In This Issue: January 2023

January 2023 Digital Magazine

Please enjoy the January 2023 issue by flipping through the pages of the Digital Magazine or scrolling through the articles below.

Meet Jamie Linn Stuart: North Fort Myers Resident

Rapid empowerment coach, helping professionals live life with more passion, energy and fulfillment. I work one-on-one with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, groups, and businesses to impact resilience levels leading to increases in passion, fulfillment and energy throughout their lives, not just in their career. Read More »

Michele Durham: Awakening to Spirit

As Michele Durham reflects on her life’s circumstances, events and pivotal points, she realizes how they all fit together perfectly to form the life she has now as owner of Access Holistic Healing & Hypnosis in Naples. Read More »

Mold Remediation Requires Homeowner Cooperation

Mold remediation requires cooperation between a homeowner and the mold remediation company. Read More »

Reduce Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields with PolarAid Device

One of the first and most important things we can do to protect our health is to reduce our exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) by taking the protective measures necessary to keep our body and our immune system healthy and strong. Read More »

Nutritional Blood Analysis

Nutritional blood analysis, using a BIOMEDX enhanced and configured Olympus multi-platform microscope with a camera attached, is a way of looking into the body’s needs and using that information to provide an ideal plan, from diet to hydration, vitamins, minerals, herbs and more. Read More »

Show the World a Fresh Face and a Beautiful Hairstyle for 2023

Women all over the globe continue to use the Queen of Color, Carole Jackson’s book, Color Me Beautiful: Discover your Natural Beauty as a guide for looking great and feeling fabulous, even though it was written in 1980. Read More »

Naples Family Dentist: Biological Dentistry and Total Body Wellness

"An artist of the smile and a physician of the mouth," is how Paul Mabe, DDS, describes himself. The biological, cosmetic and restorative dentist, who owns Naples Family Dentist, also believes that the mouth is a gateway to total body wellness. Read More »

Dr. Lina Sakr: A Well-Rounded Physician with a Comprehensive Background

Dr. Lina Sakr, an internal medicine specialist who recently joined the team of physicians at Naples Center for Functional Medicine, has nearly four decades of experience in medicine. Read More »

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A New Look at Saturated Fat

Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease. Read More »

Spinach and artichoke omelette on plate with sliced tomatoes, fresh greens and fork

Artichoke and Spinach Greek Omelet

Start your morning off right with this healthy recipe for omelets packed with artichoke and spinach. Read More »

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Brain Power Boosters: Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age

Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices and expert recommendations we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains. Read More »

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Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation

Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives. Read More »

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Curry Chicken Salad

This tasty recipe for curry chicken salad is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Read More »

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End the Mailing Madness

Junk mail is wasteful. When a shiny, multipage magazine or catalog arrives in the mail, we must view it as an unsustainable practice and take action to curb it. Read More »

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Farmers Benefit from Harvesting Solar Energy

Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields. Read More »

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Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer

Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul. Read More »

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Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging

A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging. Read More »

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Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development. Read More »

Dog and cat side-by-side each eating from a side of a food bowl filled with fresh healthy food

Hidden Dangers in Pet Food: The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients

Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods. Read More »

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Mechanical Devices Inefficient at Removing Ocean Plastic

A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms. Read More »

Milton Mills on Optimizing Health with a Plant-Based Diet

Medical director of the nonprofit Center for a Humane Economy, Milton Mills, M.D., discusses the benefits of switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet and eliminating animal-derived dairy. Read More »

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More than Skin Deep: Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis

A functional medicine approach can help to treat inflammation and triggers, the underlying causes of psoriasis, enabling patients to heal from the heartbreak. Read More »

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Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors

Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns. Read More »

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Our Helium Is Running Out

Liquid helium, a nonrenewable element found deep underground, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and supplies are becoming harder to find. Read More »

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Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development

Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones. Read More »

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Predicting Earthquakes with a Phone App

When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors. Read More »

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School Districts Getting Electric Buses

A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. Read More »

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Sea Soundscapes Help Regrow Oyster Reefs

Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs. Read More »

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The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics

Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips. Read More »

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Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death

A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death. Read More »

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Welcoming the Unknown

Instead of feeling anxious or fearful about the unknown, embrace the excitement of the possibilities change can bring. Read More »

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Zucchini Pasta with Salmon and Artichoke

Recipe for salmon and artichoke with gluten-free pasta made out of zucchini. Read More »

Sharpe Provides Biofeedback and Healing Energy

Cynthia Sharpe, owner of Cynchronisity Biofeedback and Healing Energy Work, in Naples, is providing free initial consultations toward conducting biofeedback sessions that can help clients deal with the many stressors from environmental, school, work and family relationships. Read More »

Spa Beauty Services with Healing Modalities

Spa Beauty Services with Healing Modalities Michelle Nelson, owner of nuYu Naples, is combining spa beauty services with meditation and other healthy modalities such as energy healing and self-whole affirmations during eyelash extension fills. Read More »

Free Flowing Health Offers Convenient Services

By providing plant-based chef services, catering and coaching programs, Lisa Brown, owner of Cape Coral-based Free Flowing Health, helps busy professionals and families eat healthier and feel their best. Read More »

Kaitlyn Haley joins D-Signed Nutrition, in Bonita Springs.

Kudos! Kaitlyn Haley, a certified nutrition specialist through the American Nutrition Association and a Florida-licensed dietitian and nutritionist, recently joined the staff of D-Signed Nutrition, in Bonita Springs. Read More »

Inner Perspective Offers Yoga and Therapy Sessions

Meryl Sykes and Freddie Henken, co-owners of Naples-based Inner Perspective, have launched a therapy and yoga collective practice providing 50-minute therapy and one-hour yoga sessions for individuals of all ages, groups and organizations. Read More »

Dr. Diana Macian with WellcomeMD

WellcomeMD welcomes Dr. Diana Macian, a board certified physician in emergency medicine who has treated a wide range of medical issues from a bad cough to cardiac arrest and stroke. Read More »

Environmentally Speaking: January 10th The Right to Clean and Healthy Water

January 10 at 6 p.m., join SWFL RESET Center via Zoom to hear about the Right to Clean and Healthy Water amendment. Read More »

Reader Spotlight

Meet Naples resident, Yvette Sechrist McGlasson. Read More »

Upgrade Your Life in 2023

We can all use an upgrade once in a while. I just got the latest iPhone. That was easy, but on a personal level, making changes—even positive ones—can be more challenging. Ringing in the new year prompted me to pinpoint areas of my life that could use improvement. Read More »