Tampa Bay Wellness January 2012

Tampa Bay Volume XXViI • Issue 1 • JANUARY, 2012

Interview with Tough Love: Miami Actress & Personal Trainer

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Michelle Betts Turbocharge your metabolism Keep Colds & flu from catching you! take a Brain function quiz www.tampabaywellness.com

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Tampa Bay Wellness | January 2 012

ingredients add a pinch

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12 fountain of youth

with michelle betts

FEATURES

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Keep Colds & flu from catching you

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Cover photo by Michael Rozman P ub l is h e d

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Turbocharge your metabolism

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a new year for you!

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making time for the divine

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shen yun - ancient culture

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alternatives for arthritis

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holotropic breathwork

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Happy Yoga With

Steve R oss J 22! anuary

We are thrilled to bring Steve Ross back for two exciting yoga workshops and a kirtan Sunday, January 22nd, 2012. Steve is the host of the popular Oxygen Channel television show, “Inhale” and the author of our favorite yoga book, “Happy Yoga”.

Happy Yoga Vinyasa Flow 10:00-12:30 - Cost $55.00 ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Yin Yoga (Deep Stretching) 2:30-4:30 - Cost $55.00 ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Kirtan Cost 5:30-6:30 - $15.00

Register for full day for only $100.00 Go to www.yogaetcstudio.com or call 727-644-4554 for more information or to register.

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Are foods making you ill?

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e all know that severe food allergies can be lethal. But mild food allergies, often called food sensitivities, are more subtle. They can cause sinus congestion, headache, achiness, constipation, diarrhea, rash, autism and a variety of vague symptoms.

There are two ways to determine whether you have a food sensitivity. One is to do an elimination diet. If, after eliminating certain foods from the diet, you feel better, then we know that something you are eating is causing your symptoms. Then, we Dr. Anne Hermann add back one food at a time to determine what food or foods caused the symptom. The second and easiest way to determine whether you have a food sensitivity is blood testing. A blood test will tell you if you have an allergy and how severe the allergy is.

In the old days (not too long ago), if someone had a food allergy, their only option was to eliminate that food from their diet. This is difficult to do because certain foods, like soy, wheat, corn, dairy, and egg are found in small amounts in many food items.

Now, patients have the option of taking sublingual allergy drops by Allergy Easy.

These drops provide treatment for 59 different foods. Allergy drops have allowed Dr. Hermann to help many people who have multiple food allergies and have not been able to fully eliminate the foods they are allergic to from their diet.

Dr. Hermann is proud to be offering the full spectrum of food sensitivity testing and treatment in a safe medical environment.

Anne Hermann, MD is double board certified in Internal Medicine and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. She has been practicing in Tampa Bay since 2003. (813) 902-9559

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MIND BODY CLASS IMPROVES PREGNANCY RATES

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oin other women trying to conceive at Tampa’s original Mind Body Class for Fertility. Popular 10-week program is based on research conducted at Harvard University that shows this combination of meditation, stress management, relaxation techniques and yoga can increase chances of getting pregnant.

Meets Monday nights 7 - 9 p.m. starting January 9, 2012 at the Lotus Pond in Tampa. For more information on cost and how to enroll, 813-833-8393 or www.kathyfountainfertility.com

WAH! Coming to the Lotus Pond

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ah! Concert - Tampa Saturday, January 14th at 8pm WAH! is coming back to The Lotus Pond for another spectacular evening of upbeat, rhythmic music and chanting. Wah! has spent a lifetime in spiritual pursuit, and shares the wealth of her experience with humor and awareness. As described by Australian Yoga Life Magazine, “Wah! just might be a devi. She sings with the voice of a goddess, reflecting the deep devotion and reverence of a seasoned bhakta.” For more info and to sample Wah’s music, go to www. wahmusic.com “No one leaves a Wah! concert with a heavy heart.”

Yoga International Magazine. $135 For more information call Lotus Pond at (813)961.3160 or visit www.lotuspondyoga.com.

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Saturday, February 4th Experience how yoga can enrich your life!

Suncoast Yoga Teachers Association members are offering free or reduced priced classes on Saturday, February 4th!

Contact the following member studios for class schedules

The Longhouse on 49th Street

Jai Dee Yoga & Wellness Studio

Contact: Andrea Royce

5803 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33604 Contact: Gwen Hanner

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Wendy Fit Yoga & Pilates 13974 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635 Contact: Wendy O’Lenic

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2309 49th Street S. Gulfport, FL 33707 727-322-5766 andrearoyce@yahoo.com www.longhouse.info

White Orchid Yoga 907 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue Clearwater, FL 33756 727-474-3771 or 2120 S. MacDill Avenue Tampa, FL 33629 813-443-4578 Contact: Coni Pappas info@whiteorchidyoga.com www.whiteorchidyoga.com

Yoga4All 8836 Seminole Boulevard Seminole, FL 33772 Contact: Marty Maddox

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Yoga Village 2760 Daniel Street Clearwater, FL 33761 Contact: Jamie Luber

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New Year’s Yoga Challenge

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PRANIC HEALING OFFERED

everend Jason Borton, founder of Break Thru Living will be offering Level 1 Pranic Healing at his Lutz center for the first time. During this workshop attendees will discover how to heal themselves and their families and others.

They will discover and practice the simple and powerful methods of accelerating the healing rate of the physical, emotional and mental bodies. They will also learn the step-by step methods of correcting the energy imbalances associated with many common ailments including: headaches, fever, menstrual cramps and many more.

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ogani 30 Class New Year’s Wellness Challenge -- Monday January 2 - Monday February 6 | $150 | Receive an original Yogani water bottle with registration | Reward -- 35% off your next class package purchase | up to and including the 6 month unlimited | must be purchased within 3 months of challenge completion (by May 1). Make a commitment to health in the new year! Yogani is hosting it’s fourth 30 Day Yoga Challenge. Take 30 Yoga classes in 35 Days, with the option to attend ANY Yogani Class offerings to complete the challenge! All class styles and formats attended at Yogani will count towards your goal.

Yoga is a great way to stay focused and energized for the beginning of 2012. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

All of the principles and techniques of Pranic Healing will be explained and practiced thoroughly so attendees will leave confident in their ability to create positive results in themselves and others. CE credits are available for nurses, LMTs, social workers and acupuncture physicians. Here are some of the topics covered: • Energetic anatomy - Discover how to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of the body.

• Preventive healing - Learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment.

• Self-Pranic healing - Learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing.

• Step-by-step techniques - Learn the exact protocols for treating ailments related to the: o respiratory system, e.g., asthma o circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments o gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome o musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain o reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems o Common problems, such as migraines and sinusitis.

• Distant Healing - Learn how to apply these healing techniques to loved ones not present in the room with you.

Tickets are available for discounted prices for those who register early. For attendees who have taken previous courses with a Pranic Healer Instructor, review tickets are available for $50. No experience is needed. The workshops are all held at The Break Thru Living Center, 1531 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 201 Lutz, FL 33548. For more information and to register, visit www.breakthruliving.com/events or call 813-435-5250.

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Coming to Nature’s Food Patch

Upcoming Event

Dr. Michael T. Murray

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hakra Yoga - January 8 (beginning of 5 week series) In this class learn poses to release stuck energy in your chakras (energy centers).

We’ll experience fiery Kundalini Yoga to clear your energy quickly, strengthen your core and burn fat and TriYoga flows to open the hips, free the spine and connect the chakras. Breathwork and meditation follow. Taught by Maggie Batt of www.wheelsoflight.org. Please reserve your space at www.yogalofttampa.com. 9:00am -10:30 am, $50 for 5 classes, Yoga Loft, 2002 East 5th Avenue, #102, Tampa, FL 33605 (on 20th Street in Ybor City).

Street parking or city lot is free on Saturdays...adjacent to studio. (813) 248-9642

he Latest Breakthroughs in Natural Healing – Dr. Murray, N.D. will lead a fact-filled dynamic lecture providing the latest research on natural solutions for common health conditions. Also discussed will be the latest nutritional & herbal supplements that can be used to improve health & promote healing. Please join us Tuesday, January 17th @ 6:30pm.

Lifework Yoga next door to Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www. naturesfoodpatch.com

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Fountain of youth Personal Trainer and Actress

Michelle Betts Looks to Endorphins to Stay Young

Michelle has dedicated her life to positivity and becoming a personal trainer with a vision board. photos by

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Michael Rozman

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By Cary Castagna, QMI Agency

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ichelle Betts refused to seek solace in Haagen-Dazs after breaking up with a boyfriend eight years ago.

Instead of diving into the clichĂŠd universal comforter for broken hearts, she decided on a more abs-friendly remedy.

"I immediately joined a gym and that's how I got over the breakup," the 34-year-old Hollywood actor recalls in a phone interview from Los Angeles.

"I literally walked up the street to Crunch (Fitness)."

Her workouts were cathartic. In time, her emotional wounds healed. And in the process, Betts transformed into a self-confessed fitness fanatic.

"I became very known at the gym. I would talk to all the trainers and the people taking classes," she says.

"Then I got more into the nutrition aspect and I got really hardcore."

Prior to signing up for her first gym membership, Betts was "like most people," she notes.

"I've never been overweight. I've always taken care of myself."

But Betts -- the proud owner of six-pack abs -- has never been fitter than she is now.

She trains six days a week, doing everything

from yoga and resistance training to hiking.

And when she's not training herself, she's training others.

Betts, who earned her personal training certification two years ago through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, takes clients through a series of cardio, balance, core, plyometrics and resistance exercises.

She also likes to take clients hiking in L.A.'s Runyon Canyon Park.

"If you go hiking with me, we're not just going to hike," she says. "I make you do jumping jacks at the top and ab work at the bottom."

Betts describes herself as a "big ball of energy."

But she's not big.

At five-foot-four, her weight hovers around 105 to 110 pounds.

While she's looking to gain a couple more pounds of muscle on her petite frame, Betts is also working to further develop her burgeoning acting career.

The one-time body double for Demi Moore is appearing this fall in the fourth season of the hit VH1 reality dating show Tough Love: Miami.

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Betts looking young -- a major plus in superficial Tinseltown.

"I still get carded for alcohol sometimes," she says with a laugh, noting she enjoys the occasional glass of wine with dinner. "What you put in your body makes a huge difference."

To that end, Betts eats plenty of organic whole foods and avoids processed fare for the most part.

And once a week, she allows herself a "cheat meal" -- usually Mexican food or a couple pieces of pizza.

"You have to give yourself a break," she adds.

"If you don't, you're going to binge."

Betts knows she's fortunate to be a size zero.

But maintaining a svelte physique isn't her workout priority. And it shouldn't be yours either, she says.

"We were all born with different features," she says. "No matter what shape and size you are, always love yourself."

“No matter what shape and size you are, always love yourself.”

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SIMPLE NUTRITION TIPS FROM MICHELLE *Always start your day with breakfast, eat within 60 minutes of rising *At every meal make sure there is a serving of fruits or vegetables *Eat your calories, don’t drink them (unless it’s a protein shake) *Limit your intake of processed and fast foods *Eat within 60 minutes after exercising *Stay away from anything fried *Substitute olive oil instead of butter, olive oil is a good fat your body needs *Choose a salad with mixed greens or spinach, always opt for balsamic vinaigrette or clear dressing *Give yourself one cheat meal a week, where you can eat whatever you want, this prevents bingeing *At restaurants take one piece of bread, or a few chips, and have the waiter take the rest away *Take your time eating, enjoy your meal, and chew your food slowly *When consuming alcohol, opt for heart healthy wine or a light beer, stay away from shots full of sugar *Don’t over-do it with cheese, a little goes a long way, feta is always best *Red, lean meat is fine, but no more than twice a week *Broccoli is a fat burner and cancer fighter, try and add it to as many meals as possible *Look down at your plate and make sure it is full of color, if it isn’t, add colorful fruits or veggies www.tampabaywellness.com

4 Simple ways to boost your metabolism DRINK GREEN TEA FIRST THING IN THE MORNING It is a proven fact that drinking this antioxidant first thing in the morning boosts your metabolism (do not add sugar).

CONSUME 5 SMALL MEALS THROUGHOUT THE DAY It is better for your body, (engine), to get nutrition, (gas), every 2-3 hours. It is never ok to overconsume and feel stuffed.

EAT PROTEIN WITH EVERY MEAL Protein is essential for building muscle, which in turn, burns fat.

DRINK LOTS OF WATER Water cleans your body inside and out. Carry a plastic water bottle with you at all times to get the daily recommended 8 glasses a day.

EXERCISE TIPS: WAYS TO INCORPORATE THE BOSU BALL!

It's great for balance work, you should always incorporate 1 balance exercise in every workout to use your stabilization muscles. These muscles help prevent injury in everyday life i.e. why you bend down and don’t fall Core: Side planks. You should incorporate core work into every routine. Your thoracic muscles help to hold up your body; you need to keep it strong.

Side Shuffles: This gets your heart rate up for a high calorie burn do sets of 60 seconds at a time Tricep Dips: Great way to strengthen the backs of your arms Back Extensions: Great for your lower back.......

EXERCISES TO DO AT HOME: Many people think you need a ton of equipment but here’s how you can get a good workout in your own home no equipment necessary: Jumping Jacks: Cardio to raise your heart rate Single Leg Squat Touchdown: Balance work Standard Plank: Core work Squat Jumps: Reactive training to raise your heart and strengthen your legs and glutes Tricep Dips off a Chair/couch: Strengthen the back of the arms Standard Pushup: Great upper body strength builder Chair Squat against a wall: Fabulous for your hamstrings and glute Standard Crunch: Great for your abdominals These simple exercises can be done at home with no equipment and have targeted all major muscle groups

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Turbocharge your

Mary Strykowski

Wellness Educator Safety Harbor Resort and Spa

Metabolism with Just a Few Changes

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orever the mantra has been, “if you need to lose weight, then it’s just a matter of calories in/calories out. You need to eat less and expend more energy, i.e., exercise more to burn more calories than you take in.” Sure, if you are sitting in your recliner all day eating bonbons, then yes, we have a problem. For most, however, it may seem as though no matter how well we try to eat or how consistent we are with fitness, the pounds either don’t budge, or worse, keep slowly piling up.

The rules have changed and it’s based on metabolism.

It appears there are other factors at work here, there is a different picture being painted.

It has to do with biochemistry, the chemistry of our bodies and how strong the body is functioning scientifically at the cellular level. Is it possible to crank up the fat-burning system?

What, in other words, does it take to get the metabolism turbocharged?

“The process of metabolism establishes

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the rate at which we burn our calories and, ultimately, how quickly we gain weight or how easily we lose it,” says Robert Yanagisawa, MD, director of the Medically Supervised Weight Management Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.

Metabolism involves a complex network of hormones and enzymes that not only convert food into fuel but also affect how efficiently you burn that fuel.

Of course, not everyone burns calories at the same rate. That’s just the start of where the old adage of calories in/calories out is being challenged.

Your metabolism is influenced by age (metabolism naturally slows about 5% per decade after age 40); sex (men generally burn more calories at rest than women); and the proportion of lean body mass (the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolic rate tends to be, which is why men typically can lose weight faster than women).

It’s the luck of the draw; some people just burn calories at a slower rate than others. But

the good news is, you can have a huge amount of control over your metabolic rate just by making a few changes.

Keep the campfire burning

Think of your metabolism as a campfire.

The goal is to keep adding kindling to the fire to keep the fire burning strong (i.e., small, healthy snacks throughout the day). No more kindling, the fire burns out (going all day without eating).

A big log gets thrown onto the fire, the fire is smothered out (big meals will slow metabolism, especially at dinner time, late in the day).

What constitutes kindling for the fire in our metabolism scenario?

• Breakfast

If you skip breakfast you are 4.5 times likely to be overweight.

Eat more during the day, less at night.

Reflecting again on Calories in/Calories out; does the timing of the intake of calories make a difference?

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In a recent animal study, scientists found that mice who ate a high-fat diet during their normal waking hours gained 20 percent in weight over six weeks. But those who ate the same high-fat diet during the hours they should have been sleeping gained 48 percent in weight over six weeks.

Researchers say they suspect that the results would be the same in humans and they say this study as well as others cast doubt on the conventional “calories in, calories out” idea of weight gain.

“How or why a person gains weight is very complicated, but it clearly is not just calories in and calories out,” said study leader Fred Turek, professor of neurobiology and physiology at Northwestern University. “We think some factors are under circadian control. Better timing of meals, which would require a change in behavior, could be a critical element in slowing the ever-increasing incidence of obesity.”

Wake up hungry! It’s a good sign that you’ve likely lost weight while sleeping. Too many people eat late at night and then wake up with a food hangover. Instead, fuel your body when your body needs it, during the day. When you put too many hours between fuel intake, your metabolism actually slows down to compensate.

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Protein

“Every pound of muscle in our bodies burns 35 calories a day, while each pound of fat burns just 2 calories per day.”

More muscle=more metabolism (kindling to keep the fire roaring). Planning protein into every meal helps build and maintain lean muscle mass. Muscle burns more calories than fat does, even at rest. Protein generally requires about 25% more energy to digest. So, a high-protein snack might rev metabolism a little more than a carb-heavy food with the same number of calories.

Start your day with protein, even a spoonful of a good nut butter, to get the metabolism off to a great start.

There are two types of protein: Animal protein: fish; beef, pork, turkey, chicken, etc. Dairy and eggs are bi-products of animal.

Plant protein: beans, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and any soy products which are made from the soybean.

• Mindful Eating

Chew Slowly! By simply chewing food thoroughly, we can enhance digestion and eliminate some of the problems of indigestion which can slow metabolism.

In May All Be Fed, John Robbins describes three men who survived in a concentration camp during World War II by chewing their food very well, while their compatriots perished.

• Half your Body Weight in Ounces

Have you heard that new rule? Water should become your best friend because it not only does wonders for your looks, it could be the missing element to your weight loss. In addition, there are more benefits. By flushing out impurities (think of drinking water as taking an internal shower), you will have a clear, glowing complexion. Saggy skin due to aging or weight loss will change when cells become hydrated and plump. www.tampabaywellness.com

And finally, water also helps improve muscle tone.

Additionally, increasing your water intake will naturally speed up your metabolism, allowing your body to better absorb nutrients from food and supplements. There are conflicting reports as to whether cold water vs. warm water is better for metabolism. I have heard it both ways. My feeling is, hot or cold, “just do it,” to borrow a well-known fitness slogan.

Whatever it takes for you to get the daily allotment.

Not drinking enough water may be holding you back from losing weight. By not drinking enough water, you actually may be increasing your body fat. When your body gets dehydrated, the body seeks water from other sources, including fat cells. If your fat cells have less water, there is less mobilization of fat for energy. You want your fat stores used for energy. Women who don’t drink sufficient fluids can get that blownup belly feeling despite all their other efforts to get rid of it.

Further, in Your Body’s Many Cries for Water, Dr. Batmanghelidj states that America suffers from chronic dehydration. “Heartburn, headache, joint and back pain, and fatigue are not true diseases. They are dehydration-induced disorders.

I tell people, ‘you’re not sick, you’re thirsty!’ ‘” The best time to drink water is as soon as you get out of bed when your body is dehydrated from the night before. Water first thing in the morning begins the hydration process and immediately begins to boost metabolism (kindling). But only sip water during meals. You want your own digestive enzymes to digest food so you can absorb nutrients properly.

Though you probably don’t think about it often, water is the most essential element, next to air, to your survival. So don’t take it lightly. Water consumption must be at the top of your list in your quest for a fit and healthy body.

Are the Chemicals in our Food Making •us Fat?

New scientific evidence suggests that many environmental toxins, in addition to poisoning our bodies, appear to be disrupting our natural weight-regulation system. Paula Baillie-Hamilton, M.D., a British specialist in human metabolism and environmental health has published an extensive study of commonly used synthetic chemicals. “I discovered that these chemicals appear to be making us fat. Time and again, when I learned about a different group of pesticides or environmental pollutants, I would soon discover that they too could cause weight gain.” People’s natural ability to regulate their weight is being disrupted. Translation: metabolism is stalled.

Obviously we are talking organic food selection here but that may not always be practical. Meats and dairy are probably the most important foods to try to choose consistently organic. And there are more options than ever with traditional supermarkets vying for the attention of the clients of natural grocery food stores. With regards to produce, check out the website foodnews.org/fulllist, for the list of the most important produce items that should be organic.

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A healthier way to replace your soda fix!

Forget the empty calories, chemical sweeteners and artifical flavors... fill up your cup with fruity teas in hundreds of different flavors. Drinking peach white and green teas with a bit of honey helped me break the soda addiction more than 10 years ago.

The added bonus is you’ll also get a good dose of cancer fighting antioxidants and much more! Check out the 10 reasons to switch to tea below.

I stopped by the cutest tea boutique in South Tampa on Davis Islands.

TeBella sells hundreds of loose-leaf teas including many organics. The owner is pretty funny too... he says why support the corporate tea stores when you can help his 10-month-old pay for college!

nins that may keep plaque at bay.

1. Tea contains antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your body from pollution and diseases.

2. Tea has less caffeine than coffee. Coffee usually has two to three times the caffeine of tea. An eight-ounce cup of coffee contains around 135 mg caffeine. Tea contains roughly 30 to 40 mg.

9. Tea is calorie-free. Drinking flavored teas can be a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Adding a dollup of honey sweetens it a bit without too many extra calories.

3. Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers say drinking tea may help keep your arteries smooth and clog-free. A study from the Netherlands found people who drank at least two to three cups of black tea a day had 70 percent lower risk of fatal heart attack compared to non-tea drinkers.

6. Tea bolsters your immune defenses. Drinking tea may boost your body’s immune system and fight off infection.

7. Tea helps protect against cancer. Researchers credit polyphenols, antixidants for the potential protective benefits.

8. Tea helps keep you hydrated. Drinking tea throughout the day will keep fluids flowing through your body.

10. Tea increases your metabolism. Researchers say drinking five cups of green tea a day increases your metabolic rate. Of course drinking your tea during a walk will burn even more calories!

Heather Van Nest is a community leader, Co-Anchor on 10-News and an avid health enthusiast Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to our magazine, and to you. According to Heather, "Working in a newsroom gives me the opportunity to research the latest studies, see if there's any truth to the next

4. Tea protects your bones. One study suggests the phytochemicals in tea contributes to strong bones.

5. Tea gives you a sweet smile. Tea contains natural fluoride and tan-

health trend and connect you with some of the Bay area's top holistic medical doctors to answer your questions." We look forward to a long-term, healthy relationship with Heather. In addition to seeing her in Tampa Bay Wellness you may also visit her natural health blog at: wtsp.com/heather

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• The Latest Research on Alcohol

While not wanting to be the bearer of some really bad news, the latest research shows that the equivalent of just two mixed drinks (or two glasses of wine or two bottles of beer) puts the brakes on metabolism by a whopping 73 percent, for perhaps up to 18 hours. That’s because your liver converts the alcohol into acetate and starts using that as fuel instead of your fat stores, report researchers from the University of California, Berkeley. Therefore, alcohol may be best consumed as an occasional weekend treat instead of a consistent daily habit.

• Changing the Fat to Muscle Ratio

Among the best ways to turbocharge metabolism is exercise. This includes cardiovascular workouts to burn more calories in the short term and resistance training to build the muscles that will boost your metabolism in the long run.

Slaving away inside your body is your very own personal trainer, working tirelessly to help you burn calories and shed fat. It’s your muscle.

Since muscle burns more calories than fat -- even while at rest -- the more muscles you have, the higher your resting metabolic rate, which means the more calories your body will be burning just to sustain you, i.e., “kindling.”

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Cardio exercise, while important, is very overrated for losing weight. It does not do much to change the fat/muscle ratio. It’s excellent for what it is, cardiovascular. Nothing beats it for making the heart, lungs and vascular system strong. Resistance training, however, is the key to giving strength to the muscles and therefore, boosting metabolism. While 30 minutes of cardio may burn more calories than 30 minutes of resistance training, resistance training has a longer-lasting effect on boosting metabolism.

With the added benefit of anti-aging the physical structure of the body.

Remember, resistance training isn’t just weight training; it’s resistance work such as yoga, Pilates, using the stability ball or bands. Your own body weight can be used for resistance. Jump down and do some push ups or just hold plank position, either on straight arms or on your elbows and toes for as long as you can. Google fitness exercises without weights and you’ll be surprised at the myriad of exercises listed.

Set your metabolism on fire by mindfully eating small meals with protein, especially at breakfast. Hydrate. Restrict alcohol and chemicals.

Mostly, work to burn fat, gain muscle and stay fit and strong. Follow these simple steps to keep a roaring campfire and, who knows, maybe you’ll even find other areas of your life improving!

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ary Strykowski is the Wellness Educator at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa and holds a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition from the Clayton School of Natural Health and a Bachelor of Science in Health Education/Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. She also holds several national fitness certifications such as Personal Fitness Training and Group Class Instruction.

She conducts private consultations in Nutrition, Total Wellness, Weight Control, Stress Management, Conscious Aging, and Success Coaching. She developed and implements Safety Harbor Resort and Spa’s Six-Week Weight Management and Wellness Lifestyle Program.

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Keep Colds and Flu from Catching You

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functional ability of our most powerful Natural Killer immune cells, blocks cancer in the body, reduces inflammation and safely removes heavy metals and environmental toxins. These diverse benefits make MCP a powerful daily supplement for immune and overall health. By Dr. Isaac Eliaz

here’s just no getting around it. Once the temperature drops, cold and flu season returns to loom over our health like stormy weather. The impacts of our fast-paced lifestyles, holiday travels and festivities, along with the seasonal changes, lead most of us to believe that colds and flu are inevitable facts of winter. But they’re not. With healthy diet, lifestyle choices and supplementation, you can protect yourself year-round with natural solutions that will help strengthen your defenses and keep you vibrant and energized.

Cold or Flu? Know the Difference As an integrative physician, my patients often come to me with an important question: how can I tell whether I have a cold or the flu? Both are respiratory illnesses, but each is caused by different viruses. In general, colds are usually milder than the flu and present symptoms that include nasal stuffiness, sneezing and a runny nose. Adults and older children generally have minimal or no fever, but infants and toddlers often run a fever in the 100-102 degree range. Depending on which virus is the offender, a cold might also produce a headache, cough, postnasal drip, burning eyes, muscle aches, or a decreased appetite—but the most prominent cold symptoms are usually nasal related.

The flu is a much more serious illness and can produce symptoms such as fever, body aches, fatigue, and dry cough. Most people who get the flu recover within a week (although they may have a lingering cough and tire easily for a while longer), but for elderly people, newborn babies and people with certain chronic illnesses, the flu and its complications can become life threatening.

Healthy Lifestyle for Immune Support Keeping the immune system in top form does take a bit of vigilance. That’s because there are numerous contributing factors that can weaken immunity, including stress, exhaustion, chronic inflammation, sedentary lifestyle, overly processed/refined foods, dehydration, and exposure to toxins, among others.

Combat challenges to your immune system by following these health-promoting habits. You will not only boost your immune system, but your overall health and vitality as well: Hydration: One of the most important things you can do to steer clear of illness is to stay hydrated, since water comprises over half of your body mass.

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Proper hydration allows for efficient transmission of your body’s most critical communications, and helps eliminate toxins and foreign invaders so you can clear infection more efficiently.

Proper Sleep: Deep, restorative sleep cycles are a fundamental part of your body’s repair process and a number of studies have demonstrated that failing to get enough sleep has numerous consequences for physical, mental and emotional health. It is important to set regular sleep patterns to help regulate and strengthen your immune system.

Balanced Diet: A nutrient-rich diet emphasizing fresh fruits, vegetables, nourishing proteins and unprocessed foods is critical for maintaining optimal immune health throughout the seasons. This type of diet is linked with increased immune activity, decreased oxidative and free-radical damage, improved digestion, healthy inflammation response, healthy glucose metabolism, healthier lipid profiles and many other benefits. In addition, high quality proteins are essential to help your body maintain and build strength and immunity.

All-Natural Remedies In addition to leading a balanced lifestyle, incorporating certain nutrients, herbs and supplements into your daily routine offers critical support for short and long term immune health: Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP): Modified Citrus Pectin is an all-natural supplement made from citrus fruit peels and modified for enhanced absorption and bio-activity throughout the body. Numerous studies show that MCP is a powerful anti-cancer therapy, anti-inflammatory, and a safe chelator of heavy metals and toxins. Recent studies also prove its ability to significantly enhance immune function for both short term and long term immunity. MCP boosts the

Medicinal Mushrooms: Medicinal mushrooms regulate immune function and combat infection, especially on a long-term basis. Mushrooms naturally contain Beta glucan compounds which enhance immunity by boosting macrophage activity – your first line of defense. Species that are especially beneficial for immunity include Reishi, Cordyceps, Maitake, and Shiitake, among others. Each offers numerous health benefits that can improve vitality, decrease harmful pathogens in the body, and even prevent deadly viruses from infecting us.

Herbal Formulas: There are many powerful herbs and herbalyformulas support. My isafor immune otchkiss top recommendations include the Chinese herbal rainer formulas Yin Qiao San,at Gui Ziody Tang and ynamics Ge Gen Tang, as well as a Tibetan herbal formula containing 19 unique botanical ingredients that synergistically perform to reduce inflammation, boost circulation, improve immune function, and increase antioxidant defenses. Also, tonifying and adaptogenic herbs such as Astragalus, Ginseng and Eleutherococcus (Siberian ginseng) can be effective on a preventative level or can help combat symptoms once they’ve set in, depending on the specific characteristics of the flu or cold.

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Lastly, practice common sense tactics on a daily basis to maintain your health and keep from getting sick. Some of the easiest and most effective strategies include keeping your distance from people who are sick, avoiding contact with your nose, eyes or mouth, and washing your hands frequently. Simple daily and long-term natural cold and flu prevention—paired with natural treatment options—can help keep you and your family healthy throughout the seasons.

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A NEW YEAr - A NEW YOU!

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t’s the season for new beginnings and resolutions! Now let’s be honest, people stick to New Year resolutions for a matter of weeks and then the spring in the step disappears and determination fades.

Don’t let that happen to you again this year.

“Getting fit and losing weight” is one of the top New Year’s Resolutions each year.

To help you with the New You this year, let’s start with “Getting Fit”. Say goodbye to last year’s exercise habits and boring routine, and welcome in the New Year full of enthusiasm with your fitness goals. Here are a few tips to help you keep your New Year’s Getting Fit Resolution all year long.

• Hire a personal trainer to get you started or to mix up your old routine for a new one • Set realistic goals for yourself that will not set yourself up for failure • Join the gym with a friend, you can help motivate each other • Make yourself a priority so you don’t skip your workouts

Next let’s discuss that dreaded issue…

“Losing Weight. This is one of the most popular goals among the majority of us. It’s always on our minds, especially during the holiday season and well into the New Year.

Most people do not realize how to properly “Diet”. One of the biggest mistakes made when dieting is to consume only one or two meals a day. They feel by starving themselves, they will melt away fat quickly.

This is a very big mistake! When you go without eating for more than a few hours you are lowering your metabolism so your body can conserve its energy for normal cellular activity. What is often one of the main goals we are trying to accomplish when we are working so hard in the gym?

You are trying to burn calories by increasing our metabolism. When you don’t eat, your metabolism lowers and you won’t be burning calories. When your metabolism is working your body will be more efficient at burning calories even at rest! So don’t skip meals….eat little healthy meals

several times throughout the day roughly every 3 hours for the most effective weight loss. How many of you have been cutting meals for years and how many of you are at your goal weight? Now you know why.

For more information on how to get started on the “New You for the New Year”, come in to Body Dynamics or call 727-347-4445. Happy New You! Lisa Hotchkiss is the Director of Operations and a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at Body Dynamics in St. Petersburg and has been working in the Physical Fitness Industry for over 20 years. Born in Canada and armed with a college degree in Health Promotions, focusing on Kinesiology and a strong back ground in nutrition and Exercise Therapy. Body Dynamics Personal Trainers are some of the best in Tampa Bay. Body Dynamics, 900 Pasadena Ave S., St. Petersburg Fl. 33707 - 727347-4445, www.bodyd. com

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MAKING TIME FOR THE DIVINE

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he teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda present many practical methods for bringing awareness of divinity into all the moments of our daily lives.

Meditation is the foundation. But generally that is only a relatively small portion of one’s day. I find it helpful to have a “checklist”—anytime we go through a period when our spiritual efforts seem stagnant, reviewing this list will likely reveal a solution.

1) Bring a cosmic perspective to your commonplace decisions. A great help in preventing your spiritual focus from being diffused by the complexities of mundane life is to view them in terms of the universal cosmic setup. The universe is created according to a dual principle.

There is a force of repulsion—maya—by which creation is projected out from God and a counterforce of attraction—the power of Divine Love—that ultimately draws everything back to Spirit again. You are in the middle, with free will to choose which force you will cooperate with, in which direction you will move.

2) View problems as agents of spiritual progress. When facing difficulties, we tend to be discouraged. Instead, steady yourself with a different outlook: Problems are actually a help; greet them with a positive spirit: “What spiritual part of my being can I exercise to overcome this?”

3) Never be submissive to a negative environment. How easy it is to abandon divine principles under the sway of worldly values. Others may be willing to encourage our wrong actions, but they aren’t the ones who have to pay the price. It takes courage to fight degrading environmental influences by actively upholding spiritual principles and qualities.

4) Create a strong, positive inner environment by practicing the presence of God. Keep a devotional thought rolling in the background of your mind. Though our intellect may be fully occupied with the task at hand, we have a higher faculty—intuitive feeling—which can register an awareness of God in the background of our consciousness.

5) Persevere in your daily meditation. Meditation enriches all of these other practices, and they in turn make it easier to go deep in meditation.

By persevering in the practice of even some of these methods of bringing God into daily life, we will find our hearts and minds filled with such divine love, strength, and joy that we will no longer wonder how to “make time” for God. We will know that God is with us always.

Long-time Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) monastic Brother Anilananda will be in Tampa in February for a weekend program on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, which will include a free public talk “Meditation: Expanding Your Heart’s Love” on Friday, February 17 at 8 p.m. The event will take place at Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel, 200 North Ashley Dr., Tampa. For more info, contact the Tampa Bay Meditation Group of SRF at (813) 732-4638 or email srftampa@ gmail.com. For more about the teachings of Yogananda, please visit www.yogananda-srf.org.

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Shen Yun. For Chinese, the words evoke a sense of wonder, magic, and the divine. To audiences who have seen it, they recall the experience of a lifetime—a moment so powerfully beautiful it touches the soul.

Discover the grandeur of a fantastically rich culture, that of classical China, brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral compositions.

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What audience members say about Shen Yun: “I probably have reviewed over 3,000 to 4,000 shows since 1942, that still cannot compare to what I saw tonight. I will give this production 5 Stars, that’s the top! The best word to use was ‘mind blowing’!”

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“It’s absolutely beautiful, it was so inspiring, I think I may have found some new ideas for the next Avatar. It was a very unique performance.”

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“I come away with feeling like a better human being for having experienced this magnificent event. It speaks not only to my intellect, but it speaks to my heart. It was a complete edifying experience of the human spirit.”

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or the past 5,000 years, China amassed a diverse legacy of heroes, myths, and values that still resonate in the present.

Today, Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving the essence of traditional Chinese culture in full color on stages around the world.

“It was an extraordinary experience,” said Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett after watching Shen Yun, “the level of skill, but also the power of the archetypes and the narratives were startling. And of course it was exquisitely beautiful.”

Ride with Mongolians across endless steppes. Recall the grandeur of an ancient Tang Dynasty palace. Resounding drums awaken the dusty plateaus of the Middle Kingdom. Gorgeous backdrops extend the stage, transporting the audience to distant lands and eras. An orchestra that combines Western and Chinese instruments like no other accompanies the dancers with stirring scores. Shen Yun strives to capture

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the spirit of traditional Chinese culture and its beliefs. Ancient literary classics extol the compassionate, courageous, and loyal, values embodied by the most memorable characters. Thrill in the triumph of the great General Yue Fei; cheer on the Monkey King as he tricks a stubborn foe; and witness how these values still endure in contemporary China. Shen Yun bridges past and present in an uplifting, inspiring, and indelible performance. Shen Yun will be performing at Straz Center, Tampa on Mar. 3-4, 2012. For more information, visit Shenyun2012.com.

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Alternatives for Arthritis How Food and Acupuncture Helps Chronic Pain

Dr. Mary Riggin

“If you or someone you know suffers from chronic pain like arthritis or fibromyalgia, the practice of Oriental medicine might be right for you.”

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aren came to our office looking for help for her chronic arthritis pain and inflammation. Being tired and fed up with all the medications, she wanted an alternative. The long-term effects on her liver, kidneys and digestive system concerned her.

She had already survived breast cancer and wanted to be proactive in her health.

Since she had read about the various forms of natural healthcare available, she decided to try acupuncture. The 5000-year history of the medicine intrigued her, and her personal research showed that there were no negative side effects associated with the practice!

She couldn’t believe it; this was too good to be true. Even the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health confirmed all the wonderful claims. She was curious as to why her MD never suggested it, considering all the positive information she found, but nevertheless, she decided to give it a try.

She was impressed that the consultation included such a detailed, extensive history; no doctor had ever spent that much time evaluating her entire health history. Her care plan included acupuncture, massage, a specialized arthritis protocol and food recommendations.

She had no idea that her food choices could make a difference in her pain levels.

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organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, meats, dairy, beans and legumes. Sugars, artificial sweeteners and wheat were to be avoided.

Though this process would require some changes in her eating habits, it made sense to use “food as medicine” instead of allowing her taste buds to decide what she would eat.

It also enabled her to be proactive every day in her quest for an improved quality of life.

This gave her some control back and gave her hope.

Karen was sure this change would be a struggle because the foods she eliminated were some of her favorites. Coffee without a doughnut or bagel seemed like a bleak future, but she decided to endure it for the sake of her health.

After just a few weeks of treatment and food changes, she was thrilled with the results. She was even more delighted that her taste buds were changing and she actually enjoyed her new diet. There was no struggle to endure! Sure, she had to exercise some self-control, but it was not hard because of the results. Her pain reduced significantly, her hands, feet and knees were moving much better. This strongly reinforced her willingness to stay consistent with her food choices and treatment plan.

Karen worked on healthy substitutes for foods she craved. Much to her amazement, she began to delight in a wide variety of fresh, organic homemade foods. She found that while it took time to prepare food at home, she could satisfy urges for foods deemed destructive to her with foods that were construc-

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Karen’s arthritis pain is now non-existent and many other issues, including her stubborn belly fat, have been helped during her course of treatment. Even the painful scar tissue that developed after her surgery is no longer giving her trouble.

Karen’s story is not unusual. The key element was her commitment to her health.

She was willing to do what it takes to make the difference. To achieve optimal results using Oriental medicine and acupuncture for chronic pain, we recommend “food as medicine” as a part of a comprehensive plan.

Other treatment modalities may also include acupuncture, acupressure, tui-na massage, exercise recommendations, nutritional supplements and Chinese herbal medicine.

If you or someone you know suffers from chronic pain like arthritis or fibromyalgia, the practice of Oriental medicine might be right for you. I encourage you to consult with a skilled, licensed acupuncturist to find out if this medicine can help you achieve an improved quality of life.

Dr. Mary Riggin, LAc is a free lance writer, FL licensed primary healthcare provider and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She’s been on TV and radio in the Tampa Bay area since 1997, and currently co-hosts Food is the First Medicine Radio Show with Dr. Kim Marie on WTAN-1340AM; www.FoodisMedicine.org.

She’s been in private practice in Clearwater, FL since 1996 and specializes in hormone balancing, allergies, chronic pain, stubborn weight, and difficult cases.

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A Holotropic Breathwork Journey

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By Karen Castle

inter is the prime season for doing inner work because it is more natural to retreat and go inward at this time of year. Holotropic Breathwork is about taking a deep look into the Self, one’s inner wisdom or the inner healer. This is most powerful work I know of for self-growth and healing. The work is done lying on a mat with deep and fast breathing while listening to journeying music.

Basically, it is all about the inner journey, which often reflects our patterns and old belief systems.

The music is a myriad of cross-cultural instrumental pieces and vocals that are based on ancient language or native chants.

It does not separate culture rather it brings culture together. There are many more practical advantages to doing Holotropic Breathwork which relate to varying blockages of self-growth and/or healing. The most common reasons people do Holotropic Breathwork is because they are stuck in old belief patterns which keep them from reaching their highest potential.

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The inward journey is a wonderful reflection of the movement towards the one. The outward journey can be utilized in the same way if we allow our selves to see it this way. We are all the same manifestations of Divine energy. We are all spiritual beings living a human life. Going inward through Holotropic Breathwork allows us to practice this concept and change our perspective so we can live our everyday lives and hopefully “be the change that we want to see in the world.”

Karen Castle provides an atmosphere of comfort and trust, paving the way for students yearning for an inward journey. Karen is an author and healer. She is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified in Holotropic Breathwork. For more information, visit her website at www.karencastle.com. Her next workshop will be in Tampa, January 28th at the Lotus Pond. To register, visit www.lotusponyoga.com or call 813-961-3160. The Lotus Pond Center is located on 4 acres of beautifully wooded land at 6201 Lynn Rd, Tampa, 33625. www.tampabaywellness.com

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Yogani 30 Class New Year’s Wellness Challenge -- Monday January 2 - Monday February 6 | $150 | Receive an original Yogani water bottle with registration | Reward -- 35% off your next class package purchase | up to and including the 6 month unlimited | must be purchased within 3 months of challenge completion (by May 1). Make a commitment to health in the new year!

Yogani is hosting it’s fourth 30 Day Yoga Challenge. Take 30 Yoga classes in 35 Days, with the option to attend ANY Yogani Class offerings to complete the challenge! All class styles and formats attended at Yogani will count towards your goal. Yoga is a great way to stay focused and energized for the beginning of 2012. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

The Top Ten Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight…Until Now – Dr. Sheila Dean will explain how no weight loss program is right for all. Based on your unique genetics & physiology, you may require a more comprehensive approach than simply counting calories& carbs or taking dangerous drug injections. Please join us Saturday, January 7th @ 3:00pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com

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The Rasas Vinyasa Workshop Series with Ashley Halley -- Sunday, January 8 | 2:30-4:30pm | $20. Exploring the attraction of divine love as well as the creative power of the shadow, this practice will unravel layers of our being arriving to a still and nurtured sense of center. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani. com.

Chakra Yoga - January 8 (beginning of 5 week series) In this class learn poses to release stuck energy in your chakras (energy centers). We’ll experience fiery Kundalini Yoga to clear your energy quickly, strengthen your core and burn fat and TriYoga flows to open the hips, free the spine and connect the chakras. Breathwork and meditation follow. Taught by Maggie Batt of www.wheelsoflight.org. Please reserve your space at www.yogalofttampa.com.

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It addresses the relationship between the health of the mouth to the health of the body.

Removal of toxic dental materials & hidden infections.

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meditation, stress management, relaxation techniques and yoga can increase chances of getting pregnant. Meets Monday nights 7 - 9 p.m. starting January 9, 2012 at the Lotus Pond in Tampa.

For more information on cost and how to enroll, 813-833-8393 or www.kathyfountainfertility.com Wah! Concert - Tampa - Saturday, January 14th at 8pm WAH! is coming back to The Lotus Pond for another spectacular evening of upbeat, rhythmic music and chanting.Wah! has spent a lifetime in spiritual pursuit, and shares the wealth of her experience with humor and awareness. As described by Australian Yoga Life Magazine, “Wah! just might be a devi. She sings with the voice of a goddess, reflecting the deep devotion and reverence of a seasoned bhakta.” For more info and to sample Wah’s music, go to www.wahmusic. com “No one leaves a Wah! concert with a heavy heart.” Yoga International Magazine. $135 For more information call Lotus Pond at (813)961.3160 or visit www.lotuspondyoga.com.

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New Year’s Meditation & Breathwork - January 14, Join us in cleansing our emotions, toxins and limiting thoughts. We will begin with breathwork to detoxify and release followed by a guided meditation led

by Rev. Maggie Batt. Please reserve your space at www.yogalofttampa.com.

3:00pm-4:30 pm, $20 Suggested Donation, Yoga Loft, 2002 East 5th Avenue, #102, Tampa, FL 33605 (on 20th Street in Ybor City). Street parking or city lot is free on Saturdays...adjacent to studio.

(813) 248-9642 Reiki Energy Healing and Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Journey with ELUV and special Guest Sue Pike-- Sunday, January 15 | 4:306:30pm | $35. This is your opportunity to receive both Reiki Healing and Sound Healing together in one session! As Eluv plays the beautiful singing bowls, Sue will give each individual Reiki healing energy. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

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Feel The Positive Connection To Your Self, Group & World The timing is perfect!

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WELLNESS Calendar PRIVATE PET READINGS! January 16th, 2012. 12:00noon-4:00pm - Yoga Village. Contact: reikisue@gmail.com, to RSVP. Sue Pike, The Animal Talker®, as heard on WMNF’s Ultrasounds, will be offering pet readings from a PRINTED PHOTO of your pet, alive or in spirit form.

NO REPTILES. $40.00/20 minute reading.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CLASS! January 16th, 2012 6:30-8:30pm - Yoga Village - 727.712.1475. Sue Pike, The Animal Talker®, as heard on WMNF’s Ultrasounds, teaches how to send/receive messages to/from your pet, and all animals! Bring a recent photo of your pet.

NO LIVE ANIMALS! Private Animal Readings with Sue Pike -- Tuesday, January 17 | 1:004:00pm | $40 for a 20 minute session.

Sue will be available by appointment to do private animal communications and Reiki with a photo of your pet. No live animals please. Contact Sue at reikisue@gmail.com to schedule. Yogani

Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

The Latest Breakthroughs in Natural Healing – Dr. Murray, N.D. will lead a fact-filled dynamic lecture providing the latest research on natural solutions for common health conditions.

Also discussed will be the latest nutritional & herbal supplements that can be used to improve health & promote healing. Please join us Tuesday, January 17th @ 6:30pm. Lifework Yoga next door to Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www. naturesfoodpatch.com Prosperity on Purpose – January 18 - Discover how to create more wealth in 2012. In this fun and hands-on workshop, entrepreneur and life coach Rev Jason Borton will be sharing the secrets of the Abundance PyramidTM. You will create a personal vision statement that you can start using immediately to increase your prosperity. The investment is $20. Workshop will take place from 7pm to 9pm at the Break Thru Living Center,

1531 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 201 Lutz, FL 33548. Seats are limited, so please call 813-435-5250 to register or log onto http://www.breakthruliving.com/events.

Energy Tips Playshop with Sue Pike -- Wednesday, January 18 | 7:009:00pm | $35. Reiki Master and Energy Expert Sue Pike, will be discussing many topics, including, space clearing, how to ground and protect yourself on a daily basis, the use of language, and much more.

This class is interactive. Please come with an open heart. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

Happiness is a Skill with Michael and Stephanie Johnson -- January 20-22 | $45 for each | $165 for all. Jivamukti Yoga: Living Liberated | Friday, January 20 | 6:00-8:30pm. Vinyasa Krama: The Blissful Path to Bliss | Saturday, January 21 | 9:00-11:30am. Compassion Meditation & Yin Yoga | Saturday, January 21 | 2:30-5:00pm. Jivamukti Yoga: Practicing Daily for the Benefit of All Beings | Sunday, January 22 | 9:00-11:30am. In this

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Seemorg Matrix Work Emotional Freedom Technique E.M.D.R. – Eye Movement Energy Medicine Life Transitions Grief / Depression Panic / Anxiety Relationship / Couples Past Life Regression Women’s Issues Meditation Call (813) 258-3906 Lois A. Miller, L.C.S.W., PA Breath Work Rapid Trauma Resolution 238 E. Davis Blvd., Suite 302 - Tampa, FL 33606

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all-levels weekend workshop, Michael and Stephanie will present time-tested yoga and meditation practices within a variety of forms and styles that can be used to develop the skill of happiness and freedom in all aspects of our lives. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

Yin Yoga for Athletes with Lisa Jamison -- Sunday, January 22 | 4:306:30pm | $25. Connecting athletes to their recovery one pose at a time.

Stretches go beyond the muscles so that joints and fascia range of motion can improve. Poses focus on countering the stress of the sport and include work on rest and recovery. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

JANUARY 22-28

Happy Yoga Workshops with Steve Ross Sunday, January 22, 2012! Steve was the host of the television show, “Inhale” and author of “Happy Yoga”. Go to www.yogaetcstudio.com or call 727-6444554 for more information or to register.

Living Pain Free! – Don’t choose between living with pain or using risky medications! Pain expert & published author Dr. Teitelbaum (From Fatigued to Fantastic) helps you discover safe, effective, and natural ways to enhance health so you can live with vitality & without pain! Please join us Monday, January 23rd @ 6:30pm. Lifework Yoga next door to Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com Whole Body Health Calls for Whole Body Inflammation Response – Yasmyn Maccaroni from New Chapter, Inc. will discuss safe, effective herbal approaches for a healthy inflammation response. Please join us Thursday, January 26th @ 6:30pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com Holotropic Breathwork -Tampa - Saturday, January 28th from 8:30am7:00pm What is Holotropic Breathwork?

Through deep and fast breathing, a specially designed musical journey and a safe and supportive setting with a trained facilitator,you can experience a true non-ordinary state of consciousness, allowing deep self-exploration, personal www.tampabaywellness.com

|$10 Suggested Donation to the Exalted Warrior Foundation. Come experience authentic, deep relaxation through “yogic sleep with awareness.” This practice is suitable for ALL levels of practitioners as it is a guided meditation. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani. com.

transformation, and healing. Holotropic Breathwork allows each participant to gain direct access to his or her own inner healing wisdom. Mandala drawing and group processing of the experiences are additional important elements of the Holotropic process. Holotropic Breathwork has many healing advantages. These include relief from stress related symptoms, anxiety / depression and addictions. Holotropic Breathwork also offers opportunuties to experience assistance with critical life transitions, experience a spiritual awakening, and insight for one’s purpose in life. Participants will leave with a deep sense of relaxation and/or an inner landscape to work with material developed from within. Cost: $135 For more information call Lotus Pond at (813)961.3160 or visit www.lotuspondyoga.com.

UPCOMING

JANUARY 29-31

Pranic Healing Level 1 - January 27-28 Heal yourself and others with Pranic Healing® - a touch free system that balances the energy body to promote natural healing. This hands-on workshop is fun and will get you healing immediately. Only $297 when you register by January 10. Workshop will take place from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Friday and from 9:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday at the Break Thru Living Center, 1531 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Suite 201 Lutz, FL 33548.

Seats are limited, so please call 813-4355250 to register or log onto http://www. breakthruliving.com/events. iRest ™ Yoga Nidra with Annie Okerlin -- Sunday, January 29 | 4:30-5:30pm

Prana Flow™ 200 Hour Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training with Micheline Berry -- Feb 17-19, Feb 24-26, March 9-11, March 16-18, April 13-15, April 27-29, May 25-27, June 22-24, July 13-15. Cost | before January 6 $2800 | after January 6 $2950 | $600 deposit due at registration. Join Micheline Berry for a comprehensive, empowering and inspired 9-month journey into the art and skill of teaching Vinyasa Flow Yoga.

Training is appropriate for both aspiring teachers as well as those who would like to seriously deepen their own practice.

This is a Yoga Alliance Approved training. Yogani Studios | 1112 W. Platt St. | 813.251.9668 | yogani.com.

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“Circle of Light” - Wednesdays; 700 pm. 01/11 - 03/28/12 Free. In Spanish. 12-2 hr. Conference Series Intro to 7 Hermeticc Philosophy’s Universal Principles. Practical techiques on conscious breathing, concentration, relaxation, visualization and meditation to assist in our Spiritual Development and consciousness awakening quest. @ Monte Binah 8900 N Armenia # 312, Tampa, Fl 33604 (813) 416-6269

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Acupuncture & More

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Dawn Balusik, AP, DOM, LMT

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Helping You move beyond limitations and tap into unlimited potential

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BRAIN FUNCTION | DIET | EXERCISE

TAKE THE BAD BRAIN HABIT QUIZ Write down the number associated with the answer you give to each question.

By Alison J. Kay

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ecently I wrote about the nature of our times and how it is effecting the monkey mind, and the necessity of learning to work with our consciousness, our thoughts, our emotions and our life force energy, or chi or prana.

We are a being made up of a body, a mind and a spirit, with much in between. In focusing on how to support our consciousness thriving in such times of change, upheaval and high speed energy at a subatomic level, we also need to focus on the physical aspects. This means what we should eat, what we should physically be doing to optimize our brain and mind’s capabilities, while controlling for less than optimal performance, like depression or nervous system disorders or even immune system disorders - all of course having to do with the mind/brain and the central nervous system.

Heavy metal poisoning is looked to as the culprit for many neurological disorders. So part of the program I use when working with clients with such challenges is a cleansing of their system using a dietary approach; food is medicine.

Your Daily habits and routines are either hurting or helping your brain. One of the major obstacles to your success is your behavior every day. I find that even with the energy healing sessions, my clients need support to make the changes at the daily lifestyle level, or else the pattern, or illness or issue, won’t be completely healed. We need positive behaviors to replace damaging ones. Diet is typically one of the first places I look to, along with their most typical mental state, or mood, or emotional state because both create our bodies‘ biochemistry.

Lousy Diet You literally are what you eat. Every cell in your body, including brain cells, make themselves new every five months. Some cells, like those that make up your skin, regenerate every thirty days. Eating a healthy, balanced diet provides the nutrients and fuel to drive optimal brain function. Your diet makes a big difference in how you feel. Yet so many of us are diet disasters. Obesity and diabetes are at epidemic proportions. Both of these problems are directly related to diet and are risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. What you eat on a daily basis helps or hurts your brain.

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• Lots of pure water. The brain is 80% water.

• Few calories. Obesity is bad for your brain, as fat stores toxic materials and obesity doubles the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

• Lean protein. Fish, chicken, lean pork, and beef, for example, all help build neurons.

• Complex, low glycemic carbohydrates. These include whole grains, fruits, vegetables.

• Healthy fats. Fish, avacados, and raw nuts all maintain nerve cell membranes and myelin.

• Lots of dietary antioxidants, such as blueberries. I often tell my patients to eat from the rainbow (food with many different colors, although this does not mean Skittles).

LACK OF EXERCISE No matter what your age, being a physical slug is bad for your brain, even if you are spending all of your time doing New York Times crossword puzzles. The brain needs physical exercise.

Without it, the brain struggles. Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, which helps supply oxygen, glucose, and nutrients and takes away toxic substances. Anything that limits blood flow results in poorer oxygenation, glucose delivery, and nutrient deficiencies. If the deep areas of the brain are starved of healthy blood flow you will have problems with coordination and processing complex thoughts. Exercise also increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a chemical that helps with neurogenesis.

When we lose more cells than we make, aging occurs. In the laboratory rats, research shows that exercise generates new brain cells in the prefrontal cortex (judgment and thoughtfulness) and temporal lobes (memory), which survive for about four weeks and then die off unless they are stimulated. If you stimulate these new neurons through mental or social interaction, they connect to other neurons and enhance learning. This is why people who only work out at the gym are not as smart as people who work out at the gym and then go to the library. At every age, exercise helps keep the brain healthy.

Without it, we become fatter, less intelligent, and definitely not happier.

The best exercises combine aerobic elements, which means you get your heart rate up, with some form of coordination movement.

Coordination movements such as dancing, table tennis or yoga activate the cerebellum, at the back bottom part of the brain, and enhances thinking, cognitive flexibility, and processing speed.

0-Never 1-Rarely 2-Occasionally 3-Frequently 4-Very Frequently NA A. My diet is poor and tends to be haphazard.

B. I do not exercise.

C. I put myself at risk for brain injuries by doing such things as not wearing my seat belt, drinking and driving, engaging in high risk sports, and so on.

D. I live under daily or chronic stress, in my home or work life.

E. My thoughts tend to be negative, worried, or angry.

F. I have problems getting at least 6-7 hours of sleep a night.

G. I smoke or am exposed to secondhand smoke.

H. I drink or consume more than two normal sized (8 ounces) cups of coffee, tea, or dark sodas a day.

I. I use aspartame and/or MSG. J. I am around environmental toxins, such as paint fumes, hair or nail salon fumes, or pesticides.

K. I spend more than one hour a day watching TV. L. I spend more than one hour a day playing computer or video games.

M. Outside my work time, I spend more than one hour a day on the computer.

N. I have more than three normal-sized drinks of alcohol (8 ounces of beer or wine or 1 ounce of hard liquor) a week.

Results: 0-6 great brain habits 7-12 really good; work to be better 13-20 fair; you are prematurely aging your brain > 20 poor; time to be very consumed

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lison J. Kay has a PhD as a Holistic Life Coach.

Her studies took her to live in Asia for ten years, investigating the ancient cultures’ wisdom on longevity and thriving, as well as cutting edge science for optimal health. She is an India trained Yoga Alliance Yoga & Meditation teacher, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and an energy healer - which she has been doing for 15 years, helping people bring themselves and their lives back in to a healthy balance. 727239-1724 Tampa Bay Wellness • jAnuary 2012 31

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