October 2005 Newsbriefs

Natural Family Expo Comes to Orlando

The Natural Family Expo is coming to the Orange County Convention Center offering exhibitors, speakers, resources and information to help people live better, more natural lifestyles in the "real world" we face each day. Just a beginner? Try the "Stepping Into Change" workshop to learn 30 new ideas to try in your home, or "Real Foods for the Real World" to learn how to bypass "Fast Food" for food, fast. Already mastered diet? Learn non-toxic ways to care for your home, healthier feminine hygiene, or alternative learning styles. Vendors offer info and samples of a wide variety of alternative products and services. The first 1,000 attendees will also receive a canvas gift bag filled with gifts, samples and special offers worth over $30.

20 workshops, including five in Spanish, offer information ranging from flower essence therapy to non-toxic landscape maintenance and design, covering emotional, environmental, and nutritional information. A full schedule is available at www.naturalfamilyexpo.com, or by calling 321 636-WELL (9355).

General admission to the Expo exhibit hall is $5, with children admitted free. Children's activities include animal exhibits, animal face painting and recycled art projects. Workshop registration for the entire day (your choice of five workshops), which includes exhibit hall admission, is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Parking is $5 with any Florida ID. The Expo runs 9am to 6 pm Saturday, October 22 in Exhibit Halls B1 and B2 of the Orange County Convention Center on I-Drive in Orlando.

New Skin Care Studio Opens in Downtown Melbourne

Esthetician Jackielyn Turner is pleased to announce the opening of Beautiful Expression Skincare Studio in The 1900 Building, downtown Melbourne. The studio features an elegant array of facial and body care services for every age, skin type and condition. Dedicated to providing serious treatment modalities in a calm and nurturing environment, Jackielyn is capable of meeting your skin-care needs. Her treatments range from a 30-minute respite facial for relaxation and rejuvenation while on-the-run to treatments for more serious issues like rosacea and acne.

“The business of skin care is not simply about the basic facial any longer! Included in most services I provide are advanced procedures that function to enhance the vitality and appearance of the skin,” Jackielyn states. “I also strive to offer therapies that create a mind-body-spirit connection by using lighting, music, and scent as an enhancement to each service. My client-centric practice concentrates on personalized, one-on-one attention to all who seek a holistic approach to skin care. My single objective is focusing on the health of your skin for life.”

Jackielyn, recently of Space Coast Massage & Spa, is delighted to meet with clients to discuss their skin care concerns. Included is a free consultation and skin assessment. She will also work in collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance treatment modalities that lead to better skin health and the overall well-being for her patrons.

For more information call 321-728-3223 or visit www.beautifulexpression.com

Autism & Related Disabilities Conference in Melbourne

Brevard Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (BFOCASD) is sponsoring “Across the Spectrum”, a free conference for families, individuals and educators affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders or related disabilities. The keynote speaker is Dr. Kim Spence-Cochran from the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at UCF. Topics include sensory integration, emotional development, anxiety & obsessive behavior, self determination, Individual Education Plans (IEP) and dealing with problem behaviors.

Bring a packed lunch. Water and snacks will be provided. The conference will be held on October 8th from 9am-2pm at the School Board of Brevard County, 2700 Judge Fran Jamison Way in Viera. For more information visit www.BFOCASD.com

Carole Schiller Returns to Cocoa Village

Carole Schiller, LMT and Facial Specialist, is returning to Cocoa Village Massage & Skin Care in October. In June Carole was diagnosed with cancer. She has completed all her chemo and radiation and is on the road to recovery. Carole sends her deepest thanks to all her friends, family and clients for their cards, prayers and best wishes during this time. Carole tells us, "I call this period of time my speed bump. It slowed me down and made me realize what is really important."

Because of this incident in Carole’s life she plans to extend her practice with a specialty in cancer patients. She will attend training that enables her to work with people who are undergoing cancer treatment. “Believe me; I know the value of a good relaxing massage in the midst of all the pain, nausea, lack of appetite and depression. A loving, nurturing massage can lift spirits and give the gift of control over your body, if only for a couple of hours,” says Carole.

Cocoa Village Massage & Skin Care (MM16267) is located at 12 Stone Street, Suite 8, Cocoa Village next to the Gazebo. Please call 321-631-5743 for more information.

New Acupuncture Office in Melbourne

A new office has opened in the Centre at Suntree offering healthy alternatives to healing naturally using acupuncture, natural herbs, and counseling for lifestyle changes and home remedies. Deliece White, an Acupuncture Physician with 19 years of experience in legal counseling for disability sufferers, offers her services now to help area residents relieve stress, correct imbalances, and restore normal functioning of aging or damaged body systems. “Patients can expect the acupuncture treatments with natural herbal support to quickly restore energy, relieve pain, boost their immune systems, clear their thinking and promote feelings of well-being and peacefulness,” says Dr. White.

The human body contains the same five elements found in nature, and the individual instruction Dr. White gives each patient concerning their particular health status, brings illumination and dispels the confusion experienced by most. “When the patient is informed about how the human body normally operates when it is in a healthy state and then prepared with the knowledge needed to restore that healthy state, they feel empowered,” says Deliece. “The experience of an acupuncture treatment surprises newcomers who may be needle phobic because the insertion is barely detectable, but the results are often dramatic.” Many conditions are readily treatable such as problems with breathing, fertility, chronic/acute pain, arthritis, flu, kidney stones, gall stones, heart problems and especially that feeling that something is just not quite right.

Deliece White is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician and Diplomate of Acupuncture with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). For more information or free consultation please call 321-626-8638. The clinic is located in Suntree at 6300 N. Wickham Road, Suite 117, Melbourne FL, inside the chiropractic office next to the YMCA.

Habitat for Humanity Benefit

Enjoy a fun spooky evening and help many families in need of homes. “BOO with BLUE”, a Habitat for Humanity benefit will feature the band “Absolute Blue” on Friday October 28th from 7-11pm. This fall celebration will be held at the Front Street Community Center. In addition to one of Brevard’s favorite bands this event includes a costume contest, raffles, door prizes and more. Munchies and coffee is provided. Bring your favorite beverage or purchase a soft drink to support the Youth of Unity.

Tickets are $25 single/$45 couple. For more information and tickets call the Unity Church of Melbourne at 321-254-0313.

Your Family Chiropractor Center Opens in Melbourne

Dr Haig John is excited to announce the opening of Your Family Chiropractor Center in historic downtown Melbourne. Dr. John explains his approach as natural and unique, specializing in pediatrics and pregnancy care while serving the entire family.

“Chiropractic adjustments free the Life Force within, allowing every individual whether a newborn, an athlete, or a grandparent to enjoy more Life,” say Dr. John. “This deepens everyone’s potential to heal biologically and at the core. A free flow in communication enhances ones ability to express, develop and experience life fully. Well-being, increased performance and a greater personal expression are natural by products of Chiropractic adjustments.”

Your Family Chiropractor Center is located at 1010-A East New Haven Ave., next to the Christmas Cottage. For more information or appointments call 321-722-5846.

The Mad Cowboy Come to Cocoa Beach

Healthy Planet of Brevard will be hosting Howard Lyman, "The Mad Cowboy", at the Cocoa Beach Library at 7pm on Friday, October 21st. Howard will discuss his new book, No More Bull!, show a short documentary film, and follow up with a short question and answer session.

In 1996, when Howard Lyman warned America on The Oprah Winfrey Show that Mad Cow Disease was coming to America, offended cattlemen sued him and Oprah both. Not only were Lyman and Oprah vindicated in court, but events have proved many of Lyman's predictions absolutely right. Mad Cow Disease has come to America, and Lyman argues persuasively that the problem will only grow more deadly until our government deals with it seriously.

In Howard's first book, "Mad Cowboy", Lyman, a fourth-generation Montana rancher turned vegetarian then vegan, told the story of his personal transformation after a spinal tumor, which he believes was caused by agricultural chemicals, nearly left him paralyzed. In "No More Bull!", Lyman uses his humor, compassion, firsthand experience in agriculture, and command of the facts of health to argue that we might all profit by transforming our diets. He makes a powerful case that Alzheimer's is yet another disease linked to eating meat. “If you've been confused by the competing claims of the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, and other fad diets, Howard will set you straight,” says John Cielukowski of Healthy Planet of Brevard. “Lyman's got a message for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans; and the message is that we can all do better for ourselves and the planet.”

The Cocoa Beach Library is located at 550 North Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Tranquil Oak Therapies Opens in Melbourne

Sandy Rice, LMT has moved to a new location in downtown Melbourne. Now doing business under the name Tranquil Oak Therapies, Sandy continues to provide therapy designed for each individual, choosing from her popular Deep Tissue Hot and Cold Stone Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, and traditional Swedish massage.

As Sandy is a Reiki Master, Reiki is an integral part of each session. With her commitment to help others heal themselves, monthly Reiki healing circles meet the first Monday of each month, and classes are available for those who wish to become Reiki practitioners. To further enhance her energy work, Sandy is adding Healing Touch to her list of therapies.

Following her move to Melbourne in 1979, Sandy continued her career of 25 years as a professional trustee. Then, in response to her inner guidance, she became a massage therapist three years ago, and loves every moment. “I am now able to touch lives in a more meaningful way than I ever dreamed in my previous career.”

Tranquil Oak Therapies is located at 700 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite 1 in Melbourne, FL. Please call 321-258-3526 for information, appointments or to receive a Reiki class schedule.

Vero Beach Qi-gong Society Offers Classes

The Vero Beach Qi-gong society is sponsoring ongoing classes at the Vero Beach Hematology - Oncology center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15pm. There will be instruction in three systemized programs of movement to increase blood oxygen levels and indirectly massage the five yin organs – heart, lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys.

Additional programs include exercises to mobilize the lymphatic system as well as a system of self massage called Sun/Moon hands Qi-gong that is many centuries old. There are no extreme movements and no exercise will be done to exhaustion to facilitate a stronger mental involvement.

The instructor of the course is John Walcott originator of the "The Cloudwalker Energy, Body/Mind Exercise System©". He is a member of the National Qi-gong association. He brings twenty-eight years of experience as a certified master/expert in Chinese, Japanese and Afro -Brazilian combative and life energy exercises.

The classes are open to all, those with health challenges and those without. Cost is $10. The center is located at 981 37th Place, Vero Beach, FL. Call 772-299-4255 for more information.

New Website Offers Organic Baby Products

When choosing the clothing and bedding to surround your little angels, consider organic. Now available online are products from 100% organically grown cotton and wool from organically raised sheep.

Dr. Barbara Hodal recently launched the online baby store crystalbabyorganics.com “Going organic is gaining in popularity, whether your child is extra sensitive to toxins or you just want to raise healthier children, organically produced products are for your family,” says Dr. Hodal.

Crystalbabyorganics.com offers a varied selection of organic cotton clothes and bedding. Hand knit sweaters, booties and caps made from organic New Zealand merino wool add to the lineup. You also find gift baskets, CDs and more.