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A Unique Festival Transpires in Tampa Bay
Rasa-Lila Fest to unite the Tampa Bay yoga and wellness community Date: April 16, 9am-midnight Location: Camp Keystone, Odessa
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s yoga continues to expand its horizons throughout the United States, so does the vision of a local Tampa Bay yogi. Nathan Bangs, founder and director of the online resource Yoga Tampa Bay, is making yet another mark in the community by hosting the Tri-county's first annual yoga festival. Rasa-Lila Fest, sponsored by over twenty local businesses, will amass twelve different styles of yoga classes, seven musical acts, and over eighteen workshops from some of Tampa’s most respected holistic health practitioners. And if that isn't enough to entertain the anticipated 300 plus guests, Rasa-Lila participants will have full access to stand-up paddle boards and kayaks for use on Keystone Lake as well as a bustling vendor village featuring over forty-five local artists, restaurants, and wellness sponsors. "I'm thrilled to see a festival take place in Tampa," says Roni Sloman, owner of Bella Prana Yoga and Meditation in South Tampa. "Before Rasa-Lila, I had to travel for a yoga festival. Now we have one in our own backyard!"
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FDA approves first 3-D mammography imaging system. Selenia Dimensions System may boost accuracy in breast cancer detection, diagnosis
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he U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Selenia Dimensions System, the first X-ray mammography device that provides three-dimensional (3-D) images of the breast for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
exams. In both studies, radiologists viewing both the 2-D and 3-D images obtained a 7 percent improvement in their ability to distinguish between cancerous and non-cancerous cases as compared to viewing 2-D images alone.
A mammogram is a safe, low-dose X-ray of the breast that is the best tool for early detection of breast cancer. However, with the limitations of conventional two-dimensional (2-D) imaging, about 10 percent of women undergo additional testing after the initial screening exam for abnormalities that are later determined to be noncancerous.
While the combination of the Selenia’s 2-D and 3-D images approximately doubled the radiation dose the patient received, it improved the accuracy with which radiologists detected cancers, decreasing the number of women recalled for a diagnostic workup. There is uncertainty for radiation risk estimates; however, the increase in cancer risk from having both a 2-D and 3-D exam is expected to be less than 1.5 percent compared to the natural cancer incidence, and less than 1 percent compared to the risk from conventional 2-D mammography.
The Selenia Dimensions System, an upgrade to Hologic’s existing FDA-approved 2-D system, can provide 2-D and 3-D X-ray images of the breasts. The 3-D images may help physicians more accurately detect and diagnose breast cancer. “Physicians can now access this unique and innovative 3-D technology that could significantly enhance existing diagnosis and treatment approaches,” said Jeffrey Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
The Mammography Quality Standards Act requires that all health care professionals obtain eight hours of training prior to using new mammography technology on patients. The FDA also requires that the manufacturer provide each facility with a manual clearly defining the tests required for initial, periodic, and yearly quality control measures. According to the NCI, nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. And 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. There is a 98 percent survival rate when breast cancer is detected early and still localized to the breast.
The National Cancer Institute recommends women ages 40 and older have a mammogram every one to two years. Nearly 40 million mammograms are performed each year in the United States. As part of the approval process, the FDA reviewed results from two studies where boardcertified radiologists were asked to review 2-D and 3-D images from more than 300 mammography 8 MARCH 2011 • Tampa Bay Wellness
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Ayurveda School Opening in Tampa Florida
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or the first time students of Ayurveda in west central Florida can earn a diploma and graduate with the skills needed to be Ayurvedic Practitioners recognized by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Balance & Bliss Academy of Ayurveda is the only Ayurvedic school in Tampa Bay and is licensed by the State of Florida.
Ayurveda is India’s Science of Life, an ancient system of health, wellness and longevity that is gaining notoriety in North America almost daily. Ayurveda is a fully developed system that is written in the same texts as is Yoga. It is the explosion of yoga teachers’ training that has brought Ayurveda to the surface of daily life in the USA. With each new class of graduate yoga teachers there is another source for the sharing of this amazing system. Many yoga schools that adhere to Yoga Alliance standards for teacher training offer Ayurveda as part of the curricula. “I began my Yoga practice when I was 14 years old. My mother would take me to the recreation center in our neighborhood every week so that I could attend class. I always loved yoga and understood how
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well it served me, but when I began to learn about Ayurveda my Yoga practice took on greater meaning.” said Denise O’Dunn Principal of Balance & Bliss Academy of Ayurveda at the Lotus Pond in Tampa, Florida.
urveda in a professional course of study can find it here.” said Mrs. O’Dunn. The Ayurveda Practitioner Training program is a 19-month curriculum offering the clinical study and practical application of Ayurveda. Covering all aspects of Ayurveda, the course of study is offered in 22 weekend sessions and includes Ayurvedic concepts in philosophy, anatomy, physiology and pathology. The program presents classical Ayurvedic teachings on elemental theory, daily regimens, lifestyle routines and evaluation methods. The student is taught to assimilate the principles and practices of Ayurveda into their own lives, so that they can effectively guide others toward balanced health and well-being.
Balance & Bliss Academy of Ayurveda limits enrollment to sixteen students per academic year, offering a personal and supportive educational environment. Balance & Bliss Academy of Ayurveda is accepting applications for enrollment now. Classes are scheduled to begin April 1st. You can find more information and download the application by following this link; www.balanceandbliss.com/academy_of_ayurveda.html. “This is an exciting development for the Tampa Bay area. Yoga students and licensed massage therapists and other health care professionals have been expressing a great interest in studying Ayurveda to broaden their practices and to enrich themselves. This is the reason I decided to start this Academy. Now anyone committed to learning about Ay-
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Date: March 12th. Event: Yoga Stops Traffick: 108 Sun Salutations Community Event Yoga Stops Traffick is a oneday global Yoga event to raise awareness about human trafficking in India and around the world. On March 12th, 2011 Yogis everywhere will roll out their Yoga mats to take a stand against trafficking and show their support to its millions of victims. Yoga Studio instructors from the surrounding Tampa, Brandon & St. Petersburg area will join together to lead and assist participants through a full series of 108 Surya Namaskar Sun Salutations in support of this global effort. The event will be followed by a special Crystal Bowl Sound Healing offering and Yoga Nidra meditation relaxation. Let’s join together to through Yoga and help Odanadi put an end to human trafficking. Yoga Stops Traffick India will be led from the grounds of the Mysore Royal Palace by 90 young people from the local anti-trafficking organization, Odanadi Seva Trust. Odanadi is a grassroots organization based in Mysore, South India, which is working to combat human trafficking for the purposes of
sexual exploitation, domestic servitude and bonded labor. It also seeks to tackle all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence and child marriages. Over the years Astanga Yoga has come to play a vital role in the rehabilitation process: building physical and mental strength, restoring a sense of peace, confidence and self-worth. Over the past 20 years Odanadi has rescued more than 1850 women and children, carried out over 60 brothel raids and brought 137 traffickers to justice. 100% of the money raised by this event will go directly to Odanadi, to support them in carrying out this crucial work. www.odanadi -uk.org www.odanadi .org Times: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Investment: All Donations go directly to Odanadi Where: Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 (Under the portico of the Museum overlooking Curtis Hixon Park & Hillsborough River
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How acupuncture got me pregnant. By 10 News Anchor Heather Van Nest Photos by Heather Van Nest & Ryan Joseph (rjphoto.com)
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have to be honest... my husband chuckles every time I say, "an acupuncturist got me pregnant!" Of course my daughter would not be here without his crucial contribution, but I truly believe acupuncture not only helped me get pregnant the first time we really "tried," but as I continued treatment throughout pregnancy, I was amazed that I didn't have any of the common pregnancy side effects including morning sickness, swollen ankles or extreme fatigue. Trust me, I don't have Wonder Woman genes. I thought pregnancy automatically came with those issues. As a former TV investigative reporter--I'm naturally skeptical--but curious enough to give acupuncture a try.
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"Acupuncture sessions over the course of 9 months are not cheap, but they're the gift I gave myself... an investment in my health as well as my daughter's health. " There are no longterm, large scale, double blind scientific studies that show acupuncture can improve fertility, only small studies that suggest it can increase the odds of couples trying (IVF) in-vitro fertilization. Western researchers speculate acupuncture increases blood flow to the uterus, relaxes muscle tissue, balances hormones and reduces stress. However, what caught my interest, is the fact that acupuncture has stood the test of time. It is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. It has been used for thousands of years. The moment I turned 35 years old, it seemed as if every doctor suggested Clomid or other medications to increase my chances of becoming pregnant. I've never relied on medications to help me. Acupuncture seemed to be a more natural option without the risk of serious side effects.
My life dramatically changed 10 years ago when I switched to a simple, whole foods diet, cut down on my exposure to harsh chemicals in everyday products and added natural things that help--not hurt--my body. I figured I'd give acupuncture a try and either end up pregnant, more relaxed or disappointed that I blew $50-70 dollars a session. I started seeing licensed acupuncturist, Carolyn Huff man in Tampa, twice a week for 2 weeks and charting my basal body temperature every morning. She suspected I was a late ovulator (instead of ovulating around day 14, I apparently do around day 16--I had no idea!). She took my pulse, took a look at the color of my tongue and talked about how according to Chinese medicine, certain foods can support while others hinder my chances of conceiving. She said my slower pulse and light colored tongue suggested I was kidney yang deficient and that continued on page 14
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How acupuncture got me pregnant. I needed to eat more warming foods including soups, spices like cinnamon and turmeric and cooked vegetables. As a member of Sweetwater Organic Community Farm in Town 'n Country, eating more fresh, cooked organic vegetables is a piece of cake, however, actually eating cake and other processed foods were to be avoided along with caffeine, alcohol and chemical sweeteners.
11:00 p.m. newscast on CBS 10 News. I needed any help I could get to stay up late, not look exhausted or a light shade of green from morning sickness! I was crossing my fingers that it would work. Surprisingly, my insurance company paid a portion of it for morning sickness--make sure you check with yours too. Acupuncture is not a one time treatment. Carolyn usually recommends one session, once a week, for three months.
to keep going without experiencing all of those pregnancy hormonal meltdowns. At this point, I was sold! Acupuncture even helped me during the final weeks of pregnancy. My daughter was 8 days past her estimated delivery date!
She tapped thin, disposable needles (almost as thin as a human hair) into my ankles, legs, abdomen, wrists and head. Most of the needles did not hurt, but I did feel a pinch when she placed needles near my ovaries. She was able to use a temperature chart to help me pinpoint the exact day my husband and I should have our "date night." Two weeks later, Mike and I were speechless! The pregnancy test was positive! Yes, it could have been a coincidence, pure luck Instead of trying all of the medical interventions my OB/GYN suggested, I turned to Dr. Xiao Zhang, M.D. and licensed acupuncturist, along with Dr. Yongjian Chen. They gave me several intense acupuncture sessions to stimulate labor. Yes, I'm smiling in this photo, but trust me, they were stimulating something!
or divine intervention, but I had been told by my gynecologist that most people don't get pregnant the first month they try and we might need some medical assistance because of a minor thyroid and previous autoimmune issue. I liked the way I felt after my acupuncture session so I decided to stick with it throughout my pregnancy. I work 3:00 p.m. to midnight. I anchor 5:00-6:30 p.m. newscasts and stay up late to anchor the 14 MARCH 2011 • Tampa Bay Wellness
This is where I was blown away... throughout my entire pregnancy, I didn't have morning sickness, swollen ankles, or any complications. I eat a clean, fresh diet and occasionally took prenatal yoga classes (with Lorraine at Yogani in Tampa) which I am sure contributed to a lot of that, but I know on some level, acupuncture helped me. I also had the added stress of working all week until midnight and flying home each weekend to see my parents because my dad had been diagnosed with late stage cancer. Somehow I had the energy
They placed needles in my ear, back and even toes! I wrapped up the sessions on Saturday, October 30 and two days later, I gave birth to a healthy, 7 pound, 9 ounce, baby girl, Kingsley Grace. I interviewed Dr. Zhang about the benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy. She says it can help restore the natural balance of hormones and improve blood flow throughout the body. The theory is based on the fact that the body contains energy. Licensed acupuncturists manipulate that energy by stimulating different points on the body. For example, in the case of morning sickness, she says it takes energy to have morning sickness. It's an imbalance of energy flow in the GI tract. The GI www.tampabaywellness.com
How acupuncture got me pregnant. tract usually flows downward while nausea flows upward. Acupuncture restores normal flow. Popular integrative health expert, Dr. Andrew Weil, suggests acupuncture for much more than just fertility. He suggests trying it to help these conditions: • Emotional disorders (anxiety, depression) • Digestive complaints (nausea, vomiting, irritable bowl syndrome). • Pain problems from injury or chronic degenerative disease (rheumatoid arthritis) • Neurological problems (migraines, Parkinson's, stroke) • Respiratory conditions (sinusitis, asthma) • Gynecologic disorders • Fatigue You can search an online database through the Florida Department of Health to find a licensed acupuncturist. You can also check credentials with the American Academy of Medical Acupunc-
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ture. The website is: medicalacupuncture.org. I wanted to share my story with you because I am convinced of the benefits of acupuncture. Had I not explored this option, I would've been funneled through the same system as so many women, and given medications to assist pregnancy and medical interventions to induce labor. Acupuncture sessions over the course of 9 months are not cheap, but they're the gift I gave myself... an investment in my health as well as my daughter's health. Heather Van Nest is a TV News Anchor at 10 News, CBS in Tampa Bay. She created a webpage called "Heather's Natural Health" where she researches the latest nutrition studies, safer products worth your money, and shares quick and easy, whole food recipes.
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OverWhelmed? Stressed? It could be
Adrenal Fatigue E
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motional abuse was nothing new to Katie. Her parents were always fighting when she was a child, and she never felt safe in her own home. That was her model for relationships; what was “normal” and familiar. Her first husband left her soon after she became pregnant with her daughter. He just couldn’t handle her “smart mouth.” She didn’t even notice how much her husband was like her dad until it was too late. They were the same issues she had as a child – her father said she was too smart for her own good. She never fit in – anywhere. As a teen, she thought that food was the enemy. If she just ate enough to get by, she wouldn’t get fat like her mother. This caused her to yo-yo with her weight. By the time she married her second husband, she was suffering from a full-blown eating disorder. She desperately wanted to get help, but her husband liked her thin and controlled. By the time she had her second child, her emotional state, and eating disorder, 16 MARCH 2011 • Tampa Bay Wellness
were out of control. She knew she was in trouble, but her husband forbade her to get help. He was convinced she would change if she got help, so he said there was nothing wrong with her; he wanted her just the way she was. She felt trapped – by her body, and another poor choice in men. Now she had 2 children, was feeling worse and worse and had no support from her husband or her family. Her parents told her it was her fault she wasn’t happy. She needed to just take care of her husband and his needs; stop being selfish. She spiraled into a deep depression. By the time she was forty, she had 3 children and was in her third dysfunctional marriage. Her body was in crisis; she now needed a hysterectomy – great, something else was going wrong. By the time she was 45, her body was her enemy. Her eating habits were out of control and were her only refuge. After her hysterectomy she gained weight; lots of weight. Her fears were coming true; she was turning into her
mother and she was horrified. She felt like she was in a distorted body – her legs were skinny and her waist line felt like she was carrying around a tire-tube as a belt. Having babies never did this to her -- she later found out that this is a typical result of the hysterectomy procedure. She tried everything to feel better and lose weight. Starvation, working-out like a mad woman, all the different “fad” diets out there, and nothing worked. She even tried HCG shots and that made her hair fall out! With every diet she tried, she either lost a little and then gained back more; or her legs got skinnier and her belly got fatter. She fell deeper and deeper into a depression. Not only was she stuck in another failing relationship; she looked and felt the worst of her life. Her energy was low, her body was stiff and achy, she was irritable, moody, her mind was constantly racing and she couldn’t sleep at night, even though she was tired all the time. Her doctor said her lab work was normal, she was just getting older; he recommended anti-depressants. Her family thought she was just being a baby. Could things get any worse? Emotional stress compounded over many years can lead to a complex condition known as adrenal fatigue. This is what happened to Katie. Most of her issues were rooted in her adrenal glands and there isn’t a blood test to indentify this condition, nor are there any drug therapies that can be used for treatment. The adrenals are small glands that sit on top of your kidneys and are responsible for your “fight or flight” response. They also manage stress; whether it’s from emotional factors, pain, physical trauma or chemical exposure. Like anything else, if they get over-worked without rest, they get exhausted. This explains why, after the surgery, Katie gained all the weight around her mid-section. The trauma of the surgery caused her adrenal glands to secrete the hormone cortisol. The cortisol release causes the muscles in your legs to break down into sugar and be released in the blood – even if you don’t eat sugar. Insulin then removes that sugar and stores it as belly fat. The more stress you have, like relationship problems, insomnia, a surgical procedure, low caloric intake, or even excessive exercise, will actually cause the belly fat to increase – which is what happened to Katie. The more she starved herself, the more belly fat she gained; because the lack of food stressed her body. This increased her
weight, even though she was eating less. The more she exercised, the more she gained. Over-exercising stressed her body, causing a cortisol release which increased belly fat. The surgery created more stress, more belly fat, and more adrenal fatigue symptoms – weight gain, low energy, sleep problems, moodiness and irritability. Her body was digesting her own leg muscles and storing it as fat around her waist. The resulting “apple shape” is a direct result of adrenal stress that has gone on for too long and has developed into adrenal fatigue and burnout. Katie finally did find an answer to her problems. Once the correct problem was identified, an appropriate course of action was outlined. Treating her adrenal fatigue was not easy. She needed to slow down her exercise to just walking. She needed to follow very specific dietary guidelines to nourish her adrenal glands. She also found a natural healthcare doctor who understood the mechanisms of adrenal fatigue and used various methods such as acupuncture and acupressure techniques to specifically treat the adrenal glands so they could rest and heal. After months of treatment she finally did lose the excessive weight, but more importantly she was able to regain her health. Her emotions stabilized, her energy improved, her pain disappeared, and her sleep quality returned to normal – she never realized not sleeping through the night without waking up was a problem! Today, Katie still follows the guidelines she learned to maintain good adrenal health. Since her condition was a result of years of stress that started as a child, regular maintenance is required for her to feel her best; but that’s okay, because she’s never felt better in her entire life! l
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 with Dr. Kim Marie on WTAN-1340AM; www. FoodisMedicine.org. She’s been in private practice since 1996 and specializes in stubborn weight, hormone balancing and difficult cases. Contact her at 727-6696000. www.tampabaywellness.com
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According to Dr. Brett Scotch, DO, and Dr. Paul DiPasquale, DO, both osteopathic Otolaryngologists from Wesley Chapel, FL, insomnia is considered a persistent condition because it is subject to frequent recurrences.
“Women, older adults and people with physical or emotional difficulties tend to suffer most from insomnia,” says Dr. Scotch. Some of the impairments that can be attributed to poor sleep include: • Chronic fatigue • Inattention • Irritability • Diminished productivity • Emotional problems • Absenteeism • Frequent health complaints • Accidents
In addition, the physician will inquire about a patient’s behaviors just prior to going to bed, such as reading in bed, eating a meal, consuming alcohol or caffeine, or exercising.
Treating Insomnia While medications can be prescribed to improve sleep, there are many benefits to nonpharmacologic interventions. “Behavioral techniques are simple, cost-effective methods that can be used alone or in conjunction with medications to improve a patient’s sleep,” Dr. DiPasquale says. Below are a couple of types of non-drug treatments for insomnia:
• Sleep Hygiene Developing a sleep ritual to make the transition from regular activity to sleep, can increase one’s total sleep time and improve sleep efficiency. For example,
with a worry journal—a special diary used to record the trials and tribulations of the day along with possible solutions—people who tend to rehash their worries at night can write them down and then literally close the book on their troubles until morning.
• Stimulus Control Any number of activities can be incompatible with getting a good night’s sleep, from watching TV to reading while in bed. The goal of stimulus control is to break bad habits and to behaviorally associate the bedroom with sleep. “If people can’t fall asleep, they should leave their bed to pursue a non-stimulating activity and only return to bed when fatigue returns,” Dr. DiPasquale says. If you have concerns, you can be evaluated by an otolaryngologist (ENT or ear, nose & throat specialist). There are a variety of treatment options to reduce snoring including some completely noninvasive techniques. Your doctor will discuss all available options with you during your visit. l B r e t t S c o t ch , D . O . , F. A . O . C . O . & Pa u l D i Pasquale, D.O., F.A.A.C.S. are a board certified Otolaryngologists & Facial Plastic Surgeons that care for both adults and children. ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists, PL, is located in the Cypress Ridge Professional Center, 2311 Cypress Cove, Suite 101/Building 14 in Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. The office is located just off of SR56 and ½ mile east of I-75. To learn more about the practice, visit www.WesleyChapelENT.com, or call (813) 929-6673.
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WEIGHT TRAINING
Females & Muscle the truth will set you strong!! By Ashley Poptodorova
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n all my years of educating and teaching about the joys of a healthy lifestyle – this is among one of the most amazing topics yet also one of the hardest for people to understand. Get ready for one of the biggest contributors to you reaching your goals ladies! Not long ago, I was a on the “other” side. That is, females who had no idea about the importance of weight training. I was afraid of building muscle for fear that I would look like a man. I did not want large muscles protruding from underneath my cute tanks. No way!! I used to be a cardio queen, pounding the pavements for brisk walks or doing the elliptical once or even TWICE per day!
I was getting frustrated too that in my quest to lose weight, I was left with sagging skin. I remember clearly a time that I did a push up and my abdominal skin almost touched the ground! AHHH! Frustrating to say the least. All of this hard work and the results were still not pleasing. Upon meeting Alexander (my adoring hubby) I was introduced to weight training. Fearful as I was of the unknown, I knew that I had nothing to lose. I trusted him and I knew that what I was doing was not yielding the results I was looking for. A tight, toned body was what I was on a mission for! So began my love affair with weight training! I was just so pleased to see my body tighten and firm up unlike ever before! I had more energy than I had ever had and I was eating 20 MARCH 2011 • Tampa Bay Wellness
more clean nutritious foods than ever before! I was actually able to eat MORE and continue to lose body fat all while shaping and toning my body. Fantastic!! What was happening here though? I was always of the mindset that I would “bulk” up or look manly and this was FAR from the truth! My body still as looked feminine as ever only I had no hanging skin and my glutes were harder and rounder than ever! My arms were shapely and I was prouder than ever to sport tank tops and sleeveless shirts…. ALL because of weight training! Before I get into all of the many joys of weight training I want to squash one major fallacy and that is muscle makes ladies bulk and look manly.
NOT TRUE! Women do not and cannot naturally produce as much testosterone as males do and therefore can’t produce large amounts of muscle mass merely by touching weights. Remember, toning and having nice “lean” muscle looks completely different than what you may see on a female bodybuilder. What I found to be happening when my body responded so lovely to the weights were several factors. • I started to increase my metabolism… big time! • I was turning into a fat burning machine. www.tampabaywellness.com
• I was able to eat more, do less cardio and sustain my energy with the nice lean muscle I was building. • My body started to shape and tone unlike anything I had experienced before and I started to see the natural shape of my body. This does not include the strength and flexibility I was building with my weight training routine. When you perform the exercises through their full range of motion, flexibility will increase. Another common fallacy is that you can turn FAT into MUSCLE or the other way around. You must work to build muscle while simultaneously watching your nutrition and cardiovascular protocol to drop your fat pounds. Building muscle however, aids in this process because you are creating a more metabolically active body! The more metabolically active you are, the easier it is to burn fat. It’s a beautiful thing! Ladies, take it from me! You can go to my website www.aapfitness.com and see my before pics and my after pics! I took my body from 208 pounds and was able to lose 80 pounds and shape my body to where it is today. I am nice lean muscle and I feel better than I have in my ENTIRE life! I want to leave you with just a few more benefits of weight training: • Stress reduction! It is empowering ladies to pick up those cool weights on a stressful day! You are providing your body with countless other benefits all while reducing stress.
Yoga Pose Revolved Triangle Pose
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(Parivritta Trikonsana) This is a fun pose, that will increase strength, flexibility and balance . Stand in Mountain pose, take your right foot forward, left foot back so your feet are about 4 feet apart. Turn your back foot (left foot) out to about sixty degrees. Align the heel of your forward (right) foot with the arch of your back foot (left). Rotate your torso, to the right until it faces your forward (right) leg. Lift your quadriceps, turn your left thigh inward (inner spiral) Press your back foot firmly into the ground and keep it strongly grounded (organic energy) throughout the pose. Turn your torso to the right, while extending your left arm and torso forward. Set the hand on the right side of your forward foot. (Or, use a block, as in the photo) Bring the right hip back and the left hip forward, as you continue to lift your quads and rotate your thighs. Press the femur bones back, Bring your right arm up, aligned with your shoulder. Extend and stretch that arm from the shoulder to the finger tips. Turn your head and gaze at your hand. As you inhale lengthen the spine and as you exhale twist deeper to the right from the bottom of the spine. Unwind on an inhalation and repeat on the other side.
• Prevents the loss of lean body mass that can happen from dieting and/or aging. • Strengthens bones and connective tissue along with your muscle! • Excellent to help with injury prevention, balance and coordination. • After an intense weight training session you can burn calories for HOURS after your workout! Ladies, if you are unsure of how to weight train it is important that you seek the knowledge of fitness professionals like myself but once you learn what you need to do you will be set! You will experience some of the greatest returns ever! Do not be afraid of the one thing that could possibly add years to your life, shape to your body and a strong overall wellbeing! I look forward to hopefully seeing you in the gym and if you have ANY questions feel free to connect with me on my website or Facebook! Just look up AAP Fitness! Now the truth will set you strong! ~Ashley Poptodorova www.aapfitness.com www.tampabaywellness.com
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al? e It H n a C ow H e’ve heard so much lately about nd a Healing and different kinds of y g r Energy work. There is Holistic ne E healing, Naturopathic healing, Medical Qigong Is
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on and on. Just what is Energy and how can it heal? Webster’s Dictionary describes Energy as “a vigorous exertion of power”; okay, but how does it work?
How Energy Works Everything is composed of resonance and vibration. These two components make up all things. A rock has a slow vibration and mammals have a higher vibration. Resonance is how we respond to our environment, and the things in it. If you set six Grandfather clocks up on one side of a wall and six on the opposing side of the wall, all of the pendulums will swing back and forth willy-nilly, but after a period of time, they will all swing together at the same time. Mass and Energy are interchangeable. And that both space and time are not absolute. The most important consequence of this is that Mass is nothing but a form of Energy. So, everything is a
form of Energy. Objects at rest have stored Energy. Trees, Rocks, Dogs, Water and People are all made up of Energy, in one form or another. The entire body is an electromagnetic field. That field can be altered with energy. If you adjust the energy flow you may affect a change in its condition and change a harmful cell growth into a harmless growth, i.e.; cancer cells. This means that Energy can exist as either solid matter or as non-solid matter, such as a beam of light. Radio waves, microwaves and X-rays are all forms of pure non-solid Energy. X-rays and microwaves being the worst of them. An experiment done
with seeds showed that seeds grown in tap water did fairly well, creek water did very well and microwave water died.
Where Does Energy Come From? Energy is all around us, everywhere in all different wavelengths and frequencies. From Energies with very short wavelengths, like Cosmic Radiation and X-rays, to very long wave lengths such as Radio waves and Infra Red waves. Energy is also produced by our bodies from the food and liquids we ingest. “WE ARE WHAT WE EAT.”
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Everyday our bodies are being hit with these Energies from many different sources. We don’t see it, but we know it is there. When we speak, our voice saying words has released sound waves of Energy causing ripples in the air around us. When we think, our brains release wavelengths of Energy. Thought is the most powerful energy in the universe. With thought we can do anything energetically! Can Energy Be Measured? To the Scientific community, Energy is something measurable with specific instruments to detect for example, heat, light, or cosmic radiation. The Energy used in Healing is equally real, with the measuring device being that exquisitely sensitive one, the human body. Our bodies are receiving stations for Energy and also transmitters of Energy. We here at the Sentient Temple use a computer program that proves the effectiveness of Medical Qigong. It is called a Heart Rate Variability, and shows the change in the body before and after treatment.
About Our MultiBody System We are made up of a multi-body system, not just the physical body. We have an Etheric Body, an Emotional Body, a Mental Body and an Astral Body. Things don’t just affect us physically; we are affected on all levels. When we think thoughts,
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these non-solid forms of Energy go out into our multi system body and greatly affect us. In Medical Qigong, we call this the “Shen” Spirit, “QI” energy, and “Jing” physical, and all of these must be addressed in order to successfully heal.
Healing Balances Energy We all have storage centers in our bodies that store Energy, and Energy patterns. Some of these are called Chakras, Dantians, and the Taji Pole. The Chakras and Dantians align themselves with the Taji Pole. We can have Energy Patterns stored from events that happened yesterday as well as from many years ago or many lives ago. Some of these patterns will be happy memories and some of them will be unpleasant and painful memories of something that happened to us. Sometimes we stash them away deep into some recess in our Hippocampus in our brains, and in our Qi fields (the Energy field around us), and try to forget about them, but they don’t really go away. Disease is a manifestation of unbalanced Energy. Healing then is a way of balancing Energy. In Medical Qigong, we state, “Doctors treat, God heals.” Negative Forms of Energy Throughout our lives we pick up negative forms of Energy, such as Fear, Doubt, Anger, Judgment, Criticism, Blame and others. Negative energy can also be directed at us from other
people (consciously or unconsciously), psychic vampires, enemies, sorcerers or hateful people. There are many ways to balance your Energy. One approach is to balance your energy through Medical Qigong or Qigong exercise, and another the Ho’oponopono mantra “I am sorry, please forgive me, I love you and I thank you”. When doing this mantra, you direct it to the Divine, whoever that is for you. See the Divine returning the healing energy of the mantra back at you, and once you feel full of Divine healing energy, direct the mantra to The Divine within yourself. “I am sorry for anything I might have done to myself, I forgive myself, I thank myself and I LOVE MYSELF.” When a trained energy worker works with you to help balance your Energy, for many, the process of Healing is accelerated. Dr Rev Dennis Alexander, PhD, DMQ (China) is the founder of the Sentient Temple College of Alternative Medicine and the National College of Medical Qigong. He is the former Florida Director of the International Institute of Medical Qigong. Dennis received his Doctor of Medical Qigong (DMQ) from the International Institute of Medical Qigong in Palm Desert California and is also registered at the Overseas College of Medical Qigong, Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China. Contact: 727-323-2793
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ove over Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler and Carl Jung there’s a new wave in mental health and it is called Rapid Resolution Therapy. It’s a unique and powerful approach that is brief, painless and allows for a rapid resolution from the negative effect s of any current issue or past event. The final result is a feeling of renewed emotional freedom. Rapid Resolution Therapy or RRT is the “brain child’ of Dr. Jon Connelly PhD., who initially developed this mode of treatment for trauma survivors. These methods worked so well it was expanded to help all clients. In particular, not only has RRT been found to be highly effective when clearing a traumatic event but also when addressing other issues such as abuse, anxiety, panic, depression, fear/phobias, PTSD, anger, grief or weight loss. So how does all this work?! The premise is based on how trauma is encoded in the brain, how we process, store and utilize information, perceive time, view basic emotions and respond to “stuff” in general. During an RRT session, the therapist will guide the client through specific processes such as multi-level communication, establishing connection, utilizing creative visualizations, changing internal geography and perceived identity. These processes engage many facets of the mind but on a much deeper level. Engaging the
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Fast and immediate results have many benefits, the obvious one is feeling better immediately which means you will be actually looking forward to resolving your issues, the second is with faster results you spend less time in therapy which is extremely appealing to clients when their time is at a premium. But I like the one about feeling good and getting clear sooner rather than later! Clients have the intelligence within themselves to get unstuck and move forward, sometimes we just need a little help and direction. Rapid Resolution Therapy is a phenomenal way to help people who currently want to change the way they were thinking, feeling, acting or reacting around an issue or event and who desire to move forward with their lives. RRT is currently being researched at Georgia State University, has been cited in the Sept 2010 Soldiers Magazine of the US Army, and Colonel S. RichieMelvan, Ph.D., and D. Vines, Ph.D. book on combat nurses in Iraq and Afghanistan entitled Angel Walk . Laura Delle Donne, LMHC, CHt is an RRT Master Practitioner and is currently in private practice with North Star Counseling Services in Tampa. 813.416.9577/www.your guide to clarity .com. www.tampabaywellness.com
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Balance & Bliss Academy of Ayurveda is offering information sessions about our Ayurvedic Practitioner Training program - Saturday 3/5 at 11 am and Thursday 3/10, Wednesday 3/16, Tuesday 3/22, Monday 3/28 at 6 pm – for more information call 727-417-4006
Sacred Women’s Retreat ~ Title: Now I Become Myself; Walking the Edge of Authenticity. April 15-17, 2011. St. Pete Beach, FL. An opportunity for women to gather in sacred space to explore, integrate, express and celebrate our authentic selves through are, meditation and movement. Registration is $325. before March 25 ($375 after). More info: susan@happiness-information.com or www.creativeretreats.net/retreats
THANK YOU MAMA FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER & BOUTIQUE TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Thank You Mama, St. Petersburg’s premier family wellness center & boutique will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be information and activities for the whole family including first viewing of the children’s boutique, tours of the healing space and free family classes. Thank You Mama is an innovative concept in healthy family living offering mother tested products that support an eco-savvy lifestyle, alternative medicine for the entire family and in-depth educational and fitness opportunities. Thank You Mama is located at 1511 4th St N in St. Petersburg, for more information call 727-2897250 or email jennifer@thankyou-mama.com. Micheline Berry Master Class Series - March 5th – March 6th Deepen your personal practice as a laboratory for exploring the creative healing potential of vinyasa flow yoga. Come join Micheline Berry and the 2011 teacher trainees in a Prana Flow Master Class. Level 2/3 practitioners recommended March 5th 7:00 – 9:00am, March 6th 8:30 – 10:30am $30 each $50 for both. Yogani Studios, 1112 W. Platt, S. Tampa, www.yogani.com (813)2519668
MARCH 8-14 Natural beauty event! Dr. hermann and dr bertoncini offering free infared skin analysis. The doctors will discuss treatments with you one-on-one. Treatments include acupuncture face lifts. Nutrition for skin care and acne and hormone balancing for skin. All attendees will receive free chair massage as well. St pete date: March 8, 2011 from 10-2 Call 727-2782993. Tampa dates: March 8, from 10-2 AND March 10th from 4-8 pm. Call 813-902-9559 Yoga Stops Traffick: 108 Sun Salutations Community Event - March 12th - This is a one-day global Yoga event to raise awareness about human trafficking in India and around the world. On MARCH 12th 2011 Yogis everywhere will roll out their Yoga mats to take a stand against trafficking and show their support to its millions of victims. Yoga Studio instructors from the surrounding Tampa, Brandon & St. Petersburg area will join together to lead and assist participants through a full series of 108 Surya Namaskar Sun Salutations in support of this global effort. The event will be followed by a special Crystal Bowl Sound Healing offering and Yoga Nidra meditation relaxation. Let’s join together to through 26 MARCH 2011 • Tampa Bay Wellness
FREE SEMINAR Anew U Diet ClinicLearn the Ideal Protein Method to lose weight naturally without drugs*lose fat*maintain muscle*improve energy*stabilize blood sugar*understand affects of food. March 15th 6:30-8:00 PM. Hampton Inn, 5628 W. Waters Avenue. Registration 813-885-2920. Unique Yoga Festival Transpires in Tampa Bay - Rasa-Lila Fest to unite the Tampa Bay yoga and wellness community April 16, 9am-midnight Camp Keystone, Odessa For more information visit www.yogatampabay.com or call Nathan at 813-495-4505. Camp Keystone is located at 19282 Crescent Rd. Odessa FL 33556.
Yoga and help Odanadi put an end to human trafficking. 8:30 – 11:00 a.m., All Donations go directly to Odanadi. : Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602 (Under the portico of the Museum overlooking Curtis Hixon Park & Hillsborough River. Contact Yogani Studios (813)251-9668 Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk with Bhante Upananda, March 13th & 27th, 10a-12n. Experience morning meditation and Dharma Talks with an ordained Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, who has been practicing and training for over 30 years. (Suggested Donation: $10). Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Center @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www.RaydianceWellness.com.
Crystal Bowl Meditation with ELUV (from WMNF Radio), Wednesday, March 16th, 7-8:30pm. Let go and relax as you take a journey of sound while enjoying the powerful vibrations of singing Crystal Bowls and other instruments. Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Center @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www.RaydianceWellness.com. ($20 early bird, $25 at the door) (Third Wednesday every month) Natural Solutions for Allergies– Wed 3/16/11 – 6:30PM Palm Harbor Natural Foods – Dr. Mary Riggin, popular speaker, radio show host and allergy specialist will discuss natural methods available. Please call to reserve your seat 727-669-6000 – www.HealingTouchOM. com www.FoodisMedicine.org Drum Circle with Kevin “K.D.” Dennis, Friday, March 18th, 8:00pm Drumming circles that flow from directed rhythms
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and rounds to cut-loose, free-flowing drumming! Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Center @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www. RaydianceWellness.com. (Donations: We pass the hat for this circle leader )(Third Friday every month). Belly Dance with Lady “D.J.” Darjuxena, Friday, March 18th, 7:00pm. Learn confidence while working out every part of your body through the beautiful art of belly dance. Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Center @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www. RaydianceWellness.com. ($15 per class)(Third Friday every month). Monthly Mini Retreat: Soul of the Leader Fri . Mar. 18, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, lunch following Retreat, relax and regroup with other spirituality minded people. Come experience boundless spirituality and joyful service RSVP online at www.EsperanzaInterfaithCenter.com Call Rev. Maria Pierre, 813-293-9410 HerbalWise Solutions for Menopause; Saturday, March 19 4-6pm; $30 by Mar 12; $40 by March 17. Join Deserie Valloreo for this interactive information session where you learn diet, lifestyle and botanical solutions for addressing menopausal symptoms. Visit www.livingroomyoga.com to register or call (727) 826-4754. Living Room Yoga, 1608 29th Ave. N, St. Pete, FL 33713. Karuna Reiki® Intensive - March 1920, 2011 - Karuna Reiki opens us up to greater compassion. Heal karmic wounds. Learn 10 new symbols for your healer’s toolbox and explore sound healing. This intensive includes all three levels of Karuna training. Prereq. Reiki Master for six months. Includes manual and registration with the International Center for Reiki Training www.reiki.org 10am-4pm, each day, $348 (with $50 deposit) or $300 in advance Achievement and Relaxation Center in S. Tampa. Please reserve your space at www. wheelsoflight.org. (888) 361-0450 Yin Yoga - Sunday March 20th - Learn about Yin Yoga and the benefits of this quiet, but powerful practice that encourages the body to open as each pose is held passively for several minutes. Class is open to all levels. Your Yoga practice will reach new heights as you become more grounded and peaceful through this ancient practice. Sunday 2 – 4 pm $25, Yogani
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Studios, 1112 W. Platt, S. Tampa, www.yogani. com (813)251-9668 YogaBiz 101 Tampa- Music, blogs and marketing for yoga teachers! Sun, March 20 2-4pm at the Lotus Pond (6201 Lynn Rd) join Roger McKeever exploring the ins and outs of collecting music, organizing itunes and creating dynamic music playlists. You will also learn how to promote your gifts and define your student base using blogs, newsletters and networking sites like facebook and twitter. Cost $30, register in advance. For more info or to register visit www.yogalotusroom.com or call (813)961.3160.
MARCH 21-28 Freedom from Pain of Fibromyalgia – Dr. Mark Carlo D.C. will discuss how Fibromyalgia affects your body & how natural therapies can increase energy & reduce pain. Dr. Carlo will describe how new cold laser therapy helps with this chronic condition. Please join us on Thursday, March 24th at 6:30pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com The Skinny Thinking Experience: Heal Your Relationship with Food, Weight, and Your Body with Laura Katleman-Prue Fri March 25 6-8:30pm; Sat March 26 12:30-7:30pm;Sunday March 27 9am-12pm. $195 by March 18; $225 by March 23. Come to Friday only for $15 early pay or $25 late pay and then decide about the rest of the weekend. Register by check, phone or at www.livingroomyoga.biz. Living Room Yoga, 1608 29th Ave N, St. Pete, FL 33713 (727) 826-4754. Fight for Air Climb Tampa - Are you UP for the challenge? The American Lung Association of the Gulf Coast’s 6th annual Fight For Air Climb Tampa is on March 26, 2011. Runners or walkers will climb their way up the 42-floors, 914-steps in the Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Tampa. Sign- up today individually or as a team at www.fightforairclimbtampa.org. For more information, call or email the American Lung Association at 727828-0724, Dcohen@lungfla.org The 9 Hormones that Influence Weight Loss –Sat 3/26/11- 10:30A Palm Harbor Natural Foods – Dr. Mary Riggin, popular speaker, radio show host and stubborn
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WELLNESS Calendar weight and hormone specialist will discuss natural methods available. Please call to reserve your seat 727-669-6000 – www.HealingTouchOM. com www.FoodisMedicine.org Reiki III Training Workshop, Saturday, March 26th, 1-4pm. Master your natural healing abilities! This training workshop will seal your Reiki Master practice making you a finely tuned channel of universal healing energies. Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Center @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www.RaydianceWellness.com. Graceful Stress Management Tampa- Sat, March 26 10am-1pm join Val Spies E-RYT-500 and Gary DuDell, Ph.D., LMHC at the Lotus Pond (6201 Lynn Rd) for this workshop focusing on specific methods to increase compassion and keep our spirits up during challenging times. There will be a lively blend of presentation and experiential activities, including breath-work and relaxation techniques. Cost $35, register in advance. For more info or to register visit www.yogalotusroom.com or call (813)961.3160. Cirque Extravaganza at the Conmy Center, Dunedin. Beautiful aerialists, bouncing acrobats, exotic contortionists, endearing characters and bafoonery for all ages. Sat. March 26th VIP seating 6:00pm, Show 7:00pm Sun. March 27th VIP seating 1:00pm, Show 2:00pm VIP Tickets $30.00, General Admission $15.00 For tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/141130 or Dance & Circus Arts 727-461-0098. More info www.fairiesinc.org.
MARCH 29-31 The FOOD LIFE SYNERGY Program! (Cooking & Nutritional Education Classes), Wednesday, March 30th, 7-9pm, RETHINK YOUR
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RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD! Our classes guide you to understanding what your body really needs for nutritional health and lifelong wellness. Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Center @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www.RaydianceWellness.com. ($35 per class; Save $25 with purchase of five classes)(Last Wednesday each month) Real Advances in Health – In the last 20 years there has been much hype about new tests and new drugs but with no real results in making people feel better or healthier. Dr. Stephan Nedd will discuss real advances in health without drugs or surgery. Please join us on Thursday, March 31st at 6:30pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 more info @ www.naturesfoodpatch.com
ON-GOING SUNDAYS Sunday 11PM Tan Talk 1340AM – Food is the First Medicine (FitFM) Radio Show – Dr. Kim Marie and Dr. Mary Riggin discuss the issues, the facts, and the corporate fascist entities that are destroying our food supply. Listen weekly and learn what you can to do to protect you and your family from this insidious poisoning of our society! Online anytime: www.FoodisMedicine.org
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WELLNESS Calendar Let’s release that holiday weight and then some! Register at www.livingroomyoga.biz or call (727) 826-4754 today! Living Room Yoga, 1608 29th Ave N, St. Pete, FL 33713 Tampa Bay Buddhist Community: Mindfulness Meditation & Buddhist Philosophy - Every Wednesday 6:00 –8:00 p.m. Learn the secret to experiencing mental clarity. If you are interested or have friends who may be interested in a class in Tampa, please email info@meditationsarasota.com or call 941.323.3372. The suggested donation is $15 per class or $60 per month. Wednesdays 6 -7 pm Suggested donation $15 or $60 per month Yogani Studios, 1112 W. Platt, S. Tampa, www.yogani.com (813)251-9668
Future EVENTS We will be having our 2nd Annual Free Skin Cancer Screening on Monday May 2, 2011 as part of “Melanoma Monday”. Appointments are required, and we will also have samples of sunscreen and literature for anyone that gets screened. (813) 929-6673 for more info
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