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elcome 2016! I’m eager to see what good surprises life has in store this year. We’ve already broken ground preparing for a new interactive website for our sister brand, The Revolution of Consciousness; more news on that to follow later this year. Plus, as always, we’re on a mission to bring you fresh, relevant and helpful cutting-edge content each month to further engage and inspire you in your chosen path of realizing optimal wellness. Our new publishing year again kicks off with the annual Health and Wellness issue. Lisa Marshall’s feature article, “The Rise of Functional Medicine,” paints a clear picture of the critical nature of getting to the root cause of any disease if we are to realize true healing. Positioned as the bridge integrating the best of medical and holistic practices, Natural Awakenings is delighted to support all healthcare practitioners that help us navigate our individual wellness journey in the most natural way possible. We love to hear your stories of progress and also receive feedback on how we’re doing and might improve. So please keep the emails coming as we seek to continually enhance the quality of this magazine in serving you. Thank you for picking up your free copy each month, reading it cover to cover and supporting the advertisers that make it possible for us to bring you Natural Awakenings of Boston—we greatly appreciate you all. With warm wishes for a healthy and prosperous year,

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers ﬁnd cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, ﬁtness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

13 WHY SHOULD WE DETOX AND HOW DO WE START?

by Le Santha Naidoo

14 THE RISE OF

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease by Lisa Marshall

17 THE BENEFITS

AND PROCESS OF EFT TAPPING

by Tam Veilleux

18 LESSONS FROM THE

PARIS CLIMATE TALKS

by Andrew Held

20 ALPHABIOTICS: The Applied Science of Stress Relief

by Tess Rivers

22 SUPER SOUPS

New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe by Judith Fertig

EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Editor@ NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Visit NaturalAwakeningsBoston.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Deadline for calendar: the 10th of the month. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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26 HEALTH BEGINS AT HOME

by Peter Howe

28 GOOD REASONS TO

TRY ACUPUNCTURE

Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results

by Kathleen Barnes

31 THE RIGHT VET FOR YOUR PET

Animals Thrive with Gentle, Safe and Natural Approaches by Shawn Messonnier

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newsbriefs New Location for Internal Wellness in Braintree

I Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

atural Awakenings Publishing Corporation (NAPC) recently welcomed new publishers that completed a training program in early December at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. NAPC staff spent several days with entrepreneurs launching a new Natural Awakenings edition in the Dominican Republic and those taking over publication of the existing Western Michigan and North Central Florida magazines. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living lifestyle publications in the world, serving nearly 4 million readers each month via 95 magazines serving cities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. “Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of Planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happier world that works for all living things.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com.

nternal Wellness has moved to a new location at 140 Wood Road, Suite 305, in Braintree. Services include colon hydrotherapy, medical aesthetics and coming in February, acupuncture, Chinese herb medicine and aromatherapy. Owner and National Board Certified Therapist Liz Marcano-Pucillo says, “We offer the most comfortable and client sensitive system in the industry.” According to Marcano-Pucillo, nearly everyone can benefit from colon irrigation, a therapy that has been practiced for thousands of years. Modern, fast-paced lifestyles are tough on digestive systems, mostly due to eating the wrong kind of foods that overtax natural defenses. The accumulation of overprocessed, hormone- and pesticide-laden food lodged in the digestive tract can eventually leach into the rest of the body’s systems, causing illness and disorders. For more information, call 781-329-3800 or visit InternalWellnessCtr.com. See ad on page 34 and Resource Guide on page 40.

Grand Opening Event at A Healing Vibration Wellness Center and Emporium

Healing Vibration, a new wellness center offering massage therapy, organic hair salon, Siddha Kundalini healing sessions, infrared Himalayan salt saunas, nutrition and life coaching, meditation, yoga, workshops and metaphysical gift store has opened at 69 Broadway Street, in Westford. A grand opening event will take place from 1 to 6 p.m., January 16, and will include mini therapeutic sessions, refreshments and a raffle, in addition to a 7 p.m. concert performed by Lady Moon. Lady Moon is the celebrated pairing of Neo-Celtic artists Kellianna and Jenna Greene. With ethereal vocals and lilting harp, the concert will feature harmonies on centuries-old traditional songs from Scotland, Ireland and early America. Cost: Grand opening free; concert $20. For more information and concert tickets, call 978-850-4164 or visit AHealingVibration.com. See ad on page 23 and Resource Guide on page 43.

Post-Holiday Cleansing and Detox Workshop in Lexington

tart the new year off on the right foot by attending the Post-Holiday Cleansing and Detox Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m., January 10, at Kumar Conscious Health, in Lexington. The workshop will guide participants in taking the first step towards a happier, healthier and more energized life by reviewing techniques to recharge, rejuvenate and renew the body, mind and soul. Cost: $40. Location: 175 Bedford St., Ste. 12, Lexington. Register online at Kumar ConsciousHealth.com. See ad on page 21 and Resource Guide on page 41.

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newsbriefs Lecture on Pain and Inflammation Offers Helpful Hints

r. Gary Kracoff, NMD, RPh, will discuss how diet, lifestyle and toxic load can increase pain and inflammation at a free lecture from 7 to 9 p.m., January 13, at Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham. Dr. Gary Kracoff He will discuss why pain and inflammation can be helpful, but when it becomes chronic, can lead to out-of-control inflammation and damage to our bodies. Helpful hints on diet, lifestyle changes and gentle detoxification will be discussed along with beneficial suggestions about homeopathy, herbal and nutritional supplementation. Cost: Free. Location: Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 781-893-3870 or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ads on pages 25 and 27, and Resource Guide on page 40 and 42.

Free Teleclass Offers Tools for a Happier New Year

im Childs, owner of Take the Leap Coaching, in Arlington, will host a free teleclass for A Happier New Year from 7 to 8 p.m., January 7. Childs, a life and career coach specializing in positive psychology, will guide participants in simple, research-based practices for greater authentic happiness and a more personally rewarding new year. “Happiness is not a destination, but a practice in the face of all that life sends our way,” says Childs. “The field of positive psychology offers us uplifting practices that center on appreciative inquiry, or directing our minds towards what’s good, what’s going well, and how we can make the best of what happens to us.” Teleclass students will also receive home practice instructions to ground and implement what they learn on the call. “Information doesn’t lead to transformation without implementation,” says Childs. “Everyone on the call will sample the practices and learn how to do them at home in ways that are easy to integrate in daily life.” Cost: Free. To register and receive call-in details, email Kim@ KimChilds.com. For more information, call 617-640-3813 or visit KimChilds.com. See Resource Guide on page 39. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Natural Weight Management Purification Program at Groton Wellness

urse Practitioner Irina Serebryakova will introduce the 21-day Purification Cleanse from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., January 11, at Groton Wellness, in Groton. The three-week program is specifically designed to safely, slowly and effectively detoxify the gastro-intestinal system, liver, gallbladder and kidney, and can lead to improved circulation,sleep patterns, hormone function, overall health, weight loss, and reduce allergies, headaches, and joint and muscle pain. Participants will eat a modified diet (depends on each individual’s needs) usually consisting of only whole foods (no processed foods or artificial sweeteners), and take fiber and cleansing supplements, all of which are made from food, without any herbs or artificial ingredients. Those taking lithium drugs or blood thinners such as warfarin and coumadin are not advised to participate in the program. According to Serebryakova, most patients lose an average of 10 to 15 pounds during the program, and because no fasting is involved, she maintains participants should never feel hungry during the three weeks. All supplements, shakes, guidelines, recipes and online support are included. Cost: $255 regular price; $200 at the time of presentation. Location: Mill Run Plaza, 493-495 Main St., Groton. Registration for the Introduction class is optional but suggested. For more information or to register, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 9 and Resource Guide on page 40.

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. ~Eleanor Roosevelt 8

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Raising Funds to Build a Classroom for Herbal Studies

he CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism is raising funds to build a classroom on 25 acres of wilderness land recently acquired by the school in Royalston, Massachusetts. The total amount needed is $21,850 to purchase a yurt, shed and supplies for an outdoor kitchen and composting toilets. The land abuts 1,000 more acres of conservation land, about a 90-minute drive from Boston. “This will allow our school to expand and offer fantastic weekend workshops, class trips, longer residency programs, retreats, primitive skills and natural movement programs, and much more,” says director Katja Swift. “We have the first classes scheduled for July, and the fundraiser is helping to get the classroom yurt built along with other infrastructure.” To support the campaign, learn more about the plans and view the progress, visit CommonWealthHerbs. com/fundraiser. “Our Boston school remains on St. Mary’s Court, in Brookline, but this additional location will allow us to expand the types of programs we offer and bring people out of the city for a different perspective,” says Swift. “The land in Royalston is home to many species of medicinal plants and mushrooms, deer and other animals, making it a wonderful living classroom.”

For more information, call 617-7505274 or visit CommonWealthHerbs.com. See ad on page 18 and Resource Guide on page 41.

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healthbriefs

Feel Young, Live Long

Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier

esearchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell University have determined that simply moving recess to precede lunch significantly increases students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables at lunch. The researchers tested firstthrough sixth-graders from seven schools in Utah for 14 school days. In three schools, recess was switched from after to just before lunch. In the other four schools, recess still followed lunch. Published in the journal Preventative Medicine, research found that when recess was just prior to lunch, students ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables. Moving recess also resulted in 45 percent more kids eating at least one serving of fruits and vegetables during school-provided lunches. The researchers concluded that results show the benefits of holding recess before lunch and suggest that if more schools did this, there would be significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among students that eat school lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program.

esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from all causes. Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older. The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated. Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”

Autism Spurs Creative Thinking

he UK’s University of East Anglia and the University of Stirling conducted a study of individuals with autistic traits among 312 people recruited through social media, including 75 diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Each of the subjects completed a series of creativity tests in which they determined uses of mundane objects. Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the study found that while the autistic people chose fewer uses for each object, their choices were significantly more original and creative. The subjects developed a greater range of “divergent thinking”. Martin Doherty, Ph.D., co-author of the study, confirms, “People with high autistic traits can have less quantity, but greater quality of creative ideas. They are typically considered to be more rigid in their thinking, so the fact that the ideas they have are more unusual or rare is surprising. This difference may have positive implications for creative problem solving.” The researchers found that while the average person will utilize simple mental strategies to produce more obvious answers first, autistic people tend to first utilize more demanding strategies during their processing, thus producing the more creative result.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Sci-Fi Solution

Beaming Solar Power to Earth from Space A great deal of solar power falls on our planet, but a lot more misses us and goes off into space. Scientists at JAXA, Japan’s space administration, have made a major breakthrough in accurate wireless power transmission on Earth that bodes well for solar space technology. The team beamed 1.8 kilowatts of power, enough to power an electric tea kettle, more than 50 meters to a small receiver without any wires whatsoever. The researchers were able to accomplish this task by first converting the electrical energy to microwaves, and then beaming them to a remote receiver before converting them back into electrons. The program’s goal is to harness a constant supply of solar energy directly from space using orbital solar farms, and then beam that energy for use on Earth. Solar power generation in space has many advantages over current technology, including the constant availability of energy regardless of the weather or time of day. Source: Global.jaxa.jp

Doctor’s Orders

GMO Labeling Endorsed by Physicians Even as the federal government pursues H.R. 1599, aka the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) act, mainstream medicine is urging the government to abandon its resistance to GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. They are bolstered by a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer) is probably carcinogenic in humans. The genetic engineering ends up making crops resistant to the herbicide so more must be applied. According to contributing doctors from Harvard, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, “GM crops are now the agricultural products most heavily treated with herbicides, and two of these herbicides may pose risks of cancer.” A recent notice in the same journal, “GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health,” reports: “The application of biotechnology to agriculture has been rapid and aggressive. The vast majority of the soy and [feed] corn grown in the United States are now genetically engineered. Foods produced from GM crops have become ubiquitous.” Sixty-four countries, including Russia and China, have already adopted transparency in labeling laws, but U.S. Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists have stonewalled efforts domestically. For more information and petitions, visit OrganicConsumers.org.

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Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini has introduced free yoga and meditation classes for employees of the health insurance giant, and more than 13,000 are participating. On average, they experienced a 28 percent reduction in their stress levels, 20 percent improvement in sleep quality, 19 percent reduction in pain and 62 minutes per week of extra productivity. “We have this groundswell inside the company of people wanting to take the classes,” says Bertolini. “It’s been pretty magical.” He sells the same classes to businesses that contract with Aetna. Google now offers emotional intelligence courses for employees and General Mills has a meditation room in every building on its Minneapolis corporate campus. Even conservative Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs are teaching meditation on the job. Some programs, from yoga sessions for factory workers to guided meditations for executives, are intended to improve overall well-being; others to increase focus and productivity. Most aim to make employees more present-minded, less prone to make rash decisions and generally nicer people to work with. More than 21 million individuals now practice yoga nationwide, double the number from a decade ago, and nearly as many meditate, according to the National Institutes of Health. Source: MindfulYogaHealth.com

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ecotip It’s Easy to Be Green With a Few Small Steps

“Living green means living well, using what you create with minimal waste,” sums up Mike Bond, an ecologist and bestselling activist author in Winthrop, Maine. Here, he and other savvy sources share tips to go ever greener in ways that are painless and affordable. • Choose the best bulb for the job. Incandescent bulbs last more than 750 hours, but aren’t energy-efficient. Fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent and last 10 to 15 times longer. For additional information, check Tinyurl.com/ EnergyInfoLightBulbs. For a free app showing the best buy, visit LightBulbFinder.net. • Use appliance thermometers. Widely available, this useful tool will confirm a correct operating temperature of 37 to 40 degrees in the refrigerator and zero degrees in the freezer. A warmer fridge allows bacteria to grow, while 10 degrees cooler than the ideal range increases energy use 25 percent. Chiller units work harder if the room temperature exceeds 70 degrees, so keep appliances out of direct sunlight and away from the stove. • No dishpan hands. A full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for handwashing them, according to Seametrics, which manufactures flow meters. • Test the toilet. If a few drops of food coloring added to the toilet tank colors water in the bowl, replace the flap. It’s an easy and inexpensive DIY task. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that one in 10 homes leaks a cumulative 90 gallons a day. • Fix the faucet. One drip per second equals 3,000 gallons a year wasted, Seametrics calculates.

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Why Should We

DETOX

and How Do We

START? by Le Santha Naidoo

illions of people experience such annoying symptoms as body aches, fatigue, allergies, brain fog, headaches, bloating, and the more serious issues of asthma, migraine headaches, acid reflux and autoimmune conditions. Medical literature now supports the association between the growing exposure to toxins and the increasing incidence of diseases that range from attention deficit disorder to autism, infertility and fibromyalgia. In addition to avoiding toxins as often as possible, one solution lies in doing a cleanse or detoxification program. While “detox” has traditionally implied overcoming a drinking or drug problem, or a process that involves liquid meals and deprivation, a medical detoxification can help with the removal of everyday toxins from the body. This opens the way for healing.

The Benefits of Detoxification • Feel better. There is a real connection between what we eat and how we feel, and making some simple changes for a short period will help boost energy. It can assist with waking up feeling vibrant and, if symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, achiness and allergies exist, a detoxification can help with healing. • Lose weight. Some of the food toxins we are exposed to trigger food addictions and cause overeating. This increases inflammation in the body and prevents its natural ability to lose weight.

• Eliminate food sensitivities. A scientifically based detoxification process includes eliminating foods that trigger symptoms and cause inflammation. • Reboot your life. Most of us do not get enough sleep or exercise, eat too much unhealthy food, and tolerate stress. Doing a detoxification can jumpstart a healthier lifestyle, and selfnurturance will improve the detoxification process. • Get to the roots of motivation. A detoxification encourages introspection. As you start to feel better, thoughts, beliefs and lifestyle are examined to create new habits that support optimal well-being.

Five Ways to Detoxify Now • Remove toxins. Identify and remove toxins from the home and environment. Finding and eliminating toxins are imperative to healing. • Heal the gut. Imbalances in digestive enzymes and bacteria in the digestive system can help promote toxins and prevent healing. • Get moving. Exercise a minimum of three times a week to promote lymphatic drainage and blood flow. This helps the immune system to naturally eliminate toxins. • Detoxify the diet. The foundation of one’s diet should be high-quality protein, fats and non-starchy vegetables

that don’t spike blood sugar or insulin. These are the types of foods that detoxify the body but also reignite metabolism, calm body-wide inflammation, crush cravings and fill us up. • Detoxify the mind. Eliminate stressful thought patterns and replace them with healthier thoughts, beliefs and perceptions. Stress not only causes inflammation, but can also impair digestive function. Those who experience chronic stress have a difficult time maintaining a positive outlook on life and are at greater risk for disease and premature death. Try a breathing meditation, writing in a journal, creative play, calling a friend, singing, dancing or listening to music to de-stress. Following these steps to detoxify can take some time. In addition, certain symptoms, genetic predispositions and environmental exposures may require additional nutrients and treatments for healing. In the meantime, getting rid of toxins and steering clear of as many as possible is essential for creating optimal health. Le Santha Naidoo, DO, ABIHM, is a doctor of osteopathic medicine at Groton Wellness and specializes in family medicine. To schedule an appointment or a free phone consultation, visit GrotonWellness.com, or call 978-4499919. See ad on page 9 and Resource Guide on page 40.

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Local Complementary Resources to Assist with Self-Care

reventative therapies and treatments that help maintain wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment.

ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING The A.I.S. Institute – pgs. 29, 38

ACUPUNCTURE Rachel French, MAOM – pg. 38

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY Kristine Jelstrup, CMFT, CBK, LMT – pgs.12, 38

BODYWORK Barbara Gosselin, PT – pg. 38

CHIROPRACTIC Eric Roseen, DC – pg. 39 Julie Burke, DC – pgs. 7, 39

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Internal Wellness Center – pgs. 34, 40

The Rise of Functional Medicine New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

ENERGY HEALING Brenner Reiki Healing – pg. 43 Insightful Transformation – pgs. 22, 40 Shawna Pelton – pgs. 29, 39 Tam Veilleux – pg. 39

FITNESS Koko FitClub – pgs. 12, 40

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Dawna Jones, M.D., FACOG – pgs. 19, 41 Gert Walter, M.D. – pg. 22 Lisa Vasile, NP – pg. 41 Meenakshi Kumar, M.D. – pgs. 21, 41 Mitchell Levine, M.D. – pg. 40 Patricia Jay, M.D. – pg. 38 Patti Zub, M.D. – pg. 41 Rachel Katz, M.D., RD – pg. 42

HERBALISM Commonwealth Center for Holistic Herbalism – pgs. 18, 41 The Boston School of Herbal Studies – pgs. 28, 41 14

by Lisa Marshall

y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug. At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them,

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‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says. Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms. Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle

changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional medical system and got nothing,” says Mills. With functional medicine, “In a very short time, they had me feeling nearly 100 percent.”

conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

Groton Wellness – pgs. 9, 40 Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, DMD, MS, DSC – pgs. 19, 40 Newton Dental – pg. 40

Distinctive Characteristics

Ferreting Out Key Clues

Marsha Klein, LMHC – pg. 42 Michele Lowenthal – pg. 38

In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis. “It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs. “It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says. For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses. The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach. “While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. “Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman. “That map is functional medicine.” Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic

Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut. For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higheror lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements. If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance. For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues— that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.” High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH

HYPNOTHERAPY Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist – pgs. 35, 41

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY CARE Main St. Animal Services of Hopkinton – pgs. 29, 42

MASSAGE Newton Chiropractic and Wellness Centre – pg. 42

MIND-BODY MEDICINE Bodymind Resourcing – pgs. 23, 42 Boston Behavioral Medicine – pg. 42 Peter Howe – pgs. 26, 42

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE Gary Kracoff, RPH, NMD – pgs. 25, 42 Keri Layton, ND – pg. 42

NEUROTHERAPY Braincore Neurofeedback – pg. 38 Jolene Ross, Ph.D. – pgs. 7, 38

NUTRITION Paulette G. Harwood – pgs. 2, 38, 43 Wegmans – pg. 35

REFLEXOLOGY Inbar Israel Stolovicki – pg. 43

THERMOGRAPHY Metrowest Thermal Imaging – pg. 12, 43

VISION Ree Coleman – pg. 42

WELLNESS CENTER A Healing Vibration – pgs. 23, 43 Body & Brain Health Centers – pgs. 16, 43

YOGA Alaine Amaral, BFA, RYT – pg. 43 Cecile Raynor – pg. 43

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that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.” In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain. “She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

Who Pays

Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman. Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive. While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements

“Functional medicine is a full spectrum approach to patients looking at their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. The physical body will express what the mind is holding and the mind will feel what the physical body is experiencing, though in different ways depending on an individual’s threshold, their personal culture, lifestyles and how they look at being healthy. When I see a patient, I want to understand who they are, what’s important to them and their life, how much self-care they have, do they play, what do they eat, how do they sleep? Some patients may get dietary advice, lab test orders, lifestyle changes, but every patient gets the following prescription: 30 minutes of doing something fun that’s not technological.” ~ Meenakshi Kumar, M.D. Kumar Conscious Health, serving the greater Boston area. to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too. Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. “However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.” Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners overtest, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine. Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression. In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO, who specializes in health care. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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The Benefits and Process of

EFT TAPPING by Tam Veilleux

motional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly known as tapping, was developed by Gary Craig and based on Chinese medicine’s acupuncture process. Its purpose is to rid the body of stuck emotional energy. EFT uses the fingertips to put kinetic energy on specific meridians of the head and chest while a person thinks about a specific problem and voices affirmations. The combination of tapping and positive affirmations short-circuits emotional blocks, thus restoring the balance essential for optimal health and well-being. The benefits of EFT include lowered blood pressure, heart rates and anxiety. It can also relieve depression, increase dopamine levels, eliminate cravings and addictions, release fears, improve concentration and confidence, and release mental and emotional blocks. Making peace with unresolved emotional issues in this way brings more clarity and freedom for improved decision-making, enjoyment and fulfillment. While there are varying styles of tapping as designed by different practitioners, the basic tapping points remain the same. The karate chop (side of hand) point is followed by points on the top of head, eyebrow, side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, between the mouth and chin, under the collarbone and various ribcage points, all used in succession. Use whichever hand and whichever side of the body is most comfortable. To begin, the person must speak to the negative emotion or physical pain by naming what he or she is feeling, for example “All of this anger and rage” or “This pain in my back.” As the emotion or pain is alleviated, the person can then speak to that lesser level of pain, as in, “I’m feeling relief, feeling lighter, feeling less pressure.” Eventually, the person can move into tapping in better emotions, such as, “I am loving the lesson in all of this. This isn’t so awful. I feel strong and capable to handle this.” The key lies in speaking to the felt emotions or physical pain and being willing to experience them at least for a few minutes. Tap for five to seven seconds at each point and tap through the rounds as needed until there is a release of the pain or emotion. The body and mind will indicate when it’s finished with a subject. The person can then ask, “One to 10, how angry am I still?” If the mind gives a number below four, there is probably no longer an emotional charge about the issue. If the number is a four through 10, there is still work to do. Relieving the body of energy comes in many forms, including yawns, giggles, hiccups and coughs. All of these are signs indicating that energy is moving through and out, and the process is working. While EFT tapping is a safe practice for relieving emotional pain, large traumatic events may be best worked through with a practitioner whose style feels right. Their expertise can guide people through more difficult areas and facilitate a deeper state of healing. Tam Veilleux is a Transformational Success Coach using EFT, NLP and other energetic therapies. For more information or a free consult, call 207-592-0377 or visit Choose BigChange.com. See Resource Guide on page 39. natural awakenings

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LESSONS from the

PARIS CLIMATE TALKS by Andrew Held

lobal climate negotiations, COP21, have produced a new agreement in Paris, France. From November 30 to December 12, 196 countries, along with observers from around the world, worked towards a final agreement that would create a plan for a decarbonized economy that would mitigate future climate disaster while allowing the world to adapt to a warmer climate. With the original text more than 140 pages long, and several highly contentious issues to overcome, many were skeptical that the parties could transcend years of gridlock to produce an agreement. The Climate Action Business Association (CABA) along with partners at the American Sustainable Business Council attended the talks with the hope of bringing the small business voice to the table. During the two week negotiations members of CABA had the chance to talk to non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and important stakeholders. CABA provides a few highlighted issues from the talks.

Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it. ~Charles R. Swindoll

ADAPTATION Negotiations started with President Barack Obama speaking alongside foreign heads of state on the importance of adaptation to climate change as well as a need to renegotiate the global standard of 2 degrees Celsius of warming. Developing countries, specifically low lying island states, pushed negotiators to break down barriers and increase their commitments. If we allow warming over 1.5 degrees, many of their communities would disappear due to global sea level rise. Christopher Loeak, prime minister of the Marshall Islands, brought home this idea in a statement on the first day of the conference, saying, “Everything I know, and everyone I love, is in the hands of those of us gathered here today.” BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT We saw unprecedented support on the part of businesses for global action. In the U.S., 154 major companies have signed on to support the White House American Business Act on Climate Pledge, including Ben & Jerry’s, Starbucks and Nike. Even major European oil companies signed a letter to global leaders calling for a price on carbon emissions. And as the clock ticked down to what may have been the most significant meeting of world leaders, more and more business groups unified to call for action.

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CARBON PRICING In the weeks leading up to COP21, political leaders and businesses of all size spoke out in support of stronger carbon pricing. The World Bank has been one of the key instigators in this trend. During the negotiations in Paris they announced the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition. Their Climate Change Director, James Close, attended the talks and told us it was a “momentous week for carbon pricing.” Many government leaders have shown support as well. The text supported by the EU and Brazil would allow for emission trading schemes. SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR MASSACHUSETTS? Massachusetts unknowingly is at the forefront of climate change. Already we are starting to see the impact of rising seas, heat waves and other extreme weather events. But we are not without bold innovative solutions. Senator Michael Barrett (D - Lexington) is the sponsor of a bill that would establish a statewide revenue neutral price on carbon which will be going before the whole Senate in the spring. And while past pushes for raising the net metering caps on solar and establishing a statewide climate adaptation plan failed last year, state leaders are going into the new year with a renewed sense of fight. While our state legislatures are starting to recognize the urgency, citizens and business leaders of Massachusetts need to come away from the Paris negotiations with parallel momentum to act. Andrew Held is the communications coordinator at the Climate Action Business Association, an organization of local business leaders taking targeted action on climate change. For more information, visit cabaus.org.

Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi DMD, MS, D.Sc. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants. She has a firm belief that our bodies are very intelligent. All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other (the teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body). Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems, capable of self-healing and self-regeneration. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi has expertise in the areas of Biological, Physiological Dentistry and Integrative Periodontal Medicine and Implants, Lasers and Energy Medicine. Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) and and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are used to treat Dental Distress Syndrome. Your teeth and jaws are an extension of your brain and spinal cord. Any imbalances caused by improper alignment of the jaw can play a major role in pain syndromes and chronic diseases. Head and Neck Pain Management Scenar, a non-invasive treatment device, is the only real time biofeedback device that will find what is wrong with your body and stimulate self-healing through electro stimulation and “conversation” with the control systems of the body (CNS Integrative Periodontal Medicine-Periodontal Spa The majority of the dental and periodontal procedures in Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’s office are laser assisted. She has Biolase MD, the most versatile laser, which can be utilized to work with the gums and the teeth, implants and root canals. The discomfort is minimal to none and the healing is speededup. The procedures are often combined with a low level laser and Scenar, which give additional boost to the healing and removing discomfort.

Vitamin C electrophoreses is a unique method used in Europe to prevent recession, boost collagen synthesis, support and increase the blood circulation leading to firming the gingiva and discontinuing the signs of aging and bleeding. It is part of the integrative protocol for treatment and prophylaxes of periodontitis. Zirconia Solution to Titanium Implant If you are allergic or sensitive to other metals Bio-ceramic (zirconia) implants might be an option for you. Dr. IontchevaBarehmi is certified to place zirconia implants, you don’t need to travel to Europe anymore. Ozone Treatment Ozone is a powerful oxidizer and kills effectively bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Oxygen ozone therapy can be applied as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of periodontitis (periodontal disease), in arresting and reversing carious lesions in initial stage, reversal of initial pulp inflammation in deep carious lesions, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. The methods applied are efficacious with no toxicity or side effects. Perio-Protect Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is certified to use the Perio-protect methodone of the best prophylactic methods for periodontal disease, and subsequently for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some other conditions. Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Your amalgam fillings contain not only poisonous mercury but they cause cracks in your tooth structure and can lead to tooth loss. Defective amalgam fillings are removed safely following the IAOMT protocol, Including spa treatments for detoxification and the newest form of noninjectable Vitamin C with comparable absorption. Anxiety and dental phobias are rarely experienced in the Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’ s practice. Meditation, breathing techniques, homeopathy, EFT technique, hypnotherapy are all used, so you can be comfortable and love coming to your dentist. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile call:

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ALPHABIOTICS: The Applied Science of Stress Relief by Tess Rivers

ungarian-born Hans Selye (1907-1982) and his landmark research on physiological stress awoke the public to the role of stress in our lives, while inspiring a generation of scientists and thousands of research projects over the last half century. It is now a scientific consensus that the unavoidable and unending stress of modern living is the cause of many health conditions, effecting us on every level of being—cognitive and emotional as well as physical and behavioral. As a result, more people have turned to mind-body practices such as tai chi, yoga and meditation to help prevent daily stressors like job and money worries, deadlines, traffic, poor diet and relationship challenges from taking their toll. Yet many, despite the best of intentions and dedication, have been frustrated with incomplete results and nagging problems that refuse to yield. Some find it difficult to even get started; for example, just clearing the chatter in one’s mind while meditating. Clark Reddick, board-certified developmental alphabiotist at The Boston Alphabiotic Center, suggests that years, perhaps decades of adaptation to chronic stress can rewire the brain in a way that makes it impossible to get out of our own way. “Our nervous systems were wired at birth to allow for whole brain function,” Reddick explains. “It is our birthright. As

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we age, our brain frequencies steadily increase, which is normal. Our contention is that they should plateau in the alpha frequency range as one approaches adulthood, because this is the only range that allows for the whole brain state while awake. Our research has concluded, as has the research of many others, that the vast maClark Reddick jority of adults are ‘stuck’ in the beta frequency range, or the range associated with ‘fight or flight’. Because our brains are ‘plastic’ and are able to adapt and reshape, ‘beta brain lock’ becomes our new normal. Our default self healing program becomes permanently out of reach.” Through use of a clinically proven, handson process, alphabiotics directly countermands the stress response by instantly reducing brain frequencies and unifying and balancing energy between the left and right hemispheres. “Decades back, with the widespread adoption of the personal computer, and the accompanying frustration with having them hang, we nicknamed our process ‘the reboot’,” says Reddick. “You could try working around it (a hung computer) for a while, but inevitably you’d press that button. We do the same—only the human brain reboots much faster.” The ‘reboot’ is actually a stress pattern interrupt that allows one to exit ‘protective mode’ and run one’s ‘default’ self healing program. Technically called an ‘alignment with life’, the process employs a unique movement that commences at the occiput and effectively acts to elongate the entire body. “The decompressive effects feel great, but are secondary,” says Reddick, smiling. “The real magic is in the profound state of integration one experiences as fight or flight is shed in favor of deep parasympathetic activity. You instantly calibrate at a higher state of consciousness. It’s amazing.”

Reddick goes on to explain that it is vital to balance the body at the same time. “There may be dozens of systems out there to balance the brain. And they have little to no impact on body balance. For this reason, they disappoint. Only through a deep state of integration evidenced by brain and body balance are you likely to get the desired results.” A dramatic increase in strength and drop in body tension are almost always seen, as are full abdominal breathing and a profound state of relaxation and awareness. “I have never felt such immediate relief with any treatment,” says client Nancy Somera. “I have received chiropractic care in the past, but this one movement went so much deeper and released all built up tension, both physical and emotional, instantly. It’s hard to believe, but I instantly experienced a sense of calm and complete rebalancing between mind and body.” Results have been reported on a wide range of health challenges, for example stress, brain fog, depression, insomnia, fatigue, migraines, TMJ, body tension, pain, lost range of motion, digestive disorder, ad infinitum. For more information, call Clark Reddick at 617-930-2133 or visit AlphabioticsBoston.org.

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SUPER SOUPS New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe by Judith Fertig

inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start. Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of

traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker. Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery on the low setting for 24 hours. Then

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she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again. “I call this perpetual soup,” she says. She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com. Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. “With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com. Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug. Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.” Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic

peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year. “My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says. Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish. Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup. Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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SOUP’S ON! Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil. Adapted from PluggedIntoCooking.com, by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss

Pumpkin Sage Soup Yields: 1 serving

Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

¾ cup ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth 2 /3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ tsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp half-and-half, whole milk or coconut creamer Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-high heat. In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more. Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds. Adapted from 250 Best Meals in a Mug, by Camilla V. Saulsbury

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with 24

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Roasted Tomato Bisque Yields: 8 servings 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 2 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce Bone broth or vegetable broth, if necessary Add fine dry or gluten-free bread crumbs and sliced green onion for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion on the baking sheets and drizzle with the two tablespoons of olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft and browned at the edges. Transfer to a Vitamix or similar blender. Add the remaining half-cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and hot pepper sauce and blend until smooth. Add a little bone broth or vegetable broth if the soup is too thick. Serve each bowl with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and thinly sliced green onion. Adapted from The Gardener and the Grill, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig

Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 lb small, red-skinned potatoes, ½-inch diced 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk ½ tsp salt 2 cans (each 14 to 19 oz, BPA-free) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 zucchini, ½-inch diced 1 Tbsp packed light brown or date sugar 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups (about 3 oz) packed baby spinach Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Toasted shredded coconut for garnish In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add curry powder and sauté another 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat. Add stock and coconut milk; cook for 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and zucchini; cook another 10 minutes, or until potatoes and zucchini are tender. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with coconut. Adapted from 300 Sensational Soups, by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds natural awakenings

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he world is now facing some new and interesting health challenges, due in part to the bombardment of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) creating energetic distortions in the environment and all life forms. The Chinese refer to this as sha chi which is translated as killer or attacking energies. Similar to radiation, it can’t be seen and has no smell and yet it influences life every hour of every day. All are vulnerable and affected. The good news is that sha chi can be eliminated or at least moderated in

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and around the home. Electrical wiring, wi-fi (possible links to demineralization within one’s body), cell phones, electrical appliances and more cause sha chi. Even driving a car or having food scanned at the checkout, cell towers, and high-tension wires or transformers near living spaces all produce sha chi. As electric beings, life forms have a bio-field, a vibrating resonating high frequency energy field that emanates from and surrounds the physical body, which needs to communicate coherently from environment to body and body to environment. Meridians and chakras, scientifically proven to exist, are part of this bio-field. They feed the subtle energy which supports not only the physical body, but the emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. When receiving disrupting frequencies, daily vitality is depleted and health issues arise. The body’s ability to efficiently digest, eliminate, organize thoughts or sleep deeply is impaired. Other issues may include depression, hyperactivity, attention deficit, work deficiencies and so forth. Quality of life is truly challenged in many ways. Becoming aware of and responsible for what is around one’s environment is the first step in overcoming these invisible insults. Fortunately, there are many actions that can be taken and simple remedies

that are available to help all.  Use specific kinesiology testing techniques to discover and resolve sha chi issues.  Feng shui or vastu the home to enhance energetic harmony.  Place EMF devices on phones, computers or wi-fi.  Place pyramids, artifacts and crystals around one’s home.  Wear appropriate cell resonate jewelry (precious and semi-precious stones, silver, gold and copper).  Raise the cell energy of the exterior environment of one’s home such as flower beds and lawn through remineralization.  Avoid using low resonating fertilizers and weed killers. Organic only please.  Take sea salt and baking soda baths to reduce cumulative radiation exposure.  Take walks in the woods or swim in the ocean to reconnect with Mother Nature.  Be aware of young children’s accumulated exposure, and how close the phone is carried or held next to the body. Being that this is the first generation to be exposed to all these new technologies, and how it has rapidly permeated just about every square inch of modern society, long-term exposure is still under review. Independent European studies have shown that this is not in the best interest for quality of life. Here in the U.S., independent studies from large corporations say quite the opposite. Be the judge. Be diligent, aware and responsible. Check research studies; there are plenty including information at the National Institute of Environment Health Sciences (niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/ agents/emf). Peter Howe has been a healer and holistic health practitioner practicing alternative health for more than 30 years. He is owner of Wellness Within Reach located at 98 Parmenter Rd., Framingham. For more information, call 508-838-1101 or visit PeterHoweHealer.com. See ad on page 26 and Resource Guide on page 42. natural awakenings

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Good Reasons to Try Acupuncture Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results by Kathleen Barnes

he ancient Chinese art of acupuncture is gaining popularity in modern Western medicine for many reasons. “There’s lots of research to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for a wide variety of conditions,” says Thomas Burgoon, a medical doctor who practices internal medicine in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and is president of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, an association of doctors of medicine and osteopathic medicine that use acupuncture in conjunction with conventional treatments.

Acupuncture treatments typically involve the nearly painless insertion of very thin needles to stimulate the body’s natural repair and regulation mechanisms based on the fundamental Chinese medicine principle that the inside of the body can often be treated from the outside. Burgoon explains that acupuncture works by stimulating and releasing the body’s natural pain relievers, including endorphins, producing the feel-good brain chemical serotonin and relieving inflammation, as well as bringing many other body processes into normal function.

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Brevard, North Carolina, licensed master acupuncturist Paul Buchman, adds, “Acupuncture differs from conventional Western medicine in many ways, primarily in that when it treats a disease on the physical level, it also has far-reaching effects on our mental, emotional and spiritual aspects.” Chronic back pain: Chronic low back pain affects 80 percent of us at some time and is the second-most common cause of disability in American adults, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A recent study of Australian patients arriving in Melbourne hospital emergency rooms complaining of low back pain found that those treated with acupuncture experienced as much pain relief in an hour as those given drugs. “When I treat a person for low back pain, I always take pulses in several parts of the body, and then take into account many factors, including age, gender and life situation,” says Buchman. “The underlying causes of the pain may be different in a 20-something student with a stressful academic load than a 50-something woman that’s a recent empty nester redefining her future,” he explains. When researchers at China’s Central South University reviewed 13 studies on acupuncture and low back pain, they concluded that comprehensive treatment plans that involve acupuncture are urgently needed. Headache: Acupuncture has long been used to relieve the pain of migraines and tension headaches. Australian research published in EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that 16 acupuncture sessions cut in half the number of days that patients experienced migraines, significantly reducing pain. “Acupuncture is a must-try therapy for anyone with migraines or chronic or tension-type headaches,” says Burgoon. He notes that Aetna Insurance Company policy considers acupuncture among accepted, medically necessary treatments for migraines, chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, postoperative dental pain and nausea associated with surgery, pregnancy and chemotherapy. Asthma and allergies: More than 25 million Americans have asthma, includ-

ing 6.8 million children. Danish research published in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine showed that 10 acupuncture sessions given over a three-month period reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids, but only when acupuncture was ongoing. Benefits diminished when treatments were discontinued. German researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center found similar effects for seasonal allergies by comparing it with the effects of antihistamines and sham acupuncture. “Patterns of bad health get more ingrained in our body systems as we get older,” says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist specializing in treating children in New York City and professor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. “If we can catch an illness in a child’s first seven or eight years, we may be able to prevent it from becoming chronic in adulthood.” Digestive problems: Acupuncture has been found to be effective for treating colic in babies, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and postoperative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy treatments, verified in research from Australia’s University of Sydney on patients after surgery for metastatic liver cancer. Several other studies, including one from the Milwaukee’s Medical College of Wisconsin, show that acupuncture rebalances the nervous system and restores proper digestive function, while relieving pain. The World Health Organization review of research notes how acupuncture relieved gastrointestinal (GI) spasms better than atropine injections, and also recommends acupuncture for relief of nausea. “Acupuncture helps calm down an overactive GI tract and stimulates an underactive one,” explains Burgoon. Acupuncture is a non-pharmaceutical remedy for many health problems, Burgoon says. “I fell in love with acupuncture when I discovered I could use it to treat some problems that nothing else helped. I almost never prescribe any medications. Instead, I help people get off pharmaceuticals.”

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GDRNE.com

(508) 625-0332 BrokenTailRescue.org

Great Dog Rescue

BEVERLY

Broken Tail Rescue

Friends of Beverly

DEDHAM

BOSTON

(781) 326-0729 ARLBoston.org

FriendsOfBeverlyAnimals.org

Animal Rescue League of Boston (617) 426-9170 ARLBoston.org

MSPCA-Angell (617) 522-7400 MSPCA.org

Animal Rescue League of Boston

EAST BROOKFIELD

Second Chance Animal Shelter (508) 867-5525 SecondChanceAnimals.org

ESSEX

PAWS New England

Sweet Paws Rescue

Survivor Tails Animal Rescue

FALL RIVER

PAWSNewEngland.com (617) 383-PETS SurvivorTails.org

UnderdogResQ

SweetPawsRescue.org

Forever Paws Animal Shelter (508) 677-9154 ForeverPaws.com

UnderdogResQ.org

GLOUCESTER

BRADFORD

(978) 283-6055 CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

One Tail at a Time

OneTailAtATime.com

BRIGHTON

Ellen M. Gifford Shelter (617) 787-8872 GiffordCatShelter.org

BROOKLINE

Calliope Rescue, Inc. CalliopeRescue.org

Cape Ann Animal Aid

HOPKINTON

Baypath Humane Society (508) 435-6938 BayPathHumane.org

LOWELL

Lowell Humane Society (978) 452-7781 LowellHumaneSociety.org

MARBLEHEAD

Friends of Marblehead’s Abandoned Animals

(781) 631-8664 Marblehead-Animal-Shelter.org

MEDFORD

Kitty Connection

(781) 393-9995 KittyConnection.net

MELROSE

Melrose Humane Society

REVERE

Animal Umbrella

(617) 731-7267 AnimalUmbrella.org

SALEM

Northeast Animal Shelter (978) 745-9888 NortheastAnimalShelter.org

SALISBURY

Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society

MelroseHumaneSociety.org

(978) 462-0760 MRFRS.org

MILTON

STERLING

Milton Animal League, Inc. (617) 698-0413 MiltonAnimalLeague.org

NATICK

All Dog Rescue

(617) 507-9193 AllDogRescue.org

NORTH BILLERICA Billerica Cat Care Coalition

BillericaCatCareCoalition.org

NORTH ATTLEBORO North Attleboro Animal Shelter NAShelter.org

QUINCY

Quincy Animal Shelter (617) 376-1349 QuincyAnimalShelter.org

Sterling Animal Shelter SterlingShelter.org

SUDBURY

Buddy Dog Humane Society, Inc (978) 443-6990 BuddyDogHS.com

Save A Dog, Inc (978) 443-7282 SaveADog.org

WALTHAM

Cat Connection of Waltham (781) 899-4610 TheCatConnection.org

WOBURN

House Rabbit Network (781) 431-1211 RabbitNetwork.org

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The Right Vet for Your Pet

Animals Thrive with Gentle, Safe and Natural Approaches by Shawn Messonnier

A team approach is expected. A holistic practice is a team effort, and the family doctor will suggest options for care, helping an owner decide on the best therapies for each pet. A fuller range of options is available. While holistic vets prefer a more natural approach, they know that if necessary, conventional therapies can sometimes be an appropriate complement if they follow holistic principles, which means infrequent use of low-dose medications and only when absolutely needed. In general, most conditions can be treated successfully without drug therapy, extending the health and life of the patient and reducing medical costs. Gentler anesthesia means quicker recovery. A naturally balanced and gentler approach means less drugging if anesthesia becomes necessary, close monitoring of an anesthetized pet, a smooth and quick recovery for prompt discharge from the hospital and natural forms of follow-up treatment to control post-operative pain and inflammation. New hope rises for the hopeless. Many pets are brought to holistic doctors after conventional care has failed to help them. Some have been turned away by practitioners of conventional medicine because their cases are diagnosed as “hopeless”. Holistic vets and pet parents alike experience considerable satisfaction in helping to give a joyful pet a whole new lease on life. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

et parents have many criteria to consider when choosing a healthcare provider for their prized pet, and among the most vital is trying to find a doctor that uses holistic therapies, because the advantages are many. Wellness care is more than vaccines. While many conventional vets consider giving vaccines and flea medications to all of their patients to be their best form of wellness care, holistic vets know these aren’t always necessary and can potentially be harmful. Instead, true wellness care involves careful consideration of proper diet, blood titer testing instead of vaccines, natural parasite control when appropriate and a heavy dose of diagnostic testing (blood, urine, fecal) to monitor organ function, check for parasites, screen for disorders of the urogenital system, liver and pancreas and early screening for cancer and other inflammatory conditions. There’s also a full physical check for common diseases like dental and heart disease and tumors. Individualized prescriptions for a proper diet and supplements to maintain health are big reasons many owners prefer a holistic vet. Natural treatments include disease prevention. Many pets treated via a more natural approach have an easier experience with occasional illness than those that don’t enjoy this specialized care. Natural therapies can quickly restore an ill pet to his homeostatic balance without the side effects often associated with multiple drug doses. natural awakenings

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 Couples Bodywork: Thai for Two for the New Year – Jan 1-3. A healing blend of yoga stretches, Thai massage and shiatsu bodywork methods, with a slow meditative, easy-to-learn approach. Cost varies. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 Relax, Renew and Awaken – Jan 2, 7:30pm-Jan 5, 1:30pm. Embrace the new year with relaxation and wakefulness in the beautiful foothills of Northern Vermont. Scholarships available for pre-K-12 educators and MEds. $310 (accommodations not included). Karmê Chöling, 369 Patneaude Ln, Barnet, VT. 802-633-2384. KarmeCholing.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Dr. Coleman will teach breathing exercises that will help release tension and calm the mind. Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI) helps enhance chiropractic care as well as free up energy in the body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Waltham. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Fundamentals of Meditation Course – 7pm. A 5-wk course, every Wed, introducing information and techniques for a basic meditation practice. Can be followed by our mantra meditation course and other ongoing courses. Free. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org. Herbal Cold and Flu Remedies – 7-9pm. Learn how to keep yourself healthy with herbs during cold and flu season. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-939-3438. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Circle of Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. With Brighid Murphy. Explore the percussive influence of frame drums, rattles and the sound of our own voices. Discover the power that exists in a circle of sound and leave with new ideas on how to engage the rhythm of healing in your daily life. Bring water, a cushion, something sacred and shakers if you have them. $10. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-831-3784. AHealingVibration.com. Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. How we envision a world that works for everyone and all creation. What is your place in this? Free. First Unitarian Church, 66 Marlborough St, Boston. 617-9472743. CSLBoston.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Trip to Africa – Jan 9, 8:30am-Jan 30, 2pm. A single journey can change the course of your life. Famoudou Konaté invites us to study djembe, dunun, dance and more in Guinea this January 2016. Drumming, Dance MANDE Music in West Africa

with video of Grandmaster of the Djembe and Dunun, Famoudou Konaté. $1,950. More info: Alan Tauber, 781-316-8068 or TripToAfrica.org.

space. $100/by Jan 10, $125/door. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-831-3784. More info: SpiritWorksHealingArts.com.

Reiki Shoden Level I Class – 9am-5pm. Learn Reiki for mind-body healing, to express your full human/spiritual potential, and to manifest what you want in your life. Lots of class practice. $150. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B-2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NorthEast ReikiCenter.org.

Herbal Wound Care – 7-9pm. Learn how to handle cuts, burns, abrasions and more. If it’s bleeding or oozy we’ll cover it (after cleaning and disinfecting it) in this class. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-939-3438. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Spirit With A Mission: Your World of YES! Day Retreat – 9:30am-5:30pm. Gift yourself a spacious, nurturing day in a small group setting to reconnect with your life’s purpose and create an actionable plan to realize meaningful goals in the year to come. $185. The Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood. 781-258-4288. SevenCenters Consulting.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

markyourcalendar Workshop about Detoxes and Cleanses! Bring in 2016 feeling healthy inside and out! Come together to learn all ever wanted to know about what a detox is, how to choose the right one for you, get recipes, enjoy fresh food and leave with free goodies!

Saturday, Jan. 10 • 1-3pm $40. Rebalance 4 Health, 175 Bedford St, Ste 12, Lexington. 617-447-7006 | KumarConsciousHealth.com Online Group Healing – 4-5:30pm. Powerful, relaxing energy healing on a group level. Shift physical, emotional, karmic, even genetic issues, release blocks, clear chakras. Free. Insightful Transformation: 617-943-6980. Pre-registration required: Spirit.LearnItLive.com/class/7686/FREE-GroupTransformation-Healing-Get-Unblocked-andEmpowered.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. First of 2 classes. This workshop breaks down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis. Get more out of your adjustments and enlighten yourself on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Waltham. 617-9643332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Sacred Connections – Jan 13, 20 & 27. 6:308:30pm. With Brighid Murphy. Includes: guided meditation, drumming, group creation of sacred

Pain and Inflammation – 7-9pm. Speaker: Dr. Gary Kracoff, NMD, RPh. Pain and inflammation can be helpful, but when it becomes chronic, can lead to out of control inflammation and damage to our bodies. Helpful hints on diet, lifestyle changes and gentle detoxing will be discussed along with helpful hints about homeopathy, herbal and nutritional supplementation. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. 781-8933870. NaturalCompounder.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14

markyourcalendar Release the Burden of Your Stuck Emotions and Raise Your Vibration! Having a diagnosis of cancer can unleash a flood of fear and anxiety. You will learn how to manage your thoughts, explore and discover how the interactions of your beliefs and feelings can have profound effects on your health and well-being. Sonny Rose, M.A., founding director of The Healing Beyond Cancer, and Laurie McCracken, Joyologist, RN, practitioner of The Emotion Code, are presenting a free mini-workshop to help you shift from disease to ease. You will learn how to manage negative thoughts and move into a more peaceful state. The Emotion Code is a gentle and very effective way of releasing trapped or stuck emotions in our body. Using a simple, relaxing and fun technique we are able to identify the “issues in our tissues” and release them forever. This process greatly enhances our body’s innate ability to heal itself. This mini-workshop is open to anyone who has been touched by cancer. Please bring pen and paper.

Thurs., Jan. 14 • 7:30-9pm Sponsored by The Healing Beyond Cancer. Roots and Wings, 317 N. Main St., Natick For more info: 978-369-7733 Spiritual Connection – Pain may be guaranteed but suffering is optional. How would you like to live your life? Free. First Unitarian Church, 66 Marlborough St, Boston. 617-947-2743. CSLBoston.org.

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markyourcalendar The Secret of Breaking Through Your Own Illusions Have you ever wondered why you haven’t been able to find success in specific areas of your life? Whether it’s financial, physical, or spiritual, you will find tremendous success by understanding and using the strategies and techniques taught in this 2-day seminar. For the first time, the concepts of energy, forgiveness, quantum physics and NLP have been combined in a way to bring you the results you are looking for in this unique program..

Sat. & Sun., January 16 & 17 10am-6pm $69.95. The Theosphical Society, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 978-494-4542. PosEffects.com. The Alchemy of Making Goat Milk Soap – 1-3pm. Learn the art of soap making. Watch as kitchen chemistry reveals techniques for creating beautiful goat milk soap. Leave with a sample made in class. $35 plus $10 materials fee. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com. Grand Opening and Concert – 1-9pm. New wellness center opening. Join us for a day of minisessions, workshops, refreshments, raffle and midwinter concert with Lady Moon. Concert starts at 7pm. $20/concert, free/grand opening. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-8313784. AHealingVibration.com. Lady Mood Mid-Winter Concert – 7-9pm. Lady Moon is the celebrated pairing of Neo-Celtic artists Kellianna and Jenna Greene. With ethereal vocals and lilting harp, this album features otherworldly harmonies on centuries-old traditional songs from Scotland, Ireland and early America. Prepare to be transported to magical realms by the vocal styling of this exquisite duo. $20. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-831-3784. LadyMoodWtihKelliannaAndJennaGreene.BandCamp.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 MFA: Open House – Special exhibitions to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free. Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Fenway. 617-2679300. MFA.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21

Easy Solutions to Stress-Caused Health Problems – 7:30-8:30pm. Workshop focuses on identifying the different types of stress, their effects on the body and mind, and teaching useful tools that anyone can draw from anytime and anywhere during times of stress. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Waltham. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

Spiritual Connection – 7-8pm. Break through the chains of our human beliefs. Learn how to reveal your divine innate magnificence. Free. First Unitarian Church, 66 Marlborough St, Boston. 617947-2743. CSLBoston.org.

Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover why gentle touch is so effective in reducing pain and tension in the body and learn techniques to effectively do this at home. Bring a partner as it requires another person to do it. Space limited. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. To register: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Zhaobao Taichi or Select Acupressure SelfMassage Workshop – Jan 20-26. Become a Certified U.S. Health Preservation Association (HPA) tai chi, qigong and medical qigong instructor. Instructed by Grand Master Jiang the founder and president of the U.S. HPA. Call for pricing. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866264-5139. Eastover.com. Natural Fertility – 7-9pm. Learn from a practicing doula and herbalist how to achieve fertility via natural methods including food, herbs, and lifestyle modifications. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-939-3438. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

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Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 7-9pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success including emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization and task completion. Free. Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont. 781-444-9115. AdvancedNeuro Therapy.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Past Life Regression Exploration – 7-9:30pm. Accelerate spiritual growth. Discover your life’s purpose. Remove blocks, self-limiting beliefs, pain and fear brought over from past lives. Receive emotional, spiritual and physical healing. Accept guidance from your higher self. $45. Skin to Soul, 800 W Cummings Ave, Ste 3950, Woburn. 781435-0587. SkinToSoul.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Stress Management Class – 9am-5pm. Learn ways to cleanse your mind-body of anxiety, tension and stress, and create a life with more peace, joy and contentment. $95. Northeast Stress Management, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B-2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NortheastStressManagement.org.

Reiki Share – 3:30-6pm. With Reiki Master Katie Brockway. Open to anyone who has at least taken Reiki 1. Partner up and trade for 1 hr of Reiki each. Also includes meditation, grounding and discussion. $25. Skin to Soul, 800 W Cummings Ave, Ste 3950, Woburn. 781-435-0587. SkinToSoul.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Group Transformation Healing – 4-5:30pm. Powerful, relaxing energy healing on a group level. Shift physical, emotional, karmic, even genetic issues, release blocks, clear chakras. $35/advance, $50/door. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, Top Floor (note new floor), Arlington. Preregistration required: 617-943-6980. Insightful Transformation.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Women’s Writing Circle (WWC) – 5:30-7:30pm. The Women’s Writing Circle (WWC) uses expressive writing in sacred circle as a way for women to deepen their understanding of themselves and others. Free. Center for Women’s Health & Human Rights, 73 Tremont St, 5th Fl, Boston. 802-2805173. Suffolk.edu.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 7-9pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success including emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and task completion. Free. Medfield Public Library, 468 Main St, Medfield. 781-4449115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Make Your Own Brigid’s Cross and a Priapic Wand – 7-9pm. Imbolc is one of the four crossquarter days in the Wheel of the Year and the first celebration of spring. It is the celebration of the flow of life returning after winter. Learn how to

craft these time-honored magickal tools and learn about their history, traditions and ritual uses. $35. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-831-3784. AHealingVibration.com. Winter Skin Care Lotion Making – 7-9pm. Learn to make your own herbal moisturizing lotions and balms to counteract the drying effects of cold wind and indoor heating. Class is hands-on; no experience required. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-939-3438. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 Spiritual Connection – 7-8pm. Wake up to your inner divinity. Come and learn to align with the truth of your spiritual being and understand your importance in this world. Free. First Unitarian Church, 66 Marlborough St, Boston. 617-9472743. CSLBoston.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Free Reiki Mini-Sessions – 10am-1pm. Experience Reiki’s healing, unconditional love, life energy guided by the highest spiritual intelligence. For mind-body-spirit wellness; manifesting what you want in your life. Free. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B-2, Framingham. 508-8085696. NortheastReikiCenter.org. Managing Time Mindfully – 10am-3:30pm. Workshop/retreat to make the most of time management choices. Practice new ways of acting, thinking and feeling. Dissolve patterns that no longer serve. Free. First Church in Jamaica Plain, 6 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain. 617-522-4956. PamelaKristan.com. Level 2 Herbal Training – 10am-5pm. Begins Jan 30 and meets for 7 weekends. This intensive program has 3 components: diagnostic classes, weekend seminars and herbal clinic. We teach facial, tongue, pulse, nail diagnosis and consultation skills. $1,495. Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington. 781-646-6319. Boston HerbalStudies.com.

savethedate 2016 Boston Fight for Air Climb Join 2,000 climbers and race up 41 floors of stairs. $35 registration fee and $100 fundraising minimum per climber.

Saturday, Feb. 6 • 8am-3pm . One Boston Place, 201 Washington St, Boston. 781-314-9005. Register: FightForAirClimb.org

savethedate Advancing Cancer Recovery Workshop Utilizing contemplative practices and dynamic mind-body techniques for well-being can replenish patients and improve their quality of life. This wellness workshop offers practical tools and techniques to help you boost immune function, override fear and negativity, increase resilience and cultivate a recovery mindset. Whether you have just been diagnosed, in treatment or in remission, you can learn how to mobilize your mind to support your body as it fight against and recover from cancer.

Saturday, Feb. 6 • 9am-3pm $80. Watertown Center For Healing Arts, 22 Mt Auburn St, Skylight Studio, Watertown. 617-564-0707. AvinoamLerner.com.

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daily Kids’ Karate – 3-8pm, Mon-Thurs & 9am1:30pm, Sat. Designed to help students build self-confidence and self-awareness while learning and improving in this traditional martial art. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. Free Tour of Symphony Hall – 4pm select Wed; 2pm select Sat. Join volunteers on a behindthe-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org. Community Reiki Clinic – Thru Jan. 7-9pm. 1st day of month. Experience a Reiki session in a warm, caring setting with trained, experienced Reiki practitioners. Appointments required. $10/30-min session. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. Appts: 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org. Do You But Better Ecourse – Thru Jan 27. 8-9:30pm. Try a DIY approach to EFT. Teach yourself to tap. Leave behind anxiety and gain clarity and confidence when you tap along with pre-written scripts. $97. Virtual Ecourse. 270-5920377. ChooseBigChange.com/30.

weekly Rejuvenate Retreat – Wed-Sat thru Jan 2016. Yoga, qigong, swim/hot tub, hiking, kayaking, self-guided meditation, ink brush calligraphy self-practice, all from the peace and solitude of a private 600-acre estate. Blackout dates apply. $95/ person weekend day. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. More info: Eastover.com.

sunday Perfect Voice as Spiritual Path and Tool for Emotional Healing – 9am-12:30pm. 4th Sun. Experience real vocal freedom by learning most important aspects of vocal technique on a foundation of spiritual grace and ego surrender. Guaranteed improvement for beginners and those with vocal problems. $60. 16 Magoun Ave, Medford. 857-9983677. BarryMiracle.wordpress.com. SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 3:30-4:30pm. A martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system. Learn techniques that not only increase their physical fitness, but also challenge the mind. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. Restorative Yoga and Massage – Thru Jan 31. 5-6:15pm. Restorative yoga and meditation with head/neck trigger-point massage offered during savasana. Blankets and cushions provided. $20/dropin, $160/10-class card. The Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Meditation Hall, Westwood. 617-8699574. BostonWellnessCenter.com. Slow Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Thurs. Start and end your week with slow flow yoga with Lia Romani. RSVP, space limited. $15. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-8313784. AHealingVibration.com. Meditation Night – 7-8:30pm. Come sit with former Buddhist monk Seth Monk for traditional seated and walking mediation. Please dress comfortably and bring a pillow and blanket. Pay as you will. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-831-3784. AHealingVibration.com.

monday Active Stretching for EveryBODY – 7:308:30am. Also Wed, 6:30-7:30pm & Thurs, 9:30am-10:30am. EveryBODY from elite athletes to couch potatoes is welcome. See “classes” on website. $12/drop-in, $100/10 classes with Budget Stretcher Card. STAR Tech Healing and Learning Center, 14 Nason St, Ste 202, Maynard. 978-8970110. StarTechHealing.com. Simply Grace Radio: Just Breathe – 10am. A meditative experience and opportunity to be still, grateful, and to set heart-centered intentions for the week. Free. Online radio. 413-267-0333. SimplyGrace.me. EasYoga – Thru Jan 25. 6-7:30pm. Also Tues. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Walk-ins welcome. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStStation.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. People who have been through, or are going through, a similar circumstance can empathize with you and keep you from feeling alone. Free. Newton, Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. 4th Mon. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 N Main St, Sharon. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com.

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Teen Karate – 7-8pm. Every 2 wks on Mon & Wed. Also Sat, 12:30-1:30pm. A traditional Shotokan karate class for teens ages 13-18. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate. Build self-confidence, self-awareness and long-lasting friendships. All levels welcome. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

tuesday Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12:15pm. Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-227-2155. Kings-Chapel.org. Organic Macrobiotic Plant-Based Cooking Classes – 6-9pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Also 1st & 2nd Fri. Learn how to cook organic macrobiotic healing meals and enjoy a 5-course dinner with like-minded souls, recipes and handouts. Beautiful oceanfront setting kitchen to savor the flavors. $80. 25 Surfside Rd, Scituate. 781-626-0000. Register: PauletteGloriaHarwood.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience, and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com. Pathworking with the Tarot and The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Tarot is a book of knowledge that maps out the powers of your consciousness. Unlock the power within you through the process of meditative pathworkings. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574. HealingThroughSpirit.com. Gentle Kripalu Yoga with Raven – 7:15-8:30pm. Also Thurs, 6pm. Gentle, slow-moving, breathcentered yoga and meditation practice. Adult beginners and all levels welcome. $15/drop-in, $60/7-wk session. German Centre (Deutsches Altenheim), 2222 Centre St, West Roxbury. 617869-9574. BostonWellnessCenter.com.

wednesday Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – 6-9pm. An opportunity to sketch from live models and/or from objects in their collections. A drawing instructor provides insights on drawing technique and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. MFA.org. Pathworking with The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Combine the power of hypnotic trance-journeying

and the knowledge of the Tree of Life. Transform your faulty subconscious patterns and conscious thinking. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574. HealingThroughSpirit.com. Public Open Night at the Observatory – 7:30pm, Fall/Winter; 8:30pm, Spring/Summer. A chance to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things you otherwise might not get to see. Held most Wed evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. BU.edu.

thursday Adult Shotokan – 7-8pm. Also Sat, 7:45-9am. For ages 18+. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate, kala (forms), kumite (sparring) and kihon (basics). Classes consist of traditional Japanese training which helps mind, body and soul. All levels welcome. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. Weekly Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Light up and “enlighten up” your divine essence. Free. First Church, 66 Marlborough St, Boston. 617947-2743. CSLBoston.com. SRR Thursday Night 4.06 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm. It may be raining. It may be hot or cold. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s Bar, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race. Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs. A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA. Harvard.edu.

friday Health Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on a variety of parent- and child-related topics such as nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Simply Grace Radio: Blessing Circle – 10am. A universal, global, gratitude experience intended to awaken grace, honor sacred experience and offer

blessings for the journey. Free. Online radio. 413267-0333. SimplyGrace.me. Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. 1st Fri. Free blood pressure screenings in front of the Old Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Second Fridays – 5-8pm. Free with admission at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month. Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927. MIT.edu/Museum. Reiki Clinic – 7-9pm. 1st Fri. Experience a Reiki session. 30-min time slots available; call to schedule. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.

saturday Adult Shotokan – 7:45-9am. Focuses on the 3 main aspects of Shotokan karate: kata (forms), kihon (basics) and kumite (sparring). Traditional Japanese training to help the mind, body and soul. All levels welcome. For adults 18+. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am2pm. Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs. Stop in to browse or take in our featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers. 719 Washington St, South Easton. SimpsonSpringMarketplace.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 11am12pm. 2nd Sat. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gently breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of well-being. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Prenatal Yoga Class – Thru Jan 30. 11am12:30pm. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Gentle stretches to relieve tension. Walk-ins welcome. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStStation.com. Teen Karate – 12:30-1:30pm. Focuses on the three main aspects of Shotokan karate: kata (forms), kihon (basics) and kumite (sparring). Build selfconfidence, self-awareness and long lasting friendships. All levels welcome. For teens 13-18. $130. SSOMA 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

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BACK PAIN COUNSELING MICHELE LOWENTHAL 781 413-7055 BackPainCounseling.com

Mind-body mental health counselor specializing in eliminating chronic pain. Repressed emotions create pain. No exercise or medication needed. Based on Dr. John Sarno’s work. Skype sessions available.

Specializing in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) that works with the body’s natural physiological makeup to bolster flexibility, improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia. See ad, page 29.

ACUPUNCTURE SHARON ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS

Rachel French, MAOM 10 East Chestnut St Sharon, MA 02067 617-515-0485 Sharon@SharonAcupuncture.com

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE TREATMENT PATRICIA JAY, MD

Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates. Effectively using Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for 10 years; expert gynecologist passionate about supporting women to ease transition through all life phases.

With a master’s degree in acupuncture and a gentle approach to healing, Rachel provides relief for insomnia, pain, indigestion, fatigue, emotional, menstrual concerns, obstetrics and thyroid imbalances.

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Kristine Jelstrup, CMFT, CBK, LMT 126 Prospect St, Ste 5, Cambridge, 02139 617-833-3407 Kristine@CentralSquareHealthAnd Wellness.com CentralSquareHealthAndWellness.com Achieve optimal health physically, emotionally, nutritionally. Kristine uses a form of muscle response testing to identify and clear nervous system interference, facilitating optimal health. See ad, page 12.

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From belly to baby. Specializing in Yoga Birth Method™, prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum doula, Yoga Birth Method Certified, E-RYT 500, RPYT, Reiki Master and Thai bodywork. See ad, page 2.

BODYWORK BARBARA GOSSELIN, PT 109 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 781-507-4226 HolisticHealingPT.com

I’m a Physical Therapist with 20+ years experience helping people recover from pain using gentle, effective Bodywork techniques including Craniosacral Therapy and Fascial Mobilization.

BRAIN TRAINING ADVANCED NEUROTHERAPY, PC Jolene Ross, PhD 781-444-9115 RetrainYourBain.com

Specializing in Neurotherapy, an effective, drug-free treatment for: attention, behavior, emotional, and executive function problems, autistic spectrum, anxiety, depression, postconcussion, peak performance and more. See ad, page 7.

BRAINCORE NEUROFEEDBACK 132 Central St, Ste 205A, Foxboro 844-272-4666 BrainCore.Dianne@gmail.com

We offer state-ofthe-art brain training technology. Drug-free, non-invasive treatment. Emphasis on quality care with flexible payment options. Scholarships available. Call today to schedule a free consultation.

CHIROPRACTIC NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE Julie Burke, DC 617-964-3332 Info@WellAdjusted.com

We are an integrative holistic center, with a caring team of Network Spinal Analysis chiropractors, massage therapists, Shiatsu and Reiki practitioners and a Wellness Coach. See ad, page 7.

ERIC ROSEEN, DC

Joint Ventures Physical Therapy 654 Beacon St, 2nd Fl Boston, MA 02215 617-536-1161, Option 1 EricJRoseen@gmail.com Patient-centered, evidence-based spinal care and soft tissue work to decrease pain and improve mobility. Experienced with athletes; ART & Graston® Certified.

LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH David Scott Bartky “Phone Coaching At Its Best!” 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com

The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life. Are you using it to attract what you want? I will teach you processes and techniques so you’ll not only start to attract what you want (a relationship, more money, more clients, etc.), you’ll also become more excited about your life. The first session is free.

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L7 COACHING

Alan Rosen, CPC, ELI-MP 617-320-1325 AlanRosen@L7Coaching.com L7Coaching.com Together, we’ll explore your goals and desires, discover obstacles to fulfillment, and create a realistic and transformational action plan. Contentment and lightness are your reality.

813-966-0164 Healing@ShawnaPelton.com ShawnaPelton.com As a Transformational Coach and Metaphysical Healer, I help people clear energy blocks so to overcome doubts and fears, and evolve their Souls highest potential. See ad, page 29.

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING

Kim Childs 1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 617-640-3813 Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com

Commission-based position, with great earning potential for the right person. Must be outgoing and enjoy working 1-on-1 with area businesses. Must have a genuine desire to help others succeed.

Need help clarifying and manifesting your desires? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really, really want?” Kim is a certified life and career coach specializing in Positive Psychology, creativity, and spiritual living to help clients create more joyful and fulfilling lives. Consultations are free via phone/Skype or in person.

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DENTIST DR. IVETA IONTCHEVA-BAREHMI DMD, MS, D.SC.

Coaching for artists, athletes, and everyone else with Karen Welling, musician and former competitive athlete. Together we’ll bolster your strengths and eliminate obstacles. Free initial consultation. See ad, page 34.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Liz Marcano-Pucillo 640 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026 781-329-3800 Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad, page 34.

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 • Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCABaccredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ads, pages 25 and 27.

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1842 Beacon St, Ste 305, Brookline, MA 617-868-1516 BostonDentalWellness.com Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants with a holistic approach to medicine and dentistry. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile, call: 617-868-1516. See ad, page 19.

GROTON WELLNESS – FAMILY DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS, MEDICAL, SPA, CAFÉ 493-495 Main St (Off Rte 119) Groton, MA 01450 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

Groton Wellness is a vibrant center for health and healing consisting of Holistic Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, an Integrative Medical Practice, a pampering and detoxifying Therapeutic Spa, and a clean food, farm-to-table Café—all working together to provide exceptional community health care. We also offer exciting talks, cleanses, classes and events, many of which are free to the community. Groton Wellness uses IV Therapy, Nutrition Management, Herbal Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Balancing, EAV Testing, Integrative Chiropractic, Acupuncture and many other Holistic Therapies to treat patients from head-to-toe. We have enormous success treating chronic health issues such as Lyme disease, cancer, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, mold, internal toxicity and more. See ad on page 9.

NEWTON DENTAL WELLNESS 93 Union St, Ste 408 Newton Center, MA 617-244-4997 NewtonDW.com

We are the healing dentist. We take a holistic approach to general and pediatric dentistry. We make it easy to see a dentist. New patients receive free comprehensive exam and full set of X-rays. Blog at TheHealingDentist.info.

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ENERGY HEALING INSIGHTFUL TRANSFORMATION Anna Clayton 617-943-6980 Anna.EnergyHealer@gmail.com InsightfulTransformation.com

I combine my own intuitive healing gifts with transpersonal psychology to create Transformational Healing for sensitive souls. This work gently and effectively clears issues at the karmic level. See ad on page 22.

EXERCISE/FITNESS/ PERSONAL TRAINING KOKO FITCLUB

39 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 77 Spring St, Shaw’s Plaza, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Brookline: 617-566-5656 West Roxbury: 617-325-4800 MA.Brookline@KokoFitClub.com MA.WRoxbury@KokoFitClub.com KokoFitClub.com World’s first automated personal training studio offering highly effective, efficient, customized workouts guided and monitored by the proprietary Smartraining technology in a spa-like setting. See ad on page 12.

GYNECOLOGY MITCHELL LEVINE, MD

Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates. In practice for over 32 years, Dr. Levine has been a prominent advocate for holistic and gentler approaches to women’s health care. Provides alternatives to hysterectomy.

HEAD LICE TREATMENT

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All-Natural Lice Removal Salon 617-816-9487 LiceInfo.net Boston’s premier professional head lice treatment salon. Pesticide-free, non-toxic. Founded by school nurse Berit Pratt, RN, BSN, MPH, since 2004. Peace of mind for frantic families.

Dawna Jones, MD, FACOG 99 Longwater Cir, Ste 100 Norwell, MA 02061 781-829-0930 BellaNaturalHealth.com

Board-certified MD in gynecology and integrative medicine. Hormone balancing, nutrition and detoxification are keys to optimal health. See ad, page 19.

HERBAL STUDIES THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES

12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 BostonHerbalStudies.com We offer two Herbal Apprenticeship Programs, Advanced Training, Aromatherapy Certification and a series of Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon classes. Please visit our website. See ad, page 28.

COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISM Katja Swift & Ryn Midura 25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline, MA 617-750-5274 CommonWealthHerbs.com

Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad, page 18.

HOLISTIC RETREATS EASTOVER ESTATE & RETREAT 430 East St, Lenox, MA 866-264-5139 Events@Eastover.com Eastover.com

Eastover is a 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in the Berkshires. A dedicated facilitator of holistic events and retreats. Minutes to Stockbridge and Great Barrington, next to October Mountain with views of Mt. Greylock. See ad, page 17.

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HYPNOTHERAPY THOUGHT ALCHEMY

Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist 774-991-0574 Info@ThoughtAlchemy.guru Transform yourself and achieve your goals through the transformative healing process of hypnotherapy. Aren’t you tired of talking about it and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis for weight loss. Call today. See ad on page 35.

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NEWTON INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SERVICES

Rachel Katz, MD, RD 30 Lincoln St Newton Highlands, MA 02461 DrKatz@NewtonIntegrative.com NewtonIntegrative.com

Newton Integrative Health Services- Family and Functional Medicine, Dietetics, Medical Hypnotherapy. Now accepting new patients for consultation.

MIND-BODY MEDICINE BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 109 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad, page 23.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY MARSHA KLEIN, LMHC

Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates. Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Health Specialist with over 15 years of experience; integrative approach. Specialties: anxiety, panic, depression, stress, anger, etc.

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON Margo Roman, DVM 72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4077 MASHVet.com

BOSTON BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE 1371 Beacon St, Ste 304-305 Brookline, MA 02446 617-232-2435 Ext 0 BostonBMed.com

Boston Behavioral Medicine promotes a holistic view of health using integrative mindbody psychotherapy, stress management, and nutritional services, and strives for the balance of mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being.

508-838-1101 Info@PeterHoweHealer.com PeterHoweHealer.com Over 35 years as an alternative health practitioner and neuromuscular therapist. Helps clients identify and eliminate chronic and acute pain, digestive disorders, Lyme and myriad other health disorders. See ad, page 26.

MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE 383 Elliot St, Ste 250 617-964-3332 WellAdjusted.com

Deep-tissue, medical, sports, Swedish and therapeutic massage, shiatsu, Reiki & HydroMassage in a full-service Wellness Center also featuring chiropractic, acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation, Facelift Acupuncture and detox footbath. See ad, page 7.

REE COLEMAN, YOUR BETTER VISION GURU

Ree Coleman, Your Better Vision Guru Serving Greater Boston and New England 617-838-0928 Ree@BetterVision.guru BetterVision.guru In 10 visits I can completely change your relationship with your eyes. Learn techniques to improve your vision and how not to age your eyes with Computer Vision Syndrome through techniques, awareness, diet and relaxation.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE KERI LAYTON, ND

Winchester Natural Health Associates 10 Converse Pl, Winchester, MA 01890 781-721-4585 Naturopathic Medicine since 2006. Dr. Layton provide safe, effective complementary and alternative natural therapies to achieve vibrant health in people of all ages.

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A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and modalities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad, page 29.

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SINGING AS SPIRITUAL PATH Barry Harris 857-998-3677 BarryMH2002@yahoo.com

Perfect your singing voice as spiritual path and for emotional healing. Barry studied with Judy Oas, world-famous teacher written up in Opera News for her miraculous results restoring damaged voices, by teaching detailed technique on foundation of spiritual grace/surrender. Free introductory lesson.

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GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMD

Johnson Compounding and Wellness 781-893-3870 Gary@NaturalCompounder.com Dr. Gary Kracoff provides guidance and in-depth consultative services to find the “why” to what is happening physically and mentally, working with individuals to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individualized needs of patients, and he suggests nutritional supplements, natural products and homeopathic remedies to aid in faster healing and recovery See ads, pages 25 and 27.

NON-TOXIC LIVING KARI YASI

Speaker & Coach 781-713-4493 KariYasi.com Decreasing hidden toxins in your home, beauty and business products. Custom strategies and product recommendations based on your needs and health journey. See ad, page 18.

ORGANIC MATTRESSES & BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM

444 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481 781-431-6167 • 866-380-5892 TheCleanBedroom.com

The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its Wellesley location. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insights to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad on page 20.

PLANT-BASED COOKING PAULETTE GLORIA HARWOOD Glorious Being 781-626-0000 PauletteGloria@gmail.com GloriousBeing.guru

Organics and whole foods, plantbased and macrobiotic cooking and classes. Transformational lifestyle coaching. Pantry, refrigerator renovations and grocery store education. Don’t know where to start? I’ll help you. It’s my passion. See ad, page 2.

REFLEXOLOGY INBAR ISRAEL STOLOVICKI http://on.fb.me/O33RIq

Based off the body’s natural reflexes, reflexology is a non-invasive healing treatment that works through contact with the feet yet supports healing throughout. All ages.

REIKI BRENNER REIKI HEALING

324 Central St, Newton 02466 617-244-8856 Elise@BrennerReikiHealing.org BrennerReikiHealing.org Providing you with Reiki healing sessions, Reiki meditation, and Reiki training to support you in reaching your goals of mindbody-spirit wellness and wholeness.

SHAMBHALA MEDITAION KARMÊ CHÖLING

Shambhala Meditation Center Barnet, VT 802-633-2384 Registration@KarmeCholing.org KarmeCholing.org

Nestled in the beautiful green mountains of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Karmê Chöling offers contemplative programs to inspire wisdom and compassion in our everyday lives. See ad, page 8.

BODY & BRAIN HEALTH CENTER 325 Broadway, Arlington MA 02474 781-648-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Arlington 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02140 617-354-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Cambridge 235 Harvard Ave Brookline, MA 02446 617-264-4851 BodyNBrain.com/Brookline

A Holistic Health Center which incorporates yoga, meditation, tai chi, energy work and workshops for spiritual growth. Body, mind and spirit training for all levels. See ad, page 16.

SPRING WATER SIMPSON SPRING MARKETPLACE 719 Washington St, South Easton 508-238-4472 SimpsonSpring.com

YOGA ALAINE AMARAL, BFA, RYT

Simpson Spring is the oldest independent bottling plant in the United States, providing pure spring water and old-fashioned, hand-mixed soda in a variety of favors, classic and new. Complimentary tours of historic museum, see the Spring, Visit the Alpacas, and fill up with crisp spring water at self-serve stations; bring your own containers. Saturday Marketplace educates, entertains and offers 30 food and artisan vendors. See ad, page 27.

THERMOGRAPHY METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com MyThermography.com A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad, page 12.

Alaine@IYTWithAlaine.com IYTWithAlaine.com

Integrative Yoga Therapy is a highly individualized, self-empowering process that connects healthcare with yoga. Heal from chronic pain or illness. Individual & group offerings.

CECILE RAYNOR

Certified Alexander Technique Teacher; Certified Thai Yoga Therapist 33A Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 617-359-7841 OffTheMatYogaBlog.com Your yoga can release or create tension depending on the quality of your daily movements. Learn to let your postural mechanism work for you and notice excess body tension ease away on-and-off the mat.

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WELLNESS CENTER

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A HEALING VIBRATION

Ali Bourgault 978-850-4164 Ali@AHealingVibration.com Massage, organic hair salon, Himalayan salt saunas, siddha kundalini healings, meditation, yoga, workshop, coaching, readings, metaphysical retail and more. See ad, page 23.

Yoga Teacher Training Coach devoted to private one-on-one and group settings; 200- and 500-hr Yoga Alliance-registered Yoga Teacher Trainings. Each yoga practitioner and student is on a unique journey and our trainings reflect that path. See ad, page 2.

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