May 2013

Welcome to the May 2013 issue of Natural Awakenings. Our focus this month is on women’s health, and readers of both sexes will find helpful tips for healthy living.

Understand Your Body Type to Take the “Die” Out Of Diet

Do you realize that the word “diet” has DIE in it? When people go on a diet, they are literally killing themselves by not eating, or eating things that are not right for their body type.

Dr. Michael House

"Walking the Walk" in Environmental Conservation

Native plantings at the front entrance entice butterflies at the headquarters of Global Organic Specialty Source, an 80,000 square foot warehouse at the corner of McIntosh and Clark in Sarasota, and offer a visual and sensual clue to the heart and soul of this growing organic produce distribution enterprise.

Suzi Harkola

Teen Drama Queens

Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

For many, the strong mother-daughter bond seems to suddenly unravel when adolescence appears.

Meredith Montgomery

Spring Detox

Gentle Natural Cleansing Works Best

To secure optimum performance, maximize lifespan and maintain the warranty of vehicles, knowledgeable drivers follow the regular maintenance needs recommended in the owner’s manual.

Linda Sechrist

Seeking Soulmates Online

Coach Evan Marc Katz’s Advice for Internet Dating

Natural Awakenings recently launched its own online dating site, which got us wondering… what does it take to find that ideal someone?

Kim Childs

Clutter-Taming Tips

Save Time, Money and Sanity

Labels abound: pack rat, clutter bug and hoarder. Just the thought of confessing that our clutter needs conquering can inspire shame, anxiety and dread.

April Thompson

Aging Gracefully

It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How

Most of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy.

Kathleen Barnes

A Passion for Pedaling

Hop on a Bike and Go Lean and Green

Trading in the car keys for more two-wheeled time could curb many of society’s woes, from spiraling healthcare costs to deepening carbon footprints.

Debra Melani

Listening to Inner Wisdom

5 Instincts to Heed

Listening to our instincts can help us stay safe and deal better with life-or-death decisions.

Dr. Judith Orloff

March Against Monsanto

Marchers will assemble at Five Points Park to protest the genetically modified foods developed by Monsanto and the government protections provided to them.

"Innovations in Age Management" Presented by Dan Watts, MD, ND, MSNM

Dr. Watts will present a free seminar, “Innovations in Age Management”.

InStride Therapy Raises Over $150,000 at “Mane Event”

InStride Therapy, one of the leading hippotherapy centers in the southeastern United States, raised more than $150,000 at its first annual fundraising event in March.

Local Author Pens First Book, “Life in a Spacesuit”

Michael Rosen-Pyros, a Sarasota based chiropractic physician and Thai massage therapist, has published the metaphorical Life in a Spacesuit.

A New Way to Detox

Consider far infrared sauna as an option for detoxification, relaxation, weight loss, lowering blood pressure, pain relief, and blood purification.

Micronutrient Testing for Health Assessment

Vitamin, mineral and antioxidant deficiencies have been shown to suppress immune function and contribute to chronic degenerative processes.

Kitten Shower and Adoption Event at Cat Depot

Cat Depot will host a “kitten shower” with opportunities to adopt one of the furry friends in their care.

Humane Society of Sarasota County Offers Fur Fun Camps

The Humane Society of Sarasota County’s Fur Fun Summer Camp is designed for kids 6 to 12 and runs for six one-week sessions.

Dog Obedience Classes Offered at Humane Society of Sarasota County

Develop a better relationship between you and your dog through the Humane Society of Sarasota County’s behavior training group classes.

Water Monkey Challenge at Benderson Park

The Benderson Park Rowing Center is hosting the Water Monkey Challenge for standup paddlers as part of the Sarasota/Manatee Paddle Fest.

New Prenatal Yoga Class at ReFlex Arts

A prenatal hatha yoga class at Reflex Arts will focus on honoring the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy.

Dr. Eric Winder Opens Manual Therapy Practice

Eric Winder DC has opened a manual therapy practice at 3985 Swift Road in Sarasota, just off Bee Ridge Road.

ReFLEX Arts Offers New Zumba Classes

Vinola Rodrigues and Quinn Easton have recently joined ReFLEX Arts as Zumba instructors.

Pearl Cream Store Celebrates with All-Natural Health Fair

Dr. Anna’s Pearl Cream Store is celebrating its highly successful first year with an Open House and Health Fair on May 10.