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letter from the editor 

Kyle, “ did you just put a recyclable bottle 

in the trash?” I asked my oldest son. He 

just looked at me with his “I’m busted” 

expression. I directed him to pull it out and 

place it in the recycle bin. I followed it up 

with “I didn’t raise you to trash our planet 

one recyclable at a time!” which garnered a 

teenage eye roll in response. I work diligently 

at raising environmentally conscious kids, 

but it still doesn’t feel like enough. Every time 

I pull a garbage bag from my kitchen, I pause to think about the 

millions of garbage bags headed to our landfi lls each year. Sure I 

reuse and recycle, but it is time to do more. 

Natural Awakenings is excited to announce that we are launching 

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new Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) will allow members 

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across our extensive network in 88 territories across the nation 

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more 

balanced life. In each issue readers fi nd cutting-edge 

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growth, green living, creative expression and the products 

and services that support a healthy lifestyle. 

14 Vitamin D 

The Master Hormone 

by Deepti Sadhwani, M.D. 

17 PUMPKIN FOR PETS 

by Morieka V. Johnson 

18 EXERCISE FOR 

SPINE HEALTH 

Smart Training Beats Back Pain 

by Michael Curran 

22 ON THE VEGAN TRAIL 

Why People Are Putting 

More Plants on Their Plates 

by Kristin Ohlson 

25 BETTER BREAST 

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Make Prevention a 

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27 BE A CLIMATE HERO 

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by Bill McKibben 

31 ECO-FILM PICKS 

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32 Transition Towns 

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Chiropractic Offi ce Expands 

Dr. Alukonis, Board Certifi ed Chiropractic Orthopedist, has expanded his offi ce 

space to accommodate all of the services they offer. Dr. Alukonis successfully 

treats patients with chiropractic care and uses spinal decompression for those with 

extensive and severe back problems and disorders. 

Dr. Alukonis offers the innovative treatment Cold Level Laser Therapy which 

aids carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, and peripheral neuropathy and greatly reduces 

musculoskeletal pain/infl ammation, promoting tissue repair. Alukonis incorporates 

brain-based therapies for visual, auditory, and motor stimulation and is a certifi ed 

provider for Interactive Metronome, a brain-based rehabilitation assessment and 

training program. He has seen amazing breakthroughs in ADD/ADHD, autism 

spectrum patients, and balance and dizziness disorders. “We leave no stone left 

unturned by incorporating metabolic testing, food sensitivity, and gluten testing to 

seek the true source of the problem,” says Alukonis. Free workshops are offered 

throughout the upcoming months. 

Dr. Alukonis, DC, DABCO, is located at 299 N. Orlando Ave., Suite A, Cocoa 

Beach. For more information, call 321-783-1960 or visit www.spacecoastspine.com. 

See ad on page 15. 

500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 

The Kashi School of Yoga is pleased to announce 

its 500-hour RYT Yoga Alliance 

Registered Program starting in January 2011. 

Along with the popular 200-hour RYT programs, 

this advanced training is available to 

yoga teachers seeking to deepen their knowledge 

and practice of yoga and become 500-hour designated yoga teachers. The 

program is open to all 200-hour RYT teachers. John Douillard, David Newman, and 

Mukunda Stiles are some of the guest teachers in this program. The January kick-off 

session includes a two-day Kali Natha Yoga Intensive with Ma Jaya, founder of Kali 

Natha Yoga. The program will be offered in weekend and fi ve-day sessions throughout 

the year. CEU credits are available for all specialized classes and workshops. 

Kashi School of Yoga is located at 11155 Roseland Rd., Sebastian. For more 

information on the teacher training programs, visit www.kashi.org or call 

772-589-1403, ext.109. 

Free Acupuncture Events 

Aquarian Dreams is offering two free acupuncture classes this month. Jamin 

Nichols, Acupuncture Physician, will host Understanding Your Mental- 

Emotional State with Oriental Medicine. For those wondering what goes on inside 

that makes people feel depressed, anxious, or unable to focus, this class will explain 

how the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected using Contemporary Chinese 

Pulse Diagnosis and Contemporary Oriental Medicine. Different mental-emotional 

disorders will be discussed and how they can be treated with the use of acupuncture 

and Chinese herbal medicine. Jamin will also offer an Oriental Medicine & Healthy 

Lifestyle Workshop. His discussion will include illnesses treated by Oriental 

Medicine, Chinese herbs, acupuncture, and various styles used in treatment. This 

workshop includes personal health tips and complementary auricular therapy. 

The Mental-Emotional Class is Sunday, October 3 from 12:30-2:30pm. The 

Oriental Medicine Workshop is Saturday, October 23 from 3-5pm. Aquarian 

Dreams is located at 414 N. Hwy. A1A, Indialantic. For more information and to 

pre-register, call 321-729-9495. See ad on page 3. 


Health Food Café Ribbon Cutting 

Appleseed Health Foods along with the Cocoa Beach 

Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host a ribbon 

cutting and celebration of their recently expanded café. The 

café originally focused on simple organic salads, sandwiches, 

wraps, soups, snacks, veggie juices, and fruit smoothies. It has 

grown to feature a larger selection of gourmet foods including 

raw pizza, raw spaghetti, raw cakes, and raw cookies. The 

menu now features a broader range of food choices from longtime 

local restaurateur Scott Donat who brings over 20 years 

of restaurant experience to the cafe. One of Scott’s creations 

is the Xpress Power Lunch for a quick healthy and satisfying 

lunch. The café continues to offer raw, vegan and vegetarian 

selections as well as traditional cooked foods, freshly made 

with organic ingredients. Food preparation classes from simple 

raw foods to cooking for health to gourmet raw meals are also 

offered. The ribbon cutting includes local health practitioners, 

music, health-related activities, and raffl es for healthy gift 

baskets, health services, and discount coupons. 

The ribbon cutting is Friday October 15 at 4pm. Appleseed 

Health Foods is located at 1007 Pathfi nder Way, #110, 

Rockledge. For more information call 321-631-1444 or visit 

www.appleseedhealth.com. See ad on page 37. 

Natural Awakenings Launches 

New Health Network 


Publishing Corp., 

whose signature Natural 

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healthy living, is 

launching an innovative, cost-saving, green and healthy living 

network. The new Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) will 

allow members to obtain membership cards that will provide 

discounts on products and services focused on wellness; green 

and sustainable living; and natural, healthy lifestyles. 

NAN’s extensive network in 88 territories across the nation 

will encompass practitioners of alternative and complementary 

medicine, including chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, 

body work and energy work, as well as health and fi tness 

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Members will enjoy discounts ranging from 5 to 50 percent 

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a newsletter, and access to NAN’s website and free customer 

service support. 

Company founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “We 

rejoice that the wellness revolution is in full swing, propelled 

by the kind of people who read our magazines and website. 

Natural Awakenings Network is our next step in helping people 

map out alternate routes to healthier, happier, longer lives.” 


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Symposium for a Sustainable Environment 

The Awakening the Dreamer Changing the Dream symposium presents a vision 

to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfi lling, and socially 

just human presence on earth. It asks, “Where on Earth are we going?” and “What 

can we do about it?” Attendees are introduced to the biggest challenges and 

opportunities facing the world today through insights from the world’s leading 

thinkers, inspiring fi lms, leading edge information, and dynamic group interaction. 

Developed by the Pachamama Alliance of San Francisco, this symposium is 

presented locally by Awaken Brevard, a program of The New Earth. Nancy 

Thompson, Rev. Sue Bailey, and Dayl Kumpa will co-facilitate the event. 

The symposium is Saturday, November 20, noon-5pm at Unity Church of Melbourne, 

1745 Trimble Rd, Melbourne. To register, call Nancy at 321-453-8074 or email 

thenewearth@cfl .rr.com. To view trailer, visit www.awakeningthedreamer.org 

Health & Wellness Expo 

To celebrate their 18 years of business, Island Therapeutic Massage & Spa 

is sponsoring a free Health & Wellness Expo. Vendors will showcase their 

products and services along with literature and free samples. Mother and daughter 

team Claudia and Ginny provide therapeutic and relaxation massage, electronic 

acupuncture, ionic detox footbath, slimming body applicators, as well as a full 

menu of salon services. Island Therapeutic Massage & Spa also offers specialoccasion 

packages for birthdays, weddings, girls-day-out, anniversaries, or mental 

health day. They offer a convenient no credit check, in-house fi nance program. 

The Expo is November 5 from 4-7pm at 236 Grove Street N. in the historic 

neighborhood of Merritt Island. (Off 520 & Courtenay). For more information, call 

321-452-7373. (MM#3940, MA#9150, MA#16520) 

Upcoming Nature Tours: 

Galapagos & Kenya-Tanzania 

Nature has been on our radar lately – from Iceland’s 

volcano to the gulf oil spill. We’ve learned some hard 

lessons but maybe we’ve also learned to embrace earth’s 

natural wonders while we still can. 

So this fall Susan Drew, owner of Sangha Tours, is taking 

people back to the Galapagos Islands on a group tour. The 

October 28 to November 5 deluxe tour includes: 4-night 

cruise, 3-night eco-hotel and 1-night Hilton. “Fall weather is great, with abundant 

wildlife and sublime scenery,” explains Susan. “Besides the cruise and island visits 

- enjoy optional swimming, snorkeling, hiking, biking, kayaking and shopping with 

the locals on the main island.” 

Then on March 17th, Susan will be leading another group tour back to Kenya 

and Tanzania – for Tanzania’s Great Migration on the Serengeti Plains. It’s said 

that at this time over 1,000,000 wildebeest will gather there. “This 8-day deluxe 

safari is fi lled with endless sightings of elephants, rhinos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, 

hippos, giraffes, zebras etc,” Susan shares. “There’s no place on earth like it and 

being among the Maasai is amazing.” There’s also an optional 3-night extension to 

a luxury-tented camp in the Maasai Mara. 

Galapagos: ($2995 pp), Kenya –Tanzania: ($2470 pp), air extra. For more information 

contact Susan Drew at 772-567-6202,or email susandrew@peoplepc.com and 

be on the mailing list. See ad on page 16. 


Smile Design Center offers 

One-visit Crowns 

Smile Design Center is pleased to 

announce they have now joined the 3 

Dimensional Cad Cam revolution and are 

able to provide one visit, custom fabricated 

all ceramic crowns and onlays. 

After many years of being on the side 

lines, Dr. Edwards has seen improvements 

in both the software and hardware of this 

amazing technology. These Improvements 

have resulted in materials that are now as 

strong as traditional porcelain to metal crowns which take 

two visits. 

These new materials have no metal, are bio-compatible 

and are extremely aesthetic. “Another benefi t to the patient 

is that these restorations enable the preservation of more 

healthy tooth structure and can create crowns and onlays 

that are strong, conservative and long lasting,” explains Dr. 

Edwards. “Our patients are excited in that it is a one visit 

affair and there is no longer a necessity to wear temporaries. 

CEREC technology enables the creation of anterior veneers 

and crowns, rivaling the best laboratory all ceramic crowns, 

but in one visit.” 

For more information please call Lisa or Lily at 321-751-7775 

or visit www.smiledesigncenter.us. See on page 14. 

New Products Help Cholesterol, 

Vitamin D, and Healthy Snacking 

Cindy Aviles, of Bee Healthy Consultants, is excited 

to announce the arrival of three new additions to the 

Shaklee product family. All products are gluten-free and 

low-glycemic. 

Vita-D3 provides 1000 IU of high potency vitamin D3 

to help your body thrive. “80% of Americans do not get 

enough vitamin D,” explains Cindy. “The amount of vitamin 

D one needs depends on many factors including where you 

live, how much sun exposure you get each day, your age, 

and more.” To fi nd out if you are defi cient in vitamin D, 

take a brief online quiz at www.beehealthy.myshaklee.com 

(look for the sunfl owers to fi nd the quiz.) 

Cholesterol Regulation ComplexNow is designed to 

lower HDL(bad) cholesterol naturally. “The ingredients 

have been shown to signifi cantly reduce HDL cholesterol in 

more than 80 clinical studies,” advises Cindy. 

The Shaklee Fiber Advantage Bar is designed for people 

on the go who never get enough fruit and vegetables. 

“Shaklee creates products according to the following 

criteria: always work, always safe and always green,” 

explains Cindy. “This is why I have confi dence in this 

company.” 

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Healthy Thanksgiving 

in Panama 

Kim Smith, local raw-food chef, and 

Ruth Alchemy are hosting a relaxing, 

rejuvenating Thanksgiving Holiday 

in Panama. “Start the holiday season 

by dropping a few pounds rather than 

the usual gain” says Kim, “and return 

home feeling younger, stronger, and 

more vibrant.” The vacation package 

includes airport shuttle in Panama, 

accommodations at the Oasis Oceano, 

fresh vibrant living food meals, optional 

classes, rainforest trip, and three 

spa treatments. The healthy vacation 

can be extended an additional week 

to continue the enjoyment of gourmet 

raw, vegan meals while relaxing by the 

pool, basking on the beaches, playing 

a round of golf, and exploring Panama. 

Retreat dates are November 21-27. 

Early bird rates available until October 

18th beginning at $785 per person. 

Limit is 12 guests for a personalized 

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New Acupuncturist in Indialantic 

Sara M. Diaz, A.P. would like to announce the opening of her acupuncture practice, 

In2 Health. Diaz offers treatments for sports injuries, migraines, posttraumatic stress 

syndrome, as well as facial rejuvenation and other issues. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, 

she decided to become an Acupuncturist after her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. 

Leaving a successful Public Relations career, Diaz began her study of Acupuncture at the 

New England School of Acupuncture. She completed her studies at the Florida College of 

Integrative Medicine in Orlando and opened her practice in Indialantic shortly thereafter. 

“I have been blessed with wonderful patients and opportunities to use the knowledge 

and experience gained through my education and clinical experience,” says Diaz. Her 

philosophy is, “It is never too late to get back In2 Health, naturally.” 

In2 Health is located at 18 S. Riverside Drive, Indialantic. For more information, 

call 321-216-5118. See ad on page 17. 

Transcendental Meditation Presentations 

The Transcendental Meditation (TM) program will be offering free introductory 

talks in various locations around the Brevard and Indian River Counties. Presentations 

will explain the scientifi cally proven benefi ts of meditation for the mind, 

body, behavior, and environment. How it works, why it works, and how it differs 

from other techniques will also be discussed. 

“The TM technique, as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, is a simple, effortless 

technique, easily learned and practiced by sitting comfortably in a chair with the eyes 

closed for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day,” explains Randy Mackenzie, Certifi ed Teacher. 

“During the practice, the active mind and body settle down to a unique and profound 

level of restful alertness, which helps develop the total brain and eliminate accumulated 

stress and fatigue. More than 600 studies conducted and published in peer-reviewed 

journals verify benefi ts of increased energy, intelligence, creativity, and better health.” 

For more information call 772-226-0191 or visit www.tm.org or www.doctorsontm.org. 


Green Business Certifi cation 

Local businesses might be interested to know they may 

qualify as a Certifi ed Green Business. “The Green 

Assessment is conducted as an interview,” explains Rosalind 

Lanthorne, a trained Green Consultant with the Green 

Business League. “As we discuss current business practices, 

points are assigned for each eco-friendly practice already in 

place.” Clients are encouraged to take small steps to improve 

their green workplace with benefi ts including improved 

health, less absenteeism, increased productivity, and 

customers who actively seek out eco-friendly companies. 

“By becoming a Certifi ed Green business, you show you 

care about your impact on the planet,” adds Rosalind. 

Emergence Resources, LLC, a company offering personal 

and business programs on stress relief, time management, 

communication, yoga, and live food education, recently 

earned the title of Certifi ed Green Business Platinum level. 

“Our company is committed to green living in the ways we 

run the business and in the services offered,” says owner Dr. 

Anne-Marie Derouault. “Green Business certifi cation was 

important to me.” 

To schedule your free Green assessment, call 321-453-9521 

or email zenofclean1@yahoo.com. To learn more about the 

Green Business League, visit www.greenbusinessleague.com. 

To contact Emergence Resources, call 321-431-5054 or visit 

www.EmergenceResources.com. 

Body Dialogue Workshop 

Janice Stieber Rous, founder of Body 

Dialogue, is presenting a workshop on 

Becoming Centered In the Midst of Chaos. 

Rous believes the body is the receptacle 

of our physical and emotional history. Past 

experiences, encounters, and traumas, 

together with core beliefs and current 

emotions, are refl ected in posture and carriage i.e. the tilt 

of our head, the way we walk, or how we breathe. The 

capacity to function at maximum potential depends on 

learning to listen to physical cues and respond intelligently 

to their call. 

Body Dialogue workshops teach participants to 

effectively communicate with, understand, and reorganize 

the body. Students learn functional tools and practical 

resources for handling stress/chaos, gaining the ability to 

silence distracting mental chatter, remain grounded, and 

stay connected. 

Janice Stieber Rous has studied the Alexander Technique 

since 1970. In the past 40 years, she has also immersed 

herself in the study and practice of Breathing Coordination 

and yoga. In search of a practice to integrate and fully 

utilize her skill set, she founded Body Dialogue. 

The workshop is Saturday, October 23, from 12-4pm at 

the Connectivity Center for Movement & Dynamic Change. 

For more information call 321-253-8088 or visit www. 

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Why People Need Germs 

Parents should ease up on 

antibacterial soaps and wipes and 

perhaps allow their little ones a romp 

or two in the mud—or at least more 

of an acquaintance with everyday 

germs, suggests a Northwestern 

University long-term study. 

Exposure to germs in childhood, the 

researchers observe, helps develop 

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the body’s own ability to regulate 

infl ammation, a root cause associated with many diseases. 

“Now, for the fi rst time in the history of our species, our bodies are being 

deprived of exposure to those everyday germs because we live in such a sanitary 

environment,” explains lead author Thomas McDade, of Northwestern. “Think 

about the immune system as [one] that needs information from the environment 

to guide its development and function; if you live in a rich microbial environment, 

you get exposed to lots of germs, and that helps your immune system develop.” 

An Apple A Day 

There’s truth in the adage that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Research 

published in the open access journal BMC Microbiology contributes to our 

understanding of why apples are good for us. 

Microbiologists from the National Food Institute 

at the Technical University of Denmark fed rats a 

diet rich in whole apples or apple juice, purée or 

pomace. Another group of lab animals was put on 

a control diet. The researchers then analyzed the 

animals’ digestive systems to see if eating apples 

had any impact on the amount of friendly bacteria 

in their gut. 

“We found that rats eating a diet high 

in pectin, a component of dietary fi ber in 

apples, had increased amounts of certain 

bacteria that may improve intestinal 

health,” says co-researcher Andrea Wilcks. 

“It seems that when apples are eaten 

regularly and over a prolonged period of 

time, these bacteria help produce shortchain 

fatty acids that provide ideal pH 

conditions for ensuring a benefi cial balance 

of microorganisms. They also produce 

a chemical called butyrate, which is an 

important fuel for the cells of the intestinal 

wall.” Ultimately, a healthy digestive tract 

translates into a stronger immune system. 

Source: BioMed Central, 2010 


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Long-awaited 

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as the Healthy, 

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unanimously passed 

the Senate in August 

before moving on 

to the House, where 

passage is also 

expected. National child nutrition 

programs were set to expire September 30. 

Remarks Michael Jacobson, executive 

director of the Center for Science in the 

Public Interest, “Put simply, [the bill] will 

get junk food out of, and put more healthy 

food into, America’s schools.” 

The $4.5 billion, applied over the 

next decade, would enable school 

cafeterias to overhaul their menus and 

provide updated, healthier choices, 

supporters explain. News sources report 

that it would provide schools with their 

fi rst increase in the costs of providing 

meals since 1973. The package would 

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African-Americans, ages 49 to 65, that 

found a correlation between the interior 

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residence and their level of physical 

activity. Remarks researcher NiCole 

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healthbriefs 

Vitamin D 

The Master Hormone 

by Deepti Sadhwani, M.D. 

Although it is called “vitamin” D, 

it is not a really a vitamin, It is 

a master hormone that controls the 

actions of other hormones in the body. 

It is best known for bone health, but 

vitamin D also plays a big part in our 

cardiovascular health, emotional health 

and immune functions. 

Research is now showing the 

importance of maintaining adequate 

levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D defi ciency 

has been shown to be a major factor 

in the development of over a dozen 

varieties of cancer, heart disease, stroke, 

hypertension, autoimmune diseases, 

diabetes, depression, chronic pain, 

osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle 

weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, 

periodontal disease, and more. 

A study from Oxford University has 

shown that vitamin D defi ciency is being 

linked to autoimmune diseases and 

cancer. The study may show why vitamin 

D defi ciency is a risk factor for illnesses 

such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid 

arthritis, and even multiple sclerosis. 

Just how vitamin D affects these 

diseases is still unknown, but it is 

thought that vitamin D binds to certain 

receptors on the human gene. In the 

Oxford study, the researchers mapped 

the sites on the genome where the 

vitamin D was binding. It turned out 

that it was in the same area that affects a 

multitude of diseases, leading scientists 

to think that the diseases might be 

infl uenced by vitamin D. 

Vitamin D has a well established track 

record in maintaining calcium levels in 

the body. It is a proven fact that vitamin 

D is necessary for strong bones and 

instrumental in fi ghting rickets. Vitamin 

D is found in certain foods, such as fi sh, 

cheese, egg yolks, fortifi ed milk and 

breakfast cereals. 

How much vitamin D should we be 

taking? According to a U.S. Institute of 

Medicine guideline, we should consume 

between 200 and 600 international units 

of vitamin D each day. The American 

Academy of Pediatrics recommends 

400 international units daily. Currently 

the recommended amount is being 

reviewed, and there are calls that it 

should be higher. Some experts are 

claiming 1000 to 2000 IU of vitamin D 

per day as a standard dosage. 

The body produces its own supply of 

vitamin when exposed to the sunlight; 

however, as we age the conversion 

factor begins to drop off. Here in 

central Florida we have ample sunlight 

throughout the year, but you only have 

to go as far north as Atlanta before 

the winter months begin to affect the 

amount of vitamin D produced by the 


In order for Vitamin D to be used 

effectively by our body, there are 

several other vitamins and minerals 

that are needed: magnesium, zinc, 

vitamin K2, boron, and vitamin A 

body. In the winter time, those who live in 

the north should be using supplements to 

maintain their Vitamin D levels. 

A 30-minute full exposure to sun will 

cause the body to produce approximately 

10,000 IU of Vitamin D. If we are told to 

take between 200 and 600 IU of vitamin 

D a day, what are we doing to ourselves if 

we are in the sun for a half hour. Are we 

over medicating ourselves via the sunlight? 

There is a danger of consuming too much 

Vitamin D and causing toxicity. However, 

the dosage levels would have to be 

extremely high for an extended period of 

time. What doctors are seeing, for the most 

part, are patients who suffer from being 

hypersensitive to vitamin D. Experiments 

are taking place with subjects consuming 

as much as 50,000 IU a week with no ill 

effects. These large dosage levels are given 

in order to get the Vitamin D blood levels 

up to a normal range and then reduced. 

Not everyone produces the same 

amount of vitamin D. There are several 

groups of people at risk for vitamin D 

defi ciency, the elderly, dark-skinned 

individuals, obese individuals, and those 

who avoid the sun. 

In order for Vitamin D to be used effectively 

by our body, there are several other 

vitamins and minerals that are needed: 

magnesium, zinc, vitamin K2, boron, and 

vitamin A. Magnesium is the most important 

of these co-factors. It is common for 

rising vitamin D levels to exacerbate an 

underlying magnesium defi ciency. If one 

is having problems supplementing with 

vitamin D, a magnesium defi ciency could 

be the reason why. 

Vitamin D’s infl uence on our overall 

health demands that it must be considered 

as a key component with anyone trying to 

achieve good health and wellness. 

Deepti Sadhwani, M.D. is 

located at Quality Health 

Care in Sebastian. She 

specializes in fi ghting obesity, 

aging and helping people 

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Like kids who clamor for every 

tidbit in a candy store, Val Clows’ 

Great Danes have their choice 

of fl avorful, high-quality dog kibble. 

But they still can’t wait to get their 

paws on new deliveries of pumpkinbased 

granola arriving at her Holistic 

for Pets shop in Sarasota, Florida. She 

reports that her two-legged customers 

enjoy eating the pumpkin product, too. 

“Everybody is looking for something 

tasty that’s low calorie and high fi ber,” 

says Clows, smiling. 

Traditionally reserved for grocery 

store aisles, pumpkin is now showing up 

in pet stores, too, as human food-grade 

animal treats, dried kibble and simple 

puréed goodness. A growing array of 

pet food products, from granola to dog 

biscuits, touts pumpkin for its vitamin A 

and fi ber content. 

“We’ve been using pumpkin for a 

long, long time at our house,” remarks 

Clows. “But about two years ago, I 

started seeing pumpkin products labeled 

for pets, as well as pet treats that are 

pumpkin based. My dogs particularly 

love canned pumpkin, laced with a 

touch of cinnamon and ginger.” 

As with all good things, use pumpkin 

in moderation, suggests Dr. Jennifer 

Monroe, of Eagles Landing Veterinary 

Hospital, in McDonough, Georgia. 

“Pumpkin is good for pets with 

digestive issues, especially those on a 

hypoallergenic diet, because it doesn’t 

typically appear in pet foods,” she says. 

“But it’s best in small doses, in order to 

prevent weight gain.” The low-calorie 


Pumpkin 

for Pets 

by Morieka V. Johnson 

gourd comes loaded with carbohydrates; 

one cup of puréed, canned pumpkin has 

as much as eight grams. 

Monroe observes that pumpkin has 

been a go-to item for pets with digestive 

issues since she was in veterinary 

school in the mid-1980s, primarily 

because it is a relatively inexpensive 

and readily available item. Bland, 

white rice is another popular home 

remedy for settling pets’ stomachs, 

she notes, but its high fi ber content 

typically makes pumpkin the better 

choice. Before stocking up on pumpkin, 

Monroe recommends starting with 

prebiotic and probiotic products, which 

have been tested extensively for their 

health benefi ts. 

When diarrhea strikes, Veterinary 

Doctor Alice Martin, of Eagles Landing, 

says it’s best to consult a professional 

before attempting any home remedies. 

Monroe adds that cats with constipation 

need no more than one to two 

tablespoons of pumpkin per can of cat 

food. For dogs, the amount of pumpkin 

should be at least 10 percent of the 

day’s total caloric intake. 

As autumn temperatures drop and 

pumpkins become readily available, 

many pet owners prefer the all-natural, 

do-it-yourself approach. Monroe 

likes to grow and purée her garden 

pumpkins as a good-tasting aid to 

ensuring a happy, healthy home. 

Morieka V. Johnson is a freelance 

writer in Atlanta, GA. Reach her at 

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fi tbody 

EXERCISE FOR 

SPINE HEALTH 

SMART TRAINING BEATS BACK PAIN 

As exercise reaches beyond the realm of pure 

athletics to include fi tness fans everywhere, 

people have noticed that their efforts to stay 

in shape often are thwarted by back pain. That’s 

why knowledgeable trainers counsel that any 

well-designed workout must honor the health 

and mechanics of this important part of the body. 

Dr. Karen Erickson, a New York City-based 

chiropractor and spokesperson for the American 

Chiropractic Association, sees fi rsthand why 

alignment is crucial, especially if an individual 

has a history of back pain. “Good stability and 

good fl exibility are the big factors for keeping 

the spine healthy,” she says. No matter 

what exercise modality one chooses to 

practice, Erickson advises beginning 

conservatively, as benefi ts can be 

achieved without pushing the 

level of diffi culty. 

Core Strength Counts 

Developing muscle strength 

throughout the torso is key to 

maintaining the correct spinal 

curvature for a strong back. 

In addition to the muscles that 

directly attach to the spine, the 

spine is also stabilized by deep 

stomach strength, strong pelvic 

fl oor support and the upper thigh 

muscles. Pilates is well-known for 

its focus on such core conditioning. 

“Pilates uses apparatus 

expressly designed for working the 

abdominals and the back,” explains 

Lolita San Miguel, from her studio in 

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. “Most of 

our work is in the supine or prone positions 

[lying down], so that the vertical pull from 

by Michael Curran 

gravity is lessened, and the body can be worked 

with a more correct alignment, and thus more 

effectively.” One of a small group of active 

practitioners who studied with Pilates method 

founder Joseph Pilates, San Miguel is a living 

testament to the benefi ts of the practice. When 

this 75-year-old isn’t doing her daily Pilates, 

she’s engaged in other physically demanding 

activities. “Pilates makes life sweet for the 

senior,” she says. 

Posture Matters 

Despite well-meaning parental 

advice, it turns out that 

good posture entails 

more than just 

pulling our 

shoulders back. 

Alignment 

practices like 

Restorative 

Exercise and 

the Alexander 

Technique were 

designed to 

develop an 

awareness of fullbody 

mechanics 

as we go about 

daily activities. 

October is 

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Health Month 


Annette Cantor-Groenfeldt teaches the Alexander 

Technique in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “The central theme of 

the technique is the spine, learning how to maintain length 

through the spine as you move,” she advises. “It is used 

extensively by actors, dancers, musicians and other highperformance 

people whose activities depend on postural 

alignment.” 

In 2008, the Alexander Technique was the subject 

of a yearlong study published in the British Medical 

Journal, where it was shown to be effective in relieving 

low-back pain. The system focuses on both mental and 

physical aspects of movement, and usually includes 

passive treatments on the massage table, where the 

teaching practitioner manipulates the body to help 

release muscular tension. 

Stay Flexible 

Keeping spinal movements fl uid and supple is also 

essential for keeping the discs of the spine healthy. Tai chi 

and the related qigong emphasize this kind of mobility. 

“Many Tai chi students fi nd that they can move some 

of their vertebrae, but others seem to be stuck, with several 

vertebrae moving as one,” reports Sound Beach, New 

York-based Tai chi Master Bob Klein. He explains, “In Tai 

chi, you become a master of moving the spine so that it 

almost seems devoid of bones, fl owing and turning with 

ease, in exact coordination with the rest of the body.” Both 

Tai chi and qigong are gaining popularity among those 

who are looking to maximize a cardio-style workout, while 

minimizing impact on their bones and joints. 

Yoga is a longtime favorite approach to maintaining 

both stability and fl exibility through strong muscles and 

alignment. Ana Forrest used her hatha yoga practice to 

recover from an accident that seriously injured all the 

regions of her spine, and Forrest Yoga was born out of 

her retraining. “People spend 90 percent of their waking 

hours in positions that compress the spine—in how they 

sit, how they stand, even how they do backbends in yoga 

class,” she observes. “Part of a good yoga practice is to 

create length in the spine, create a feeling of spaciousness 

in the body.” 

While Erickson considers herself a fan of all the exercise 

modalities listed here, she always emphasizes personal 

responsibility when it comes to back health. “Never do 

an exercise that causes you pain,” she offers as a rule 

of thumb. For long-term back health, she explains that 

chiropractic care is great for improving alignment and 

other back-related issues, yet is no substitute for daily 

exercise and self-care. 

Michael Curran has credentials in psychology, ayurvedic 

medicine, and Restorative Exercise. He is the director of 

Health and Wellness Media (HealthAndWellnessMedia.com). 

Contacts: Karen Erickson at DrKarenErickson@msn. 

com; Ana Forrest at ForrestYoga.com; Bob Klein at 

MovementsOfMagic.com; Lolita San Miguel at LolitaPilates. 

com; and Annette Cantor-Groenfeldt at 505-670-0474. 


FIVE SIMPLE WAYS 

TO AVOID BACK PAIN 

by Katy Bowman 

Lose the high heels. The scientifi c consensus is that 

high heels compress and damage the lumbar spine, 

increasing osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease 

in the low back. 

Let the feet point the way. Just like the wheels on a car, 

feet should point straight ahead when walking. Military 

or dance training, or an ankle or back injury can 

sometimes result in a sort of duck walk. Line up the 

outsides of the feet along the straight edge of a carpet 

or tile fl oor and walk along it to practice. 

Stretch the calves. Tight calves are a major contributor 

to back pain. The tighter the lower leg, the more 

one’s gait pattern whips the upper back forward and 

contributes to curling of the upper spine. Adding a 

daily calf stretch to any exercise routine helps to better 

align the spine. 

Do the twist. Each vertebra in the spine not only bends 

forward and backward and from side-to-side, it also 

rotates. Of all these natural motions, the twisting of 

the torso is the least used in our culture. Incorporating 

a yoga spinal twist into an exercise routine will 

gently reintroduce rotation back into our movement 

repertoire. 

Get a better butt. The main culprit of low back pain is 

weak butt muscles. Gluteal muscles not only stabilize 

the tailbone, they help support the function of the low 

back muscles. If the glutes are weak, the low back 

muscles have to work harder than normal, which 

makes them fatigued and sore. Squats work well to 

strengthen the butt. 

Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, is director 

of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, CA 

(RestorativeExercise.com). 

October 2010 19

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Chiropractic Techniques 

The word “chiropractic” comes from Greek roots meaning 

“done by hand.” There are many forms of chiropractic 

manipulation. They all focus on correcting structural misalignments 

or irregular movement in the body to alleviate discomfort. 

Each chiropractor becomes skilled in an assortment of adjustment 

techniques and applies the procedure that is best suited for your 

age, body type and condition. Some of them are: 

ACTIVATOR: A small tool is used which delivers a light and measured force 

to correct misalignments. The adjustments are quick so the body’s muscles 

are less likely to resist, allowing for more precision. 

BIO-ENERGETIC SYNCHRONIZATION TECHNIQUE (BEST): A non-force 

technique using subtle, yet precise pressure applied by hand to remove 

blocked nerve energy, eliminate physiological interference and balance 

sensory signals to the central nervous system. 

COLD LASER THERAPY: A cold laser is utilized to treat chronic and acute 

pain promoting tissue repair. 

FLEXION DISTRACTION: A specialized table is used to gently stretch the 

spine to isolate the problem area and correct lower-back and leg pain. 

GONSTEAD TECHNIQUE: Detailed analysis of spinal X-rays is used to 

determine correct adjustments to be administered. Vertebrae are nudged 

forward, rather than twisted in rotation. Manipulations are particularly safe 

and comfortable because they minimize rotation. 

LOGAN BASIC TECHNIQUE: A gentle, sustained pressure is exerted at 

the base of the spine, treating the muscles that control spinal balance and 

releasing tension. Correcting the sacrum corrects the rest of the spine. 

NEUROMUSCULAR REHABILITATION - gait and movement analysis 

to determine if improper muscle movement patterns are the root cause 

of arm, leg, back, neck, and headache pain. The patient is then given 

simple exercises that reeducate the neuromuscular system and prevent the 

reoccurrence of their original symptoms. 

NIMMO TECHNIQUE: Application of simple pressure to tender areas to 

release muscles from localized spasm. 

ORTHOTICS: Custom-made inserts for shoes to treat posture problems, 

such as uneven leg length, spinal curvature and tilted pelvises. 

PALMER TOGGLE RECOIL TECHNIQUE: A speed and precision 

adjustment in which the hands are placed over the subluxation and the 

elbows snapped to give sudden pressure. There is no joint cracking. 

SACRO-OCCIPITAL TECHNIQUE (SOT): Positioning the body in such 

a way that the weight of the body acts as resistance allowing the body 

to adjust itself. Since muscle tension at the pelvis affects the neck, this 

method normalizes the relationship between the base of the spine and the 

top of the spine. 

SPINAL DECOMPRESSION – reduces the pressures of a damaged disc 

allowing necessary nutrients to enliven and accelerate disc healing. 

THOMPSON TERMINAL POINT: A full spine technique using a special 

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MORE PLANTS ON THEIR PLATES 


Based upon what he observed at a plantation 

in Hawaii on his fi rst job out of 

medical school, California physician John 

McDougall has eaten a vegan diet for 35 years. 

There, he cared for workers hailing from China, 

Japan, Korea and the Philippines, and quickly 

noticed that fi rst-generation immigrants didn’t 

have the diseases he’d been trained to treat: no 

heart disease, no diabetes, no cancer, no arthritis. 

However, he saw more evidence of these 

conditions with each succeeding generation, as 

the workers increasingly indulged in standard 

American fare. 

“My fi rst-generation patients kept to the 

diet they had eaten in their home countries,” 

McDougall says. “They lived on rice and vegetables, with 

very little meat and no dairy. But, as their kids started to 

eat burgers and shakes, the kids got fatter and sicker.” 

Accounts like this contribute to the fact that today, 

as many as 8 million Americans say that they are 

vegetarians, according to a 2009 Harris Interactive 

survey commissioned by The Vegetarian Resource 

Group. Of these, about a third are vegans, who avoid 

The American Institute 

for Cancer Research 

recommends avoiding 

processed meat and 

eating no more than 

500 grams (18 ounces) 

of red meat a week, 

the equivalent of six 

3-ounce servings. 

~ Elaine Magee, WebMD.com 

eggs and dairy products, as well as 

meat. Many choose a plant-based 

diet for better health; others, because 

they believe it’s more humane and 

environmentally conscious. According 

to the Natural Marketing Institute, as 

many as 30 percent of Americans say 

they are trying to reduce their meat 

intake. 

Vegan advocates, who include 

celebrities like Alicia Silverstone, Tobey 

Maguire and Woody Harrelson, support 

a robust vegan infrastructure, with new 

cookbooks and gourmet recipes, hip 

new restaurants and an explosion of 

websites and chat rooms devoted to a 

plant-based lifestyle. 

Some omnivores doubt that people 

can be either healthy or satisfi ed 

without the nutrients and fl avor of 

animal products. After all, didn’t we 

evolve from meat eaters? Yes, our 

hunter-gatherer forbears may have 

liked meat, explain some experts, but 

it comprised only a tiny part of their 

diet—those animals were hard to catch. 

Instead, early humans subsisted largely 

on wild vegetables, fruits, nuts and 

seeds. Milk and cheese didn’t become a 

diet staple until 10,000 years ago, and 

then only in Europe. 

Author Virginia Messina, a registered 

dietitian with a master’s degree in 

public health, based in Port Townsend, 

Washington, says her research for the 

American Dietetic Association confi rms 

that vegetarians overall have lower levels 

of bad cholesterol, less obesity and a 

lower incidence of both hypertension 

and colon cancer than meat-eaters. 

Vegans have even lower cholesterol and 

blood pressure than vegetarians who eat 

eggs and dairy. 

But eschewing animal products 

only leads to improved health if 

people follow some basic guidelines. 

Vegans must be sure to eat a variety 

of whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts 

and seeds—good sources of 

protein—as well as fruits and 

vegetables. (Messina notes 

that the average person 

needs about 55 grams of 

protein a day, about half 

that ingested in a typical 

America diet.) And, while 


plant diets are generally rich in iron, Messina notes that vegans need to make sure 

that the iron is well absorbed by eating a diet rich in vitamin C—leafy greens, as well 

as citrus, peppers, potatoes, melons and tomatoes. She reminds vegans to get enough 

zinc in their diets with nuts, seeds and seed butters like tahini. Some nutritionists 

suggest that vegans take a vitamin B 12 supplement, as well as a calcium supplement. 

Vegans insist that giving up these animal products doesn’t mean giving up 

the pleasures of food. Perhaps no vegan chef has done more to convince skeptics 

than Isa Chandra Moskowitz, with cookbooks like Vegan with a Vengeance, 

Veganomicon, and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. (She also founded the Post 

Punk Kitchen vegan website with free recipes at theppk.com). Many of her recipes 

take fewer than 45 minutes to prepare, often from inexpensive ingredients. “It’s an 

economical way to eat,” she says. “It’s the way poor people have always eaten.” 

Certainly, it takes some retraining to adopt a vegan diet. Some people start 

by keeping meat portions to three or four ounces and going meatless one day 

each week, as author Michael Pollan recommends. But once people get the hang 

of preparing tasty, plant-based meals, they realize the breadth of the culinary 

experience. 

“The people who have been vegan for any length of time actually have a diet 

that’s substantially more diverse and interesting than the typical omnivore,” observes 

Erik Marcus, author of The Ultimate Vegan Guide: Compassionate Living Without 

Sacrifi ce. “You might think that your diet becomes more limited if you get rid of 

animal foods, but the opposite is actually true.” 

Kristin Ohlson is a freelance writer in Cleveland, OH. Reach her at KristinOhlson.com. 

Defi ning Different Strokes 

It’s common for people to become quasi-vegetarians on the way to a way of 

eating that’s even more health- and planet-friendly. Here’s a look at various 

dietary practices. 

�� Omnivore: eats both plant- and animal-based foods 

�� Flexitarian: inclined to mostly eat vegetarian, but sometimes adds in meat 

�� Vegetarian: eats no meat, including fi sh and shellfi sh, or any animal 

byproducts; also known as a lacto-ovo vegetarian (eats dairy and eggs) 

�� Lacto-vegetarian: a vegetarian who eats dairy products, but not eggs 

�� Ovo-vegetarian: a vegetarian who eats eggs, but not dairy products 

�� Pescetarian: a vegetarian who eats fi sh (may also avoid factory-farmed fi sh) 

�� Vegan: eats no meat, eggs or dairy, and no animal-derived ingredients, 

like gelatin, honey or whey; usually also excludes wearing and other uses of 

animal products, such as leather, wool, angora and cashmere 

�� Raw: consists of only unprocessed vegan foods that have not been heated 

above 115° Fahrenheit 

�� Macrobiotic: consumes unprocessed vegan foods and sometimes, fi sh; 

generally avoids refi ned oils, fl ours and sugars 

�� Fruitarian: eats only plant foods that can be harvested without harming 

the plant 

Contributing sources: International Vegetarian Union; 

Vegetarian.About.com; VeggieVisitors.com 


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THE PERILS OF 

MEAT SUBSTITUTES 


When some people decide to give up meat, they still 

want something that looks, smells and tastes like meat 

on their plate—and they want its preparation to be as 

easy as fl ipping a burger on the grill. Even mainstream 

supermarkets now offer dozens of protein-rich products 

to fi ll this savory niche, usually made from some 

combination of textured or hydrolyzed soy protein, 

wheat gluten, grains and tofu. 

Great idea, right? Not necessarily. It may be convenient 

to rely on “meat analog” products when fi rst making the 

transition to a plant-based diet, but a steady diet of them 

isn’t healthy, say nutritionists, because these products 

often have similar problems as other highly refi ned 

foods. Too many vitamins and minerals are leached 

away during production; plus, they often contain an 

unwholesome amount of salt, fl avorings, colorings and 

other chemicals to make them palatable. 

“They’re really not ideal foods, long-term,” states 

Brendan Brazier, an Ironman triathlete and author 

of The Thrive Diet and Thrive 

Fitness. “After the transition is 

made, I tell people to cut these 

highly processed things out 

drastically—even cut them 

out completely.” 

Mitzi Dulan agrees. She’s 

a registered dietitian and 

team nutritionist for the 

Kansas City Royals (and 

formerly with the Kansas City 

Chiefs) and co-author, with 

NFLer Tony Gonzalez, of 

The All-Pro Diet. Dulan tells 

vegan clients to seek their 

protein in beans and other 

legumes, nuts, whole grains 

and naturally fermented soy 

foods like tempeh; if they 

want to buy vegan products, 

they should make sure 

they’re made from these 

whole-food ingredients. 

Remarks Dulan, “I’d prefer to 

see people stay away from those 

fake meats and cheeses.” 


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BETTER BREAST 

HEALTH 

Make Prevention a Daily Habit 

by Beth Davis 

For some women, the thought of 

breast cancer elicits fears related 

to body image, surgery and 

mortality. It has likely affected every 

woman in this country, either through 

the trauma of personal experience or 

through another’s trials. 

According to the American Cancer 

Society (ACS), some 207,000 new 

cases of invasive breast cancer will 

be diagnosed in U.S. women this 

year. Despite this staggering number, 

there is good news. The ACS also 

reports that after increasing for more 

than two decades, the incidence rate 

of female breast cancer recently has 

been decreasing, by about 2 percent 

per year from 1999 to 2006, which may indicate that we are 

adopting more effective prevention methods. 

Here are some natural ways to keep breast tissue healthy. 

Get a Move On 

Walk, run, swim or bike—just move. Studies show that 

exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer. Results of research 

published in BMC Cancer found that women in the study 

group who engaged in more than seven hours a week of 

moderate-to-vigorous exercise for the last 10 years were 16 

percent less likely to develop breast cancer than those who 

were inactive. 


The National Cancer Institute 

estimates that roughly one-third 

of all cancer deaths may be 

diet-related. To help decrease 

a woman’s risk, The Cancer 

Cure Foundation recommends 

adding foods containing cancerfi 

ghting properties, including fi ber, 

seaweed and whole soy products. 

Embrace Fish Oil 

According to a recent report in 

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & 

Prevention, women who regularly 

included a fi sh oil supplement in their 

diet had a 32 percent reduced risk of 

breast cancer than those not taking 

the supplement. 

Take Up Tea 

Green tea, the most widely consumed 

beverage in the world, after water, 

reportedly contains the highest 

concentration of polyphenols, 

powerful antioxidants that help 

fi ght off the free radicals that 

scientists believe contribute to the 

aging process, as well as the development of many health 

problems, including cancer. According to a new study led 

by Martha Shrubsole, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt 

University School of Medicine in Nashville, regular 

consumption of green tea may reduce a woman’s risk of 

breast cancer by as much as 12 percent. 

The Power of Produce 

Eat more fruits and vegetables. The American Institute of 

Cancer Research lists the foods most likely to help decrease 

the risk of breast cancer. Superstar vegetables include all 

cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, 

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caulifl ower); dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach); 

carrots; and tomatoes. Steam the vegetables or eat them raw 

to best preserve their cancer-fi ghting nutrients. Superstar 

fruits include citrus, berries and cherries. 

The Magic of Mushrooms 

Regularly include medicinal mushrooms at mealtime, 

especially the Japanese varieties maitake and shiitake. 

Studies have shown that maitake mushrooms, in particular, 

stimulate immune function and also inhibit tumor growth. 

In a study of more than 2,000 Chinese women, those who 

ate the most fresh mushrooms (10 grams or more a day) 

proved about two-thirds less likely to develop breast cancer 

than non-consumers. 

Limit the Alcohol 

A study of more than a million women by Oxford University 

scientists indicates a clear link between drinking even 

moderate amounts of wine and breast cancer. A Harvard 

Nurses’ Health study has shown that consuming more than 

one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk 

by as much as 20 to 25 percent. 

Cut the Fat 

Ann Kulze, a medical doctor and author of Dr. Ann’s 10- 

Step Diet, says women should minimize consumption of 

omega-6 and saturated fats, avoid trans fats, and maximize 

intake of omega-3 fats, especially from oily fi sh such as 

tuna, salmon, sardines and mackerel. Kulze suggests that 

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women consume monounsaturated fats like olive oil, as 

well as nuts and seeds; the latter also provide selenium, an 

important mineral in cancer protection, according to the 

British Journal of Cancer. 

Cut Chemical Exposure 

Certain chemicals, many of which are found in plastic, 

appear to interfere with the body’s hormonal balance and 

could harm breast tissue. To reduce exposure to chemicals 

such as Biphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, Marissa Weiss, a 

physician and president of BreastCancer.org, recommends 

using products that are made from glass, ceramic or stainless 

steel, instead. 

Avoid Long-Term Hormone Therapy 

The link between postmenopausal hormone therapy (PHT) 

and breast cancer has long been a subject of debate, and 

research results have been mixed. According to experts at 

the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, it’s 

probably safe to take hormones for up to four to fi ve years, 

although they recommend using the lowest dose possible. Of 

course, not using PHT to start with is a way to avoid raising 

this particular risk. 

Making such conscious daily life choices pays off today 

and in many tomorrows. 

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BE A CLIMATE 

HERO Act up. Act now. 

At any given moment, there are a 

thousand things going wrong in 

the world. If we were to list just 

major environmental problems alone 

we could go on for a long time, citing 

everything from toxic contaminants 

in our food to the scarcity of safe 

drinking water. 

This past summer, we all stared in 

horror at the slowly blackening Gulf of 

Mexico as the Deepwater Horizon oil 

slick spread on and below the water’s 

surface. Making such a list is such a 

depressing exercise that the temptation 

is to just walk away from the task. We 

might feel like a surgeon at a wartime 

fi eld hospital, forced to do major triage. 

Where do we turn fi rst? 


by Bill McKibben 

The half-good news is that our 

planet’s mounting environmental 

troubles aren’t isolated, individual 

casualties. If we can fi gure out what the 

keystone is, then we can collectively 

start to work to cure a bunch of the 

most pressing problems at once. By 

the same token, if we guess wrong, 

we can labor for years to correct a 

particular woe, only to have our hard 

work overwhelmed by the underlying 

infection. 

Based on the scientifi c evidence, 

I think it’s pretty clear that the most 

crucial of all the complex issues we face 

today revolve around the cause-andeffect 

relationship of burning fossil fuels 

and the accelerating changes in Earth’s 

climate. In short: If we can’t deal with 

global warming, nothing else we do will 

really matter. To put it more positively: 

If we can remove the needle from our 

arm that feeds society’s addiction to 

petroleum products, many of our other 

troubles would begin to wane. 

Signs of the Times 

Let’s start with the hard stuff: Global 

warming is the fi rst crisis we’ve ever 

faced that has the potential to shake our 

civilization to its core. So far, human 

beings have burned enough coal, gas 

and oil to raise the temperature of the 

planet about one degree Fahrenheit. 

That’s already been enough to cause all 

manner of troubles: 

October 2010 27

��The Arctic icecap is melting, and 

quickly. By summer’s end in 2007, a 

record-setting year, the northernmost 

continent, which moderates air and 

water temperatures for the whole planet, 

contained 25 percent less ice than the 

year before. As of this writing, the 2010 

melt was outpacing that of 2007. 

Scientists now routinely predict it 

won’t be long before we’ve seen the end 

of Arctic summer sea ice altogether— 

that is, the world as viewed from outer 

space would be without its familiar 

white top. Worse, it’s not only the Arctic; 

pretty much every other geographic area 

that’s frozen is melting as well, perhaps 

most dangerously in the high-altitude 

glaciers of the Andes and Himalaya 

mountains, historically relied upon to 

send water, respectively, to the South 

American and Asian continents below. 

��The Earth’s hydrological cycles are 

undergoing a dramatic shift. Because 

warm air holds more water vapor than 

cold, the general atmosphere is about 

5 percent moister than it was 40 years 

ago. This means more evaporation, 

hence more drought, in arid areas. 

But on the rest of a planet, where 

what goes up must come down—we’re 

witnessing extraordinary increases in 

fl ooding. This year, for example, we’ve 

seen record (and lethal) rainstorms in 

Tennessee, Oklahoma and Arkansas, 

just within the 1.5 percent of the 

planet’s surface comprised by the 

continental United States. 

��Overall, temperatures are rising 

to near unbearable levels as that 

single degree average increase on 

the thermometer reverberates in 

savage heat waves. This past spring, 

India experienced weeks of record 

temperatures that beat anything 

recorded since the British started 

measuring them in the early 1800s. Early 

this summer, seven nations smashed 

all-time temperature records. In Burma, 

the mercury set a new all-time record for 

Southeast Asia, at 118 degrees. In June, 

Pakistan went on to establish a new 

benchmark for the highest temperature 

ever recorded at any time, anywhere in 

Asia, of 129 degrees. 

All of this is due to a single degree 

of global temperature increase. The 

This year, China surpassed 

the United States as the world’s 

largest energy user, a status held 

for more than a century. Because 

China gets most of its electricity 

from coal, it’s also the world’s 

largest emitter of greenhouse 

gases as of 2007, yet the United 

States remains the world’s 

biggest oil consumer by a wide 

margin. We’re also by far the 

bigger energy consumer per 

capita, despite an overall 2.5 

percent annual improvement in 

energy effi ciency since 2000; 

the average American burns fi ve 

times as much energy annually 

as the average Chinese citizen. 

~ International Energy Agency 

climatologists have warned us that if 

the United States, China and other 

countries don’t make a super-swift 

transition from the use of coal and 

oil, the world’s collective temperature 

will climb something like fi ve degrees 

before the century is out. If one degree 

melts the Arctic icecap, we don’t want 

to see what fi ve degrees looks like. 

So, that’s the bad news. Here’s the 

good news. 

Alternate Scenario 

Let’s imagine we took the most 

signifi cant step we could to speed the 

worldwide transition off of fossil fuel. 

Let’s imagine that the U.S. Congress 

and the United Nations managed to 

agree on a national and international 

scheme to set stiff pricing on coal and 

oil that accurately refl ects the damage 

these fossil fuels are wreaking in the 

atmosphere. If that happened, then 

many other things would follow. 

The most obvious is that we’d see lots 

more solar panels and wind turbines. 

Suddenly, anyone with a spreadsheet 

would be able to see that it no longer 

makes sense to invest in a coal-fi red 

power plant. Anyone building a new 

apartment complex would immediately 

understand that it’s in his or her best 

interest to install solar hot water 

tubes on the roof. In China, the world 

leader in total energy use, yet also in 

renewable energies, 250 million people 

now get their hot water this way. But, 

such a simple and effective solution 

still has to fi ght against the force of 

economic gravity there, as elsewhere. 

As long as coal-fi red electricity is 

absurdly cheap, renewable energy 

sources will stay marginal. 

The effects of a widespread switch to 

clean and renewable energies wouldn’t 

be confi ned to the energy sector. Think 

about farming. We’ve spent half a 

century building a giant agro-industrial 

complex that runs entirely on fossil fuel. 

Yet author Michael Pollan recently 

calculated that it takes 10 calories of 

fossil energy to produce one calorie of 

food. Because that growing complex 

is a machine, not really a farm, the 

food it produces is terrible in terms of 

taste and nutrition, and includes toxic 

residues from pesticides, herbicides and 

chemically synthesized fertilizers. 

The ultimate irony is that we now 

devote the best farmland on the planet, 

the American Midwest, to growing highfructose 

corn syrup. It’s a prime culprit 

in our country’s diabetes epidemic. The 

ripple effect goes on and on. 

On the other hand, consider what 

would happen if the price of oil went 

up high enough that this nation could 

no longer afford to farm in the manner 

preferred by agribusiness behemoths? 

What would happen is that we’d need 

more Americans engaged in healthier 

farming, with human labor and ingenuity 

replacing some of the fossil fuel. 

That would increase yields per acre 

and also increase the quality of the 

foods we eat. Research studies reported 

by Jules Pretty, pro-vice-chancellor of 

the University of Essex, UK, in his book, 

Agri-Culture, have proved that small 

farms around the world are routinely as 

productive as agro-industrial lands, and 

that low-input farming, too, can feed 

the world with a wholesale switchover. 

Again, this is already starting to 

happen: Farmers’ markets continue 

to be the fastest growing part of our 

nation’s food economy; the last agricul 

tural census found that the number of 


farms in the United States is increasing 

for the fi rst time in a century-and-a-half. 

That’s good news and potentially great 

news, but small farming, co-ops and 

organic production will remain a small, 

marginal trend until the price of energy 

changes. The day that happens is the 

day that everyone fi nds their way to a 

local farmers’ market. 

Helpful changes roll out, from bus 

and train commutes replacing cars 

to the rising popularity of densely 

inhabited urban blocks, as cul-desac 

suburbia loses its appeal. Local 

storefronts naturally get the nod over 

big box chain stores, too, and so on. 

The Key to Change 

How do we make it happen? How do 

we change the price of energy, which is 

what almost every observer thinks is the 

only way we can make a real change 

in the physics and chemistry of the 

current global warming phenomenon, 

and make an effective difference in the 

short time allowed before the harmful 

consequences explode exponentially? 

If only everyday people could do 

it solely by making personal energy 

improvements around the house, at 

work and in their communities— 

through such steps as switching to more 

energy-effi cient light bulbs and riding 

our bikes to work. Such changes are 

good to do, of course, and it all helps, 

but we don’t have a century to turn 

around our global situation. Which 

means we also need to engage in… 

politics. 

We need to put the pressure on 

our leaders now to change the price 

of energy now. Remember—they’re 

getting plenty of pressure from lobbyists 

pocketing profi ts on the other side. 

Because of government subsidies and 

cartels, fossil fuel is the most profi table 

industry humans have ever engaged 

in; last year, Exxon Mobil Corporation 

made more money than any company 

in recorded history. That buys them a 

lot of power. 

We won’t be able to outspend them, 

so we will have to do what people 

have always done when they have 

found themselves needing to take 

charge of their future: We must build 

a movement. Politicians won’t change 

because scientists tell them we have 


Scientifi c data shows the 

ocean becoming more acidic 

at an unprecedented rate as 

surface waters continue to 

absorb approximately a third 

of manmade atmospheric 

carbon dioxide emissions. 

~ National Research Council, 

Ocean Acidifi cation, 2010 

Global phytoplankton 

populations have dropped 

about 40 percent since 1950, 

and scientists believe that rising 

sea surface temperatures are to 

blame. The microscopic plants 

both form the foundation of the 

ocean’s food web and gobble up 

carbon dioxide to produce half 

of the world’s oxygen output. 

~ Dalhousie University, 

Canada, Nature, 2010 

a problem—they’ll 

change because 

enough people tell 

them they have to, or 

they’ll lose their jobs. 

Building just this 

kind of movement is 

entirely possible. 

Citizen 

Action Plan 

Two years ago, a 

few concerned 

citizens joined 

me in launching 

350.org, a wholly 

grassroots campaign 

that takes its name from a 

wonky scientifi c data point. 

NASA scientists led by James 

Hansen have published reams of 

data showing that, “Any value for 

carbon in the atmosphere greater than 

350 parts per million [ppm] is not 

compatible with the planet on which 

civilization developed and to which life 

on Earth is adapted.” 

It sounds like an unpromising banner 

to rally people around—too serious and 

too depressing, because we’re already 

well past the 350 mark. The atmosphere 

is currently at 392 ppm carbon dioxide, 

which is why the Arctic is melting. So 

far, we’ve racked up some successes; in 

October 2009, we held an International 

Day of Action that created some 5,200 

demonstrations in 181 countries. That’s 

a lot—in fact, CNN called it, “… the 

most widespread day of political action 

in the planet’s history.” 

Online images posted from those 

events banish wrong preconceptions 

people might have about who is and 

is not an environmentalist. Most of 

the rallies were orchestrated by poor, 

black, brown, Asian and young people, 

because that’s what most of the world 

is made up of. Six weeks later, at the 

2009 UN Climate Change Conference 

in Copenhagen, 117 nations endorsed 

that 350 target, which was good; except 

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that they were 117 poor and vulnerable 

nations, not the richest and most 

addicted to fossil fuels. So, we fi ght on. 

This October, we’re holding a 

10/10/10 Global Work Party. It’s set 

to spread around the world, too, with 

people in thousands of communities 

doing something practical: putting solar 

panels on local schools, harvesting 

community gardens and planting 

mangroves along rising shorelines. 

In Auckland, New Zealand, they 

aim to repair every bicycle in every 

garage. The intention will be twofold. 

Point one is that bikes are good. Ditto 

solar panels. We need both in our 

communities. Point two acknowledges 

that we know we can’t solve climate 

change one bike path at a time. 

So we’re also intent on sending a 

strong political message to our leaders: 

If we can get to work, so can you. Right 

now. If I can climb up on the roof of the 

school to hammer in a solar panel, you 

can climb to the fl oor of the Senate and 

hammer out some helpful legislation. 

It’s time to shame our government and 

corporate leaders a little, and maybe 

inspire them, too. 

This is far from the only people’s 

campaign swelling around the world. 

They range from the small and specifi c 

(e.g., Project Laundry List, which 

advocates for right-to-dry laws that 

would let all Americans hang their 

laundry on clotheslines) to the farranging 

Green for All, which works for 

clean energy jobs across the country. 

This year, the Great Power Race, 

between campuses in the United 

States, China and India, will make 

news via a friendly competition to 

see who can come up with the most 

creative sustainability ideas. Then there’s 

PutSolarOnIt.com, pushing the U.S. 

president and other world leaders to at 

least do the symbolic work of sticking 

panels on the roof of the White House 

and all of its equivalent buildings 

around the world. The list goes on. 

We all need to get to work addressing 

climate change right where we live, 

in our communities. We need to build 

towns and cities that make sense and 

create jobs for families. We also need to 

build a world that works, because the 

best organic gardener on Earth won’t 

be able to cope with 30 straight days 

We the People Can 

Help Mother Earth 

Organizing a local action for 

10/10/10 doesn’t need to be large 

or complicated; these acts are 

about community and solutions and 

sending a message to the world. 

Find ideas at 350.org, search 

People or nearby work parties. 

We understand that 10/10/10 

is one important day of many in a 

long, universal (and beautiful) fi ght 

for a workable planet. Other groups 

doing great work include: 

Center for Biological Diversity 

(BiologicalDiversity.org) 

Energy Action Coalition 

(EnergyActionCoalition.org) 

Friends of the Earth 

(foe.org) 

Interfaith Power and Light 

(InterfaithPowerAndLight.org) 

of rain, or a month with no rain at all, 

without helpful policies. That means 

resorting to politics, which is another 

way of saying that we must work 

together as people for better solutions to 

climate change than what we have now. 

It can be beautiful. If you don’t believe 

me, check out the pictures at 350.org. 

I dare you. 

Bill McKibben is the author, most 

recently, of the bestselling Eaarth: 

Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. 

He’s the founder of 350.org, and a 

scholar in residence at Middlebury 

College in Vermont. The Boston Globe 

this year described him as “…probably 

the country’s leading environmentalist,” 

and Time called him “…the planet’s 

best green journalist.” 


inspiration 

ECO-FILM PICKS 

Movies with a Message Worth Watching 

As movie-making 

technology has 

become less 

expensive and more 

accessible, eco-fi lms have 

exploded onto the scene. 

While companies like National 

Geographic and Discovery 

Channel continue to contribute highquality 

nature fi lms, independent 

eco-fi lmmakers are also releasing 

inspired fi lms almost by the 

day. Because most of these 

movies run less than 90 

minutes, they have become 

sought-after teaching tools for family 

movie nights, school classrooms and 

readers looking for a break from books. 

It was a tough call, but after reviewing 

50 standouts, Natural Awakenings 

picked fi ve fi lms highly favored for their 

clear message, entertainment value and 

motivating call to action. 

FOOD, INC.: Producers present 

the whole enchilada when it comes 

to understanding what we eat and 

the implications of our food choices. 

Beyond a plateful of facts, it’s also 

packed with entertaining graphics. The 

climax answers the inevitable viewer 

question: “This is an appalling situation, 

but what can I do about it?” Attention 

parents: There is a documentarystyle 

scene showing mistreatment 

of an ailing cow to fast-forward 

through; otherwise, the coast is clear. 

(FoodIncMovie.com) 

TAPPED: Filmmakers tackle two 

signifi cant issues facing the modern 

world: the emerging scarcity of water 

and the staggering quantity of plastic 

bottle waste. Images of the Texas-sized 

fl oating island of garbage in the middle 

of the Pacifi c Ocean will make us think 

seriously about kicking the bottled water 

habit for good. (TappedTheMovie.com) 


A COMMUNITY 

OF GARDENERS: 

Anyone taking 

up the fi rst lady’s 

call to home 

vegetable gardening 

will revel in this fi lm’s portrayal 

of the many ways local gardens 

provide communities with gifts of 

food, knowledge, empowerment 

and reconciliation. A Community of 

Gardeners shows that local gardening 

is so much more than a labor-intensive 

Black Gold: A Film about Coffee and 

Trade on the economics of coffee 

BlackGoldMovie.com 

Blue Gold: World Water Wars on the 

politics of water 

BlueGold-WorldWaterWars.com 

Dirt! The Movie on the vital role 

of healthy soil 

DirtTheMovie.org 

Dive! on American food waste 

DiveTheFilm.com 

Everything’s Cool on 

environmentalism in 

politicsEverythingsCool.org 

Flow on the world water crisis 

FlowTheFilm.com 

More Great Films 

solution to the ills of the manufacturedfood 

industry; it is also good for the 

soul. (Community 

OfGardeners.com) 

THE END OF THE LINE: Much 

as the eco-fi lm standard bearer, An 

Inconvenient Truth, sounds the alert on 

global warming, The End of the Line 

reports on the troubled state of the 

rapid decline of the fi sh stocks that feed 

the world. Similarly, the fi lm highlights 

how viewers’ everyday choices can 

stop contributing to the problem. 

(EndOfTheLine.com) 

FUEL: Civilization’s era of crude oil 

and other fossil fuels is rapidly coming 

to a close, while the future of energy 

has yet to be written. The replacement 

technologies for alternative sustainable 

energies are already understood, if not 

widely promoted. Many are ready to 

be put to work now and await only our 

adoption. Next-generation technologies 

also beckon. Fuel, a Hollywoodstyle 

documentary featuring such 

environmental spokespersons as Woody 

Harrelson and Sheryl Crow, proves that 

the future of energy is as much about 

imagination and creativity as it is about 

kilowatt-hours. (TheFuelFilm.com) 

Contributors include Michael Curran, 

health writer, and Michael D’Estries, 

fi lm reviewer. 

Garbage Warrior on truly sustainable 

housing 

GarbageWarrior.com 

King Corn on the great American 

corn diet 

KingCorn.net 

The Last Beekeeper on the global 

bee crisis 

PlanetGreen.Discovery.com 

No Impact Man on implementing 

sustainable living 

NoImpactDoc.com 

Ripe for Change on the economics 

of agriculture 

CaliforniaDreamSeries.org/rfc.htm 

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greenliving 

Transition Towns 

Where Sustainable Living is Real 

by Tara Lohan 

More and more neighborhoods are making the transition 

to a climate-friendly community. 

The coastal town 

of Lincoln City, 

Oregon, has a 

lot to lose if nothing 

is done about climate 

change. The town sits 

11 feet above sea level, 

and unchecked climate 

change could erode its 

beaches or fl ood the 

town. 

Residents are taking 

matters into their own 

hands. “We could 

ignore it, let the federal 

government deal with it,” Mayor 

Lori Hollingsworth says. “We’re not 

willing to do that.” Last year, Lincoln 

City committed to becoming carbon 

neutral, through renewable energy, 

energy effi ciency and carbon offsets. 

Communities like Lincoln City have 

long been ahead of Congress and the 

White House on climate commitments. 

Transition Houston, 

in Houston, Texas, 

is working on a 

Transition fi lm series 

with Rice University 

and a Permablitz 

program of 

neighborhood 

permaculture 

workshops. 

Cities fi rst began 

committing to Kyoto 

Protocol goals in 

2005, through the U.S. 

Conference of Mayors 

Climate Protection 

Agreement. Now, more 

than 1,000 cities in 

the United States, the 

District of Columbia 

and Puerto Rico have 

signed on. 

The community 

climate movement goes 

beyond government 

initiatives; it’s a cultural shift involving 

people from tiny rural towns to major 

metropolitan areas. 

The Heart of Climate Action 

The fast-growing college town of 

Berea, Kentucky, is one of scores of 

U.S. communities that have become 

Transition Towns and formed a diffuse, 

grassroots network, led by individuals 

who are working to transform their own 

communities. While Berea is seeing 

its subdivisions expand and farmland 

disappear, one group of residents is 

making plans to help their community 

end its reliance on fossil fuels. 

Berea locals have a goal they’re 

calling “50 x 25.” By 2025, they aim 

to have the town using 50 percent 

less energy, deriving 50 percent of the 

energy it does use from local sources, 

procuring 50 percent of its food from 

farms and processors within 100 miles 

of town, and generating 50 percent of 

its gross domestic product from locally 

owned, independent businesses. 

The Transition Town Berea group 

holds monthly reskilling workshops 

to help locals acquire the know-how 

to grow their own food, weatherize 

their houses and install solar panels. 

Their projects help neighbors replant 

lawns with edibles and build raised 

vegetable beds. They’ve also auctioned 

rain barrels painted by local artists 

and organized a 100-Mile Potluck to 

celebrate local food and farmers. 

Building a Future from 

the Ground Up 

The Transition Towns movement in 

the United States is less than two 

years old, but it came from the seeds 

of earlier re-localization efforts and 

other community climate groups and 

nonprofi ts. 

A lecture on climate change may 

not appeal to everyone, but advocates 


Residents of Berea, Kentucky, 

have a goal of “50 x 25.” 

By 2025, residents aim to 

have the town using 50 percent 

less energy, deriving 50 percent 

of the energy it uses from local 

sources, procuring 50 percent 

of its food from farms and 

processors within 100 miles 

of town, and generating 50 

percent of its gross domestic 

product from locally owned, 

independent businesses. 

fi nd they can interest people in 

things like gardening, says Richard 

Olson, director of the Berea College 

Sustainability and Environmental 

Studies program. “We talk to them 

about heirloom seeds and what their 

grandparents grew and if they’d like to 

learn canning. We get them involved 

without even mentioning transition or 

sustainability.” 

Interest in climate-readiness is 

spreading: Austin, Texas, has an 

ambitious plan to make city facilities, 

vehicles and all other operations 

carbon-neutral by 2020. Louisville, 

Colorado, now has a car share 

program. Charlottesville, Virginia, is 

creating a trail system for walking and 

biking to connect schools, parks and 

other public spaces. 

Greensburg, Kansas, a city of 

fewer than 2,000, was leveled by a 


tornado in May 2007. Residents 

have decided to rebuild as green as 

they can, requiring all city buildings 

to meet the U.S. Green Building 

Council’s LEED platinum rating for 

top-level environmentally friendly 

construction. They’ve also formed 

the group Greensburg GreenTown 

to increase public education about 

green living, make resources 

available at the library and distribute 

educational materials through online 

and telephone classes and events. 

Green building initiatives also 

are spreading, thanks in part to 

Architecture 2030, a nonprofi t 

based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 

which calls for an immediate 50 

percent reduction in fossil fuel 

consumption in new buildings 

and renovations, and sets a goal of 

carbon-neutral design by 2030. The 

U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted 

the program in 2006. 

These communities hope they can 

lead the way toward the big changes 

we’ll need, both nationally and 

internationally, to respond to climate 

change. “Working at the community 

level to build resilience is the strategy 

that has the most chance of success,” 

observes Olson. “It’s not going 

to take until our grandchildren’s 

generation to see if we’ve succeeded. 

I think in 10 years we’ll see if we’re 

going to have a chance.” 

For more information visit Transition 

US.org. 

Tara Lohan is a contributing writer 

to YES! Magazine, a senior editor at 

AlterNet and editor of the book, 

Water Consciousness. 

Discover the Creativity Within 

Kasey Knight 

Certified Leader 

An affi rming, fun, creative, 

community-based, incremental 

approach that enhances our 

natural abilities. 

Peace Begins Within 

Saturday, November 6th 

1-4pm 

238 Peachtree, Cocoa 

All shapes, sizes & 

abilities are welcome! 

321-254-2541 

interplay@pobox.com 

GIVE YOUR FAMILY 

THE VERY BEST 

in Organic & Healthy Products 

Shop Brevard’s largest 

Health Food Grocery offering 

the widest selection of: 

Supplements • Bulk Foods 

Diet & Energy Products • Dairy 

All-Organic Produce Frozen Foods • and more. 

Grab a bite at our Café, Deli, 

Hot Bar, Salad Bar, Coffee & Juice Bar 

See our Deli menu online at 

NaturesMarketMelbourne.com 

$1.00 off any 16oz 

Smoothie or Frozen Coffee 

Valid until 10/31/10 

Enjoy our Vegan Buffet, 

3rd Saturday each month 

Open Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 10-5 

701 S. Apollo Blvd, Melbourne 

(between Nasa and Babcock) 

321-724-6923 

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SAVE THE DATE: Take advantage of this early exposure for your upcoming workshop or 

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 1 

Face Lifts: Non-Surgical Solutions – 1-3pm. Learn 

how facelifts are performed using oriental medicine. 

Attend without make-up as this lecture is followed with 

a hands-on demo. Seating for fi rst 6 callers. Free. Health 

for Life, 402 N. Babcock St., Suite 101, Melbourne. 

321-259-0555. 

Family Yoga with Joy – 4-5pm. Bring the family and 

share a wonderful yoga experience, as we fl ow through 

a fun and energetic practice and focus on deep breathing 

and relaxation. This class is for children accompanied 

with a parent and adults of all ages. $5 per person. 

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 

321-729-9495. 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 2 

Beyond Belief: Transformation and Higher Consciousness 

Workshop – 3-5pm. Hypnotherapy workshop 

with well-known Sedona teacher/hypnotherapist/ 

historian, Bruce Orion. $20. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. 

Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495 

Community Kirtan – 7:30-9pm. With Vicki Murfi n 

and Rayananda. Kirtan is an ancient spiritual tradi- 

Spinal Decompression is a miracle. After only one 

treatment my pain is down to a 2 on a scale from 1 to 

10. It was an 8 before SD. Thank you! ~ Janet D. 

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tion of call-and-response chants to the divine. All are 

welcome to attend and lead a kirtan chant or just sing 

along. Chants from all spiritual traditions are encouraged. 

Donations accepted. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. 

Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

SUNDAY OCTOBER 3 

Understanding Your Mental-Emotional State with 

Oriental Medicine – 12:30-2:30pm. With Jamin 

Nichols, acupuncture physician. Learn how the mind, 

body, and spirit are connected using cotemporary 

Chinese pulse diagnosis and oriental medicine. Different 

mental-emotional disorders and how they can 

be better treated with acupuncture and herbs. Free. 


321-729-9495. 

Free Monthly Group Fitness Class and Come On 

Get Happy – 1-2pm. To say thank you to our community, 

Come On Get Happy offers a free group fi tness 

class the fi rst Sunday of every month at 1pm. On 

October 3, the free class will be Turbo Kick ® , taught 

by certifi ed instructor, Andrea Canterbury. Come On 

Get Happy, 217 King St., Cocoa Village. 321-636-4277. 

MOVE TO ONGOING CLASS 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12- 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14 

This year’s I Can Do It! Retreat by Hay 

House features dozens of your favorite 

inspirational and health & wellness speakers. 

See Save the Date listings for details. 

MONDAY OCTOBER 4 

Inner Rhythms Dance Class – 7:30-8:30am. A fun 

hour of expressive and explorative movement with 

Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms Endless Wave. We will 

dance the rhythms of life and to our own inner drummer. 

Instructor Robin Krasny. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 414 

N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

Are You in Pain Now? 

Do You Want It Stopped? 

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Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression 

Non-Invasive Treatment for Disc Conditions, Sciatica, Arthritis, Stenosis. 

What our patients have to say about it: 

After spinal decompression treatment, for the fi rst time after 

2 years of suffering with severe back pain, it is nearly gone. 

The sciatica pain is completely gone. ~ Calvin S. 

Dr. Stephen H. Canuel Dr. Anthony De Los Santos 

Chiropractic Physicians 

www.melbournechiropractor.com 

October 2010 35

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 5 

Face Lifts: Non-Surgical Solutions – 6-8pm. Learn how 

facelifts are performed using oriental medicine. Attend 

without make-up as this lecture is followed with a handson 

demo. Seating for fi rst 6 callers. Free. Health for Life, 

402 N. Babcock St., Suite 101, Melbourne. 321-259-0555. 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 6 

Kundalini Class with Nam Hari – 8:30-9:45am. The 

ancient science of Kundalini yoga blends dynamic and 

relaxing exercise with powerful breathing techniques. It 

can bring your self-awareness, peace of mind, energy, 

fl exibility, intuition, joy, and health. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 

414 N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

WEDNESDAYS OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 27 

Food for Life Cooking Series – 6-8pm.Designed by 

physicians and registered dieticians, each class includes 

information about how foods work to promote or discourage 

cancer growth and provides cooking demonstrations of 

simple and healthy recipes.$65. Appleseed Health Foods 

1007 Pathfi nder Way Rockledge. 321-652-0563. 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 7 

Weekly TeleClass with Certifi ed Nutritionist – 2:30-4pm 

EST. Join True Healthy Products certifi ed nutritionist for 

free weekly teleclass. Ask health-related questions and 

learn from others as they speak about their health goals. 

Free. Telephone class access code 1089769#. Contact 

1-712-451-6000, enter code 1089769#. 

Real Solutions for Better Sleep – 7pm. If you aren’t 

sleeping well, your body can’t heal from the day’s stresses. 

You could drug yourself to sleep or you could fi nd out 

why you can’t sleep and fi x the cause naturally. With Dr. 

Michele Munnich. Free, please RSVP. CARE Chiropractic 

& Wellness Center, 1938 Dairy Rd., West Melbourne. 

321-728-1387. 


Healing Energy for Children (Ages 7-12) – 4-5pm. An 

opportunity for children to connect with healing and learn 

techniques to help others and how to manage their own 

energy. Instructor Robin Krasny. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 


Couples Beach Getaway & Workshop – 7pm-Sunday 

2pm. Transform your relationship into a love affair. Deepen 

intimacy and passion. Discover tantra. $595 per couple. 

Richard and Diana Daffner, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. 

1-877-282-4244. 


Herbs for the Liver – 9-11:30am. In this class you will 

learn how important it is to keep your liver working well. 

We will be discussing hepatitis, jaundice, detoxifi cation, 

and how to make infused oils and salves. $20. The Herb 

Corner, 277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne. 321-757-7522. 

Introduction to Meditation with Joy – 11am-12:30pm. 

We will discuss different types of meditation: Chakra, 

Tibetan, Breath, and Mantra meditations as well as trying 

them all out. Bring a notepad, pen, and pillow. Call to 

pre-register. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, 

Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

Sound Healing Workshop with Susan Rizzo – 3:30- 

5pm. Learn about the power of sound to relax the body 

and clear the mind. Vibrate your body with the healing 

frequencies of crystal bowls, Tibetan bells, and your own 

voice. Experience the power of sound and learn ancient 

techniques to balance and relax using your own sound. $7. 


Call to pre-register. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, 


Take Back the Night – 5-7:30pm. A community wide 

effort to end domestic violence. All proceeds benefi t local 

shelters and programs. Help us make a difference in the 

lives of those suffering domestic violence. Sponsors and 

donations needed. Free. Palm Bay City Hall, 120 Malabar 

Rd., Palm Bay. Michele Paccione. 321-480-9295. 

Poetry Night and Open Mic – 6pm. An evening of poetry, 

music, camaraderie, and good food in the Café at Appleseed. 

Bring your original work, or just come to listen and enjoy 

the evening of quality entertainment. Songwriters and storytellers 

also welcomed. Free. Appleseed Health Foods 1007 

Pathfi nder Way Rockledge. 321-631-1444. 


Peruvian Shamanic Studies – 10am - 12:30pm. Don 

Marino, Shaman of Peru will be speaking on the history of 

Shamanic Healing. Learn healing techniques of Shamanism 

as Don Marino unravels the ancient mysteries of the Incan 

people.$15. Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. 

Melbourne.321-733-7633. 

Chi Gung Self-Healing and Energy Meditation Workshop 

– 12:30-2:30pm. Learn powerful techniques for selfhealing. 

Learn simple chi-kung and internal self-massage 

practices to instantly revitalize your system. Instructor Ted 

Doras is a certifi ed teacher for Master Mantak Chia. $15. 



Yoga Workshop (Multi-Level) – 3-4:30pm. Basic philosophy 

is introduced along with and introduction to the 

sun salutations, standing poses, some seated postures, and 

guided meditation. Instructor Natalie Wilson. $10. Aquarian 

Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

MONDAYS OCTOBER 11 & 18 

Mask Making – 6:30 - 8:30pm. Mask Making, Make your 

own form fi tting Mask for Halloween. . Prize to best mask 

made in class. Bring your imagination. Materials provided 

but you may bring your own. Children 7yrs up welcome.$20 

per person.Center for Healing Arts 916 Columbus Ave. 

Melbourne. 321-733-7633 RSVP. 


Health, Nutrition, and Weight Loss with Charlie Mora 

– 2pm. This course will cover hydration/dehydration, how 

the body burns fat, the American diet, insulin control, food 

ratios, nutrition factors, supplements, exercise, duration 

vs. intensity. Bring a notebook. This class meets every 

2nd Tuesday of the month. Located in the Jane von Thron 

Room at the Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave., 

Cocoa Beach. 868-1104. 

Drumming for Transformation Workshop – 7-8:30pm. 

Journey through rhythms of life and spirit as well as a variety 

of world cultural rhythms as you share your rhythmic 

bliss in this lively drum class. Taught by Sharan Miller. Call 

to pre-register. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, 


Life in Balance: Sound Healing Meditation Concert – 

7:30-9:30pm. New Age music CD artists, Life in Balance 

combines Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, Shakuhachi fl ute 

and synthesizers to create a bio-electrical sound current to 

expand awareness, heal the body and bring peace to the 

soul. Call to pre-register. $15 in advance, or $20 day of 

event. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 

321-729-9495. 


Facial Rejuvenation, with Dr. Sylvie Morin, D.O.M. 

– 1pm. Natural solutions for facial rejuvenation. Part of 


October 2010 37

The Inspired Heart 

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Books & Music CDs Sage & Incense 

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Hemi-Sync CDs 30% OFF 

Pewter Suncatchers, 

Books in Stock 20% OFF 

Music and Audio CDs 10% OFF 

Reiki Classes offered monthly 

Summer Hours Extended: Mon-Fri 10-5 • Sat-Sun Closed 

2235 14th Ave. • Downtown Vero Beach • (772) 569-2877 

We’re worth the drive! 

www.theinspiredheart.com 

Let the POWER of Your Mind help improve: 

Stress, Weight, Smoking, Sleep, Focus, 

Confi dence, Fears, Cravings and much more! 

Board Certifi ed Master Clinical Hypnosis 

Certifi ed Emotional Freedom Technique Trainer 

Brevard County’s Past Life Regression Specialist 

Susan M. Sawyer, BS, CMCHt, LLC 

321-432-7267 

476 North Hwy. A1A, Ste 3A, Satellite Beach www.sawyerhypnosis.com 

SLEEP APNEA 

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For alternatives call Dr. Claire Stagg 

Health Centered Dentistry 

2120 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach 

321-777-2797 

SmileProfessionals.com 

the Health for Life series. Located in the Jane von Thron 

Room at the Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave., 

Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104. 

Face Lifts: Non-Surgical Solutions – 1-2pm. Learn how 

facelifts are performed using oriental medicine. Free. 

Cocoa Beach Library. 

Cafe Ribbon-Cutting and Celebration – 4-7pm. Join 

Appleseed for special treats and activities celebrating their 

newly revamped Cafe. Featuring the creations of long-time 

local restaurateur Scott Donat in addition to Rene’s raw 

gourmet. Free.Appleseed Health Foods 1007 Pathfi nder 

Way Rockledge.321-631-1444. 

Children’s Mandela Meditation Class (ages 7-12) 

– 4-5pm. Your child will design and create their own 

Mandela and learn the meanings of the different colors. 

Includes simple meditation techniques for relaxation, 

healing, and balance. Instructor Dee Garramone is an 

artist and retired schoolteacher. $10, materials included. 



Gypsy Belly Dance Class – 6-7pm. A fun upbeat class that 

fuses belly dance with movements taken from the Spanish, 

Turkish and Rajasthani gypsy dances. Instructor GiGi 

Fayed is a professional dancer, teacher, choreographer with 

over 30 years experience. $12. Call to pre-register. Aquarian 



Body, Mind, and Spirit Fair – 10am-3pm. Chair massage, 

energetic body work, detox foot baths, medical 

intuitive, crystal counseling, cross-over readings, angel 

card readings, channeled readings, spiritual readings, 

crystal energy card readings, psychic readings. Walk-ins 

welcome, appointments preferred. $15 for 15 minutes. 

The Herb Corner 277 N. Babcock St. Melbourne. 321- 

757-7522. 

Reiki Circle – 11am-12:30pm. Join Reiki practitioners 

Susan, Doreen and Bill in a Reiki Circle for healing. We 

practice traditional Usui Reiki. All Reiki practitioners 

are welcome. All those needing healing are welcome. 

Donations accepted. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, 


Yoga Workshop with Jenna: Inversions – 1-4pm. Go 

upside-down with balance and confi dence. Instructor 

Jenna Lomazzo. $35. Call to pre-register. Aquarian 


Crystal Class Angel/Zodiac Affi liations – 3:30-5:30pm. 

Do you know that gemstones have day, month, zodiac sign, 

planet, angel, Native American, Zodiac, Celtic/Druid, and 

Christian religion affi liations? Come learn more and have 

fun fi nding out about yourself in this informative class. 

Space is limited, call to reserve your spot. Pre-registration 

is suggested. $25. The Herb Corner, 277 N. Babcock St., 

Melbourne. 321-757-7522. 

Mexico Beach Getaway & Workshop for Couples: 

7:30pm-Mon.10pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, 

authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples” at the Very 

Romantic Eco-Tulum Resort on the Caribbean Sea. Connect 

with your beloved on a soul level. Discover Tantra. 

$695/couple. Call 877-282-4244. 


Introduction to Kundalini Yoga – 2-5pm. Learn the 

basic postures and prana (breath). Experience the life 

force within. Awaken your unlimited potential. Instructor 

Nam Hari Kaur (TJ), certifi ed in Kundalini Yoga. $35. 




MONDAY OCTOBER 18 

Inner Rhythms Dance Class – 6-7pm. A fun hour of 

expressive and explorative movement with Gabrielle 

Roth’s 5 Rhythms Endless Wave. We’ll dance the 

rhythms of life and to our own inner drummer. 

Instructor Robin Krasny. Call to pre-register. $10. 


321-729-9495. 


Secrets for Effective Weight Loss – 7pm. Tried 

everything but still can’t lose that weight? There may 

be hidden causes to that weight issue. Learn the keys 

to successful weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. With 

Dr. Michele Munnich. Please RSVP. Free. CARE 

Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1938 Dairy Rd., West 

Melbourne. 321-728-1387 


Kundalini Yoga Class with Nam Hari – 8:30-9:45am. 

The ancient science of Kundalini yoga blends dynamic 

and relaxing exercise with powerful breathing 

techniques. It can bring you self-awareness, peace of 

mind, energy, fl exibility, intuition, joy, and health. 

$10. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 

321-729-9495. 


Modern Spiritual Dance Class with Ted Doras – 

6-7:15pm. Learn the basic modern dance warm-up 

techniques for balance, strength, and grace while also 

learning elements from Latin, African, and Indian 

dance traditions as well as elements from Tai Chi and 

Qi-Gong. Call to pre-register. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 


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7, 5, or 3 Day Guided Juice Fast – 6:30pm.Structured, 

educational support program on the benefi ts of fasting, 

how to make lifestyle and eating habit changes, and 

how to prioritize your health. Includes 20-item fasting 

package, fresh vegetable juices, book, and 150-page 

manual.$375 for 7 days. Appleseed Health Foods 1007 

Pathfi nder Way Rockledge.321-631-1444. 


Herbs for the Respiratory System Making Tinctures 

and Liniments – 9-11:30am. In this class we will learn 

what we can do if we are having problems with asthma, 

hay fever, sinusitis, allergies, and other imbalances of 

this system. You will be making your own herbal tinctures. 

It is easier and more affordable than you think. 

$20. The Herb Corner 277 N. Babcock St. Melbourne. 

321-757-7522. 

Level 1 or 2 Yoga Posture Training with Biddy – 

9:30am-12:30pm. Posture training for the beginner or 

more advanced. $35. Henegar Center Garden Room 125, 

Downtown Melbourne. 321-987-8798. 

Body Dialogue Workshop – 12-4pm. Participants will 

learn to effectively communicate with, understand, and 

reorganize the body. Learn functional tools and practical 

resources for handling stress/chaos, gaining the ability 

to silence distracting mental chatter, remain grounded, 

and stay connected. Connectivity Center for Movement 

& Dynamic Change1751 Sarno Road Melbourne. 321- 

253-8088 or www.bodydialogues.com 

Oriental Medicine and Healthy Lifestyle Workshop 

– 3-5pm. With Jamin Nichols, acupuncture physician. 

Jamin will discuss some of the illnesses treated by 

oriental medicine, Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and 

the various styles used in treatment. Includes personal 

health tips and complementary auricular therapy. Call 

to pre-register. Free. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy 

A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

“A Tribute to Elvis” show – 8pm. Put on by all the 

Rotary Clubs of Brevard County, will be held at the King 

Center in Melbourne. This “Tribute to Elvis” performed 

by Jack Simink is a fundraiser to benefi t the Daily Bread 

of Melbourne. Tickets are available at Daily Bread, 

Inc., 815 East Fee Avenue, Melbourne 321-723-1060 

or at any Rotary Club in Brevard County 321- 727- 

1519. Tickets are $27 each with all proceeds going 

to Daily Bread. 


Free Author Lecture and Book signing: Meet Dr. 

Steven Farmer – 1-3pm. Meet Dr. Steven Farmer, 

world-renowned author, teacher, and healer. Author of 

the best-selling “Animal Guides” and “Sacred Ceremony.” 

Topics presented from his best-selling books: soul 

loss and recovery, animal guides, and ways to help heal 

our Earth mother. Call to pre-register. Free. Aquarian 


Foods That Prevent Breast Cancer, with Susie Fricker 

– 2pm. Susie will show a short fi lm and give a cooking 

demonstration and food tasting. This program is sponsored 

by Healthy Planet of Brevard. Cocoa Beach Library, 

550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104. 


Natural Prevention Strategies for Flu Season – 7pm. 

Is your immune system ready for fl u season? Do you 

know what is in the fl u shot? Come learn natural prevention 

strategies. With Dr. Michele Munnich. Please 

RSVP. Free. CARE Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 

1938 Dairy Rd., West Melbourne. 321-728-1387. 

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and a healthy planet. 

50,000+ potential clients will be 

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Be sure your business is listed in this 

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Free Health Screenings, with Dr. Marco di Bonaventura, 

O.M.D. – 1pm. Blood pressure, stress evaluation, 

and pH testing. Register for your time slot at sign-up 

table. Located in the Jane von Thron Room at the 

Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa 

Beach. 868-1104. 



Free. ProHealth & Fitness, Viera facility. 321-259-0555. 

Kids and Chiropractics, with Dr. Joe Strater, D.C. – 

6:30pm. Discover the importance of your child’s growing 

spine and the problems it may have developed from 

falls, sports activities, and/or the birth process. Live 

demonstration of chiropractic techniques on a child. 

This could be a drug-free approach to disorders like ear 

infections, asthma, acid refl ux, and scoliosis. Located in 

the Jane von Thron Room at the Cocoa Beach Library, 

550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 868-1104. 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 28 

Face Lifts: Non-Surgical Solutions – 10-11am. Learn 


Free. ProHealth & Fitness, Melbourne facility. 321- 

259-0555. 



Free. ProHealth & Fitness, Merritt Island facility. 

321-259-0555. 

Path of the Shaman and Ancient Healing Techniques 

–7-9 pm. Join Debra’s Spiritual Journey to the 

mountains and jungles of Peru. Guest speaker Debra 

Kruljac, Alto Mesayok Shaman (Shamanic Practitioner) 

Melbourne Village Community Hall 6200 Hall Rd 

Melbourne 32904 192 to Dayton (Turn @ Target Store) 

$15. Contact Kathleen 321-698-4266 or Beverley 321- 

749-8524 www.toolboxjourneys.com. 

Galapagos Islands-Ecuador Tour – Deluxe 9-day tour 

including: Isabela II Cruise, Finch Bay Eco-Hotel and 

Hilton ($2995). Options: hiking, biking, swimming, 

snorkeling, kayaking, etc. Air extra. Contact: Susan 

Drew (owner: Sangha Tours), 772-567-6202, susandrew@peoplepc.com 


Couples Beach Getaway & Workshop: 7pm – Sun 

2pm. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your 

relationship. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. 

Discover Tantra. $595/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner, 

Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. 1-877-282-4244. 

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 

Hallow’een…Dia del los Muertos… 

Samhain…Ch’usok…Egungun – 

Join us in Jacksonville, Florida for a full 

day conference bringing together vendors, 

practitioners, and noted authors who engage 

in alternative healing modalities worldwide. 

Register for discounts at www.mmstour.com. 

For more information about 

MOVE MY SPIRIT TOUR: 

An Indigenous Healers Movement 

contact info@movemyspirit.com. 

ongoingevents 

To ensure we keep our community calendar current, ongoing events must be 

resubmitted each month. 

DEADLINE: All listings must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. 

Calendar events must be submitted online at: www.MyNaturalAwakenings.com. 

monday 

Qi-Gong on the Beach – 6:30-7:15am. Evenings 

Tuesday and Friday at 6pm. South Beach park, Vero 

Beach. 772-569-4090. 

Bikram Yoga on the Island – 7:30am & 9:30am, 

4:30pm & 6:30pm. Suitable for beginners or advanced 

yogis. An exercise method that is clearly defi ned and 

easy. Practiced in a heated room. $15 drop in, class 

packages and discounts available. 87 East Merritt 

Island Ave. (by Home Depot). 321-452-YOGA. 

Kripalu (Hatha) Yoga – 8:30-10:15am. With certifi ed 

instructor Barbara O’ Connor. Release tension as you 

calm your mind and strengthen your body. Classes 

designed for all levels of fi tness. $10 per class or $56 

for 8 classes or $105 for 16 classes. Family Health 

& Wellness Center, Cape Canaveral. 321-504-4512. 

Downtown Yoga All Levels – 9-10am. Join us for an 

all levels hatha yoga class. Perfect class for anyone and 

everyone. You will stretch, build strength and increase 

your fl exibility. $13. Downtown Yoga 532 E. New 

Haven Ave. Melbourne. 321-676-4600. 

Weekday Morning Beginner Zumba Classes with 

Hali – 9:30-10:30am. #1 cardio dance fi tness program. 

$5 per class, $35 for 8 classes, or $50 unlimited. Monday, 

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Come On Get Happy. 

321-636-HAPPY (4277). 

Basic Pilates with Judy Brinkley – 10am October 4 

through December 6. Pilates is a series of stretching and 

strengthening exercises, which integrate the whole body 

and mind. Bring a mat and a water bottle. Participants 

should be in good health. $5. Cocoa Beach Library, 550 

N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104. 

Gentle Yoga – 10am. A unique class designed for 

people with physical challenges, especially good for 

seniors. The class increases fl exibility and strength. 

$10. Kashi School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd., 

Sebastian. 772-589-1403. 

Qi-gong for the Heart and Mind – 10:30am. $8 per 

class. Roseland Community Center 129th Ave. and Bay 

St. 772-569-4090. 

Yoga – 11am and 5:15pm. One hour long eclectic mix 

yoga style. Every level welcome. $10 per class or 10 

class pass for $50. Family Health & Wellness Center. 

321-368-0024. 

Core Strength Yoga – 2-2:30pm. Face paced 30 minute 

class: burn calories, increase strength, tone your core 

and build confi dence. $6. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard 

Ave. C, Cocoa Village. 321-917-4676. 

Core Strength Yoga – 3-4pm. Enhance relaxation, tone 

your core, increase balance and fl exibility, and create 

inner peace. Breathing techniques and meditation also 

included. $8. The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave. C, 

Cocoa Village. 321-917-4676. 

Ashtanga Yoga with Joy – 5:30-7pm. Increase your 

strength and fl exibility as you move through the vigorous 

asanas and apply the breath. $10. Aquarian Dreams 

414 N. Hwy A1A Indialantic. 321-729-9425. 

Downtown Yoga Level 1 / 2 – 5:30-6:30pm. Don’t be 

alarmed. The beginner student can still attend, but you 

may fi nd yourself moving at your own pace. Strong 

mind, strong body, strong you. $13. Downtown Yoga 

532 E. New Haven Ave. Melbourne. 321-676-4600. 

Intermediate/Power Yoga with Biddy – 5:45-7pm. 

Modifi cations shown for all levels. Bring your mat, 

towel and bottled water. 200 hour RYT. $10. Henegar 

Center, Garden Room 125, Downtown Melbourne. 

321-987-8798. 

BIGRONS Yoga – 6pm. A challenging mental and 

physical workout for all fi tness levels, any age in a 

100 degree room for 100 minutes. Individual attention 

given to each student by teachers with 26 years experience 

each. $10 single class, applied to $100 monthly 

unlimited rate. BIGRONGS Yoga 1024 Hwy A1A 

#146. Next to the cinema. 321-773-3539. 

Yoga in the Village – 6-7pm. Give yourself the gift of 

intentional restoration. Nurture your mind, body, and 

spirit. Invigorating and restoring. $8. The Zen Room, 

631 Brevard Ave. C, Cocoa Village. 321-544-8541. 

Melt Class – 6:30pm. Rehydrate your connective 

tissue, bring alignment back to your body, and relieve 

pain. Melt away stress. $15. Custom Fit of Brevard 

Downtown. 321-951-8000. 

Meditation – 7-8pm. Meditation and study group in the 

tradition of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. 

Free. West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate 

Blvd. 321-720-1519. 

TUESDAY 

tuesday 

Bikram Yoga on the Island – 6am & 9:30am, 4:30pm 

& 6:30pm. Suitable for beginners or advanced yogis. 

An exercise method that is clearly defi ned and easy. 

Practiced in a heated room. $15 drop in, class packages 

and discounts available. 87 East Merritt Island Ave. (by 

Home Depot). 321-452-YOGA. 



Beach. 772-569-4090. 

BIGRONS Yoga – 8:30am & 6pm. A challenging 

mental and physical workout for all fi tness levels, any 

age in a 100 degree room for 100 minutes. Individual 

attention given to each student by teachers with 26 

years experience each. $10 single class, applied to 

$100 monthly unlimited rate. BIGRONGS Yoga 1024 

Hwy A1A #146. Next to the cinema. 321-773-3539. 

Weekday Morning Beginner Zumba Classes with 

Hali – 9:30-10:30am. #1 cardio dance fi tness program. 


$5 per class, $35 for 8 classes, or $50 unlimited. 

Come On Get Happy, 217 King St., Cocoa Village. 

321-636-4277. 

Bone Breathing for Joint Health – 10-11am. $8 per 

class. Vista Gardens Clubhouse 20 Vista Gardens Trail 

Vero Beach. 772-560-4090. 

Pilates Class – 10-11am. Beginner/intermediate. Pilates 

is a great total body workout. This class focuses 

on proper form while challenging the core muscles. 

$10-$12. Pilates Center of Viera. 321-305-6950. 

Tai Chi – 10-11am. Cultivate self-awareness, improve 

balance, deepen the breath, and relax the body with 

Tai Chi, a well-known antidote to stress. Connectivity 

Center. Juliet 321-984-9332. 

Yoga with Yvonne – 11:15am-12:30pm. Multi-level 

Sivananda and Iyengar yoga with certifi ed instructor, 

Yvonne Silverman. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy 


Easy Hatha Yoga with Emily Hain – 2pm through 

December 14. Hatha yoga relaxes both the body and the 

mind. As we stretch and strengthen, yoga teaches how 

to fi nd steadiness and ease in movement and stillness. 

Bring a towel or a mat and wear comfortable clothing. 

$5 per session. Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Brevard 

Ave., Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104. 

Melt Class – 5:30-6:30m. Rehydrate connective tissue, 

bring alignment back to your body and relieve 

pain. Melt away stress. $15. Connectivity Center. 

914-497-4375. 

Yoga with Ellen – 5:45-6:45pm. With Ellen Cameron, 

RN, yoga teacher since 1976. Trained with Yoga Gupti 

Swami Satchidananda and Amrit Desai. Multi-level 

Hatha yoga for beginners and intermediates. $10 or 10 

classes for $75. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, 


Do you want to get wet and wild 

in different positions? 

Daily 

classes 

Nancy and Ronny Dubinsky 

321-773-FLEX (3539) 

1024 Hwy A1A #146 

Atlantic Plaza • Satellite Beach 

www.bigronsyoga.com 

HOT YOGA: 100 minutes ~ 100 degrees 

For all fi tness abilities from physically challenged to highly athletic 

Lose 6 to 20 inches in 1 hour 

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Homeopathic mineral wrap trims inches away 

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We unwrap what time and gravity have hidden! 

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By appointment only ~ Book Online. 

Offering detoxifi cation with 

the ionSpa Foot Bath. 

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Gift 

Certifi cates 

available! 

Kripalu (Hatha) Yoga – 6-7:15pm. With certifi ed 

instructor, Barbara O’Connor. Release tension while 

you calm your mind and strengthen your body. Classes 


for 10 classes. McLarty Recreation Center, Rockledge. 

321-504-4512. 





Transformational Movement Lessons – 6:45- 

7:45pm. TMLs are safe, gentle movement inquiries that 

involve thinking, sensing, emoting, and imaging. Turn 

on your learning switch and enjoy new possibilities of 

freedom, creativity, and spontaneity. All ages and fi tness 

levels. Connectivity Center. Jenna 321-253-8088. 

Hatha Yoga with Sophie – 7-8pm. Teaching at all 

levels, every Tuesday. $10 per class or $70 for 8 classes. 

Come On Get Happy, 217 King St., Cocoa Village. 

321-636-4277. 

WEDNESDAY 

wednesday 



Beach. 772-569-4090. 







Kripalu (Hatha) Yoga – 8:30-10:15am. With certifi ed 

instructor Barbara O’Connor. Release tension while 



for 8 classes, or $105 for 16 classes. Family Health 

& Wellness Center, Cape Canaveral. 321-504-4512. 

T’ai Chi Chu’an with John Lang A.P. – 9am through 

December 8. T’ai Chi is a unique system of moving 

meditation with exercise emphasizing legs and posture 

and meditation of mind and breath. Wear comfortable 

clothing and fl at soled shoes. $5. Cocoa Beach Library, 

550 N. Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach. 321-868-1104. 

Mommy and Me Music and Movement – 9:30am. 

For mothers with babies or toddlers. Come and join us 

for play and fun with a variety of music, instruments, 

and toys. This is a fun, hands-on introduction to the 

experience of sound and rhythm. Great for socialization 

and brain development. Kashi School of Yoga, 11155 

Roseland Rd., Sebastian. 772-589-1403. 

Zumba in Cocoa Village – 9:30-10:30am.Start your 

day with an awesome Zumba workout. All fi tness levels 

welcome. Cocoa Village.$5.321-506-2231 

Qi-gong for Better Breathing – 10:30am. $10 per 

class. Unity Center of Vero Beach 950 43rd Ave. 772- 

569-4090. 

Easy Stretch – 11am. Perfect for people of all abilities 

and for those with physical challenges. You will 

begin with easy fl owing movements at a very relaxed 

rhythm and pace. If you have always thought yoga is 

not for you, this is the place to start. Kashi School of 

Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd., Sebastian. 772-589-1403. 

Pilates Class – 11am-Noon. Intermediate mat class. A 

challenging Pilates workout that emphasizes the core 

while working the whole body. $10-$12. Pilates Center 

of Viera. 321-305-6950. 

CORE Yoga 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Connect to your core, 

breathe deeply, and work honestly on your edges. 

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4 -SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7 

David Williams Ashtanga Yoga – Presented by Downtown Yoga. 4 days, 5 classes-12 hours. Full workshop 

$300 or Individual session $60. Downtown Yoga 532 E New Haven Ave Melbourne. 321-676-4600. www. 

yogadowntownmelbourne.com. Mention this announcement for $10 off. 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5 

Health & Wellness Expo – 4-7pm. Location is The Historic neighborhood in Merritt Island, off of 520 & 

Courtenay Pkwy. Vendors will be showcasing their products & services for your pleasure and education. 

This free event is sponsored by Island Therapeutic Massage & Spa, 236 Grove St, celebrating our 18th year 

in business. Check out our new web-site www.merrittislandtherapeuticmassage.com or contact Ginny or 

Claudia at 321-452-7373 MM3940/MA9150/MA16520. 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5-SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7 

Bikram Yoga’s Women’s Yoga Retreat – Bikram Yoga on the Island is honored to host the 4th Annual 

Women’s Retreat in Orlando, at the beautiful Doubletree Resort Orlando - International Drive. The retreat 

is open to all women who wish to deepen their yoga practice both physically and metaphysically; featuring 2 

yoga classes a day, discussion panels, and a Florida Regional’s yoga competition on the fi nal day of the retreat. 

Space is limited this year, visit our website for more information on registration. www.BikramYogami.com 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 

Peace Begins Within – 1-4pm. Join us as we playfully search for the essence of peace through the wisdom 

we hold within ourselves and the group body. InterPlay® celebrates life through movement, voice, story 

and stillness. It’s about blending art and the human spirit. Willingness is the only ingredient needed to have 

a wonderful time. Aquarium Bldg, 238 Peachtree, Cocoa. $25 or bring a friend for $20 each. Contact Kasey 

at 321-254-2541 or InterPlay@pobox.com. 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12-SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14 

I Can Do It! Tampa – From health, nutrition and wellness to psychics and dream interpretation a treat for 

you mind, body and soul. Over 25 authors including Dr Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Carolyn Myss, 

Brian Weiss MD, Lisa Williams and many more. Optional Thursday Keynote and Friday preconference workshops. 

Register by September 1 and save $100. Tampa Conventions Center. 800-654-5126. www.icandoit.net 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18 

Food for Thought….Tweak what you Eat! 7-9 pm Bring energizing nutrition to new heights. Learn health 

benefi ts from food easy to fi nd at any grocery store. Empower yourself with extraordinary health and live 

life on your terms. Presented by Renee Speir A Certifi ed Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Certifi ed Wellness 

Coach Melbourne Village Community House 6200 Hall Rd Melbourne 32904 192 to Dayton (Turn 

@ Target Store) Cost $15 www.toolboxjourneys.com Kathleen 321-698-4266 or Beverley 321-749-8524 

SATURDAY NOVMEBER 20 

Symposium for a Sustainable Environment - Noon-5pm. Attendees are introduced to the biggest challenges 

and opportunities facing the world today through insights from the world’s leading thinkers, inspiring 

fi lms, leading edge information, and dynamic group interaction. Nancy Thompson, Rev. Sue Bailey, and 

Dayl Kumpa will co-facilitate the event. Unity Church of Melbourne, 1745 Trimble Rd, Melbourne. To 

register, call Nancy at 321-453-8074 or email thenewearth@cfl .rr.com . $20. To view trailer, visit www. 

awakeningthedreamer.org. 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21 

Bryan Kest Power Yoga – Long, Slow and Deep & Master Class. $110 full workshop or Individual session 

$60. 200- Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Modules. $250-400 per 20-hour module November. For more 

information: www.yogadowntownmelbourne.com or 321-676-4600. 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21 - SATURDAY 27 

Healthy Living Retreat – Detoxify and rejuvenate. Limited to 12 guests for a personalized experience. Early 

bird discount until 10/18/10. Kim Smith LMT/CT an A-Live & Healthy living coach is partnering with Ruth 

Alchemy in Panama to present relaxation and rejuvenation retreats at the beautiful Oasis Oceano. Canadian 

born Ruth is a long time vegetarian with fasting experience, an adventurous soul with a wealth of local 

knowledge, making her the perfect host/guide. www.apanamaretreat.webs.com AliveandHealthy@yahoo. 

com. Orientation meeting Sunday 10/17. Call for directions 321-960-0444 

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 

Kenya-Tanzania: Great Migration Safari Tour – Deluxe 8-day tour including: lodges, meals, safaris 

($2470), extras: Maasai Mara and air. Contact: Susan Drew (owner: Sangha Tours), 772-567-6202, susandrew@peoplepc.com. 

Classes do not require strength or fl exibility – only 

the willingness to feel authentically and respond 

honestly. Jenna Lomazzo 321-427-6049 $15 Connectivity 

Center 

Yoga in Port St. John – 5:30-6:30pm. Yoga for fl exibility, 

balance, and stress relief. Tone your body and 

learn calm. All levels are welcome, bring your mat. 

$5. Port St. John Library, 6500 Carole Ave. off Fay 

Blvd. 321-633-1867. 












Melt Class – 6:30pm. Rehydrate your connective tissue, 

bring alignment back to your body and relieve pain. 

Melt away stress. $15. Spine & Sport. 914-497-4375. 

Yoga with Teren – 7-8pm. Gentle Hatha yoga with 

a focus on healing and meditation. Instructor Teren 

Nichols is a licensed intuitive massage therapist. $10 

or 10 classes for $75. Aquarian Dreams 414 N. Hwy 

A1A Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

Relax and Renew – 7:15pm. For the busy person on 

the go. When you realize you haven’t taken a moment 

for yourself, this is your time. This is a class for 

everyone. $5. Kashi School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland 

Rd., Sebastian. 772-589-1403. 

THURSDAY thursday 









Beach. 772-569-4090. 

BIGRONS Yoga – 8:30am & 6pm. A challenging 

mental and physical workout for all fi tness levels, any 

age in a 100 degree room for 100 minutes. Individual 

attention given to each student by teachers with 26 

years experience each. $10 single class, applied to 

$100 monthly unlimited rate. BIGRONGS Yoga 1024 


Qi-gong for the Heart and Mind – 10am. $8 per 

class. Roseland Community Center 129th Ave. and Bay 

St. 772-569-4090. 

Melt Class – 10:30-11:30am. Rehydrate connective 

tissue, bring alignment back to your body and relieve 

pain. Melt away stress. $15. Connectivity Center. 

914-497-4375. 

Yoga with Yvonne – 11:15am-12:30pm. Multi-level 

Sivananda and Iyengar yoga with certifi ed instructor, 

Yvonne Silverman. $10. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy 



CORE Yoga 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Connect to your core, 

breathe deeply, and work honestly on your edges. 

Classes do not require strength or fl exibility – only 

the willingness to feel authentically and respond 

honestly. Jenna Lomazzo 321 427 6049 $15.00 Connectivity 

Center 

Intermediate/Power Yoga with Biddy – 5:45-7pm. 

Modifi cations shown for all levels. Bring your mat, 

hand towel, and bottled water. 200 hour RYT. $10. 

Henegar Center Garden Room 125, Downtown Melbourne. 

321-987-8798. 

Yoga with Teren – 5:45-6:45pm. Gentle Hatha yoga 

with a focus on healing and meditation. Instructor Teren 

Nichols is a licensed intuitive massage therapist. $10 

or 10 classes for $75. Aquarian Dreams 414 N. Hwy 

A1A Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 





Melt Class – 6:30pm. Rehydrate your connective 

tissue, bring alignment back to your body, and relieve 

pain. Melt away stress. $15. Custom Fit of Brevard, 

Downtown. 914-497-4375. 

Tai Chi – 7-8pm. Cultivate self-awareness, improve 

balance, deepen the breath, and relax the body with Tai 

Chi, well known as an antidote to stress. Connectivity 

Center. Juliet 321-984-9332. 

friday 

FRIDAY 



Beach. 772-569-4090. 

Bikram Yoga on the Island – 7:30am & 9:30am, 

4:30pm & 6:30pm. Suitable for beginners or advanced 

yogis. An exercise method that is clearly defi ned and 

easy. Practiced in a heated room. $15 drop in, class 

packages and discounts available. 87 East Merritt 

Island Ave. (by Home Depot). 321-452-YOGA. 

Kripalu (Hatha) Yoga – 9-10:30am. With certifi ed 

instructor Barbara O’ Connor. Release tension while 



for 10 classes. Suntree Country Club. 321-504-4512. 

Zumba at Merritt Island Library – 9:15-10:15am. 

Start you day with an awesome Zumba workout. 

All fitness levels welcome.Merritt Island Library.$5.321-506-2231. 

Bone Breathing for Joint Health – 10-11am. $8 per 

class. Vista Gardens Clubhouse 20 Vista Gardens Trail 

Vero Beach. 772-560-4090. 

MELT Method Class – 10:30-11:30am. Rehydrate 

connective tissues, relieve pain, develop awareness 

and bring alignment back to your body. MELT away 

stress and tension with Christine Purdy. Connectivity 

Center. $15. 914-497-4375. 

Community Meditation – 1-1:30pm. Blissful meditation 

with Robin Krasny. Donations accepted. Aquarian 

Dreams 414 N. Hwy A1A Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

Community Yoga – 2-3:30pm. Gentle Hatha yoga with 

Natalie Wilson. Listen to your body and move with 


your breath. Donations accepted. Aquarian Dreams, 


Yoga in the Village – 5:30-6:30pm. Prenatal yoga. $8. 

The Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave. C, Cocoa Village. 

321-544-8541. 








Yoga in the Village – 6:30-7:30pm. Give yourself 

the gift of intentional restoration. Nurture your mind, 

body, and spirit. Invigorating and restoring. $8. The 

Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave. C, Cocoa Village. 321- 

544-8541. 

saturday 

SATURDAY 



Beach. 772-569-4090. 

Bikram Yoga on the Island – 8am & 10am, 4:30pm. 

Suitable for beginners or advanced yogis. An exercise 

method that is clearly defi ned and easy. Practiced 

in a heated room. $15 drop in, class packages and 

discounts available. 87 East Merritt Island Ave. (by 


Pilates Class – 8-9am. Intermediate/advanced Pilates 

mat class. A challenging core workout for the more 

advanced student. $10-$12. Pilates Center of Viera. 

321-749-2972. 

Chi-Gung Class: Transform Stress into Vitality – 

9-9:45am. Use mind, breath, and simple movements 

to lead chi into your body. Ted Doras is a certifi ed 

Mantak Chia instructor. $6. Aquarian Dreams, 414 

N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic. 321-729-9495. 

Melt Class – 9:30am. Rehydrate your connective 

tissue, bring alignment back to your body and relieve 

pain. Melt away stress. $15. Custom Fit of Brevard. 

914-497-4375. 

Yoga Stretch Flow with Biddy – 9:30-10:45am. All 

levels of practice. Bring your own mat, hand towel, 

and bottled water. 200 hour RYT. $10. Greenwood 

Village Clubhouse, Sheridan Rd., West Melbourne. 

321-987-8798. 

Tai Chi Class: Basic Flowing Tai Chi for Relaxation 

– 9:45-10:30am. A simple, fl owing tai chi form. 

Instructor Ted Doras is a certifi ed teacher for Master 

Mantak Chi. $6. Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, 


BIGRONS Yoga – 10am. A challenging mental and 







Qi-gong for the Immune System – 10am. $10 per 

class or $30 per month. Vero Beach Hematology Oncology 

Center 981 37th Pl. Vero Beach. 772-569-4090. 

Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Give yourself the 

gift of intentional restoration. Nurture your mind, 


Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave. C, Cocoa Village. 

321-544-8541. 

Qi-Gong with Joane Patrick – 10:30am. An expansive 

practice exploring the movement of energy 

and balance. Joane is an experienced instructor who 

brings her students to that place of energy fl ow and 

healing. This class is for everyone. Kashi School of 

Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd., Sebastian. 772-589-1403. 

Free Yoga Class – 4pm. A yoga practice suitable for 

everyone. Learn to strengthen and create fl exibility. 

Reduce stress and fi nd balance with yoga. This is 

our offering of one free weekly yoga class. Kashi 

School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd., Sebastian. 

772-589-1403. 

SUNDAY 

sunday 



Beach. 772-569-4090. 

Bikram Yoga on the Island – 8am & 10am, 4:30pm. 

Suitable for beginners or advanced yogis. An exercise 

method that is clearly defi ned and easy. Practiced 

in a heated room. $15 drop in, class packages and 

discounts available. 87 East Merritt Island Ave. (by 


Zen Meditation & Dharma Talk – 10-11:30am. Join 

Open Mind Zen Center for a 30-minute meditation and 

dharma talk by Sensei Al Rapaport on the value and 

techniques of Zen Meditation. Donations accepted. 

878 Sarno Rd., Melbourne. 

Yoga in the Village – 10-11am. Give yourself the 

gift of intentional restoration. Nurture your mind, 


Zen Room, 631 Brevard Ave. C, Cocoa Village. 

321-544-8541. 

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Kundalini Yoga – 10:30am. A practice that can be 

enjoyed by everyone. As taught by Yogi Bhajan, 

Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness. Postures, 

breaths, sound, and meditation tools to bring all the 

aspects of the system together and heal the body. 


Sebastian. 772-589-1403. 

Sunday Celebration – 10:30am-Noon. Looking 

for something new? Come celebrate life, love 

and diversity through uplifting music and a positive, 

inspirational message by Rev. Suzan Bailey. 

The New Way is a spiritual community for today. 

Free. Aquarium Building #238 Peachtree Cocoa. 

321-961-3615. 

Lightworker Community Sunday Circle – 

11am-Noon. Join us for an hour of universal 

inspiration, higher consciousness, meditation, 

healing, and devotional chants. Donations accepted. 

Aquarian Dreams, 414 N. Hwy A1A, 


Hatha Yoga with Sophie – 11:45am-12:45pm. 

Teaching at all levels, every Sunday. $10 or 8 

classes for $70. Come On Get Happy, 217 King 

St., Cocoa Village. 321-636-4277. 

The Healing Art of Sat Nam Rasayan – 1pm. 

A deeply meditative healing practice as taught 

by Yogi Bhajan that teaches you how to use the 

meditative space for healing of self and others. You 

will feel renewed and lighter after each session. 


Sebastian. 772-589-1403. 

Breath Class with Babji – 3:30pm. A class suitable 

for everyone. Participants will learn many 

breathing and pranayama techniques. This class 

will teach you useful tools for everyday exercise 

and movement. Donations accepted. Kashi 

School of Yoga, 11155 Roseland Rd., Sebastian. 

772-589-1403. 

Therapeutic Dance & Movement – 4:45-5:45pm. 

This class for women uses dance as a form of cultural 

expression, a healing modality and a lifelong 

practice. Grown in strength, confi dence and grace 

as you energize and get in life’s natural fl ow. Connectivity 

Center. Marlene 321-298-5831. 




given to each student by teachers with 26 years 

experience each. $10 single class, applied to $100 

monthly unlimited rate. BIGRONGS Yoga 1024 


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ACUPUNCTURE 

CHELSEY CROSKEYS, 

ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN 

1 Suntree Place, Melbourne 

www.AcuWellSolutions.com 

321-254-6803 

In practice with Rebecca Hunton, MD, 

specializing in pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, 

weight loss, and general anti-aging, wellness 

medicine. Therapies include acupuncture, 

herbal medicines, supplementation, nutritional 

coaching and bodywork. 

SUSAN HATHAWAY, PHD, AP 

Dong Ye Acupuncture & 

Chinese Herbal Medicine 

Palm Bay 321-723-3017 

Cocoa 321-634-5800 

Revive. Refresh. Relax. 

MASSAGE THERAPY 

by Amanda Lewis, LMT 

Make your appointment today and put 

an end to your chronic pain & stress. 

(321) 674-9900 

www.amandalewislmt.com 

Family practice Traditional Chinese Medicine 

using Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Seeing 

all members of the family for pain and much 

more. Detoxifi cation treatment available. See ad 

on page 6. 

LAURA VASALLO A.P, L.M.T 

Natural Approach Acupuncture & 

Massage Center 

1101 W. Hibiscus Blvd #105 

Melbourne - 321-725-2438 

Physical and Emotional treatment for 

the whole family. Insurance and car 

accident cases accepted. Herbs, Natural 

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Brian P. Walsh, D.C. 

Dr. Michele S. Munnich, D.C. 

1938 Dairy Road W. Melbourne 

321-728-1387 

www.DrWalshCares.com 

Holistic services for the whole family 

include Nutrition Response Testing, 

Chiropractic Care, free Health Talks, 

homeopathics and other natural products. See ad on 

page 24. 

ACUPUNCTURE, HOMEOPATHY, HERBS 

Over 30 years of Experience 

Center for Cooperative Medicine 

Melbourne, 321-751-7001 

Arthritis, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Musculoskeletal, 

Neurological, Respiratory, Smoking, Stress, 

Weight Issues. David Rindge, AP is President Emeritus 

of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association. 


PETER R. HOLYK, M.D. 

Chelation plus many Natural Therapies 

Contemporary Health Innovations 

Sebastian, 772-388-5554 

Chelation, anti-aging, natural hormone 

replacement, NAET allergy therapy, nutritional 

programs and many other natural 

therapies to improve the quality of health 

and longevity of life. See ad on back cover. 

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LOTUS HEART HOLISTIC CENTER 

529 E. New Haven Ave, Melbourne 

321-768-7575 

www.LotusHeartMelbourne.com 

Being the leader in Holistic Health Care. We offer: 

Massage Therapy, Ion Foot Detox, Hair Analysis, 

CRT, Nutritional Classes, Energy Work and much 

more!!! 

AROMATHERAPY 

NATURE’S SPIRIT 

Doreen DeSerres, AIA certifi ed Aromatherapist 

Over 20 years Experience, 

www.NatureSpirit.com 

Cocoa Village, 321-632-1221 

Offering the fi nest organic and wild crafted 

100% pure essential oils and products 

and specializing in synergistic blends 

to help transform emotions and 

holistically heal body, mind and spirit. 


CLEANING SERVICES - 

NATURAL 

GREEN EFFECTS 

CLEANING SERVICES 

Clean for You. Clean for the Planet! 

321-368-9498 

www.GreenEffects.biz 

We use 100% natural & safe “homemade” 

products to clean your home. Licensed, Bonded, 

& Insured.Satisfaction Guaranteed! Learn more on 

our website! Free Estimates! 

ZEN OF CLEAN – GREEN & NATURAL 

CLEANING SERVICES 

Rosalind Lanthorne, Certifi ed Green Consultant 

321-453-9521, ZenofClean.com 

Caring for your home/offi ce with high quality green 

& natural products. Aromatherapy, positive energy, 

blessings, too! Licensed & insured. FREE estimates. 

Certifi ed Green and Elder Friendly business. 

COACHING 

THE PHOENIX CENTER FOR 

PROSPERITY & WELLBEING 

http://phoenixwellbeing.com 

321-383-4005 877-650-3796 

osprey@cfl .rr.com 

Wealth and wellbeing Coaching, 

and live and on-line courses to 

help you reach wellbeing and 

prosperity in all areas of your 

life. Become the highest version of YOU! Sign up 

for our free e-zine on our website. We are helping 

people make it easier on themselves. 


COLON 

HYDROTHERAPY 

CANDICE KLEIN, M.ED., LMT, CT MA 8163 

Ultraviolet purifi ed water~Nationally Certifi ed 

Certifi ed Body Ecologist 

321-725-8347 ~ Since 1988 on 4th Ave., 

Indialantic 

Learn to eat foods that increase energy and eliminate 

chronic diseases from fungus/yeast infections: 

headaches, digestive problems, joint/muscle 

pain, depression, autism, and more. 

JANICE O’HAN, BA, LMT MA7794 

Positive Change Health Center MM3520 

Sebastian 772-589-6869 

www.PositiveCenter.com 

Caring, individualized treatment by nationally 

certifi ed colon therapist, herbal consultant and 

graduate of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. 

Addressing weight loss, digestive issues and more. 

DENTISTRY 

HAROLD L. BROOKS, JR. D.D.S. 

VIERA DENTAL 321-433-1022 

In The Avenues across from Kohls 

www.VieraDental.com 

New anesthesia in our offi ce includes a small 

computer called the WAND that places the 

numbing juice (novocaine) next to the tooth so 

your lips, tongue and cheek do not get numb, 

only the tooth. Also ask about SNAP ON SMILE, 

the fi rst and only affordable, non-invasive, and 

completely reversible dental treatment that can 

quickly get you feeling better about your smile. 

CHRIS EDWARDS DDS 

Smile Design Center 

Viera, 321-751-7775 

www.SmileDesignCenter.us 

It’s about YOUR health and smile. Relaxed 

caring environment where we listen. High tech 

offi ce- low radiation digital X-rays, no shot and 

no drilling dental laser, and xylitol therapy means 

better dentistry for you. See ad on page 14. 

DR. CLAIRE STAGG, DDS, PA 

Comprehensive Mercury Free Dental 

Care for the Whole Family 

Indian Harbour Beach, 321-777-2797 

www.SmileProfessionals.com 

Comprehensive Mercury Free & NeuroMuscular 

Dentistry, advanced non surgical TMJ and sleep 

breathing disorders therapy, head, neck and facial 

pain treatment, orthodontics, smile makeovers 

and dentistry for patients with multiple chemical 

sensitivities. See ads on page 13 & 38 . 

EXPOS/ 

CONFERENCES 

MICHIGAN HEALTHY LIVING EXPOS 

248-628-0125 

www.MHLExpo.com 

info@mhlexpo.com 

Production, consulting and sponsorship 

of expos and festivals 

serving East Michigan that are 

themed in the naturally healthy, 

environmentally friendly/green 

living category. Several events throughout the 

year. 

FITNESS 

PILATES CENTER OF VIERA 

5575 Schenck Ave., Ste 8 

321-305-6950/321-749-2972 

http://PilatesCenterofViera.blogspot.com/ 

Everyone can Strengthen and Stretch through 

mat classes, duos and private sessions. Certifi ed 

instructors on brand new apparatus. Mat class 

schedule online. Private sessions by appointment. 

HEALTH FOOD 

APPLESEED HEALTH FOODS 

1007 Pathfi nder Way #110 

321-631-1444 Rockledge 

www.AppleseedHealth.com 

Vitamins, minerals, supplements, health and beauty 

items, gifts and books, homeopathic, specialty and 

natural foods, and lunch cafe. Home of the 7-Day 

Guided Juice Fast See ad on page 37. 

NATURE’S MARKET 

701 S. Apollo Blvd 

Melbourne, 321-254-8688 

www.NaturesMarketMelbourne.com 

Large selection of Low Carb/Atkins/Diabetes 

specialty foods, Gluten & Wheat free specialty 

foods. Knowledgeable educated staff. Everyday 

low prices on all herbs, supplements and vitamins. 


SUNSEED FOOD CO-OP 

6615 N. Atlantic Ave - A1A 

Cape Canaveral, 321-784-0930 

Open Mon-Fri 9:30-7, Sat & Sun 10-6 

Community owned – Not for Profi t Co-op founded 

in 1974. Lowest prices guaranteed! Largest 

selection of vitamins & herbs in Brevard. Organic 

produce and much more. 

October 2010 45

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOOD STORE 

2916 S. Washington Ave, Titusville 

www.SunHF.com 

321-269-4848 

Providing nutritional health counseling in a truly 

holistic fashion by offering massage, acupuncture, 

cholesterol, blood typing along with vitamins, 

minerals, herbs, homeopathics and natural foods. 

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS 

MAMA JO’S SUNSHINE HERBALS 

Bulk Herbs, Handmade Products, 

Consultations, Classes, Supplies 

Indian Harbour Beach, 321-779-4647 

Enjoy a cup of complementary tea in the relaxing 

atmosphere of herbs and handmade herbal delights. 

Teas, tinctures, lotions, soaps, facial products, 

salves, and more. See ad on page 11. 

HYPNOSIS 

A BETTER WAY TO YOU HYPNOSIS 

Terry Gurley, Certifi ed Master Hypnotist 

321-288-2196 – Melbourne, 

Merritt Island, Beaches 

www.HigherMindHypnosis.com 

Weight, Smoking, Pain, Insomnia, Sales Improvement, 

Stress/Anger Management, and more! Let 

Hypnosis be your tool for Success! Terry specializes 

in EFT, group sessions and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis. 

CENTER FOR COOPERATIVE MEDICINE 

Sheila Rindge C.HT 

Certifi ed Hypnotherapist 

Melbourne, 321-751-7001 

Eliminate unwanted patterns, improve study habits 

and weight control. See ad on page 36. 

BOARD CERTIFIED MASTER 

CLINICAL HYPNOTIST 

Susan M. Sawyer BS, CMCHt, LLC 

476 N. Hwy A1A, Ste 3A, Satellite Bch 

smsawyer@cfl .rr.com 321-432-7267 

Hypnosis is a SAFE, effective way to change 200+ 

issues dealing with weight, smoking, memory, 

confi dence, sleep, cravings, stress and more! 

PROVIDING PAST LIFE EXPLORATIONS. See 

ad on page 38. 

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 

CHRISTINE PURDY 

Advanced MELT Method Instructor 

Brevard & Indian River Counties 

914-497-4375, cpurdy45@aol.com 

Reduce joint pain and muscle tension with selftreatment 

that re- hydrates connective tissue and 

aligns joints for pain-free movement. Feel immediate 

response in your body. 

WELLSPRING MEDICAL CENTER 

Rebecca Hunton, MD 

www.DrHunton.com 

321-254-6803 

Integrative Medicine featuring traditional 

and natural options. First Line Therapy 

Program, Acupuncture, consultations 

for Bioidentical Hormones, ADHD, Autism, 

Menopause, Andropause, Fertility, 

and much more. See ad on page 26. 

MASSAGE 

JENNA LOMAZZO, LMT, ERYT-500 

jgirlyoga@gmail.com 

Satellite Beach/Melbourne area 

321-427-6049 

Practicing bodywork since 1998. She offers shiatsu, 

Thai massage, cranial sacral and relaxation 

massage. Enjoy an individually tailored session. 

$10 off with this ad! MA#29160. 

JULIE O’NEILL, LMT 

MA 33416, MM 22270 

321-223-5468, Melbourne/ I.H.B. 

helpinghandsfl @cfl .rr.com 

Specializing in Myofascial Release massage; an 

individualized, gentle, integrated approach to 

healing. Helps to bring balance to mind, body and 

spirit. Also certifi ed in prenatal massage. 

KIMBERLE SMITH, LMT/CT 

Island Wellness Center 

321-960-0444, Merritt Island 

MA # 17575 MM#16158 

Passionate about health care, Kim has 15 years 

experience offering colonics, therapeutic and 

relaxation massage. Techniques include cranial 

sacral therapy and hot stones. Insurance accepted. 

MEDITATION 

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION 

PROGRAM 

Cocoa Beach to Port St. Lucie 

Randy Mackenzie - Certifi ed Teacher 

772-226-0191 

As taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, this 

scientifi cally proven, easily learned, enjoyable and 

effective technique eliminates stress and promotes 

more intelligence, creativity and better health. 

MUSIC THERAPY 

ADVANCE MUSIC THERAPY 

Nikki Copelin 

321-726-6812 

www.advancemusictherapy.vpweb.com 

Certifi ed provider of The Listening Program, a 

Tomatis-based music therapy program used to 

stimulate brain function to improve your memory, 

creativity, language or motor skills. 

NATURAL PEST 

CONTROL 

NATURE’S BEST: PEST DETECTION 

& ELIMINATION 

Serving Brevard & Indian River Counties 

State Certifi ed, Licensed and Insured 

321-693-4100 

Organic Pest Control, Ants, Roaches, Termites, 

Mold. Canine Scent Detection. Common Sense 

Solutions personalized for your Home. See ad on 

page 23. 

ORGANIC RESTAURANT 

APPLESEED HEALTH FOODS 

1007 Pathfi nder Way #110 

321-631-1444 Rockledge 

www.AppleseedHealth.com 

Open for Lunch Monday through Saturday featuring 

updated menu of raw, vegan, vegetarian, and 

non-vegetarian choices. Enjoy healthy food, comfortable 

dining, and free wireless internet. See ad 

on page 37. 

GREEN ROOM CAFÉ 

321-868-0203 

222 First Street N, Cocoa Beach 

www.GreenRoomCafeCocoaBeach.com 

Organic sandwiches, wraps, salads, real fruit 

smoothies, tasty vegetarian and vegan choices, 

wheat-free, gluten-free alternatives (including 

desserts), homemade soups. Healthy children’s 

meals. Will cater your event. 

HAPPY HEALTHY HUMAN 

1869 S. Patrick Drive, IHB 

321-779-0077 

Open Mon-Sat. Wheatgrass, juices, smoothies. 

Raw Vegan Cafe serving wide array of delicious 

health enhancing food - you’ll wonder why you 

ever eat any other way. Catering/Party Services. 

Wireless Internet. See ad on page 8. 

PHYSICAL THERAPY 

IDLER BONHOMME, LMT, MPT 

Physiotherapy Plus, Inc 

51 NW Carolina St STE #103 

Melbourne, 321-956-7083 

www.TherapyPlus1.Health.offi celive.com 

Providing an Alternative in Physical 

& Massage Therapy. Provides Home 

Physical Therapy for Geriatric Medicare 

patients and outpatient physical and 

massage therapy services. MA32752. See ad on 

page 9. 


REIKI/HEALING TOUCH 

INSPIRED HEART 

Patricia Williams, Usui Reiki Master 

2235 14th Avenue 

Vero Beach, 32960 

772-569-2877 

patricia@theinspiredheart.com 

Licensed Teacher with the International Center for 

Reiki Training. CEUs offered for massage therapists 

and nurses. Classes taught monthly. Preregistration 

required. Reiki sessions by appointment. 


ANTOINETTE PARATO RN LMT 

(MA31628) 

Melbourne, 321-725-9009 

Enjoy treatments in Reiki, Healing Touch, Cranial 

Sacral therapy, and Guided Imagery. Call for 

Reiki I, II, III class schedules. Pre-registration is 

required. 

LLOYD REISER, REIKI MASTER 

3400 Ocean Beach Blvd. #513 

Cocoa Beach FL 32931 

321-917-3441 reiki_38@mac.com 

Practicing Reiki since 1979. He offers individual 

sessions, classes and will facilitate healing services. 

Reiki classes are being taught most months. 

Call for information. 

SPIRITUALITY 

“I AM” SAINT GERMAIN FOUNDATION 

Melbourne Sanctuary 

321-266-0132 

www.SaintGermainpress.com 

The “I AM” Activity represents the Highest 

Source of the Ascended Masters’ Instruction on 

the Great Laws of Life by the Ascended Master 

Saint Germain. 

Coming in November 


VETERINARIAN 

COASTAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 


545 Gus Hipp Blvd., Rockledge 

321-632-3800 

www.CoastalAnimalHospitalRockledge.com 

Our full service hospital offers Animal Chiropractic, 

Laser Therapy, Clinical Nutrition and Raw 

Food diets, Acupuncture, and Homeopathy. Our 

patients and clients Love Integrative Care. 

MARCIA CRAIG, DVM, CVA 

Animal Medical Clinic 

Melbourne, 321-727-2421 

www.Animal-Medical-Clinic.com 

Committed to providing the best medical care for 

your pets by using an integrative approach to veterinary 

medicine including acupuncture, herbal, 

and nutritional therapies. 

WOMENS HEALTH 

A WOMAN’S PLACE FOR WELLNESS 

Kathleen Johnson, ARNP 

476 Highway A1A Ste 2A 

Satellite Beach 321-777-5911 

Our offi ce provides well-woman gynecology and 

family planning services. Our goal is to share 

information and support your choices to achieve a 

healthy lifestyle. See ad on page 9. 

YOGA 

BIGRONS YOGA 

1024 Hwy A1A, Atlantic Plaza #146 

Satellite Beach, 321-773-3539(fl ex) 

www.BigronsYoga.com 

Daily classes of “hot” yoga ~ 100 degrees for 100 

minutes. Individual attention for all fi tness levels 

and ages. Decades of experience. $10 single or 

$100 monthly unlimited. See ad on page 41. 

LIVING 

SIMPLY 

BIKRAM YOGA MERRITT ISLAND 

87 East Merritt Ave. 

Merritt Island, (by Home Depot) 

321-452-YOGA (9642), 

BikramYogaMI.com 

Bikram Yoga. 90 minutes in a heated room equals 

longer, healthier living. $30 for fi rst time students. 

3–4 classes every day. Class schedule online. See 

ad on page 37. 

DOWNTOWN YOGA 

532 E. New Haven Ave. 

Melbourne, 321-676-4600 

www.yogadowntownmelbourne.com 

25 weekly classes for all levels of experience. Try 

our donation-based program, KARMA YOGA! 

Pre/Postnatal, Yoga Aromatherapy, Ashtanga, 

Power, Vinyasa, Core, Yoga & Spinning/Athletes. 

THE ZEN ROOM 

631 Brevard Ave, Ste C, Cocoa 

321-544-8541 

www.TheZenRoom.info 

Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Qi gong, Prenatal 

Yoga offered in our peaceful, safe, judgment-free 

studio. Small class sizes and great instructors. Visit 

website or call for special workshops, schedule 

and information. “By letting go, it all gets done.” 

-Tao Te Ching. 

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Call for the date of Dr. Holyk’s next lecture 

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At Contemporary Health Innovations 

we are committed to working with 

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