Decemer 2009 Newsbriefs

Local Produce Available at Appleseed

Appleseed Health Foods is excited to announce weekly delivery of locally grown produce from the Heart of Christmas Farms. "Their fruits and vegetables are hydroponically grown to organic standards," shares Appleseed owner Rene Maas. "This means fresh taste and better nutrition plus people can visit the farm, see how their food is grown, and talk with the farmer." Owned by the Kann family, Heart of Christmas Farms provides food harvested the day before deliver rather than weeks old produce delivered from hundreds if not thousands of miles away. The end result is fresh, nutritious food transported with minimal carbon footprint. Current selections include heirloom lettuce, salad mixes, greens, sprouts, and a variety of products. Special orders are also available. Customers receive 10% off all produce in December by mentioning Natural Awakenings.

Appleseed Health Foods is located at 1007 Pathfinder Way in Rockledge. For more information, visit appleseedhealth.com or call 321-631-1444. For information about Heart of Christmas Farms, visit www.hocfarms.com.

New Green Cleaning Service

Brian Simcic is excited to introduce his new environmentally aware cleaning service, GreenEffects. Using only 100% natural and safe homemade products, GreenEffects staff utilize HEPA filter vacuums and micro fiber dusting cloths to clean homes and offices. "Green products combined with elbow grease and special techniques are an effective, safe way to sanitize," says Brian. "The majority of our cleaning products are used in everyday household cooking recipes and we offer a completely natural and healthier alternative compared to using conventional toxic cleaning products." GreenEffects offers a variety of packages including one-time cleaning, weekly, bi-weekly, seasonal, move in/out, or foreclosures. Gift certificates are also available.

For more information or to schedule a free estimate, call 321-368-9498, visit www.greeneffects.biz, or email owner@greeneffects.biz.

Healthy Meals Prepared in the Home

The Secret to Dinner Personal Chef Service now offers home cooked meals to residents of South Brevard. "What is unique about this service is that meals are planned based on your food preferences," explains owner Chef Bev. "Whether you’re interested in eating low-fat, organic, or vegetarian, I create menus using the freshest ingredients available to create healthy, delicious foods for your family." A one-time, in-home consultation is the starting point for clients and the service requires no contract. Meals can be prepared once a week or on an as-needed basis. Chef Bev plans meals, shops, cooks, labels, and stores menu choices then cleans the kitchen leaving behind only the aroma of home cooking. Chef Bev also offers in-home dinner party catering, cooking parties, and gift certificates.

Chef Bev trained at the Culinary Business Academy and is a member of the United States Personal Chef Association, a national organization of Personal Chefs who offer continuing training, support, and professional guidelines for its members.

For more information visit www.TheSecrettoDinner.com or call 321-591-5004.

Couples Retreat: Not Just a Movie

If the movie Couples Retreat caught your attention, a real-life opportunity to reinvigorate relationships at an exotic tropical location this winter might be of interest. EcoTulum Resort & Spa, located on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is hosting a week-long event for couples led by Richard & Diana Daffner, M.A., authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples. This retreat experience offers participants a fun and meaningful workshop program with an emphasis on body/mind harmony and authentic loving presence. Couples learn and practice ancient tantric lovemaking in the privacy of their sea-view rooms. The workshop also includes a tour of Mayan ruins and a Mayan purification ceremony. Optional activities include yoga, kayaking, diving, snorkeling, kite boarding, jungle zip-lines and relaxing on the resort’s private clothing-optional beach. Casual dining includes gourmet vegetarian, Italian, Thai, and Mexican cuisines.

The Couples Retreat is January 23-30 and costs $1,195/couple. The Daffners’ will also hold weekend workshops this winter at Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida, on December 11-13, January 1-3 and 15-17, and February 12-14. For more information, visit www.IntimacyRetreats.com or www.Tantra-Mexico.com or call 941-349-6804 or tollfree 1-877-282-4244.

Saturday Yoga Class in Titusville

Yoga Instructor Diane Coben would like to announce a new Saturday morning yoga class in South Titusville. Special focus will be given to beginners with modified poses offered for experienced students. Diane provides a welcoming, friendly, non-competitive environment tailored to meet each student’s needs with small classes to ensure personal attention. Currently offering Therapeutic Yoga, Corporate Yoga, and private sessions, special classes can be arranged to target specific conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue, hypertension, etc. Diane earned her certification in Hatha Yoga, Pranayama (Breathing Techniques), and Meditation through Red Sun Yoga in Orlando. She has been a yoga practitioner for over ten years and a teacher for the last 18 months. Registered with the Yoga Alliance, licensed, and insured, Diane believes, "Sharing yoga can help achieve serenity, peace, improved health, and well being."

For more information, call 321-759-8218 or email dcoben@cfl.rr.com.

Acupuncture Happy Hour

Indian River Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine would like to invite curious or experienced acupuncture enthusiasts to join them for Acupuncture Happy Hour. This weekly event is a non-alcoholic approach to reduce stress with auricular medicine. Participants experience a relaxing acupuncture session in a community style setting in a soothing treatment room. Five sterile needles will be placed in specific acupuncture points located in each ear. The points play a significant role in cleansing the body’s internal organs: The sympathetic point will be used to balance the autonomic nervous system; the lung point will strengthen the body’s immunity; the point of the liver will help dispel toxins and release feelings of anger and resentment; the kidney point will anchor emotions of fear and paranoia while increasing motivation; and an ear shenmen will be included to quiet the mind by promoting peace within the mind and body.

Happy Hours are Thursdays from 5-7pm and cost $20 per person. Reservations are appreciated by calling 772-564-838. Indian River Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine is located at 2050 40th Ave. Ste. 2, Vero Beach.

Talk Radio Discuses Health

Dr. Kevin Kilday, PhD has received accolades for his radio show that debuted in November, Christian Food For Thought. Weekly programs have dealt with marriage and its responsibilities and upcoming shows will discuss handling difficult children and teenagers, ADHD, teenage depression, and drug abuse. Future programs will include nutrition and alternative medicine for addictions, depression, other mental health issues, and chronic physical problems. Guests will be interviewed on personal finances, adoption, and foster care and local Christian recording artists will be featured.

Dr. Kilday has over ten years experience counseling for addictions, depression, PTSD, etc. and has been teaching on a college level for the last two years. Dr. Kilday is the founder and counselor of Life Recovery Center and founder and professor with Christian Faith University. "The show will expand to one hour and we are looking for sponsors who will get a 30-second slot on the show," say Dr. Kilday. "I believe a show like this is needed because we address people's everyday problems, giving them hope and natural solutions."

The show airs Saturdays 11:30am-12pm on 91.5 FM, WMIE. For more information, call 321-704-0602 or visit www.liferecoverycenter.org.

Open House at Positive Change

Janice O'Han and Michael Gallarano, owners of Positive Change Health Center, would like to announce their Open House in celebration of 18 years in business. The event will include healthy food, free services, and a mini health lecture series. New this year to Positive Change is Ayruvedic Practitioner Amba Greene who will speak about tongue analysis. Massage Therapist Karen Averitt will offer chair massage and Reiki and Jan and Michael will discuss their beliefs on diet and mind body medicine. A book signing will also be held by the four local authors of The Group including Tiffany Kaharick, who is rejoining the staff after a blissful maternity leave.

The Open House is Saturday, December 5 from 10am-2pm at 10480 U.S. Hwy. #1, Sebastian. For more information, call 772-589-6869, email positivechange@bellsouth.net, or visit www.positivecenter.com.

Personal Development Seminar

Humans Being More, a globally-acclaimed seminar developed in Japan in 1975, is coming to the Melbourne area. Angelique Edelen is part of a team that is orchestrating the two-day personal development and goal setting workshop that focuses on the philosophy that everyone should have the opportunity to dream, explore unlimited possibilities, and have the skills to unleash that potential. "Participants may gain clarity, direction, and balance in their life through hands-on techniques that peel away beliefs holding us back from doing what we truly love to do," says Edelen. "It is a workshop so you put ideas to work right there at the sessions." The course has been in over 30 countries worldwide.

The workshop is sponsored by the Independent Nikken Wellness Consultants of Florida and will be held at the Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center at 8298 Wickham Road, Friday, January 1, 8:59am-8pm, and Saturday, January 2 from 8:59am-6pm. Cost is $195 and is open to attendees 16 years of age or older (ages 16 to 22 may attend free if they are accompanied by a paying adult). Advance registration prior to December 23 is required by calling 321-327-3268.

Massage, Mirdad, & Music in Indialantic

Teren Nichols began learning meditation and spiritual energy healing at age two. Throughout the years he has used and integrated these techniques into his daily practice of massage therapy, yoga, and meditation. Today Teren offers on-going yoga and meditation classes that utilize his advanced training in modalities such as intuitive bodywork, reflexology, medical massage, polarity, neuromuscular therapy, structural integration, connective tissue, myofascial release, pranic healing, pranic crystal healing, pranic psychotherapy, meditation, and hatha yoga.

Michael Mirdad, Master Teacher and renowned author of The Seven Initiations of the Spiritual Path, will present Understanding the Purpose of Life's Tests, a workshop to help participants gain a greater clarity to their life’s purpose. The event will offer insights into how to learn life's lessons the easy way versus the hard way. There will be a book signing on Monday, December 14 at 6:30pm that precedes the workshop at 7pm.

HERE II HERE will perform their rhythmic blend of tribal pop, illuminated rock, and soul-inspired R&B vocal harmonies on Saturday, December 6 at 8pm. HERE II HERE has performed in locations as varied as yoga studios and spiritual centers to world-class venues like Carnegie Hall and the UN and were recently featured on Good Morning America. "Their concert promises to be filled with soul-thrilling pop melodies with innovative lyrics of peace, awareness, connection, laughter, and love," says Aquarian Dreams owner Cheri Nicols.

Aquarian Dreams is located at 414 N. Highway A1A in Indialantic. For more information call 321-729-94495 or visit www.aquariandreams.com.

Vegan Gourmet Café in Sebastian

Candacee Rakem is excited to announce Things Vegetarian Vegan Gourmet Café is now open for business. Jamaican born Candacee cooks up home-style vegan entrees with an array of flavors and spices from her native island. "The menu is filled with succulent surprises of unbelievable dishes," shares Candacee "such as vegan Jamaican style curry mock chicken made with real Jamaican curry, vegan tuna salad, vegan tuna melt, sweet-n-sour tofu, vegetable frittas, sweet green pea potato salad, and veggie steak subs." A healthy variety of all natural juices are also available such as Rasta Punch, Jamaican Sorrel (high in antioxidants), Sour Sop (high in vitamin C and calcium), Pineapple & Ginger, fruit smoothies, and more. Customers may dine in the quaint cottage café or take out and enjoy the Caribbean ambiance overlooking the tropical fish pond.

The café is located at The Village Square Shops (in the rear of the village), 925 Village Square Ste. 1 on Hwy US 1 between 512 East & Main Street in Sebastian. For more information, call 772 918 8583 or visit www.thingsvegetarian.net.

Flu Season Nutrition

Cindy Aviles of Bee Healthy Consultants would like to announce the availability of Shaklee’s immune boosters, Defend and Resist (DR) and NutriFeron, for the flu season. DR contains four clinically proven immune-supporting ingredients: echinacea, black elderberry, larch tree, and zinc. "Each ingredient supports, enhances, and promotes a healthy immune response," advises Cindy. "It can help eliminate or minimize the tickle, soreness or scratchy throat symptoms when started immediately." Dr. Kojima, the world-renowned immunologist who discovered interferon in 1954, spent 40 years searching for a natural interferon booster and in 2004 discovered NutriFeron which naturally increases the production of interferon in the body. "Preliminary laboratory studies suggest that NutriFeron promotes a strong immune system," says Cindy, "plus the formula has been proven by four published human clinical studies and received a patent for the treatment of Hepatitis C."

For more information, call 321-636-0517, email beehealthyliving@gmail.com, or visit www.beehealthyliving.com.

Wine Tasting for Shelter Pets

Wine lovers can support Daisy's Place Pet Adoption by attending their first annual Paws-abilities Benefit for Shelter Pets. The evening includes a wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres with an opportunity to pick up a last minute gifts at the silent auction or sponsor a pet for the New Year. Daisy's Place is supported by generous donations from the community and the on-site store, Well Life Pet Cafe'. Proceeds from the benefit offset the costs for housing and care of over 30 shelter pets that reside at the center. All pets receive holistic foods, purified water, individual attention, exercise, and social time. Daisy's Place Pet Adoption is a 501(c)(3) non-profit center that brings local shelter pets into a family friendly atmosphere for an opportunity to find new, loving homes. They have found over 70 homes for pets ranging from rats and rabbits to cats and dogs within the last six months. An Education Center providing informative workshops, pet training classes, and a pet food pantry is in the planning stages.

The benefit will be held Friday, December 18, 5:30-7:30pm. Tickets are available at Daisy's Place at the Well Life Pet Cafe', 1395c Cypress Ave, Melbourne, online at www.DaisysPetAdoption.org, or call 321-745-2053.

Healing Through Horses

Epona Rivers is happy to announce Women’s Morning Retreats designed to help participants attain emotional wellness experientially through the wisdom of horses. The retreats include three workshop levels: Level 1 helps participants recognize negative thought patterns and how to break the cycle; Level 2 involves boundaries and the awareness of the energy we bring to all relationships; and Level 3 deals with emotional education and processing. Each workshop includes horse work on the ground, drinks, and snacks. Previous riding or horse experience is not necessary.

Retreats begin in December and will be held Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10am–1pm for $150 per level. Dates will be announced on the website and subject to change to accommodate interest. Retreats will be held at Kings Wood Stables, 2165 Glatter Road, Malabar. For more information, call 321-773-2485 or visit www.eponarivers.com.

Massage, Lomi Lomi, & Energy Practitioner in Melbourne

Karen Stresau is proud to announce the opening of her downtown Melbourne office. Karen is trained in Brennan Healing Science and her treatments includes chakra balancing and restructuring, healing relational cords, clearing and charging the human energy field, as well as releasing negative emotions. Karen says, "Brennan Healing Science may be used to reduce the need for pain medications, speed recovery time from surgery, and restore a sense of balance and well-being." Karen is also an LMT and certified practitioner of Lomi Lomi, an ancient form of deep tissue massage traditionally used by Hawaiian medicine men to align and heal body, mind, and spirit. A practicing herbalist for 15 years, she also offers custom herbal blends for her clients. Karen holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in Miami and is a graduate of the Space Coast Health Institute. Karen looks forward to "helping clients find their own inner healer as we work toward aligning all aspects of their consciousness with their divine center."

Office is located at 700 E. Lincoln Avenue, Suite 1, Melbourne. For more information call 321-543-8587, email karen@guidedtouch.info, or visit www.guidedtouch.info.

Organic Skin Treatments in Vero Beach

Lesley Stout, LMT, LE, recently earned her Master of Aesthetics degree and is pleased to provide a variety of skin care services. Among the many skin care lines she has worked with, Lesley discovered Renaud Professional to be the best option for its effectiveness, straightforward natural ingredients, and affordability. "Renaud Professional products have no petro-chemicals, lanolin, parabens, PABA, sodium lauryl sulfate, formaldehyde, or artificial colors, making them an ideal choice for the health-savvy consumer," says Lesley. "They are gentle yet powerful."

Lesley offers customized facials, diamond tip microdermabrasion, and glycolic or enzyme peels. Massage treatments include Swedish, deep tissue, pre-natal, and hot stone. Botanical waxing is also available using Nufree anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and anhydrous hair removal system. Nufree is a soya based product that sticks to the hair and not to the skin resulting in less pain, swelling, and irritation than traditional wax systems. Gift certificates, packages, and retail products are also available. First time clients receive $10 off any massage or skin care treatment.

Lesley’s office is located at 837 8th Street, Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-571-7460 or visit www.verobeachmassageandskincare.com.

Beachside Holistic Pet Care

Dr. Richard Wigelsworth at South Patrick Animal Hospital keeps quality and compassionate care in the forefront by providing innovative arthritis and pain management for his veterinary patients. He offers a preventative care protocol for those who prefer not to use conventional medicine treatments. The alternative treatments include wound healing, post surgical pain relief, intervertebral disc disease, degenerative joint disease, acute onset athletic injury, and more. The clinic utilizes a class IV Theraputic Companion Laser to improve the quality of life for animals unable to use contraindicated medications for various reasons. "For those who choose to use the conventional medicine treatment in conjunction with Laser Therapy, the results have been dramatic," says Dr. Wigelsworth. "Therapeutic laser technology improves circulation, promotes healing and is a totally green noninvasive way to provide dogs and cats with pain relief."

South Patrick Animal Hospital is located at 1761 South Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach. For more information, call 321-773-3111.