Free Tips to Lose Stubborn Baby Fat

Jenni Berman, a physician's assistant and owner of Berman Health and Wellness, in Naples, is providing special assistance for postpartum mothers to lose weight. Read More »

World Day of Prayer Events at Unity of Naples

The Unity World Day of Prayer will be celebrated from 6 to 7:30 p.m., September 8 and 9, at Unity of Naples. Read More »

40th Anniversary of Refuge Society Begins Next Month

The nonprofit “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) will celebrate its 40th anniversary beginning October 6 on Sanibel Island. Read More »

'Corner Pharmacy' Ambiance in North Naples

The Uptown Chemist, North Naples’ newest compounding and wellness practice, specializes in handcrafted medications as an integral part of a functional approach to achieving customers’ wellness Read More »

Healing Touch Intro Sessions on Zoom

Mary Pat Fitzgibbons will lead a series of Healing Touch introductory instructional sessions from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on September 30, and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on October 2 and 3, live on Zoom. Read More »

Hempra Offers Cannabidiol Subscription Boxes

Stacy Roberts, founder and CEO of Hempra Box, in Naples, is offering high-quality, customized boxes of cannabidiol (CBD) products that can be delivered to residences. Read More »

Special Savings on Beauty Items

The items are provided in a pouch that can be used to store and carry makeup pieces. The discount program will continue as long as supplies last. Read More »

National Estuaries Celebration at Rookery Bay

Highlighting a month of special activities and events, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, in Naples, will present a Super Saturday Estuaries Celebration on September 25 featuring mini-guided boat tours ($20) in the bay and activities for all ages. Read More »

LandeeMillien Beaute Creole Opens in Fort Myers

LandeeMillien Beaute Creole, which recently began providing expert skincare at 15050 Elderberry Lane, in Fort Myers, is offering first-time clients $20 off their initial visit from September through November. Read More »

Holistic Practitioner Offers Intro Discount

Dr. Brian Healy, acupuncture physician, doctor of Oriental medicine, medical massage therapist and both a certified yoga teacher and therapist, is offering an array of non-invasive, non-toxic and non-drug solutions and services to patients’ health and wellness issues at an introductory discount of 15 percent through October at Sanibel Wellness Inc. Read More »

In This Issue: September 2021

Healing Arts, Cooking With Wild Mushrooms, Yoga For Trauma and Much More! Read More »

Bounce Back from Stress and Negativity Naturally

It’s difficult not to be impacted by the negative effect of COVID-19. “The mind holds onto stress and negative thoughts because it doesn't know how to process and release extremes and unfamiliar emotions,” advises Michele Durham, founder and owner of the Access Holistic Healing & Hypnosis, in Bonita Springs. Read More »

Smoothies and Super Bowls are a Big, Nutritious Hit

Thanks to the invention of the blender in the 1920s, Julius Freed was able to concoct the first smoothie. Read More »

Fort Myers Laser Dentistry Offers a Holistic Approach

Not every dentist can boast of being a guest on the Today television show. Dr. Gerald Lorino, DMD, of Fort Myers Laser Dentistry, can and along with his wife, Dr. Suzanne Lorino, also a DMD, bring their experience and dentistry skills to Southwest Florida as the new owners of Fort Myers Laser Dentistry. Read More »

Explore the Human Biofield with Healing Touch

Distance healing is the focus of registered nurse Mary Pat FitzGibbons’ upcoming Healing Touch Level I online training beginning on September 30. Students will learn how to use their hands and intention to promote health and healing via the subtle energy fields that exists around and within the body. Read More »

Spa De Larissa

Larissa Smolen, a licensed esthetician with 15 years of experience and owner of Spa De Larissa, in Naples, offers various facials for treating stress, aging skin, and skin problems such as rosacea (pronounced roh-zay-sha). Read More »

Four Pillars of Wellness

Building a wellness plan requires a solid foundation built upon four pillars that are fundamental requirements for health. When practiced, they can bring balance to daily habits. Read More »

Meet Fort Myers Resident Gary Robbins

Retired social groupworker; local and national staff of Planned Parenthood; kitchen and bath designer and entrepreneur; designed and implemented off-site solar panel assembly and transportation system. Read More »

Action Alert!! Proposed State Constitutional Amendments

Current statewide efforts of FL5.org are underway to amend the Florida State Constitution to grant legally recognized rights to Florida’s waterways and the right to clean water to Floridians. Read More »

Turn Up the Creativity

I’ve always loved the creative process—that seemingly magical realm where I can surrender to the quiet stillness within and my imagination and intuition find fertile ground for the divine muse to enter. During such musings, insights, answers and visions make themselves known when least expected. Read More »

Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’

Genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for an animal-free milk. Read More »

Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity

Art can be a powerful force for healing. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails, public spaces and homeless shelters. Read More »

Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes

Research suggests eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving. Read More »

Conquering Chronic Pain: How the Body-Mind Connection Works

Understanding the mind/body connection is to key for patients seeking healing from chronic pain through holistic approaches. Read More »

Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination

How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival. Read More »

Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material

Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues. Read More »

Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms

Wild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes. Read More »

Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction

A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s. Read More »

Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans

From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware. Read More »

Hen of the Woods Steaks

A delicious, meat-free "steak" recipe using hen of the woods mushrooms. Read More »

Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems. Read More »

Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet

Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery. Read More »

Martha Beck on Living with Integrity

Bestselling author and sociologist Martha Beck discusses her new book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self. Read More »

Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks

A study finds that individuals who ate a plant-based diet were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19. Read More »

Promising Pain Relief Therapies

Integrative modalities commonly used by holistic practitioners to treat chronic pain. Read More »

Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options

The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal. Read More »

Sicilian Chicken of the Woods

A traditional Italian preparation for chicken of the woods mushrooms, flavored with wild monarda leaves and served with charred bread rubbed with garlic. Read More »

Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being. Read More »

The Power of the Written Note

Sending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took. Read More »

Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad

Tasty, elegant recipe for Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad. Read More »

Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies

An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver. Read More »

Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood

Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees. Read More »

Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk

A study has discovered sharks to be absent from many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating they are “functionally extinct”, that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem. Read More »

Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System

Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses. Read More »