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It’s simple logic: If you develop fewer cravings, you’ll give in to fewer cravings. See how to stave off the urge to splurge:

Schedule a massage. When you’re tense your body produces more of the hormone cortisol, which may increase the amount of carbohydrates you want to eat. Sweets or carbohydrates tem-porarily increase our levels of serotonin, which makes us feel calm and relaxed. So to curb your candy urge, rent some John Candy videos, take a yoga class, call your funniest friend, or for serious stress, dial up your massage therapist.

Have a little piece of chocolate -- every day. Know anyone who is desperately seeking spinach or craving kale? Didn’t think so. Once you start incorporating small portions of these forbidden

foods into your diet, a funny thing happens: You don’t crave them anymore.

If you make room in your daily diet for a small amount of chocolate, you won’t end up eating a pint of chocolate ice cream in one sitting. And in the long run, you’ll save calories.

step 2: distinguish Cravings from hunger

Suppose you walk by McDonald’s and, all of a sudden, you have a deep desire for french fries. Instead of rushing to the counter and placing an order, follow this strategy: Divert yourself for at least 10 Minutes. Read, call a friend, take a walk -- just do something that doesn’t require you to think about or see food Reevaluate your urge. After at least 10 minutes, ask yourself, “Do I still want french fries?” If your craving was based on the physical conditioning of seeing McDonald’s

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When it comes to good health, garlic is the herb that gets to the heart of the matter. More and more studies

are shedding light on just how garlic protects the human heart. Here are five of the ways research-ers believe garlic may work its wonders on one of your most vital organs:

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Researchers at New York’s Medical College recently reviewed five of the most scientifically sound studies on garlic and cholesterol. They found that consuming as little as half a garlic clove a day reduces cholesterol levels an average of 9 percent.

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Scientists speculate that garlic lowers blood pres-sure by relaxing and opening up blood vessels. Using garlic as a salt substitute can also help lower blood pressure.

Makes blOOD less likelY tO clOt.

Garlic makes blood less sticky, so you are less likely to develop a blood clot when one of your blood vessels is injured. A blood clot that com-pletely blocks off a blood vessel in your heart can lead to a heart attack.

increases clOt-DissOlving activitY OF the blOOD.

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Like many healthful foods, the benefits of eating garlic seem to add up over time. Include one to two cloves of garlic in your diet on a daily basis. Fresh garlic is probably the safest way to go.

If you’re bothered by garlic’s strong odor, garlic supplements may mask the odor somewhat. Dr. Varro E. Tyler, former Professor of Pharmacog-nosy in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences at Purdue University, recommended garlic supplement tablets with an enteric coating. This coating protects the garlic, preventing it from dissolving until it reaches the intestines. These supplements tend to be more odor-free and effective than other types.

The many different brands of garlic supplements available vary widely in effectiveness. Kwai is one brand that has produced positive results in several clinical trials. If you are on any anti-clot-ting medicines, such as aspirin or warfarin, you should talk to your doctor before adding garlic to your diet. Garlic may intensify the effects of these drugs.

Too much garlic can cause side effects, including heartburn, gas, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea and skin rashes. If you notice any of these, reduce your garlic intake.

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Carrie Oleston and Dr. Cindy Perkins of Back In Health Wellness Center are pleased to announce their Advanced Certification of Competency for Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. The Spine Research Institute in San Diego is home to the world’s only multi-module program dedicated specifically to whiplash and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Arthur C. Croft, founder and Director of the Spine Research Institute and the Center for Research into Automotive Safety and

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throughout the entire month of July, in cel-ebration of “Christmas in July”, Conforti Chiropractic will host our annual clothing

drive with all donations benefiting Clothes To Kids, Inc. Clothes to Kids benefits school aged children throughout the Tampa Bay Area.

The mission of Clothes To Kids is to provide new and quality used clothing to low-income, school aged children in Pinellas County, free of charge. Clothes To Kids envisions a community in which every school aged child has quality clothing so that he or she may attend school with the confidence and self-esteem needed to aid in the achievement of academic success.

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choose from various styles and colors. Clothes are arranged by size and type so parents and children can browse and try on clothing to fit their style. Each store has 4 departments to meet the needs of Girls, Boys, Young Men and Junior Girls. Visit their website online at www.clothestokids.org for more information and be sure to look at their critical needs list.

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researchers have linked prematurely gray hair and osteoporosis. Premature graying means that more than half of your hair is gray before age 40. the researchers speculate that the genes that determine premature graying may be linked to the genes responsible for bone mass.

of course, there are several other well-known risk factors for osteoporosis.

age. the main contributor is age. the disease is usually diagnosed in people over the age of 60.

genDer. unfortunately, your gender is the next most important factor in de-termining how likely you are to develop osteoporosis. women are eight times as likely to be affected by the disease as men. women, on the average, are born with less bone mass than men. then, to make matters worse, menopause causes a woman’s natural supply of estrogen to decrease, so she loses bone mass faster than a man.

nutritiOn. third, nutrition plays a vital role in keeping your bones healthy. doc-tors recommend getting most of these essential building blocks from the foods you eat instead of supplements.

exercise. fourth, the amount that you exercise is directly related to bone mass and density. a regular exercise program increases the stress you put on your bones. they respond to this mechanical stress by becoming stronger and more dense.

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TAMPA, Fla.-- AAP Fitness owners, Alex and Ash-ley Poptodorova, were the highlight of the Tampa Bay Classic bodybuilding contest held at the Pepin Event Center in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at least to their 30-plus members who attended the contest in support of AAP Fitness.

Event emcee and former bodybuilding contestant himself, John Schleicher has promoted the Tampa Bay Classic Bodybuilding Championships for 28 years (http://www.tampabayclassicbodybuilding.com/). He honored the contestants throughout the competition, but made an improvised special announcement for Ashley Poptodorov. A mo-ment after the Over 30 Women Figure winners accepted their awards (Poptodorova did not place), Schleicher shared Ashley’s ‘story,’ that in the past three years, she has lost almost 100 lbs (beginning her fitness journey at 212 lbs.) and started AAP Fitness (www.aapFitness.com) with her husband, Alex. He requested she take the stage, and she did. Ashley cried as the members of her fitness studio and the other audience members cheered for her

accomplishment. Schleicher commented in his impromptu presentation that in his 28 years, he has never seen the level of member support from any other gym. Alex Poptodorova, 13 year power lifter and body-builder, received his BS in Microbiology from USF. Alex took third place in the final competition: the Open Men Heavyweight Division. Both Alex and Ashley Poptodorova are committed to the health and well-being of others and support their clients in nutrition, fitness, and motivation. They frequently hold workshops at Nutrition S’mart in Wesley Chapel and provide grocery store with label reading field trips.

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who: Hosted by the Kiwanis Clubs of Country-side and Dunedin

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why: proceeds benefit the many children’s charities supported by the Kiwanis Clubs of Countryside and Dunedin. FYI, the previous 30 Midnight Runs have raised over $540,000 for these charities.

how: pre-registration is available online at www.Active.com up until June 30th, then again race night. For more information, visit www.kiwanismidnight-run.com or call 727-535-2257.

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he finished school and was no longer the “Star Athlete” he was in high school, where he was voted Most Athletic in his senior year. He had slowed down, taken it easy and now was looking in the mirror. He did not like what he saw. So, he decided to take on a new challenge and run a mara-thon. He did it for his sister. He raised $1000 for arthritis and ran the race. From there he would go on to triathons and an ironman for a spell.

Now he just loves the long, long running races. He is currently training for a race that is coming up at the beginning of 2011 called an Ultra-marathon. The Ultra-marathon that Dave is training for is 50 miles. He is excited about this and giving it his all, but dreams of the really big race of 100 miles. Do I hear an “Ooooooo”? He predicts it will take him about 24 hours.

One of the reasons Dave loves running so much is because it is a time to be alone. Running for

him is therapeutic, a time to re-charge from the demands of life. And though he is alone with his thoughts, he can’t help but meet friends along the way who have the same aspirations and deter-mination. Dave comments that, “Everyone is so nice and wants to help by giving encouragement and guidance”

Dave knows that training to pre-pare your body and mind for an event is so important, and though a McDonald’s happy meal sneaks into his hands sometimes when taking the kids out, he works very hard to keep on track. He tries to keep the protein high and the carbs low. His favorite workout, for the core, is P90X.

So, keep this in mind next time you think, “I can’t do it”, Dave is up at 3am, preparing for work that starts at 4:30am, coming home to take care of the kids while his wife works, working out, training and fitting in family time, that YES, YOU CAN DO IT!A typical week would be:.......

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monday - rest daytuesday - 6 mileswednesday - 8 milesthursday - 6 milesfriday - offsat - long runsun - long run Runs can range from 10-20 miles. It all depends on where I am in my training. I also have been trying to do more core and ab work. I love the p90X program with stretching, core, and abs. Its tough but can be done at home. The big challenges have been finding the time to do it. I have a 2 year old and 6 month old at home, plus I work at 3AM. Sometimes I have to run in the heat of the day and that is a challenge in itself. I am actually very good with my diet during the week. I eat a lot of protein and low carbs. Kind of like an 80/20 split. I am trying to get leaner. Sometimes going lower on the carbs leaves me a bit sluggish but for the longer runs I throw them back in. In the mornings I eat stuff like hard-boiled eggs, almonds, cottage cheese and of course coffee. For lunch it is usually a sandwich and fruit..... and for dinner it is some type of meat and a salad. I do allow myself one piece of chocolate for dessert if I have worked out.

The weekends are hard. We are constantly on the move

so sometimes fast food is the only option. I do not deny myself, but take it easy. If you deny yourself, you are more apt to cheat a lot more. I just try to keep the calories low. I don't deny myself any food that I really want. I just keep it at a minimum. As I get closer to the race, I will probably do less core work because I will have to do more running. For example running 20 miles a week now will work up to around 60 miles a week closer to the race. Again, this is average, but many ultramarathoners will run 100 mile weeks. My schedule doesn't permit me to do this at this time. My limiting factor is sleep. I do not get enough and I know that. But I really don't have much of a choice... 2 young kids, working at 3AM does not yield to a lot of sleep. That does make it a bit harder to get up realy early on the weekends to run.

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recently while attending an exercise class, one of the gals whom I had begun to get to know, asked me what I do for a living. I gave her my

response, “I am a hypnotist”. The usual incredulous look was followed by the even more common, “Uh oh, are you going to make me quack like a duck?” It has been my experience (and that of many of my col-leagues) that people have some misconceptions about what hypnosis is and how it can help create change in their lives.

While stage hypnosis and theatrical use of hypnosis is fun and entertaining, it is not all there is to hypno-sis. When volunteers quack or do other such silly actions, it is because they are fully engaged in the fun of the moment. They are aware of what is occurring and even the audience, they are just so focused on the moment and the fun, that it seems natural to do whatever the requested action is. I can tell you from personal experience that even in stage hypnosis, you cannot make a person do anything against their will. I was willing to play and dance in a stage show, but the moment I was told to eat Jello, I sat down and refused. (That is not a snack I enjoy!) Once the hyp-notist changed requests, I was fully on board again.

So, how does something as entertaining as hypnosis is, have any credence in the clinical or office setting? Allow me to first quote the definition of hypnosis from the MayoClinic.com website. “Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus, concentration and inner absorption. When you’re under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and re-laxed, and you can concentrate intensely on a specific thought, memory, feeling or sensation while blocking out distractions.

Under hypnosis, you’re more open than usual to suggestions, and this can be used to modify your perceptions, behavior, sensations and emotions. Therapeutic hypnosis is used to improve your health and well-being and is different from so-called stage hypnosis used by entertainers. Although you’re more open to suggestion during therapeutic hypnosis, your free will remains intact and you don’t lose control over your behavior.”

Much of the work of a Hypnosis Professional who is certified in Medical Hypnosis is the result of a physi-cian’s referral. There are the obvious connections such as the cardiologists and pulmonologists who refer their patients for smoke cessation and weight loss. Other doctors may refer for conditions such as:

• Reducing stress related to medical procedures

• allergies• asthma• Surgical preparation• Fibromyalgia• Childbirth• Dental procedures• Skin conditions• gastrointestinal problems• Migraines• pain Control• Hypertension• Urinary Incontinence

Many conditions have multiple symptoms that can be addressed in hypnosis. For instance, a person suf-fering from Fibromyalgia experiences fatigue resulting from sleep disturbances, wide spread tender spots and a short term memory loss. Then, when an indi-

vidual begins to feel better, there is often a concern of returning to the old discomforts. Each of these concerns can be approached in the hypnosis sessions. Hypnosis can be a very valuable therapeutic interven-tion for individuals with psoriasis and other skin troubles brought about by everyday stressors. If someone is seething inside for reasons that they do not wish to bring to mind or cannot confront or rant and rave about, their skin will attempt to reflect the problem.

The effectiveness of hypnosis has also been docu-mented for warts, eczema, hives, acne, skin allergies, pain and burning sensations, and compulsive skin picking and hair pulling.

I have witnessed individuals eliminate the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), once their stress-ors were reframed into more manageable events and occurrences in life. Furthermore, relieving any pain related to IBS allows for increased enjoyment and less worry. Hypnosis has been so overwhelmingly suc-cessful that Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD, chair of the National Women’s Health Network in Washington, DC, has said that hypnosis should be the treatment of choice for Irritable Bowel Syndrome cases which have not responded to conventional therapy. The conventional therapy offered to most IBS patients ranges from nothing at all to a lifetime prescription for anti-spasmodic drugs.

According to Brian Alman, PhD, in his case study presented in the Permanente Journal, “one of the great surprises of medical hypnosis is that beneficial change can be effected without the patient’s awareness”.

Medical hypnosis is very different from the “com-mand performance” of stage hypnosis. Stage hypnosis is also highly directed as to outcome (“You will sing in Martian,” “You will quack like a duck,” etc). This can be dramatic and engaging, but it has limited utility. Unlike practitioners of stage hypnosis, the hypnosis professional certified in medical hypnosis, cannot choose from a variety of subjects and direct the show. In fact, the problem can be so complex that its resolution requires total dependence on subconscious processes occurring within the individual. There are times when the outcomes are unanticipated. (I had a client who visited with me for allergies who complained of stuffiness. She never mentioned her psoriases, yet that cleared along with the other allergy symptoms.) Medical hypnosis offers the opportunity to effect beneficial change even in difficult cases. Often this change occurs quickly, and sometimes it appears in unexpectedly beneficial ways. l

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go outside on a steamy sum-mer day, walk

a block and voila! You’re dripping like a can of cola just pulled from an ice chest.

Sweat helps regulate body temperature, but few of us give sweat more than a passing thought. Sure, we worry it’ll satu-rate our silk blouse right before a job interview or that we won’t be able to replenish fluids fast enough while running on a hot summer day. But we rarely think about what’s in sweat, why it smells bad and why kids don’t have to wear deodorant.

Here are answers to those and few more questions you may have had about sweat.

• Ever feel like a human salt lick after exercising? That’s because sweat is composed primarily of water, potas-sium and salt (a mix of sodium and chloride), as well as minuscule amounts of a few other things. The ratio of those components varies from person to person, and your body adjusts that ratio depending on the fluctuation of its levels of water, potassium and salt.

• The average person has 2.6 million sweat glands in their skin. The glands are distributed over the entire body•except for the lips, nipples and external genital organs.

• We have two types of sweat glands: eccrine, which produce volumes of the watery stuff, and apocrine, which produce tiny amounts of thick odorless fluid.

• We have eccrine glands all over our bodies, includ-ing the palms of our hands, the soles of our feet and our foreheads.

• We have apocrine glands under our arms and in the

genital area. Breasts have a modi-fied version of the apocrine gland. When the thick odorless fluid from our apocrine glands sits on our skin, bacteria act upon it, which is what makes us smell.

• Apocrine glands contain proteins and fatty acids, making their secretions thicker and giv-ing them a milky or yellowish color. That’s why underarm stains in clothing appear yel-lowish.

• Apocrine glands develop during puberty, which is why children don’t need deodorant or antiper-spirant.

• Ever wonder why you can’t handle hot days in the spring as well as you can in late summer? It seems that your sweat glands need time to acclimate. A person who hasn’t been in a hot climate for a while can produce about one liter of sweat an hour. After about six weeks of hot weather, however, he or she will be able to produce two to three times that amount. (Anecdotal evidence suggests that people who sweat a lot while exercising year•round are automatically ac-climated in the spring and thus able to handle the heat better.)

• About 3 percent of the popula-tion suffers from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). It most commonly affects underarms, hands and feet and can myste-riously strike in the coldest of conditions.

• The humidity of the air around us affects the rate at which sweat evaporates. If humidity is high, the air cannot absorb any more moisture and our sweat won’t evaporate and cool our bodies as efficiently as when the air is dry.

• Losing excessive amounts of

sweat can quickly dehydrate you, leading to circula-tory problems, kidney failure and heat stroke.

• Never wear a plastic sweatsuit or lots of warm cloth-ing while working out on a hot day. You won’t burn any more calories, but you will lose lots of water weight, which can precipitate heat stroke.

• Sweat is made from fluid in your blood, which means the more you sweat, the thicker your blood becomes and the harder your heart has to work to pump that blood.

• People who are more fit are better able to cope with low or even moderate degrees of dehydration than those who aren’t fit. Alberto Salazar finished the 1984 Olympic Marathon in 2 hours 14 minutes despite losing 8.1 percent of his body weight in sweat.

• The Gatorade Sports Science Institute has found that in conditions of 85 degrees and 40 percent humidity (cooler than the average St. Louis sum-mer day), the average runner will lose two to four pounds of sweat an hour.

• An hour or two before exerting yourself outdoors in the heat, drink 16 ounces of water or sports drink, then take in between 5 and 12 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes while working or exercising, says Run-

ner’s World magazine.

• Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on antiperspi-rants and deodorants. Anti-microbials in deodorant help elimi-nate bacteria on your skin’s surface, while fragrance helps mask odor. Antiperspirants help control sweat by forming gel plugs in some of our sweat glands.

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One of the fastest growing activities in the United States, Pilates exercise has affected

some truly inspirational changes in those that practice the exercise. Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates method of exercise, originally worked with hospital patients in the early 1900’s. To this day, the method of exercise continues to strengthen and lengthen muscles, im-proves posture and flexibility and reduces the chance of injury as well as speeds recovery from injuries. Almost anyone can do Pilates, male or female, young or old, professional athlete or beginning exerciser. Pilates can be performed on specially designed equipment which can provide both assistance and resistance or can be done on the floor on a mat.

Katie, a skater, was diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age. Her spine continued to worsen because she was unable to have back surgery at age 15. With severe back pain at age 25, Katie was told that her spine’s curvature had increased to 70% and would continue to deteriorate, threatening her internal organs including lungs. Surgery in the form of two rods was recommended to stop the progression of scoliosis. Again unable to have surgery at the time, Katie turned to Pilates equipment training. Her back pain, her ability to breathe and her quality of life have markedly improved. She still may eventually face surgery, but she continues to improve her current health by practicing Pilates three times weekly.

Sandy, a very active former 63 year old ballet and jazz dancer, had severe arthritis in her knees from years of overuse. Years ago during her dancing career she prac-ticed Pilates. Two and a half years ago, facing possible knee surgery, she again resumed Pilates on the equipment and was able to complete a hiking trip into Bryce Canyon. Sandy had her knees

replaced with a double procedure early in 2010. Five days after surgery she was released to her home and in-home physical therapy, crediting Pilates with pre-surgery strengthening. Eight weeks post-surgery Sandy has been released to do Pilates again on the equipment with her trainer.

Carolyn was referred to Pilates by her yoga instructor one year after back sur-gery at age 58. She was afraid to move her back in flexion, extension or much rotation. She became proficient in Pi-lates equipment exercise gaining strength and flexibility in her back, giving her freedom of movement, improved quality of life and reduced back pain. A year ago, Carolyn broke her elbow. Post surgery she was back doing Pilates within a few weeks and continues to practice twice weekly on the equipment at a studio as well as daily in her home on the mat.

Don, a touring rock star, so the age is omitted, was referred to Pilates by his wife. Not knowing that Pilates was devel-oped by a man for men, he started Pilates equipment training to humor his wife. What he did discover is that Pilates is quite the workout and helped to improve his strength, flexibility and posture. A year ago, he fell and broke his shoulder, requiring a shoulder replacement. Don is back both touring and doing Pilates on the equipment, which has aided in his shoulder and back flexibility.

Pilates has helped the individuals men-tioned above. It can make a difference in your life to strengthen, increase flex-ibility, improve posture, prevent injury or improve post-rehabilitation exercise. If deciding to try Pilates, check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. Find a certified, experienced Pilates instructor to help plan and imple-ment a proper Pilates exercise program either on the equipment or floor. l

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Swimsuit StrategiesWhen it comes to finding the perfect-fitting swimsuit, thegoal is to accentuate the positives and minimize the anxietyzones.

Minimize or Enhance Waist and TummySTRATEGY: Define a waistline, create some curves.

� Find great waist-defining details such as princess seams,draping and shirring.

� Suits for this shape will feature a shirred waist, lines and prints and special detailing that will help to define a waistline.

� These same detailsdraw attention to thewaistline and cancreate the illusion of a smaller middle.

Minimize Hips and ThighsSTRATEGY: Draw eyesup and away from hips.

� Triangle shapesshould look for suitsthat slim the lowertorso and drawattention to theupper torso withshapely necklines,bust detail ing andshirring.

� Details to look forinclude: surplice or V-necklines, empire-style waist, darker colors on bottom,patterns on top.

Enhance Bust AreaSTRATEGY: Create a fuller-looking top half.

� Find supportive built-inbras to offer support and bust enhancement.

� Flattering top stylesinclude halter, v-neck,scoop neck and shirredtops.

Minimize Bust AreaSTRATEGY: Provide bustsupport with good coverage.

� Higher necks are a mustwhen trying to minimizethe bust.

� Look for back straps andsupportive bras built into swimsuits.

� Quality fabrics will also aid in coverage and camouflagetop areas.

Lengthen LegsSTRATEGY: Higher leg openings to create the illusion oflonger legs.

� Choosing a suit with a two-inch leg opening will instantlylengthen legs.

� Side-tie bottoms are great for adjusting the leg openingsto a desired height.

Finally, Bryant says, “Do love your body — but don’tstress about your suit. Get a good fit and balance your bodyproportions and you’ll feel great in a swimsuit that comple -ments your figure.”

Learn more about swimwear styles and see the latestflattering designs at www.landsend.com.

Sport the Right SupportNot only is it important to get the correct measurements — it is amust to select the best bra support and coverage for each body typeto achieve the perfect swimsuit fit. Bras shape and define, addingfullness to a small bust, support to a large bust.

Shelf: A shelf bra offers light coverage and support. It’s con -structed of a soft liner with an elasticized bottom band to helpthe bra stay in place.

Soft Cup: A soft cup bra provides shape and support. Most suitswith soft cups provide extra modesty; some feature push-uppads to give your figure a boost.

Underwire: An underwire bra provides bra-like support in cupsizes up to DDD.

Mastectomy: A mastectomy bra is a soft cup bra constructed for support, combined with a liner. The bra and liner hold the prosthesis in place with a durable under-bra elastic band.

To see different swimwear bra styles, visit www.landsend.com.

How to Take Measurements According to the Lands’ End survey, six out of ten women statedthey have never taken measurements to find the perfect swimsuitsize — 43 percent confessed they simply don’t know how.

“Taking measurements is the key to finding your size and ulti -mately looking great on the beach,” said Bryant. “To easily find aflattering swimsuit, it’s important to measure your body, then usesizing charts to pair up your measurements with swimwear designedto flatter your body shape.”

With the right measurements, it’s easy to find the perfect swim suitsize. A common mistake is not positioning the measuring tape cor -rectly when taking measurements.

� Bust — With armsrelaxed at the sides of thebody, measure the fullestpart of the bust keepingthe tape measure parallelto the floor.

� Waist — Measure aroundthe waist at the narrowestpoint. Add a 1/2 inch forcomfort.

� Hips — Stand with heelstogether and measurearound the fullest part ofthe hips, keeping the tapemeasure parallel to thefloor.

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Enhance bust area withflattering top styles, suchas halter and v-neck.

FAMILY FEATURES

When you head out to the pool or the beach, does your swimsuit make you look and feel your best? If not, you’re not alone.

In fact, according to a recent survey of more than 1,000 women, conducted by Lands’ End, eight out of tenwomen (83 percent) confessed to having worn the wrong size swimsuit. The survey also found more than half of respondents (54 percent) purchase swim bottoms in a size that is too big hoping for more coverage, while athird (34 percent) have squeezed into a suit that is too small because a larger size was not available.

“With so many advances in swimsuit design, high-performance fabrics and a full range of available sizes,there is no reason why any woman should experience muffin top or saggy bottoms,” said Suzanne Bryant, vicepresident of design, Lands’ End.

To help you make a splash this summer, Bryant offers these tips for finding the swimsuit that’s right for you.� Torso — Run

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when you head out to the pool or the beach, does your swimsuit make you look and feel your best? if not, you’re not alone. in fact, according to a recent survey of more than 1,000 women, conducted by lands’ end, eight out of ten women (83 percent) confessed to having worn the wrong size swimsuit. the survey also found more than

half of respondents (54 percent) purchase swim bottoms in a size that is too big hoping for more coverage, while a third (34 percent) have squeezed into a suit that is too small because a larger size was not available.

“with so many advances in swimsuit design, high-performance fabrics and a full range of

available sizes, there is no reason why any woman should experience muffin top or saggy bottoms,” said suzanne Bryant, vice president of design, lands’ end.

to help you make a splash this summer, Bry-ant offers these tips for finding the swimsuit that’s right for you.

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Waist anD tuMMyStrategy: Define a waistline, create some curves.

• Find great waist-defining details such as princess seams, draping and shirring.

• Suits for this shape will feature a shirred waist, lines and prints and special detailing that will help to define a waistline.

• These same details draw attention to the waistline and can create the illusion of a smaller middle.

MiniMize Hips anD tHigHs

Strategy: Draw eyes up and away from hips.

• Triangle shapes should look for suits that slim the lower torso and draw attention to the upper torso with shapely necklines, bust detailing and shirring.

• Details to look for include: surplice or V-necklines, em-pire-style waist, darker colors on bottom, patterns on top.


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Strategy: Higher leg openings to

create the illusion of longer legs.

• Choosing a suit with a two-inch leg opening will instantly lengthen legs.

• Side-tie bottoms are great

for adjusting the leg open-ings to a desired height.

Finally, Bryant says, “Do love your body, but don’t stress about your suit. Get a good fit and balance your body proportions and you’ll feel great in a swimsuit that complements your figure.”

Enhance bust area with flattering top styles, such as halter and v-neck.

how To TakE mEasuREmEnTs

According to the Lands’ End survey, six out of ten women stated they have never taken mea-surements to find the perfect swimsuit size - 43 percent confessed they simply don’t know how.

“Taking measurements is the key to finding your size and ultimately looking great on the beach,” said Bryant. “To easily find a flattering swimsuit, it’s important to measure your body, then use sizing charts to pair up your measurements with swimwear designed to flatter your body shape.”

With the right measurements, it’s easy to find the perfect swimsuit size. A common mistake is not positioning the measuring tape correctly when taking measurements.

Bust - With arms relaxed at the sides of the body, measure the fullest part of the bust keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.

enHance bust area

Strategy: Create a fuller-looking top half.

• Find supportive built-in bras to offer support and bust enhancement.

• Flattering top styles include halter, v-neck, scoop neck and shirred tops.

MiniMize bust area

Strategy: Provide bust support with good coverage.

• Higher necks are a must when trying to minimize the bust.

• Look for back straps and sup-port ive bras built into swim-suits.

• Quality fabrics will also aid in coverage and camouflage top areas.

waist - Measure around the waist at the nar-rowest point. Add a 1/2 inch for comfort.

hiPs - Stand with heels together and measure around the fullest part of the hips, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.

torso - Run a tape measure down the back from where the shoulder meets the neck, through the legs and back up the front. (In other words, make a loop.)

sPoRT ThE RiGhT suPPoRT

Not only is it important to get the correct measurements - it is a must to select the best bra support and coverage for each body type to achieve the perfect swimsuit fit. Bras shape and define, adding fullness to a small bust, support to a large bust.

shelf: A shelf bra offers light coverage and support. It’s constructed of a soft liner with an elas-ticized bottom band to help the bra stay in place.

soft CuP: A soft cup bra provides shape and support. Most suits with soft cups provide extra modesty; some feature push-up pads to give your figure a boost.

underwire: An underwire bra provides bra-like support in cup sizes up to DDD.

masteCtomy: A mastectomy bra is a soft cup bra constructed for support, combined with a liner. The bra and liner hold the prosthesis in place with a durable under-bra elastic band.

To see different swimwear bra styles, visit www.landsend.com.

Minimize hips with suits that draw atten-tion up with shapely

necklines, bust detail-ing and shirring.


Nutrition

food laBel foolishnessthere is much confusion for consumers who rely on the front of food packages to make their choices. although “natural” should mean no artificial colors or ingredients, the term “natu-ral” isn’t a guarantee that the product contains whole wheat—or any fruits or vegetables at all. Cut through the confusion and read the pack-age from back to front - read the ingredient label first! heed these tips to shop smart amid:

NaTURaL: In your quest to find foods that nourish, do you pur-chase foods labeled “100% Natural,” “Healthy,” or “No Artificial Ingredients” without actually reading the ingredients? We’re at a disadvantage compared with countries such as Canada where labeling laws are more stringent and specific. The USDA says that the

“natural” claim means that the food does not contain any artificial ingredients, coloring ingredients, or chemi-cal preservatives, and, in the case of meat and poultry, is minimally processed. However, the meat may be full of “natural flavors” and “naturally raised” doesn’t mean the animal isn’t raised on a factory farm. It also doesn’t mean that the animal has access to the outdoors. A can of iced tea can read “100% Natural Tea,” however the ingredients include filtered water, high fructose corn syrup and lemon flavoring. That’s not natural to me.

MULTI-gRaIN: From breads to crackers to hot and cold cereals, “multi-grain” does not mean whole grain—it means just about nothing at all, except that the product contains an un-defined amount of different types of grains. What you really want to look for is “100% whole grain,” so you’re assured that you’re getting all of the good nutrition from that grain’s kernel—the nutrients, including vitamin E and magnesium, and fiber. Some packages distract the

consumer by touting impressive amounts of vitamins and minerals, even fiber. But, be a savvy consumer and look at the ingredients first, if you’re interested in buying products without artificial colorings, flavors, excessive sugar and salt. Be sure the first ingredient is “100% whole,” either wheat or other grain, and remember, a teaspoon of sugar equals 4 grams. To know what you’re eating, read the serving size first, then the calories per serving, how much fiber and then how much sugar per serving (for example, a serving of shredded wheat and bran mini wheats is 1 ¼ cup, has 200 calories, 7 grams of fiber and less than 1 gram of sugar!).

LOW gLYCeMIC INDex: Where “low carb” left off, the “low glycemic index” has taken over. The glycemic index ranks foods based on the how quickly they elevate blood sugar levels compared to the same quantity of a reference food (pure glucose or white bread).

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What to eat? Seems like a simple question, but it’s one that can vex even the most savvy eater, especially when trying to make sense of food packaging. How many times do you browse the grocery aisles trying to discern the “best” pasta, cereal or bread? Most concerned healthy eaters know the obvious, like there is no fruit in “Froot Loops.” But what about “grown up foods”? You know, those labeled as “whole grain,” “all natural” or “healthy”?

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In addition to not considering the amount of food usu-ally eaten, the GI doesn’t include the amount of fiber in the food. A medium baked potato has a higher GI (85) than a Snickers bar (55), and who’d say a candy bar is better than a baked potato? The quantity of food represented by that ranking is always 50 grams, regardless of how much food (volume) it takes to eat 50 grams; it’s real easy to eat 50 carbohydrate grams of cookies (7 small cookies) but much tougher to eat 50 carbohydrate grams of carrots (5 cups of carrots) in one sitting! In the context of “healthy” ignore the glycemic index and focus on whole foods, with fiber, in portions that are right for you.

ORgaNIC: The truth is, if it’s sugar, it’s sugar—organic or not, high fructose corn syrup, honey, cane sugar or white, maple syrup, or agave nectar—all nutritive sweeteners have ap-proximately 16-20 calories per teaspoon, and negligible nutrition—said differently, they are empty calories. I took a cruise through the breakfast aisle, and found “organic toaster pastries” but compared to conventional toaster pastries, there’s just as much sugar, and making it “organic” doesn’t make it lower in calories or higher in fiber. If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast that’s convenient and portable, choose a toaster waffle with whole grains.

“FRee” FOODS: Yes, we want to be free to eat what we like, and for many, that means fake foods that imitate sweets and desserts. However, foods labeled “low fat” or “fat free” does not make it calorie free.—manufacturers add sugar to add texture and bulk lost from removing fat. A “sugar free” cookie may have a similar calorie count compared to the regular too. So, the most important thing to look at when you’re reading a label is not the calories, fat or sugar, but always, it’s theserving size that must be read first. Note: “Fat Free” means less than a half a gram of fat per serving, “low fat” or “light” means less than 3 grams of fat per serving, and “reduced fat” means 25% less than the reference food. For example, Mayonnaise illustrates this perfectly. The “reference” or original mayo has 10 grams of fat per one tablespoon serving. The reduced fat version has 25% less fat, or 7.5 grams of fat per serv-ing…still not a low fat food. But choose a “low fat” or “light” version, and you know it has 3 grams or less of fat per serving, a better choice. Buyer beware! Seemingly healthy foods such as yogurt and oatmeal may contain copious amount of added sugars; breads and crackers are often made with heart-unhealthy hydrogenated oils (trans fat). “Miracle” juices and “energy” bars, touted as healthful, are usually just vehicles for added sugars and excessive calories. Consider this representative list of some surprisingly unhealthy foods:

YOgURT: Plain, low fat or nonfat yogurt is such a healthy food, because it’s a delicious low fat source of calcium, vitamin D and magnesium and protein, but many manufacturers have taken liberties with yogurt! They’ve loaded it up

with excess unwanted calories. Consumers are distracted by words like “organic” and “natural” but even these words can’t undo nutritional damage from added sugars, “granola” and nuts—and more. Yogurt should have but two ingredients: milk and live cultures. Stay wholesome by staying simple, and that goes for kids’ yogurts too.

TORTILLa & TaCO SHeLLS: Generally low in fat, usually made from corn or wheat, or both…but read the ingredient label first, because many brands are quite high in fat, and are often made with hydrogenated fat, or trans fat (hydrogenated oils). Trans fat can raise bad cholesterol but also lower “good” HDL cholesterol. Search out better-for-you whole-wheat tortilla and taco shells made with canola or other vegetable oils.

INSTaNT OaTMeaL: Looking for convenience and nutrition, we make the mistake of reading the front of the package for descriptors such as “wholesome” and “nutritious”. We know not to choose sugary cold cereals but convenience packages of instant oatmeal are no exception. Read the ingredient label first—one teaspoon of sugar equals four grams: some of the “maple” or other favors have more than 12 grams per serving. Buy whole oats, microwave for a minute in a glass dish, stir in a quarter-cup of raisins, cook one more minute, and Sweet!

gRaNOLa: Granola may be “natural” but it’s also a typically calorie-dense food, not nutritionally desirable if it’s full of oil and sugar. Do a little label reading in the grocery store—most flaked or “twig” cereals such as Kashi GoLean list the serving size as 3/4 – 1 cup, for about 150 calories per cup. There is no standardized serving size for cereals, and most packaged granolas’ list the serving size as a mere quarter-cup, with about 160 calories per serving. No one is satisfied with just a quarter-cup of cereal and usually will pour their usual cup—multiplied by four, that’s 640 calories, plus milk! Granolas typically features a good amount of oil plus a number of different sweet ingredi-ents, some which may sound healthful, but again, sugar is sugar, and all of it, maple syrup, cane sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, agave nectar, honey—are recognized similarly by your body, and are all different ways to say more calories! Stick with a high fiber, lower sugar cereal, and if you like granola, use as a topping on a yogurt and fruit parfait (nonfat Greek yogurt and berries).

MIRaCLe JUICeS: The front of the package appeals to your quest for good health with words like “immune promoting” and “an-tioxidants”. The front label shows appealing photos of fresh fruit, but like all juice, the proof is in the fiber—and reading the nutrition facts label shows that juice contains just about none. There are no studies that show that drinking juice will prevent disease, and people who are watching their weight need to remember that calories in fruit juice are equivalent to soda—no fiber here, and a very quick way to get excess calories. Eat whole fruit, for more energy and fiber, and save your calories for fullness.

eNeRgY BaRS: Another name for “energy” is “calorie,” and most bars are more akin to candy bars than nutritious snacks. The first ingredient is usually refined flour (not whole grain), then sugar, sugar, and more sugar, in a myriad of guises, including corn syrup, molasses, honey and more. For sustainable energy, grab a cup of 100-calorie yogurt and stir a cup of crunchy low-sugar cereal into the cereal; make a fresh-fruit smoothie with nonfat yogurt, milk and berries, or pack a tuna sandwich on whole wheat with an orange (who says you have to have cereal for breakfast? Have lunch for breakfast and breakfast for lunch).

MICROWave pOpCORN: Popcorn is a great snack, but not when it’s loaded with hydrogenated fat (trans fat), artificial flavors and preservatives. Additives make it high in fat calories relative to volume, and often the microwave popcorn is loaded with hydrogenated fat. Make it better! It’s so easy, with an air-popper: pop up a few cups and enjoy. For a heartier snack, toss the hot popcorn with some grated cheddar cheese.

RICe CakeS: Although they’re somewhat lower in calories than potato or ‘Doritos’ chips, rice cakes offer little in nutritional value and certainly little fiber, and they’re often are high in sodium and sugar (if they’re flavored). Better: whole-wheat pita chips (make your own: slice into quarters, spray with cooking spray and toast) with some hummus or peanut butter. Shop armed with information to help you read beyond the packaging and make weight-wise choices. And, of course, always shop with a list, never shop when you’re hungry, and read the ingredient label first. These three smart strategies help you keep the focus on healthy, good for you foods (that taste good, too). Making weight control second nature means shopping purposely, refusing to be swayed by advertising, and taking the time to enjoy the flavor of real food! Your payoff will be better taste, improved nutrition and good health. l

registered and licensed dietitian susan burke March, ms, Cde, is the author of “making weight Control second nature: living thin natu-rally” – a book intended to liberate serial “dieters”

and make living healthfully and weight-wise intuitive and instinctual over the long term. su-san also serves as the resident nutrition expert for www.heathywage.com, which empowers healthy living through incentives, social sup-port, goal-setting and technology. she may be reached online at www.susanBurkemarch.com.

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JULY 8-14HErbaL FIrST aID: EVErYTHINg Your graNDMoTHEr kNEW, buT You DoN’T! Saturday, July 10th 10am-4pm. If you are intrigued by herbal home remedies, but don't know where to begin, this class provides the information you need to stock and utilize your own herbal medicine chest. Learn how common herbs can be used to treat minor injuries. Your instructor is Dese-rie Valloreo, Clinical Herbalist. Cost $100. Reserve your spot at 727-551-0857. Class to be held at Acupuncture & Herbal Thera-pies, 901 Central Ave, St Petersburg.

Yoga For SCoLIoSIS PraCTICE 1-3pm, July 10. $35 if you register a week ahead. $45 by Thurs July 8. With Stacy Renz E-500 RYT.Register at www.living-roomyoga.biz or call 727-826-4754. Living Room Yoga, 1608 29th Ave. N, St. Pete, FL 33713.

VINYaSa FLoW Yoga MaSTEr CLaSS SErIES W/MICHELINE bErrY (levels 2/3). July 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th A master level class series that will open you to the creative healing potential of vinyasa flow yoga. Experience the three-part wave vin-yasa krama methodology to standing poses, backbends, arm balances, core abdominals, forward bends and hip openers, twists and inversions. July 10th 7:00 – 9:00 pm / July 11th 8:30 – 10:30 pm, July 24th 7:00 – 9:00 pm/ July 25th 8:30 – 10:30 pm, $30 each or $50 for two. Yogani Studios, 1112 W. Platt, S. Tampa, www.yogani.com (813)251-9668

MakINg HErbaL ProDuCTS For MaSSagE - Monday, July 12th 6-9pm. (Earn 3CEU) – LMT’s - Add value to your massage offerings by incorporating thera-peutic oils and herbs. Receive a step-by-step workbook and samples to take home. Cost $60. Register at www.HerbalWise.us.com or call 727-384-HERB. Workshop to be held at Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 901 Central Ave, St Petersburg. Advance Registration Required.

a DELIgHTFuL Duo! SHakTI FLoW & SouND HEaLINg JourNEY - Join us for a powerful Shakti Flow class immediately followed by a special 1.5 hour Sound Heal-ing Journey guided by Eluv host of 88.5 “Ul-trasounds” Thursday night radio show. This Journey of amazing healing sound will leave you rejuvenated, revitalized, clear minded and totally relaxed. Sound Healing is an excellent way to re-align, cleanse, refresh, relax, and increase positive Qi throughout the whole body. Tuesday 7/13 from 6:30 – 9:30pm , $20, Yogani Studios, 1112 W. Platt, S. Tampa, www.yogani.com (813)251-9668

baLaNCINg Hor-MoNES NaTuraLLY with Dr. Mary Riggin Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 6:30 PM Palm Harbor Natural Foods - 30555 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor. Learn about NEW natural solutions for hormone related health problems without the use of hormones or bio-identicals! Seating is lim-ited – Please call (727) 669-6000 to register.

JULY 15-21DruM CIrCLE WITH kEVIN “k.D.” DEN-NIS, Fri., July 16th, 8pm. Drum your worries away as the rhythm of the drums carries you away from the every day. K.D. has plenty of instruments for everyone, and he leads the Circle with style and grace. New to Drum Circles; Class begins at 7:00 pm ($10, which includes Circle at 8p). Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Center @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www.RaydianceWellness.com. Donations, 3rd Friday of each month.

ILLuMINaTED LIVINg SErIES: ParT 2 – FEar-LESS FaT: EaT FaT, LoSE FaT A six part series designed to provide you with specific information and resources on how to live a rich and nourishing life dis-tinguished by an increased level of overall health and vitality, a diminished eco-footprint and a sense of greater connection to com-munity. July 17th 2:00 – 4:30 pm, $40 per session each or register for all six for $210 ($35 each), Yogani Studios, 1112 W. Platt, S. Tampa, www.yogani.com (813)251-9668

HErbaL SkINCarE WorkSHoP - Mon-day, July 19th 6-9 pm. Learn a complete herbal skincare program for your skin type and how to make herbal skincare products that heal and revitalize the skin. Receive a step-by-step workbook and samples to take home. Cost $60. Register at www.Herbal-Wise.us.com or call 727-384-HERB. Work-shop to be held at Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, 901 Central Ave, St Petersburg. Advance Registration Required.

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WELLNESS SaLE DaYS! - our "VITaMIN SaLE DaYS" are now called "Wellness Sale Days" because they now include all Body Care items in addition to Vitamins & Supple-ments! That's 2 whole days to save on all of these items! Tuesday, July 20th & Wednes-day July 21st, 20% Off on all Supplements & BODY CARE! Not including those already discounted. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, FL 33755 more info www.naturesfoodpatch.com

SHIaTSu WorkSHoP - . learn how to help yourself at home when illness strikes? In this class, a basic overview of acupressure point locations will be taught, and attendees will learn how to use Shiatsu massage on these points to stimulate healing. Free for our ac-tive patients and their guests. $20 for the general public. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:00 PM Healing Touch Oriental Medicine - call to register, (727) 669-6000

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SuMMEr DaYS rETrEaT: Relax, Breath, Enjoy, Restore, Midweek Prayer, Medita-tion, Sharing, Quiet Time, Arts & Crafts. Wed . July 27. On gorgeous 2 acre home on a lake, 9:00 am – 11:30 pm, lunch option-al, Love Offering $15, no one turned away Esperanza Interfaith Center, 1217 Leisure Ave. Tampa, FL 33613. Register online at www.EsperanzaInterfaithCenter.com Call Rev. Maria Pierre, 813-293-9410

HEaLINg: a book P r E S E N TaT I o N aND brEaTHINg MEDITaTIoN aWak-ENINg ExPErI-ENCE WITH DaVID ELLIoT - Join author and healer David El-liott as he shares his latest book Healing. David will be offering the breathing medita-tion that has opened and healed the lives of thousands around the world. His simple message of self-love and exchange has al-lowed thousands from around the world to derive life-changing benefits from the teach-ings of this formerly reluctant healer.review. July 27th, $20 (Includes Book), Yogani Stu-dios, 1112 W. Platt, S. Tampa, www.yogani.com (813)251-9668

HCg INForMaTIoN NIgHT, Wed., July 28th, 6pm. Bring your friends at get infor-mation about the HCG Diet Protocol in our Q&A Discussion, the night includes a Guest Speaker, a Recipe Exchange to bring your favorite HCG recipes if already in the pro-gram, and a Clothing Exchange so you can bring clothes that are getting too big for you now! Raydiance Helio Spa & Wellness Cen-ter @ 120 S. Howard Ave. (813) 258-0458. www.RaydianceWellness.com.

JULY 29-31CHaNgE Your MIND, CHaNgE Your WEIgHT PrograM, July 31, 4-6pm.. Join Stacy Renz, OTR/L, PYT, E-500 RYT, CHt, to learn about Living Room Yoga's new pro-gram to help you release your extra weight using yoga, coaching, and hypnosis. Class includes a stress releasing hypnosis ses-sion and a stress release hypnosis CD. $20

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EARLY AUGUSTbook SIgNINg - Patricia McGivern, author of Angel Babies: Messages from Miscarried and Other Lost Babies will be giving a talk and doing a book signing at the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo (bmse.net) at the Sheraton Air-port, Tampa at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 1. www.PatriciaMcGivern.com

aNaNDa Yoga TEaCHEr TraININg August 2010 Training at Jai Dee Yoga and Wellness Studio. With LeShan Barrios, ERYT. Excellent for those who want to become Registered Yoga Teachers or who want to deepen your personal practice. Con-tact us for more information. 813-231-2300, www.jaideeyoga.com. 5803 N. Florida Ave, Tampa.

HEaLINg arTS aLLIaNCE rEuNIoN Thursday, Aug. 19 - Speakers, group shar-ing, vision for the future Contact me if you want to speak, facilitate or record. On gor-geous 2 acre retreat center on a lake, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Love Offering $10, no one will be turned away. Esperanza Interfaith Cen-ter. 1217 Leisure Ave. Tampa, FL 33613 Register online at www.EsperanzaInter-faithCenter.com Call Rev. Maria Pierre, 813-293-9410

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lisa raPhael, visionary author, thera-pist, classical pianist inspires transfor-mational holistic healing through consultations, seminars, books and arti-cles. www.lisaraphael.com, [email protected].


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