Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers - April 2016 Read the April 2016 edition of Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers. Moorings Park Community Helps Residents Achieve Healthier Lifestyles Moorings Park retirement community, in Naples, has been named a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite. Read More » Wantz certified as a Foundational Reconnective Healing practitioner Teddianne Wantz certified as a Foundational Reconnective Healing practitioner Read More » Changes to Health Freedom Summit Activities Several changes have been made to the lineup and content of presentations at the second annual Food & Thought Health Freedom Summit, from April 1 to 3, in Naples. Read More » Success Secrets of Spiritual Entrepreneurs Workshop HEARTbiz Consulting will present The Success Secrets of Spiritual Entrepreneurs, with spiritual and business coach, author, speaker and trainer Mark Kolack, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 27. Read More » Discounted Exams at Synergy Nutrition of Naples Dr. Anthony Memmo, owner of Synergy Nutrition of Naples, is offering a discounted exam to new patients this month, and specializes in helping individuals with digestive issues and other health concerns. Read More » Naples Mattress Offers Organic Products Naples Mattress, in North Naples, is the only retailer in our area to offer 100 percent certified-organic mattresses and sleep accessories. Read More » Indoor Pollution Solutions with Naples Rug Spa To combat allergens, indoor pollutants and bacteria this spring, Naples Rug Spa is offering a a free area rug cleaning with the purchase of one cleaning throughout the month. Read More » Wei Joins Liu’s Acupuncture Center Oriental Medicine Doctor, acupuncturist and Medical Doctor (China) Tianyi Wei has joined the staff at Liu’s Acupuncture Center. Read More » Pilates and Barre Combined at Naples Studio Barre Fusion Pilates Studio is offering both Pilates Reformer and Barre Class Combo sessions that are high-energy and open to all ages and levels. Read More » Jamfest Returns to Bonita Springs The fourth annual Jamfest, providing live music, art, food, camping and more, will take place from May 6 to 8 at Summerland Ranch, in Bonita Springs. Read More » Iris Analysis at the Food & Thought Health Freedom Summit Holistic Iridologist Laura James will be at the 2016 Food & Thought Freedom Summit from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 2 and 3, in Naples. Read More » Microcurrent Point Stimulation Therapy in Cape Coral Candace Tranter-Cool and Noneen O'Rafferty are now offering a variety of therapies at the Bowen Therapy at the Center for Natural Healing, in Cape Coral. Read More » Essel to Hold Free Better Body Teleconference Popular author and professional speaker David Essel will present a free seminar on ways to improve physical fitness and appearance at 6:30 p.m., April 27, via teleconference. Read More » Hormone Imbalance Seminar at Food & Thought Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners and functional medicine specialists Deb Post and Evie Breedlove-Mangapora will conduct a free seminar on stress, hormones and health at 6:30 p.m., April 14, at Food & Thought. Read More » Angel Codes for Peace Class at Unity of Naples Sandra McGill and Lee Shook, two local Seraphim Blueprint angel healing teachers, will present Angel Codes for Peace at 7 p.m., April 22, at Unity of Naples. Read More » Juicelation Grand Opening in Naples Come celebrate the Grand Opening of Juicelation, Naples' first organic juice lounge, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., April 14. Read More » Upcoming Group Programs at Monarch Wellness The staff of Monarch Wellness, in Naples, will present a free Community Wellness event with information about upcoming programs from 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 6. Read More » An Evening of Storytelling at Sugden Theatre Ten outstanding storytellers will perform personal stories, along with tall, fairy, folk and fractured tales, at StorySlam at Sugden Theatre: An Evening of Storytelling, from 7 to 9 p.m., April 4. Read More » Florida Artist Inspires and is Inspired by Old Materials Floridian artist Joe Thompson uses 100 percent recycled and repurposed materials to create fine paintings and sculptures that are collected both nationally and abroad. Read More » The Uses of Thermography to Maintain Wellness Although we may not be able to see it on the surface, internal temperature changes are the earliest indicators of disease and dysfunction. Read More » Stealing Back Our Precious Time: Local spas can lift evidence of age from the face Natural Awakenings turned to local spa owners and estheticians to learn more about anti-aging measures and the "lunchtime facelift." Read More » Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Illness: Local residents shed light on their use of acupuncture Natural Awakenings turned to the patients of local acupuncturists to learn how it helps them, and how it could help you as well. Read More » Probiotics 101 Natural Awakenings checked with local health food stores and health professionals regarding effective shelf-stable probiotics, what’s the most important information on the label. Read More » How Kristina Aston Found a Home in the Universe Spending years searching for a meaningful sense of belonging, Kristina Aston finally found the Access Consciousness method, bringing her peace and a sense of purposeful meaning. Read More » Who’s a Natural Awakenings Reader? Laura Casey is a SWFL Natural Awakenings Reader who is passionate about healing and giving back to her community. Read More » Whey is Top Source for Natural Glutathione Production Quality whey provides all the key amino acids for glutathione production, an important molecule necessary for staying healthy, preventing aging, cancer, heart disease and much more. Read More » Southwest Florida Clean Water Movement Takes Action: Clean Water as a Human Right Southwest Florida's economy, natural beauty and quality of life are intricately linked to how water resources are managed. Read More » Celebrating Earth Day Locally and Globally Celebrate Earth Day with the entire community by participating in several events scheduled throughout April! Read More » Discounted Biofeedback Sessions in Naples Monica Robles, M.D., of Naples, is providing biofeedback sessions at a discounted rate this month. Read More » Guitar Duo to Debut New Music/Art Concept The acclaimed area guitar duo of Bruce Hecksel and Julie Patchouli, known as Terra Guitarra, will perform at 8 p.m., April 22, at the Center for the Performing Arts. Read More » Southwest Florida Sustainability Summit in Estero Attend the Southwest Florida Sustainability Summit for important news and developments from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 28, at the Hyatt Regency coconut Point Resort and Spa. Read More » Free Yoga in Fort Myers for Breast Cancer Survivors Journey Beyond the Diagnosis, a free yoga class for breast cancer survivors, takes place on an ongoing basis from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at AHA! A Holistic Approach Center. Read More » Sound Healer to Perform in Bonita Sound Healer Felicia Rose will sing her inspiring songs and chants in a participatory performance from 7 to 9 p.m., April 29, at the Hummingbird Wellbeing Center and Boutique. Read More » Auricular Therapy Complements Acupuncture Treatment Auricular therapy is a technique within Traditional Chinese Medicine widely used to treat addictions, mood disorders, headaches, obesity and pain, and much more. Read More » DARK Act Defeated The Deny Americans the Right to Know Act, a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of GMO food, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March. Read More » Pets are in Good Hands at Naples Dog Center & Salon Naples Dog Center’s grooming process combines soothing bathing massages with natural solutions such as aromatherapy, homeopathic remedies, and herbs, for the best health of man's best friend. Read More » Chelation Therapy Finds Wider Applications Chelation therapy has many health benefits, including treating heavy mercury intoxication, relief from arteriosclerosis, chest pains, and arthritis. Read More » Letter from Publisher: Dear Home May this month’s Everyday Sustainability issue remind us all of the beauties and benefits of caring for our own home and what it teaches us about caring for Mother Earth, our collective home. Read More » In-Print