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Garden at Eden Classes and CSA Enrollment
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healthy, or- ganic pro- d u c e a n d help rai se awareness of autism in the community. Registration for a series of classes and seasonal membership in the community supported agricul- ture (CSA) program by Eden Autism Services Florida’s Garden at Eden organic training farm in Naples will begin at 8 a.m., September 25. The first introductory class will
also be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on that day and every other Saturday through December 11. Separate courses, all from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be presented on water reservoir container gardening, October 3; composting, November 7; and growing sprouts, December 5. Freshly harvested produce, sup-
plemented by organic items grown elsewhere, will be packed weekly for CSA members. New members will receive a garden tote bag and Jan Etzel’s Garden at Eden Cookbook. The Garden at Eden, which also
conducts community work days and tours, provides nutrition and voca- tional training for the students and other participants of Eden Autism Florida and other youth groups. Surplus produce will be marketed to the community to support its work.
Fees: CSA seasonal membership, $675; introductory class, $175; one-day class, $30. Location: 2101 County Barn Rd. For more info, call 239-992-4680, visit
EdenFlorida.org or email Captain@John
Puig.com or
Taire.Malloy@EdenServices.org.
12 Collier/Lee Counties
Stewart Leads Qigong Classes at Hibiscus Center
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or what she terms “the father of Chinese medicine,” Kimla Stewart, RN, CHTP, has launched new qigong classes at the Hi- biscus Center’s Kaw Gallery, in Naples, at 6 p.m., Tuesdays. She’s a board-certified holistic nurse and a certified teacher of Supreme Science Qigong who believes the healing technique will rapidly grow in popularity. According to Stewart, regular practice of the method—which
Kimla Stewart
features gentle, rhythmic movements, coordinated with breathing and set to mu- sic—improves mood, sleep and balance; reduces pain and anxiety; strengthens the immune system; increases bone density; aids in glucose regulation and weight management; and fully oxygenates the body for natural detoxification.
Location: 2950 Tamiami Trail N. For more info on classes, call 239-298-0509.
One-Day Course in Hydroponics T
he Caloosa Rare Fruit Exchange (CRFE), in conjunction with the Lee County Exten- sion Service and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences,
will host a one-day course in hydroponics from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 30, with registration required by August 15. The class will introduce the soil-less grow- ing method and present the latest techniques, nutrient solutions, growing media and demonstration systems to homeowners and farmers. Hydroponics utilizes any of four separate nutrient solutions that produce incred-
ible fruits and vegetables, says instructor Bill Thompson, vice president of CRFE. “It can also help one extend the growing season.”
Cost: $150, includes lunch, breaks with beverages and fruit, and CDs with photos and information. $10 added fee for an optional half-day tour of facility. Location: Lee County Extension Service, 3406 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers. To register: send check made out to CRFE to CRFE, Ed Wilson, 1698 Lakeview Blvd., Fort My- ers, FL 33903. For more info, visit
Rare-Tropical-Fruit.com or contact Thompson at
williamet@aol.com.
Restorative Health Services Offered in Estero
Dr. Seivers
diabetes, heart disease, strokes, obesity, dementia, gastrointestinal issues, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Teresa Sievers, board certified in the field and owner of Restorative Health & Heal- ing Center, in Estero, utilizes investigative methods including both traditional and more progressive, innovative testing.
A One example is nutritional testing, a key component to her approach. By integrat-
ing the results, she can identify the cause of both existing and developing conditions, including diabetes and cancer. “Anti-aging medicine does not look for ‘normal’ when doing tests,” says Sievers.
“It looks for ‘optimal’ within the normal range. These [tests] are extremely important, and nutrition is the foundation of everything I do.”
For more info, call 239-948-7291 or visit
RHHCenter.com.
swfl.naturalawakeningsmag.com
nti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine is a specialty that seeks to prevent or alleviate age-related diseases, primarily
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