Fighting Cancer through Nutrition

Appleseed Health Foods is delighted to join forces with The Cancer Project and local instructor Susie Fricker to share the importance of good nutrition with the community. With 35-60% of cancer risk related to diet and most Americans unaware of this connection, The Cancer Project set out in a new direction with the development of the Food for Life program that serves more than 100 cities nationwide. Designed by physicians and registered dieticians, each class includes information about how foods work to promote or discourage cancer growth and provides cooking demonstrations of simple and healthy recipes. The Cancer Project promotes cancer prevention and survival through a better understanding of cancer causes, particularly the link between nutrition and cancer. The four-class series includes: Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer; Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods; Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives; and Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays beginning July 7 from 6-8pm at Appleseed Health Foods, 1007 Pathfinder Way, Rockledge (321-631-1444 ~ www.appleseedhealth,com). Cost is $65 per person and students can register at www.cancerproject.org/classes. For more information, call 321-652-0563 or email susie.fricker@yahoo.com.

Acupuncturist Relocates to Indialantic

Jamin Nichols Acupuncture: Ancient Medicine for Modern Health is excited to announce his new office in the Aquarian Dreams building. Jamin provides help with many health problems through acupuncture, contemporary oriental medicine, gentle Japanese acupuncture, Chinese herbology, as well as prevention and maintenance for physical and emotional well-being.

Jamin is a graduate of the Florida School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, obtaining his national certification and Florida acupuncture license. He received his MAOM from Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine (DRCOM) and has been a faculty member and clinic supervisor with the college since 2002. Jamin trained extensively with Dr. Leon Hammer, president of DRCOM in the arts of Contemporary Oriental Medicine and Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis and internationally known author of Dragon Rises, Red Bird Flies: Psychology and Chinese Medicine and Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: A Contemporary Approach. Jamin also trained in Toyohari, a gentle Japanese style of acupuncture that involves non-insertion techniques as well as attended national and international trainings with some of the top teachers from Japan.

Jamin Nichols’ Acupuncture office is located at 414 N. Miramar Ave., Hwy A1A, Indialantic in the Aquarian Dreams building. For more information, call 321-759-9040 or 321-729- 2010.

Brennan Practitioner completes Advanced Studies

Beth Lambdin of Cocoa Beach Wellness Center is pleased to offer Brennan Integration Work (BIW) after recently completing the two-year Advanced Studies program at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH). BIW uniquely uses the human energy consciousness system to address deeply rooted sources of pain that manifest in distorted thoughts, emotional pain, and physical discomfort. “BIW sessions are fabulous for individuals looking for a body-centered therapeutic process within a spiritual framework,” says Beth. “Sessions can be especially helpful in addressing depression, anxiety, and grief, as well as chronic conditions resistant to conventional treatments like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.” Clients have the choice to integrate hour-long sessions within a hands-on energy Brennan Healing Science session. Beth holds Master’s degrees in business and special education and is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She has six years of specialized training at BBSH and has undergone her own personal process work in order to become a more compassionate and effective healing presence with her clients.

Special offer for new clients, $50. Package discounts available. Office is located at 236 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. For more information, call 321-298-2743 or e-mail beth@bethlambdin.com.

Organic Produce Co-op Expands

Lily’s Organic Produce is pleased to announce the success and expansion of a newly formed organic produce and natural foods co-op. The co-op offers three different sizes of fresh organic produce boxes every Tuesday along with a variety of all-natural grocery items including cage-free, organic eggs. The co-op was founded by a group of moms tired of the high price of organic produce from grocery stores. “It can be very expensive to eat fresh, organic food, especially for a family,” says Brandy Arrajj. “We found the solution: fresh organics at wholesale prices in your community.” Volunteer coordinators provide pick-up at six different Brevard locations, keeping overhead to a minimum, so the savings is passed down to members. The large box is $30 and contains about a dozen varieties of the most commonly eaten fruits and vegetables. Brandy adds, “Many of the members have found this size box to be ideal for meal planning for an entire week.”

The co-op has no fee and no commitment to buy every week. To order, email frutnnuts@aol.com or call 321-795-3458. For more information, visit www.lilysorganicproduce.com.

MELT Available in Vero Beach

The MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) Method will now be available beyond Brevard County. Advanced instructor Christine Purdy is now sharing her time among three centers: Custom Fit of Brevard in downtown Melbourne as well as Christi's Family Fitness Center and The Club@Spine & Sport both in Vero Beach. MELT is a gentle, relaxing class that utilizes soft foam rollers and various small balls for feet and hands to reduce aches and stiffness in neck, shoulders, hips, and back. It aligns the joints and rehydrates the connective tissue bringing the body to an ideal state. “The MELT Method (as seen on TV with Regis & Kelly), is a revolutionary approach to self-treatment for pain-free living that helps you stay healthy, youthful, and active for a lifetime,” says Christine.

Christine teaches classes throughout the area and takes private and duet appointments including in-home. For more information call 914-497-4375 or email cpurdy45@aol.com.

New Book Reveals Law of Attraction Details

Dr. David Che announces the release of his new book, The Total Law of Attraction. This book is a direct and practical approach to explaining the inner secrets of the mind to help anyone attract their desires.

Inside Total Law Of Attraction Dr. Che avoids the usual motivational approach and goes straight to the point. He explains how modern quantum physics is proving that our thoughts and especially our emotions create our physical reality. Dr. Che goes in depth on the subject of the subconscious mind. “This is of extreme fundamental importance to understanding the law of attraction, but it is amazing how often it is neglected. Using the law of attraction to successfully attract our desires is a scientific process and requires one to understand many details for it to work properly,” explains Dr. Che.

In The Total Law of Attraction you will find out: why positive thinking alone does not work, why believing is not just wishful thinking, what is the one law that is directly opposite but of equal importance to the law of attraction, and why thinking about your desire too much can actually prevent you from getting it. Dr. Che offers step-by-step instruction for how to apply the law of attraction in an easy to read, common sense style.

For more information visit www.TotalLawofAttraction.com. The book is available on bluenotebooks.com or amazon.com.

Health and Wealth Summit in West Palm Beach

Health City is launching its national tour by hosting the annual Health and Wealth Summit in West Palm Beach on July 23-26 at the West Palm Beach Marriott.

Keynote speakers include: T. Collin Campbell - The China Study, Viktoras Kulvinskas - grandfather of the living food movement, Dr. Brian Clement - Director of Hippocrates, Paul Nison - Daylight Diet, Vicki Latham - PA and Woman’s Health Educator, John Eagle Freedom - Founder of Health City, Jim and Sherri Wear - Lifemax founders, and many other top Health Educators.

On Sunday and Monday, Jackie and Gideon Graff, with six other raw food chefs, will host, demonstrate and tantalize your taste buds with their award winning gourmet recipes to encourage you in your transition to the Living Raw Food Lifestyle. The cost is $150 and includes all the food so that you can taste the difference.

The Health City event is $30 for one day, $60 for all 3 days and seating is limited. For more information call 888-572-3132 or register online at www.healthandwealthsummit.com. The Marriott is located at 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Call 800-376-2292 and ask for the special rate for Health City: $89 per night. Exhibition booths are still available.

Melbourne Reiki Level I Class

The Herb Corner is pleased to offer a Reiki Level I class this month. Reiki (ray-key) is the Japanese word for universal life energy. It is an ancient form of holistic healing and a technique given to restore harmony and balance to the human energy field. People who have experienced Reiki report they felt more relaxed, less stressed, and decreased pain after receiving a Reiki session. Students will learn the history and traditional teachings of Reiki, meditation techniques, the series of hands on techniques/modalities for giving a session to themselves as well as for another person. Students will receive the four Reiki level I attunements as taught and required in the traditional Reiki teachings. A notebook is provided which includes most of the class content, Reiki lineage, information regarding the history of Reiki, information on the chakras, human energy field, the hand techniques/positions, and recommended books on Reiki.

The class will be held Sunday, July 18 from 9am-6:30pm at The Herb Corner, 277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne. Cost is $145 and pre-registration is required.

Asian Massage/Yoga Techniques

Jenna Lomazzo is happy to announce her return from the Far East where she learned and practiced unique Asian modalities. Jenna learned Thai massage in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, helped open the world-renowned Pure Yoga Studio in Hong Kong where she taught yoga for four years, and studied with many of today’s great masters, including Ana Forrest, Mark Whitwell, and the Jivamuktis. Jenna offers private, semi-private and group yoga sessions from beginner to advanced in various styles such as yin, hatha, vinyasa, core, Bikram, and internal cleansing techniques. She also provides shiatsu, Thai massage, CranioSacral therapy, meditation techniques, and Swedish massage. In order to achieve a more personalized treatment, Jenna integrates all of these therapies and techniques tailored to individual needs. Jenna is a LMT, Shiatsu Practitioner, and certified yoga instructor (ERYT-500 with Yoga Alliance). She is a graduate of the Humanities Center School of Massage/Institute of Allied Health, the Shiatsu Institute, as well as Byron Katie’s The School for The Work in Los Angeles.

Jenna teaches Bikram classes at Yoga w/Helena on Highland Ave, Melbourne on Tuesdays at 9am. For more information, call 321-427-6049 or email jgirlyoga@gmail.com.

Myofascial Unwinding in Indian Harbour Beach

Julie O’Neill, LMT, would like to announce her completion of the 4th John F. Barnes Myofascial Release seminar that focused on movement facilitation of Myofascial Unwinding. Myofascial Release is a gentle non-invasive technique that offers lasting results. Fascia is a multi-layered three dimensional web that runs throughout the body, surrounding every muscle, bone, nerve, and blood vessel, all the way to the cellular level. “Myofascial Unwinding is the body’s innate wisdom to heal. Sometimes the body needs to return to a specific position in order for complete healing to occur,” explains Julie. “Myofascial unwinding supports each individual in reaching these positions.” Julie has been practicing massage therapy for nine years and has not found a more unique approach to whole body healing.

For more information, call 321-223-5468, email helpinghandsfl@cfl.rr.com, or visit www.myofascialrelease.com. Julie is located at Jade Palms Health and Healing Center, 1413 S. Patrick Dr., Suite 4, in Indian Harbour Beach.

Create the Life of Your Dreams Workshop

KC Barkley is excited to announce her one-day workshop that teaches how to create the life of your dreams though inner peace and clarity by applying the first three steps of The LifeLine Technique. Participants will learn how to intentionally interpret and transform symptoms, stress and disease into meaningful, valuable and empowering experiences of life. “The 1-2-3 Plan holds the key to recognizing the crucial role the subconscious mind plays in the body’s inherent design to heal, regenerate and be whole. Applying these techniques will forever change the way you perceive yourself and the world at large,” states KC.

This workshop is based on Dr. Darren Weissman’s new ground-breaking book Awakening to the Secret Code of Your Mind, which will be available for purchase at the workshop. Ms. Barkley recently trained with Dr. Weissman in Chicago to become one of 50 trainers in the country authorized to conduct this workshop to be held July 24th from 10am-5pm.

Call 772-473-8341 for more information and workshop location. KC also offers private LifeLine sessions.

LifeLine Technique Workshop

KC Barkley is excited to announce a one-day workshop that teaches how to create the life of your dreams though inner peace and clarity by applying the first three steps of The LifeLine Technique. The workshop is based on Dr. Darren Weissman’s new groundbreaking book, Awakening to the Secret Code of Your Mind. Participants will learn how to intentionally interpret and transform symptoms, stress, and disease into meaningful, valuable, and empowering experiences of life. “The 1-2-3 Plan holds the key to recognizing the crucial role the subconscious mind plays in the body’s inherent design to heal, regenerate, and be whole,” states KC. “Applying these techniques will forever change the way you perceive yourself and the world at large.” KC recently trained with Dr. Weissman in Chicago to become one of 50 trainers in the country authorized to conduct this workshop. KC also offers private LifeLine sessions.

The workshop will be held Saturday, July 24, from 10am-5pm. Call 772-473-8341 for more information and workshop location.

Infrared Technology in Melbourne

New Energy Thermal Diagnostics is excited to be able to provide infrared thermography to local residents. Infrared thermography is a leading-edge energy tool used in uncovering hidden problems in buildings utilizing a technique that produces visible images from thermal patterns. Infrared thermography enables real-time non-destructive analysis of building envelopes, roofs, and electrical systems. Specific applications include water intrusion, commercial roofing surveys, energy surveys, after storm assessment reports, and more. In addition to helping assess existing buildings, the infrared thermography can be used for new building projects. By using this technology throughout the entire construction process, builders and roofers can have confidence that they will reach quality control measures, meet building regulations, and ensure the building’s overall efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and comfort. Evolution of this technology has reached a point where it is now possible to perform infrared thermal scans and diagnose issues that are invisible through normal inspection processes. New Energy Thermal Diagnostics is one of the few companies in Florida that specializes in performing thermal imaging that uncovers and identifies potential hidden building defects in commercial, multi-family, and residential properties through infrared thermography surveys.

For more information visit www.NewEnergyThermal.com.

Health Food Store Opens in Indian Harbour Beach

Owners Leah and Steven Barrera announce the opening of Naturally Nuts & More in Indian Harbour Beach. Naturally Nuts & More offers a variety of organic grains, seeds and nuts. Each item can be purchased pre-packaged or ordered in bulk. Other items include organic and natural crackers, cereals, pastas, veggie chips, dried fruits, baked goods, and even chocolate chip cookies.

They also offer tofu, butter and margarine alternatives, free range eggs, natural cheeses, gluten-free products and fermented tempeh – a meat-alternative soy product that is high in protein.

The store makes fresh smoothies, served with all-natural ingredients. They also carry a variety of all-natural health and beauty items, including cosmetics, shampoos and skin care products.

“A misconception about organic and natural foods is that it is extremely expensive. Our products are affordable and discounted often,” explains Leah. “Whenever I get a discount on products from my suppliers, I pass that discount down to my customers.”

Naturally Nuts & More is located at 981 Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite B, Indian Harbour Beach. Hours are Monday – Friday 10am-7pm, and Saturday from 9am-6pm. For more information call 321-777-0011 or email naturallynuts@att.net.

Music Therapy for Brain Function

Nikki Copelin, musician and mother of two autistic sons, has founded Advance Music Therapy in order to help people improve brain function. Nikki is a certified provider for The Listening Program, a music listening therapy that provides engaging brain stimulation to improve performance in school, work, and life. Nikki offers customized listening programs utilizing specially prepared classical music and digitally enhanced/altered frequencies that stimulate different areas of brain function such as motor skills, speech/language, creativity, and motivation. “This form of music therapy benefits anyone looking to improve their memory or language skills,” says Nikki. “It also benefits autistic children, people with Parkinson’s, and people with Dyslexia.”

For more information, call Advance Music Therapy at 321-726-6812 or email redheadmusic@yahoo.com.

Smoothies Benefit Breast Cancer

Planet Smoothie is honored to announce the launch of the Pink Promise Smoothie™ to benefit Susan G. Komen For the Cure®, an organization dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and the search for a cure for breast cancer. The Pink Promise Smoothie features an antioxidant-rich blend of pomegranate juice, ruby red grapefruit juice, strawberries, and their proprietary yogurt, Pro-Yo, which is sweetened with stevia and contains both prebiotics and probiotics. “Incorporating prebiotic fiber is essential to the efficiency of probiotic cultures to enhance immunity and digestive benefits,” explains Donna Shields, MS, RD, LD, nutrition and recipe consultant for Planet Smoothie. “The added prebiotic and probiotic based frozen yogurt lends calcium, protein, and good bacteria necessary for keeping digestive tracts functioning.”

For every Pink Promise Smoothie sold, Planet Smoothie will donate $.50 to Komen, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $100,000 in the first year of the partnership. Planet Smoothie continually explores nutrition and health benefit trends and strives to be an active part in customer’s quest for healthy living.

Planet Smoothie is located at 2270 Town Center Avenue, #121, Viera. For more information, call 321-872-0226.

Green Beauty Products Available Online

The Green Beauty Shop is proud to announce the grand opening of their new online store that carries an all-natural organic skincare line that is cruelty-free, eco-friendly, and contains high quality ingredients. Their belief is that if natural foods in the diet provide great health benefits, why not treat our skin the same. “The Green Beauty Shop skin care line helps feed the skin healthy ingredients to help nourish it,” says Sandi Holder. “We provide natural products that allow you to have a true spa experience at home.” The products are highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. All ingredients, including sub-ingredients, are listed on the label and the products do not include sulfonates, parabens, cocoamidopropyl betaine, phthalates, ureas, sodium hydroxy methyl glycinate, suttocide a, germall, bht, or sulfates. Sandi adds, “These products can change your skin with continued use.”

For more information, visit thegreenbeautyshop.com. Save 15% on your order by entering coupon code greenbeauty3 at checkout.

Assisted Stretching Technique in Merritt Island

Steve Wall from Blue Moon Therapeutic Massage recently completed a 4-day training course with Aaron Mattes, the creator of the Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) technique. “The AIS method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of stretching technique that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups,” states Steve. “AIS is an effective treatment for deep and superficial fascial release, restoring proper fascial planes for optimal physiologic function.” Steve is excited to have another tool in his toolbox in order to assist clients with such conditions as carpal tunnel, TMJ, tinnitus, low back pain, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, and numerous other neck and upper back conditions. His ongoing studies ultimately benefit clients dealing with pain and performance related conditions.

Blue Moon Therapeutic Massage is located 218 Parnell St., Merritt Island. For more information, call 321-720-2049 or visit www.Pain-Relief-With-Massage.com.