Health and
3rd Annual Walk
Wellness Coaching
to Prevent Child Abuse
D
r. David Dyer, a naturopathic medi-
cal doctor, author of CELLFOOD and
T
he Children’s Network of Southwest Florida holds its 3rd
Annual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse on October 11, at
president of The Water Ionizer, Inc., has
Pelican Preserve in Naples. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.;
added health and wellness coaching to
the walk commences at 8:30 a.m. The event is supported by
his menu of services. Dyer, who has been
the Suncoast for Kids Foundation, a scholarship and grant pro-
offering nutritional and live food counsel-
gram, and all funds raised will benefit local children at risk for
ing for 15 years says, “I like to use the
abuse and neglect.
analogy of world-class athletes, who rarely
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Collier County’s
make it to the Olympics without a coach.
state-certified domestic violence center, will participate. “We
A higher level of health is a difficult thing
to achieve by yourself, because you have to
Dr. David Dyer
understand the importance of preventing child abuse, helping
children heal and working together to ensure that our homes
move out of your comfort zone. This requires
and communities are free from vio-
someone to help you make healthy decisions and guide you
lence,” explains Executive Director
along the way.”
Linda Oberhaus. “We support this
Dyer uses several tests to help individualize his clients’
cause not only on behalf of the 10
profiles, including a saliva test for hormone levels in the body
million children who witness do-
and a blood test that reveals food sensitivities. “People become
mestic violence each year, and are
ill because something in their body is out of balance and their
more likely to be victims themselves,
immune system is compromised,” advises Dyer. His satisfaction
but for all children who are abused,
comes in helping people come back into a state of balance.
neglected and mistreated by those
on whom they depend for their care
To connect, call 239-471-0255 or visit DrDavidDyer.com. For
and safety.”
information on The Water Ionizer he recommends, visit TheOf-
ficialWaterIonizer.com. For information on upcoming living
For event information, call 239-226-1524 or visit ChildNetSWFL.
foods classes, see Calendar of Events, page 22.
org. To learn more about the Shelter for Abused Women &
Children, call 239-775-3862 or visit NaplesShelter.org.
Sticky Paws Ice Cream Social
E
njoy a cooling cone while helping
Are you interested in helping to
critters at the Sticky Paws Ice Cream
Social, September 6, from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m., at the Hilton Naples. An Ice connect
Cream Sundae Bar, cello music by lo-
cal high school students, door prizes
and
and a silent auction are part of the
family friendly event.
grow
Proceeds benefit Shy Wolf Sanctu-
ary, a nonprofit education and experi-
the
ence center in Naples that supports
natural health and
displaced animals. Ahanu, the sanctuary’s wolfdog ambassador,
will be on hand for photo opportunities. green living
Many species of animals coexist at Shy Wolf, including
wolves and wolf-dogs, cougars, coyotes, foxes and a jaguar-
community?
leopard cross. The sanctuary’s outreach programs encourage
human empathy and understanding toward all life; they also
raise awareness of contemporary breeding practices that put
Natural Awakenings is seeking
the animals in harm’s way. experienced advertising sales reps
for Lee and Collier County.
For reservations or to donate items for the auction, contact
If you are interested,
Deanna Deppen at 239-290-9867 or WolfMoonlight@em-
barqmail.com. For sanctuary information, visit ShyWolfSanc-
please send resumé to
tuary.com. Tours are free, but donations are appreciated, by NAeditor@naturalawakeningsmag.com
appointment at 239-455-1698. See ad on page 47.
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