, nodding and
sympathetic postures.
Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful
Listening Practices on the author’s
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he focus of functional medicine—whole person health
care—easily expands to include
dentists trained in oral systemic health.
Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists
and doctors, this relatively new field
of prevention and wellness views the
mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar
to the way doctors of Oriental medicine
assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose
health issues throughout the body, these
systemic health dentists consider the
gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be
key signals of overall health.
American Academy for Oral
Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive
Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30
years before becoming a consultant and
public speaker on the larger perspective.
“I taught patients about the importance
of good nutrition and alerted them to
consult their physician regarding what
their mouth health might indicate about
their body’s health,” she says. While the
academy educates dental professionals
to understand the internal workings of
nutrition and what the mouth reveals
about overall well-being, “Less than
6 percent of physicians even learn
adequate basics of nutrition in medical
schools,” she notes.
Cardiovascular Health Links
Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for
dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The
Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a
course designed for medical professionals
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by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/Doneen
Method for the prevention of heart attack,
stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a
doctor of dental medicine, founder of
Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington,
Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains
that heart attack and stroke are triggered
by an inflammatory process which can be
initiated or exacerbated by periodontal
disease and abscessed teeth.
Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides
clinical proof that supports the grow-
ing association between medicine and
dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH
conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and
Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to
the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.
Respiratory Health Links
Other vital advances in oral systemic
health involve treating airway concerns
such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and
tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth,
resulting in decreased space in the airway
passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea,
which can also result in hypertension and
other problems,” advises Milligan.
In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea,
slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or
more seconds at a time. Fewer than five
episodes per hour is normal, with five
to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30
moderate and more than 30 severe.
Although 20 percent of Americans
may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and
less oxygen in the body—95 percent of
affected individuals go undiagnosed.
To help, Milligan suggests that before
going to bed we lower the thermostat
in the bedroom and avoid drinking
alcohol, smoking, watching television
or working on a computer.
Improved breathing helps assuage
snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever
and nasal congestion. Milligan cites
Patrick McKeown’s work, explained
in his book The Oxygen Advantage.
An authority on the Buteyko Breathing
Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves
oxygenation, releases more energy and
supports lifelong health and well-being.
Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help
prevent sleep apnea and also abate
temporomandibular joint disorders.
This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures
when teeth are apart, their status 95
percent of each day and night. It also
retrains muscles to keep the tongue
at the roof of the mouth and the lips
together to prevent breathing through
the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits
such as thumb sucking.
Three mechanical treatments for
sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move
the lower jaw forward, a continuous
positive airway pressure machine to aid
airway functioning, or surgery, which
is the last resort. “The real opportunity
for catching and preventing this is with
children 5 to 10 years old, when their
jaws are developing,” says Milligan.
He further cites links discovered
between the mouth and brain. “Oral
spirochetes, which normally live in the
mouth, have been found in the brains
of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Mik-
lossy, from the International Association
for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH
conference about the link between
oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth
Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology
at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis
and certain types of cancers.
All of these links are more than
enough reasons why good oral hygiene is
essential to good health,” says Milligan.
Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer
for Natural Awakenings. Connect at
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naturalpet
Bird-Watching
for Beginners
Start with a Bird
Feeder and Binoculars
by Sandra Murphy
F
or those that love animals but can’t
provide a home to a domestic pet,
wild birds are just outside the window. Between 50 and 60 million Americans list bird-watching as a hobby. To
start, all we need is a bird feeder.
For safety and comfort, position
feeders near a tree or bush at least 15
feet from windows. Scott Logan, an
Audubon Society board member in
Sherman Oaks, California, cautions,
“Birds stay alert for predators. An unmarked window looks like an escape
route. They won’t see the glass.” Products like Window Alert, a decal that
reflects ultraviolet rays birds see but
humans don’t, can prevent a crash.
A book on local birds will describe the best food to attract them,
whether residents or just passing
through. Bluebirds love mealworms.
Hummingbirds like floral nectars and
orioles prefer citrus flavors. Cardinals
and jays dine on sunflower seeds.
Always provide unseasoned, unsalted
seeds. In cold weather, also remember
to hang homemade suet combining
one part organic regular fat peanut
butter with five parts organic, nonGMO (genetically modified) corn
meal. Pour fresh water in the birdbath
daily, change hummingbird nectar every three days and discard moldy seeds
and old suet.
Feeding year-round doesn’t interfere with migration, according to the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca,
New York. Migration, nest building,
feeding a new family and staying warm
in colder weather require substantial
calories. “American goldfinches are social and will stay to eat,” adds Logan.
“Blue jays and titmouses are ‘grab-andgo’ birds.”
In Arlington, Texas, Cathy Stein, owner
of EclecticDesignChoices.com, will
participate in the Great Backyard Bird
Count this year from February 12 to
15 (Audubon.org/content/about-greatbackyard-bird-count). “One easy
resource for identifying birds is Merlin,
the free app from Cornell Lab,” says
Stein. “Take the bird’s picture, which is
helpful in identifying details that can
be overlooked or forgotten otherwise.”
Merlin works like facial recognition for
birds, comparing eyes, beaks and tails
to species in its database by location
(Merlin.AllAboutBirds.org). Audubon’s
free app includes birdcalls (Tinyurl.
com/AudubonFreeBirdApp).
Jon Weber-Hahnsberg, a 12-yearold volunteer at the Dallas Zoo, and
his seven-member team won last year’s
statewide birding competition hosted by
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
by identifying 72 species in 12 hours.
“Now I’m hooked,” he says. “Outside
the city, there are snowy egrets, waterfowl, hawks and owls to see.”
National wildlife refuges managed
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
are suitable birding sites for both
novices and pros. Here are some tips
for beginners.
Focus on big, easy-to-see birds.
Sandhill crane tours are a hit in Mississippi and other Gulf Coast states (fws.
gov/refuge/Mississippi_Sandhill_Crane).
Concentrate on birds that travel
in flocks. Common redhead ducks
migrate in great numbers to the Texas
coast each winter (Tinyurl.com/LagunaAtascosaBirdlife).
Look for standouts, birds with
characteristics that capture the imagination, like the speed of a peregrine
falcon, large wingspan of a California
condor or unusual color of Florida’s
roseate spoonbills. (Visit fws.gov/refuge/
Cape_Meares and fws.gov/refuge/
JN_Ding_Darling.)
In Maine, see puffins at the only
colony that allows visitors to go ashore
for a close-up look (MaineBirdingTrail.
com/MachiasSealIsland.htm). Not a
refuge, ownership of the island has
been disputed for two centuries.
Incredible Hobby
“Keeping a life list of birds you’ve seen,
when and where, is not only fun,” says
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Going to the Birds
n Prairie Pothole Region stretching from Iowa to Minnesota,
Montana and the Dakotas is especially good for watching
waterfowl.
by Sandra Murphy
n Cleveland, Ohio, near Lake Erie, celebrates hundreds of
species flying to Canada in May. “It’s great for anybody with
a life list,” says Santella. “You can add scores of species to
your list in one day.”
C
hris Santella, author of Fifty Places
to Go Birding Before
You Die, offers these
top sighting spots.
n Pointe Reyes
National Seashore,
California, is on a migration route between
Alaska and Mexico
and renowned as a
resting spot for upwards of 500 species.
n Tucson, Arizona, welcomes hummingbirds and exotics like
the brilliantly plumed elegant trogon from the tropics.
n High Island and Galveston, Texas, are the first stop for
birds crossing the Gulf of Mexico.
n Cape May, New Jersey, hosts shorebirds year round plus
it’s en route
to Canada.
n Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, in Chatham, Massachusetts, yields sightings of shorebirds such as plover, sandpipers
and terns.
In the fall, raptors migrate and BirdsAndBlooms.com lists
some of the best spots to watch hawks.
n Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, in Kempton, Pennsylvania
n Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, in Sausalito, California
n Hazel Bazemore County Park, in Corpus Christi, Texas
n Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, in Duluth, Minnesota
n Florida Keys Hawkwatch, Curry Hammock State Park, in
Marathon, Florida
n Cape May Hawk Watch, Cape May Point State Park, in
New Jersey.
As rivers freeze over, eagles migrate south to follow the
food supply, often near dams where fish gather. During the
spring thaw, they return north to nest. Prime Wisconsin
eagle watching sites include Lake Pepin, Necedah Wildlife
Refuge, La Crosse, Prairie du Sac refuge, Sauk City and Wyalusing State Park. Alton, Illinois, is also along the Mississippi Flyway for eagles. Florida eagles tend to stay year-round.
Nate Swick, author of the recent Birding for the Curious, in
Greensboro, North Carolina. “It brings back memories of a
time and place. Birding takes you places you wouldn’t think
of. I’ve bird-watched in local landfills, as well as in India
and Central America.” A particularly impressive sight was a
shearwater, found 30 to 40 miles into the Atlantic Ocean off
the North Carolina coast, a species that only comes to land
during breeding season.
“Each bird has an incredible story,” he says. “Migrating
birds that arrive exhausted and hungry after flying hundreds of
miles will often look for local birds like chickadees that act as
the welcome wagon, showing where food, water and a safe
rest area can be found.”
Erika Zar, a catalog copywriter in Madison, Wisconsin, happened upon the nearby Horicon Marsh Bird Festival (HoriconMarshBirdClub.com/for-visitors). “Everyone
seemed so meditative, hiking in quiet groups. It was peaceful,” she says. “Listing the birds they saw on checklists was
like a scavenger hunt for adults.”
Zar immediately bought binoculars, but soon traded
them for a better pair. “Bird-watching opened my eyes to a
new world right in front of me,” she says joyfully. “I’d just
never looked or listened closely enough before.”
Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@
mindspring.com.
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greenliving
ECO-FRIENDLY DATING
Going Online Makes it Easier
by Avery Mack
A
mericans are staying single longer these days. Instead of marrying in our early 20s like in the
1960s, today we’re more likely to be
upwards of 27 before committing. Careers and family obligations are among
the factors causing delays, allowing
couples to learn what really matters
before they walk down the aisle.
“A good partner is someone that
encourages you to be your authentic self,” says Jill Crosby, host of the
online dating website NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com from Mount Shasta,
California. “There are always some
compromises, but similar core values
and respect for each other make a good
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relationship even better.”
Online dating isn’t just for the unmarried, post-college crowd. Widowed
and divorced singles also find it a good
way to ease into a renewed social life.
According to a Northwestern University
study, typical benefits include access to
professional matching, a wider range of
singles and better communications with
potential partners.
Identifying Candidates
Dates can still spring from chance
meetings, fix-ups by friends and family
or workplace encounters, but these
generally have the same success rate as
finding the proverbial needle in a hay-
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stack. Adding must-have characteristics
such as an eco-friendly lifestyle might
land an aspirant in the shallow end of
the dating pool unless it is pre-screened
by a conscious dating site.
Discovering a potential partner via
a dedicated online site enables members
to refine their list of desired attributes
versus deal-breakers, modifying their own
profile accordingly. Elements of success
stories usually include both prospects
keeping an open mind while exploring a
mutually compatible dating site. Honest
communication is the most vital link in
this get-to-know-you venue, but the goal
is to meet, not become pen pals.
When interest proceeds beyond
onsite messaging, texting may follow,
which tends to diminish fears of saying
the wrong thing that could delay or prevent a more in-depth reply. Textpert, a
free app that crowdsources text messages, comes to the rescue with suggested
responses by other members to help
anyone encountering writer’s block.
Distance Hurdles
Long distance isn’t often a deterrent
when love is right. A California vegan
that spent four years on multiple vegan
dating sites found her match thousands
of miles away in New York through
NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com. When
an eventual first meeting is more than a
quick coffee date, prior Skype or FaceTime chats can confirm that the photo
is current and messages were more
than pickup lines.
“Technology has made a tremendous difference in price, accessibility
and reach,” says Crosby. “Members
now post selfies as headshots, shoot
their own videos and can access potential matches anywhere in the world.”
Discerning Kindred Spirits
Not all online relationships are love
matches. Sometimes it’s enough to find
like-minded people. “Natural
AwakeningsSingles.com is a safe place
to talk about spiritual awakening without someone looking at you like you
have three heads. I’ve met a number of
people who speak my language,” says
Sharmaine Monteith, a sales manager
in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “When
people care about the environment, it
changes who they are and how they
live. My profile maps my beliefs and
my heart.”
A University of Chicago study
asked 20,000 people that married
between 2005 and 2012 how they
met. One third said online; half used
another kind of dating service. Another
telling statistic showed that those that
met at work, in a bar or by blind date
were 25 percent more likely to divorce.
Researchers think this is because online
daters know each other better before
meeting. When folks fudge a bit in their
profile, it’s mostly about weight and
height.
Green Hot Spots
“It’s easier to find a vegan date in the
produce aisle of the grocery store than
at the beach,” advises April Masini,
a New York City author of four relationship books and the AskApril.com
advice column. “Whether you’re looking in person or online for dates, focus
on the areas where you’d naturally find
others who are green like you.” Community gardens, river cleanups and
Earth Day celebrations spring to mind.
Make a green impression by wearing clothing made of sustainable fabrics
and offering a small gift of a fair trade
item, organic chocolates or native wildflower bouquet. The choice of going to
a locally sourced restaurant will include
an eco-friendly ride to get there.
A 2014 study by the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics found that 50 percent
of Americans over the age of 16 are
unmarried—yet most believe marriage
is extremely important. With all the
people still looking for love, online
meet-ups can dramatically improve
success.
Connect with the freelance writer via
[email protected].
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consciouseating
cut back on both since 2012. About 1
percent of the population has celiac
disease, estimates the Celiac Disease
Foundation, but many more prefer
not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains
are naturally gluten-free, including
amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa,
rice and teff.
“Some think that a grain-free way
of eating is healthier and also better
for the planet,” says food writer Maria
Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts,
author of Ancient Grains for Modern
Meals and Simply Ancient Grains.
“But that may be too simplistic, a
characteristic of many diet trends.”
Better for Our Health
Ancient Grains
for Modern Palates
Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly
Grains Gain Favor
by Judith Fertig
A
ncient grains are making a
comeback. Grown since
Neolithic times about 10,000
years ago, varieties of barley, corn,
millet and rice have helped assuage the
hunger of many communities. Today,
yellow millet, dark red whole-grain sor-
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ghum, brown quinoa and exotic black
rice can help alleviate food shortages.
According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends
with The NPD Group, concerns about
grains and gluten have prompted
about a third of Americans to try to
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Whole grains fill us up and provide
fiber, both necessary for maintaining
optimum digestion and weight, says
Kathleen Barnes, a widely published
natural health expert in Brevard,
North Carolina.
Eating more whole grains has been
previously associated with a lower
risk of major diseases such as Type 2
diabetes and cardiovascular disease,
based on studies by the University
of Minnesota and Lund University,
in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public
Health department of nutrition, agrees
that whole grains are one of the major
healthful foods for prevention of major
chronic diseases. He’s the lead author
of a new Harvard study of data associating consumption of whole grains with
a 9 percent reduction in overall mortal-
ity and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-yearlong research initiatives that followed
74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The
researchers cited substituting whole
grains for refined grains and red meat as
likely contributors to longer life.
“Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even
some protein,” observes Speck. With a
German father and a Greek mother, she
grew up in two cultures where grains are
a part of everyday meals. “We eat them
because they taste good.”
Cooking with
Ancient Grains
To make the soup, heat a large heavy
saucepan over medium heat. Swirl in
the oil and wait until it shimmers.
Add the onion and ¼ tsp of the salt. Stir
occasionally, until the onion just starts
to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme
and savory, and then cook, stirring,
until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch
closely, so as not to burn the pieces.
Better for Local Farmers
Better for the Planet
Ancient grains require fewer natural
resources to plant, grow and harvest.
According to the Water Footprint Network, a pound of beef, millet and rice
require 1,851, 568 and 300 gallons of
water, respectively, to produce.
Substituting grains in diets is a
sustainable alternative to meat, and
they grow on grasslands that now inefficiently support livestock. According
to University of Cambridge Professor
of Engineering David MacKay, it takes
about 25 times more energy to produce
one calorie of beef than one calorie of
natural grain.
Ancient grains can add variety
and flavor to meals and a wealth of
them are as close as the gluten-free
aisle of a neighborhood grocery or
health food store.
Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood
AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from
Overland Park, KS.
Natural Awakenings recommends
using organic and non-GMO
(genetically modified) ingredients
whenever possible.
Photo by Erin Kunkel © 2015
Sourcing and eating more organic and
GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local
farmers, Speck maintains. Choose
barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson
Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from
White Mountain Farm, in Colorado;
or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda
Farms, in California.
Buckwheat and
Beet Soup
Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook,
stirring occasionally and monitoring,
until the grains take on some color,
about 2 minutes.
Add the broth (beware of splatter), the
remaining ½ tsp salt and the pepper
and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom
of the pan.
Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the buckwheat is tender, about 15 minutes.
Yields: 4 servings
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1½ cups chopped red onion
(1 medium)
¾ tsp fine sea salt
2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
¼ tsp dried thyme
¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more
dried thyme
¾ cup raw buckwheat groats
(not kasha)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably
red (1 large or 2 small)
1 to 2 tsp honey
1 cup purified water (approximately)
2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more
as needed
Horseradish Yogurt
¾ cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt
3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
While it simmers, prepare the horseradish yogurt topping: Combine the horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl
and beat until smooth using a fork. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
To finish, stir in the beets and 1 tsp of
the honey and then add about 1 cup of
water to reach a preferred consistency.
Remove the pot from the heat, cover
and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the
vegetables soften.
Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness,
maybe add another teaspoon of honey
and a bit more vinegar to balance it, and
perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The
seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together.
Ladle the soup into four bowls, garnish
with a dollop of the yogurt topping and
serve at once.
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Remove the cardamom pods, if preferred. Add the blueberries and simmer
gently until they are warmed through,
1 to 2 minutes more.
Photo by Erin Kunkel © 2015
To finish, add ¼ to ½ cup more halfand-half to reach a desired consistency.
Taste for sweetness and adjust with
more maple syrup if needed.
Cardamom-Infused
Black Rice Porridge with
Blueberries and Pistachios
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Black Rice
¾ cup black rice
2 whole green cardamom pods
1½ cups boiling purified water
Porridge
1 cup half-and-half, plus more
as needed
3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed
¾ tsp ground cardamom
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds,
for garnish
3 Tbsp lightly toasted chopped plain
pistachios, for garnish
Start the rice the night before: Add the
rice and cardamom pods to a large,
heavy saucepan. Pour over the boiling
water, cover and let sit at room temperature or overnight (or chill, covered,
for up to 2 days).
The next morning, make the porridge:
Add 1 cup of half-and-half, the maple
syrup and ground cardamom to the
saucepan with the rice, cover and bring
to a boil over medium-high heat.
Uncover, decrease the heat to retain a
lively simmer, and cook, stirring once
occasionally, until the rice is tender
with a slight chew, 5 to 7 minutes.
Divide between 4 to 6 breakfast bowls.
Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of
pomegranate seeds and 1 teaspoon of
chopped pistachios. Serve warm.
Greek Millet Saganaki
with Shrimp and Ouzo
Millet
1¼ cups purified water
¾ cup millet
1 bay leaf
Pinch of fine sea salt
Saganaki
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
(1 small)
1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly
crushed
1 small hot green chili, minced (optional)
¼ tsp fine sea salt
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes,
crushed in a bowl
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ cup green pimiento-stuffed olives,
halved if large
4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta
cheese (about 1 cup), preferably
made from sheep’s milk
Shrimp
1 lb jumbo shell-on shrimp from a
reputable fishmonger, deveined and
patted dry (or substitute firm tofu,
cut into bite-sized pieces)
Fine sea salt and freshly ground
black pepper
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1
/3 cup ouzo or other aniseflavored liqueur
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
To prepare the millet, bring the water,
millet, bay leaf, and salt to a boil in a
2-quart saucepan.
Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is
absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let sit covered
for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover, remove
the bay leaf and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, make the saganaki. Heat
the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or
large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over
medium heat until it shimmers. Add the
onion, garlic, chili and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens
and turns light golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring,
until it darkens, about 1 minute. Add the
tomatoes with their juices and the pepper;
bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Decrease the heat to maintain a light
boil and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Stir in the millet and green olives.
Taste for salt and pepper and adjust
(keeping in mind that olives and feta
cheese are typically salty).
Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle
with the feta and cover to allow the
cheese to soften.
To prepare the shrimp (or tofu), season
them with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet
over high heat until it shimmers. Add
the shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until
the shrimp or tofu pieces turn golden,
1 to 2 minutes, and then flip them with
a spatula and cook until the shrimp are
just opaque throughout or the tofu has
warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes,
depending on the size.
Add the ouzo and cook until it’s syrupy,
about 30 seconds. Using a spatula,
briskly remove the shrimp from the pan
and arrange on top of the millet.
Sprinkle with the parsley and serve
at once.
All recipes adapted from Simply
Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains
for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck,
courtesy of Ten Speed Press.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Kate Potter Yoga Retreat – Early Registration ends
today for retreat on April 1-3. See page 6 for more
information. $240, after today $260. Registration:
Yoga Bala, 386-756-0022. YogaBala.com.
Self-Care over Sandwiches – Noon. Nuwati
Bodywork hosts a lunchtime discussion on reading
food labels. Genuine Bistro 2 S Charles Beall Blvd,
DeBary. Reservations: Kimberly 386-846-8666.
Spirit Photography Contest – February 1-28.
Submissions of photography. Winner selected February 29. Cassadaga Hotel, Cassadaga. Details:
Cassadaga Hotel Facebook page. 386-228-2323.
The Art of Zen Tea – 1pm. Learn about the health
benefits of Zen Tea and experience an authentic tea
ceremony and seminar. Presented by Chinese artist
and celebrity Jacky Lee. Debbie’s Health Foods
3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046.
DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
Monday Madness – 8am-5pm.25% off everything
including food, café not included. Healing Zone 515
Canal St, New Smyrna. 386-402-7825.
Monday Madness – 9am-6pm. 1st Mondays. 25%
off everything including food. Family Nutrition
2980 S Ridgewood Ave, Publix Plaza, Edgewater.
386-409-0042.
Rose Room Gallery – 10am-4:30pm weekdays
and 10am-2pm Saturdays. February solo exhibition: Motions, Sea & Sky by Ken Waine. Peabody
Auditorium 600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona. PeabodyAuditorium.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
AM Connection – 7:30-9am. Speaker: Dr. Jeffery
Nelson a Family Medicine doctor will discuss Osteopathic Medicine. Networking breakfast. Members
& 1st time guests/Free. $10. Host: West Volusia
Regional Chamber. Gateway Center 880 N 17/92, DeBary. Ask [email protected].
Shop Rainbow Tuesday – 8am–8pm. Save 20% off
all regularly priced items. Debbie’s Health Foods
862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City. 386-775-7002 and
3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. 386-763-7046.
DebbiesHealthFoods.com
Your Health Matters Radio Show – 9:30am–10am.
Host Dr. Margo King joins award-winning Chinese
artist and celebrity Jacky Lee, the creator of Zen
Teas. WNDB 1150AM/93.5FM. Listening options:
386-763-7046 or DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
Filigree Crystal Pendant – 10:30am-12:30pm.
Learn how to wire wrap a crystal into a filigree
pendant and how to properly use jump rings. $40.
DeLand. Register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Health Foods for Life Discount Day – 10am-5pm.
Enjoy a 20% savings. Health Foods for Life 122 E
Rich, DeLand. 386-734-2343.
Wellness Seminar: Digestion – 6pm. Free health
seminar hosted by: Lynn Kleinschmit & Hayley
Imbriani of Viapure Wellness located in Arrow
Rehabilitation 31 Lupi Ct, Ste 140, Palm Coast.
386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com.
Oneness Blessing, Chakra Meditation – 6:30pm.
Ultimately the Oneness Blessing leads to a flowering of the heart, a sense of unconditional peace and
the realization of oneness with all that is. Donations
accepted. Healing Zone 515 Canal St, New Smyrna.
386-402-7825.
The Art of Drawing – 4pm. Also Thursdays: February 11, 18, 25. Great beginning class for children
ages 8+. Learn improved hand-eye coordination, observational awareness, line quality and shading techniques. $45/3 classes. Includes art supplies. ArtHaus
3840 Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange. Register with
Heather: 386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.com.
PM Connection – 5-6:30 pm. Gateway Center for
the Arts 880 N.C.R. Beall Blvd, DeBary. Ask@
WestVolusiaRegionalChamber.org.
Your Foundation for Good Health – 5:30-7pm.
Holistic Health Practitioner Jami Oles shares Getting Down to Basics. Free seminar. Debbie’s Health
Foods 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange. Pre-register:
386-763-7046. DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
Learn to Meditate – 7-8:30pm. A four week series
includes Thursdays: February, 4, 11, 18, and 25. $40.
Pre-payment for the complete series. Healing Zone 515
Canal St, New Smyrna. Pre-register: 845-649-1394.
Create a Zentangle Mandala – 7-9pm. Take
time out to relax and access your creativity in this
class. Incorporate Zentangle® patterns and create a
piece of mandala art. $50. 222 N Woodland Blvd,
DeLand. Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Rock the Block – 6-9pm. Meet Funky Trunk artists
and see first-hand what they do and how they do it.
Event hosted by downtown merchants on the north
end of Woodland. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, discounts, door prizes and more. Free event.
222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Information:
FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Back in the Day Lecture Series – 9:30am. Dan
Smith speaker. Topic: The Stanley Steamer in Ormond. $2. Sponsored by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42
N Beach St, Ormond. 386-677-7005.
Daytona Spa & Wellness: Book Talk – 10am.
Author Connie Rogers, shares her book: Path to a
Healthy Mind and Body. Workshop includes book
signing. $20. 211 E ISB, beachside Daytona. 386243-9644.
Mardi Gras on MainStreet Dog Parade – 11am.
Followed by the festival on Indiana. Woodland blvd,
downtown DeLand. DogParadeDeLand.com.
Healing Hands Pet Massage – 11am-4pm. Gentle,
natural healing with Reiki for your pet. Mama Gaia’s
Mystique Boutique 104 W Rich Ave, DeLand.
386-747-2137.
Sew Together: Embellished Infinity Cowl – 12:304:30pm. This reverse applique is a new twist for an
infinity scarf. Soft cotton jersey on one side and a print
fabric on the other side. $50. 222 N Woodland Blvd,
DeLand. Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
Sound Bath – 1-3pm. With Rev. Nick Sourant.
Andrew Jackson Bldg, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.
The Human Aura – 2-4pm. With Stewart Robertson.
Slater House, Cassadaga. Information: 386-228-2880.
Exhibition: Hot Lead, Cold Steel – 4-6pm. Reception. Exhibition February 10-March 26. Featuring:
Dr. Kwando Kinshasa. African American Museum
of the Arts 325 S Clara Ave, DeLand. 386-736-4004.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Old Florida Plantation Tour – 10am-3pm. Selfdriving tour. $12. Ages 8-12/$5. Park admission
included. Reservations Required: 386-677-7005.
Ormond. OrmondHistory.org.
Natural Soap Making Class – 1-3pm. Learn how
to make your own natural, handcrafted soap with
Beth Shannon a 15-year soaping veteran. $65. 222
N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
Psychometry Demonstration – 2-4pm. Presenter:
Stewart Robertson. Slater House, Cassadaga. Information: 386-228-2880.
Find Love and Fulfillment – 2-5pm. Presenter:
Sandra Helton. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, Cassadaga. Information: 386-228-2880.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Romance Renewed with Angels – 6-8pm. Presenter
Patricia Alton, Advanced Angel Therapy Practitioner and Spiritual Coach will bring in your Angels
to discover when that special person may appear or
give you inspiration to put the zing back into your
love life. $45. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand.
Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
The Love Story Campfire – 7pm. Sit fireside with the
owner of Love Whole Foods, Mitchell Booth, as he
shares how he brought your healthy neighborhood Café &
Market to life. Free. Complementary snacks. Love Whole
Foods 275 Williamson Blvd, Ormond. 386-677-5236.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
AM Connection – 7:30am. Speaker Katheryn Napier with Avalon Hypnosis shares techniques that
help relieve stress. Networking breakfast. Host:
West Volusia Regional Chamber. Members & 1st
time guests/Free. $10. Gateway Center 880 N 17/92,
DeBary. Chamber: 386-490-4606.
Your Health Matters Radio Show – 9:30am.
Host Dr. Margo King joins Ed Bisconti, personal
trainer and co-creator of Vytasm, performance
formulas designed for your active lifestyle. WNDB
1150AM/93.5FM. Listening options: 386-763-7046
debbieshealthfoods.com
Essential Oils Quality – 1-2:30pm. Quality Essential
Oils make a world of difference. Learn and become
empowered. Young Living Independent Distributor
#1049949. Registration/location: 386-402-8259.
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Wellness Seminar: Digestion – 6pm. Free health
seminar hosted by: Lynn Kleinschmit & Hayley
Imbriani of Viapure Wellness located in Arrow
Rehabilitation 31 Lupi Ct, Ste 140, Palm Coast.
386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com.
Homeopathy Made Easy – 7pm. David Gerhardt,
Vice President of King Bio, will discuss conditionspecific homeopathic remedies that address symptoms safely and naturally. Free. Love Whole Foods
275 Williamson Blvd, Ormond. 386-677-5236.
Billet Demonstration – 7-9pm.Presenter: Stewart
Robertson. Andrew Jackson Davis bldg, Cassadaga.
Information. 386-228-2880.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
West Volusia Historical Bus Tour – Kick-off date for
a new scenic community tour. Conrad Education and
Research Center 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand. 386740-6813. DelandHouse.com.
Wine, Women & Chocolate – 5:30-7:30pm. Divas welcome downtown for a special happy hour.
Merchants host with great offers for some retail
therapy. Free event. Downtown DeLand. Information: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
Paint Your Art Out – 6:30-8:30pm. Everyone
paints the same subject but each piece looks
unique. $35/includes supplies. New location.
The Artists’ Workshop 540 Barracuda Blvd, New
Smyrna. Register with Heather: 386-232-8424.
OneByOneDesigns.com.
Seth Material – 6:30pm. Join Candance and John
Klemann for a lively discussion. Healing Zone 515 Canal
St, New Smyrna. Please register: 386-402-8997.
Beautiful Hair, Skin, & Nails – 7pm. Join Dr. Richard Passwater, M.D. as he shares the latest research
on achieving a beautiful and healthy appearance.
Free. Love Whole Foods 275 Williamson Blvd,
Ormond. 386-677-5236.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Family Health Fair – 9am-6pm. Join this fun
and informative educational event for the whole
family. Raffles, giveaways, & samples. Free. Love
Whole Foods 275 Williamson Blvd, Ormond.
386-677-5236.
Love Yourself, Love Your World – 10am. Workshop with Guru Simran. $25. Daytona Spa and Wellness 211 E ISB, beachside Daytona. 386-243-9644.
B12 Shots – 10-11:30 am. Feel energized, age slower,
improve brain skills. $20. Debbie’s Health Foods 3850
S Nova Rd, Port Orange. Schedule: 386-763-7046.
Questions: 386-562-7319. DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
The Dynamic Elements of Art – 10-11:30am. Art
class for kids age 8+, led by artist and educator,
Heather L. Pastor. Kids will create incredible works
of art. $20/child includes art supplies. ArtHaus
3840 Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange. Register with
Heather: 386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.com.
Spirit of Love Gala Day – 10am-4pm. Services:
Mini seminars, mini readings, spiritual healing and
other modalities. Vendors, raffles, food and more.
Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Information: 386-228-2880.
Intuitive Massage with Pam Tipsword – 11am4pm. Feel balanced, connected, energized and
inspired. Mama Gaia’s Mystique Boutique 104 W
Rich Ave, DeLand. Reservations: 386-747-2137.
Relax and Zentangle – 1-3pm. Experience a lovely
form of meditative drawing. Learn how the intricate
pictures are created and how to read the simplifying
directions. $40. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand.
Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
Tea Leaf Reading Party – 5-7pm. 2nd Saturdays.
$25. Cassadaga Hotel. Reservations: 386-228-2323.
Ember Readings – 7-9pm.Presenter: Dr. Louis
Gates. Summerland. Cassadaga. Information:
386-228-2880.
Love’s Garden Party – All day. Thursday-Saturday.
Stop by to taste and learn about some of Garden Of
Life’s amazing products. Love Whole Foods 275
Williamson Blvd, Ormond. 386-677-5236.
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Whole Body Healing: Healthy Head & Heart – 7pm.
Well known radio personality, Jolie Root, C.N., will
discuss heart health, ageless skin, controlling inflammation and Alzheimer’s. Free. Love Whole Foods 275
Williamson Blvd, Ormond. 386-677-5236.
Butterfly Workshop – 2-4pm. Presenter: Rev. Bob
Johnstone. Andrew Jackson Davis bldg, Cassadaga.
386-228-2880.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Physical Fridays – Call for times. Get moving &
feel great. Meet local fitness instructors and bring
your furry friends for some fitness & fun. Free.
Love Whole Foods 275 Williamson Blvd, Ormond.
386-677-5236.
Paint Your Art Out – 6-8pm. Everyone paints
the same subject but each piece is unique. $35/
includes supplies. Daytona Beach Shores Community Center 3048 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach
Shores. Register with Heather: 386-232-8424.
OneByOneDesigns.com.
Wedding Vows Renewal – 12:30pm. Colby
Memorial Temple. Cassadaga. Information: 386228-2080.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Art Fun for Kids – 10-11:30am. Kids ages 6-12 will
learn about famous artists and experiment with a variety of mediums, bringing home their masterpieces
the same day. $20/child includes all supplies. Hub
on Canal 132 Canal St, New Smyrna. Register with
Heather: 386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.com.
Healing your Money Karma – 6-8:30pm. Feel
overwhelmed each time you think about your finances? Do you find yourself frozen, too impulsive
or in complete avoidance over money matters?
$40. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Pre-register:
FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
Painting with Maya Angel – 6-9pm. Tap into
creativity, try new things, have fun and take home
a finished painting. $40. 222 N Woodland Blvd,
DeLand. Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
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VEGETARIAN
COOKING CLASS
Learn to cook healthy, delicious meals.
8 Monday night classes
Starts, Monday, February 15
New Smyrna Seventh-Day
Adventist Church
$25 includes food & materials
REGISTER: 386-423-0491
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
AM Connection – 7:30-9am. Christi Dolan will
explain the history of Mary Kay, the woman and
company. Networking breakfast. Host: West Volusia
Regional Chamber. Members & 1st time guests/
Free. $10. Gateway Center 880 N 17/92, DeBary.
Chamber: 386-490-4606. [email protected].
Your Health Matters Radio Show – 9:30am. Dr.
Margo King hosts Your Healthy Kitchen with Chef
Clay Butters of Martini’s Organic Restaurant.
WNDB 1150AM/93.5FM. Listening options: 386763-7046. DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
Blood Donors Wanted – 10am-4pm. Safe, painless,
and takes less than 1 hour. Includes a free minihealth test, blood pressure & cholesterol screening,
temperature, pulse, and hemoglobin levels. Receive
a free gift and feel good knowing your donation
may help save a life. The Big Red Bus at Debbie’s
Health Foods Parking Lot 3850 S Nova Rd, Port
Orange. 386-763-7046.
Managing Pain – 6:30pm. Learn about pain management with pain from Fibromyalgia and other
conditions, presented by Lynn Ward, M.Ed who is
an EFT Practitioner and Life Coach. Healing Zone,
515 Canal St, New Smyrna. 386-402-7825.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Wellness Seminar: Women’s Health – 6pm. Free
health seminar hosted by: Lynn Kleinschmit & Hayley Imbriani of Viapure Wellness located in Arrow
Rehabilitation 31 Lupi Ct, Ste 140, Palm Coast.
386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com.
Essential Oils Quality – 6:30-8pm. Essential oils
are exploding in popularity and Young Living is an
industry leader with the purest oils. Explore the possibilities. Young Living ID# 1049949. Registration/
location: 386-402-8259.
Sweet Heart Class – 7pm. This class is about hearts
of every kind. Join us as we discuss methods of
honoring the sweetness of our hearts with exercises
and meditations. Make a sweetly scented hanging
heart decoration & a healthy Sweet Heart Elixir. $20.
Spice of Life Herbs 214 W Beresford Ave, DeLand.
386-734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Vendor Blender – 5-7pm. Location TBA. Host:
West Volusia Regional Chamber: 386-490-4606.
[email protected]
Your Kids’ Foundation for Good Health – 5:307pm. Holistic Health Practitioner Jami Oles shares
simple guidelines for children’s good health. Free
Seminar. Debbie’s Health Foods 3850 S Nova Rd,
Port Orange. Reservations. 386-763-7046. DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Angel Readings – 11:30am-4:30pm. Readings by
Patricia Alton, Angel Therapy Practitioner, 15 min.
$25, ½ hr. $44. Mama Gaia’s Mystique Boutique,
104 W Rich Ave, DeLand. RSVP 386-747-2137.
Junto Men’s Luncheon – Noon. Learn, laugh and
better yourself as a business and community leader.
Location TBD. WestVolusiaRegionalChamber.org.
Paint Your Art Out – 4-6pm. Everyone paints
the same subject but each piece is unique. $35/
includes supplies. New location. Sugar Mill Ruins
Travel Park 1050 Old Mission Rd, New Smyrna.
Registration is required. Register with Heather:
386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.com.
Winter Night Sky Tour – 6pm. Presented by the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Program begins promptly
in the Peninsula entrance parking lot. Ponce Preserve
4400 S Peninsula, Ponce Inlet. 386-761-2408.
Young Living Opportunity – 6-8pm. Essential oils
are exploding in popularity and Young Living is an
industry leader with the purest oils. Explore the possibilities. Young Living ID# 1049949. Registration/
location: 386-402-8259.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Couples Massage Class – 10am. Learn to massage
your significant other. 90 mins. $45/couple. Daytona
Spa & Wellness 211 ISB, Daytona. 386-243-9644.
QiGong Master Mike – 11:30am-4pm. Healing
energy sessions, $40. Mama Gaia’s Mystique Boutique 104 W Rich Ave, DeLand. 386-747-22137.
Soul Healing Miracles Workshop – Noon-5pm.
You have the power to heal and transform your
life. Workshop leader Master Geho Gold. Early
Bird Special $20 with guest pass before Feb 15.
Ormond. 386-341-6260.
Feng Shui 101 Workshop – 2-4pm. Year of the
Fire Monkey. Presenter: Master Betty Rowe. $25.
Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, Andrew Jackson
Davis Building, Cassadaga. Susan: 386-295-3735.
Bookstore: 386-228-2880.
Paint Your Art Out – 5-7pm. Everyone paints
the same subject but each piece is unique. $35/
includes supplies. Hub on Canal 132 Canal St, New
Smyrna. Register with Heather: 386-232-8424.
OneByOneDesigns.com.
Kirtan – 7pm. Please join us for a lovely evening of
chanting. Healing Zone 515 Canal St, New Smyrna.
386-402-7825.
Reiki Circle – 7pm. New time. All are welcome to
join us in a guided meditation, prayer circle, and
Reiki share. Please RSVP to ensure adequate seating. Parking is available in the fenced in lot next to
us. Free. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W Beresford Ave,
DeLand. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Past Life Regression – 2:30-5pm. Presenter: Rev.
Bill Morse. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, Cassadaga.
386-228-2880.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
The Healing Oils of the Bible – 1-3pm. The use of
essential oils for well-being dates back to ancient
times, with oil being mentioned hundreds of times
in the Bible. We will examine scripture and experience these exceptionally wonderful oils. Bring your
Bible. Young Living ID# 1049949. Registration/
location: 386-402-8259.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Your Health Matters Radio Show – 9:30am.
Host Dr. Margo King joins Dr. Dawn Share of
Holistic Women & Families to discuss the latest
news and information concerning family health.
WNDB1150AM/93.5FM. Listening options: 386763-7046 DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Paint Your Art Out PLUS – 10am-noon. Create
an acrylic painting with step-by-step instruction and
have a delicious lunch with friends in the garden.
$40/includes art supplies and lunch. Artisan Gardens
302 S Riverside Dr, New Smyrna. Register with
Heather: 386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.com.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
AM Connection – 7:30am. Dr. Mark Davids podiatrist from Medical Villages will speak about foot/
ankle/lower leg conditions and treatment. Gateway
Center for the Arts 880 N.C.R. Beall Blvd, DeBary.
WestVolusiaRegionalChamber.org.
Wellness Seminar: Women’s Health – 6pm. Free
health seminar hosted by: Lynn Kleinschmit & Hayley Imbriani of Viapure Wellness located in Arrow
Rehabilitation 31 Lupi Ct, Ste 140, Palm Coast.
386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Paint Your Art Out – 6-8pm. Everyone paints the
same subject but each brings their unique style to
the canvas. $35/includes supplies. Hub on Canal
132 Canal St, New Smyrna. Registration: 386-2328424. OneByOneDesigns.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Florida is a Land Remembered – 9:30am refreshments. 10am. Program with Rick Smith, son of
author Patrick Smith. Free. 42 N Beach St, Ormond.
386-677-7005.
Wicks and Sticks – 10am-5pm. Presenter: Rev.
James Thomas. Andrew Jackson Davis bldg., Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.
2nd Annual Angel Fair – 11am-5pm. Featuring
Free Angel Mini-seminars, raffles, vendors, Butterfly, Toe, Angel Cards and Tarot Readings. Free admission. Spice of Life Herbs, 214 W Beresford Ave,
DeLand. 386-734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net.
Clairvoyant Numerologists Tarot – 11:30am-4pm.
With Linda Somer. Mama Gaia’s Mystique Boutique
104 W Rich Ave, DeLand. 386-747-2137.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Spirit Bear Animal Totem – 1-3:30pm. Explore the
Native American way of animal medicine guides,
specifically the Bear. $55. 222 N Woodland Blvd,
DeLand. Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.
DeLand IONS Meeting – 2-4pm. Feng Shui Master
Betty Rowe will be the featured speaker. DeLand
Public Library. Free. Susan: 386-295-3735.
Co-Creating with Crystal Skulls – 2-4:30pm.
Presenter: Nicholas Pearson. Andrew Jackson Davis
bldg, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29
Leap for JOY.
Mommy & Me Art Experience – 10-11am. An introduction to the elements of art while experimenting
with a variety of materials that excite the senses. For
Children ages 2-5, with parent by their side, $15/child/
adult pair. Hub on Canal 132 Canal St, New Smyrna.
Registration: 386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.com.
Young Living Opportunity – 1-3pm. Natural Wellness is the fastest growing industry, essential oils
are exploding in popularity, and Young Living is
the industry leader with the purest oils in the world.
This creates the “perfect storm” for building an
amazing retirement by simply helping others achieve
well-being. Explore the possibilities. Young Living
ID# 1049949, Registration/location: 386-402-8259.
Reiki Circle – 6:30pm. Note new time. Open to
the Public. Learn about Reiki and experience the
Universal Life Force Energy coursing through your
body. Love donations accepted. Healing Zone 515
Canal St, New Smyrna. 386-402-7825.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Live Blood Cell Testing & Analysis – 9am–
5pm. See what just one drop of blood can reveal:
nutritional deficiencies, immune system issues,
toxicity, yeast overgrowth, parasites, & more. $50.
Deposit/$10 due at registration. Balance due on
testing day. Debbie’s Health Foods 3850 S Nova
Rd, Port Orange. Appointments: 386-763-7046.
DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
How to See the Aura – 2-4pm. Presenter: Rev. Don
Zanghi. Andrew Jackson Davis bldg., Cassadaga.
386-228-2880.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 3
Beaux Arts Exhibit – 5:30-7:30pm. Henderson
Welcome Center, Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona.
Information: BeauxArtsFL.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Shamrock & Shenanigans – 5pm. Corned Beef
Cook-Off, Dueling Pianos, & Beverages. Free event.
Earl Brown Park, DeLand. Details: 386-626-7315.
SanbornCenter.com.
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Festival of Possibilities
Saturday, April 16
10 am-5 pm
Royal Oaks Professional Centre
100 Treemonte St, Orange City
Family Fun • Vendors •Workshops.
$5 pp/suggested donation
Portion of proceeds to benefit
Kids Against Hunger
Contact: [email protected]
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monday
sunday
Agape Prayer Ministry – 7-9am. Hosted by Rev.
Kathleen Zurenko. Prayer changes things. Confidential calls. Free service. 310-348-1270.
Curves Walking For Fitness – 8:30am. Free.
Beresford Park, DeLand. Preregister: 386-740-1080.
Yoga Bala – 9am. Rise & restore, 4639 S Clyde
Morris Blvd, #105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022.
Spiritualism Lyceum – 9:30am. Adult Sunday
school classes. A forum for those who have a desire
to learn more about the Religion, Science, and Philosophy of Spiritualism. Davis Building, Cassadaga
Spiritualist Camp. 386-228-3171.
Morning Meditation – 9:30am. Love offerings.
Cassadaga Hotel 355 Cassadaga Rd, Cassadaga.
386-228-2323.
Cassadaga Sunday Church Service – 10:3011:45am. All are welcome. Colby Memorial Temple.
Office: 386-228-3171. Cassadaga. Bookstore:
386-228-2880.
Unity Community Church – 11am. Join our weekly
spiritual celebration. 516 S Orange St, New Smyrna.
386-481-0890.
Sunday Afternoon Message Service – 12:301:30pm. Public message service. Students/mediums
demonstrate continuity of life. Davis Building 1112
Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.
Lyonia Environmental Center – 1-5pm. Weekly
9am-5:30pm. Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm. FridaySaturday. Free admission. 2150 Eustace Ave, Deltona. 386-789-7207.
Laughter Yoga – 3:30-4:30pm. Join in. Add more
laughter, fun, and happiness to your life. Led by
certified laughter leader. $15. Reservations: 517 S
Orange Ave, New Smyrna. 386-847-7846.
Yoga House Calls – By appointment. Certified Yoga
Instructor, Kathleen Zurenko offers personalized
yoga instruction. Affordable rates. Your home or
office. 386-248-1868.
Daytona Anahata Yoga – 7am. Wake up Flow for
all. 6pm Anahata for all levels. 2100 S Ridgewood
Ave, #2, S Daytona. 336-912-1229.
Qi Gong Strength Training – 7am. Eisler Therapeutics 2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste.5, South Daytona. 386-214-6465.
Monday Madness – 8am-5pm. Healing Zone, New
Smyrna. 9am-6pm. Family Nutrition, Edgewater.
1st Mondays. 25% off everything including food,
cafe not included. New Smyrna: 386-402-7825.
Edgewater: 386-409-0042.
Yoga Bala – 9am. Prana flow. 4pm. Baby boomers
stretch, 5:30pm.Vinyasa. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd,
Ste. 105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022.
Daytona Spa & Wellness – 9:30am. Vinyasa flow.
6pm. Detox flow yoga, 211 E ISB, Daytona. 386243-9644.
Padma Yoga – 9:30am. Kripalu yoga for all levels.
Free first class/excluding series. 5 Utility Dr, Ste15.
Palm Coast. 386-225-4733.
Mini Readings – 5-8pm. Monday-Saturday. $20.
Cassadaga Hotel 355 Cassadaga Rd, Cassadaga.
Reservations: 386-228-2323.
Adult Gentle Yoga – 5:30pm. Yoga for wellness and
stress release. Studio Solis, DeLand. 386-717-9574.
Sweet Adelines – 6:30pm. Tomoka United Methodist Church 1000 Old Tomoka Rd, Ormond.
386-252-0300.
Come Sing With Us – 6:30pm. 1st Presbyterian
Church, New Smyrna. 386-427-7997.
Medium Night – 7pm. 1st Mondays. Mini-readings.
$25. Andrew Jackson Davis Building1112 Stevens St,
Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.
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Daytona Anahata Yoga – 7am. Anahata, all levels.
9:30am. Gentle, all levels. 4:30pm. Core Strength,
int/adv. 6pm. Anahata flow. 2100 S Ridgewood Ave,
#2, S Daytona. 336-912-1229.
AM Connection – 7:30-9am. Networking breakfast.
Host: West Volusia Regional Chamber. Members
& 1st time guests/Free. $10. Gateway Center 880 N
17/92, DeBary. Chamber: 386-490-4606.
Rainbow Tuesday – 8am-8pm. 1st Tuesdays. Debbie’s Health Foods 862 Saxon Blvd, Orange City.
386-775-7002 and 3850 S Nova Rd, Port Orange.
386-763-7046.
Yoga Bala – 9am. Vinyasa, 10:30am. Slow stead
flow, 5:45pm. Ashtanga. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd,
Ste 105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022.
Daytona Spa & Wellness – 9:30am. Yoga 101. 6pm.
Gentle yoga. 211 E ISB, Daytona. 386-243-9644.
Your Health Matters Radio Show – 9:30am.
WNDB 1150Am/93.5FM. More listening options:
DebbiesHealthFoods.com.
Silent Unity Prayer Service – Noon. Free. Sponsor:
Unity Community Church. Call for location and
reservations. Edgewater. 386-690-5854.
Henry A. DeLand House Museum – Noon-3pm.
Tuesday-Saturday. 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand.
386-740-6813.
Study Group – 1pm. Unity Community Church 516
S Orange St, New Smyrna. 386-481-0890.
Zumba in the Circuit – 5pm. $4. Curves 502 N
Spring Garden Ave, Ste 2, DeLand. Preregister:
386-740-1080. Ed’s Hatha Yoga Class – 6pm.
Eisler Therapeutics 2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste 5,
S Daytona. 386-214-6465.
Padma Yoga – 6pm. YIN R&R All Levels. First
class free/excluding series. 5 Utility Dr, Ste 15, Palm
Coast. 386-225-4733.
Guided Meditation – 6pm. Daytona Spa & Wellness
Center 211 ISB, Daytona. 376-243-9644.
Natural Meditation Group – 6:30pm. 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. Dates/location: 845-649-1394.
thursday
Nicotine Anonymous – 7pm. 12-Step Support Group.
Florida Hospital Oceanside HCP Conf Rm 264 S
Atlantic Blvd, Ormond. Nicotine-Anonymous.org.
Daytona Anahata Yoga – 7am. Anahata yoga,
9:30am. Gentle yoga. 4:30pm Core strength, 6pm
Anahata flow. 2100 S Ridgewood Ave, #2, S Daytona. 336-912-1229.
wednesday
Ed’s Boot Camp – 6:30am. Eisler Therapeutics
2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste 5, S Daytona. 386214-6465.
Daytona Anahata Yoga – 7am. Gentle yoga, all
levels. 4:30pm. Therapeutic by appt. 6pm Restorative yoga. 2100 S Ridgewood Ave, #2, S Daytona.
336-912-1229.
Yoga Bala Classes – 9am Vinyasa, 10:30am Therapeutic. 5:45pm. Ashtanga. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd,
Ste 105, Port Orange. 386-756-0022.
Daytona Spa & Wellness – 9:30am. Slow flow
yoga. 5:30pm. Kundalini yoga. 211 E ISB, beachside
Daytona. 386-243-9644.
Padma Yoga – 9:30am. Kripalu Gentle. First class
free/excluding series. 5 Utility Drive, Ste 15, Palm
Coast. 386-225-4733.
Health Foods for Life – 10am-5pm. 1st Wednesdays.
20% discount day. Health foods for life 122 E Rich
Ave, DeLand. 386-734-2343.
Reiki Sessions – 11am-6pm. Spice of Life Herbs,
214 W Beresford Ave, DeLand. By appointment:
386-734-0035.
Group Ukulele Lessons – 3-4pm. For beginners
or seniors. Ukuleles provided. $5. Sanborn Activity & Events Center 815 S Alabama Ave, DeLand.
386-626-7300.
Meditation & Healing Clinic – 6:30pm. Experience
Pranic healing. Introductory Lecture on 1st Wednesdays. Free. Pranic Healing Center, 516 S Orange St,
New Smyrna. 386-689-6868.
Message & Healing Service – 7-9pm. Healing,
7-7:30pm. Messages, 7:30-9pm. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, Colby Temple, Stevens St, Cassadaga.
386-228-2880.
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.
Daytona Spa & Wellness – 9:30am. Restorative
yoga. 6pm. Yoga 101. 211 E ISB, Daytona. 386243-9644.
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.
Cassadaga Historic Tour – 2pm. Learn about our
history and gain insight into Spiritualism. Cassadaga
Book Store, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. Fees/
Register: 386-228-2880.
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.
Kidding Around Yoga – 4:15pm. Pavilion at Port
Orange. 386-428-5782.
PM Connection Networking – 5pm. 1st Thursdays.
Free/members/1st time guest. $10. Gateway Center
for the Arts 880 N Hwy 17/92, DeBary. West Volusia Chamber: 386-490-4606.
Exclusive Extravaganza – 5:45pm. 2nd Thursdays.
Speakers, taster package spa offerings, local art displays,
live music, light refreshments. Daytona Spa & Wellness
Center 211 E ISB, beachside Daytona. 386-243-9644.
Ed’s Hatha Yoga – 6pm. 2400 S Ridgewood Ave,
#5, S Daytona. 386-214-6465.
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.
Project 10 - Weight-loss Challenge – 6:30pm. Free.
Curves 502 N Spring Garden Ave, Ste. 2, DeLand.
Preregister: 386-740-1080.
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. 386626-1944.
friday
Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market – 6am-2pm.
Rain or shine. 111 S Central Ave, Flagler Beach.
386-439-2881.
Daytona Anahata Yoga – 7am. Anahata, all levels.
2100 S Ridgewood Ave, #2, S Daytona. 336-9121229.
Ed’s Strength Class – 7am. Eisler Therapeutics
2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste 5, S Daytona. 386214-6465.
Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 122 S Holly Ave,
Orange City.
Yoga Bala – 9am. Gentle Yoga.10:30am. Ashtanga
inspired. 4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste.105, Port
Orange. 386-756-0022.
Physical Fridays – Call for times. Get moving &
feel great. On the lawn, weather-permitting. Free.
Love Whole Foods Ormond. 386-677-5236.
Daytona Spa & Wellness – 9:30am. Vinyasa flow.
6pm. Yin yoga, 211 E ISB, beachside Daytona.
386-243-9644.
Padma Yoga – 9:30am. YIN all Levels. First class
free. 5 Utility Drive, Ste. 15, Palm Coast. 386225-4733.
Toe and Tarot Readings – Noon-3pm. with Joan
Hazel. Spice of Life Herbs 214 W Beresford Ave,
DeLand. 386-734-0035.
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One of the most beautiful qualities of true
friendship is to understand and to be understood.
~Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Cassadaga Historic Tour – 2pm. Learn about our
history and gain insight into Spiritualism. $15/adult,
$7.50/children 7-12, Free/under 6. Cassadaga Book
Store 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.
Kidding Around Yoga – 2pm. Little Yogis Jam
Spot, Canal St, New Smyrna. 5:30pm. Kula Yoga,
Pavilion Port Orange. 386-428-5782.
Open Reiki Circle – 5:30pm. 2nd and 4th Fridays.
Reiki Healers and anyone needing a healing are welcome. Andrew Jackson Davis Building, Cassadaga.
Information, call Nita: 386-668-7032.
Farmers’ Market – 6-9pm. Organic and local
produce, plants, orchids, homemade breads. Artisan
Alley, DeLand. 386-589-3118.
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.
NSB Farmers’ Market – 7am-12:30pm. Locally
grown, organic, pesticide-free produce available.
100 Canal St, New Smyrna. CanalStreetNSB.com.
Saturday Morning Market – 7am-1pm. 105 E
Orange Ave, downtown Daytona. 386-671-9189.
Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 111
N Central Ave, Flagler Beach.
DeBary Farmer’s Market – 8am-1pm. 880 N
Hwy17-92, 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.
Lecture & a Latte – 8:30-9:30am. 1st & 2nd Saturdays. Robust discussions about animals as guides/
symbols. Influence the good energy in every area of
your life. Coffee/tea and a take-home item. $11. Java
Jungle 2450 Ridgewood, S Daytona. Christina:
386-589-3919.
Curves Walking for Fitness – 8:30am. Free. Beresford Park, DeLand. Preregister: 386-740-1080.
Daytona Anahata Yoga – 9am. Anahata yoga, all
levels. 3pm. Kids/5-8. $7. 2100 S Ridgewood Ave,
#2, S Daytona. 336-912-1229.
Tomoka Remembers – 9am-3pm. 2nd Saturday.
Park fee. 2099 N Beach St, Ormond. 386-676-4050.
Soul Healing Classes – 9:30am. Free first private session. Ormond. Call for information. 386-341-6260.
Daytona Spa & Wellness – 10am. Workshop, see
calendar for topics. 6pm. Vinyasa Flow Yoga. 211
E ISB, beachside Daytona. 386-243-9644.
Yoga @ Curves – Noon. $5. 502 N Spring Garden
Ave, Ste 2, DeLand. Preregister 386-740-1080.
Toe and Tarot Readings – Noon-3pm. with Joan
Hazel. Spice of Life Herbs 214 W Beresford Ave,
DeLand. 386-734-0035.
Vitality Building Meditation – 2-4pm. 2nd Saturdays. Eisler Therapeutics 2400 S Ridgewood Ave,
Ste 5, South Daytona. 386-214-6465.
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.
Cassadaga Historic Tour – 3pm. Learn about
Cassadaga history. Gain insight into Spiritualism.
$15/adult, $7.50/children 7-12, Free/under 6. Cassadaga Book Store, 1112 Stevens St, Cassadaga.
386-228-2880.
Raw Food Gathering – 6pm. 3rd Saturday. Bring a
raw, organic dish to share. Or come learn more about
the health benefits of raw foods. Daytona area. 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.
Monthly Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. Instruments
available/bring your own. Sponsored by: Community
Unitarian Universalist Church. Riverside Veterans
Memorial Park 1933 S Palmetto Ave, S Daytona.
Free. 215-910-9670. [email protected].
Encounter the Spirit – 7:30-9:30pm. Bring digital
camera for pictures during orb tour. Cash/after store
hours, credit card/advance purchases. $25/Adult,
$15/7-12, Under 6/Free. Cassadaga Bookstore 1112
Stevens St, Cassadaga. Reservations: 386-228-2880.
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word/10-word minimum; Form
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FOR LEASE OR RENT
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. 386-402-6883.
RENT SPACE BEACHSIDE – Space available in
beautiful Daytona Spa & Wellness Center. 386-5272230 or 386-243-9644.
PRODUCTS
HERBS: PLANTS AND DRIED – Also organic
teas, essential oils, gemstones, classes and more.
DeLand. 386-734-0035. SpiceOfLifeHerbs.net.
SERVICES
ASTROLOGY – Learn to enhance the love in your
life with a chart comparison. 386-588-0089.
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS – Find freedom from food obsession. No
fees. No weigh-ins. Daytona-Orange City-DeLand:
386-258-0610. FoodAddicts.org.
NATURAL AWAKENINGS SINGLES – Ready
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Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in
our community. Call 386-736-3838 or email [email protected] to
find out how you may be included in the Community Resource Guide.
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 19.
ACUPUNCTURE & PAIN
MANAGEMENT CENTER
You Chang Hu, DOM, AP
Kunning Li, DOM, AP
• 2135 S Ridgewood Ave.
386-760-2112 • Daytona
• 50 Leanni Way
386-445-0098 • Palm Coast
AcupuncturePainMgmt.com
Dr Hu and Dr. Li are
graduates of Tradi-tional
Chinese Medical
Universities in China.
They have practiced
Acupuncture & Chinese
Medicine for a combined 40+ years. See ad
on page 40.
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.
TURNING TIDE ACUPUNCTURE
206 Mary Ave.
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.
ANGEL THERAPY
ART EDUCATION
ONE BY ONE DESIGNS
Artist, Heather L. Pastor
386-232-8424 • Volusia/Flagler Area
onebyonedesigns.com
Express your creativity, meet
friends and experiment with a
new medium through private art
classes, workshops and parties
for all ages and levels of
experience. See calendar for
classes.
AUTOMOTIVE
PERFORMANCE TIRE & WHEEL
630 S. Volusia Ave.
386-228-2500 • Orange City
Family-owned and operated,
we maintain and repair all
makes and models. Wheel
vibration and alignment specialists utilizing Hunter
equipment. Financing is available to meet your needs.
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 9.
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 38.
PATRICIA ALTON
Angel Therapy Practitioner
Shamanic Minister
386-873-2517
Change your life through spiritual
life coaching with the Archangels.
Patricia, certified by Doreen
Virtue, PhD, offers private and
group sessions. Life regressions
and mediumship.
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.
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MAMA GAIA’S MYSTIQUE BOUTIQUE
104 W. Rich Ave.
386-747-2137 • DeLand
MamaGaiasBoutique.com Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am– 6pm.
An eclectic mix of curious items:
Hippy Gypsy boutique clothes, organic herbs and teas, oils, sage,
candles, hand-made dream catchers,
crystals, jewelry, and animal totems.
Session available in: Reiki, energy
healing, Bach flower consultations
Chakra balancing, Readings and Life coaching.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE​
DELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ORANGE CITY ALLIANCE
BE WELL CHIROPRACTIC
@Healing Zone
515 Canal St.
386-402-8997 • New Smyrna
BeWellNSB.Com
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
31and 45.
CHIROPRACTIC CONNECTION CENTER
120 S. Woodland Blvd. Ste B
386-734-1404 • Downtown DeLand
ChiroConnectionCenter.com
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.
120 S. Florida Ave.
2nd Floor of DeLand City Hall
386-734-4331 • DeLand
DelandChamber.com
The DeLand Area Chamber of
Commerce will be an advocate
for its members by helping the
business community identify
and respond to challenges,
providing opportunities for
networking, education and deliberation, and
developing community leaders.
FLEX MEDICAL CENTERS
CHIROPRACTIC SOLUTIONS
622 E. 3rd Ave., Spanish Plaza
386-428-9327 • New Smyrna
Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez-Bruno,
Chiropractic Physician, creates a
healing protocol for the whole
person. She offers Family Plans to
make healing affordable for all.
Most insurance accepted. See ad on
page 17.
WEST VOLUSIA REGIONAL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
132 Treemonte Dr.
386-490-4606 • Orange City
WestVolusiaRegionalChamber.org Aligning Efforts,
Achieving Success.
Mission: Providing
leadership that supports the business
community while promoting economic growth and our cultural environment. Visit our website for membership information
and our calendar.
CHIROPRACTIC
BACK TO BASICS CHIROPRACTIC
AND SPORTS REHABILITATION
800 Sterthaus Dr. Ste. A
386-310-4884 • Ormond
Back2basicschiropractic.com
Back to Basics focuses on the
patient as an individual. Our
mission is about finding what
treatment works best for the patient.
Back to Basics is where wellness
awaits you. See ad on page 20.
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GINGRAS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
3113 S. Ridgewood Ave.
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 30.
GULLIVER CHIROPRACTIC
Denis J Gulliver, D.C. P.A.
2548 S. Volusia Ave.
386-775-3223 • Orange City
VOFLNatural.com
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.
PALMER CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS
Rod Floyd, DC, MSPH
4705 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
386-763-2763 • Port Orange
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.
See ad on page 32 and 43.
CLEANING
AT HOME HELP SOLUTIONS
Home or Office Cleaning
386-320-2215
Weekly/monthly flat
rates and move in/move
out cleaning with
special hourly rates
available. Independent
licensed and insured contractor. Serving DeLand
and Orange City area.
DENTIST
DR. STEVEN CHAMBERLAIN, DMD
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 38.
DERMATOLOGY – HOLISTIC
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
PAUL IVERSEN
EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY
Registered Representative
386-597-2882 • Palm Coast
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.
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.
ENERGY HEALING
FITNESS
1-855-723-9087 • Online Division
EvergladesUniversity.edu
LAURA C. CHASE, LCSW, LMT
Home Visits Only
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.
PRANIC HEALING CENTER
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 39.
ESSENTIAL OILS
JANINE WOOTEN
407-620-5633 • 386-402-8259
[email protected]
HealthyWithOils.com
100% pure oils – nature’s awesome
power for supporting a healthy
body system with unmatched
purity and efficacy. Call for free
c o n s u l t a t i o n . Yo u n g L i v i n g
Independent Distributor #1049949.
FINANCES
Produce
the Right
Balance
CURVES OF DELAND
Jackie & Kari Fust
502 N. Spring Garden Ave. Ste. 2
386-740-1080 • DeLand
A highly effective 30-minute,
coach-led Circuit workout
with Jillian Michaels
& Specialty Circuit Classes
adding variety while helping
women make a strong, healthy transformation.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
DR. ROD FLOYD, DC, DACBN
110 W. Indiana Ave.Ste. 204
386-785-8967 • Downtown DeLand
FloydWellnessConsulting.com
As a graduate of Functional
Medicine University (FMU) and
board certified by the American
Clinical Board of Nutrition (ACBN),
Dr. Floyd provides help with chronic
problems including diabetes,
thyroid, weight loss, etc. using
progressive and natural approaches.
See ad on page 32 and 42.
GRAPHIC DESIGN/
ILLUSTRATION
INSPIRED CREATIONS, INC.
Carole Fontaine
954-471-6615 • DeLand
[email protected]
25 years’ experience in professional
graphic design. Services: Brochures,
PowerPoint Presentations, catalogs,
logos, ads. Providing positively best
customer service. Inspirational Artist,
Life Coach & Meditative Writing
Teacher.
Weigh the
advertising
choices that
Natural
Awakenings
offers.
Display your
products and
services in our
March Food
Matters Issue
CAPITAL CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP
Robert (Rob) Slezak
2290 S Volusia Ave. Ste. B
386-748-1462 • Orange City
CapitalChoice.com
While we dedicate and focus on our
physical well-being; it’s also
important to focus on our financial
health to maintain an overall
balanced lifestyle.
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.
To advertise or
participate in our
next issue, call
386-736-3838
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GREEN BURIAL
LIVING, LOVING MEMORIALS
DELAND NATURAL MARKET
933 N. Woodland Blvd.
386-736-7919 • DeLand
Barbara A. Kangas
386-878-3610
LivingLovingMemorials.com
Create a living memorial
for your loved one. Plant
the biodegradable urn
with ashes inside and
grow a tree, plant, or bush.
Also available for pets
HEALTH FOODS
DEBBIE’S HEALTH FOOD
862 Saxon Blvd.
386-775-7002 • Orange City
n 3850 S. Nova Rd.
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 ad on page 2, 9, 29, and 45.
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.
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
11am-5pm with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Get involved in your
community, shop local and support
organics. Save more with our “Get
Healthy, Get Rewarded” program.
See ad on page 19.
FAMILY NUTRITION/HEALING ZONE
2980 S. Ridgewood Ave. (Publix plaza)
386-409-0042 • Edgewater
n 515 Canal St. (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 31.
HEALTH FOODS FOR LIFE
Bob Lewandowski, LNC
122 E. Rich Ave.
386-734-2343 • DeLand
Open Monday-Saturday 10am5pm. 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.
Be the Friend
He Needs
LOVE WHOLE FOODS
CAFÉ & MARKET
HEATH’S NATURAL FOODS
600 E. Third Ave. (S. Causeway)
386-423-5126 • New Smyrna
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.
MICHAEL’S HEALTH FOOD
661 Beville Rd. Ste. 101
386-267-9000 • S. Daytona
Open 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
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.
RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM
9 Old King’s Rd, Ste. 1
386-445-1300 • Palm Coast
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.
Adopt-A-Manatee®
Reach Your Target Market
800-432-JOIN (5646)
savethemanatee.org
Photo © Patrick M. Rose
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VOFLNatural.com
Contact us:
386-338-8508
[email protected]
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
Open WednesdayFriday 11am-5pm,
Saturday 11am-7pm.
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
GABRIEL AVILES
Health Researcher & Nutritional Educator
Debbie Health Foods
9652 Saxon Blvd
386-775-7002 • Orange City
Gabriel provides personal
consultations and assists in
selecting the right supplement
protocol for health needs and
goals. Blood testing available
through Lab Corps by Life
Extension. See ad on page 2.
HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOPS®
386-490-6621 • Volusia/Flagler
CherylFloyd.com
Cheryl brings her
educational background, storytelling
and interest in
holistic healing to the
forefront as a licensed facilitator of Louise L. Hay’s
Heal Your Life Workshops.
HEALING ZONE
515 Canal St.
386-402-7825 • New Smyrna
NSBHealingZone.com
Open Monday-Friday 8am5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm.
The Healing Zone offers
New Smyrna Beach locals
and visitors a unique all-inone 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 31.
MARGO KING, PHD, DN
HUMANA INC.
Debbie’s Health Foods
386-763-7046 • Port Orange
386-775-7002 • Orange City
DebbiesHealthFoods.com
Christine MacDonald
1500 Beville Rd. Ste. 405
386-479-4000 • Daytona
[email protected]
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 9.
HYPNOTHERAPY
Our dream: To help people achieve
lifelong well-being. Our goal: To
have every community we serve be
20% healthier by 2020 because we
make it easy for people to achieve
their best health. We offer a variety
of Insurance products for the entire
family. See ad on page 14.
INTEGRATIVE
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
AVALON HYPNOSIS
Katheryn Napier, CCHt
339 E. New York Ave.
407-492-7363 • DeLand
AvalonHypnosis.com
KELLY C. LARNED, MS, LMHC
Mention ad, buy 1, get second
session ½ off. Board Certified
Clinical Hypnotist Basic, Advanced
Hypnosis Certifications. Private
Sessions: Eliminate fears, improve
study, memory enhancement, find
your joy.
BOB MUFFLER, CCHT
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.
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES
509 Canal St.
518-860-4918 • New Smyrna
NSBHypnosis.com
ORIGAMI OWL CUSTOM JEWLERY
Using modern hypnosis to achieve
positive changes in your personal
and professional life; relationships,
work-life balance, emotional and
spiritual well-being, eliminating
bad habits, stress, fears and anger.
PATTY JAFFE, CCHT
Clinical Hypnotherapy & Life Coaching
3959 S. Nova Rd. Ste. 10
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386-246-9482
[email protected]
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[email protected]
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386-248-1868
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Mindfulness & Awakening
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386-248-1868
[email protected]
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Minister Rev. Nancy Saputro
516 S. Orange St.
386-481-0890 • New Smyrna
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595 N. Nova Rd. Ste. 115
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115 E Euclid Ave.
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5 Utility Dr. Ste. 15
386-225-4733 • Palm Coast
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4639 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Ste. 105
386-756-0022 • Port Orange
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