August 2009 Newsbriefs
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New Chef and Practitioner at Appleseed
Appleseed Health Foods is excited to welcome Rev. Kathryn Weill Rogers, wellness practitioner and vegetarian chef, to the Appleseed team. Kathryn brings raw food preparation classes and Reiki sessions to the table and most days you’ll find her in the Appleseed Cafe' creating a variety of organic, homemade meals. Delicious additions to the updated menu include: Raw Nori Wrap, Tempeh Reuben Sandwich, Veggie Burger, Raw Pizza, Soup of the Day (favorites are Vidalia Basil, Curried Summer Squash, Carrot Ginger, and Spicy Asian Vegetable). For dessert or with afternoon tea there is Raw Almond Cake, Raw Chocolate Mousse, or Baked Fruit Crumble. All Cafe' items are made fresh and with lots of love.
Kathryn is an ordained non-denominational minister from the All Saints International Seminary in New York City, Certified Reflexologist since 1986, vegetarian chef, holistic wellness facilitator, spiritual counselor, Reiki practitioner, and teacher with over 30 years experience in the holistic wellness field.
Appleseed Health Foods is home of Brevard's original 7-Day Guided Juice Fast, celebrating 3 years of satisfied fast participants and is located at 1007 Pathfinder Way in Rockledge. Cafe hours are 10am-3pm, Monday-Saturday. For more information, call 321-631-1444 or visit www.appleseedhealth.com.
Organic Nutritional Supplements Available
Bill and Nancy Celano are proud to represent their company’s nutritional supplements and wellness products. They offer Lifepak Nano, nutritional supplements which are all organic in nature and come in a convenient sachet. "This proprietary formula protects DNA and cells, nourishes and protects the brain, bolsters the immune system, supports cardiovascular health, helps regulate blood sugar metabolism, protects eye health, helps build strong bones, promotes joint function and mobility, helps protect against the effects of sun radiation, and helps maintain healthy skin tone and elasticity," explains Bill.
Bill and Nancy also offer "the My Victory diet regimen comprised of delicious shakes (vanilla and chocolate), the G3 health drink which is jam packed with nutrients from Southeast Asia, and health formula tablets which include natural substances for many parts of the body including the prostate, cartilage, heart, menopause, and more."
For more information please call Bill and Nancy Celano at 772-589-6547.
Arbonne Products Available Locally
Independent Arbonne Consultant Candice Klein is happy to announce Arbonne’s product line for fitness and life enhancement is available locally. Beginning in 1980 as an anti-aging skin care line, Arbonne has met the needs of people of all ages with 400 products for skin, body, and personal care, anti-aging, detoxification, weight loss, and nutrition. "With prevention being the key to health, Arbonne offers multi-vitamin and multi-mineral tablets for adults as well as children," explains Candice. "The principles behind Arbonne’s Smart Nutritional Hybrids for kids include complete nutrition to protect against dietary deficiencies, antioxidant protection using fruits and vegetables to fight free-radical and oxidative damage, and body efficiency for adequate energy needed for optimal growth and learning. Power Punch for Kids comes in convenient packets to flavor juice or water and Arbonne’s cherry flavored fruit chew is convenient for busy teens. Both items have no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. Hybrid Nutritionals have taken the guesswork and struggle out of providing daily supplementation for children and offer a road to their healthy future."
Candice Klein is hosting open houses at Health Connections in Indialantic. For more information, call 321-480-8654 or visit HealthConnections.myarbonne.com.
New Shaklee Products for Children
Shaklee Corporation recently released a line of safe and gentle organic products for babies and children. Infant products include Gentle Wash, a soothing baby lotion with chamomile and lavender, an organic diaper rash cream, and baby massage oil. "Shaklee’s Multi-vitamin and Multi-mineral Powder mixes with foods and drinks providing added nutrition for babies six-months and older," explains Shaklee representative Cindy Aviles. "It includes vitamin D for development of bones and teeth and pro-biotics to support a healthy immune system. There are two organic supplements for kids: Incredivites, the first children’s chewable multi-vitamin in the U.S. with lactoferrin which helps kid’s immune systems stay supercharged. It is packed with 23 essential nutrients with 600 IU of vitamin D to support strong bones and teeth plus 100% of the daily value of all eight B-vitamins and vitamin C. Mighty Smart is a delicious orange chew that supplies ultra-pure DHA to support early brain and eye-development. DHA is obtained from Omega-3 oil, Shaklee’s answer to safe brain food for kids."
For more information and to order, visit www.shaklee.net/beehealthy/product/ChildrensHealth or call Cindy Aviles at 321-636-0517.
Free Health Lectures in Melbourne
Rebecca Hunton, MD of Wellspring Medical Center in Melbourne is offering educational lectures free to the public. "Stress causes well over 75% of doctors office visits, weight gain, sleep problems and accelerated aging," explains Dr. Hunton. She will be addressing stress as well as Metabolic Syndrome and bioidentical hormones in her free presentations this month.
Metabolic Syndrome is the name for a cluster of conditions such as increased blood pressure, elevated insulin levels, abnormal cholesterol levels, and/or excess body fat around the waist that increase your chance for heart disease and other health problems such as diabetes and stroke. Dr. Hunton will explain the fundamental cause and introduce how to make healthy lifestyle changes to reverse the process.
"As men and women age they begin to notice a gradual loss of muscle mass and muscle strength, as well as mobility," states Dr. Hunton. "This condition, sarcopenia, even occurs in individuals who continue to exercise. Bioidentical hormone therapy combined with good nutrition and appropriate fitness programs can go a long way in countering the disability and frailty associated with sarcopenia."
Rebecca Hunton, M.D. offers Integrative Medicine featuring traditional and natural options. She is located at Wellspring Medical Center, 21 Suntree Place in Melbourne. Lectures are held on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please see event calendar for dates and times or for more information call 321-254-6816.
I Can Do It!® Conference
Hay House, Inc. is proud to present the annual I Can Do It!® conference November 19–22 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. Experience this life-changing event for an evening, a day or the weekend and attend lectures from over 35 of your favorite inspirational speakers—many of them New York Times best-selling authors—including Louise Hay, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Sylvia Browne, Loretta LaRoche, Gregg Braden, Sonia Choquette, Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., Caroline Myss, Marianne Williamson, Brian Weiss, M.D., Dr. Bernie Seigel, Thomas Moore, Cheryl Richardson, and Joan Borysenko just to name a few. From health, nutrition, and wellness to psychics, spirituality, and dream interpretation, I Can Do It!® will energize your mind, body, and spirit.
Attend movie screenings of You Can Heal Your Life, and Dr. Wayne Dyer’s new movie, The Shift. Enjoy dozens of exhibits and an on-site bookstore; have your books autographed by the speakers after their workshops and keynotes; and take the audio sessions home with you to enjoy for years to come on USB Flash Drive Wristbands!
Call 800-654-5126 or visit www.icandoit.net for more information.
Natural Approach Happy Hour
Dr. Laura Vasallo, owner of Natural Approach, is excited to announce the start of an ongoing non-alcoholic Acupuncture Happy Hour for Stress Relief. This is a great way to see how quickly acupuncture can reduce stress and for those who have never had acupuncture before, it is an opportunity to experience the benefits of this ancient art of healing. Sessions are approximately 20 minutes and are given in a group setting. Refreshments will be served.
Happy Hour is every Friday from 5-7pm beginning August 7 at Natural Approach, on the corner of Dairy and Hibiscus, at 1100 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Suite 105, Melbourne. Cost is $20. For more information, call 321-725-2438 or visit www.MyNaturalApproach.com.
Summer Celebration in Titusville
On August 1st head to 1624 Riverside Drive in Titusville to enjoy a summer celebration by the river with live music, organic treats and snacks, speakers, meditation, drumming and eco/organic vendors. The event will be held from 4-10pm and will feature a eco-friendly shopping, a reiki/sound healing clinic, world peace meditation and chanting, Native American tribute ceremony, speakers on peace, unity, healing, and moving into 2012, yoga from "Yoga on the River", psychic/spiritual readings for animals and people, and more.
For more information call Shanti at 321 961 3223, email shantij@ymail.com or visit www.lotusinthemud.com.
BEAM Yoga® Teacher Training
The Yoga Center begins its next Yoga Teacher Training under the direction of Linda Morse, E-RYT 500. The curriculum, registered as an official teaching school under the Yoga Alliance, covers techniques, teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, ethics, lifestyle, teaching practicum, and independent assignments. Specific areas of attention will be asanas (postures), pranayamas (breath techniques), chakras, and meditation. Students will learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting, correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning, how to provide a safe environment, and being a guide for their students personal journey. Although rooted within the Kripalu tradition, this program is centered as BEAM Yoga® which is the Principles of Breath, Energy, Alignment and Movement. This 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate under the Yoga Alliance validates the teacher anywhere in the world.
Training begins August 14 and runs every other weekend ending December 6. Cost of the program is $1,950 and a $200 deposit secures a place in this class. For information, call 321-728-0300, visit www.YogaCenterMelbourne.com, or stop by the Yoga Center at 1540 S. John Rhodes Blvd., Melbourne (half mile from Rt. 192, near I-95, exit 180).
Character Structure Workshop
Back by popular demand in an expanded and enhanced format, Brennan Healing Science Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist, Beth Lambdin, will present a workshop on character structure called Please Understand Me: What Energy Blocks Can Tell Us About Our Health and Relationships. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about character structure and discover a comprehensive way to explore the effects of chronic holding and energetic blocks in the body. With the knowledge of how to identify primary structure from five subtypes, including each type’s unique dilemma, students will gain compassionate, practical healing strategies and techniques.
Beth is a graduate of the four-year training program at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, Space Coast Health Institute, is trained in Reiki, and holds Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Special Education. Beth has been working in human resources, education, and the healing arts for 30 years.
The workshop is Saturday, August 22 from 10am to 2:30pm at the Cocoa Beach Wellness Center, 236 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach. Workshop is $40 and includes light refreshments. Space is limited and registration required. Please call 321-298-2743 or email beth@bethlambdin.com.
Viera Dental Welcomes New Dentist
Dr. Harold L. Brooks, Jr., owner of Viera Dental, is pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Osorio to the practice. Committed to excellence and striving to exceed the expectations of his patients, Dr. Osorio joins Dr. Brooks in being
a pioneer of the newest innovations in dentistry. In over 30 years of practice Dr. Brooks has not used amalgam silver fillings, finding plastic composites and porcelain cad-cam restorations safer and more effective. Other advancements in dentistry in the office include the Cerec machine which creates all porcelain restorations fabricated by a computer while you wait, digital x-rays, and digital image technology. In addition, many periodontal problems are treated with antibiotics rather than surgery.Dr. Osorio received his DMD from the University of Florida and was honored to receive the Clinical Excellence and Professionalism award. He is a member of the ADA and AGD, is certified in Invisalign clear braces, and is trained in nitrous oxide administration.
Viera Dental is located at 6709 Colonnade Avenue, Suite 101 in The Avenue of Viera across from Kohls. Hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. For more information, please call 321-433-1022 or visit www.vieradental.com.
New Munay-Ki and Mesa Course
Debra L. Kruljac, owner of the Center for Healing Arts, recently returned from a 5-week spiritual retreat in the Andes Mountains of Peru. After studying and employing newly learned sacred ceremonial techniques with her mentor Don Isidro, a Peruvian Shaman of Incan decent, Debra will teach Munay-Ki, the rites of passage of the Q’ero Shamans. The course will begin with a free introduction that is a prerequisite to attend the Mesa courses. Debra trains in Shamanic methods of healing that deal with the energetic aspects of illnesses and of life's spiritual paths which include Munay Ki, Sacred Plant Medicine, and The Sacred Hoop. The ceremonies include core Shamanic work of Soul Retrieval, Journeying, Extraction, and Death Rites.
For the last ten years, Debra has maintained a healing practice that includes Shamanic energy medicine and advanced modalities of Massage Therapy and Pranic Healing. She is a Ceremony Facilitator, Mentor/Instructor, and Spiritual Director.
The free introduction will be August 12 at 7pm. A new Mesa course begins August 15th. The Center for Healing Arts is located at 916 Columbus Ave, Melbourne. For more information call 321-733-7633 or visit CenterforHealingArts.net.
Yoga Teacher Training
Downtown Yoga offers serious students, aspiring teachers, and current teachers an opportunity to deepen their practice, unlock their potential, and transform their understanding of yoga. With respect for individual goals, the training programs allow students to attend convenient weekend sessions led by caring, supportive, yoga experts. Students explore yoga’s origins and evolution, study body mechanics and movement, develop a personal instructional style, and practice a diverse blend of Hatha, Ashtanga, and other yoga styles. The Studio provides a warm, relaxed, intimate setting for classes filled with joy, laughter, meditation, and growth.
Students who complete the 200-hour Teacher Training program will deepen their practice and acquire an understanding of yoga philosophy, know how to structure a cohesive class, build relationships with experienced yoga teachers, and have the confidence and tools to begin teaching yoga. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and letter of completion which they can use to register with Yoga Alliance and share with prospective employers. Completion of this program also qualifies students for admission into the 300-hour Professional Program and opens the door to career opportunities at Downtown Yoga and partners.
Downtown Yoga is located at 532 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. For more information, call 321-676-4600 or visit info@yogadowntownmelbourne.com.
The Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2009 (H. R. 646)
In January Congressman Maurice Hinchey of New York introduced HR 646, The Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2009. Passage of HR 646 would amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under Part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled) of the Medicare Program. It would also amend Title 5 of the United States Code to provide for coverage of such services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Passage of the bill would open the door for other insurance companies to cover acupuncture and enable greater access to this ancient healing art across the country.
The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) is conducting a grassroots campaign asking for support in the passage of HR 646. The AAAOM is also lobbying for a companion bill to HR 646 to be introduced in the U.S. Senate.
The AAAOM asks HR 646 supporters to send a letter to their representatives by visiting www.RallyCongress.com/aaaom and clicking on "CONTACT CONGRESS." Fill in your ZIP code to identify your representative. The automated form letter can be sent as written or personalized.
For more information go to www.AAAOMOnline.org.
Support Group for Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a grassroots, family and consumer (person with a mental illness), self-help, support, and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with a mental illness. NAMI's mission includes improving the quality of life for caregivers of those dealing with and persons suffering from a mental illness by providing education and peer support.
The stigma of mental illness is often worse than the disease. Severe mental illnesses are more common than diabetes, cancer, or heart disease and are the number one reason for hospital admittance.
NAMI support is available from over 1,100 affiliates throughout every state in the U.S.A., (www.nami.org). There is a 24 hour crisis phone line for persons seeking immediate help and advice at !-800-950-6264.
General meetings are open to the public offering education and resources. The Indian River County group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the United Way Bldg., 1836 14th Avenue Vero Beach.
"Support Stars Here" is a peer group that meets every Monday night at 6pm at Abilities Resource Center (ARC), 1375 16th Avenue, near the high school in Vero Beach. This is a group where peers can share experiences with people who understand.
Peer Support groups are available in both Indian River and St. Lucie Counties. For more information, contact Diane, peer to peer mentor, at 772-332-2014.
Aromatherapy Workshops for Back to School
"Understanding and using the ABC’s of aromatherapy may help you and your student get ready for back to school," explains Doreen DeSerres, aromatherapist and owner of Nature’s Spirit. This month’s workshops will focus on the herbs that enhance learning, focusing, remembering and promoting good health. "For example, rosemary aids in memory recall and can be used for a wide range of ailments, including digestive disorders and arthritic complications," offers Doreen.
Since the expansion of Nature’s Spirit, Doreen is now crafting new herbal tisanes, an herbal fusion of different plant parts that historically have been used for holistic medicinal benefits. Each herbal tisane contains different properties. Doreen states, "some work to provide antioxidants and strengthen the body's immunity, while others promote calmness, reduce stress and balance our metabolism." Custom herbal tisanes are available.
Nature's Spirit is located at 405 Florida Avenue, Cocoa Village. Aromatherapy workshops are held on Wednesday evenings 6-8pm. Please call to reserve a seat. Drum circles are held on Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30pm. For more information call 321-632-1221 or visit www.naturespirit.com.
Stress and Anxiety Workshop for Parents
Susan Sawyer is presenting a two-hour Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) workshop for parents to learn how to teach this technique to their children. "EFT is a healing concept that has been in practice in Eastern medicine for over 5,000 years and is an easily learned tool that parents and children can use to get back in control of their lives," explains Susan. "The body's energy meridian points are stimulated by tapping on them with fingertips which brings relief without the use of drugs or equipment. Children with stress or anxiety may show symptoms such as withdrawal, insomnia, phobias, weight gain, etc. EFT provides relief from chronic pain, emotional problems, disorders, addictions, phobias, PTSD, and physical diseases." During this workshop, parents will be provided information showing how this technique works and a take-home workbook. Susan says another benefit is the "camaraderie from other parents searching for healthy treatment alternatives." Susan is a Board Certified Master Clinical Hypnotist and Certified EFT Trainer trained by EFT’s founder Gary Craig.
The workshop will be held Saturday, August 22 from 10am-12noon at 8059 Spyglass Hill Rd, Suite 101, Viera. $60 pre-payment required by Wednesday, August 19. For more information, call 432-7267or visit www.sawyerhypnosis.com.
The Truth About Hypnosis
Terry Gurley, Certified Master Hypnotist, is offering a free presentation to learn the "truth about hypnosis." Terry will dispel the myths and misconceptions about hypnosis as well as explain the Model of the Mind and a program Terry incorporates into her work called The Secret Language of Feelings. Participants will learn about the close relationship between thinking and physiology (i.e., why it is challenging to change habits with the conscious mind even though people consciously know to eat healthy and exercise). Explore key behaviors that help lose weight along with tips in nutrition, exercise, and diet. Terry is certified in weight loss, stop smoking, and pediatric hypnosis and she specializes in groups and working with teenagers.
Free presentations will be held at two locations: Thursday, Aug. 27at 6pm at Suzan’s Health Haven, 924 E. New Haven (in the Railroad Emporium) Downtown Melbourne and Saturday, September 12 at 3pm at Appleseed Health Foods, 1007 Pathfinder Way, Rockledge. Attend one presentation and receive a $25 discount off your first session. For more information, call 321-288-2196, or visit www.highermindhypnosis.com.
Thai Massage in Cocoa
The Zen Room in Cocoa is now offering Thai Massage by Angela Logsdon. Thai Massage is done while the recipient is fully clothed, using no oils, while working on the floor with a mat. The therapist uses palm pressure, muscle stretching, and compression similar to classic yoga postures all done in a rhythmic movement of gentle rocking. Thai Massage enhances strength and flexibility, blood circulation, relaxes sore or tense muscles, and can recapture lost range of motion. "The best part is you get to just lie there and receive the stretching part of the massage," says Jessy, a recent recipient of Angela’s Thai massage. "This really helps you relax so you get a really good stretch."
Angela has been a massage therapist for six years and studied traditional Thai Massage in Thailand. She is available seven days a week by appointment and is excited to share the beauty of this practice at the studio.
The Zen Room is located at 631 Brevard Ave., Suite C, Cocoa. 60 minutes is $75; receive $25 off with a package of 3 massages. For more information, call 419-618-3668 or visit www.thezenroom.info.
