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5natural awakenings February 2016

So many of us fill the moments of our days doing things for others. And while it’s good to be a giving person, over-giv-ing 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 hap-pening 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 theONE has yet to give me a direct answer, I think the indirect answer shall suffice fornow. 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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Night Watch to Native Plants

The Ponce Inlet Historical Museum is excited to announce its spring lecture series being offered by experts in ar-

chaeology, 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 Arti-facts.” 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 Audu-bon 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.

Yoga Retreat with Kate Potter

Yoga 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 after-noon, “Dance Your Asana” features building core strength in order to let go of the periphery. Sunday morning begins with a live musical medita-tion 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 386-756-0022 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

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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 Cas-sadaga. All tours will begin at the Conrad Education and Research Center located at 137 West Michigan Avenue in DeLand.

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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 develop-ing health issues. “It started out as a therapeutic activity, but then became something greater. I like to take ugly events and transform them into some-thing positive,” she says. Much of her inspiration comes from stories in the news or her elemen-tary 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 link-ing 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.

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The Art of Zen Tea

Tea 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 avail-able 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 addi-tion, 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 DebbiesHealth-Foods.com. See ad on page 2 and 9.

Psychic Medium New to Ormond Beach

Carl 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 differ-ence 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 ques-tions 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 com-munication have helped many people throughout the world verify the continua-tion 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

Moments 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

The 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 ener-gizing music. No dance experience required. The Dance for PD program is built on one fundamen-tal premise: professionally-trained dancers are movement experts whose knowledge is useful to persons with Parkin-son’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 Associa-tion 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 [email protected].


Love Whole Foods Celebrates 25 Years

Love 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 386-677-5236, 386-767-6543 or visit LoveWholeFoods.com. See ad on page 19 and 44.

Old Florida Plantation Tour

Once a year the Ormond Beach Historical Society

and Tomoka State Park spon-sor 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 Dum-mett 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.

My Town, I’m Part of It

All high school seniors living in Ponce Inlet are encour-

aged 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 ap-plicant 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

Soraya Sanchez, E-RYT 500 Certi-fied 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 connec-

tion. “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 open-ing and creating space in the body using therapeutic tech-niques. 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 toadvanced level, from gentle to therapeutic to SUP. “We are ahands-on studio; our teachers are very dedicated to gettingour students better. We teach from the ‘heart’. We’re lookingfor 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

David 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 ingredi-ents provide extra protection for the hair and scalp resulting in shiny, healthy color without irritation. They also come in recyclable aluminum tubes.”

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

The 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 train-ing 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.

Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

Natural Awakenings Pub-lishing 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 im-portant 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 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com. See ad, page 48.


Monthly Meditative Writing Classes and More

Carole 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 ser-vices, 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 recent-ly 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 informa-tion, contact 954-471-6615, [email protected] or visit InspiredLifeBy-Carole.com. See ad on page 43.

Organic Hair Care Beachside

Maureen Hall, Board Certified Master Color-ist, 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 cabine-try, 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.

Florida: A Land Remembered

The 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 Ander-son-Price Memorial Building, 42 North Beach St., Ormond Beach. For more information, call 386-677-7005 or visit OrmondHistory.org.


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Hope to Help Foundation

Hope to Help Foundation was founded to benefit women in Flagler County diagnosed with breast and gynecologi-

cal cancer. “The loving creation of Hope to Help Founda-tion 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, gynecolo-gist 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 in-depth resources, and medical services.

Debbie’s Welcomes New Team Member

Debbie’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 pre-pared 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 win-ning team of players that provides great customer service, and Nicki has already proven to be a great fit.”

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Peace by Peace

Peace by Peace, a nursery and

nonprofit founded by Russell and Gar-rett 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 Elemen-tary 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 mate-rial, and the process of mounding wood is called ‘hugelkul-tur.’ This design supports water conservation and long-term production. Tree removal and trimming companies are an excellent source of garden building material,” says Russell.

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 PeacebyPeace-USA.weebly.com, Facebook.com/PeacebyPeaceUSA or Twitter.com/PeacebyPeaceUS.

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and JokingResearch 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.


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Nice SpiceMcCormick Going Non-GMOMcCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modi-fied (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 stud-ies 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.”

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Lions UntamedShrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts

Bill Cunning-ham, CEO of Dallas-based Fun Time Shows, the largest Shrine Circus pro-ducer 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 Treat-ment of Animals. Cunningham’s Shrine Circuses will still feature high wire acts, human can-nonballs, 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.”

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Ocean WearAdidas Using Plastic Ocean Debris to Make ShoesAthletic 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 alto-gether. 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.

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Artists 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

Beaux Arts of Central Florida

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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 inter-est 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 orga-nization to reflect it. Beaux Arts of Central Florida is a group of 50 exhibiting artists who use a variety of mediums includ-ing 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 profes-sional and semiprofessional artists striving for excellence,” explains Land. “Names are submitted to the executive board

along with a portfolio of work. Their work, ac-complishments, 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 look-ing 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 Uni-versity in the Henderson Welcome Center. The opening will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 3.

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Famed 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 ma-ture 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.

Take a Hike!by Jacqueline Bodnar Places to Hike near Flagler County

Betty Steflik Memorial Preserve815 Moody Ln.Flagler Beach

Bulow Creek State Park 3351 Old Dixie Hwy. Ormond Beach 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

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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 hap-pier people overall. Don’t let hiking sea-son pass you by this year without hitting the trails and reaping the rewards.


Childhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay

for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caro-line 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

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 Psy-chology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are.

She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friend-ships 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 merito-cratic 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 OldToday, 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 first-time 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

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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.


with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s gen-erally 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 concen-tric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then mov-ing 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 compa-ny, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Safety NetIn 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


use every tool at our disposal for creat-ing connections.” Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Cande-laria 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 friend-ship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations. “My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Expanding CirclesBecoming 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, espe-cially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inher-ently 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.

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 face-to-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, “So-cial 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

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 proac-tive 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 BuddiesAutomatic playdates—with siblings—of-ten enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts.


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American kids’ school, after-school and weekend schedules now rival the hectic pace of their multitask-

ing 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, Cali-fornia, 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

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, Colo-rado, 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 reg-ulate their breath and their emotions.” These invaluable skills stay with children through adulthood.

Step into Yoga TogetherEducators 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 encour-agement, “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 them-selves 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 instru-mentals are good to start; an Internet search for yoga music for kids reveals

many options. Parents can assist by incor-porating 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 stretch-

es 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

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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 ben-efited 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 Tan-tillo, founder of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-area wellness organization, has found that yoga and the practice of mindful-ness help children express themselves in constructive ways. She observes, “In any situation, especially in communities where reactivity, impulsiveness


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 pre-fer 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 Hamp-shire, founder and chief executive officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms, is optimistic about the fu-ture. “In 10 years, I envision social and emotional learning, yoga, and mind-fulness 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 maga-zine editor in Cleveland, TN.

When Scott Frauenheim, direc-tor 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 Chicago-based school wellness organiza-tion 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 stu-dents 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 prac-tice 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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Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Youngby Gerry Strauss

Alyssa 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 UNI-CEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that ac-companies 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 organ-ic 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

and athletic. Tony would bring in a tap dance teacher and Judith a pri-vate trainer during lunch breaks. Being tutored on the set, I had no physi-cal 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 breast- feeding, 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. How do you balance family life with your acting career? It’s a hard balance for anyone, espe-cially one who’s detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The most important thing is to be in the

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 mun-dane 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 through-out the week. What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth?We try to be as eco-friendly as pos-sible, 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?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. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at [email protected].


Perhaps one of the most precious and power-

ful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully pres-ent. 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 re-sults of such listening are extraordinary. Some would call them miracles. Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time

DEEP LISTENINGOur Wholehearted Attention

Is Our Greatest Giftby Kay Lindahl

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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 some-

thing 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 an-other. 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 prac-tice 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 per-mission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

Effective Listening Practices

by Kay Lindahl

Pay attention to the environment. Stop other activities to listen. Clear your desk. Turn off background noise or move to a quiet corner.

Be present. Listen with an open, ap-preciative 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 lis-tener 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 ex-pressed next?”

Signal that they’ve been heard. Encour-aging body language includes empa-thetic facial expressions, nodding and sympathetic postures.

Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful Listening Practices on the author’s website SacredListening.com.

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The focus of functional medi-cine—whole person health care—easily expands to include

dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small per-centage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when consider-ing 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 peri-odontal 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 LinksBeyond nutrition, academy curricula for dentists now include such titles as Arte-riology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical professionals

YOUR MOUTH TELLS A STORYFunctional Dentistry Connects Oral

Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Diseaseby Linda Sechrist

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by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Do-neen, an advanced registered nurse prac-titioner, 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 den-tal surgery and an authority in molecu-lar analysis and genetic risk assess-ment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the grow-

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ing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the cur-rent science and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardio-vascular wellness,” says Milligan.

Respiratory Health LinksOther vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snor-ing 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. Eventu-ally, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan. In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breath-ing 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 as-sociated 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 im-proved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being. Muscle retraining using orofa-cial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with oro-facial 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 func-tion and eliminate poor oral habits

such as thumb sucking. Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular ad-vancement 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 microbiol-ogy, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medi-cine, 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 ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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For those that love animals but can’t provide a home to a domestic pet, wild birds are just outside the win-

dow. Between 50 and 60 million Amer-icans 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 un-marked window looks like an escape route. They won’t see the glass.” Prod-ucts 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 de-scribe the best food to attract them, whether residents or just passing through. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars and

Bird-Watching for BeginnersStart with a Bird Feeder and Binocularsby Sandra Murphy

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, non-GMO (genetically modified) corn meal. Pour fresh water in the birdbath daily, change hummingbird nectar ev-ery three days and discard moldy seeds and old suet. Feeding year-round doesn’t inter-fere 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 so-cial and will stay to eat,” adds Logan. “Blue jays and titmouses are ‘grab-and-go’ birds.”

Join in the FunIn 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-great-backyard-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-year-old 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, water-fowl, 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 Missis-sippi 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/Lagu-naAtascosaBirdlife). Look for standouts, birds with characteristics that capture the imagi-nation, 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


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, Wiscon-sin, happened upon the nearby Horicon Marsh Bird Fes-tival (HoriconMarshBirdClub.com/for-visitors). “Everyone seemed so meditative, hiking in quiet groups. It was peace-ful,” 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 [email protected].

Going to the Birdsby Sandra Murphy

Chris Santella, au-thor of Fifty Places

to Go Birding Before You Die, offers these top sighting spots.

n Pointe Reyes National Seashore, California, is on a mi-gration 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, Massachu-setts, yields sightings of shorebirds such as plover, sandpipers and terns.

n Prairie Pothole Region stretching from Iowa to Minnesota, Montana and the Dakotas is especially good for watching waterfowl.

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.”

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 Wy-alusing State Park. Alton, Illinois, is also along the Mississip-pi Flyway for eagles. Florida eagles tend to stay year-round.


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Americans are staying single lon-ger these days. Instead of mar-rying in our early 20s like in the

1960s, today we’re more likely to be upwards of 27 before committing. Ca-reers 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 authen-tic self,” says Jill Crosby, host of the online dating website NaturalAwaken-ingsSingles.com from Mount Shasta, California. “There are always some compromises, but similar core values and respect for each other make a good

relationship even better.” Online dating isn’t just for the un-married, 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 CandidatesDates 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-

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 pre-vent a more in-depth reply. Textpert, a free app that crowdsources text messag-es, comes to the rescue with suggested responses by other members to help anyone encountering writer’s block.

Distance HurdlesLong 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 Face-Time chats can confirm that the photo is current and messages were more than pickup lines. “Technology has made a tremen-dous difference in price, accessibility and reach,” says Crosby. “Members now post selfies as headshots, shoot their own videos and can access poten-tial matches anywhere in the world.”

ECO-FRIENDLY DATINGGoing Online Makes it Easier

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Discerning Kindred SpiritsNot 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 with-out 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 rela-tionship books and the AskApril.com advice column. “Whether you’re look-ing in person or online for dates, focus on the areas where you’d naturally find others who are green like you.” Com-munity gardens, river cleanups and Earth Day celebrations spring to mind. Make a green impression by wear-ing clothing made of sustainable fabrics and offering a small gift of a fair trade item, organic chocolates or native wild-flower 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].


Ancient Grains for Modern Palates

Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

by Judith Fertig

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Ancient 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-

ghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages. According to Harry Balzer, an ex-pert 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

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 HealthWhole 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 profes-sor 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 associ-ating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortal-


Buckwheat and Beet Soup

Yields: 4 servings

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1½ cups chopped red onion (1 medium)¾ tsp fine sea salt2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)¼ tsp dried thyme¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more dried thyme¾ cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha)4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small)1 to 2 tsp honey1 cup purified water (approximately)2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed

Horseradish Yogurt¾ cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid¼ tsp fine sea salt¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

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.

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 sim-mer, cover and cook until the buck-wheat is tender, about 15 minutes.

While it simmers, prepare the horserad-ish yogurt topping: Combine the horse-radish, salt and pepper in a small bowl and beat until smooth using a fork. Sea-son 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 season-ing. 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 top-ping 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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ity and up to 15 percent fewer cardio-vascular fatalities during two 25-year-long 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 power-houses, 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.”

Better for Local FarmersSourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modi-fied genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Mas-sachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

Better for the PlanetAncient grains require fewer natural resources to plant, grow and harvest. According to the Water Footprint Net-work, 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 inef-ficiently 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.

Cardamom-Infused Black Rice Porridge with Blueberries and Pistachios

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Black Rice¾ cup black rice2 whole green cardamom pods1½ cups boiling purified water

Porridge1 cup half-and-half, plus more as needed3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed¾ tsp ground cardamom1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, for garnish3 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 tem-perature 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.

Remove the cardamom pods, if pre-ferred. Add the blueberries and simmer gently until they are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

To finish, add ¼ to ½ cup more half-and-half to reach a desired consistency. Taste for sweetness and adjust with more maple syrup if needed.

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

Millet1¼ cups purified water¾ cup millet 1 bay leafPinch of fine sea salt

Saganaki1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small)1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly crushed1 small hot green chili, minced (optional)¼ tsp fine sea salt2 Tbsp tomato paste1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup green pimiento-stuffed olives, halved if large4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta cheese (about 1 cup), preferably made from sheep’s milk

Shrimp1 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 pepper2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup ouzo or other anise- flavored liqueur¼ 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 sim-mer, 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, stir-ring 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 1Kate 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.Spirit Photography Contest – February 1-28. Submissions of photography. Winner selected Feb-ruary 29. Cassadaga Hotel, Cassadaga. Details: Cassadaga Hotel Facebook page. 386-228-2323.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 exhibi-tion: Motions, Sea & Sky by Ken Waine. Peabody Auditorium 600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona. Pea-bodyAuditorium.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2AM Connection – 7:30-9am. Speaker: Dr. Jeffery Nelson a Family Medicine doctor will discuss Os-teopathic Medicine. Networking breakfast. Members & 1st time guests/Free. $10. Host: West Volusia Regional Chamber. Gateway Center 880 N 17/92, De-Bary. 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.comYour 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 3Health 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 flower-ing 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4Self-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.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.The Art of Drawing – 4pm. Also Thursdays: Febru-ary 11, 18, 25. Great beginning class for children ages 8+. Learn improved hand-eye coordination, ob-servational awareness, line quality and shading tech-niques. $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. [email protected] Foundation for Good Health – 5:30-7pm. Holistic Health Practitioner Jami Oles shares Get-ting 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 5Rock 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, entertain-ment, discounts, door prizes and more. Free event. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Information: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6Back in the Day Lecture Series – 9:30am. Dan Smith speaker. Topic: The Stanley Steamer in Or-mond. $2. Sponsored by the Ormond Beach Histori-cal 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. 386-243-9644.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 – 12:30-4:30pm. 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. Recep-tion. 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 7Old Florida Plantation Tour – 10am-3pm. Self- driving 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: Funky-TrunkTreasures.com. Psychometry Demonstration – 2-4pm. Presenter: Stewart Robertson. Slater House, Cassadaga. In-formation: 386-228-2880. Find Love and Fulfillment – 2-5pm. Presenter: Sandra Helton. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, Cas-sadaga. Information: 386-228-2880.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8Romance Renewed with Angels – 6-8pm. Presenter Patricia Alton, Advanced Angel Therapy Practitio-ner 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 9AM Connection – 7:30am. Speaker Katheryn Na-pier 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.comEssential 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.


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 condition-specific homeopathic remedies that address symp-toms 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 10West Volusia Historical Bus Tour – Kick-off date for a new scenic community tour. Conrad Education and Research Center 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand. 386-740-6813. DelandHouse.com. Wine, Women & Chocolate – 5:30-7:30pm. Di-vas welcome downtown for a special happy hour. Merchants host with great offers for some retail therapy. Free event. Downtown DeLand. Informa-tion: 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. Rich-ard 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 11Love’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.Whole Body Healing: Healthy Head & Heart – 7pm. Well known radio personality, Jolie Root, C.N., will discuss heart health, ageless skin, controlling inflam-mation and Alzheimer’s. Free. Love Whole Foods 275 Williamson Blvd, Ormond. 386-677-5236.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12Physical 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 Commu-nity Center 3048 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores. Register with Heather: 386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13Family 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. Work-shop with Guru Simran. $25. Daytona Spa and Well-ness 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, Cas-sadaga. Information: 386-228-2880.Intuitive Massage with Pam Tipsword – 11am-4pm. 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY14Wedding Vows Renewal – 12:30pm. Colby Memorial Temple. Cassadaga. Information: 386-228-2080. Butterfly Workshop – 2-4pm. Presenter: Rev. Bob Johnstone. Andrew Jackson Davis bldg, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15Art Fun for Kids – 10-11:30am. Kids ages 6-12 will learn about famous artists and experiment with a va-riety 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 fi-nances? Do you find yourself frozen, too impulsive or in complete avoidance over money matters? $40. 222 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand. Pre-register: FunkyTrunkTreasures.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16AM 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: 386-763-7046. DebbiesHealthFoods.com.Blood Donors Wanted – 10am-4pm. Safe, painless, and takes less than 1 hour. Includes a free mini-health 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 man-agement 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 17Wellness Seminar: Women’s Health – 6pm. Free health seminar hosted by: Lynn Kleinschmit & Hay-ley 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 pos-sibilities. 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 18Vendor Blender – 5-7pm. Location TBA. Host: West Volusia Regional Chamber: 386-490-4606. [email protected]

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Your Kids’ Foundation for Good Health – 5:30-7pm. 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. Deb-biesHealthFoods.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19Angel 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 Mu-seum 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 pos-sibilities. Young Living ID# 1049949. Registration/location: 386-402-8259.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20Couples 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 Bou-tique 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 seat-ing. 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 21Past Life Regression – 2:30-5pm. Presenter: Rev. Bill Morse. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22The 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 experi-ence these exceptionally wonderful oils. Bring your Bible. Young Living ID# 1049949. Registration/location: 386-402-8259.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23Your 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: 386-763-7046 DebbiesHealthFoods.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22Paint 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 23AM Connection – 7:30am. Dr. Mark Davids podia-trist 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 & Hay-ley Imbriani of Viapure Wellness located in Arrow Rehabilitation 31 Lupi Ct, Ste 140, Palm Coast. 386-931-2836. ViapureWellness.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24Mommy & Me Art Experience – 10-11am. An in-troduction 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 Well-ness 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 25Live 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 26How to See the Aura – 2-4pm. Presenter: Rev. Don Zanghi. Andrew Jackson Davis bldg., Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.

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: 386-232-8424. OneByOneDesigns.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27Florida is a Land Remembered – 9:30am refresh-ments. 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., Cas-sadaga. 386-228-2880. 2nd Annual Angel Fair – 11am-5pm. Featuring Free Angel Mini-seminars, raffles, vendors, Butter-fly, Toe, Angel Cards and Tarot Readings. Free ad-mission. 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 28Spirit 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 29Leap for JOY.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 3Beaux Arts Exhibit – 5:30-7:30pm. Henderson Welcome Center, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona. Information: BeauxArtsFL.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12Shamrock & 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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Saturday, April 16 10 am-5 pm

Royal Oaks Professional Centre100 Treemonte St, Orange City

Family Fun • Vendors •Workshops. $5 pp/suggested donation

Portion of proceeds to benefit Kids Against Hunger

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sundayAgape Prayer Ministry – 7-9am. Hosted by Rev. Kathleen Zurenko. Prayer changes things. Confiden-tial 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 Phi-losophy 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 – 10:30-11:45am. 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 – 12:30-1:30pm. 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. Friday-Saturday. Free admission. 2150 Eustace Ave, Del-tona. 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.

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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 Thera-peutics 2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste.5, South Day-tona. 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. 386-243-9644.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 Meth-odist 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.

tuesdayDaytona 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. Deb-bie’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 Or-ange. Dates/location: 845-649-1394.Nicotine Anonymous – 7pm. 12-Step Support Group. Florida Hospital Oceanside HCP Conf Rm 264 S Atlantic Blvd, Ormond. Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

wednesdayEd’s Boot Camp – 6:30am. Eisler Therapeutics 2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste 5, S Daytona. 386-214-6465.Daytona Anahata Yoga – 7am. Gentle yoga, all levels. 4:30pm. Therapeutic by appt. 6pm Restor-ative yoga. 2100 S Ridgewood Ave, #2, S Daytona. 336-912-1229.Yoga Bala Classes – 9am Vinyasa, 10:30am Thera-peutic. 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 Activ-ity & Events Center 815 S Alabama Ave, DeLand. 386-626-7300. Meditation & Healing Clinic – 6:30pm. Experience Pranic healing. Introductory Lecture on 1st Wednes-days. 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 Spiritu-alist Camp, Colby Temple, Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.

thursdayDaytona Anahata Yoga – 7am. Anahata yoga, 9:30am. Gentle yoga. 4:30pm Core strength, 6pm Anahata flow. 2100 S Ridgewood Ave, #2, S Day-tona. 336-912-1229.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. 386-243-9644.Meditation and Healing Circle – 11am. Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. Andrew Jackson Davis Bldg, Stevens St, Cassadaga. 386-228-2880.Reiki Sessions Available – 11am-5pm. Thursday-Saturday. 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. 386-255-2588. 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 Volu-sia 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 Thurs-day. 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. 386-626-1944.

fridayFlagler 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. 336-912-1229.Ed’s Strength Class – 7am. Eisler Therapeutics 2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste 5, S Daytona. 386-214-6465. 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. 386-225-4733.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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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 wel-come. 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.

saturdayFlagler 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 Sat-urdays. 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. Beres-ford 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 ses-sion. 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 Satur-days. 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. Cas-sadaga 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. Loca-tion 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] 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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DELAND COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTUREMacKenzie Muir, AP.245 N. Woodland Blvd.386-626-1944 • DeLandDeLandAcupuncture.com

We treat all conditions in a peaceful community setting with day and evening hours a v a i l a b l e . A f f o r d a b l e 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 HEALTHLouise Ethier, DOM, AP2447 S. Ridgewood Ave.386-846-0995 • S. DaytonaNPToHealth.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 ACUPUNCTURE206 Mary Ave.386-315-0338 • New SmyrnaTurningTideAcupuncture.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

PATRICIA ALTON Angel Therapy PractitionerShamanic Minister386-873-2517

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.

ART EDUCATION

ONE BY ONE DESIGNSArtist, Heather L. Pastor386-232-8424 • Volusia/Flagler Areaonebyonedesigns.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 & WHEEL630 S. Volusia Ave. 386-228-2500 • Orange City

Family-owned and operated, we maintain and repair all makes and models. Wheel vibration and alignment spe-cialists utilizing Hunter

equipment. Financing is available to meet your needs.

BOOKS • CREATIVE ARTS • GIFTS & MORE

CASSADAGA BOOKSTORE1112 Stevens St. 386-228-2880 • CassadagaCassadaga.org

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm 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 DeLandFunkyTrunkTreasures.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.

HELLO, GOOD-BUYS RESALE BOUTIQUESt. Johns Flea MarketBarbara Joy Mullen, Owner386-793-1407

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.

ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIANS

ACUPUNCTURE, NUTRITION & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINEDebra Gaffney, AP, PhD339 East New York Ave.386-734-4126 • DeLandAcuDebra.com

N u t r i t i o n a l C o u n s e l i n g , Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, and Sensi t ivi ty 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 & PAINMANAGEMENT CENTERYou Chang Hu, DOM, APKunning Li, DOM, AP• 2135 S Ridgewood Ave. 386-760-2112 • Daytona• 50 Leanni Way 386-445-0098 • Palm CoastAcupuncturePainMgmt.com

Dr Hu and Dr. Li are graduates of Tradi-tional C h i n e s e M e d i c a l Universities in China. They have practiced Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for a comb-ined 40+ years. See ad on page 40.

ACUPUNCTURE & SKIN CARE CLINICLorenzo Phan, DOM, AP725 W. Granada Blvd. Ste. 15386-615-1203 • OrmondAcubeautyTherapy.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.

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.

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MAMA GAIA’S MYSTIQUE BOUTIQUE104 W. Rich Ave.386-747-2137 • DeLandMamaGaiasBoutique.com

Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am– 6pm. An eclectic mix of curious items: Hippy Gypsy boutique clothes, or-ganic 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 ALLIANCE120 S. Florida Ave.2nd Floor of DeLand City Hall386-734-4331 • DeLandDelandChamber.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.

WEST VOLUSIA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE132 Treemonte Dr.386-490-4606 • Orange CityWestVolusiaRegionalChamber.org

Aligning Efforts, Achieving Success. Mission: Providing leadership that sup-ports the business community while pro-

moting economic growth and our cultural environ-ment. Visit our website for membership information and our calendar.

CHIROPRACTIC

BACK TO BASICS CHIROPRACTIC AND SPORTS REHABILITATION800 Sterthaus Dr. Ste. A386-310-4884 • OrmondBack2basicschiropractic.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.

BE WELL CHIROPRACTIC@Healing Zone515 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 hea l th - r e l a t ed educa t iona l opportunities. See ad on page 31and 45.

CHIROPRACTIC CONNECTION CENTER120 S. Woodland Blvd. Ste B386-734-1404 • Downtown DeLandChiroConnectionCenter.com

Chiropractic Connection is a holistic healthcare center providing a progressive, natural approach to wellness, committed to aiding in t h e r e s t o r a t i o n o f h u m a n functionality utilizing a variety of modalities.

FLEX MEDICAL CENTERSCHIROPRACTIC SOLUTIONS622 E. 3rd Ave., Spanish Plaza386-428-9327 • 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.

GINGRAS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC3113 S. Ridgewood Ave.386-767-6602 • South Daytona720 3rd Ave.386-423-2225 • New SmyrnaGingrasClinic.com

We care for geriatric to pediatric with Chiro-practic 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

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 CLINICSRod Floyd, DC, MSPH4705 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 SOLUTIONSHome or Office Cleaning386-320-2215

Weekly/monthly flat rates and move in/move ou t c l e an ing w i th special hourly rates available. Independent

licensed and insured contractor. Serving DeLand and Orange City area.

DENTIST

DR. STEVEN CHAMBERLAIN, DMD2727 N. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 12386-677-8466 • 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 • SanfordHolisticDentalHealth.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 [email protected]

Our practice integrates medical Dermatology with nutritional, homeopathic, and energy medicine. Classes empower patients with self-h e a l i n g e n e r g y m e d i c i n e techniques.


EDUCATION / SCHOOLS

EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY1-855-723-9087 • Online DivisionEvergladesUniversity.edu

Change your career, change your life. 100% online degree programs are available through the Boca Raton main campus. Financial aid is available. See ad on page 3.

ENERGY HEALING

LAURA C. CHASE, LCSW, LMTHome Visits Only386-748-8295 [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-Emot iona l Re lease Therapy, Chakra clearing and body psychotherapy utilizing therapeut ic ta lk and touch. MA73758.

PRANIC HEALING CENTER516 S. Orange St. 386-689-6868 • New SmyrnaPranicHealingNSB.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 WOOTEN407-620-5633 • [email protected]

100% pure oils – nature’s awesome power for supporting a healthy body system with unmatched purity and efficacy. Call for free consul ta t ion. Young Living Independent Distributor #1049949.

FINANCES

CAPITAL CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUPRobert (Rob) Slezak2290 S Volusia Ave. Ste. B386-748-1462 • Orange CityCapitalChoice.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.

PAUL IVERSENRegistered Representative386-597-2882 • Palm Coast

We want to help your family have a better financial

future. Let us show you how to start saving for retirement, explore ways to reduce your life insurance costs, lower your monthly cash outlay.

FITNESS

CURVES OF DELANDJackie & Kari Fust502 N. Spring Garden Ave. Ste. 2386-740-1080 • DeLand

A highly effective 30-minute, coach-led Circuit workout w i th J i l l i an Michae l s & Specialty Circuit Classes adding variety while helping

women make a strong, healthy transformation.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

DR. ROD FLOYD, DC, DACBN110 W. Indiana Ave.Ste. 204386-785-8967 • Downtown DeLandFloydWellnessConsulting.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.

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DELAND NATURAL MARKET933 N. Woodland Blvd.386-736-7919 • DeLand

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.

FAMILY NUTRITION/HEALING ZONEn 2980 S. Ridgewood Ave. (Publix plaza) 386-409-0042 • Edgewatern 515 Canal St. (Inside Healing Zone) 386-402-7825 • New Smyrna TheFamilyNutritionStore.com

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 LIFEBob Lewandowski, LNC122 E. Rich Ave. 386-734-2343 • DeLand

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Bob has been in business over 39 years with specialties including: non-allergenic foods, energizing weight

reduction, organic skin care, herbs and vitamins. Licensed Nutritional Counselor. #0000177.

HEATH’S NATURAL FOODS600 E. Third Ave. (S. Causeway)386-423-5126 • New Smyrna

Open Monday–Saturday 8:30am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Heath’s offers natural products, herbs, vitamins & supplements, gluten-free, organic beer, wine, fresh produce, Organic Deli and more.

LIVING WATERS HEALTH FOODS141 W. Granada Blvd.386-672-6004 • Ormond

Open Monday-Friday 9am-6:30pm, Saturday 9am-5:30pm and Sunday Noon-4pm. We help customers meet their nutritional needs and our specialty is providing a complete selection of nutritional supplements.

LOVE WHOLE FOODS CAFÉ & MARKETn 275 Williamson Blvd. 386-677-5236 • Ormondn 1633 Taylor Rd.386-767-6543 • Port OrangeLoveWholeFoods.com

Open Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm with friendly, knowledge-able 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.

MICHAEL’S HEALTH FOOD661 Beville Rd. Ste. 101386-267-9000 • S. Daytona

Open Monday-S a t u r d a y 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 FOODS2405 Enterprise Rd.386-774-1222 • Orange City

Open Monday -Friday10am–6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Quality vita-mins , minera ls ,

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 FOODPORIUM9 Old King’s Rd, Ste. 1386-445-1300 • Palm Coast

Open Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. We offer vitamins, supplements, personal care products, frozen foods, bulk foods selection and Gluten-free foods.

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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 n 862 Saxon Blvd. 386-775-7002 • Orange Cityn 3850 S. Nova Rd. 386-763-7046 • Port OrangeDebbiesHealthFoods.com

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.

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HERBS – HOLISTIC

SPICE OF LIFE HERBS214 Beresford Ave.386-734-0035 • DeLandSpiceOfLifeHerbs.Net

Open Wednesday-Friday 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 AVILESHealth Researcher & Nutritional Educator Debbie Health Foods9652 Saxon Blvd 386-775-7002 • Orange City

Gabr ie l p rov ides pe r sona l consultat ions 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/FlaglerCherylFloyd.com

Cheryl brings her educational back-ground, storytelling a n d i n t e r e s t i n 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 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-3pm. The Healing Zone offers New Smyrna Beach locals and visitors a unique all-in-

one wellness center that features: Chiropractic Care, Clinical Nutritional Counseling, Massage Therapy, Healing Sessions, Functional Medicine, Super Foods Juice Bar, and a Fully Stocked Health Food Store with Gluten-free and Specialty Products. See ad on page 31.

MARGO KING, PHD, DN Debbie’s Health Foods386-763-7046 • Port Orange386-775-7002 • Orange CityDebbiesHealthFoods.com

Dr. Margo is board certified by the American Alternative Medical Association and Practitioner member or the American Holistic Health Association. Available for personal nutritional counseling. See ad on page 2 and 9.

HYPNOTHERAPY

AVALON HYPNOSIS Katheryn Napier, CCHt 339 E. New York Ave. 407-492-7363 • DeLandAvalonHypnosis.com

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, CCHT509 Canal St. 518-860-4918 • New SmyrnaNSBHypnosis.com

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. 10443-871-2063 • Port OrangeJaffeHypnoCoach.com

State Certified Clinical Hypno-therapy for pain/symptom manage-ment, phobias, habits, emotional difficulties, weight release, smoking release, age regression, past life regression, life between life regression, manifesting, individual and couples coaching.

INSURANCE

GREAT FLORIDA INSURANCECal Seibert, Agent411 Dunlawton Ave.386-256-4812 • Port Orange386-957-4909 • New Smyrna/Edgewater

Say goodbye to high i n s u r a n c e r a t e s . Contact us for quotes on auto, home, condo,

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HUMANA INC.Christine MacDonald1500 Beville Rd. Ste. 405 386-479-4000 • [email protected]

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

KELLY C. LARNED, MS, LMHC430 Oakridge Blvd. Ste. 3386-235-3780 • 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

ORIGAMI OWL CUSTOM JEWLERY 631-745-4103 • [email protected]

Create and enjoy custom: lockets, charms, chains, bracelets, earrings and watches. Marla Barto, Independent Designer, WV Chamber Member is available for part ies, vendor events and fundraisers.

LANDSCAPES

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MASSAGE

ANGELA SHAFFER, LMT10 Dogwood Trail, Ste. D386-848-5528 • DeBaryTheBody-Mechanics.com

Licensed massage therapist, certified RNR™ practitioner. Therapeutic Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and RNR™ massages. Outcalls , chair and couples massages available. Ask about an infrared slimming wrap. MA40442.

EISLER THERAPEUTICS 2400 S Ridgewood Ave. Ste. 5386-214-6465 • South DaytonaEislerTherapeutics.com

One-stop health, pain relief and fitness with Certified Health Coach, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Fitness Trainer. Ed is a Certified yoga instructor with 200-hr training. Offering: St. John Neuromuscular pain relief therapy. craniosacral,

therapeutic, sports massage, active isolated stretching, kinesio tapping, Chinese ear, hand and foot reflexology and certified Bellanina Facelift Massage. Weekly fitness, yoga, qigong meditation, food-based healing, cookbooks and classes. MA28465 MM13399.

NUWATI BODYWORKKimberly Nielsen, LMT190 Treemonte St.386-846-8666 • Orange CityNuwati-Bodywork.com

Nuwati Bodywork partners w i t h d o c t o r s , h e a l t h profess ionals , bus iness leaders and educational administrators to provide balance and healing to a

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PAMELA S. TIPSWORD, LMT190 Treemonte Dr.Within Nuwati Bodywork386-233-2828 • Orange City

Pamela offers a skillful blend of the therapies of Neuromuscular and Intuitive Energy work to provide a unique experience in healing. Feel the difference by calling today. MA19684.

MEDITATION

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION©

Robin Zabel, Certified [email protected]

Experience the field of pure consciousness, the reservoir of creativity, intelligence and energy deep within the mind with this simple, effortless mental technique. Enjoy life more.

MEDIUM

CARL [email protected]

Carl is an Evidential Medium bringing forth connections and messages from our loved ones in S p i r i t , d e m o n s t r a t i n g t h e continuation of life after death. See ad on page 14.

PEST CONTROL, NATURAL

NATURE’S WAYNatural Pest Control226 A S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte VedraAlso Serving Volusia and Flagler Counties 386-569-6774, 904-280-7563NaturesWayPest.com

We offer professional natural pest control with 35 years’ experience using only natural products, no synthetic pesticides, uplifting

fresh scent, pet-friendly and quality service guaranteed.

PIANO INSTRUCTION

KATHLEEN ZURENKO, MCS, BAPiano Teacher for Children and Adults386-248-1868 [email protected]

Gift certificates are available. Give the gift of music. One-on-one private instruction offered at affordable rates in your home or in my piano room. Experience the fun of learning to read music.

SALON/SPAS – ORGANIC

DAVID SEPULVEDA110 W Indiana Ave. Ste 102386-822-8587 • DeLandM.Vagaro.com/SepulvedaHairStudio

David offers the world’s first professional organic hair color, care and styling line with biodynamic, organic and fair trade ingredients; with non-toxic, active botanicals and pure essential oils.

MY ORGANIC SALONMaureen Hall386-402-4588 • New SmyrnaMyOrganicSalon.com

Maureen specializes in body art quality henna for hair and ammonia-free hair color. Providing a fragrance-free, private salon experience appealing to many with chemical sensitivities. See ad on page 31.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT

KATHLEEN ZURENKO, MCSMindfulness & AwakeningConsciousness [email protected]

Kathleen teaches a variety of workshops and will soon debut her new book: “52 Ways to Transform Your Life from Okay to WOW!” —An Interactive Workbook for Busy Adults. A non-denominational, ordained minister, available for weddings, and memorial services.

SOLAR ENERGY

SOLAR-FIT 1523 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill386-441-2299 • Volusia386-445-7606 • FlaglerSolar-Fit.com

Relax and let the sun do the work for you. Solar-Fitting your home or business is a smart, eco-nomical, and environmentally sound investment. We offer a

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GENTLE PET PASSINGSDr. Gayle Burrell386-279-8525 • Volusia/FlaglerGentlePetPassings.com

Saying goodbye to your beloved friend is a loving, but difficult decision. Spend those f inal precious moments with your pet in the comfor t o f the i r home surrounded by all that they love. See ad on page 28.

WELLNESS

ASTROBALANCEHolly Stockus, CNC228 S. Beach St, rear entry386-588-0089 • Daytona AstroBalanceFL.com

Astrology readings geared toward heal th /wel lness , soul dev-elopment, and relationships. Nutritional coaching, Ayurvedic Shirodhara, Reiki with aroma-therapy, ear candling, ionic footbath & magnesium foot soak.

DAYTONA SPA & WELLNESS CENTER211 E. International Speedway Blvd.386-243-9644 • Beachside DaytonaDaytonaWellness.com

All-inclusive wellness destin-ation: massage, facials, energy work and chiropractic. Join us: 5 :45pm, 2nd Thursdays: speakers, mini-spas, local art display, live music, light r e f r e shmen t s and more .

Memberships: starting at $49.99/month.

VIAPURE WELLNESS 31 Lupi Ct. Ste. 140 386-931-2836 • Palm CoastLynn@ViapureWellness

Lynn Kleinschmit a Physical T h e r a p i s t a n d We l l n e s s Practitioner. Over 28 years ex-perience in Physical Therapy. Weekly work-shops provided to learn more. See ad on page 18.

WORKSHOP TRAINING

HEAL YOUR LIFEWORKSHOP LEADER TRAININGPatricia J Crane, Ph.D and Rick Nichols800-969-4584HealYourLifeTraining.com/teacher-training

Become a licensed workshop leader in Louise Hay’s phi losophy. Comple te manuals and materials provided. This training is approved by Louise and Hay House.

YOGA

DAYTONA ANAHATA YOGA 2100 S. Ridgewood Ave. Ste. 2336-912-1229 • South DaytonaD-A-Yoga.com

South Daytona’s Yoga Studio. Breath – Healing – Balance. Classes offered 7 days a week. From Gentle to SUP Yoga. First time students: buy one, get one class free.

KIDDING AROUND YOGA 386-428-5782 KiddingAroundYoga.com/Volusia Facebook.com/Kidding Around Yoga of Volusia

Fun, playful kid’s yoga classes created to develop strength, flexibility and good posture. Participation builds physical confidence and emotional self-esteem interacting with other

children in a group setting. We will come to your birthday party or school, just give us a call.

PADMA YOGAMicki Higgins, E-RYT 5005 Utility Dr. Ste. 15386-225-4733 • Palm CoastPadmaYogaonline.com

At Padma Yoga, we are enthusiastic about what yoga can do for our clients who experience improvement and even transformational benefits for mind, body and spirit. See ad on page 25.

SYDNEY SOLIS, RYT386-717-9574 • DeLandStoryTimeYoga.com

Offering private and semi-private yoga coaching and therapy via the expressive arts for all ages. Unique Storytime Yoga and Mythic Yoga for teens and adults.

YOGA BALA4639 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Ste. 105386-756-0022 • Port OrangeYogaBala.com

Beginner to advanced classes offered seven days a week. Try traditional yoga in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with beginner’s yoga, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Yin yoga. Or mix it up with Boot Camp and Zumba. See ad on page 12.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS

UNITY COMMUNITY CHURCHMinister Rev. Nancy Saputro516 S. Orange St.386-481-0890 • New SmyrnaUnityCommunityChurch.com

Our Sunday ser-vice is at 11am. We also offer: Classes, Spirit-ual Counseling,

Weddings, Christenings, Memorial Services, Home Blessings, Home/hospital visitations and prayer support. See ad on page 26.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

LAUREE MORETTO SOFT TISSUE SPECIALIST595 N. Nova Rd. Ste. 115 321-271-1678 • OrmondLaureeMoretto.com

Don’t endure pain or bad pos ture . Ex-perience why so many say they wished they had seen me sooner. Save time, money and

more importantly, get your life back. MA20965.

THERMOGRAPHY

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY INTERNATIONALChristy Bowman, CTT877-315-7226, Ext 447BTIScan.com

We provide radiation-free, cancer and inflammation screening, injury documentation, origination of pain and evaluate nerve pathology and monitor progress of current treatments. Servicing the east coast of Florida.

VETERINARIAN

FLORIDAWILD VETERINARY HOSPITAL115 E Euclid Ave.386-734-9899 • DeLandFloridaWildVetHospital.com

We provide compassionate and outstanding medical, dental, diagnostic and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds, exotics and wildlife. We also offer alternative treatments such as acupuncture, laser therapy, Chinese herbal therapy and massage.


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