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Inspiration can be found in so many places—including this month’s edition of Natural Awak enings, celebrating Inspired Living and Aging Gracefully. Coincidentally, a much-anticipated local event is taking place this month that embodies those two ideas beautifully. I hope you and your family are joining in the healthy fun at this year’s Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022. Starting on page 21, you’ll see the Passport to Life program insert for the jampacked, one-day event—including our cover star, Billy Blanks Jr. We’ll see you at Harbor Point on September 10!

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“Food Dehydration Made Easy”, on page 38, shares some fun and simple ways to preserve food that can help reduce food waste, be stored for longer and eaten easily on the go. There are some great tips for air-drying fresh herbs and making mango leather using only a few basic ingredients. I’m certainly inspired!

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Our feature article, “Growing Younger”, on page 16, has inspired me to further embrace the gift that is aging. We’re all aging. It shouldn’t be a bad word. Aging is beautiful. We are getting wiser and better each day. Unfortunately, we may also be experiencing new health struggles as we age, but we can find solutions to these new challenges and stay healthy—ready to tackle what each new day brings.In“Aging Gracefully” (page 30), learn more about how yoga can—and DOES—keep our bodies strong and healthy. It’s also Yoga Awareness Month, so what better time to take a yoga class and feel these wonderful benefits first-hand? You can find some local studios and classes in our calendar (page 42) and Community Resource Guide (page 44). Don’t forget, you can also search for local spots in our online directory at eNaturalAwakenings.com

For more information, call 203-910-3141, email FlowToFitYoga@ gmail.com or visit FlowToFitYoga.com. See ad, page 18.

Experience the Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022 Be a part of the 11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner, on September 10, from 10am to 6pm, at Harbor Point Boardwalk along the Stamford waterfront. Don’t miss this one-day, family- and pet-friendly health and wellness extravaganza.

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Attendees can expect to “GO – GATHER – GROW” with over 100 exhibitors showcasing and selling health and wellness products and services.

The event features free admission and free parking. For more information and class registration, visit HWL-Expos.com. See Passport for Life program, page 21.

Flow to Fit Yoga Celebrates Seven Years with Open House

Amie Petro, E-RYT 500, CPT opened Flow to Fit Yoga & Fitness Studio in August 2015. Petro specializes in helping people with chronic pain/weakness from surgery, injuries or autoimmune dis eases regain strength, flexibility, stamina and improve their overall sense of well-being.

Southbury’s Flow to Fit Yoga marked its seventh anniversary on August 15.

In honor of the occasion, an Open House will be held on September 10, from 10am to 3pm. All are invited to attend free yoga, Pilates and meditation classes in person (space is limited) or via zoom. There will also be a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training information session at noon, free mini-massages, raffle prizes and spe cial discount pricing available for those who attend the Open House.

Get your workout in with free fitness classes led by the area’s top fitness coaches, including “Dance it Out” with the always entertaining Billy Blanks, Jr. Enjoy healthy food prepared by Connecticut’s healthy food truck chefs. Sip on craft beer, wine, spirits and beverages. Bring the whole family for lots of kids’ activities, a pet parade and more.

To see a detailed schedule of the day’s activities, visit Flow ToFitYoga.com and click on the “Special Events” tab. If you are interested in attending this free event, follow the link provided there to RSVP. In-person space is limited, so don’t wait.

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The studio has relocated to a larger space at 134 Main Street South, Bennett Square, in Southbury. The studio offers private yoga, Pilates and personal training sessions, as well as group yoga, Pilates and meditation classes in a tranquil, serene environment.

Reconnect with the innate wisdom of the lineages of women who walked before you while healing, creating, sharing, exploring, revitalizing and transforming in sacred sisterhood, at ReWilding Retreat: Reimagining Freedom, from October 6 to 10, at a 65-acre private estate in the lower Catskill Mountains. Register by September 15. At this five-day, four-night experience, attendees will free themselves from all the layers that hide their true selves so that they can experience joy, passion, success, confidence and unbridled freedom.

The retreat will feature: bioenergetics; neuro-sensory and somatic experiencing programming; energy medicine and vibrational sound healing; creative expressive arts; Medicine Dance; yin yoga; massage therapy; aromatherapy; hiking; nature walks; fire ceremonies; drumming circles; Shamanic reiki healing; and more.

“We will gather in sisterhood, the way our ancestors did, to unblock our hearts, heal our wounds, reconnect with spirit and step into our true power,” says host Dr. Kristy Vanacore, a holistic psychologist, spiritual visionary, modern-day medicine woman and sacred storyteller who weaves ancient wisdom with modern science.

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This is a premier, all-inclusive experience complete with a freshwater pond for swimming and kayaking, heated saltwater swimming pool and sauna; personal massage therapist; private chef and nutritionist serving healthy, delicious and allergy-friendly meals and snacks with local seasonal ingredients; organic mattresses, bed linens and bath amenities; soaking tubs; stone fireplaces; artesian water; tennis courts; multiple fire pits; walking trails; vintage bicycles for property cruising; and more. Cost depends on room options, with both private and shared room options available on a first-come basis. Vanacore has been a prominent trailblazer in the field of holistic psychology for two decades. Her rewilding program combines evidence-based psychological therapies, somatic/movement-based practices, energy medicine and Shamanic healing techniques to get people “off the couch” and reconnected with their innate self-healing capacities. She is the author of Rewilding: A Woman’s Quest to Remember Her Roots, Rekindle Her Instincts, and Reclaim Her Sovereignty For more information and to register, call 914-467-0570, email Kristy@KristyVanacore.com or visit KristyVanacore.com. See ad, page 10. Kristy

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Next month, Tilden is starting a Starseed Support Circle hosting Empathic Energy Management, a functional guided meditation series. For more information on this event, visit TheCenterforHigherLiving.com For more information, call 860-830-5841, email Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com or visit CrystalMusicHealing.com. See ad, page 19. Bradford Tilden

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Bradford Tilden of Crystal Music Healing is hosting several new events and opportunities this fall. Register now to gift yourself a four-day getaway before the holidays. Tilden has teamed up with the owner of Rainbow Reflections, a private retreat center located at a luxury lakeside mansion in North Carolina, to offer an exclusive “destination training” in advanced ET crystal healing, from November 4 through 7. The total cost of $695 includes tuition, room, board, meals and transportation to and from the airport. Attendees will only be responsible for airfare. Save $100 off tuition with early bird action until September 30. For more information or to register, visit CrystalMusicHealing.com/destination-training

B eginning in September, Tilden will be hosting “Tuesdays with Tilden” at The Center for Higher Living, in Berlin, Connecticut, where he will be offering a different monthly gathering beginning at 6:30pm. Beat out your stress with a drum, and chant away your frustrations at the “Shamanic Jam” drum circle on the first Tuesday. His popular Sonic Alchemy will be held on the second Tuesday. The fourth Tuesday he is holding the free talk “Universal White Time and the New Earth” in person and live-streamed via zoom. Tilden also hosts his live sound journey every other Thursday at the Bridge Healing Arts Center, in Farmington, which is now also streamed via zoom. Also happening there, Tilden has teamed up with Karen Raymond of Voice of Angels for a recurring event, Crystal Sound Healing with Angel Card Messages. Join the first gathering on September 21, from 6:30 to 8pm. Tilden will call in the angels and masters with his voice and bowls, and Raymond will connect with the Angelic Realm and loved ones in spirit to deliver personal messages to each attendee using her intuition and Angel Cards, followed by guidance by Tilden for which crystals are best for the attendee. Cost is $44 via Eventbrite.

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ExperienceGuidedMeditation/EnergyHealingledbycertifiedReikiMasterPractitionerandWellnessCoachDianeNicosia,whowillhelpparticipants become the most vibrant, healthy and radiant version of themselves. She will host sessions at Salt Cave of Darien on September 14 and October 18, from 6:30 to 7:45pm, and at Imagine Yoga on September 20, from 6:45 to 7:45pm. Over the course of the events, Nicosia will lead participants through a detailed exploration of the seven chakras (energy centers), each associated with a different part of the body, color, crystal and purpose. Angel Cards will be drawn for each participant as a tool to inspire introspection. Nicosia intends to combine the energy flow of chakra meditation with exercises meant to strengthen one’s self-image and bring goals into focus. She hopes to empower participants to develop their own practices at home.

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Nicosia is a certified Reiki Practitioner and Wellness Coach who bridges spirituality with practicality. After over 30 years working for blue-chip companies in the marketing industry, she followed her more pressing calling: using her innate gifts to help others succeed in life and business. Events at Salt Cave of Darien cost $65 each. Event at Imagine Yoga costs $25 or the use of an Imagine Yoga package. Locations: Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien; Imagine Yoga, 10 Roberts Ln, Ridgefield. For more information and to register, visit SaltCaveofDarien.com or ImagineYoga.space. See ad, page 2.

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will offer their signature Healing Crystal Stone Cairns and gemstone products, as well as other local handmade artists’ creations and a second floor Holistic Wellness Center, where all holistic practices will be offered: Reiki, massage, tarot and oracle readings, astrology, numerology, Seimei and some recovery-based practices, along with workshops and craft classes.

On October 1, at 1pm, Cairns & Creations on Main will officially host its grand opening in the shop’s second, metaphysicalWatertown.Mainlocation:larger1022Street,inTheshop

Eventually, Enquist’s wife fell into the crystal hole too, and has built her own unique take on a Zen Cairn, while also taking over the crystal side of the business.

Grand Opening of Cairns & Creations on Main

With support from her now wife, Dani, Enquist started working on a business and attended her first vendors’ event, where she learned that her rock sculptures had a name—a cairn. She also learned that hers were unique because they included gemstones, which are tied to distinct “powers”. She started branching out and trying new gemstones, realizing she could incorporate their powers and make each cairn an invaluable piece to someone.

Erin Enquist happened upon her signature art in 2019 when she decided to make a creative gift for her father to show her appreciation for his dedication to caring for her through a difficult recovery from alcohol addiction. She used her rock collection from Rhode Island, beads, shells and some ingenuity. Her father loved the heartfelt gift, and soon friends and family were asking for their own “waterfall rock sculpture”. Each one she built was different and special to that particular person.

Locations: 1022 Main Street, Watertown and 1 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport.

This past May, they opened their first store, Cairns & Creations, at Captain’s Cove Seaport Marina, in Bridgeport. This shop is a small “she shed” on the boardwalk with 15 other small businesses, but it is packed full of all their work. Cairns & Creations is classified as a metaphysical shop, stemming from what are now called Healing Crystal Stone Cairns and branching out to gemstone energy bracelets, wire wrapped gemstone trees, gem stone rings, pendants, charms, keychains and the infamous “Juju Jar”. They make crystal infused essential oils and aura sprays, decorative selenite wands, chakra sets and, of course, crystals. For more information, visit CairnsCreationsByECW.net.

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Seeking Vendors and Attendees for Healthy Fall Events Benefit Holistic Health Fair

9th Bi-Annual Passport to Health and Wellness Expo

The Northeast Holistic Community Professionals Chapters will pres ent the 9th Bi-Annual 2022 Passport to Health and Wellness Expo on October 16, from 10am to 4pm, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bris tol. The expo encourages attendees to interact with sponsors, exhibi tors, speakers and practitioners to learn more about the resources that are available to help promote healthy living and a healthy lifestyle, both by visiting their booths and by participating in scheduled events.

The expo will feature free raffles and a grand prize of an over night Hilton stay with breakfast for two. There will also be a Sound Healing event on the patio with Fred Maerkle of Zentastic Wellness, from 4 to 5pm. Door proceeds will be donated to the CT Chil dren’s Medical Center (ConnecticutChildrens.org) and The Hartford Hospital Integrative Medicines’ Debbie Bator Memorial Fund. Free tickets are available and the first 50 attendees will receive a compli mentary gift. Register at tinyurl.com/PassportToHealthTickets2022

A Benefit Holistic Health Fair to be held September 11, from noon to 4pm, at the VFW Hall in Plainville, is now accept ing vendors. Applications for vendors can be found at fairs-vendorspeaker-applicationYourHolisticEvents.com/

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Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with vendors and exhibitors as they learn about available resources to help promote healthy living and overall well-being. Donations of non-perishable food, toiletries and paper goods will be collected at the door of this fundraiser for the Plainville Food Pantry. Cash donations or checks may also be made to the Plainville Food Pantry. All door proceeds will help those in need throughout the year.

Organizers expect over 600 attendees and over 75 exhibitors/ speakers at this 9th Bi-Annual event, hosted by the Holistic Community Professionals of New England. It is promoted and advertised statewide with additional promotions by Hartford Hospital and CT Children’s Medical Center, as well as Natural Awakenings Magazine. Exhibitors will receive complimentary tickets for their guests to attend the event. For more information about these events, call Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033, email YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com or visit PassItOnLLC.com. See ads, pages 19 and 33.

Vendors include: Natural Awakenings magazine, readers, fitness clothing, soaps, chocolates, crafts, Pure Posture, crocheted items, candles, CBD, soy candles, sound healing, natural miner als, T-shirts, salves, health resources, healing modalities, local art, Reiki, jewelry, balms, chiropractic, essential oils, honey, syrups, tinctures, natural and personal care products, natural supplements, crystals, auricular therapy and more.

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Let Your Intuition Guide You in Lectio 360 Workshops

Lectio 360 is a process that connects you to your inner dialogue and intuition inspired by a centuries-old group practice of reading scripture. Lectio 360 is a nonsectarian guided contemplation. You are invited to simply listen, attend to your internal processes and be guided to your own intuitive solutions. All you have to do is receive.

Lectio 360 readingsselecteduses of poetry and prose in a guided, contemplative, therapeutic process to help you connect with your intuition for answers to the questions that you are asking, solutions to the problems you are facing and progress over the obstacles in your way. Meg Reilly has been conducting public sessions and private workshops in Lectio 360 for two years. Workshops, limited to six participants, will resume in late September.

“If you feel stuck in some way (job, relationships, personal growth), if you have a specific goal you are working on (building a new website, reaching a target weight, overcoming a phobia), if you are seeking greater serenity, a more peaceful day-to-day life or simply more meaningful inspiration for living, Lectio 360 workshops can provide a safe, synergistic collective space for you to reconnect with your inner wisdom, strengthen your personal spiritual practice and trust your valuable intuition,” explains Reilly.With Pay-What-You-Want pricing, each five-week session is affordable (at $175, $200, $225 or $250). Consider the value of what this means to you and pay what you want within the given range. Public sessions are held on Fridays beginning September 9 at 5pm, with a suggested donation of $5 or more. For more information, email Lectio360@gmail.com or visit Lectio360.com. for video info.

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“ The COVID pandemic has highlighted more than ever that breathing and mindset are keys in having better health and improving the quality of your life and so much more,” says Clonda. Through in-depth research and personal experience with breathing techniques and as a former squash player, Clonda delivers important, practical information that can be applied to your life at this very moment.

Clonda has been a champion squash player, a junior world number 1 and world number 5 and represented her country of Australia at junior and open levels. “Throughout my professional squash career, I had chronic, life-threatening asthma and was dependent on a machine and a ton of medications to keep me alive, let alone play squash and compete. I struggled every single day with my health, it hurt to train, but I had a dream to be a champion—to be the best I could be—and nothing was going to stop me,” enthuses Clonda.

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With the chaos of the world and almost the inability to escape from it, more people are running in the direction of their soul calling. What does that mean? It’s different for every person and every situation. Things are happening at rapid speed—so much so that we don’t seem to have a grasp on our life. But do we really need to have a tight hold, or can we just intuitively flow through it? What if you intuitively flowed through your life, and ran toward what made your heart beat with exuberant joy? What would your life look like? This tension is really what causes inspired living.

The tension is a gift, the aggravation is a gift, the abrupt finales and the possibilities to start something new, are actually all gifts from our highest self. This is the friction energy that causes something new to flourish out of our life. This friction is what causes us to make a quick and steady choice based on our deepest knowing. Where are we going, and what are we doing to live through our soul purpose?

When was the last time we experienced feverish passion in life—the kind that just intuitively moves us to go forward in a direction that we know is for our highest good?

But let’s wake up to 3-D. We live in Fairfield County, the most congested and competi tive area of the country. Most people seem to be more driven in their career than estab lishing a sense of community and building family. Since 2020, our burnout rate has gone through the roof and people have had the time to really examine what is working for them, what is not, where their passion lies and what things suck out all their energy.

SAY ‘YES’ TO LIVING INSPIRED

Run toward yourself. There have been years of running away, years of trauma, years of putting bandages over wounds with substances, emotional addictions and repeating old debilitating cyclical patterns. Saying “yes” to yourself breaks the pattern. What is yes to self? Yes to self is yes to the things that feel good, yes to the things that give you peace, yes to the things that clear out the old and that energize your soul with more creativity, healing, community, wholeness. by Jessica Chichester

Imagine waking up every day and feeling energized and thankful for every single aspect of life. Feeling excited about the possibilities and also knowing that we are in a healthy enough state that we’re not going to sabotage ourselves, others or the journey. This is inspired living.

Jessica Chichester has been in the health, wellness and spiritual science field for over 25 years. She was the first woman inducted into the Hall of Fame for weightlifting, the strongest woman in the U.S. and was ranked one of the top 10 strongest women in the world. She has been a Kundalini, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga and intuitive fitness coach for over 20 years, and specializes in NLP, Dream Linguistics, self-hypnosis, DNA activation and more. She combines the power of breath work and visualization to get clients to their goals at Haute Healing Oasis, in Stamford. Connect at 203-595-5304, Info@HauteSauna.com and HauteHealingOasis.com. See ads, pages 11 and 35.

15September 2022 With over a dozen devices that are proven to change our body’s frequency, our mental cognition (revitalizing and stimulating the central neural cavity in the brain) and releasing all our happiest high-chemicals (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins), we come lightyears closer to our highest nature, the purest form of peace, experiencing life in a way we never thought possible—all by saying yes to self-care on a whole new level. This yes breaks the old chords and scarcity mentality that has been passed down by some of our families with a thought pattern that self-care is selfish, useless and time consuming. This kind of self-care is beneficial not only to self, but to all the people in your life. It is the gift that truly keeps on giving, letting us really tap into inspired living. And isn’t that what life is all about?

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Longevity, a human quest through the ages, is now a hot topic among scientific researchers that assert there has never been a better time to maximize our potential for metabolic renewal. Biological age—the state of our health at the cellular level—is in the spotlight, as are the anti-aging benefits of science-supported phytonutrients, cell-rejuvenating foods and safe, non-surgical, stem cell proce dures. Functional medicine, with its focus on the biology-based root causes of disease, is also a rising star in the arena of age reversal.

The results, published last year in the journal Aging, showed that three years of bio age were reduced in the target group in just eight weeks compared to the control group. “What we eat, our stress load and our response to it, the quality of the air we breathe and if we exercise are all drivers or reducers of our bio age.

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Until recently, age was determined by the year on our birth certificate, but “bio age” is the new number to pay attention to. It might not only predict health outcomes down the road, but also add years to our lives. In groundbreak ing work in 2017, anti-aging researcher Steven Horvath at the University of California, Los Angeles, used algorithms to calculate biological age on the basis of how extensively our genome is modified by a process called DNA methylation. Researchers are now understanding what factors can turn on positive gene expressions and turn off those that may activate lifethreatening diseases.

Fitzgerald and her team drove this point home with the first random ized, controlled study on the power of lifestyle and diet to turn back the biological age clock. Based upon functional medicine, the program enrolled 18 healthy men between ages 50 and 72 in a target group and 20 in a control group. Those in the target group ate a nutrient-rich diet, slept seven hours a night, practiced relaxation techniques and took supplemental probiotics and phytonutrients. They ate only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., exercised for at least 30 minutes five days a week, avoided sweets and consumed two cups of dark, leafy, greens and three cups each of cruciferous vegeta bles and colorful vegetables daily, as well as six ounces of animal protein.

Age Is Not Just a Number

No matter which path we follow to aging vibrantly, the most inspiring takeaway is that lifestyle, not genes, determines destiny. “On average in the United States, the last 16 years of life are spent with multiple diagnoses and on multiple medications. We are giving our hard-earned money to pharmacies, hospitals and nursing facilities,” says Kara Fitzgerald, a naturopathic doctor in Newtown, Connecti cut, and the author of Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. She and other researchers contrast “lifespan”, the years from birth to death, to “healthspan”, the years spent in good health free of age-related disease and disability. “Lifespan is not necessarily healthspan, and we can change that,” she says.

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“Bio age is how fast our bodies are aging, and aging is the main risk factor for all diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia and neurodegenerative disorders,” says Fitzgerald, noting that only 10 to 20 percent of longevity outcomes are genetic.

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In the daily survival game, the body’s stem cells generate special ized cells to replace those throughout the body that are damaged and dying. This ongoing repair process slows down as we advance in years, but cutting-edge procedures offer new hope for condi tions ranging from arthritis to age-related brain fog. “Stem cells improve DNA methylation and telomere length, and result in a reduced physiologic age compared to your chronologic age,” says Chadwick Prodromos, a Chicago-based, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the founder of the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute, in Antigua. “Joint replacements are offered quite liber ally nowadays, but most of our patients with severe arthritis who were offered joint replacements do well in our care without them for virtually any joint in the body.” Prodromos and his team com bine umbilical cord-derived stem cell treatment (non-embryonic/ fetal) with specially selected nutritional supplements and in some patients, platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid injections.

“Central to regaining metabolic health and reducing risk for metabolic conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease and Type 2 diabetes is reining in uric acid.”

17September 2022 Knowing this, we absolutely need to take responsibility for our lives,” says Fitzgerald. This bio age reversal is good news when we look at the grim statistics. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Cancer Society, approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease in this country each year and more than 600,000 Americans are predicted to succumb to cancer this year alone.

“While stem cell treatment has been quite effective, it is important to remember that avoiding chemicals in the environment, exercising vigorously and maintaining a low BMI [body mass index] are clearly the most important factors in good health,” advises Prodromos.

Fitzgerald concurs, “Excessive inflammation—an imbalanced immune response—accelerates the aging process, and it increases with stress. Stress is the gasoline on the fire of aging.”

The Trifecta of Acid, Inflammation and Stress

Eating to reduce inflammation is key, and there is power on our plates when we add some of Fitzgerald’s longevity boosters like turmeric, green tea, shitake mushrooms, wild-caught salmon, eggs, liver and sunflower seeds. A study last year in Experimental Gerontology reported that the amino acid L-theanine, found par ticularly in green tea, reduced oxidative stress, liver degeneration and inflammatory responses in aging rats.

Molecular Magic

Chronic, unmanaged stress is a major factor in physical and mental decline due to elevated levels of cortisol. “Stress threatens the health and diversity of our gut bacteria, leading to increased gut permeability, a central mechanism underlying widespread inflammation, which is the cornerstone of all chronic degenera tive conditions,” says Perlmutter. “Those conditions as a category are ranked by the World Health Organization as the number one cause of death on our planet today.”

Even with exciting advances in the promotion of long life, ex perts are unanimous in stressing that going into our golden years disease-free begins and ends with individual lifestyle choices, starting with what we put in our mouths. “Diet is the most critical variable in terms of our metabolic destiny. It’s been said that a person can’t exercise away a poor diet, and there’s great wisdom in this statement,” says Perlmutter.

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Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair, author of the seminal Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why We Don’t Have To, discovered antioxidant-rich resveratrol in grapes in 2003. Since then, he and other researchers have found additional compounds with the ability to activate longevity pathways. Nicotinamide adenine di nucleotide (NAD, or B3), a coenzyme involved in many metabolic processes essential to life, has been shown to rejuvenate aging mice, increasing energy-producing mitochondria in the cells and fortifying muscle mass. The body makes less NAD as we age, but research suggests that intermittent fasting, exercise and heat sau nas can stimulate this youth-preserving molecule. NAD-boosting supplements are also on the market, but consuming foods like naturally fermented sauerkraut, raw milk, nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds is also a good strategy. SIRT6, an enzyme in close relationship with NAD and respon sible for many molecular anti-aging processes, including DNA repair, is abundant in seaweeds, especially the strain Fucus vesi culosus, commonly known as bladder wrack Research published in the journal Marine Drugs in 2017 indicates bladder wrack’s anti-inflammatory and anti-tumoral properties, as well as its potential to protect the liver and normalize high blood sugar and bloodFisetin,pressure.apowerful flavonoid found in certain foods like strawberries, peaches, apples, persimmons, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, rivals ever-beneficial quercetin. Research published last year in the European Journal of Pharmacology cites fisetin’s nu merous potential benefits for neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and vascular dementia.

Chronic systemic inflammation is now understood to be the physi ological springboard for most diseases ranging from cancer to de pression, but its connection to uric acid is critical in producing free radicals that accelerate aging. “Unfortunately, most doctors look upon uric acid solely as a risk marker for gout. We now recognize that uric acid serves as a powerful signal in the body to prepare for food and water scarcity,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, author of The New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and the recent Drop Acid, a guide to lowering uric acid in the body. “Uric acid levels above 5.5 milligrams per decilitre trigger the body to raise the blood pressure, increase the blood sugar, become insulin-resistant and increase the formation and storage of body fat,” he says.

When we think about eating and living a healthier lifestyle, most women are focused on fitting nicely into a pair of jeans and keeping their weight down.

How does nutrition impact estrogen levels?

Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, kale and cabbage, are highly nutritious and beneficial to your health. Not only do these foods provide fiber to feed our good bacte ria, but these foods produce a key phyto chemical called indole-3-carbinol, which supports liver detoxification and balancing of Kestrogens.imchiand other fermented vegetables and foods, such as kefir, and olives help im prove healthy gut bacterial diversity. If you have to pick a diet to focus on, stick with a low-inflammatory, plant-based diet, avoid On Estrogen by Veena Verma-Dzik

Your Estrobolome

The Impact Of Food and Stress

inflammatory, mental health and autoim mune conditions. Within the microbiome is a group of enteric bacterial genes that are emerging in more studies and finally being more recognized in women’s health. This component of the gut microbiome is known as your estrobolome. Findings in many studies have found that levels of estrogen and differences in metabolism are associated with the gut’s microbial diversity. The bacteria of the estrobolome is responsible for the modulation of systemic estrogens, by the production of an enzyme called beta-gluc uronidase. Beta-glucuronidase converts estrogen into its active forms, which then bind to estrogen receptors within the body to perform estrogen-dependent processes. Any alteration within the microbiome will impact levels of this enzyme, and, thus the circulation and reabsorption of the differ ent forms of estrogen. If the microbiome is altered, then the levels of the different forms of estrogen are impacted, causing either estrogen excess or deficiency and giving way to illnesses and conditions linked to estrogen imbalance.

Estrogen is the last thing on the mind. Balancing our estrogen is a huge part of keeping our bodies healthy. Many factors can disrupt the balance in estrogen, including stress, poor quality of sleep, nutrition, gut dysbiosis, chemicals and more.

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Now that you know that estrogen is metabolized by bacteria within the gut, the estrobolome, anything that hinders the growth of your good gut bacteria will alter your body’s ability to process estrogen effectively. Fortunately, you do not have to just rely on taking a probiotic pill. There are so many foods that you can consume to help healthy bacteria flourish, including avocado, nuts, seeds, legumes and other sources of plant-based fiber.

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Beginning at the core of almost every aspect of our health is the gut microbiome. As we already know, our gut flora is a key player in our immune, gastrointestinal and men tal health. Any change in our microbiome can lead to an increased risk for developing

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Not only do stress, nutrition and gut health affect our female hormones, but also many environmental and genetic factors. Be aware of what products you use at home. Many skincare and household products contain xenoestrogens, which can mimic estrogen and alter our microbiome. Mold and chemical toxici ties cause a disturbance in many of our hormones, along with symptoms associated with these conditions. MTHFR, a common genetic condition, will determine how effectively your body is able to detoxify hormones and chemicals. Medications also alter your microbiome and estrobolome. Whatever the case may be, the health of your hormones and over all well-being can be addressed and supported down a healthy path.

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Stress is absolutely our worst enemy. It greatly affects all aspects of our health, mentally, physically and emotionally. Chronic stress alters levels of cortisol, which then dominoes into more inflam mation, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, anxiety, depression, weight gain, chronic illness—the list goes on. When it comes to our female hormones, any fluctuation in cortisol will cause an imbal ance, not only in estrogen, but also progesterone. Let’s not forget about some of the other key hormones that play a vital role in our health, like thyroid hormones, melatonin, serotonin, ghrelin, leptin and insulin—all of which are linked to many of the health conditions women face.

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When it comes to the health of your microbiome, many stud ies have proven the negative effect stress has on our gut. When chronic stress ensues, inflammation accompanies it, giving way to less good bacteria and more bad bacteria within the gut, leading to dysbiosis and leaky gut. If your microbiome is not in a healthy state, how can estrogen be properly metabolized and in a healthy balance?Obviously, stress will take a toll on our estrogen levels if it persists for too long and we do not get a handle on it. Managing stress is a major part of creating a healthy lifestyle. We are not im mune to stress. Life just happens. Not only will establishing ways to decompress be highly beneficial, but so will seeking necessary support to help you get through difficult times.

19September 2022 ing processed, high-glycemic foods and fried foods that promote inflammation. Healthy fats are an essential part of nutrition, as omega-3s exert anti-inflammatory effects on the body. Be sure to consume protein with each meal, as this will help balance insulin and blood sugar levels, lowering inflammation. Any time there is inflammation in the body, significant hormonal imbalances develop, leading to conditions such as PCOS, PMDD, uterine fibroids, worsening of menopausal symptoms and more.

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Healthy gums are supposed to be pink and not bleeding. Bleeding gums are caused by gingivitis, but the good news is that it is reversible. We can reverse bleeding gums and gin givitis. We can slow the progression of periodontal disease and keep the bone levels where they are by doing preventative care—clean, clean, clean.

RESTART YOUR DENTAL HEALTH

It is never too late to refocus and restart your dental health. According to a recent poll from the American Academy of General Dentistry, over 30 percent of the population has yet to visit the dentist since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Why is all this important? For diabet ics, the inflammation and infection is bad because it increases blood sugar, sed rate and A1C. Having inflammation and infec tion in the body wears the immune system down. This can also flare up arthritis. The mouth gives the first signs of over 75 percent of diseases—it is that important. No matter where you are now in your preventative care and dental visits, take some time to re-evaluate your dental health. You are the one that benefits in the long term, through your improved overall dental and health wellness. If you have not seen a dentist, it is time for a dental visit and cleaning. Dr. Christine Skordeles launched her office as a Cosmetic Digital Technology Den tist for the past 20-plus years in Midtown Manhattan and is now open in Greenwich. She is a published author and has lectured nationally and internationally on adhe sive and restorative dentistry, whitening and waterline biofilm. She urges anyone interested in entering the field of dentistry to contact her. Connect at 203-661-1113, Info@DrSkordeles.com or DrSkordeles.com. See ad, page 7.

When gingivitis is left to progress, the bacteria secretes acids that break down the natural gum barriers and break down our bone; when the bone is lost around teeth, this is periodontal disease. The latest statistic is 47 percent of adults over the age of 30 have periodontal disease.

We now have tests to determine the different bacteria naturally found in the mouth and their concentration levels, high or low, thus detecting and recognizing the possibility of it causing systemic disease. Our own genetics of inflammatory factors can be tested as well, to help determine outside factors that create a good environment for the bad bacteria and prevent it from developing to potentially harmful levels. It is also known that high bacteria biofilms are created by acid-loving bacteria which cause cavities.

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Do you have high A1C? Is your sed rate high, are you pre-diabetic, do you have high blood pressure, arthritis or artificial joints that you have to be cautious about infections? These are just a few of the medical issues that can improve with a good dental cleaning, by reducing the bacteria plaque biofilm and calculus (the hard stuff) in the mouth.

TOOTH TIP: Use a soft toothbrush because it does not wear away the teeth. Brush in the morning when you get up and at night before you go to sleep. Use basic toothpaste, which contains less sand silica—an abrasive in most of the whitener toothpastes on the market. Use floss, floss picks, interdental brushes, a water flosser or Waterpik, to remove the food particles stuck between teeth. Rinse with lots of water.

All this can be assessed with a bacteria load test, which is a simple saliva test in the of fice. A disclosing solution can show the bacteria biofilm on teeth.

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Dental health is linked to our overall health and wellness. Taking care of dental health is all about keeping our overall health in the wellness mode.

The gums around our teeth act like the seal on a jar. When gums are healthy, they form a seal around the tooth and prevent bacteria from the mouth entering the bloodstream. When the seal is breached, the bacteria from the mouth gets into the bloodstream, which is the oral systemic connection.

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25September5 Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties eNaturalAwakenings.com 11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner EVENT SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 10, SATURDAY, 10am – 6pm Billy Blanks Jr. Dance It Out COMEMEET DANCE & FITNESS ZONE Sponsored by Sacred Heart University 12:15PM DANCE IT OUT with Billy Blanks Jr. EXPERIENCE OUR SPONSORS! FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, FLU SHOTS, HEALTH PROGRAMS, HEALTH SERVICES & GREAT GIVEAWAYS AND RAFFLE PRIZES! STAMFORD HEALTH, EXHIBITOR # 200 – 206 FREE blood pressure screenings. Experience Sarner Health and Fitness Institute. Stroke Care led by Stamford Health’s Neurosciences. Heart Health and CPR & Stamford EMS. Stop The Bleed Training provided by Stamford Health Trauma Program. Kids Activities with the HAHA’s and SO MUCH MORE! GOODCELL, Exhibitor # 168 The FIRST 50 ATTENDEES to visit GoodCell at the event will receive a complimentary GoodCell Membership. All attendees receive 50% off! Offer ends at 6pm on event day. Enter the GoodCell Sweepstakes for a chance to win a TRIP FOR TWO (2) to Canyon Ranch Resort or a Peloton Bike+ including mat, weights and shoes! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. For full Official Rules, visit https://info.goodcell.com/goodcell-sweepstakes GRADE A SHOPRITE, Exhibitor # 152 – 156 FREE FLU SHOT (most insurance accepted) Free on-site nutrition 2 LIVE healthy cooking demonstrations Pick-up your GRADE A SHOPRITE RAFFLE TICKET & ENTER TO WIN a Wholesome Pantry, Bowl & Basket items. KEYBANK, Exhibitor # 218 Pick-up your ‘Red Key” to see if your key opens the KeyBank Treasure Chest to win prizes! KeyBank Coin Guess Raffle Learn more about Financial Health! CORNELL UNVERSITY VETERINARY SPECIALISTS, Exhibitor # 137 Take the Pet Emergency Quiz and receive a free gift and complimentary access to the CUVS Pet First Aid Webinar. “Ask the Vet” question and you may be chosen to be featured in the CUVS 2023 calendar. SAFARI STAN’S PET CENTER, Exhibitor # 120 SPIN THE WHEEL TO WIN PRIZES, meet the puppies and receive a special gift for your pet! PAGE 5/8 1 HARBOR POINT RD, STAMFORD, CT Go . Gather . Grow HWL-EXPOS.COM SEPTEMBER 10 u 10:00AM WELCOME to the 11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner 10:00AM Visit, Shop, and Explore Over 100 Exhibitors! Experience Our Sponsors and 8 Different Zones: STAMFORD HEALTH Exhibitor # 200 – 206 GOODCELL Exhibitor #168 GRADE A SHOPRITE Exhibitor # 152 – 156 KEY BANK Exhibitor # 218 TOYOTA OF STAMFORD Exhibitor # 238 PET WELLNESS ZONE Exhibitor # 137 Sponsored by Cornell University Veterinary Specialists 6 Different Pet Wellness Exhibitors SAFARI STAN’S PET CENTER, Pets Make Life Better Sponsor YOGA & STRETCHING ZONE 5 Different FREE Group Classes Sign up online at HWL-EXPOS.COM/SCHEDULE DANCE & FITNESS ZONE Sponsored by Sacred Heart University 8 Different FREE Group Classes Sign up online at HWL-EXPOS.COM/SCHEDULE KIDS ZONE Sponsored by Noggin My Gym Stamford Activities for Kids of ALL Ages TOUCH-A-TRUCK KIDS ZONE Stamford Emergency Medical Services Stamford Police Department Stamford Fire Department Fire Marshal HEALTHY FOOD TRUCK ZONE 5 Different Healthy Food Trucks HEALTHY RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE ZONE 6 Different Healthy Restaurant, Food and Beverage Exhibitors ECO-FRIENDLY WINE, SPIRITS & CRAFT BEER ZONE 4 Different Wine, Spirits and Non-Alcoholic Beer Exhibitors 6:00PM Thank you for attending the HWL EXPO 2022! See you next year!

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When our bodies are stressed, they go into panic mode, which causes a lot of physical responses (think of “fight or flight”). Our bodies have to immediately prepare to defend ourselves when our cortisol hormones go up due to stress, whether physical or emotional.

Healthy lifestyle choices are the key to good health—and longer telomeres. How ever, when we are stressed, a lot of us tend not to be able to do healthy things for our selves. It is important to do things that help you to cope with or alleviate your stress so that you can make the healthy choices. Psychotherapy, massage and acupunc ture are all helpful in different ways to calm your mind and body to allow you to make good decisions. Meditation has shown to decrease stress and disease as well as posi tively affect our telomeres. Even meditating and stopping your mind for five minutes a day can make a big difference.

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29September 2022 We all know stress feels bad both emotionally and physically, but knowing how it affects our bodies negatively may lead us to be more thoughtful about our health.

But what is actually going on inside our bodies when we react to emotional, mental or physical stress?

The most obvious way that stress affects us is emotionally—we tend to not be able to control our emotions as well as when we are calmer. Stress is also draining physically—it usually saps us of energy and can cause muscle tension and pain.

neurotransmission, free radicals and inflammation, which are all associated with aging and disease. One of the markers for aging in our bod ies are telomeres—telomeres are little caps at the end of chromosomes that prevent loss or injury to genetic information dur ing cell division. Stress affects telomeres which in turn makes our bodies less able to combat diseases like heart disease, memory loss and cancer.

Moderate intensity exercise has also shown that it helps to decrease stress and help you sleep better, which is also neces sary to age healthfully. Getting at least eight hours of sleep, preferably between 10pm and 6am, is necessary for your body to heal and regenerate. Eating more plant-based, non-processed foods also causes less stress on your body so that it can function better. High levels of sugar in our bodies cause oxidation and stress. Restricted time eating—eating only between 12 and 16 hours a day—has also shown to slow aging. Herbs like ashwagandha can help to lower cortisol levels and be stress relieving, forAexample.ginggracefully and with less disease may take effort, but the people and tools are out there to help you, and it is indeed a worthwhile cause. Dr. Amy Wiesner is a Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist at Healthful Harmony, LLC located at 91 East Ave, Norwalk. Connect at 203-962-5887 or HealthfulHarmony.com. See community resource guide listing, page 46.

Watch the news and you can see the world we live in is inherently toxic and ages us faster than it did before industrialization. Pesticides, radiation and smog are elements that are ubiquitous today. They create free radicals in the body that hasten the aging process through oxidation as well as contribute to disease. Having a healthy lifestyle will help to combat those toxicities that we cannot avoid.

When this happens over long periods of time, our bodies may get used to living with the stress every day, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for us. The hormones produced cause inflammation which can in turn lead to various symptoms and eventual dysfunction. Continuous high levels of cortisol impact healthy function of the body, such as decreased

Those with conditions ranging from cancer to Parkinson’s dis ease can reap benefits from an appropriate yoga environment. In 2021, a meta-analysis of 12 studies published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that yoga can increase muscle strength, mobility, balance and lower body flexibility in mature adults. An older study from Temple University showed that Iyengar yoga can improve balance and prevent falls in women over 65 years old.

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For Terecita “Ti” Blair, yoga offered a new way of life after a catastrophic automobile accident in 2009. The Denver-based trauma and resilience educator and 2017 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year says, “Virtually any style or type of yoga can appeal and work well for you today, but not tomorrow. Therefore real ‘yoga’ is about adaptability, and yes, those of us with compromised joints, immune systems, pain, disability and illness can absolutely benefit from yoga.”

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According to a 2016 study of 227 participants reported in the journal Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, just 12 minutes of daily gentle yoga over 10 years improved bone mineral density in the spine and upper legs. About four in five participants had osteo porosis or osteopenia (low bone density), indicating that yoga is a good strategy for the 10 million Americans over the age of 50 with osteoporosis and the 44 million with osteopenia.

In 1967, Tao Porchon-Lynch left a successful Hollywood career as a model and actress to become a full-time yogi in her 50s. At age 87, she added ballroom dancing to her list of passions and at 93, she landed in the Guinness World Records as the oldest yoga teacher on the planet. She continued to teach a weekly yoga class just days before her death at age 101. “I love seeing students realize what is possible,” Porchon-Lynch said in an interview, and her words are an added incentive to reap the many benefits of a regular yoga practice at any age. Whether it involves getting down on a mat or practicing modified poses with the use of a chair, yoga helps us to stay nimble, manage stress, reduce symptoms of depression and tame high blood pres sure. Yoga has been around for thousands of years for good reason, and health organizations like the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center are now recommending the healing modality for a better quality of life.

“What I learned is that we need four essential physical skills to navigate through life as we age—strength, flexibility, balance and agility—and we get that from yoga. We can find independence in our everyday life, and we don’t need a vigorous yoga class to do that,” says Ruth Pipitone, a gentle yoga instructor at various studios and senior centers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For those that only associate the practice with youthful bodies and hip yoga gear, yoga is a full-spectrum practice. “Anyone can do yoga— gentle yoga, chair yoga and even wheelchair yoga.”

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The keystone of all yoga practice is working with the breath, an action that is naturally compromised by just getting out of bed and into the day’s challenges. “Most adults breathe from their chest. That’s where we activate the stress response of fight, flight or freeze. We need to use the lower lungs, too, so we can activate the parasympathetic nervous system to find calm,” says Pipitone.

A regular yoga practice can support better sleep habits, improve flex ibility, increase energy and reduce chronic pain. Do some homework and choose an appropriate class rather than showing up at the local fitness center and hoping to land in the right one.

n Classes are not always billed as “Yoga Over 50” or “Senior” classes. They may be called “Gentle Yoga” or “Yoga Basics,” and participants certainly do not have to be of a certain age to benefit from a deliberate and slower-paced approach. Call local yoga studios to inquire about classes that involve longer warm-ups and a lessintense physical practice.

n Keep it gentle and slow when diagnosed with low bone density or a back, knee or hip condition. Look for a slower-paced class with a well-trained teacher or yoga therapist that can provide a variety of options. Not every yoga teacher is trained to address osteopo rosis, joint replacement or overall muscle stiffness. In a live class, a well-trained teacher can watch for unhealthy knee placement or will notice if someone is holding their breath in a pose.

No matter how many trips we take around the sun, tapping into the life force can give us a new perspective. “I use asana (yoga poses) to examine my thoughts and feelings and to find introspection to exam ine what is happening with myself physically, as well as mentally and emotionally,” says Pipitone. “You become more mindful of what you need to carry with you and what you don’t need to carry with you.”

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Blair, who specializes in helping others to find emotional equi librium after trauma, concurs: “The nervous system is symbiotic with the breath, and vice versa. A long, deep inhale and a long, slow exhale can act as an immediate elixir for the nervous system to recognize that, in that moment, we are okay.” She has taught groups of people, some in wheelchairs and hospital beds, and she “still experienced the entire room shift when breathing together. As long as we are able to consciously notice breath, we can do yoga.”

n Warm-ups are probably the most important part of a practice, especially for a more mature body; stiffer joints may take more time to relax, and a fast-paced class is less likely to offer that. Make sure to do warm-ups as part of a home practice, too.

Connect with Maya Whitman at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

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In essence, we deepen as we age, and yoga can meet us on a multidimensional level. “Yoga does not have to mean poses. Pos sibilities are infinite, and adaptations are unlimited, based upon our needs,” says Blair.

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Now, Patient Pure X (PPX) provides a natural healing treatment derived from the patient’s own blood using the very simplest of procedures—a blood draw—to start the process. We are now using this new treat ment to achieve all of the benefits that have been attributed to stem cell treatments without the discomfort and inconvenience of stem cell extractions, or concern regarding the use of a foreign material. And it also costs less than traditional stem cell treatments. What PPX provides are the naturally found nanoparticles, produced by stem cells called extracellular vesicles and exosomes, which are a part of a person’s own self-healing mecha nisms. With this new cutting-edge treatment, one can get the benefits of stem cell treat ments by a simple blood draw procedure. Starting with a blood sample taken from a patient, the blood is sent for production of a personally derived serum for injection back into the patient. There are hundreds of billions of these nanoparticles per milliliter that are infused back into the body without any need for culturing or expansion by any means—thus, the treatment is completely natural and safe to use. Getting Technical Naturally occurring microvesicles are released from a person’s cell membranes and mediate cell-to-cell communication, Holistic Community

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Homeopathy is a natural, holistic system of healing discovered by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700s. Home opathy is based on the principle of cure, namely, that likes can be treated by likes. This means that small amounts of any sub stance which causes a disease in a healthy person can be used to treat that very same disease in a patient. Hahnemann also believed that a spiritlike vital force or energy maintained the body’s inner balance. Symptoms are not things to be suppressed, but are indica tions of the body’s attempt to heal itself by changes in the vital force. Diseases are viewed as patterns of symptoms, the language of the vital force in its attempts at self-regulation. Homeopathic remedies stimulate the body’s vital energy and thereby encourage healing.

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Homeopathic treatment is very individu al. Patients with the same diagnosis are of ten cured with different remedies because they express the symptoms of their illness differently and because homeopathic cure is directed to all aspects of the person, not just the diagnosis. It is more about who the patient is rather than what the patient has. There is one exception to the individual nature of homeopathic treatment and that is its use during epidemics. During an epidemic or pandemic, all patients are suffering from the same disease and most can be cured with the same small group of remedies. After treating about a dozen cases of the epidemic disease, a homeo pathic physician can see the pattern of the indicated remedies. In 1813, during the battle of Leipzig, Hahnemann treated 180 cases of typhus, losing only two patients. This success has been repeated many times since. For instance, during the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918, Gelsemium was the curative remedy for many patients, and homeopathic doctors had the lowest mortality rate compared to all other types of practitioners. Homeopathy in the Age of COVID by Domenick J. Masiello

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During December 2019 and January 2020, many homeopaths believed they were treat ing the yearly flu. However, within weeks, it became clear that patients were taking longer to recover; some were relapsing and some were left with a chronic cough. By March 2020, it was obvious that we were all treating COVID-19, which was reaching pandemic proportions. This was confirmed once the PCR test became available. Almost immediately, homeopaths around the world were sending in their cured cases to a number of databases and a short list of potential remedies was gener ated. It also became clear that there were phases to COVID: early mild cases, pro gressively more involved cases with breath ing difficulties and hospitalized cases. The worldwide homeopathic community developed short lists for each phase. Hahnemann and the master homeopaths from its golden age all advised that as an epidemic progressed, the remedy short list would change as well. This has also been true for the COVID pandemic. The Wuhan phase, the Delta Phase and now the Omicron phase each have a slightly different short list of curative remedies. During the Omicron phase, symptoms are milder, duration is shorter and Omicron is easier to catch, but some individuals with pre-existing conditions may require hospitalization. Homeopathy is also useful in the treat ment of long-haul COVID symptoms and long-lasting reactions to the various CO VID vaccines. On a smaller scale, homeop athy stands ready to assist patients with the monkeypox virus. Long before the age of antibiotics and antivirals, homeopathy has been used successfully to treat all infectious diseases including smallpox, monkeypox, chicken pox and other similar diseases. Helping patients with homeopathy is very rewarding and it is encouraging to realize that a healing system from the 1700s is still relevant and effective. In an age when mod ern drugs for chronic illnesses can cost tens of thousands of dollars a year for regular infusions, homeopathy and other energybased healing systems offer patients a real alternative. Beyond acute, episodic treat ment, homeopathy provides an opportunity for lifelong health promotion and longevity.

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the grace and confidence to express their opinions. However, broadening the mind and understanding different points of view is essential.Mercury will go retrograde on September 9 and go direct on October 2. Anything involving communication, the exchange of information or technology issues can become disrupted. Individuals may use the retrograde period to reflect upon the past and plan for the future. With Saturn in Aquarius squaring both Uranus in Taurus and the nodal axis, individuals may reflect upon integrating traditional views with unconventional ideas. To ease tension, clarify personal value systems, reflect upon thoughts regarding body autonomy and strive to live in greater harmony with nature. As a collective, karmic lessons regarding these themes may arise. Virgo Season Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by the planet Mercury. It supports a healthy lifestyle, attention to detail and humility. Virgo inspires radical self-acceptance and finding work that resonates with the soul. Virgo calls individuals to honestly evaluate the reality of any situation and strive to create the ideal. Virgo purifies and, with great precision, performs the work to achieve improvement. To that end, Virgo seeks perfection, which drives a desire to grow, evolve and change. However, perfection is not the goal. Virgo engages in self-analysis to achieve a personal best. Let acceptance of the present moment and self-love guide the process of evolution.

The Sun is in the sign of Virgo. On September 22, the autumnal equinox marks the beginning of fall as the Sun enters Libra. On September 3, Mercury in Libra opposes Jupiter in Aries. The polarity created from these planets gives individuals

B eyond self-improvement, Virgo inspires mastering meaningful and helpful skills. In turn, these skills will lead to fulfilling work that serves others. Service ignites soul evolution and is an evolutionary aim for Virgo. To activate Virgo energy, study with experienced teachers, polish skills, get certified and share wisdom teachings. Prioritize daily wellness routines. Offer the gift of a soulful service to the world.

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On September 25, a New Moon occurs at 2 degrees and 48 minutes in the air sign Libra at 5:54pm, EDT. Libra inspires serenity, balance and the ability to maintain equilibrium. Loving relationships, arts and aesthetic beauty are core values. During this New Moon, Mercury in Virgo is conjunct Venus in Virgo. This energy inspires beautiful language skills and artistic expression. It is an excellent time to set New Moon intentions toward the cultivation of loving relationships and creative pursuits. Alexa Lane is a best-selling author, Evolutionary Astrologer and Reiki Master. Readers can personalize these themes by finding the signs and points on their Astrological natal charts. For more details on Full & New Moon Manifestation, download a free guide at AlexaLane.com/moon-manifestation. Connect at Alexa@AlexaLane.com or AlexaLane.com.

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Pisces at 5:59am, EDT. Pisces inspires transcendence, imagination, compassion, spirituality and the exploration of consciousness. During this Full Moon, the Moon sextiles the North Node in Taurus and trines the South Node in Scorpio, which supports healing karma and soul evolution. Meditation will enhance psychic sensitivity and intuitive insight. Breath work and yoga will ground the body. On each Full Moon, let go of the past and practice forgiveness and gratitude.

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When done correctly, dehydrating food is a safe method for maintaining its original state, says Tracey Brigman, NCHFP associate director and University of Georgia clinical assistant professor. “Dehydrators remove the water content in foods, resulting in a low risk of bacteria and spoilage.” Unlike other food preservation methods such as canning or fermenting, dehydrating food does not require lots of special equipment, tools or skill. “Dehydrating food is super easy to do,” says Carole Cancler, the Hawaii-based author of the Complete Dehydrator Cookbook. “Drying food is more forgiving. You can’t make a lot of mistakes. Canning, if you do it wrong, can make everyone in your family sick.” The only caveat, Cancler says, is that food not thoroughly dried will get moldy. In humid environments, dehydrated foods must be kept tightly sealed to keep out moisture and prevent mold from forming.

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rying food is the oldest known method of food preservation. Middle and Far Eastern cultures have used the sun and wind to dry foods since 12,000 B.C., ac cording to the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP). Today, the easy availability of food dehydrators offers a convenient way to preserve the fall harvest.

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“People tend to throw those foods away a lot. They buy them and don’t use it all up before they spoil. Dehydrate leftover strawberries for snacks and dehydrate vegetables to use in soups or stews,” Cancler suggests.

Many types of food can be dehydrated, in cluding fruit, veggies, meat, fish, herbs and nuts. “It’s easier to say what can’t be dehy drated,” Cancler says. “The general rule is you don’t want to dehydrate food that has a high fat content, such as fatty meats or avocados.” They go rancid quickly during storage. While there are dehydrated, highfat foods sold commercially such as cheese, peanut butter and eggs, these are processed using special equipment and techniques that can’t be copied in a home kitchen. Sliced strawberries, chopped onions or celery are good foods for beginners.

Cancler says that in some cases an oven can be used to dehydrate food, but it isn’t the most cost-effective method. “I don’t recommend continued use of the oven, because depending on where you live and the type or size of food being dried, drying can take anywhere from eight to 36 hours. Running an electric or gas range for that long uses a lot of energy.” She says that ideal temperatures are 125 to 135 degrees, but most standard ov ens only go as low as 170 degrees, which is too warm to dehydrate fruits or veg etables. “Then you must do wacky things like prop the door open to cool down the oven.” The exception, she says, is jerky: “It must be dried at a higher temperature, and lower-end food dehydrator models don’t get hot Sun-dryingenough.”foodsoutdoors is risky, Brigman cautions, due to varied weather conditions. In addition, insects and air pollution have to be considered. “For safety reasons, consumers should really purchase a food dehydrator. While it may be a high cost when you begin dehydrat ing, if you are a serious food preserver, it will save you money in the long term,” she says.

Lightly spray two fruit roll tray liners from an electric dehydrator with vegetable oil cook ing spray. Spread mango mixture evenly to ¼-inch thickness on the trays. Position fruit roll liners on dryer trays and place in dehydrator. Dry continuously for about 10 hours. Main tain dehydrator air temperature steadily at 140° F. (Monitor the dehydrator air temperature periodically with a thermometer.)

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Starter model home food dehydrators, often found at resale stores or rummage sales, can be purchased for about $50. Some have adjustable temperature settings for different kinds of foods. When purchased new, most food dehydrators include recipeWhenbooklets.usinga dehydrator, Skinner advises, turn it on to the appropriate setting and lay the food in a single layer on the trays provided, then let the dehydrator run for a few hours. She usually turns food halfway through to prevent sticking.

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Leathers should be stored in a cool, dark dry place. For longer storage up to one year, place tightly wrapped rolls in the freezer.

Preheat electric dehydrator to 140° F. Wash and peel mangoes, chop roughly into chunks. Purée in blender until smooth. Pass purée through a food mill or sieve; discard any coarse fiber extracted in food mill. Add honey and spices to the purée and mix thoroughly.

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Rinse off the fresh herbs and pat them dry. Tie the herbs by the stems in small bunches. Hang them upside-down indoors and out of direct sunlight. Depending on the type of herb, they will take several days to a week or longer to dry. When dry, crush herbs with a mortar and pestle or in a clean coffee grinder. Store in glass jars with tight-fitting lids.

Remove trays from dehydrator when purée is dry, with no sticky areas (about 10 hours— this will be highly dependent on the relative humidity of the drying room). Test for dryness by touching gently in several places near the center of leather; no indentation should be evident. Peel leather from trays while still warm. Leave the second tray on the dehydrator while peeling the first leather, or re-warm leathers slightly in the dehydrator if they cool too much prior to peeling. Cut into quarters, lay on a piece of clean parchment paper about 1 to 2 inches longer at each end of the leather and roll into fruit leather rolls. When cool, twist the ends of the parchment paper tightly to close. Store fruit rolls in an airtight container for short-term storage, up to about 1 month.

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TOP SUPPLEMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS

To provide immune and antioxidant support, and to bolster digestion, skin and coat health and overall wellness, a basic supplement should contain vitamins and minerals as well as small amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.

The market for pet products is awash with supplements, so it’s not surprising that it can be challenging to figure out what a dog or cat really needs. The foundation of any healthcare program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, minimal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups.Basichelpful additions to a pet diet include a vitamin-mineral product, an enzyme and probiotic combination, and a fatty acid. For older animals, a choline supplement may delay the onset of cognitive disorder. Any tweaking of diet and supplements should follow regular testing that may diagnose a disease in its early stages. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have.

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Enzymes and Probiotics Digestive enzymes are used in supplemental form to improve or increase digestion and nutrient absorption. They can be

are useful for treating dogs and cats with a variety of medical problems, including leaky gut syndrome, acute non-specific gastroenteritis, antibiotic or other medicationinduced diarrhea, allergies, stress, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders, high cholesterol levels, inflammatory and irritable bowel disorders, and GI and parasite infestations. Probiotics may also be helpful for middle-aged and older dogs and cats, because GI microbial diversity diminishes with aging.

A good fatty acid fish oil supplement is also important. There are many brands on the market; some offer the flexibility of being administered either as a liquid (pump) or gel capsule. Phytoplankton, which serves as a food source for fish, is the source of the active ingredients docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Fish oil tends to be derived from cold-wa ter fish rich in EPA and DHA such as wild (not farmed) salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring.

For dogs and cats 5 years old and up, a choline (phosphatidylcholine) supplement addresses aging changes that affect the brain and can lead to cognitive disorder. Choline is a component of several major phospholipids that are critical for normal cell membrane structure and function. The body uses it to maintain water balance; to control cell growth and gene expression; as a component of lung surfactant; and most importantly, to produce the major nerve transmitter acetylcholine. It may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels.

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derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources such as bacteria or fungi. Enzymes are important especially when the animal’s digestive processes become exhausted or inefficient, such as during periods of stress or such gastrointestinal diseases as acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or either liver or inflammatory bowel disease. Enzymes may also be helpful for cancer, allergies and arthritis.

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Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, fish oil is often used for dogs and cats for the treatment of skin problems, arthritis and cancer, along with heart, inflammatory bowel, autoimmune and kidney diseases. It may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in cancer patients, decrease cancer growth and metastasis, and reduce wasting in undernourished animals.

Probiotics are living, healthy bacteria and yeasts, many of which are a part of a dog’s or cat’s microbiome. They can assist with healing in a variety of ways, including producing healthy fatty acids; decreasing the attachment of harmful bacteria and yeasts to the intestinal walls; increasing antibody production; supporting immunity; restoring healthy GI flora; and reducing inflammation.Asaresult,probiotics

Choline is used to treat high cholesterol, improve memory and protect the liver. It may prevent fatty liver syndrome (especially in diabetics), help prevent or treat cognitive disorder and support liver function. It may reduce insulin requirements in diabetics and can reduce seizure frequency. Supplements other than these can be used as needed, based on the results of diagnostic testing and regular veterinary health exams. Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity.

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Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity. This is beneficial for the treatment of heart disease and may reduce atherosclerosis, thrombosis (blood clots), coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, sudden cardiac death and stroke.

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DNA Activation Energy Healing – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a DNA Activation Healing Workshop and liberate your 12 DNA strands. We’ll show you how to heal yourself and activate your 12 DNA strands and start living the life you’re destined to. Free. Haute Healing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304. HauteHealingOasis.com.

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Musical Guided Self Compassion Meditation with Christina Connors – 6:30-7:30pm. Christina takes you on a journey of song to help nurture your nervous system and soothe your soul. $60. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com. Guided Meditation & Energy Healing – 6:457:45pm. With Diane Nicosia, Reiki Master Practitio ner and Intuitive Coach. Diane will lead participants through the exploration and opening of the seven energy centers, or Chakras, each associated with a different body part, color, crystal and purpose. $25 or Imagine Yoga Package. Imagine Yoga, 10 Roberts Ln, Ridgefield. 203-770-8938. ImagineYoga.com.

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Crystal Sound with Angel Card Messages – 6:308pm. With Bradford Tilden and Karen Raymond. Special gallery reading. Bradford with call in the angels with his voice and signs from his advanced training in Universal White Time. Karen will connect with the Angelic Realm and loved ones in spirit to deliver personal messages to each attendee. $44. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578. Tinyurl.com/CrystalAngelMessages.

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Whale Wisdom: Spirit Animal Harmonic Jour ney with Kelly Nicholson – 6:30-7:45pm. We will amplify our intent by all aligning with the energetics of Whale Consciousness to unlock the wisdom held within the living library of your cells and awaken the memory of your soul. Photo at least 3 days prior to event, text to 203-658-7667 or email to Info@ SaltCaveOfDarien.com. $75. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

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Detox Master Class with Food Tasting – 12-1pm. With Stephanie Janis, Holistic Life Coach. This is event is for you to come, mingle with like-minded people on a journey for optimal health, and to taste some delicious recipes that promote detox and healing. Free. Haute Healing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304. HauteHealingOasis.com.

Divine Feminine Understanding with Dr. Wendy Rowley – 6:15-7:45pm. Each person will experience their unique creative female energy and receive an individual soul guidance and life purpose reading, followed by a group Women’s Wisdom Channel ing and Sound Healing with Alaenea, the Pleiadian Mother of Sound. $60. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

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What’s your Dosha? Introduction to Ayurveda with Karen Pierce – 1:30-3:30pm. You will learn about your unique constitution (dosha), how it af fects your health, and practical tools to create more balance and harmony in your life. No experience necessary. $39 (special offer: bring a friend for free). Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203730-1893. Yogaspace-CT.com.

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Reiki 1st Degree Workshop – 10:30am-5pm. Online via Zoom with Reiki Master Teachers Alexa and An drew Lane. Learn how to apply Reiki to increase per sonal health and wellness and perform Reiki treatments on others. We offer a thorough program that covers anatomy and physiology, meditation, and energy sys tems. Students will receive Reiki attunements, a training manual, and a certificate. $150. AlexaLane.com. Reiki and Guided Meditation – 1-2pm. Online via Zoom with Gail Christie. Join us to release and restore with a Holy Fire meditation and shared Reiki. Free. Sign up by 11am on the 9/17 for logon link. Joyful Living Reiki, 203-979-0918. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Restorative Aerial Fusion with Vega Aerial Fit ness and Wellness – 5:30-6:45pm or 7:15-8:30pm. We use Aerial Hammocks and the meditative envi ronment. Please bring a yoga mat, white towel and wear white socks. $75. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com. DNA Activation Energy Healing – 6:30-8pm. Join us for a DNA Activation Healing Workshop and liberate your 12 DNA strands. We’ll show you how to heal yourself and activate your 12 DNA strands and start living the life you’re destined to. Free. Haute Healing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304. HauteHealingOasis.com.

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Channeling the Divine Through Meditation and Reiki with Lisa Labozzo – 6:30-7:45pm. Lisa will lead a guided meditation and perform Reiki, a Japanese technique for health and healing, upon each individual. $60. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

Tarot and Salt Cave Magical Fun with Beth Leas – 6-7:15pm. Wondering what’s in the cards for you? Join revered tarot reader Beth Leas in the Salt Cave for a magical and super fun hands-on tarot party that is perfect for all levels. Makes a great girl’s night out and you are welcome to bring your own beverages. $75. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

Toning for Change: Vocal Toning Circle – 6:308pm. Learn to use your own voice to clear your body, mind, and soul of energy that no longer serves you. Bring a crystal bowl if you have one. $30 or $40/2. Walk-ins welcome. RSVP Bradford 860-830-5841 or Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com. Serenity Room @ The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farm ington. 860-404-2578. Tinyurl.com/Toning4Change.

Guided Meditation and Energy Healing – 6:307:45pm. With Diane Nicosia, Reiki Master Practi tioner and Wellness Coach. Detailed exploration of your seven chakras (energy centers), each associ ated with a different part of the body, color, crystal and purpose. Angel Cards will be drawn for each participant as a tool to inspire introspection. $65. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien . 203-6587667. SaltCaveofDarien.com.

Two-Reiki Master Holy Fire Reiki 2 Certification – 10am-5pm. In-person with Gail Christie and Sheila Devlin-Craane, Holy Fire Reiki Masters. Deepen your connection to Reiki and learn to use the Level 2 power, healing and distance symbols. Included: Attunement/ placement to Reiki 2 energy, practice time, course materials and a certificate. Register no later than 9/4. $275. Joyful Living Reiki, LLC, 55 Three Lakes Dr, Stamford. 203-979-0918. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

Holy Fire Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Online via Zoom with Gail Christie. Join us to release, rebalance and restore with a Holy Fire meditation and shared Reiki. Free.Sign up by 5pm on the 9/8 for logon link. Joyful Living Reiki, 203-979-0918. JoyfulLivingReiki.com.

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Restorative Yoga with Sound Bowl Meditation with Carol Shwidock and Diane Nickelberg –6:30-8pm. Join Harmony Yoga and Grounded Medi tation at The Salt Cave of Darien for a triple healing. Please bring a yoga mat, two pillows or bolsters, and two blankets. $75. Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien. 203-658-7667. SaltCaveOfDarien.com.

One-Day Meditation Retreat – 9:30am-4pm. Second Saturday. Limited in-person meditation retreat. The extended practice is meant to deepen self-awareness and a previously established meditation practice is sug gested. Please abide by guidelines listed on our events page. Must register online. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org. In-Person Meditation Practice Session – 10-11:30am. Limited in-person meditation practice offered on Saturday mornings. All levels welcome. If it’s your first time, please let someone know so that we can provide a brief intro duction. Please abide by guidelines listed on our events page. MUST register online. Donations encouraged. Cen ter for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Sound Healing Meditation – 6-7pm. Every other Thursday. With Bradford Tilden. Powerful sonic transmissions with his voice and crystal bowls for you to relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind, and field. Please Bring your own blanket, chair or yoga mat to sit on. Walk-ins welcome. $20. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St., Farmington. 860-404-2578. Tinyurl.com/BridgeSoundBrad. Art of Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. This 4-week Meditation Course is an excellent program for begin ners and also a great place for seasoned practitioner who desire to go deeper, to find more in their medita tions. This course will introduce you to meditation and its many facets revealing hidden treasures along the way. $60/series; or drop-in rates VIP member dis count applies. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-1893. Yogaspace-CT.com/events.

Reiki Second Degree Workshop: Online or InPerson – 10am-5pm. Fifth Saturday. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (24 years). Learn Reiki Level 2 (Western Style). Learn how to send reiki distance healing, deepen your use of Reiki for yourself and others and more. Two manuals and certificate included. Also held on the last Friday. No drop-ins. $225. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com. Eyesofwings Soulcial in the Garden – 1-5pm. First Saturday. Non-profit 508c(1) Private Ministerial Asso ciation in service to nature and humanity. Our mission is to provide accessible and reasonably priced Healing Arts services and products to facilitate people in their self-healing. $22. Carmelina’s Garden, 172 Welton St, Hamden. 203-589-4614. Eyesofwings.live. Contact Cindy Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum Wellness. 914-806-6559.

saturday Saturday Dharma and Morning Meditation – 7:308:15am. Every week we will discuss various works on topics such as self-study, meditation, self-improve ment, mindfulness, joy and much more. The discussion will be followed by a 30-minute guided breath-based meditation. Proceeds are donated to our charity of the month. $10/cash. Yoga Culture, 105 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury. 203-730-0250. WeAreYogaCulture.com.

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White Time Experience – 6-8:30pm. Second Wednesday. All are welcome to participate in this exclusive round-robin style healing circle featuring White Time Energy and Gemstone healing. Facilitat ed by Bradford Tilden. $30 cash. Braulttree Wellness Center, 415 Killingsworth Rd, Ste. 9A, Higganum. 860-344-9573. BraulttreeWellnessCenter.com. Online Meditation Practice Session – 7-8pm. While in-person meditation is limited due to the CO VID-19 pandemic, we are offering online medita tion practice sessions and Dharma talks using Zoom. All levels welcome. No formal charge. By donation. Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Reiki 1st Degree Workshop: Online or In-Person –10am-5pm. First Friday. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Mas ter/Teacher (24 years). Learn Reiki 1st Level (Western Style). Learn how to use Reiki for self-healing and heal ing for others. Two manuals and certificate included. Zoom link will be given with e-mail and payment. Please call to register. Also held on the first Saturday. No drop-ins. $135. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReiki.com.

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My goal is to empower you to develop spiritually and professionally. I offer UWT energy and gemstone healing with guided visualization for spiritual healing and self-actualization, and transformational voice activation coaching sessions. I teach certification classes in Universal White Time (UWT), Lemurian Intuitive (LSINH), Crystal, and Sound Healing. I use these techniques, and more to help you to obtain authentic expression, empowerment, and transformation. You can purchase personally attuned crystals and gemstones through me. My clients and students gain a renewed clarity and a sense of purpose as they perceive their truth and remove blockages that distort their perception. Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation. See ad, page 19.

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Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers Hummingbird Sound Yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Using earth, dance and symphonic gongs, bowls, tuning forks and humming-forhealth meditations, her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing. See ad, page 14.

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The Angel Wing is next door to The Angel Cooperative. It has a large yoga room and private treatment room. The Angel Wing hosts workshops, retreats, readings, energy work sessions, Reiki and Reiki Certification classes, massage, sound and gong baths, guided meditations, acupuncture, and yoga classes and yoga teacher training. It is also available to rent on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Optional rental spaces include a large open room and/or an intimate private room with massage/Reiki table. See ad, page 31. coming in the october issue

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