HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET feel good live simply laugh more
FREE
Special Edition
SIMPLE
LIVING
LYME DISEASE and Whole Body Health
LESS STUFF
MORE HAPPINESS
TWISTS ON TRADITION
How to Regain Your Authentic Self
Three Festive Meatless Entrées
NOVEMBER 2010
| Fairfield County Edition |
eNaturalAwakenings.com
3rd Annual
NATURAL LIVING Natural Awakenings Connecticut
SIGN UP BY NOVEMBER 15 AND SAVE!
natural health • wellness • green living personal growth • fitness • healthy food creative expression
Buy any display ad and get free/discounted directory listings
Resource Guide
Buy 2 Directory Listings, get a 3rd FREE BONUS: FREE Online Directory Listings on eNaturalAwakenings.com!
Coming January 2011 Advertise your business in the most widely distributed local Resource Guide of its kind, produced by the premiere Healthy Living / Healthy Planet publication that Connecticut’s local communities trust.
Reserve your space 203.885.4674 • Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com Fairfield County Editionnow! eNaturalAwakenings.com 2
contents 14
20
44
5 newsbriefs 14 globalbriefs 18 fairfieldgreen 20 healthykids 23 healthbriefs 28 greenliving 30 healingways 32 consciouseating 39 inspiration 40 fitbody 42 wisewords 44 naturalpet 48 calendar 57 resourcedirectory 62 classified
advertising & submissions
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.
20 Overcome Holiday Media Madness The Best Things In Life
Aren’t Things
by Melinda Hemmelgarn
26 Lyme Disease and
Whole Body Health
26
by Adam Breiner, ND
30 Rethinking the
Diabetes Dilemma Alternatives Expand Upon
30
Conventional Therapies Diet and Exercise Play Key Roles by James Rouse
32 Start a New
Thanksgiving Tradition
Three Meatless Festive EntrĂŠe Options by Judith Fertig
how to advertise To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 203.885.4674 or email FFCadvertising@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Deadline for ads: the 12th of the month.
34 Less Stuff,
More Happiness
How to Transform the Modern Shopping Dilemma
Editorial submissions Email articles, news items and ideas to: FFCeditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month.
by Judith Fertig
calendar submissions Email Calendar Events to: FFCcalendar@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Deadline for calendar: the 5th of the month.
by Scott Truitt
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 203.885.4674. For franchising opportunities call 239.530.1377.
39 The Gratitude Campaign A Simple Gesture from the Heart Says it All
32
42 Living in Community
A Conversation with Diana Leafe
Christian on Practical Cohousing
34
by Linda Sechrist
44 Home Recipes Human Foods Are Good For Pets by Carla Soviero
eNaturalAwakenings.com natural awakenings
November 2010
3
letterfrompublisher This month we celebrate the promise of Simple Living and the opportunity to connect with that which is truly meaningful in our lives.
contact us Publisher/Managing Editor Carolyn Aversano Editors Patricia Horan Linda Sechrist Design & Production Erica M. Mills Stephen Blancett Sales & Marketing Carolyn Aversano
Natural Awakenings Fairfield County Phone: 203.885.4674 Fax: 203.516.2392 FFCadvertising@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com FFCeditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com FFCcalendar@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
eNaturalAwakenings.com © 2010 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing.
My personal prescription for simple living can be summed up in three words these days: unclutter, children and nature. This year, far more than any other, my husband Paul (the neat freak) and I (not so much) have both felt the need to “clean Carolyn Aversano house”. In past years we haven’t been so aligned on this issue! Thanks to charitable organizations that will come right to your door and pick up unwanted clothing, home furnishings, and assorted tchotchkes and then put them to very good use, it’s easier than ever. We’ve both been feeling weighed down by the unnecessary clutter, and each time we schedule a pickup, it makes us more aware of the things that are not needed, and more eager to schedule another pickup - and more conscious about buying things that aren’t truly needed. We’ve also cut back on buying material gifts for the kids by opting for “experience” gifts such as skiing lessons, tickets to a show, and family outings. Truly, they don’t miss the gifts at all – the average toy captures their attention for literally about a week. Like many of you I spent much of my childhood outdoors. I was a real tomboy, always running around in fields, in the woods exploring, climbing trees, and I loved to play sports – soccer, baseball, tennis, gymnastics, and field hockey. Fast forward twenty years, and I have my own children who are the very best prescription for simple living. Children remind us how to experience the world through eyes of wonder, joy, and laughter. They also remind us of how far we grown ups have strayed, but they offer us the chance to get back. It was only after the birth of my daughter Sophia, now 3 years old, that I reconnected with the great outdoors. It started as my only option to get back in shape while she was still a baby. I would walk her in the stroller on a quiet, beautiful country road. It was Spring time and beautiful, and I quickly fell in love with my surroundings, and it’s stuck with me. Since then I’ve layered in biking and kayaking and now, even if I go just a week without spending time outdoors, I feel edgy. I know enough to recognize it as a reminder to get out. Even if it’s just for a 20 minute walk it never fails to make me feel more relaxed, centered, and alive and for me it’s been the stress buster that works best. Ironically, the simplicity of connecting with nature has become my greatest luxury. I hope you find what works best for you, and that this issue gives you inspiration and some practical ideas to incorporate into this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving - I am truly grateful to share this experience with you!
Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.
Natural Awakenings is printed on post-consumer recycled paper with soy-based ink.
4
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
newsbriefs OB/GYNs Tell How to Reduce C-Section Risk
D
rs. Russell Turk and Karen Zino of Riverside OB/GYN will offer a free pregnancy and childbirth lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16 at the Greenwich YWCA. The lecture will address why the nation’s Cesarean section rate has reached an all-time high and why many doctors discourage women from having a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). In Connecticut, 34.6% of all births are by C-section, the seventh highest rate in the country. Drs. Turk and Zino will discuss what Drs Russell Turk and Karen Zino patients can do to help avoid a C-section and/or safely undergo VBAC and achieve a low intervention birth. The pitfalls of labor induction, scheduled C-sections and the risks and benefits of VBACs and natural childbirth will also be discussed. The lecture will take place at the Greenwich YWCA, 259 East Putnam Ave, Greenwich. RSVP to ContactUs@RiversideOBGYN.com or call 203.637.3337. Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology is a full-service medical practice incorporating traditional and holistic approaches to women’s health. For more information visit RiversideOBGYN.com. See ad pg 42.
2979 Main Street, Stratford
203.375.0692
www.LittleRedSchool.com
ART LESSONS CARTOONING AIR BRUSH WATERCOLORS ACRYLICS OIL PAINTING DRAWING & SKETCHING SCULPTING & CLAY ONGOING CLASSES… GREAT PRICE!! MUSIC LESSONS TOO! WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND!
Waldorf School’s State, National Recognition
N
ewtown’s Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, whose next Grade School Open House is Tuesday, November 16, recently received full accreditation on both the state and national levels, completing a rigorous two-year accreditation process with the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. Now in its 21st year, the school, serving children from birth to eighth grade, began in 1990 in New Milford as a playgroup, with the goal of blossoming into a grade school, and has graduated six eighth grades. In the accreditation report, the school is commended for its exceptional commitment to the Waldorf philosophy and pedagogy, and its extraordinary delivery of Waldorf education; its deep understanding of child development, recognizing and celebrating the social, emotional, intellectual and physical need of each child within the framework of an authentic Waldorf education; a strong development of curriculum, the teaching of arts, and a rich music program; a cohesive and committed staff, faculty, parent community and board; its collaborative leadership, and the development of a vibrant, dedicated and caring community of adults and children. The Waldorf movement is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing non-sectarian educational initiatives, with 900 schools worldwide. The next Grade School Open House on November 16 is at 1 Jacklin Road, Newtown. Reserve space today by calling 203.364.1113. Visit WaldorfCt.org for more information. See ad pg 39. natural awakenings
November 2010
5
Q&A
Health Alert Advertorial
Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
Dr. Michael Wald of Integrated Medicine & Nutrition
If you answer yes to the following question you may need an individualized weight loss approach 1. Have you attempted more than two weight loss programs with no significant long-term results? Ansswer: if you answered YES, you may have undiscovered hormonal issues, toxicity problems and/or a sluggish metabolism not revealed
by standard blood tests. 2. True or False: Metabolic rate is the only influence on weight loss? Ansswer: False: Nutritional deficiencies, malabsorption and the RIGHT exercise plan are all potentially important. 3. What do the popular weight loss programs all have in common? Ansswer:They are not based on your metabolic rate, medications you might be taking that affect weight loss and metabolism, your particular dietary and nutritional needs and/or other health problems. 4. Which of the following are not considered meaningful exercise efforts for weight loss in the long-terms? a. “running around” doing errands all day b. Consistent stationary bike and/or treadmill for 45 minutes three days per week c. Weight training three or four days per week d. All of the following may be inadequate Ansswer: D. If you currently are not satisfied with your weight, and you are “running around”, biking or doing the treadmill for 45 minutes, 3 days per week and weight training 3-4 days, then ALL ARE INADEQUATE weight loss efforts! Proper exercise MUST ACTUALLY WORK, not just seem like it is appropriate. If you are exercising and not getting the results you want, individualization and “changing things up” is needed. READ ON... 5. Which of the following are true regarding PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS? a. Finding out your metabolic rate and increasing it (however necessary) b. Determining your nutritional imbalances through blood and/or urine or other evaluations? c. Considering other health issues that you might have or genetic issues not fully appreciated in other weight loss programs Ansswer: All of the above are true. Listen to Dr. Michael Wald’s audio show, Blood Detective for more information about this topic.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH?
Call Integrated Medicine & Nutrition at 914-242-8844 or visit www.intmedny.com 6
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Acupuncture’s “Magic Hand” Now in Five Locations
M
adonna and Gywneth Paltrow, among other A-listed celebrities, use Chinese acupuncture regularly to keep up their optimal health and appearance. Both the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health recognize the effectiveness of Chinese acupuncture in treating over 40 conditions, including pain, stress, OB/GYN issues, and addiction. At the same time, the U.S. military uses Chinese Yan Ting acupuncture in their medical facilities and on the battlefield. Yan Ting, nicknamed “The Magic Hand” by her patients, is a Doctor of Acupuncture and a Master of Clinical Psychology who was trained in authentic Chinese acupuncture by Chinese masters in both Hong Kong and the United States. Yan specializes in pain management, and says her success rates are: 100% in treating knee, shoulder and neck pain, and 80% in treating lower back pain. In order for more patients to take advantage of her unique, authentic skills, Yan has recently joined Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for New York & Connecticut (PMR NY & CT), and is available at five convenient locations. Through Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yan Ting is available at these locations: 185 Main Street, Westport (203.558.6169); 109 Newtown Road, Suite 2, Danbury (203.207.9840); 100 State Route 37, New Fairfield (203.312.0210); 1620 Brewster Town Center, Brewster, NY (845.279.1135), and 664 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY (845.278.2936). See ad pg 43.
Holiday Boutique & Wellness Fair
T
is’ the season when stress is upon us. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), more than half of all women (51%) and men (43%) in the United States experience heightened stress during the holidays – enough stress to put them at increased risk for physical and mental effects. To counter these effects, Licensed Massage Therapists Tracy Franzen and Tracy Grebla are hosting a stress-free Holiday Boutique & Wellness Fair on December 4 at the Family Wellness Center in Shelton.
The public is invited to spend a day of relaxation and shopping where gifts for friends and family can be found in one place. While there, guests will be offered the gift of massage as licensed massage therapists will be on hand to give complimentary chair massages. Healthcare practitioners will show how to restore the body to optimal health with posture analysis screenings and nutritional counseling. Learn about the newest fitness craze that will burn off those holiday calories while rejuvenating body, mind and spirit. The Holiday Boutique will offer anti-aging skincare clinics, food tastings, personalized handbags, totes and stationary, stylish and savvy jewelry, high-quality cookware and kitchen accessories that make entertaining a breeze, designer home décor, and discounted gift certificates for that someone special. Refreshments will be served along with free product samples and raffle prizes. This event is free and will be held on Saturday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Family Wellness Center at 702 Bridgeport Avenue, Suite 305, Shelton, CT (located in The Center at Split Rock above the Asian Bistro). To RSVP and to schedule your complimentary chair massage or skincare clinic, contact Tracy at 203.673-.2615. See ad pg 17.
Natural Awakenings Launches New Health & Sustainability Network GET YOUR HEALTH BACK IN BALANCE...
naturally. N
atural Awakenings Publishing Corp., whose signature Natural Awakenings magazines support sustainable, healthy living, is launching an innovative, cost-saving, green and healthy living network. The new Natural Awakenings Network (NAN) will allow members to obtain membership cards that will provide discounts on products and services focused on wellness; green and sustainable living; and natural, healthy lifestyles. NAN’s extensive network in 88 territories across the nation will encompass practitioners of alternative and complementary medicine, including chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, body work and energy work, as well as health and fitness clubs, health food stores, yoga centers, bookstores, green and sustainable living products, spas and vegetarian/healthy restaurants, and much more. Members will enjoy discounts ranging from 5 to 50 percent on products and services offered through NAN providers and can choose individual or family programs. Additional benefits include an annual Natural Awakenings subscription, a newsletter, and access to NAN’s website and free customer service support. “Our Connecticut
get tested. get treated. feel better.
MICHAEL E. DOYLE, MD restoring health by restoring healthy metabolism™
Are you tired of being tired, unable to sleep, distressed by your dry skin or hair loss — unable to lose weight, irritable, depressed or anxious, experiencing muscle pain? You may have an undetected nutritional or hormonal imbalance.
Call 203.324.4747 to schedule an appointment with a Board Certified, Georgetown trained MD who is interested in treating you… Naturally. 22 FIFTH STREET• SUITE 201 • STAMFORD, CT • 06905
203.324.4747 – GoToDrDoyle.com natural awakenings
November 2010
7
Look 5-10 Years Younger with Non-surgical Face Lift
BEFORE
• Non-surgical face lift • Photo Rejuvenation facial • Microdermabrasion • Permanent Make-up Eyebrows, Eyes liner, Lips Liner • Laser Hair Restoration
AFTER
Wellness Services Offered • Lymphatic Drainage • Foot Detox
Call for FREE Consultation
First Treatment FREE
• Thermal imaging for early detection of breast cancer and more - FDA Approved - No Radiation - Safe & Accurate
Biotone Skin Clinic, LLC • 1773 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880 BiotoneClinic@yahoo.com • Biotone-Clinic.com • 203-256-9903
Trouble Conceiving?
Help is available!
Stress and anxiety can affect your ability to get pregnant. Hypnosis can help.
members will not only benefit from discounts available at local practitioners and businesses throughout the state, but also from nationwide discounts as they are travelling or working in other parts of the country”, according to Carolyn Aversano, Publisher of Natural Awakenings’ Fairfield County edition. Company founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “We rejoice that the wellness revolution is in full swing, propelled by the kind of people who read our magazines and website. Natural Awakenings Network is our next step in helping people map out alternate routes to healthier, happier, longer lives.” Applications for participating Connecticut practitioner/business providers are now being accepted - the cost is free for the first year. Call 203.885.4674 or email Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com for more information. See ad pg 63.
Caroline Myss Joins The Graduate Institute’s Faculty
Stephanie Dalfonzo Professional
Caring
(203) 797-9288
Confidential
Health and Wellness Specialist
www.fertilityhypnosisct.com
The Natural Choice
Optimize Your Smile and Your Health! Whole-Body Dentistry® provides comprehensive oral health care using traditional and holistic approaches. Everything we do is to improve your health and appearance.
Mark A. Breiner, DDS
Speaker and best-selling author of Whole-Body Dentistry®
Mercury-free for over 30 years, Dr. Breiner is a pioneer and leading authority in the field of holistic dentistry.
WholeBodyDentistry.com 203-371-0300
5520 Park Ave. Trumbull / Fairfield townline at Exit 47 off Merritt Pkwy
Doesn’t it make sense to see the authority? 8
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Caroline Myss
T
he Graduate Institute of Bethany, CT is pleased to welcome Caroline Myss as Visiting Faculty for the Master of Arts in Experiential Health and Healing. A five-time New York Times bestselling author, Caroline Myss is renowned for her unique views on the connection between health, healing, and spirituality, and her profound work as a medical intuitive. She offers lectures and workshops around the world that focus on human conscious-
ness, energy medicine, mysticism, and spirituality. Myss’ work is well-aligned with the goals of the Masters in Experiential Health and Healing, which focuses on forwarding a humanistic model of care that honors the deep interconnection of the body, mind, and spirit. The program delivers direct experiences in both Eastern and Western forms of healing, and draws on the research and insights of many notable practitioners, including Bernie Siegel MD, Steven Horowitz, C. Norm Shealy, MD, PhD, and other visionary healers. On Friday, December 3, Caroline Myss will offer a special presentation to colleagues in the Institute’s Experiential Health and Healing program. A select number of tickets will be available for purchase to the general public on a first-come, firstservice basis. For tickets and more information, visit Learn.edu/Myss or call 203.874.4252. An accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education, The Graduate Institute creates an environment for learners to pursue their passions and affect changes in their lives and work. Their programs are designed to meet the intellectual and spiritual needs of contemporary thinkers on their paths of personal and professional evolution. See ad pg 7.
Safe, American-made Cosmetics at Salon Aponte
T
he American consumer’s widespread new consciousness about the advantages of using only safe, non-toxic products has greatly influenced women’s choice of cosmetics. Salon Aponte’s Nancy Aponte, celebrating her 20th year and concerned about the chemicals commonly used in salons, has been on a search for natural alternatives. “We women are not going to stop wearing makeup, painting our nails and coloring our hair,” she says, “and at least today we have choices.” Aponte looks for what she calls “clean lines” that are American-made. “One is created right here in Danbury,” she says, referring to Fragrant Offerings by Adrianne Roberts, a line of natural soaps (liquid and bar), body lotions, oils and air fresheners. Aponte and Roberts have also combined forces for that past two years, participating together at the Monroe Farmers Market. Another exciting addition to Salon Aponte is an organic product line called Onesta, which is Italian for “honesty”, with all products and raw materials made in the U.S. This line uses post-recyclable plastics, is fueled by windmill power, and donates 10% of their net profits to cancer research. These kinds of forward-looking choices, along with body sugaring, which is a natural hair removal system, other varied green products, and the availability of Reiki treatments, make Salon Aponte a safe and special place.
Clinics Your Partners in Health and Wellness
The UB Clinics, located on the campus of the University of Bridgeport, are staffed by some of the brightest and most talented healthcare professionals of the future. Open to the public, the UB Clinics offer affordable, high-quality care at a fraction of the cost of comparable treatments elsewhere. • Naturopathic Medicine • Dental Hygiene • Chiropractic • Acupuncture Call our UB Clinics at 203-576-4349 to take advantage of this unique healthcare opportunity located in your own backyard. Or visit www.ubclinics.org
Health Sciences Center, 60 Lafayette Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
UBRIRE380_natrl_Awkngs_Ad color PRINT.indd 1
4/6/10 4:58 PM
Whole Foods Market is bringing you natural & organic foods at premium quality, not premium prices. Westport 399 Post Road West, CT 203.227.6858 Greenwich 90 E. Putnam Avenue, CT 203.661.0631 Darien 150 Ledge Road, CT 203.662.0577 natural awakenings
November 2010
9
Salon Aponte is located at 838 Main Street (Tollgate Plaza) in Monroe. To schedule an appointment call 203.261.2838. Learn more at SalonAponte.com. See ad pg 19. Acupuncture Natural Healthcare Nutrition Programs Chiropractic
Relieve pain and restore the body to optimal health... naturally Dr. Tom Worden dc, Director
Dr. Gruber’s New Wellness Inventory
41 Kenosia Avenue, Danbury
203-748-8093
Lower Your Numbers Naturally Blood Pressure Blood Sugar Cholesterol
Body Fat Body Weight Triglycerides & More!
Significantly change your health without medication. Thousands have made it happen with the NEW
program. Call today! Naturopathic Health Center, LLC 415 Howe Ave. • Suite 307 • Shelton, CT 06484 • 203.922.0029 Firstline Therapy is a registered trademark of Metagenics, Inc.
Gary Gruber
N
aturopathic Medicine strives to build a patient-centered, holistic model of medicine. In this spirit Dr. Gary Gruber is offering a new self-assessment program called The Wellness Inventory, a holistic life-balancing program designed to help you gain personal insight into your state of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. The program offers guidance and tools to transform this new awareness into lasting changes and a renewed sense of health and wellbeing. The program is designed to be accessed on your computer in the comfort of your home. The Wellness Inventory Program offers participants an opportunity to identify the areas of life most needing change; create and follow a personalized wellness plan; learn more efficient ways to make changes; enhance the ability to respond to stress; learn to better manage energy; create new balance; achieve a higher level of vitality, health and wellbeing, and enjoy the process of building success. The cost of an annual subscription is $40. Visit ScienceMeetsNature.com/CAM. Contact Dr. Gary Gruber at 202.966.6360 or DrGruber@ScienceMeetsNature.com for more information. See ad pg 59.
10
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Area’s Largest Body-mind-spirit Fair Returns
T
his fall marks the 9th year of Westchester’s biggest holistic event, the AWAKEN Wellness Fair. “It’s a very encouraging sign of the acceptance of integrative practices,“ says founder and director, Paula Caracappa. “The fair has grown from 42 people in my office in White Plains in 2002, to almost 1,000 (visitors) at the AWAKEN Fair last April.” The mission of the fair has remained consistent— Paula Caracappa to introduce the public to a variety of ancient and cutting edge body-mind-spirit wellness practices that can help people to become their very best whole selves. The fair includes at least two rooms of speaker presentations throughout the day (a third may be added due to high demand) and a large ballroom filled with exhibitors, vendors and practitioners presenting information, products, jewelry and services that support a vibrant, holistic lifestyle. The AWAKEN fair takes place on Sunday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown. The first 500 attendees to enter will receive an eco-friendly, re-useable bag loaded with special offers. Admission is $10 online at AwakenFair.com through November 17, or $15 at the door. Services such as psychic readings are offered for an additional fee. The Doubletree Hotel is located at 455 South Broadway in Tarrytown, NY. See ad pg 35.
Natural Connections Night on November 17 Join our growing community committed to holistic wellbeing and eco-friendly living by attending Natural Awakenings’ Natural Connections Night, free gatherings hosted monthly by a local business. Meet area practitioners, learn about services and products geared toward living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle, and make like-minded personal and professional connections. This month’s Natural Connections Night will be held on Wednesday, November 17 at Move2Wellness wellness center in Ridgefield. Join us for a night of healing arts and thanks-giving as we learn about - and experience - various healing modali-
Cardinal Chiropractic Chiropractic and Nutrition
Dr. Erica Sawers 1817 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06825 203-368-9990
www.CardinalChiropractic.us DrSawers@CardinalChiropractic.us Imagine feeling your best with chiropractic care! We specialize in:
treating muscle strains, back, neck, tendon, and joint pain designing custom nutritional plans for optimal health
Come see the transformation! o Gifts for the Body, Mind, & Spirit o Weekly Yoga Classes o Adaptive Yoga for MS o Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy o Corporate Yoga 45 Padanaram road, Danbury, Ct 203-947-9187
noPlaceLikeom.net
Poweron - Patrick Felice 860-559-2556 prf11@yahoo.com www.Viridian.com/PowerOn
Producing Monthly Residual Income For Various Charities! natural awakenings
November 2010
11
Dr. Guerin introduces...
T he
ACU-THIN program
Weight loss without diet drugs or exercise The ACU-THIN program is a system of weight loss based on the principle of auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture) used to decrease the desire for food. It is done with needles or done without needles. This program has been shown to be effective for several years in our office without increasing exercise or by involving extreme changes in diet. Results are usually noticed quickly and loss of appetite can be immediate.
ties including Therapeutic Massage, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, Animal Communication and more. Guests are encouraged to bring in a canned goods donation for the benefit of the Dorothy Day Hospitality House soup kitchen in Danbury. “We at Move2wellness feel strongly about giving back to our neighbors and the world at large. Healing is giving, and giving is healing, and we are excited to host this special evening.” This event is on Wednesday, November 17 from 7-9 p.m. Move2Wellness is located at 635 Danbury Road, Ridgefield.
For Complimentary Consultation call and ask for Jess or Jolly
Dr. Patrick J. Guerin D.C., F.I.A. M.A 256 Post Road, East Westport, CT 06880
203.227.4474 • www.acuthin.com
N e x t m o n t h ’s e ve n t w i l l b e hosted by Vistar Foundation in Stamford on Thursday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Those who value Spirit, Heart and Unity are invited to come together for an evening of awakening consciousness and light-filled celebration of artistic, dramatic, and musical offerings. Vistar is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Ron Friedman and Victoria Friedman, dedicated to the power and potential of collective consciousness for individual and global awakening. To reserve your space for either of these events contact 203.885.4674 or Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ads pg. 52.
Festival of Trees Benefits Ann’s Place
T
he Festival of Trees is essential to the funding of Ann’s Place, the home of I CA N c a n cer support services. The Eighth Annual Festival will be held November 19 to 21 at the Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. New this year: trees will be raffled rather than auctioned. Everyone has a chance to win their favorite tree! Come be dazzled by 100 sparkling trees; catch the joy of a children’s tea party; see children’s LEGO® masterpieces and an original LEGO exhibit by Bill Probert; enjoy live entertainment. Shop in the exquisite new Marketplace, purchase hand12
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
fashioned quilted items and wreaths, win $5,000 (Friday only) or a $1,000 shopping spree from Jewelry Designs or a 54” TV! The Preview Party kicks off the Festival on Friday evening, November 19th, and offers an intimate setting to gather with friends, and opportunities to preview the unique trees and enjoy cocktails and Dinner-by-the-Bite. Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for Adults/$5 children and seniors, children under 5 free. The Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center is located at 18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. For more information, call 203.790.6568. Email Festival@AnnsPlace.org or visit AnnsPlace.org for more information. See ad pg 25.
Free Talk on Decoding the Middle Schooler
M
iddle school expert Mark Dansereau, co-head of Connecticut Friends School, will give a talk on what parents and teachers need to know about 1014 year-olds to help them thrive in class and at home. The talk, free and open to the public, will take place at Stamford’s Government Center on Wednesday, November 10. With a special appreciation of and affection for this challenging age group, Dansereau brings years of experience, humor, and intelligence to the subject, offering practical insight and concrete strategies to bring out the best in middle schoolers. You will learn how to decode a young adolescent in order to use the right approach at the right time— and when it’s better to let things go. Small breakout groups and workshop activities will be included in his presentation. Dansereau has been a classroom teacher in elementary and middle schools for over 25 years, and currently teaches grades five through eight at CT Friends, a Quaker K-8 day school with campuses in Wilton and Norwalk. Previously, he developed the Montessori Middle School Program at Whitby School, the nation’s oldest Montessori school. Dansereau teaches classes such as Adolescent Psychology, Trends and Issues in Secondary Education, and Classroom Leadership as part of the Washington Montessori Middle School Teacher Education Program. The talk will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10. The Government Center is located at 888 Washington Street, 5th floor, Stamford.
Have news to share? Email submissions to: FFCeditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com by November 5.
Southern-Style Chicken Sausage and Buttermilk Cornbread Stuffing (serves 8 to 10)
1 recipe buttermilk cornbread www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=2383 or 1 (8-inch square) pan prepared cornbread from Whole Foods Market 1 pound hot Italian-style chicken sausage (or a mixture of hot and mild) 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, divided 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored & finely chopped 1 large onion, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon rubbed sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, more if needed 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
• • • • •
Cut cornbread into cubes and spread out on a baking sheet to dry overnight or toast in a 300°F oven for one hour. Preheat oven to 375°F.Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add sausage and break up using a spatula. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, until browned. Remove from pan using a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove drippings and add 4 tablespoons butter to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add apples, sage and thyme. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until apples are softened. Stir in sausage. Place dried cornbread in a large mixing bowl. Stir in sausage mixture and pine nuts. Add just enough broth to moisten the cornbread, about 1 1/2 cups. Add plenty of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Spread into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cut remaining 4 tablespoons butter into small pieces and place on top of stuffing. Bake 35 minutes. If using to stuff a turkey, place stuffing in turkey right before roasting. Do not overstuff, as the stuffing will expand during cooking. The stuffing must reach 160°F to ensure food safety.
FindaClass.net
Where Teachers & Learners Connect • Fairfield & Westchester Counties
Arts & Crafts Continuing Ed Dance Fitness
Health & Holistic Kids & After School Martial Arts Music Lessons
Performing Arts Sports & Recreation Tutoring & SAT Prep Yoga, Pilates & More
Great News for Posters: Post FREE through 2010! There’s always something happening on FindaClass.net
TEACH • LEARN • GROW • HEAL • CONNECT natural awakenings
November 2010
13
globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Pocket Parks
GET INVOLVED: November 15 is America Recycles Day Look for local events by zip code at AmericaRecyclesDay.org
Mini-Parks and Plazas Invite Passersby to Pause Awhile Space for urban parks is increasingly popping up in unexpected, underused and under-appreciated places. Planters, public art and benches are transforming traffic lanes, parking lots, barren asphalt areas and street parking into parklets and plazas, offering restful, green spaces. Such “shoehorn parks” also serve as inviting social spaces. The trend of such use of leftover space is sparking compelling discussion in Landscape Architecture. There, Peter Harnik, author of Urban Green and director of The Trust for Public Land’s Center for City Park Excellence, shows communities how to take another look at re-conceptualizing schoolyards, abandoned railroad tracks, community gardens, buried streams, rooftops and cemeteries. U.S. cities are on an upward trajectory within this trend, Harnik writes, whether they are in their first growth cycle or in the midst of a revival. Parks have played, and will continue to play, a significant role in supporting a city’s fortunes. The key to success, he says, is to return to considerations that were forgotten or ignored in the din of suburbanization and sprawl: human scale, walkability, efficiency and respect for ecological principles.
ReIkI FoR StReSS ReduCtIon Hilda Swaby Usui & Karuna Reiki Master Healer, Teacher ~ Crystal Therapy ~ Vericolor Flame LaHoChi Healing is focusing on cause, effect and treatment Crystals are blessed by John of God the Brazilian Healer Reiki I & II Classes Available Monthly Masterships and Healings by Appointment
(203) 554-1238 HildaReikiLover.com
HildaReikiLover@optonline.net
14
Fairfield County Edition
ORGANIC & RAW FOOD Gluten & Dairy Free NEW FALL/WINTER MENU California Burger, Nut Nog smoothie returns , Apple “Cider” Soup of the Day... 11/4 6:30pm Raw Food Prep 11/11 6:30 "Grounding & Zapping" 11/14 Sun. Screening of "Simply Raw: reversing Diabetes in 30 days" on World Diabetes Day! 11/18 6:30 Climate Change, Disease
203 292 8190 www.catchahealthyhabit.com 39 Unquowa Rd Fairfield eNaturalAwakenings.com
Make your community a little GREENER … Support our advertisers For every $100 spent in locally owned business, $68 returns to the community source: the350project.net
Sharing Site
Borrowing Beats Buying ShareSomeSugar.com is a new online community of people seeking to share or borrow items they occasionally need and would rather not buy, from ladders to carpet steamers and party chairs to kayaks. “There’s so much stuff we already own that’s sitting around in our garages collecting dust,” says founder Keara Schwartz. “It feels good to share.” She’s seen firsthand how trust and community ties are strengthened by neighbors helping neighbors. For those wary of letting just anyone borrow, for example, their sewing machine or pressure washer, the website suggests how users can create sharing groups, based on Facebook friends or email addresses, to collaborate within their already established community. For others, getting to know new people can be part of the fun.
Economic Buffer
Survey Equates Frugal Habits with Healthier Lives Ninety-four percent of middle-class Americans who have adopted sensible spending habits in response to the economic slowdown say that their newfound frugal behaviors are making them healthier, according to an index published by First Command Financial Services. Families have cut expenses by cooking more at home (45 percent), buying less junk food (30 percent), walking or bicycling to work (13 percent) and reducing their alcohol purchases (10 percent). Survey participants ranged in age from 25 to 70. natural awakenings
November 2010
15
Home Sweet Home
Boomers Likely to Embrace Cohousing Trends Cohousing is a growing phenomenon in both rural and urban areas, according to Cohousing.org. Its online directory lists some 237 U.S. communities on 4,600 acres in 36 states. Most include 20 to 40 households and a common house with a kitchen and dining room, where community members serve optional group meals a few times a week. Other common areas include lounge and recreational facilities for adults and children, and frequently a workshop, plus laundry and even a guest room. Craig Ragland, director of the Cohousing Association of the United States, says that most of the approximately 120 cohousing communities that the association knows of, with another 80 to 100 under development, are multi-generational. Several others are built or retrofitted for seniors. According to The New York Times, enthusiasts predict another wave of building once the housing market stabilizes, because the baby boomers are coming. As one cohousing resident remarks, “The baby boomers are used to figuring out their own solutions. We think they’ll like the idea of coming together and designing their own communities.” The time to get a head start on participating is during one’s 50s or 60s.
Gobbler Renaissance
Wild Turkeys Bounce Back Across America Native to only North America, the formerly abundant wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) graced the tables of early colonists and was Ben Franklin’s choice for our country’s national bird and symbol. Since then, habitat loss, industrial pollution and both legal and illegal hunting have decimated flocks. But the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) reports that a public/private initiative launched in the last quarter of the 20th century is succeeding in restoring turkey populations. Some 7,000 turkeys have been relocated to more conducive habitats, and the program hopes that its birds will produce 25 births over five years for every adult released. As an example, in Connecticut, a program has already restored thousands of birds to a wild turkey population that was deemed extinct in the 1800s. “Now there are turkeys [in locations] where they haven’t been since before the settlement of Europeans,” concludes James Earl Kennamer, Ph.D., vice president of the NWTF conservation programs. “Within the last five years, their range has expanded to 46 percent of the United States.”
Web-Wise Giving
Savvy Computer Use is Revolutionizing Philanthropy A sibling brainstorm by Ken and JJ Ramberg is paying off in helping causes across the country. Their GoodShop.com now works with more than 1,500 leading online retailers to donate an average of 3 percent (or more) of the cost of every purchase to the customer’s chosen charity or school. Similarly, every general Yahoo-powered search on GoodSearch.com chips in about a penny. Can’t find a favorite charity in the lists posted on both websites? Apply to add it. “More than 100 new nonprofits and schools register daily,” says cofounder Ken Ramberg. “GoodSearch and GoodShop are helping make a difference in communities across the country. They are alleviating the strain in resources and making it possible for everyone, regardless of how much time or money they have, to give back.” Co-founder JJ Rambert notes that millions of people are using the two websites to benefit more than 90,000 nonprofits and schools.
Unity Center
For Practical Spirituality Our mission is to continually discover, demonstrate, and educate that our source of Good is God within. Our Ongoing Events Thought Exchange, Mon at 7 pm A Course in Miracles, The Workbook Lessons, Mon at 10 am A Course in Miracles, Wed at 10 am & Thurs at 7 pm Metaphysical Movie Night, 2nd Fri at 7 pm Reiki Healing Circle, 3rd Tue at 7 pm
For more information and Special Events at Unity Center, please visit us on the web! Rev. Shawn Moninger
16
3 Main St, Norwalk, CT 06851 (over the Ford dealership) ufconline.org (203) 855-7922
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Unity
A Spiritual Philosophy For Positive Living!
Celebration Service Sundays at 10:30 am Childcare Provided
Massage Therapy Has Been Proven Effective In:
• Relieving Back Pain • Boosting Immunity • Reducing Anxiety •Lowering Blood Pressure • Treating Migraines • Decreasing Carpel Tunnel Symptoms • Easing Post-Operative Pain • Alleviating Side Effects of Cancer
Beyond Touch
Massage & Energy Therapies • Therapeutic Massage • De-stress - Relieve Pain • Energy Healing & EFT
$20 Off Your First Appointment
Massage
Works
Chair Massage or On-the-Go Massage 203-894-1714
Roberta Russell, LMT, RPP Ridgefield, CT
203.438.2354 • Beyond-Touch.com
$10 O
W/ Cou f f pon
At Our Ridgefield Office
MassageWorksllc.com Licensed / Insured - 19 Yrs Experience
Customized Massage to Fit Your Needs!
Tracy Franzen
Tracy Grebla
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist
L Our goal is to give the massage we’d like to receive!
(203) 673-2615
$59.00
,
Introductory Session
www.TracyFranzenLMT.com Se 702 Bridgeport Avenue, Suite 305, Shelton S
Jeannette Kielo Dussel — The Green Room Darien / New Canaan home visits possible - info@rawflora.com
303 990 2220 • RawFlora.com
Our unique massage combines traditional Chinese massage with Western techniques Our Services Include:
Holiday Special
Indeego Signature Massage , Lava Stone Massage , Aromatherapy, Prenatal Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger-Point Therapy, Couples Massage, Waxing, Hydro-therapy, Reflexology
$30 off
Any Massage
Indeego Spa 979 Post Rd East, Westport
IndeegoSpa.com
Nationally Certified & CT Licensed Therapists
203-227-7706
Gift Certificates Available
natural awakenings
November 2010
17
fairfieldgreen Be the solution, support your local green friendly resources
Harbor/River Watch Intern Program realize their full potential while performing a valuable function. Many HW/ RW interns have gone on to successful careers in environmental law, management, policy and teaching. The need for aquatic and marine scientists is becoming greater than ever, as we face growing ecological changes.
H
igh school and undergraduate students have provided critical data about waterways through internships at Harbor Watch/River Watch (HW/RW), a program of Earthplace, the Nature Discovery Center. This year, 53 students from area high schools participated in the HW/RW Internship Program. An additional eight college interns from different universities also spent their summer months engaged in meaningful scientific pursuit. For the past 25 years, the mission of the HW/RW Program at Earthplace has been to protect and restore the biological integrity of the Long Island Sound and its watershed. Its Internship and Volunteer Program helps talented students prepare to be environmental scientists and environmental stewards by giving them the hands-on experience and mentorship they need to
18
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
The mission of Earthplace is to educate the community about nature and the environment. Founded in 1958 and accredited by The American Association of Museums, the nonprofit organization maintains an 85-acre wildlife sanctuary with trails, contains an interactive natural history museum, houses live wildlife for public viewing and hosts many public nature programs and events. Other activities include a state-licensed and accredited nursery school, summer day camp, wildlife rehabilitation program and Harbor Watch/River Watch water quality testing program, which this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Earthplace is located at 10 Woodside Lane in Westport. For more information visit Earthplace.org or call 203.227.7253.
Overfished Oceans
Urgent Need for Sustainable Seafood Buying Practices
Tired of Exposing Yourself to Harsh Chemicals & Fumes? The best thing about our products is what we leave out! No Ammonia • No Parabens No Scalp Staining • No Scalp Discomfort Just beautiful colors which last longer Any result you can imagine we can achieve WITHOUT using harsh chemicals! 838 Main Street Monroe • Tollgate Plaza Tues, Wed, Fri 9-5 Thur 9-8, Sat 8-4
203-261-2838 SalonAponte.com
According to Greenpeace.org, at least 75 percent of the world’s fish stocks are now considered fully or over-exploited or depleted as a result of a sevenfold increase in fish harvesting between 1950 and 2005. The organization’s International Seafood Red List continues to spotlight the 22 species most at risk, and MontereyBayAquarium.org provides free regional consumer guides to approved fish caught and farmed using sustainable practices. Fortunately, many food retailers are now developing policies to ensure that they are sourcing seafood responsibly, according to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Thus, pressure is building on the seafood industry to adopt the management practices of the more sustainable fisheries. Evolving rules are intended to preserve supplies, maintain the health of the catch and reduce environmental impacts.
Good “Car-ma” Awaits... Get The Best Car Deal Possible Call Sage Auto Advisor We are auto negotiation specialists and will find you the best deal available on any new or pre-owned car.
Lease or Buy? Hybrid or Electric? We will help you decide.
Any Make! Any Model! Anywhere!
The Best Way to Buy or Lease a Car Ever!! Get expert advice on which car is right for you. Never get ripped off again!
SageAutoAdvisor.com • (800) 964 - 4211
The Belgian Delhaize Group is among those leading the way, by demanding comprehensive accountability from its 280 seafood product suppliers; they must prove the status of sustainable practices for some 4,500 fresh, frozen and packaged products starting in 2011. The move involves 1,600 stores in its Hannaford, Food Lion and Sweetbay chains. “Sustainable seafood is a hot-button item with about 15 percent of shoppers now, but growing steadily,” observes George Parmenter, Delhaize manager of corporate responsibility. natural awakenings
November 2010
19
healthykids
OVERCOME HOLIDAY
MEDIA MADNESS THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE AREN’T THINGS
by Melinda Hemmelgarn
I
Iowa State University research
Psychologist Susan Linn, director and co-founder of the Boston-based suggests that viewing TV or Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), explains that video games more than two exposure to media and marketing hours a day can make a youth also promotes materialistic values in children and is stressful for fami1.5 to 2 times more likely to lies. CCFC conference reports on relevant research show that conflict experience attention problems. between parents and children is often directly related to children’s During the 13-month study, exposure to advertising. Juliet Schor, author of Born to elementary- and college-age Buy: The Commercialized Child and participants averaged 4.26 the New Consumer Culture, says, “[Even] psychologically healthy hours of screen time a day. children will be made worse off if Family Media Diets they become more enmeshed in the How much is too much of a good culture of getting and spending.” thing? According to The Henry J. Likewise, Tim Kasser, author of The High Price of Kaiser Family Foundation’s study of media in the lives of 8- to 18-year-olds, young people today consume more media than Materialism and psychology professor at Knox College, in Galesburg, Illinois, reports that countries with the highest ever before—about 7½ hours a day, often multitasking or levels of kid-targeted marketing have the least happy kids. using media simultaneously. At the same time, the American
f your children watch commercial television, go to the movies, play video games or spend leisure time on the computer surfing the Internet or chatting and texting with friends, they already know exactly what they must have to be happy this holiday season. That’s because ads aimed at kids are everywhere, enticing them to desire toys, branded clothing, foods and other products they don’t really need and their parents might not be able to afford. Nor will these things they want so desperately make them happy.
Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of screen media use per day for children over 2 and none for younger children—with good reason. While exposure to media in moderation can be educational and entertaining, the Center on Media and Child Health links excessive media consumption with poor diet, poor body image, obesity, earlier sexual activity, smoking, violence, disturbed sleep and increased anxiety. 20
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Secrets of Family Happiness
It turns out that what kids really value, but may not express, is quality time with their family. Our sense of well-being depends less on stuff and more on relationships, a sense of belonging, community and spiritual nourishment, according to research led by Kasser and colleague Kennon M.
Sheldon, a psychology professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Granted, time isn’t easily packaged and placed under a tree. Instead, parents can pull the plug, or at least set time limits, watch and talk about media content together, agree to buy less stuff and schedule more meaningful free time together. Here are some ideas to create happy holiday memories to last a lifetime: Document family history. Turn kids into roving reporters and interview relatives to learn and record the family’s past. Start with a family tree, and then fill in fun details. Where did Great Grandpa come from? What did he eat for lunch at school and what was Grandma’s favorite holiday recipe when she was a child? What games did your grandparents play as kids? Revisit the family’s culinary heritage. Make traditional dishes and take photographs of the finished masterpieces. Make a scrapbook with recipes, pictures and stories about the recipes to create a treasured family holiday cookbook. Share skills. Elders may have talents they’d like to pass down to younger generations. Such activities include sewing, quilting, knitting, bread making (from scratch), woodworking, painting, dancing, drawing, jewelry making and playing musical instruments. Resist the pressure to put a TV in a child’s bedroom. It guarantees that the youngster will spend more time with advertisers and less time with you or engaged in books, physical activity and creative play. TV also exposes children to cultural messages that may lie outside a family’s values. Talk to your children about those potential conflicts. Discuss the use and impact of advertising. Explore how ads grab our attention through use of color, music and celebrities. Ask kids how an ad makes them feel, and show them how ads sell us “lifestyles.” See if you can spot branded products in movies.
The top line should read "DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS AND PANIC HURT GO
Declare a screen-free day or TV-free week. It may take some getting used to at first, but the rewardsalso are many. You’ll add: "Offices in White Plains and Manhattan" Are you hurting from discover you have extra time to be together as a family, play games, read and enjoy meaningful conversation. Is your relationsh Best of all, nourish each child’s spirit with a printed or even framed list of what you love about them, and why they’re the greatest gift of all. Then prove it, by showering them with your “presence.” For more ideas and insights, visit NewDream.org/holiday/ index.php, cmch.tv and CommercialFreeChildhood.org. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a Midwest-based registered dietitian and freelance journalist and the host of Food Sleuth Radio. She teaches media literacy workshops nationwide. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.
DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS AND PANIC HURT GOOD PEOPLE feel measurably better, quicker, with longer lasting results.
I treat: DEPRESSION - ANXIETY - STRESS - PANIC - MARRIAGE ISSUES
DR. JAZWIECKI, PHD, CPsyD, NLPM
Precision Coaching & Counseling • www.doctorjaz.com Offices in White Plains and Manhattan natural awakenings
November 2010
21
22
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
healthbriefs
10 Natural Tips to Keep Colds and Flu at Bay
E
xperts agree that a generally healthful lifestyle, including following a nutritious diet, works to ward off sniffles, stuffy noses and the aches of a cold, and may even help safeguard against influenza. But it’s best not to wait for the first symptoms of a cold or flu to manifest; instead, we can take ongoing preventive action by strengthening our immune system. Applying these 10 tips will naturally help keep away such bugs: Wash hands. The best way to get rid of everyday germs is to wash hands frequently and thoroughly. Plain soap is best. Get enough rest. Sleep plays a crucial role in the body’s recovery and repair cycle; when people don’t get enough sleep, they compromise their defense systems. Think clean. Clean surfaces frequently shared with others, such as stair rails, telephones, computer keyboards, countertops and door knobs, in order to avoid hand-to-hand spreading of viruses. Freshen the air. Germs hang around in stagnant air. Make it a habit to open the windows for a few minutes several times a day to allow fresh air to circulate. Think food first, rather than supplements. Eating healthy and naturally provides a whole nutritional package, comprising a combination of nutrients. Relying on supplements entails ingesting isolated vitamins and minerals that may pass through the body unabsorbed. Use garlic when cooking. Garlic has antibacterial properties and helps detoxify the body.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NATURAL HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVES FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Family based chiropractic care specializing in infants, children & pre and post-natal women During pregnancy research shows chiropractic helps: • Eliminate back & pelvic pain • Sciatica • Headaches • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Help babies who are breech turn into a better position for delivery
CALL DR. RIsA M. sLOvEs
For children research shows chiropractic helps: • Ear infections • Asthma and allergies • Scoliosis • Colic • Reflux • ADHA • Sports injuries • Torticollis
1 of only 7 chiropractic physicians in Connecticut with Board Certification in Pediatric and Maternity Care ASSOCIATES IN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC AND NATURAL HEALTH CARE, P.C.
Drink herbal teas. Teas containing Echinacea, astragalus and licorice root boost the immune system and help inhibit viral and bacterial growth. Drink plenty of fluids. Even when it’s cold outside, it’s important to stay hydrated. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks, which inhibit immune function. No hands touching the face. Most cold and flu viruses enter the body through the eyes, nose or mouth. Exercise with gusto. Aerobic exercise speeds up the heart and makes us breathe faster, supplying the body with more oxygen, which in turn, helps increase the body’s amount of natural virus-killing cells. Sources: Nutrition.About.com; HolisticOnline.com; WebMD.com
Relief for Tension Headaches
C
hronic headache sufferers may well want to try massage. New research from the University of Granada, in Spain, shows that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headaches improved within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute massage.
BE ALLERGY FREE,
PERhAPs EvEN FOR LIFE!
Why suffer any longer? Seasonal, food & environmental allergies CAN be eliminated: Conditions like eczema, gastric reflux, IBS, sinus conditions and digestive problems are often due to food & chemical allergies. A revolutionary, noninvasive, child friendly acupressure technique is available to eliminate food, environmental and other sensitivities. It is used together with: • Computerized allergy testing & elimination without medication or shots • Enzyme therapy, including nutrition and proper diet • It enhances immune system function & assists the body in the natural healing process.
Visit www.Eliminate-My-Allergies.com for more info on the BioSET Allergy Elimination Method and to download these three reports: 1. What Thousands of Americans Like You Are Now Doing To Eliminate Their Food & Environmental Allergies 2. Discover The Hidden Causes of Your Digestion Problems and How To Finally Eliminate Them 3. Discover The Hidden Causes of Your Ezcema And How To Finally Elimiante Them
Over 10 years experience as an Advanced BioSET Practitioner. CALL DR. MARK JOAChIM for a complimentary consultation.
156 East Avenue, Norwalk • www.ctchiropractic.com
•
(203) 838-1555
natural awakenings
November 2010
23
It Pays to be Optimistic
W
hile several studies have shown that optimists generally enjoy better health, a recent University of Kentucky study of students suggests that a change in perspective from negative to more positive can directly boost the immune system. Their conclusion, published in Psychological Science: Optimism has emotional and physical health benefits.
Go Easy on the Meat
M
Enjoy Friday Evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm at Touch of Sedona’s Monthly Gatherings
A Spiritual Boutique Native American Art – Jewelry – Angels Semiprecious Stones – Books – Goddesses Intuitive Readings Fridays & Saturdays
OPEN 7 DAYS 11:00
am
- 5:30
pm
First Fridays: Drumming Circle Second Fridays: Chanting/Kirtan Third Fridays: Course in Miracles Fourth Fridays: Varies—call for details $
10 suggested donation
452 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 203-438-7146 • TouchOfSedonaRidgefield.com
$2
FIR Relax & discover the ST direction of your unique MA inner compass. Take a much deserved break from “doing” & SS AG practice “being.” Come visit our beautiful E studio & healing arts center located in the newly restored Stonehouse Commons.
0O
FOLLOW YOUR INNER COMPASS MASSAGE • YOGA • ACUPUNCTURE CLASSES • WORKSHOPS • HEALING ARTS 635 DANBURY RD. RIDGEFIELD CT 06877
FF
Best Therapeutic Massage in Connecticut!
203 403-2522 • www.MOVE2WELLNESS.com 24
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
eat has traditionally had a proud place at holiday tables, but recent research from the University of Texas cautions that people who eat meat frequently, especially red meat that is cooked medium or well-done, may run a higher risk of developing bladder cancer. Cooking meat at high temperatures generates cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclic amines. The UK Food Standards Agency suggests that people can reduce their risk by cooking at lower temperatures for a longer period of time and keeping flames from touching food when barbecuing or grilling.
Banning Trans Fats Saves Lives
Nov. 19 - 21, 2010
Update on Black Tea’s Mineral Content
Black tea, a staple in many U.S. households, is the world’s most consumed beverage; yet it may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought. This could pose problems for excessive tea drinkers, say researchers at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta. Their recent study discovered that the fluoride concentrations in black (not green or white) tea have been underestimated, and also may be linked to incidences of skeletal fluorosis, a disease caused by excessive fluoride consumption, characterized by joint and bone pain and damage. Study participants had a 10- to 30-year history of consuming one to two gallons of black tea a day. The problem is exacerbated when the tea is steeped in fluoridated drinking water or when other fluoride sources, such as treated toothpaste, are also present, as they add to the ingestion of that mineral. The researchers are quick to also say that black tea remains a healthy beverage for those who enjoy the beverage in moderation—between two and four cups a day.
8th Annual
Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center 18 Old Ridgebury Rd., Exit 2, I-84
U
nlike other dietary fats, trans fats are not natural, and therefore have no role in terms of nutrition. Rather, they are partially hydrogenated oils created by manufacturers and can harm health by lowering levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, while raising those of LDL (bad) cholesterol. They are known to play a role in increasing the risk for coronary heart disease and some chronic illnesses. According to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, five major fast food chains have now significantly decreased the use of oils containing trans fats to cook their food, responding to health concerns from the public. But, is it enough? A recent report published in the British Medical Journal states that banning trans fats from all foods in the UK would prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths every year, stressing that it would be a simple way to protect consumers from chronic disease. While the amount of trans fats must be clearly stated in labels on packaged food items in the United States, restaurants are not mandated to disclose it. Given the frequency with which Americans eat out, trans fats should be of constant concern. Good steps to take include carefully choosing places to dine out and making it a special occasion, rather than a regular occurrence. Read labels on groceries and lobby government representatives to ban the use of trans fats from all foods; these are, after all, classified as toxic by the World Health Organization.
203-790-6568 www.annsplace.org ALL NEW FORMAT! All trees will be raffled, not auctioned! Everyone has a chance to win! MEGA TREE RAFFLES! CHILDREN’S TEAS! NEW BLOCKBUSTER LEGO EXHIBIT!
LEGO CONTEST! QUILTS!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!
THE MARKETPLACE! JEWELRY DESIGNS SHOPPING SPREE
A Weekend of Events to Benefit
Intergrated Swedish Sports Deep Tissue
natural awakenings
pangaeamassage.com
November 2010
25
Lyme Disease and Whole Body Health By Adam Breiner, ND
T
here is a seemingly never-ending debate over how Lyme Disease should be diagnosed and treated. It is particularly intense regarding cases described as chronic Lyme. While most people are aware of the approaches used by traditional medicine, few know about the alternative detection methods and treatments available.
Safe • Earth-friendly Non-toxic • Aromatic
Provide the healthiest environment for your family & pets! Professional, dependable service. Priced the same as traditional, toxic cleaning services... so given the choice why wouldn't you choose the safe, natural alternative?
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE!
Ines Japa 203.313.5155 26
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Lyme Disease was first identified in 1975 after outbreaks of an arthritis-like illness among children living in Lyme and Old Lyme, Connecticut, hence its name. The country’s most commonly reported vector-borne illness, it has been found in all 50 states. Since that initial outbreak, it was determined that Lyme was carried by the deer tick Ixodes scapularis, whose bite transmits a disease-causing spirochete (spiral-shaped bacteria) known as Borellia burgdorfi. One hundred strains of Borellia burgdorfi have been identified in the United States, with nearly 300 worldwide. Further complicating the picture, most patients with Lyme Disease are also infected with other tick-borne pathogens, which may include Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Bartonella, Mycoplasma, and Rickettsia. Because their immune systems are compromised, Lyme patients may also be infected with viruses including HHV-6, EBV, CMV, and XMRV. Individuals bitten by a tick may or may not develop the trademark bull’s eye rash. Half of patients with Lyme have no recollection of being bitten. Those who do know and seek medical help likely have the ELISA screening test, which has been shown to miss up to 35% of cultureproven cases, according to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends no further testing for those with a negative ELISA, but advocates the Western Blot test for those with
a positive result. Nevertheless, 20% to 30% of culture-proven Lyme cases will test sero-negative on Western Blot samplings, and the longer a patient has Lyme the harder it becomes to diagnose using standard testing. There are, however, a number of specialized laboratories which focus on detecting tick-borne pathogens. Not only do they have highly specific tests for detecting Lyme and its co-infections, they also look at all the bands of Lyme-specific antigens. These labs are more successful at accurately diagnosing Lyme, though they, too, may miss cases. Patients with Lyme Disease may experience a variety of symptoms, which often leads to erroneous diagnoses and treatment plans. Left untreated, Lyme becomes a disorder that may settle in one or more of the body’s systems (e.g.: nervous, musculoskeletal, and/or cardiac). The conventional approach for treating Lyme is to prescribe any of a variety of antibiotics, orally or intravenously, in any number of combinations and rotations. Sometimes doctors also prescribe antiprotozoal drugs to deal with the cystic form of Borellia and antimicrobial drugs to remedy the host of co-infections. Early in my practice I was quick to refer patients for high-dose antibiotic therapies. As I developed my own treatment methods, I witnessed positive results in patients who could or would no longer tolerate long-term antibiotics. I have since concluded it is possible to treat, and possibly cure, patients with Lyme Disease without antibiotics. There are, however, times when high-dose antibiotics may be essential, such as when the myocardium is infected, when there is a rapidly progressing neurological disorder like ALS, or to suppress a serious infection as quickly as possible. When dealing with chronic illnesses, the “terrain is the game.” Our bodies have the amazing ability to heal themselves and return to homeostasis. However, the greater number of insults to the body in the form of toxins, viruses, and bacteria, the harder it is to return to balance. These toxins may include chemicals, toxic metals, pesticides, food additives, drugs, infections, and even emotional stress. There comes a time when we reach our toxic threshold. At that point, organs of de-
toxification, like our liver and lymphatic system, become stressed and over-taxed. Inflammation, immune suppression, and disease symptoms set in. The “final straw” may be coming down with the flu, getting bitten by a tick, or suffering a major emotional trauma. From that point, it is not sufficient to merely treat the disease. One must address all those factors that are
When dealing with chronic illnesses, the "terrain is the game”. adversely affecting the body. Only then can one build up the immune system and restore health. Not only is it essential to reduce the levels of toxins, but it is also important to improve the body’s balance using supplements and a proper food plan. Nutritional intervention focuses on making the body more alkaline and increasing both cellular energy and mitochondrial output. Most patients will benefit from a low-glycemic diet rich in fresh organic produce. Carefully selected homeopathic and botanical medicines are also helpful. Homeopathics can boost the immune system to more effectively fight some organisms and assist various organs in eliminating toxins. Certain remedies support the Krebs cycle, the liver, and kidneys. Other homeopathics aid the nervous system, bowels, skin, and joints. The remedies chosen are tailored to the individual patient and may be updated on subsequent visits as organism levels change. Botanical medicines include antimicrobial herbs specifically designed to deal with Lyme and its co-infections. These may be used so organisms avoid building resistance to the medications. They can also help the various organs eliminate toxins, including those produced as the multiple organisms die. While it is impossible to cover, in one article, every method used for identifying and destroying the Borellia and its co-infections, it is worth noting that multiple approaches are available. There are also many ways of addressing detoxification, including using far-infrared saunas, ionic footbaths, lymphatic drainage massage, and colonic therapy. We
also have protocols for handling cognitive deficits that often plague patients with Lyme Disease. It is important to realize that it is not just the Lyme organism which needs to be addressed. The entire body must be made healthy. Only by eliminating toxic influences and rebalancing the body’s chemistry through proper nutrition will our bodies avoid playing host to such pathogens. Using this comprehensive approach optimizes the outcome for patients with Lyme Disease. For more information about Lyme Disease visit the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society’s website, Ilads.org. Dr. Adam Breiner practices naturopathic medicine. His skills in detecting and removing the “obstacles-to-cure” have had Lyme patients from across New England and beyond seek his help and expertise. Visit WholeBodyMed.com or call 203.371.8258 for more information. Whole Body Medicine is located on the Fairfield/Trumbull line at 5520 Park Avenue. See ad pg 31.
Do You Experience
Chronic Pain?
Heal the Source... Not Just the Symptoms Thomas G. Lemens has over 30 years of experience as a Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, specializing in • Chronic pain • Lower back syndrome • Repetitive stress injuries • Post-surgical recovery • Equestrians & other athletes Discover this highly effective approach, which can help alleviate discomfort, restore balance, and dramatically improve coordination and vitality. Offices in North Salem and Manhattan. Call 914-485-1288 now to arrange an initial consultation.
THE CENTER FOR APPLIED POSTURE
natural awakenings
2 Keeler Lane North Salem, NY 10560 Phone: 914-485-1288 thomas@bestweb.net CenterForAppliedPosture.com
November 2010
27
greenliving
TECH SABBATH A DAY OF REST FOSTERS WELLNESS by Erika Kosina
D
an Rollman recently noticed a encouraged attendees to sing along disturbing trend in his social in- with a band that played an acoustic teractions. “I was starting to get set in honor of the occasion. Harmon more birthday wishes on my Facebook found that she felt “…more present at wall than phone calls and handwritthe picnic, not hiding behind a camera ten cards.” This inspired him to create or phone,” and decided to continue the Sabbath Manifesto, which encourmaking such breaks from technology. ages people to enjoy time “I realized that it’s good for outdoors, in silence, with In this culture, my son to balance TV and loved ones and participattechnology with face-to-face it doesn’t ing in pleasures they retake much to and outdoor time.” member from a time before Rollman offers 10 live radically. principles the advent of the Internet. for observing It’s not just Rollman who feels this such a weekly day of rest. “I don’t want way. Across the country, Americans are to push people to follow the Sabbath starting to think about how a constant Manifesto in a letter of the law manstream of electronic communications ner,” he says. “I just want to spark some affects the quality of their lives—and dialogue about the pace of life and our many are consciously unplugging every societal relationship with technology.” once in a while. SabbathManifesto.org receives Recently, local businesses in San hundreds of joyful testimonials from Francisco sponsored a Tech-Free Day, both religious and secular fans of the inviting people to visit an unplugged concept. Rollman sees no contradiccafé or attend a potluck picnic. Aubrey tion in promoting it on the Internet.“We Harmon, a self-described multitaskaren’t trying to be anti-technology; we ing, “... stay-at-home mom who also are just asking questions about how we writes,” turned off her TV, computer use it and the amount we use it.” and smart phone and went to the Sal Bednarz, owner of Actual Café, picnic—which banned technology, but in Oakland, is thrilled that his facil28
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
ity’s laptop-free weekends are building an actual, not virtual, community. He recalls a neighborhood filmmaker who was working in his café during the week, but still mindful of the unplugged philosophy: “She made a point of taking breaks and talking to people next to her,” he says. “She thanked me, because she made two new friends and five new business contacts.” Many people report that a day away from a screen lets them reconnect with what really matters in their lives. Frank Bures, a Minneapolis-based travel writer who decided to make his Mondays Internet-free, remarks: “It goes back to Thoreau and living deliberately, instead of mindlessly. How do you want to spend your life? Staring at a screen and following link trails, or being in your own mind? Your attention is finite, and it is what defines your life.” Erika Kosina wrote the original article, from which this is adapted, for YES! Magazine, a national, nonprofit media organization that fuses powerful ideas with practical actions. She is a freelance writer and community organizer who blogs about taking a break from technology at TechFreeDay.org.
The Sabbath Manifesto 10 Ways to Take a Day Off
1. Avoid technology 2. Connect with loved ones 3. Nurture your health 4. Get outside 5. Avoid commerce 6. Light candles 7. Drink wine 8. Eat bread 9. Find silence 10. Give back
Unplug Electronic Vampires SEE INSTANT SAVINGS ON ENERGY BILLS by Brita Belli
U
nplugging electronic devices and appliances can pay real dividends, both in reducing the amount of energy we use—and our subsequent carbon footprint—and in lowering our utility bills. Meanwhile, in doing so, we have the pleasure of plugging back into real human interaction and communication with the natural world to recharge our peace and joy and true power. With each watt we deduct, we bring down the total energy consumed. All told, electronic devices and appliances account on average for 20 percent of a household’s energy bills. (For the record: A watt is a unit of measurement for power. For example, a 100-watt light bulb consumes 100 watts of power per hour when turned on.) Standby power alone—the power flowing to the TV, DVD player, cell phone charger, laptop and other devices when they’re not in use—can account for as much as 5 to 10 percent of total home energy use. Employing a power strip is an easy way to completely turn off all the assorted gadgets when they’re not in use.
Standby power, also called vampire power, vampire draw, phantom load or leaking electricity, refers to the electric power consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode, and not unplugged. Source: Wikipedia
Accountable Savings.
Here’s what we can save each hour, every time we unplug the following electronics: n n n n
Desktop computer CPU: 120 watts when awake, 30 watts asleep Desktop computer monitor: 150 watts when awake, 30 watts asleep Laptop: 50 watts Stereo: 70 to 400 watts
The best thing about our
products is what we leave out!
TV: 19-inch = 65 to 110 watts; 27-inch = 113 watts; 36-inch = 133 watts; 53- to 61-inch projection = 170 watts Average plasma TV: 301 watts Average LCD (standard) TV: 111 watts Average LCD (LED): 101 watts (save energy by lowering the backlight) DVD: 20 to 25 watts DirecTV HR20 DVR: 33 watts Microsoft Xbox 360: 119 to 187 watts (video game consoles consume nearly the same energy in idle mode as when being played) Sony PlayStation 3: 150 watts Nintendo Wii: 19 watts Wireless router: 7 watts
We can start by eliminating the standby power drain, then work toward big bucks energy savings by making it a habit to unplug whatever electronics currently are not in use. Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine. Sources: EnergySavers.gov; nrdc.org; Reviews.cnet.com; Standby.lbl.gov
Natural Medicine of the Future…Here Today
Dr. Beverly P. Jackson, Ň.D.
No Ammonia • No Parabens No Scalp Staining No Scalp Discomfort
Human biological processes are entirely dependent on communication of atoms in the DNA. When the body’s information transfer system is compromised, cellular, physiological and energetic processes cease to function optimally. Dr. Jackson utilizes the latest cuttingedge technology and natural medicine encoded with information to correct distortions in the DNA.
Just beautiful colors which last longer
B
WITHOUT using harsh chemicals!
Briana Salon Kim Roach
15 Square Acre Dr. Stamford
203.461.9543
n n n n n n n n n n
Mon & Wed 9-7p, Thu 9-2p, Sat 9-5p
Learn more at www.dynutrix.com 203-962-2995
natural awakenings
152 E. Ave. Norwalk November 2010
29
healingways
RETHINKING THE DIABETES DILEMMA Alternatives Expand Upon Conventional Therapies Diet and Exercise Play Key Roles by James Rouse
A
ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, 23.6 million people in the United States, or 7.8 percent of the total population, have diabetes (5.7 million of these undiagnosed), and it remains the sixth leading cause of death in this country. The good news is that there are natural treatment alternatives.
Background
The lynchpin of diabetes is insulin, a key hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to be converted into energy. The onset of diabetes indicates that the body is experiencing a shortage of insulin and/or decreased ability to use it. Type 1 diabetes, which is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin, usually manifests in children and adults under 30. It accounts for only five percent of cases. Type 2 diabetes, in which the body fails to respond appropriately to the presence of insulin and to properly absorb glucose from the blood, accounts for 95 percent of incidences, generally occurring after age 40. If left untreated over time, either type can lead to further health complications, including diseases of the heart, eyes and kidneys, plus blindness, nerve damage and kidney failure. Today’s conventional medical treatment of Type
2 diabetes typically starts with lifestyle and dietary changes, including aerobic and resistance exercise and avoidance of excess carbohydrates, sweets and starches. If necessary, a glucose-lowering medication may be added. Complementary natural treatment of Type 2 diabetes also begins with a more nutritional diet and exercise plan, managed by a nutrition-savvy medical doctor, naturopath, certified nutritionist, holistic nurse practitioner or dietician. Maintaining a healthy weight and controlling blood sugar are essential.
A Natural Prescription Following a diet based on low glycemic carbohydrates, adequate protein and good fats is key. Examples of good carbs include: legumes and beans, whole wheat, barley, brown rice, quinoa, apples, apricots, grapefruit, cherries, plums, pears and berries. High glycemic carbs to be avoided include (but are not limited to) donuts, white rice and white flour products, cake, cookies and dried dates. Healthy proteins include lean chicken and turkey, wild salmon, grassfed beef and buffalo, tofu, tempeh and eggs. Good sources of healthy fats are olive, flax seed and hemp seed oils. A high-fiber diet is also vital in improving blood sugar and insulin response, because low fiber diets have been associated with increased risk for diabetes. Foods to include are whole grains, nuts, seeds and dark green, leafy vegetables. Research from the University of Helsinki, Finland, further suggests that limiting cow’s milk may be beneficial, especially for infants and children. A study of children born to a diabetic parent found that they were susceptible to diabetes later in life after exposure to cow’s milk as youngsters.
November is American Diabetes Month 30
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Chromium may help lower blood glucose levels in cases of Type 2 diabetes, with the most recent study from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. A typical dose is 200 micrograms daily. Magnesium is also important, as Harvard University scientists discovered a significant inverse association between magnesium intake and diabetes risk. A large population-based study in Taiwan, published in Magnesium Research, showed that adding magnesium to drinking water led to a lower risk of death from Type 2 diabetes. The best sources of magnesium are amaranth, sunflower seeds, quinoa, spinach, wild rice, tofu, almonds, halibut, brown rice, white beans and avocado. If these foods are not regularly on the menu, consider a magnesium supplement. A typical daily dose begins with 500 to 750 milligrams (mg), although this may be reduced in the event of diarrhea or loose stools. Zinc also may assist the body’s use of insulin. Suggested dosage is 30 mg a day, balanced with 2 mg copper.
Diabetics may benefit from eating small meals throughout the day, to help maintain blood sugar balance. Antioxidant vitamins (A, C, E, betacarotene) and B complex vitamins, as well as other antioxidant nutrients from superfoods such as green tea, blueberries and pomegranates, may help prevent diabetes-related nerve damage, according to research published in the Bratislava Medical Journal and Diabetes Care. In addition, studies of calcium and vitamin D have shown some initial promise in middle-aged and older women in warding off metabolic syndrome, a known diabetes precursor.
(Reports in Menopause, Current Drug Targets and Diabetes Care.) Finally, a host of scientific journals support the helpfulness of certain herbs. Bilberry and Gingko biloba may help prevent or delay diabetic-related eye damage. Gymnema sylvestre, fenugreek and bitter melon have been shown to help control blood sugar levels. Physical activity, which certainly helps reduce weight, may also help in regulating overall blood glucose. Exercise facilitates circulation, while working to prevent some of the complications associated with diabetes, including peripheral vascular and heart disease. It’s recommended that diabetes sufferers have a snack just prior to and immediately following exercising to help maintain stable blood sugar levels. James Rouse is a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, Ironman triathlete and wellness media personality, best known on the West Coast for his Optimum Wellness TV segments. Learn more at OptimumWellness.com.
The Natural Choice – The Breiner Whole-Body Health Centre Caring naturopathic physicians offering the best in holistic healing Our integrative approach treats a wide range of conditions including: ADD/ADHD Allergies Anxiety & Depression Autism Brain Injuries Candidiasis Chronic Fatigue (or Fatigue Concerns) Difficulty Concentrating Female Concerns Fibromaylgia
Gastrointestinal Concerns Healthy Aging Hormonal Issues Immune Disorders Lyme Disease RSD Sports Injuries Stress-related Symptoms Thyroid & Adrenal Issues Toxicities Weight Gain
Learn more about our approach. Watch our new therapy videos – all on our website!
We can help you get your health back in balance naturally with proven treatments and therapies:
From left to right: Dr. Adam Breiner, ND, Director Dr. Elena Sokolova, MD, ND and Dr. David M. Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) EEG Neurofeedback Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Homeopathy Energy Medicine Electrodermal Screening Metabolic Typing
wholebodymed.com 203-371-8258
whole-Body Medicine, LLC
The Natural Approach for Optimal Health
Functional Medicine Colon Hydrotherapy Natural Hormone Therapy Herbal Medicine Nutritional Assessment Allergy Desensitization FDA-cleared Phototherapy Detoxification Abdominal Manual Therapy
FREE CDs on our Whole-Body approach to Lyme Disease. Call now for details.
Office located on the Fairfield/Trumbull line
natural awakenings
November 2010
31
consciouseating
Start a New
Thanksgiving Tradition Three Meatless Festive Entrée Options by Judith Fertig
W
hen the Thanksgiving dinner guest list includes those who do not eat turkey, what is the cook—or the thoughtful guest—to do? Many families feel they should come up with a second main course to offer alongside the traditional holiday bird. Likewise, vegetarian or vegan guests might want to bring a dish they can eat without making extra work for their host. So, in addition to turkey for traditionalists, what entrées can we prepare that are celebratory, seasonal, show-stoppers— but not faux turkey? Traditionally, Italian families have made both roasted turkey and a main pasta dish for Thanksgiving. A vegetable lasagna will feed a crowd and can be made ahead of time. For a smaller group, prepared butternut ravioli, available fresh or frozen at better grocery stores, can be simply tossed with aromatic browned butter and sautéed fresh sage. For a vegan offering, small acorn squashes may be filled with a flavorful mixture of caramelized onions, savory beans and dried fruits. Smaller squash are more readily available in early November and keep well in the refrigerator or other cool spots. When these dishes arrive at the table, everyone will have much to be thankful for—including leftovers. Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com. The accompanying recipes are from her cookbooks.
32
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Thanksgiving Lasagna This seasonal vegetarian entrée will feed a crowd and taste even better the next day. Serves 12 9 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot 2 cups baby spinach 2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 (16-ounce) jar marinara sauce 1½ tsp dried oregano, crushed 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese, drained 1 slightly beaten egg 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese 1. Oil a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Set aside. 2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and sauté onion and mushrooms until the mushrooms begin to release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, squash and spinach and cook, stirring, until tender. Stir in marinara sauce and oregano. In a medium-size mixing bowl, stir together the cottage cheese and egg.
3. Layer three noodles in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a third of the cottage cheese mixture, a third of the vegetable mixture and a third of the Monterey jack. Continue to layer, ending with a third of the Monterey jack sprinkled on top. Preheat the oven to 375° F. 4. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
cook until they float to the top. Remove ravioli with a slotted spoon and toss gently in browned butter and sage sauce. Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese.
Acorn Squash Compotes These stuffed acorn squash will steal the spotlight. Serves 8
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Fresh Sage This vegetarian dish features the vibrant flavors and colors of autumn. Serves 4 Note: If butternut squash ravioli is not available, pair cheese ravioli with 2 cups of cooked butternut squash cubes and toss with the browned butter and sage. 4 tbsp unsalted butter 12 to 15 fresh sage leaves 1 (14- to 16-ounce) package of fresh or frozen butternut squash ravioli ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes. When butter starts to have a nutty aroma and is light brown, add sage leaves and fry for 1 minute. Remove from heat. 2. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add ravioli and
2 cups thinly sliced onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1 (15.5-ounce) can chick peas, drained 3 cups red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup snipped dried apricots ½ cup Port, brandy, or dry white or red wine ¼ cup honey 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves Natural salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 8 small acorn squashes, cut in half and seeded Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish 1. Heat oil in large skillet that won’t stick over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until medium brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in chick peas, kidney beans, apples, dried fruits, Port and honey, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Season with thyme leaves, salt and pepper. (Cooks have the option to make the filling up to this point ahead of time. Covered and refrigerated, it will keep for up to three days.) 2. Preheat oven to 350° F. 3. Pack squashes with filling, place on baking tray and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Cover with lids and bake 20 to 30 minutes more, until squashes are tender. Garnish with thyme and serve.
}
ARTHRITIS FATIGUE ALLERGIES
SKIN RASHES ADD/HD ASTHMA FOOD INTOLERANCES TOXICITY HEADACHES PMS PERSISTENT
LYME DIGESTIVE DISORDERS OSTEOPOROSIS CHILDHOOD
INFECTIONS HEALTH OPTIMIZATION...
Natural therapies for over 25 years
Dr Ma r v in Sc h weitz er.com 203.847.2788
natural awakenings
November 2010
33
LESS STUFF,
HOW TO TRANSFORM THE MODERN SHOPPING DILEMMA
by Judith Fertig
MORE HAPPINESS According to the online Encyclopedia of Earth, the present-day “worker as consumer” worldview was fully entrenched in the United States by the 1920s, when the labor movement stopped advocating a shorter workweek to instead focus on securing better wages and working conditions. The goal was to guarantee more buying power for workers, so that they could purchase more than just the necessities of daily living. After World War II, this idea got a boost from economist Victor LeBeau,
“We have more stuff, but less time for the things that make us happy.”
A
s winter holiday shopping inexorably nears its peak, the last weeks of the year are often the most frenetic. We’re bombarded with advertisements for gifts of all kinds, caught between doing good for the people we love and thinking that surely there’s a better way than trudging around like beasts of burden, crossing hazardous parking lots and navigating crowded malls in search of a satisfying end to the seasonal buying spree. We wonder: Will the gifts we spend our time and money to buy really make anyone happy—or the world a better place? What if we could reinvent shopping every day of the year? It turns out that it’s possible to simplify our shopping, while at the same time making it both meaningful and green, including purchasing gifts that will do the most good every time they are used. On our way to realizing this ideal solution, it helps to understand the origins of the modern shopping dilemma. To begin, we must ask ourselves why we 34
Fairfield County Edition
respond to marketers in ways that perpetuate mindless socioeconomic trends.
From Producer to Consumer Americans experienced a major paradigm shift in the early part of the 19th century with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Basically, we changed from an agrarian economy, in which most people produced what they consumed, to a manufacturing and services economy, in which people are mostly just consumers.
eNaturalAwakenings.com
~ Annie Leonard who in 1947 declared, “Our enormously productive economy… demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption. We need things consumed, burned up, replaced and discarded at an ever-accelerating rate.” It’s perhaps not coincidental that, “Our national happiness peaked in the 1950s,” as related by Annie Leonard in the compelling video The Story of Stuff, just as television began spreading the new philosophy of what Leonard calls “work-watch-spend.” We work to make money, then come home and relax as we watch television. On TV, we see ads that let us know that we could do and be a lot better—if only we had the right product. So, we begin to feel less
worthy, go shopping and buy that product that we hope will make us do/become/feel better, and the cycle repeats. Today, shopping has become firmly entrenched in the American lifestyle. It is used as an antidote to boredom, a substitute for socializing and a quick fix for a disguised emotional need. We continue doing it even when we’re aware that we are buying things we don’t need and can’t afford. The more aware among us also understand that all the stuff we buy and store, and cause to be manufactured and distributed, creates a negative impact on people’s lives and the environment—which leads to even more stress.
Stuff versus the Right Stuff Among the reasons that it’s possible to make shopping different today is the dawning of conscious awareness about the impact a product has through its entire life-cycle, from raw resources through ending up in a landfill or recycled. Daniel Goleman, whose books explore emotional and social intelligence, has tackled this topic in Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything. “Ecological intelligence,” he explains, “lets us apply what we learn about how human activity impinges on ecosystems so as to do less harm and once again to live sustainably in our niche—these days, the entire planet.” Goleman advocates that we take our role as consumers seriously in three ways: 1) Get the information and know the ecological impacts of the things we buy; 2) Favor the eco-friendly improvements that companies make to their products; and 3) Share that information. Widespread individual support for sustainable alternatives, says Goleman, “That’s what’s going to give it the magnitude that can actually shift market share.” On websites like GoodGuide. com and StoryOfStuff.com, we can check on the product life-cycle of everything from cosmetics and bottled water to the electronic gadgets we might be considering as holiday gifts. It’s bound to be a balancing act, unless we elect to forego shopping altogether. For example, for an e-reader, Goleman counsels, “You’d need to drive to a store 300 miles
“Look for the best value, not always the best price.” ~ Leah Ingram natural awakenings
November 2010
35
SIMPLICITY IS NOT A SACRIFICE by Duane Elgin
S
implicity that’s consciously chosen, deliberate and intentional supports a higher quality of life. Simplicity offers lives of opportunity, rather than sacrifice, in that it: n Fosters a more harmonious relationship with the Earth n Promotes fairness and equity among the people of the Earth n Enhances living with balance— inner and outer; work and family; family and community n Reveals the beauty and intelli gence of nature’s designs n Increases the resources available for future generations n Helps save animal and plant species from extinction n Responds to global shortages of oil, water and other vital resources n
Keeps our eyes on the prize of what matters most in our lives— the quality of our relationships with family, friends, community, nature and the cosmos
n Yields lasting satisfactions that more than compensate for the fleeting pleasures of consumerism n Fosters self-discovery and an integrated approach to life Duane Elgin’s writings, workshops and speaker presentations aim to foster a more sustainable and spiritual culture. See AwakeningEarth.org.
36
Fairfield County Edition
away to create the equivalent in toxic impacts on health of making one ereader—but you might do that and more if you drive to the mall every time you buy a new book.” Goleman hopes that such information will lead us to make informed decisions by using our buying power to show companies the direction they need to take to meet a growing, enlightened demand. As we enthuse to our friends about how well the naturally scented soy candles on our holiday buffet table performed, they might also seek them out, and then tell others. Friends might want a fair trade tablecloth of their own when we gather around one at a dinner party and explain how paying fair wages helps improve labor conditions and supports the local economy of the artisans’ village in India. Concludes Goleman, “As market share shifts, all of a sudden within companies, the grounds of the debate shifts, because now, doing the right thing is synonymous with capturing market. Doing good is the same as doing well.”
Cultivating Feel-Good Shopping Simplicity Duane Elgin, author of the landmark Voluntary Simplicity, observes, “Simplicity that is consciously chosen, deliberate and intentional, supports a higher quality of life. In reality, it is consumerism that offers lives of sacrifice, whereas simplicity offers lives of opportunity.” Although every holiday celebration requires some sort of shopping— even for the most voluntarily simple lifestyle—a new outlook can put our time and money where it does the most good for everyone—including us. In Less Is More, authors Cecile Andrews and Wanda Urbanska detail the types of simplicity thinking that can streamline our shopping and make us feel good, as we do good. Here’s a synopsis: UNCLUTTERED. Less stuff translates to a more peaceful, serene home environment. Instead of buying a knickknack, why not get creative? Paying for an hour of a home-staging expert’s time to give a friend or family member’s abode a
eNaturalAwakenings.com
“Instead of buying new clothes, make over your matching wardrobe by recombining and re-accessorizing what’s in your closet—and have fun with the remixing process.” ~ Charlene Snyder, style consultant
fresh look—using their own things— achieves the aim of effecting change without adding stuff. CIVIC. Giving money to civic organizations helps the broader community and can simplify gift-giving. Comments Leah Ingram, author of Suddenly Frugal, “I recall my daughter’s long-ago first grade teacher telling us on back-toschool night that she didn’t need any presents at the holidays, and instead, would we please buy board games for the class. That was a specific request that I respected and answered. Had she said that [a specific charity] was her special cause, then I could have made a donation in her name in good conscience.” FRUGAL. Spending less for things we really don’t need can result in more money saved for the really important things, such as a long-desired vacation that broadens our horizons and helps improve a developing nation. We can also experience the joy of providing unforgettable experiences that enrich loved ones’ lives—perhaps a New York City family reunion taking in the sights and culture, or a weekend skiing the fresh powder of the Rockies. Making special plans close to home can also be instilled with the joy of a special occasion. BUSINESS-ORIENTED. Business-oriented simplicity leads us to seek more meaningful alternatives to tchotchketype gifts for employees and colleagues. Gift certificates to locally owned, green restaurants, health spas and other conscientious retailers and service providers help support local communi-
CONSCIOUS SPENDING MADE SIMPLE
SOULFUL. Less time spent shopping also translates to the option of devoting more time to beneficial activities that enhance our authentic selves. Special moments spent taking a walk in a quiet park, autumn garden or another natural setting provide a gentle way to step away from holiday craziness and de-stress.
by Judith Fertig
CONSIDER QUALITY. Investing our budget in more durable, quality products with long-term warrantees, rather than breakable gadgets, can pay long-term benefits. For example, “Good cookware not only enhances the quality of my cooking… it’s also an incredible joy to use,” writes Ina Garten, author of the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks and cooking programs. “It’s not about disposable products; it’s about buying things you can use for a lifetime, and then pass on to your children.” RE-GIFT. Ingram has no problem redirecting a gift she has received, but cannot use, to someone who can. After all, antique malls and thrift shops—where many people enjoy browsing and shopping—are full of items that were once given as gifts. Nan Fischer, an eco-broker in New Mexico who contributes to TheGoodHuman.com, likes the idea of repurposing gently used items as gifts, as long as she knows it’s something the recipient would enjoy— perhaps a vintage purse or brooch, a hard-to-find book or a guitar for someone just starting to take lessons. “We can calculate our carbon footprint based on our home energy bills, the food we eat and the cars we drive,” she comments. “The embodied energy spent in purchasing new items needs to be considered just as heavily. If we are buying used items, embodied energy is not expended.”
ties while honoring business associates and making shopping meaningful—and simpler—for us.
When we know that the time and money we spent shopping have not only pleased the recipients, but have also done good in the world, it places our efforts in a new and brighter light. “As we get away from materialism,” sums up Urbanska, “the focus for Christmas and Hanukkah can return to its real spiritual meaning.”
Search for sustainable products via the GoodGuide iPhone app that scans barcodes to confirm if a
Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
Personal Computer
product is green.
Training & Troubleshooting Fo r Wo m e n
HELPING TO GREEN THE PLANET. “Compact fluorescent light bulbs, rechargeable batteries and reusable shopping bags make great stocking stuffers,” says Wanda Urbanska, co-author of Less is More, and presenter of Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska, on PBS. “Using these and other eco-friendly products throughout the year is guaranteed to keep you on Santa’s ‘good list.’” Another idea is proffering a gift certificate for a monthly or seasonal subscription to a community supported agriculture (CSA) group. This sends regards and love to the recipient each week throughout the local growing season, when they happily receive their weekly bag full of fresh local produce; it’s a gift with multiple benefits for local families, farmers, economies and the environment.
The Computer Fairy: • speeds up your computer & backs up your precious files • teaches you to send emails & use the internet • fixes your wireless connections & more “I don’t just fix your computer. When I leave your home, your computer not only runs better, but you feel better!”
Because Your Computer Wants You To Succeed
Aliza Wolfe
(203) 554-5975
natural awakenings
November 2010
37
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
B
Susan Harrick
BRIANA SALON Beautiful, Safe Hair Color
Feng Shui
• no ammonia or parabens
1 hour special: $80
• no scalp staining or discomfort
Set up your home or office for success & harmony in 2011!
FREE Glaze with any Color Treatment (a $40 value)
Gift Certificates Available
15 Square Acre Dr, Stamford 203.461.9543
Spiritual Boutique offering a grand and eclectic gift assortment
Gifts for the Body, Mind & Spirit
jewelry • books • angels aromatherapy • goddesses Native American Art
Visit during the holidays and enter to win a $50 gift certificate 452 Main Street, Ridgefield. 203.438.7146.
38
Fairfield County Edition
203.451.8118 SusanHarrick.com
NA readers receive 10% all Yoga Accessories 45 Padanaram Rd, Danbury 203.947.9187 NoPlaceLikeOM.net
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Receive a free Ayurvedic assessment and 20% off Gift Certificates for marma head & foot massages & Ayurvedic facials 5 Wall St, Norwalk (above Fat Cat Joe) 914.844.4294
ifloat is the ultimate gift for relaxation and sheer bliss
Mention this ad to receive 20% off holiday gift cards 163 Main St, Westport (above the Coach store) 203.226.7378 Visit ifloatspa.com to learn more about our unique floatation therapy
inspiration
The Gratitude Campaign A Simple Gesture from the Heart Says it All by Scott Truitt
S
hortly after 9/11, I began a practice of approaching military personnel whenever I see them in public to thank them for serving for us. Most times, it has been a wonderful experience for both of us. Occasionally, however, it has felt a bit awkward, for reasons that are not always apparent in the moment. Other times, I couldn’t muster up the nerve to approach them at all. What has been consistent is that every time I’ve done it, they seem very appreciative of the gesture, and I have always felt better for having expressed my gratitude. It can be difficult for some people to approach strangers this way, because many of us have been socialized since childhood not to talk to people we don’t know, much less open our hearts to thank them for defending our very freedom to be whoever we want to be. My occasional reluctance and awkwardness in these situations made me think that it would be nice if we civilians had a gesture or sign, similar to a military salute, that we could use to express our gratitude quickly and easily, without having to even approach a stranger. I did some research and found a sign that originated in 18th-century France. The Sign, which some are now calling The Gratitude Sign, begins by placing your hand over your heart, and then bringing your hand down and out in front of you, bending your arm at the elbow (not the wrist), and ending with your hand at about your belly button, slightly facing the person you wish to thank. Fully translated, it means, “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.” My next challenge was how to spread the message. I called a client,
the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks, and told them I wanted to share this sign with people as a means of expressing their gratitude when circumstances might not allow for a verbal thank-you. The Seahawks suggested that I make a short video they could air during their games. So, I partnered with Amy Sedgwick of Mouse House Productions, in Seattle, to create the videos at GratitudeCampaign.org. Photo courtesy of Carrie Robinson Since our video first aired in 2007, an estimated 30 to 40 serving our communities, from local to million people have seen it, and many global. If you appreciate their service, are now using The Sign throughout the give them The Sign. Say, “Thank you, world. from the bottom of my heart.” I’m often asked if The Sign is limited to honoring military personnel. Scott Truitt is the founder of Not at all. Look around, and I’m sure GratitudeCampaign.org. AWAKENINGS_QuarterPg Nov2010_HVS PM K_CT par 2007 9/14/10 that HVWS you’llOpenHouse find lots ofNATURAL people who are
OPEN HOUSE
Confident Children
Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00pm
C a pa b l e S t u d e n t S 40 Dodgingtown Rd. Newtown, CT 06470 203.364.1113 www.waldorfct.org
Featuring the Waldorf school curriculum Grades 1 - 8.
Accredited by CAIS and AWSNA CompaSSionate adultS
Please RSVP: 203.364.1113 natural awakenings
November 2010
39
fitbody
purpose of fitness, when it is used in Nordic pole walking.
Extreme Versatility Just the names of Henry David Thoreau or John Muir evoke the romantic image of a nature lover wandering the virgin landscape, hiking staff in hand. This is a goal that we can all still achieve, given suitable surroundings. From a fallow tree limb to a finely machined, telescoping rod, hundreds of models are available to aid in tackling mountain, forest or stream, including those that sport attached seats or fold up for backpacking. Some aficionados even collect them. Besides saving us from a spill into a babbling brook, poles come in handy for testing the depth of water, knocking down spider webs, parting bushes and fending off wild animals. They can also be used to dislodge a piece of ripe fruit from its branch. From day to day, using a pair of trekking poles saves strain on the knees, especially during descents, according to the American Hiking Society. In skiing, other key considerations come into play. Jen Butson, director of public affairs at Ski Vermont (SkiVermont. com), explains: “Poles are used to enable the skier to gain
WALK SOFTLY
… and Carry the Right Stick by Martin Miron
T
he mythical Riddle of the Sphinx asks, “What is it that walks on four legs in the morning, two at midday and three in the evening?” The answer is man, who starts out crawling, then walks upright, and finally needs the assistance of a cane. Specialized sticks and poles have also evolved over the ages for use in pursuit of recreational fitness. Whatever the technology, the primary function of any type of pole is to retain or regain one’s balance. Whether schussing a frozen ski slope or making the ascent of a rocky hillside easier, that extra leg can serve as a pivotal accessory. The instrument itself can even be turned directly to the
40
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
more speed, as well as improve balance. Alpine ski poles help with improving the timing of the more advanced ski turns in steeper terrain, or in moguls, serving as an extended platform for better balance.” Regarding another popular winter pastime, hiking in showshoes, Butson elaborates on the similar, yet distinctive benefits. “When snowshoeing, poles also provide stability and balance in varied terrain, deeper snow conditions and during side-slope traverses. Poles further serve to engage the upper body of the fitness-minded snowshoer, offering a total body workout and incremental caloric expenditure.”
A unique regimen called Nordic pole walking was brought to the United States in 2004, via Naples, Florida. Klaus Schwanbeck, Ph.D., a German track coach, has devised a way to adapt ski-like movements to provide a low impact, aerobic routine. Naples Community Hospital (NCH) was the first to train instructors under Schwanbeck’s tutelage. NCH Group Fitness Coordinator Bobbie Lee Gruninger says, “The benefits are that you can burn a high ratio of body fat. You get the heart rate in the mid-range and it stays in the mid-range the entire time, because of the speed and distance that you’re walking. We do about seven miles out on the beach.” Any climate will do, as long the attire is appropriate. Don’t just buy the lightweight, adjustable poles and have at it, though. As Gruninger advises, “It’s important to be trained properly to do Nordic pole walking, because a lot of people just dig the pole in and take big steps, and they don’t get the rotation in their upper body. It’s not really much like skiing.” (Video lesson at PoleWalkingUSA.com). Rather, specific technique is required. Gruninger points out, “With Nordic pole walking, the poles have to be adjusted so that when you put the pole on the ground, you want your elbow right at your waist and your wrist will be slightly lower than that. If you’re doing it correctly, your shoulders are actually slightly rotating side-to-side, which engages the outer obliques in the core.” In addition to facilitating an abdominal workout, results include an overall toning effect on the entire body. Gruninger notes that pole walking provides an acceptable, low-impact cardiovascular routine for people recovering from injury, as well. Whatever the season or reason, there is a pole designed to help sportsters remain upright. Adventure, excitement and athletics are all on tap as we take care to use this versatile extra appendage gently and wisely. Martin Miron is a freelance writer in Naples, FL. Contact him at emem.creative@gmail.com.
ADVERTISE WITH MONEY MAILER of the CT GOLD COAST: Call Stu or Sharon (203) 504-2709 3761215312610
New Nordic Workout
Psychic Readings is now in
Greenwich & westport Psychic Readings is now in Greenwich. Psychics have been guiding people on all walks of life for centuries. As far back as Nostradamus, psychics have been part of the world’s culture and history. Many have chosen psychic power to lead them through difficult times. In the modern age Nancy Reagan and the British Royal Family are just a few examples of notable people who choose psychics to get a fresh perspective on life . . . Janet has been doing readings successfully in Connecticut for over 20 years. She offers a variety of readings including Tarot, Clairvoyant and Full Life as well as Spiritual Guidance, Natural Healing and Life Coaching.
Call for an Appointment!
203.629.0155 Greenwich 203.840.1338 Westport Special Reading Only
$50
With this Ad Only. Expires 11/7/10.
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~ Buddha natural awakenings
November 2010
41
wisewords
Living in Community A Conversation with Diana Leafe Christian on Practical Cohousing by Linda Sechrist
D
iana Leafe Christian is a consultant, workshop leader and author of Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities and Finding Community: How to join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community. Her message is timely.
How does living in cohousing differ from an intentional community?
42
Fairfield County Edition
In conducting the research to write my books, I discovered that cohousers know little about the intentional community movement. Typically, cohousers are primarily focused on buying or building a single-family or multi-family house within a nice community, and generally do not know one another prior to the purchase. In exceptional instances, people can work with a developer to create a deed-to-own community with individual housing units and
eNaturalAwakenings.com
common areas. Cohousers are generally professional couples with two incomes, retired couples and single women. Typically, they must accept anyone who can afford the purchase price and meet the terms of the sale, even if it becomes obvious that the buyers are the type of people who like to break the rules. An intentional community is a group of people with a common purpose; they have chosen to live together and work cooperatively to create a lifestyle that reflects shared core values. They may share a single residence or live in a cluster of dwellings. They may live together in a single residence, a suburban or urban neighborhood, or on rural land.
What are the key benefits of living in an ecovillage or intentional community? Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of living in an ecovillage such as Earthaven, where I live, near Asheville, North Carolina, is how we reduce the ecological footprint by sharing resources. We co-own and
share large items, such as the tractor used in growing a lot of our food. Sharing food and eating together also translates into a reduced food bill, because we buy in bulk at volume discounts. At Earthaven, we live off the grid, in passive solar homes we built without bank loans, and rely on well water, composting toilets and water-harvesting systems. All of these factors make us a more ecologically sustainable community. We are an intentional community that lives deliberately to increase community members’ happiness and wellness by harmonizing our ecological values and lifestyle. Many well-documented studies have proven that people who have frequent interaction with others enjoy higher levels of health. Knowing that many supportive, extended community members are there for you is good for everyone, especially elders.
susan harrick
Feng Shui
Change Your Environment Change Your Life
203.451.8118 • SusanHarrick.com
call today for an appointment for your home or business
peace
harmony
wealth
success
“A treatment with Yan
Who does well living in an intentional community? You will flourish and grow in an intentional community if you know how to listen with an open heart, are self-confident and happy with yourself, want to make the world a better place, and are willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in. Attitudes like “I love what you are doing here; how can I help?” or “I don’t know the answer, but I could learn something here,” warm the hearts of community members. However, if your drill sergeant perspective includes a 10-point plan for the fools you think you are living with, you won’t do well. Generally, retired CEOs who bark orders or expect immediate compliance with their suggestions are without the humility necessary to live in community.
health
keeps your pain away”
Yan Ting, Doctor of Acupuncture YOUR BEST PAIN SPECIALIST
Hurry!
Feel Good
Fine & Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist
act now ▼
100%
Visit
2003watts.com
203-558-6169
Westport ▪ Danbury, CT Brewster ▪ Carmel, NY
What are the most common misconceptions about living in community? I have found that many have an idealized and unrealistic vision. Often, their emotionally charged projections include experiences they wish they could have had within their family of origin. While their hearts and souls yearn for a better world and a more heart-filled and fulfilling way to live, they are quite certain about what that looks like and how it will play out in community. Although community provides more neighborliness and mutual care, friendship, cooperation and collaboration than mainstream culture, it is not therapy that will change deepseated childhood traumas. Community life, which can be conducive to a more nurturing and congenial life, is interspersed with lots of conflict. Successful participants discover that the longer they live in community, the more they learn to negotiate in more skillful and kindhearted ways. Others are quick to learn that avoidance, aggressiveness and bullying simply don’t work. Living in community allows you to grow as a person and learn what you are really like, from the perspectives of others who are willing to give feedback and appreciation. It’s the longest, most intensive personal growth workshop you will ever take.
203.947.3542 Appointments available in Brookfield, CT & NYC
ABeccariaLAc@gmail.com www.LotusFlowerAcupunctureCenter.com
To learn more visit: DianaLeafeChristian.org. natural awakenings
November 2010
43
naturalpet
a child, with a limited ability to metabolize and detoxify certain foods, thereby rendering them potentially toxic.”
Rumors of Harm
HOME RECIPES
HUMAN FOODS ARE GOOD FOR PETS by Carla Soviero
Y
ou may have heard this warning: Keep pets away from chocolate; garlic, onions and chives; Macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins and currants; and alcohol… because if a dog or cats eats even a morsel of these human foods, it could be fatal. Fortunately, the calming counsel of Dr. Carol Osborne, a world-renowned veterinarian and leading authority on
44
Fairfield County Edition
alternative and holistic veterinary medicine, offers new understanding: “These foods have the ability to become a toxic threat if continually fed to pets,” she advises, “with the exception of grapes, raisins, currants and alcohol, which should be entirely avoided.” That’s not to say that these foods are good for pets, but most are far from deadly. For example, chocolate contains theobromine which, as a cousin to caffeine, may cause signs of hyperactivity, including an elevated heart rate and/or seizures. Grapes, raisins and currants, if eaten in sufficient quantities, can damage pet kidneys; the exact toxic mechanism remains unknown. Onions and garlic have the potential to damage red blood cells, leading to anemia. So, while we don’t feed these routinely, a little onion powder or garlic in a pet’s meal or the accidental bite of chocolate off the floor, are generally not issues to cause concern. Osborne explains that liver function in dogs and cats is less efficient in its ability to detoxify certain foods when compared to the liver capabilities of an adult person. “The liver detoxifies what people and pets eat,” she says. “In pets, liver function is similar to that of
eNaturalAwakenings.com
The concept of killer pet foods escalated into a crisis when Menu Foods, a Canadian-based manufacturer of many pet foods, recalled its products in 2004 and 2007, creating the biggestever pet food recall in U.S. history. The recalled pet foods contained wheat gluten contaminated with two chemicals: melamine (used to make plastics); and cyanuric acid (used to sanitize pool water). Both were added as cost-saving bulk agents. The lethal mix of these two chemicals caused acute kidney failure, resulting in death for 250,000 pets. Menu Foods ultimately paid $24 million to compensate affected pet owners. “Heightened awareness and demand for quality pet foods skyrocketed after the recalls,” remarks Osborne. “It’s frightening that cyanuric acid is still being legally added to pet food. It artificially boosts protein levels and misleads pet owners as to true protein content, while camouflaging a toxic chemical at the same time. Updated manufacturing guidelines and safety regulations are essential to ensure quality and safety of pet food ingredients. Unfortunately, both are lacking.” She further notes that slaughterhouse floor scraps, considered inedible for human consumption, comprise the bulk of ingredients in pet foods, regardless of the label or price. Clever pet food names are often misleading, she says. Unlike “certified organic,” holistic and natural are marketing terms which, when used on pet food labels, guarantee nothing about content or quality.
A Sound Solution Osborne’s professional experience, training and research validate the fact that feeding our pets homemade foods
similar to those we enjoy is a sound, healthy choice. “A meal of chicken, sweet potato and broccoli, for example, is as good for pets as it is for people,” advises Osborne. “Don’t be afraid to prepare meals made of human foods for your pets. In addition to offering honest pet nutrition, it helps curb pricey pet food bills.” Her clients have found that simple recipes save time and money, help to avoid emergency room visits and promote health and wellness. Homemade canine cuisine made of equal portions of a lean protein, such as chicken, turkey, beef, veal, duck, fish or eggs; long-acting carbohydrates, like potatoes, rice, pasta or oatmeal; and fresh vegetables, including broccoli, spinach, green beans, lima beans, peas and carrots are ideal. For “allergic” dogs, modify to 50 percent protein and 50 percent veggies, cutting the carbs. Cats require more protein than dogs, so 80 percent lean protein and 20 percent veggies is purr-fect. Owners can prepare pet meals raw or cooked. Cooking options include broiling, boiling, frying, baking and grilling. Mix, and add a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil; the oil enhances the smell and taste of a pet’s food and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Don’t forget to season a pet’s meal so it smells good. The three top flavors most pets enjoy are barbecue, pasta sauce and low-sodium tamari. Osborne balances homemade pet meals with a reputable vitamin-mineral, antioxidant supplement. Carol Osborne is America’s first veterinarian to be a board certified anti-aging diplomat. She founded the American Pet Institute, created Pet Anti-Aging Wellness Systems (PAAWS) and authored Naturally Healthy Dogs and Naturally Healthy Cats. Her research has pioneered new therapies to treat and prevent age-related degenerative disease and promote optimum health and longevity for pets. Visit CarolOnPets.com. Carla Soviero is a freelance writer in Naples, FL. Contact her at mscarla11@gmail.com.
All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. ~ Henry Ellis
natural awakenings
November 2010
45
CAT & CANINE CUISINE
Coming in December
Y
ou can prepare a homemade diet for your pet as easily as for your family, according to Dr. Carol Osborne, veterinarian extraordinaire. She notes that these recipes will help keep your family’s furry, four-legged companions happy and healthy. Here are a few of Dr. Carol’s tried-and-true kitchen creations that will treat our beloved pets to fivestar, lip smacking-good nourishment. They’ll thank you for years to come and be barkin’ and purrin’ for more.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, parmesan, oregano, nutmeg, pepper and remaining 2 tbsp of parsley; stir well. 5. Place 2 cups of the tomato sauce mixture in the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the lasagna and sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers of sauce, noodles, ricotta and mozzarella. 6. Top with the remaining 2 cups of sauce and 1 cup mozzarella, sprinkled evenly over last layer.
FOR DOGS
AWAKENING CONSCIOUSNESS Natural Awakenings brings you insights for enlightened living in our special holiday edition.
Beef & Veggie Laboradoodle Lasagna Makes 8 portions 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground round beef 5 cups tomato sauce 4 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley 3½ cups ricotta cheese 1 cup chopped cooked spinach, drained ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 tbsp dried oregano ¾ tsp ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 lasagna noodles, cooked until not quite tender 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
For more information about advertising and how you can participate, call
203.885.4674 46
Fairfield County Edition
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef, crumbling it into the skillet. Cook; stir occasionally, until it is browned. Drain, and set aside. 3. Place the tomato sauce in a sauce pan. Add the beef and 2 tbsp parsley, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. eNaturalAwakenings.com
7. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil, place it on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake an additional 20 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to stand 10 to 15 minutes or until it reaches room temperature before serving. 8. Note: For individual frozen portions, cut the baked lasagna into 8 pieces, placed in freezer containers with lids. Freeze only when cool. To reheat, defrost, cover with aluminum foil to bake at 350° F for 20 minutes.
Sesame Chow-Chow Chicken & Asparagus Pasta Makes 6 portions 8 ounces linguine 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp brown sugar 6 tbsp chunky peanut butter ¼ cup soy sauce 6 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp hot chili oil 2 boneless, skinned and cooked chicken breast halves 5 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed 1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and diced into ¼-inch pieces 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguine, cook at a rolling boil
until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Shepherd’s Salmon-nSesame
2. Place the garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, peanut butter and soy sauce in a food processor. Process for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly add the sesame and hot chili oils through the feed tube and process until well-blended.
2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 salmon steaks (8 ounces each) 1 tbsp sesame seeds ½ tsp celery seeds Sesame butter, chilled
3. Shred the chicken into 2-inch julienne strips, and then toss with the linguine. Add the sauce plus 4 tbsp of the sesame seeds and toss to coat well. 4. Cut the asparagus on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths. Blanch in a sauce pan of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, rinse under cold water and pat dry. 5. Place the linguine and chicken in a large, flat serving bowl and arrange the asparagus on top. Sprinkle with cucumber and remaining 1 tbsp sesame seeds. 6. Serve at room temperature.
Shepherd’s Spicy Breakfast Turkey & Egg Patties Makes 12 patties 1¼ lbs ground turkey ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dried thyme leaves ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp dried red pepper flakes, crushed Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tbsp dried bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1. Combine all ingredients except the oil in a large mixing bowl; stir well, but do not over mix. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. 2. Shape the turkey mixture into 12 patties about 2½ inches in diameter. 3. Heat the oil in a large skillet, brown the patties over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet and continue to cook, turning the patties occasionally, until they are crisp and cooked thoroughly, about 6 minutes.
Feline Creamy Chicken Delight Consists of 80 percent meat, 20 percent veggies 5 ounces baked chicken breast 2 tbsp creamed corn 2 tsp finely grated zucchini
1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the salmon, turning to coat well in the mixture. Let stand, loosely covered, 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 350° F. 3. Spread out the sesame and celery seeds on a baking pan. Place the pan in the oven and toast the seeds until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Check after 3 minutes; if the seeds are not done, shake the pan and continue to toast, but watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and set aside. 4. Broil the salmon steaks 8 minutes per side. Serve with sesame butter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame and celery seeds.
1. Mix all ingredients together, add ¼ tsp extra virgin olive oil to enhances the smell and taste (also a source of essential omega-3 fatty acids). 2. Season with low-sodium tamari sauce (the brown sauce Chinese carryout comes in), which is available at most local grocers.
Purrin’ Salmon Pate 6 ounces boneless, skinless salmon ½ cup finely chopped celery 1 envelope unflavored gelatin ¼ cup breadcrumbs 1 organic egg, beaten ½ cup distilled or spring water 1. Preheat oven to 325° F. 2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 3. Pack into a small fish-shaped mold and bake for 45 minutes. 4. Serve at room temperature.
Frosty Feline Fruity Delight
FOR CATS Cats are obligatory carnivores, unlike dogs and people, and most turn up their noses at anything that doesn’t offer a taste and smell to their liking. About 5.5 ounces of food per meal, twice a day, is ideal for most cats. Most cats are either meat eaters or fish eaters, although occasionally individuals enjoy meat and fish. Cats like chicken, chicken livers, lamb, beef, turkey, duck, veal and venison; many fish-loving cats relish salmon. Lean meat may be prepared in many ways— boiled, broiled, fried or grilled. Cats also enjoy vegetables such as puréed squash, puréed carrots, creamed corn and white asparagus tips.
2 tbsp organic yogurt 1 tbsp raw cut oats ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice 2 ounces fresh berries, mashed ½ mashed banana ¼ minced apple 1. Mix and blend the oats and banana. Add apples, orange juice and yogurt; mix; then add berries. 2. Serve fresh. Alternatively, freeze in ice cube trays and feed 1 fruit cube daily to keep kitty purring for more. Source: Recipes courtesy of Dr. Carol Osborne.
natural awakenings
November 2010
47
calendarofevents Calendar events must be received by November 5th (for December issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email FFCcalendar@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com for full details.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Family Karate Night 5:30-6:30pm w/ June Fagan. Also held 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29. $20 drop-in fee. Family 4 or more $60. Kindred Spirits/Redding location: 59 Ledgewood Rd. 203.563.9781.
Buddhist Chanting 4-5pm w/ June Fagan. Also held 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 and 11/30. Free. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Family Karate Night 5-6pm w/ June Fagan. Also held 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 and 11/30. $20 drop-in fee. Family 4 or more $60. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Karate for Students 35 and older 6-7pm w/ June Fagan. Also held 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 and 11/30. $20 drop-in fee. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Monthly EFT Class 7:30-9pm w/ Roberta Russell, LMT. 1st Tuesday monthly. Combining body-mind medicine with self-acupressure. $25. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Free Guided Meditation 1-1:45pm. Learn to meditate, relax and transport oneself away from the concerns and pressures of daily life. Replenish and center the mind and body. Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport. RSVP: 203.254.2633.
How to Reduce your Risk of C-section
Tuesday, November 16th at 7 PM the Greenwich YWCA, 259 East Putnam Ave. Greenwich. RSVP: ContactUs@RiversideOBGYN.com or 203.637.3337
RiversideOBGYN.com
3 Free classes with Lotus GardensYoga Schools students Also held 11/19. 4:30pm Surrender into the weekend; 5:45pm Root Yoga; 6:00pm Yoga Bonfire. Graceful Planet 7 Berkshire Rd. Sandy Hook. Phone: 860.354.6421. Prayer and Meditation in Buddhist Practice What’s in it for Us? 7-8:30pm. Father Robert Kennedy speaks on prayer and meditation in Buddhist practice and demonstrates the power of this practice in person. Wilton Library. RSVP: 203.762.3950 ext 234. Questions & Answers about Reiki 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Reiki talk w/ Q & A’s. Non-Reiki: 7-8:15pm. $5. Talk and Q & A for Reiki Practitioners: 8:15-9:30pm. $10. Angelic Healing Center. Norwalk. Preregister: 203.852.1150.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Brining a Turkey 11am-7:30pm. Also held 11/18. Stop in to Whole Foods Market in Darien to learn how to make brined turkeys with Brining Kits and Brining Bags. 150 Ledge Rd. Darien. 203.662.0577.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
5Rhythms Dance Class! ®
Dec 4 • 4-5:30pm
Using music from around the world, we dance through Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. Open to all ages, sizes and experience. Nu-Yoga Studio, 32-34 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Norwalk. Fee: $18 (students, $10)
203.209.0047; 5Rhythms.com Margaret@MargaretWagner.com Fairfield County Edition
free pregnancy lecture: Karen Zino, M.D. and Russell Turk, M.D.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
48
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Visit a fine coastal birding location at Sherwood Island State Park 8am. Afterwards join in touring the Pequot Library in Southportís rare collection of rare bird books, donations appreciated. Sherwood Island main parking lot. Westport. 203.247.2660. Support Group: Your Money or Your Life 10:30-noon. Step 6: Respecting oneís life energy: Minimizing spending. Transform oneís relationship with money utilizing book by Dominguez & Robin. Facilitator: Kristen Howard. $16 book. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Carving a Turkey 11am-3pm. Also held 11/20. Learn step by step how to carve a turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner! Come enjoy cooked turkey served with two side dishes. Whole Foods Market. 150 Ledge Rd. Darien. 203.662.0577. Prema Agni Healing Circle 1-3:30pm w/ June Fagan and Tracy Mignone. Free. Kindred Spirits. 3 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781. Sewing Workshop 2pm w/ Alexcia Patternson
eNaturalAwakenings.com
co-owner of Make & Mingle in Fairfield, for a Designer Tee Workshop. Bring a shirt, & create fabric flowers & appliqués for it. Free. Westport Library. Call Jaina Lewis to register: 203.291.4809. Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats 2 & 6pm. Come enjoy formidable feats of daring and high-flying acrobatics and explosive Kung Fu energy. $25. $20 under18 & over 62. Ridgefield Playhouse. 203.438.5795. More Truth Will Set You Free 3:30-6pm w/ Linda Drost. $40 Pre-Registered/$45 at Door. Free for 1st timers. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. 203.563.9781.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Power of Soul Session! 2-3pm w/ Nancy Elyze Brier and Alexander Kiszewski. Learn techniques in Soul Healing, Soul Song and Soul Dance to improve every aspect of oneís life. $11. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Conscious Parenting Workshop Session II 2-4pm. Learn practical tools and valuable information using principles of child development to help raise children with awareness and grace. $90/2 sessions. Ridgefield. Pre-registration required: 203.431.7759. Chakra Clearing 3:30-5:30pm. Anju Pandey will be talking about Chakras. Followed by an Angel Therapy session with Archangel Michael to clear away any negative, lower and toxic energies. $22. Pymander. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Spiritual Cinema Night 7pm. Movie Being There with Peter Sellers followed by discussion. Free. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 The Role of Spirituality in Mind/Body Medicine – East Meets West 9-10:30am w/ Robert A. F. “Tenzin” Thurman, PhD, Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University, Author, Former Tibetan Buddhist Monk. FREE. Greenwich Library’s Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich. Registration: 203.863.3627.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
OPEN HOUSE Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Tuesday, November 16 • 7pm Grades 1-8. Learn why Waldorf education is one of the largest & fastest growing non-sectarian educational initiatives worldwide. 1 Jaclin Rd, Newtown. RSVP 203.364.1113 WaldorfCt.org
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
1ST GREENWICH GREEN DRINKS!
Wed, Nov 10 5:30-7:30pm Connect with like-minded friends and contacts and share ideas and info about sustainable living. Every 2nd Wed. of the month
Boxcar Cantina, 44 Old Field Point Rd, Greenwich. Info: GreenDrinks.org/CT/Greenwich.
Easy Entertaining 3-7pm. Timing is everything. Stop in to learn what to serve guests while the Thanksgiving turkey is being cooked to perfection! Whole Foods Market. 150 Ledge Rd. Darien. 203.662.0577. Free Guided Meditation 7:30-8:30pm. Learn to meditate, relax and transport oneself away from the concerns and pressures of daily life. Replenish and center the mind and body. Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport. RSVP: 203.254.2633.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Whole Foods Market Grand Re-Opening Party 4-8pm. Storewide holiday tasting, Turkey Carving Demo, door prizes, live music, giveaways and more! The Connecticut Food Bank will be receiving 5% of our total day’s sales. 399 Post Rd. Westport. Caregiver Fitness FIT Chicks Workshop for Women 6-7pm w/ Linda Gottlieb, Certified Personal Trainer. Manage the stress and long hours. Guest speaker: Sharon Massafra Home Instead Senior Care. Free. Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. Shelton. 203.877.5270. Find Your Right Work: An interactive workshop 7-9:30pm. A practical, holistic approach to finding meaningful employment. The Graduate Institute of Bethany. $195/4 sessions, some scholarships available for the unemployed. For more info: 203.874.4252..
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Grounding & Zapping 6:30pm. Glen Colello shares information on grounding, what it means and how to use it. Zapping helps to enhance the healing processes in the body. Free. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. Fairfield. 203.292.8190.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Author: Steven Kotler 12pm. A Small Furry Prayer: Dog Rescue & the Meaning of Life, a remarkable insider look at the culture of dog rescue & the long history with dogs. Westport Library. Free. 203.291.4800.
Kinder Morning 8:45am. A sample class for parents and 3-6 year olds: imaginative play, watercolor painting, songs, creative movement, nutritious snack. Free. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School. 40 Dodgingtown Rd. Newtown. 203.364.9881.
Parenting the Middle School Child: What ís happening? 7pm. Kathleen Young seasoned Waldorf Teacher specializing in middle school will present. Donation: $10. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School. 1 Jacklin Rd. Newtown. 203.364.9881.
Meditation for World Peace 12:30-2pm w/ Theresa Joseph and Linda Fallo. $20. Kindred Spirits. 35 Danbury Rd. Wilton. Pre-registration required: 203.563.9781.
Healthy Body ~ Calm Mind
Peaceful Heart
• Anusara Style Yoga • Guided Meditation • Yoga for Golf • Pilates Mat Classes • Specialized Yoga Workshops • Private Instruction
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Natural Awakenings’ NATURAL CONNECTIONS NIGHT at Move2Wellness
Wednesday, November 17 • 7-9pm Learn about, and try various Therapeutic Massage modalities, Acupuncture, Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy. Thanksgiving Canned goods donation to benefit Danbury shelter. Free. 635 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield RSVP: 203.885.4674. Limited Space.
Metaphysical Movie Night 7pm. A Course In Miracles, The Movie, blends interviews from Guides in the ACIM community with a woman learning to use it. Love offering. Unity of Fairfield. 3 Main St. Norwalk. 203.855.7922.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 The Met Live in HD: Donizettiís Don Pasquale 1pm. Starring John Del Carlo and Anna Netrebko in this opera buffa (comic opera). $25. Adults. $20 for members, seniors and students. Ridgefield Playhouse. 203.438.5795. Lantern Walk 4pm. Parents and children age 2-6 years-old construct a lantern; puppet play, songs, and magical, lighted lantern procession. Material fee: $5. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School. 40 Dodgingtown Rd. Newtown. 203.364.9881.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Whitby School Open House 2pm. 969 Lake Ave. Greenwich. Contact: Nadia Meier. 203.869.8464.
Inner Change
Holistic Counseling
Practical Guidance to Access Your Natural Capacity to Heal Deni Weber, MA, LPC, D-CEP Fairfield County DWeber4@optonline.net
203.854.6744 www.nu-yoga.com 32-34 Main St. Suite 6, 2nd Flr. Norwalk, CT (across from McMahon Ford)
natural awakenings
203-544-6094
DeniWeber.com
November 2010
49
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Natural Awakenings’ NATURAL CONNECTIONS NIGHT
Bakery Pie Bonanza 11am-7:30pm. What Thanksgiving Dinner would be complete without pie. Stop into Whole Foods Market in Darien to sample all of the different pie selections. 150 Ledge Rd. 203.662.0577.
Sunday November 21st
Thursday, December 16 • 7pm
Community Drum Circle 7:30pm. Share the passion of rhythm with facilitator Randy Brody. Relieve stress, have fun. Drums provided. $15/$5 seniors and kids under 12. Norfield Grange. 12 Good Hill Rd. Weston. 203.544.7085.
The area’s biggest body-mind-spirit wellness fair — our 8th fantastic year! Just $10 online till Nov. 17 $15 at the door. Doubletree Hotel • Tarrytown, NY 10591
hosted by Vistar Foundation
An evening of Awakening Consciousness and light-filled celebration of artistic, dramatic, and musical offerings. Stamford. RSVP: 203.885.4674 Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
Join us on Facebook and we’ll directly alert you of upcoming happenings and events.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 The Littlest Pilgrims 10am & 1pm. Arts in Education musical based on the voyage of the first Pilgrims to the new world. $10. Ridgefield Playhouse. 80 East Ridge. Ridgefield. 203.438.5795. Alternatives to Medication for ADD/ADHD 10:30-11:30am. Dr. Shawn M. Carney discusses how specialty testing, dietary changes and nutritional supplementation can successfully treat patients. Free. Natureís Temptations. 32 Prospect St. Ridgefield. 800.723.2962. Open House Grades 1st-8th 7pm. Experience the Art of Education. Faculty, alumni and parents answer questions and offer insights from their experience. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School. 1 Jacklin Rd. Newtown. 203.364.9881. Pregnancy lecture: How to reduce your risk of C-section 7pm w/ Karen Zino, MD and Russell Turk, MD. Greenwich YWCA. 259 East Putnam Ave. Greenwich. RSVP: 203.637.3337. Don’t Go to Graduate School ~ unless you’re ready to transform your inner life! 7-9pm. A panel focused on the myths, opportunities, and challenges of graduate education. The Graduate Institute of Bethany. RSVP: 203.874.4252.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Search “Natural Awakenings magazine Fairfield County”
Climate Change, Disease & High Carbon Lifestyle 6:30pm.Dr. Peter Libre MD shares amazing information about the quality of life and choices of lifestyles. Free. Catch A Healthy Habit Café. 39 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.292.8190.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Free Guided Meditation 8:15-8:45am. Learn to meditate, relax and transport oneself away from the concerns and pressures of daily life. Replenish and center the mind and body. Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport. RSVP: 203.254.2633. 6 Free classes with Lotus Gardens Yoga Schools students 8:45am Inner Burn; 10 Space to Breathe; 11:15 Gentle Stretch; 2:30 Journey to Joy; 3:45 Soul Flow; 4:00 Third Eye. Graceful Planet. 7 Berkshire Rd. Sandy Hook. Phone: 860.354.6421.
50
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
AWAKEN Wellness FaiR
www.AwakenFair.com Vendors, Practitioners, Speakers: www.ThePractitioners.com Holiday Fair Preview Evening 7pm Adult-only evening of wine, cheese, and holiday shopping for unique gifts by local artisans. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School. 1 Jacklin Rd. Newtown. 203.364.9881.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Mindfulness and Healing: Working with Pain and Difficulty 10am-1pm. Dr. Paul Epstein, ND, explores the teachings of the Buddha and how the mindfulness practice can be integrated into the process of healing. $39. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. Holiday Fair 10am-3pm. Family event: Birds of Prey Show, Fairy Grotto, children’s crafts, puppet shows, unique gifts by local artisans. Admission free. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School. 1 Jacklin Rd. Newtown. 203.364.9881. Kirtan with Satya 7-9pm. Plus Manju offering Henna at Dew Yoga. Ecstatic chant, Yoga music, fun, community and good vibes! Suggested donation: $10. 923 High Ridge Rd. Stamford. 203.524.2919.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Protecting Your Space with Rev. Mary Yankee Time TBA. $27. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596. 4 Free classes with Lotus Gardens Yoga Schools students 9am. Go with the Flow; 10:15am. Speak Your Truth; 1pm. An Attitude of Gratitude; 2:30pm. Parasympathetic Pleasure. Graceful Planet. 7 Berkshire Rd. Sandy Hook. Phone: 860.354.6421.Creating the Perfect Centerpiece 11am7:30pm. Visit Whole Foods Market in Darien to see how to create easy inspirational seasonal centerpieces and festive touches for the holiday décor. 150 Ledge Rd. 203.662.0577. Tarot card play shop 3-5pm w/ Melissa Merendino. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
NATURAL AWAKENINGS
2011 Annual Resource Directory
Sign up by 11/15 for special values Don’t miss out on the most comprehensive and influential local directory of its kind! 203.885.4674 or Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Words of Power and the Law of Attraction 6:30-8pm w/ Deana Paqua. Use affirmations, prayers and blessings to improve oneís life and attract positive situations and people. $45 per person. Take Time Relaxation Center. Bethel. 203.972.2456.
TELL US HOW WE’RE DOING! To help us serve you better, please participate in our online survey. Visit our website at: NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Angels Card Reading for your self 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Introduction: Learn techniques to help one to connect with oneís angels. $28. Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk. Must preregister: 203.852.1150.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Ma Kirtan Chanting! 4-6pm. A high-energy evening of group chanting featuring Satya Franche and the harmonium. Drummers, flute players, and conch blowers are welcome. $10. Children free. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. RSVP: 203.854.5596.
THINK BEFORE YOU BUY:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatments with Natural Medicine 6:30-7:30pm. Dr. Shawn M. Carney provides perspectives on the cause of IBS and shares natural approaches for treatment. Free. Bring chair. Chamomille Natural Foods. 58 Newtown Rd. Danbury. 800.723.2962.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 Holiday Boutique & Wellness Fair 10-2pm. Chair massage, health screenings, skincare clinic, food tastings, home goods, jewelry, personalized items, raffle prizes and more! Free. Family Wellness Center. 702 Bridgeport Ave. Ste 305. Tracy: 203.673.2615.
1. Is it recycled or made from sustainable materials? 2. Is it resource saving? 3. Is it vintage or pre-owned? Asking these questions before you buy can help you make a green choice.
natural awakenings
November 2010
51
You’re Invited Natural Awakenings Magazine FREE monthly Natural Connections Night This month:
WEDNESDAY, November 17 • 7 - 9 p.m.
at Move2Wellness
635 Danbury Rd # 1 • Ridgefield • 203.403.2522 • Move2Wellness.com Move2Wellness wellness center in Ridgefield hosts a night of healing arts and thanks-giving as we learn about - and experience - various healing modalities including Therapeutic Massage, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and more. Guests are encouraged to bring in a canned goods donation for the benefit of the Dorothy Day Hospitality House soup kitchen in Danbury.
Each month you will have a new opportunity to: • learn about a variety of healing modalities • expand your personal and professional network to meet holistic practitioners and green living experts in the region • share wisdom and gain more insight into local options for wellness and life balance • engage in an opportunity to market yourself or business, ask questions and share information • be part of a growing community of individuals dedicated to health, wellbeing, and eco-friendly living
Next Month: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 • 7 pm Vistar Foundation in Stamford hosts an evening of Awakening Consciousness. Those who value Spirit, Heart and Unity are invited to come together for a light-filled celebration of artistic, dramatic, and musical offerings. Vistar is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Ron Friedman and Victoria Friedman, dedicated to the power and potential of collective consciousness for individual and global awakening. VistarFoundation.org. Fairfield County Edition eNaturalAwakenings.com Call to RSVP or for more information. 52 203.885.4674
ongoingevents
sunday Sunday Worship 11am-12:15pm. Doors open at 10:30am for Silent Prayer and Meditation. Worship service integrates music, prayer, healing, meditation, inspiration and Spirit Communication. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism. 293 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich. 203.637.4615. New Eckankar Class: The Call of Soul 11am12:30pm. 3rd Sunday monthly. Book discussion. Learn to go inside oneself because this is the source of all Truth. Newtown. Register: 203.417.8434. Meditation 7pm. Led by rotating practitioners. Free. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.
monday Pilates Mat Class 9am w/ Megan Bascom, Instructor. Basic level class focused on the principles of Pilates including alignment, breath, and core strengthening. A great place to start or strengthen technique. $20. Black Rock Pilates. 2889 Fairfield Ave. RSVP: 203.335.1987. Group Cycling Classes 9:15am. Also on Saturday & Sunday. Various times thru-out the week. Enjoy different instructors for each class. All levels welcome. No-Limit Health & Fitness. 1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. Call for complete scheduling: 203.775.8548. Svaroopa® Stress Relief Yoga 9:30am, 11am & 5:45pm w/ Mazie. Rejuvenating and blissfilled (yin & yang) asana and pranayama practice unravels tension, increase circulation, flexibility, energy, enhancing immune system. $20. $150/10 classes. Catch Your Breath. Fairfield. 203.255.9111. A Course in Miracles, The Workbook Lessons 10am w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. An opportunity to go deeper into the lessons within a group. All levels welcome. Love offering. Unity of Fairfield. 3 Main St. Norwalk. Above Ford dealership. 203.855.7922. The EDGE Learning System 5 & 6pm. Ages 6-12. Groups enhance the child’s motor, speech, reading, math, social and visual skills improving grades, performance and self esteem. $50. Total Learning and Therapy Center. Trumbull. 203.268.8852. Open Level Vinyasa Yoga w/ Nina 5:15-6:15pm. Also held 8/9, 8/16, 8/23. 4/classes $60. Drop in $17. Maria Fiore Dance Studio. 201 Summer St. Downtown Stamford. Call: 914.393.9221. Intermediate Yoga Class at Nu~Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Also on Wednesdays. Welcome to a yoga class created for intermediate
better posture, and stress relief. $20. Dew Yoga. Stamford. 203.274.5085.
level students. Connect to inner calm and emerge refreshed and renewed.$20. 32-34 Main St. Ste. 6. Norwalk. 203.854.6744. Meditation Class 6:45-7:30pm. Every Monday evening. Come explore guided meditation methods with a wonderful group of dedicated practitioners. Donation. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364. The Thought Exchange 7pm w/ David Friedman. A support group based on having new thoughts. What if what one’s life just mirrors one’s thoughts? Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. Norwalk. 203.855.7922. Intro to Yoga w/ Barbara 7pm. Learn basic postures to help strengthen the body and relax the mind. 6 classes/$96. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown. 203.364.0851.
Gentle Hatha Yoga w/ Letty 5:45-7pm. All ages & abilities. $20/class. Classes ongoing. Greenwich Senior & Arts Center. 2nd Fl. Meeting Room. 299 Greenwich Ave. 203.862.6750. Latin - Creative Dance Workout/Weightloss Class 6pm w/ Maria Fiora, 20 year professional latin dnacer. Energize, tone and have fun. $15 drop in. 201 Summer St. Stamford. 203.353.4363. Town of Bridgeport Green Drinks 6-8pm. 4th Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of green-minded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Bridgeport. Call for Location: 203.536.4695. Town of Fairfield Green Drinks 6-8pm. 1st Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. The Shack. 2070 Post Rd. Fairfield. 203.536.4695.
Gentle/Intermediate Yoga 7:30pm. Kripalu/ Vinyasa Style. $12/class or 8 classes/$80. Jazzercise Fitness Studio. 633 Hope St. Stamford. 203.845.8856.
Christian Yoga 6:15-7:30pm w/ Becky Bell. The Saffron & Crimson Studio guides participants through the physical practice of vinyasa (yoga-flow) & rooted in the spirituality of a contemplative Christian life. $17. 471 North St. Greenwich. 951.751.4171.
Introduction to Yoga 7:30-9pm w/ Gloria Owens. Never tried yoga or would like a refresher on the basics! Kripalu-certified teacher Gloria Owens makes learning yoga safe, fun and accessible. $20. YogaSpace. 777 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.6220.
Beginners Yoga class at Nu-Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Uplifting class to learn about yoga, reduce stress and clearing the mind. This class includes postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. Sign up is on-going. $20. Norwalk. Sally: 203.854.6744. Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) Class 6:30pm w/ Cliff Martin. Integrated Healthcare Associates. 992 High Ridge Rd. 3rd Fl. Stamford. Info: 203.750.0731.
tuesday Svaroopa® Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation w/ Mazie 9:30am 5:45 & 7pm. Meditation. Explore powerful, bliss-filled, healing Svaroopa® Yoga and Pranayama. Eliminate pain & stress. $20 or $150/10 classes. Catch Your Breath Yoga Center. Fairfield. RSVP: 203.255.9111. Pilates Plus w/ Sally Grillo 9:30-10:30am. Pilates exercises enhance health, strengthen muscles and create length throughout the body. For all levels with modifications for injuries and limitations. $20. Nu-Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Suite 6 Norwalk. 203.854.6744. Iyengar Style Yoga 9:30-10:45am w/ David Schoenberg. Beginners Class (does not mean easy, but accommodating with use of props). Practice asanas and pranayama: develop strength, balance, poise. $15. Redding Meditation Center. 9 Picketts Ridge. Redding. 203.544.1090. Kid’s Dance Party by Junior Jazzercise 4-4:45 pm. Kids 6-11 experience the joy of physical movement as they dance to specially choreographed age-appropriate routines to today’s most popular music. $79 for 6 weeks. Westover Elementary, Stamford. Call for start date 203.977.5214. Feldenkrais® classes 5:45-6:45pm. Lisa Shufro, certified instructor, leads this gentle tune-up for mind and body. Great for flexibility,
Yoga at First Presbyterian Church 6-7pm. All levels & drop-ins welcome. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga. Wear exercise clothes. $10. Fish Church Lounge. 1101 Bedford St. Stamford. Info: 203.550.8811. HEAL Support Circle 6:30-8pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Brookfield Town Hall. For info call 203.305.2137. Qi Gong/Reiki Meetup 6:30-8:30pm. Study alternative healing modalities, concentrating on Reiki, chi gung, meditation and mantra w/ Andy Sinn. $15. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364. Beginners Yoga 7-8:15pm w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RYT. Come explore the magic of a Kripalu Yoga class. Guaranteed to better afterwards. All levels welcome. Drop-Ins encouraged! Harmony Yoga Studio. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672. HIV/AIDS Education Support Group 7-8:15pm w/ Rodney Mailloux, MS LADC. For those affected and infected, and any related substance abuse and lifestyle issues. Free. APGD. 30 West St. Danbury. 203.778.2437. Lyme Disease Support Group 7-8:30pm. 3rd Tues monthly. Informational, emotional and
natural awakenings
November 2010
53
experiential support to cope with the mind-body distress of chronic illness. Free. Weston Library, 56 Norfield Rd. Register with Deni Weber: 203.544.6094. Acupuncture, Health & Greening The Environment 7-8:30pm weekly talks with acupuncturist Ingri Boe-Wiegaard. Free. Location varies; Wilton, Bethel & Fairfield. Call Ingri for info: 203.259.0166. MMA Classes (Standup Fighting & Grappling) 7:15-8:30pm. Also on Thursdays. Sensei Robert Neal, ranked #1 Masters Level, National Title Holder. $10 per class. No-Limit Health & Fitness. 1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.8548. Reiki Share: Give and Receive Reiki 7:309:30pm w/ USUI Reiki Master/Teacher Jane Russo. All levels of Reiki and beginners are welcome to attend. Cost $10. Jane Russo’s Wellness Room Clinton Ave. Stratford. 203.377.7984. Back Yard Beekeepers 7:30pm. Last Tuesday monthly January-June and September-November. BYBA’s provides its membership with practical info on how to’s of beekeeping. 6:30pm for new beekeepers. Free. Norfield Church. Community Rm. 64 Norfield Rd. Weston. Exchange Reiki/Healing Circle 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays w/Gigi Benanti, Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher. Reiki circle for all levels of Reiki Practitioners only. Percentage is given to Charity. $10. Angelic Healing Center. Norwalk. Please pre-register: 203.852.1150. Tai Chi & Chi Gong 7:30-8:45pm w/ Susan Bradley. Combines Tai Chi form and Chi Gong moves to promote health, strength and tranquility. Susan Bradley is a respected scholar, practitioner and teacher. All levels. $20. YogaSpace. 777 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.6220. Psychic Circle 7:30-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. Come play in the psychic world. Enjoy tapping into intuition; connect to guides and deceased loved ones. No experience necessary; everyone can play. $25. Info: Melanie Barnum, CH. 203.451.0914. Hatha Yoga at JCC 8-9pm. A practice of physical postures and breathing exercises helping to bring balance into the body and mind. $11 per class. JCC. 4200 Park Ave. Bridgeport. More info: 203.650.3722.
wednesday Early Morn Yoga 8-9am w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RTY. Start the day with this motivating Kripalu style class. Mixed level class. Drop-Ins encouraged. Harmony Yoga Studio. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672. Latin - Creative Dance Workout/Weightloss Class 9am w/ Maria Fiora, 20 year professional latin dnacer. Energize, tone and have fun. $15 drop in. 201 Summer St. Stamford. 203.353.4363. Kripalu Yoga 9:30am. Relax, refresh and renew w/ Kat Barton, 500 hour Kripalu Professional Level Yoga Teacher. $10 w/class card, $16.99
54
Fairfield County Edition
walk-ins. The Graceful Planet. Newtown. 203.426.8215. A Course in Miracles 10am. Also Thursday at 7pm. Facilitated by Joan Goss. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922. Yoga for 50 to Infinity 10:45am. Cost is only $1. Bethel Senior Center. Municipal Center. 1 School St. Bethel. 203.792.3048. Gentle Chair Yoga for Every-Body Class 121pm w/ Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, CIYT. Gentle yoga increases relaxation while decreasing pain and stress. $18 drop-in/$80 for 5 classes. Associated Neurologists of Southern CT. Fairfield. Registration required: 203.333.1133 ext. 152. Weekly Back School 1:30pm w/Dr. Christopher Mascetta. Free. Ridgefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 10 South St., Ste. 205, Ridgefield. RSVP – seating limited: 203.431.1688. Wilton Famers Market 2-6pm. Enjoy an assortment of locally grown fruits, vegetables, free range eggs, homemade jams, herbs, cut flowers, organic teas, and wonderfully scented soaps. Wilton Library. 137 Old Ridgefield Rd. Wilton. 203.762.3950 ext. 213. Girls Get Your Groove On 4–5pm. Improve balance, increase flexibility, enhance cardiovascular endurance through hip-hop, street jam, and funk moves choreographed to today’s hottest music. $79 for 6 weeks. Jazzercise Fitness Center of Stamford, 633 Hope St. Call for start date 203.977.5214. Green Drinks Greenwich 5:30-7:30pm. Greenwich is joining the vibrant Green Drinks movement! Every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Boxcar Cantina, 44 Old Field Point Rd, Greenwich. 203.661.4774. Town of Norwalk Green Drinks 6pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Fat Cat Pie. 9-11 Wall St. Norwalk. 203.536.4695. Middle Eastern Belly Dance 6-7:30pm. Advanced Level. Instructor: Riskallah Riyad. First class free. A Common Ground. 346 Main St. Danbury. 203.267.1677. Town of Stamford Green Drinks 6-8pm. 4th Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of greenminded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Stamford Marriott Hotel. 243 Tresser Blvd. 203.536.4695. Journey within, Do you feel stuck? 7pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. Need support trying to begin something new? Support, intuitive insight, wisdom. Facilitator: Cindy Miller, intuitive. $20. Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown. Call: 203.426.9448. Reiki Share/Circle 7pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly w/ Hilda Swaby. Reiki for stress reduction and healing, supports changes in one’s world, balances the mind, body & spirit. Bring family and friends. Love Offering. Stamford. Call for directions: 203.554.1238.
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Kundalini Yoga and Meditation w/ Leesa 7:30pm. A blend of postures, kriyas, pranayama & meditation, which teaches the art of relaxation & self-healing. $17/class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown. 203.364.0851.
thursday Hatha Yoga Class 9:30-11am. Flowing with grace. This class takes a close look at aligning postures therapeutically to serve individual needs. $20. Nu~Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Ste 6. Norwalk. Contact: Sally Grillo: 203.854.6744. Yoga at First Presbyterian Church 6:157:15pm. Meditation, stretching, twists, inversions to gentle music in candlelight. Great for the stressed professional or mom. First Presbyterian Church, Lounge. 1101 Bedford St. Stamford. Questions: 203.550.8811. Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) Class 6:30pm w/ Cliff Martin. Integrated Healthcare Associates. 992 High Ridge Rd. 3rd Fl. Stamford. Info: 203.750.0731. A Course in Miracles 7pm. Also Wednesday at 10am. Facilitated by Joan Goss. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Fairfield County. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922. HEAL Support Circle 7-8:45pm. 2nd Thursday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Norwalk Library. For info call 203.305.2137. Mindfulness Meditation Group - The Best of Times is Now 7:15-8:45pm. 11/4, 11/11 & 11/18. Sitting practice, instruction, readings, teachings and integration with life. $18. Pymander. 37 Wall St. Norwalk. Paul Epstein: 203.722.2358. Energywork Healing Circle at Daya Healing Arts in Monroe 7:30-9:30pm. Michelle Lambert (Usui Reiki, Ama Deus Shamanic Healing Master) facilitates a guided meditation and group healing. New comers and practitioners of energy work invited. $12. Monroe. 203.820.6261. What It Is, Tribal Gathering 8-9:30pm. 2nd Thursday monthly. A creative expression through drumming, singing, dancing and spoken word. Sliding scale $10-$20. Performance Dance. 12 Fitch St. Norwalk. R.S.V.P. Stephanie: 203.644.7313.
friday Nu~Yoga’s Core Strength Class 9-10am w/ Sally Grillo. A blend of yoga, pilates, stability ball, dance and breathing techniques to achieve the most dynamic flow. $20 or purchase class card. Norwalk. Contact Sally: 203.854.6744. Nutritional Evaluation Visits 10am w/ Debi Greco, MD. Free. 31 Hawleyville Rd. Hawleyville/Newtown. Call to schedule appointment: 203.798.8114.
Gentle Yoga w/ Sally Grillo at Nu~Yoga Studio 10:15-11:30am. A gentler, slower paced yoga class emphasizing correct alignment, breath awareness and energy flow. All proceeds go to charity! $20. Nu~Yoga, 32-34 Main St. suite 6, Norwalk. 203.854.6744. Hatha Yoga at JCC 11am-12pm. Hatha Yoga is the A practice of physical postures and breathing exercises helping to bring balance into the body and mind. $11 per class. JCC. 4200 Park Ave. Bridgeport. More info: 203.650.3722. Middle Eastern Belly Dance 11:45am-12:45pm. Beginner Level. Instructor: Riskallah Riyad. First class free. A Common Ground. 346 Main St. Danbury. 203.267.1677. Drumming Circle 7-8:30pm. 1st Fridays. Drums available or bring one. Suggested Donation $10. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield. 203.438.7146.
Healing and Meditation Circle 7:30pm w/ Raffaello MiDeglio, karmic healer. 2nd Friday monthly. Come for a wonderful evening of meditation, prayer, healing and receive a message. $15. Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown. 203.426.9448.
saturday Monthly Angelic Teleconferences: One hour with the Angels 1st Saturday of the month. First bi-lingual program w/ Ana Mercedes Rueda, facilitator. $20. Info: 203.426.9448. Yoga & Pilates Fusion 8:30am w/ Kat Barton. Class utilizes weights, bands and balls. $10 w/ class card, $16.99 walk-ins. The Graceful Planet. Newtown. 203.426.8215.
Kirtan 7-9pm. 2nd Friday of every month. Satya Franche and Ma Kirtan. Call and reponse chanting. Suggested donation $10. Kids free. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield. 203.438.7146.
Pilates Mat mixed level 8:30am. A combination of a traditional Pilates mat class and core challenging exercises using physio-ball. Great for anyone from athletes to someone who wants to tone. $20. Black Rock Pilates. 2889 Fairfield Ave. Call: 203.335.1987.
Reiki Circle 7:30pm. 1st Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. Experience Universal Reiki energy in an evening of Reiki’s healing effect. Release all stress and tension, relax muscles and mind and renew soul and spirit. $15. Easton. 203.767.6453.
Therapeutic Yoga 8:30-9:45am w/ Carol Shwidock. Carol combines Occupational Therapy knowledge with a passion for yoga in this healing Kripalu style class. All levels welcome. $20 or $180/10 classes. Harmony Yoga. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672.
Reiki Drumming Circle 7:30pm. 3rd Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. An evening of integrating sound with Reiki. Sound especially drumming is a wonderful way to promote inner peace while having fun. $15. TLC of Fairfield. 203.767.6453.
Dharma Yoga w/ Yogi Brian 8:30-10:30am. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364. Santosha Yoga w/ Julie 9am. Santosha’s signature yoga class takes place outside on landscaped grounds next to a pond. $17/
class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown. 203.364.0851. Beach Yoga and Meditation w/ Nina 9:1510:30am. Begins 8/14. Practicing by the sea is one of the most incredible ways to connect body, mind and soul! Donation appreciated. Norwalk’s Calf Pasture Beach. To register call: 914.393.9221. Yoga at St. Catherine of Siena 10-11am. All levels & drop-ins welcome. Wear exercise clothes. $10. Fr O’Connor Center. School bldg. Rm 103. 6 Riverside Ave. Greenwich. Info: 203.550.8811. Keys to the Kingdom, A Course in Prosperity 11am-1pm w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. Recognize, accept and create your own prosperity. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Norwalk. For more information: 203.855.7922. ReikiShare 11am-1pm. 3rd Saturday monthly. Monthly ReikiShare for non-practitioners and practitioners (all levels). Includes crystal singing bowl meditation. $5. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant. 85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Jim or Jeannette. Pre-registration required: 203.254.3958. Wine Tasting 12:30-8pm. Come to the Saturday Wine Tastings. A variety of organic wines always in stock. Free. New England Wine & Spirits. 590 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.438.6331. Recovery is for Everyone 2-3:30pm w/ Paul Bender & Dwight Tate. A new strength based peer led support group for persons living with mental illness. Share the recovery experience. Fairfield Library conference room. 203.218.7233.
Natural Awakenings is now available in your Inbox feel good live simply laugh more
FREE
ENVISIONING
GLOBAL ONENESS Bold, Inspiring Connections
$100
New Year’s
GET
Less Stuff, More Meaning
Manifest Your Highest Good
Best Nutrition for Radiant Skin
HOLIDAY
INTENTIONS GLOWING
DECEMBER 2009
Fairfield County Edition
To subscribe and receive your digital version, simply send your name and email address to FFCadvertising@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
A green way to read. natural awakenings
November 2010
55
Join Our Family of Publishers...
be your own boss and make a difference in your community
Little Rock/ Bi Birmingham, AL Hot Springs, AR Mobile/Baldwin, AL & Huntsville, AL
New Haven/ Middlesex, CT
Emerald Coast, FL
Sarasota, FL Peace River, FL & Portland, OR
Tallahassee, FL
Grand Rapids, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Santa Fe/ Morris County, NJ Albuquerque, NM
Phoenix, AZ
Daytona/ Volusia/Flagler, gler, FL
Atlanta, GA
Greater Oakland/ Wayne County, MI Macomb, MI & Greater Genesee, MI
New York City, NY
Rockland/ Orange, NY
Charleston, SC
Lehigh Valley, PA
Austin, TX
Augusta, GA
Miami & Florida Keys
Indianapolis, IN
Westchester/ Putnam, NY
Columbia, SC & Grand Strand, SC
Naples/ Ft. Myers, FL
Lexington, KY
Hartford County, CT Fairfield County, CT
North Central FL
Louisville/ Metro, KY
Orlando, FL
New Orleans, LA
Southern Coast, NC Somerset Raleigh/Durham/ Middlesex, NJ Chapel Hill, NC
Cincinnati, OH
Upstate, SC
Denver, CO
Boulder, CO
Central Missouri Asheville, NC Charlotte, NC
Rhode Island Bucks County, PA
Ventura, CA
Melbourne/ Jacksonville/ Vero Beach, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL St. Augustine, FL
Florida’s Tampa/ St. Petersburg, FL Treasure Coast
Long Island, NY
San Diego, CA
Tucson, AZ
Oklahoma City, OK
Chattanooga, TN & Knoxville, TN
Tulsa, OK
Nashville, TN
Palm Beach, FL
Lafayette, LA
Monmouth & Ocean, NJ
Portland, OR
Memphis, TN
Northeast, PA
Dallas, Texas
East Texas
Houston, TX
Richmond, VA San Antonio, TX
Madison, WI Southwestern VA
Toronto, Canada Puerto Rico
Our Family Tree Is Growing Strong As a Natural Awakenings publisher, your magazine will help thousands of readers to make positive changes in their lives, while promoting local practitioners and providers of natural, earth-friendly lifestyles. You will be creating a healthier community while building your own financial security in the franchise market of your choice. You’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. We offer a complete training and support system designed to help you successfully publish your own magazine. Become a new Natural Awakenings franchise publisher in the market of your choice, or purchase one of the existing magazines currently for sale: Boulder CO, Southwest VA. and Ventura, CA 56
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Phenomenal Monthly Circulation Growth Since 1994
For more information contact John R. Voell, Co-Founder 239-530-1377 or visit us online at NaturalAwakeningsMag.com
communityresourcedirectory Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Directory (CRD) email FFCadvertising@naturalawakeningsmag.com to request our advertising rates. ACUPUNCTURE Ingri Boe-Wiegaard, LAc Fairfield, Wilton, Bethel 203.259.1660 CTacupuncture.com 25 year full time practice
Ingri treatments help alleviate Pain, Depression, Neck & Back, Anxiety, Headaches, Stress, Allergies, Asthma, Arthritis, Digestive, Menstrual, Infertility, and Smoking & Weight Loss Issues. See ad pg 15.
SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER Kenneth Hoffman, DAc, LAc 499 Federal Rd, Brookfield CT 203.740.9300 SophiaNaturalHealth.com
Combining Chinese Medicine with modern science, we restore health by identifying imbalances that cause illness. Acupuncture, Allergy Elimination, Chronic Pain Relief, Hormone Balancing, Thermography, Detoxification.
ALLERGIES BioSET Allergy Elimination Program
Dr. Mark Joachim Advanced Certified Practitioner 156 East Avenue, Norwalk 203.838.1555 Allergy-Cure-CT.com BioSET can eliminate all food and environmental allergies related to behavioral issues, asthma, eczema, headaches, fibromyalgia, sinus conditions, gastric disorders and chronic health conditions. Safe for all ages, without drugs, shots or side effects! See ad pg 23.
AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTAIL OILS
Cris Ann Mulreed 203.216.8413 pathfollowers@gmail.com Young Living is uniting ancient traditions and modern science to promote health and longevity. Through extensive research and commitment to quality, we are growing, distilling and manufacturing the highestquality organic essential oils and oil-enhanced products in the world.
BREAST THERMOGRAPHY Breastimage.net
CHIROPRACTIC Brian K. Nathanson, DC
John M. Popowich, DC Board Certified in Infrared Imaging 87 South Main St., #3, Newtown 203.300.4922
161 East Ave., Suite 102 Norwalk also Newtown location 203.313.3844 NEphysical.com
Specializing in the repair and rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries and post masectomy rehabilitation, utilizing acupuncture and the “non-thrust” Graston® techniques. Newtown appointments available as well.
Celebrating 11 years in service, we offer High Resolution Computerized Digital Infrared Imaging for Breast Health. Scans start at $125.
SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER 499 Federal Rd, Brookfield CT 203.740.9300 SophiaNaturalHealth.com
As the hormone experts, we specialize in women’s health, natural hormone balancing, breast cancer prevention and thermography utilizing the highest definition camera in the area with interpretations from MD specialists in the field. Thermogram results include a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Erica Sawers, DC, RD
Cardinal Chiropractic 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 06825 203.368.9990 CardinalChiropractic.us Imagine feeling your best with chiropractic care! Specializing in healing muscle strains, back, neck, and joint pain. Custom nutritional programs. Certified Active Release Technique provider. See ad pg 11.
COLONICS
X TO RAYS.COM
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging Suzanne Pyle, MS, CCT 866.XtoRAYS SuzannePyle@Prodigy.net Get peace of mind with safe (no radiation), FDA-approved breast cancer screening. 8 years earlier detection vs. mammography. Certified DITI thermographer. Conveniently located throughout Fairfield.
COLONICS AT LIFELINE HYGIENICS Rejuvenation Center Since 1993, Rye, NY 914.921.LIFE (5433)
Now offering personalized cleanse programs, lymphatic drainage massage, as well as our personalized colonics, since 1993. Rejuvenation at its best! See ad pg 26.
GREENWICH COLON HYDROTHERAPY Kelly McCoy Located at Natural Medicine & Wellness Center Old Greenwich 203.698.9088
BOOKSTORE Pymander LLC
37 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850 203.854.5596; Pymander95@Yahoo.com PymanderBooks.com Our center for positive energy is an oasis for wellbeing, inspiration and transformation. Come to our events and browse our spiritual and holistic health books, meditation CDs, jewelry, singing bowls, rocks, crystals, incense, chimes, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Native American sacred items.
Experience relief
Greenwich Colon from congestion and Hydrotherapy discover a greater sense
est. 1996 of well being. Colon Hydrotherapy helps to regain a deeper flow and creates balance in a world with pressure and toxicity. Relaxing treatments aid in achieving personal awareness to internal harmony. See ad pg 40.
natural awakenings awakenings natural
November 2010
57
eeg neurofeedback
WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com
WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC
Ready to star t feeling healthier? Take your first step with this gentle cleansing procedure. Watch our colonic and detoxification videos on our new video website located at WholeBodyMed.com Call for Free CD on Detoxification. See ad pg 31.
COUNSELING SHIFTING TIDES, LLC
Margaret Canada, MA, NCC, LPC Stamford, CT 203.321.1284 ShiftingTides1@Yahoo.com
Adam Breiner, ND, Director Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Improve Brain Function with RealTime EEG Neurofeedback. Learn about about this amazing technology, watch patients tell their own stories of improved focus, concentration, help in recovery from traumatic brain injuries on our video website at WholeBodyMed.com. See ad pg 31.
FAMILY SERVICES
Specializing in domestic abuse, emotional trauma, relationship concerns, divorce, bereavement and life transitions. Margaret conducts confidential sessions in a comfortable office environment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eclectic approaches. With heartfelt compassion and warmth Margaret conveys understanding and care, encouraging the client to honor and trust in themselves and recognize transformation as a Process of healing through emotional Support, Changing attitudes and personal Growth.
DEPRESSION Dr. Jazwiecki, PhD, CPsyD, NLPM Precision Coaching and Counseling White Plains, NY 914.960.2882 DoctorJaz.com DrJaz@DoctorJaz.com
Depression, anxiety, stress, panic. If you or someone you know suffers from these issues, I can help. You will live a happier, healthier, wealthier life. See ad pg 21.
40 Dodgingtown Road, Newtown 203.364.1113 WaldorfCT.org We develop each child’s unique capacity to engage meaningfully in the world by integrating experiential and artistic learning, academic excellence, respect for diversity, and reverence for nature. See ad pg 39.
58
Fairfield County Edition
Using the safest, non-toxic, aromatic and earth friend ly p r o d u c t s t o p r ov i d e t h e h e a l t h i e s t h o m e e nv i ronment. Professional, dependable service. Competitive pricing – so given the choice, why wouldn’t you choose a cleaning service that’s safe for your family? See ad pg 26.
VIRIDIAN INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATE Poweron: Patrick Felice 860.559.2556 prf11@yahoo.com Viridian.com/PowerOn
Producing Monthly Residual Income for Various Charities! A simple program enabling charitable organizations to raise funds without asking for money or over-burdening their members for resources. See ad pg 11.
Expressive Therapeutic Coaching 203.261.7615 PeriwinkleHealth.com Children, teens, adults Practical, ongoing support while handling issues such as ADD, depression, difficult parenting, obesity or loneliness. Traditional and creative sessions to help you manage life more comfortably and joyously. See ad pg 21.
Healing Steps
Tracy King LCSW-R Early childhood thru adolescent counseling 914.589.6755 TracyAKing14@msn.com Supporting children and parents with expert knowledge in the field of mental health and psychiatry. Specialized in treating preschool age through adolescence with behavioral/emotional issues such as abuse, trauma, divorce, separation anxiety. See ad pg 44
GREEN LIVING Tony Antolics, BSN, BA, RN Independent Shaklee Distributor 203.435.4476 Nutrivit-nurse.myshaklee.com
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Elegant Lifestyle Serving Fairfield County 203.313.5155
Allison B. Spitzer, MA
GET GREEN CLEAN
EDUCATION
ORGANIC & AROMATIC HOME CLEANING
Shaklee is the 1st company in the world to be certified Climate Neutral. Start making your home cleaner for your family and the planet with the safe alternative to traditional household cleaning products. See ad back cover.
eNaturalAwakenings.com eNaturalAwakenings.com
HOLISTIC DENTIST Leonard Kundel, DMD
1250 Summer Street, Stamford 203.487.6020 StamfordDentist.com The Way Dentistry should be! Discover the relationship of mouth and body. Learn what 96% of dentists won’t tell you. Find out how your mouth can help you sleep better, walk straighter and have improved relationships in your life.
MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT
5520 Park Ave, Ste 301, Ffld Town Line Merritt Pkwy, Exit 47 203.371.0300 WholeBodyDentistry.com Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. With over 30 years of experience, he is a sought after speaker and lecturer. His popular consumer book, Whole-Body Dentistry, has been sold world-wide. See ad pg 8.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INTEGRATED MEDICINE & NUTRITION 495 Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.242.8844 IntMedNY.com
Dr. Wald and Dr. Shah offer a team approach for all of their patients. Attend their seminars or call them with your questions or to become a patient. Visit: IntMedNY.com. See ad pg 6.
INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY DR. RANDY SCHULMAN, MS, OD, FCOVD Behavioral Optometrist Norwalk, CT 203.840.1991 vtotworks.com Visionworksvt@aol.com
Dr. Schulman specializes in vision therapy, pediatrics, learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism, TBI/stroke, and preventative and alternative vision care. She also practices Iridology, the study of the iris. Gain insights into your physical, emotional and spiritual being through this unique reading.
INTERFAITH MINISTRY REV. KAREN S. JUDD, LCSW
Counselor • USUI Reiki Master ReverendKarenSJudd.com Office: Bethel, CT 203.545.3664 Creates and performs Weddings, Union Ceremonies, Memorial Services and Baby Blessings. Life transitions - bereavement counseling; facilitating a deeper connection with yourself, others and the Divine.
LIFE COACH Withinsight
Lisa Meade, MS Monroe, CT 203.445.0117 WomenWithinsight.com As a Spiritual Life Coach for women, Lisa incorporates the structure and direction of personal life coaching with a foundation in divine feminine spiritual practices, insights and intentions.
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE
Natural Healthcare WORDEN WELLNESS CENTER 41 Kenosia Ave, Danbury 203.748.8093 Healing the Whole Person
LIFELINE HYGIENICS
Rejuvenation Center Rye, NY 914.921.LIFE (5433) DETOXIFY ON A DEEPER LEVEL! Our lymphatic system helps rid our bodies of cellular waste. Lymphatic Drainage reduces swelling and edema by ridding the body of excess fluids and toxins. See ad pg 26.
MASSAGE & BODYWORK Robin Ordan, LMT, LCSW, CICMI Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner Old Greenwich/Stamford 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLMT.com
Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Injuries and Infant/Child Massage Instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad pg 49.
MEDICAL DOCTOR HENRY C. SOBO, MD
Optimal Health Medical, LLC 203.348.8805 DrSobo.com Medical doctor practicing holistic/ alternative medicine & weight reduction in Stamford, CT. Nutrition, Allergy Desensitization, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement for men and women. See ad pg 15.
Michael E. Doyle, MD
Conventional & Alternative Medicine 22 5th St Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06905. 203.324.4747 Specializing in Natural and Alternative approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness. Hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad pg 7.
RIVERSIDE OB/GYN
Russell Turk, MD Karen Zino, MD 1200 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 203.637.3337
Combining natural health treatments, chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutrition to relieve pain and restore the body to optimal health and balance. See ad pg 10.
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN Debra Gibson, ND
158 Danbury Road, Suite 8 Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.431.4443 Natural family healthcare using nutrition and biochemistry; herbal, homeopathic, and energetic medicine; lifestyle transformation and detoxification, to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit. See ad pg 26.
Gary S. Gruber, ND
Family and Environmental Medicine 68 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT 06840 203.966.6360 ScienceMeetsNature.com “Where science meets nature with compassion.” Do you struggle with allergies, pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart or circulatory problems? Difficulty losing weight? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or cancer? I have effective therapies for patients just like you. Family and Environmental Medicine for men, women, and children.
INSTITUTE FOR AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC THERAPIES
Dr. Neeru N. Kaushik, ND, MS Acup, MS, MA Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, BAMS, ND, MPH, MPA 805 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, 203.331.9111 47 Buttonball Ln, Weston 203.227.7550 AyurvedicInstituteCT.com The unique therapies of Ayurveda: Panchakarma, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Swedana, Basti and more, are combined with Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition and Colonic Hydrotherapy to create an individualized treatment program to match your body/metabolic type for optimum healing benefits.
Riverside Obstetrics & G y n e c o l og y i s a f u l l service medical practice incorporating traditional and holistic approaches to women’s health. The practice includes two OB/GYN’s and a naturopathic physician. See ad pg 42.
natural awakenings awakenings natural
November 2010
59
WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC
DR. LOUISE NAPOLI, ND
Riverside OB/GYN RiversideOBGYN.com 203.637.3337 HealthInHarmony.net Patient-centered compassionate care utilizing safe, effective therapies. Botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy and lifestyle counseling used to create individualized treatment plans. Women’s health, detoxification programs, cardiovascular, digestive and endocrine disorders, and more. See ad pg 42.
Dr. Marina Yanover, ND, LAc 1300 Post Road East, Westport 203.255.5005 BigAppleHealth.com
Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Natural Face Lift using microcur rent therapy. Specialties include Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Skin Care. Insurance accepted.
Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC Shawn M. Carney, ND 33 Main St, Suite 15, Newtown 1.800.723.2962 NortheastNatMed.com
Integrative naturopathic medicine clinic and therapeutic massage center for the whole family. Services include advanced diagnostic testing, detoxification and weight management programs, personalized nutrition, botanicals, homeopathy, physical medicine and more. Insurance accepted.
WELLNESS INSTITUTE
Marvin P. Schweitzer, ND 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203.847.2788 DrMarvinSchweitzer.com Family Health Care using all natural therapies for 25 years. Acupuncture, Bio-Identical Hormones, Homeopathy, Chinese/ Western Herbs, Allergy/Toxin Testing, Oxygen Therapy, Meridian Stress Assessment, Nutrition/ Enzyme Therapies. See ad pg 33.
Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared Phototherapy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hormonal Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, RealTime EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies. See ad pg 31.
Nutrition FixEat Nutrition and Health Services LLC
Riverside 203.940.1948 Info@FixEat.com FixEat.com At FixEat, we provide expert nutrition counseling tailored to your needs. General health, weight management, chronic disease, childhood, pregnancy, PCOS and more. Visit FixEat.com.
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Osteopathic Wellness Center, LLC David L Johnston, DO Lisa Preston, DO 158 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.9915 OsteopathicWellness.net
Gentle, Natural, Handson Osteopathic Medical Care for Infants, Children & Adults. Children’s Health and Development, Birth Trauma, M u s c u l o s ke l e t a l Pa i n a n d Injuries, Nutrition and Wellness Counseling, Stress Reduction, Immune Support, Allergies. Most Major Insurances Accepted.
PSYCHOTHERAPY CAROLINE J. TEMPLE, MSW, LCSW Offices in Fairfield and Norwalk 203.866.9333; CTemple38@Yahoo.com MyWiseWoman.com
A Holistic Psychotherapist, Caroline offers a safe, supportive partnership for inner healing and change, tending to the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of women through therapy, coaching, Reiki, and energy psychology.
DENI WEBER, MA, LPC, D-CEP Holistic Psychotherapist Comprehensive Energy Psychology Fairfield County DeniWeber.com 203.544.6094
Within a supportive, empathic relationship Deni guides individuals on their journey of self-discovery integrating psychology, Eastern medicine and spirituality to heal suffering from traumatic stress related to chronic illness, disabilities, abuse & PTSD. See ad pg 49.
Maria C. Castillo, MSW, LCSW
238 Monroe Tpke. Suite B Monroe, CT 06468 203.445.8966 LifeBetweenLivesTherapy.com Msisi@AOL.com Past Life Regression, trained by Brian Weiss, MD. Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy, trained by TNI and Michael Newton, PhD. Traditional psychotherapy with a spiritual approach; Reiki. Connect with your soul self and let your inner wisdom guide you.
Robin Ordan, LCSW
Family, Child, Individual & Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford, CT 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLCSW.com Robin has over 18 years o f e x p e r i e n c e wo r k i n g with families and children. Specializing in Divorce, Parent/Child Conflict, Grief, Attachment /Bonding, Child Development and Parenting. See ad pg 14.
STACY RAYMOND, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist for men and women Ridgefield, CT 203.438.4080 DrStacyRaymond.com Dr. Raymond offers traditional and alternative approaches to depression, anxiety and recovery from trauma of any type or severity. Energy psychology techniques (EMDR, HeartMath(R), EFT). Integrated, mind-body-spirit approach to physical and/or emotional illness. Re-establish selfacceptance, inner peace, and wholeness.
60
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com eNaturalAwakenings.com
REIKI GIGI BENANTI USUI REIKI MASTER Angelic Healing Center 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk, CT 203.852.1150 AngelHealReiki.com
Gigi is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher She offers all levels of Reiki Training monthly. All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques.
HEALING HANDS
Jessica C. Hunter ~ Usui Reiki Practitioner 203.522.2673 Fairfield, CT PiscesEnchantress@Hotmail.com Your well-being is my spiritual goal! Contact me to experience a personal Reiki session in your own home - I will travel to you! Certified & insured.
TURNING POINT REIKI, LLC
JoAnn Duncan, MS, RMT Reiki Master Ridgefield, CT 203.438.3050 TurningPointReiki.com JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki and IET sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with Cancer, Lyme disease and Back Pain. All Reiki levels taught.
TAROT Tarot Readings with Ava
Transformative Tarot, Westport, CT 203.454.9939 TransformativeTarot@Earthlink.net Expert phone or in-person readings with Tarot elucidate decisions, career, relationships, new possibilities, life’s path. Masterful, transformative. Shamanic energy healing available. Credit cards, Paypal.
WELLNESS PROMINDFUL, INC. Stamford, CT, USA ProMindful.org 203.274.6024
True religion is real living; living with all one’s soul, with all one’s goodness and righteousness. ~ Albert Einstein
ProMindful is a non-prof it organization offering integrative practices including yoga, meditation, and holistic nutrition services. We work in collaboration with existing teachers and organizations to provide scholarships, lectures, classes, workshops, publications, recordings, and broadcasts.
natural awakenings awakenings natural
November 2010
61
classifieds To place a Classified Listing: Email listings to FFCadvertising@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. Must be received by the 12th of month prior to publication. $1 per word. $25 minimum. Must be pre-paid.
BUSINESS Opportunities CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINES – For sale in Austin, TX; Lexington, KY Manhattan, NY; Pensacola, FL; Southwest VA and Ventura/Santa Barbara, CA. Call for details 239.530.1377. NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE FRANCHISES: for sale in prime locations. Natural Awakenings now in 60+ cities. Call 877.530.1377. RESERVE YOUR SPACE IN NATURAL AWAKENINGS 2011 NATURAL RESOURCE GUIDE. Don’t miss out on the most comprehensive and influential local directory of its kind! Our largest issue of the year, marketed as a year round reference for our readers, and just a 1-month commitment. More info: Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 203.885.4674.
FOR RENT Integrated Medical Practice in Norwalk looking for a new team member. Lab, tranquil exercise studio, office space on site, perfect for naturopath, yoga instructor or massage therapist. Contact Rory at rdoyle0213@yahoo.com or call 914.564.1982 Office space for rent in quiet Old Greenwich setting. Zoned Medical, 2 treatment rooms and reception. All health practitioners inquire. Contact Craig Swan 203.698.2965.
HELP WANTED Colon Hydrotherapist for thriving practice in Stamford. See web: Internal-Hygiene.com. Gravity Method Trained. Great pay. Full and/or Part Time. Flexible Hours. If not Certified and still interested, please contact anyway. Email to: InternalHygiene@gmail.com.
NaturalAwakeningsMag.com to learn more. Must be friendly, enthusiastic, persistent and good with follow-up and details. Lower Fairfield County home-base or established network preferred. PART-TIME COMMISSIONED green LIVING AD SALES – If you have ad sales experience, have a passion for the environment and would like to earn extra income email FFCadvertising@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com to learn more. Must be friendly, enthusiastic, persistent and good with follow-up and details. Established local “green” network is a +. RECENT GRAD OR COLLEGE INTERNS WANTED for Natural Awakenings Field Marketing team. Outstanding opportunity to gain excellent experience in marketing, promotions, and sales support. 5-15 hours per month. Ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, interest/experience in marketing, and an outgoing and self-motivated personality. Send resume to FFCadvertising@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.
PRODUCTS Wholesale priced green products for your home and business. Call Ingri: 203.259.1660.
SITUATION WANTED The Conscious Gourmet is seeking a new kitchen or retreat center for periodic health supportive cooking/lecture classes in the NY or CT area. Ideal vision: center island, lots of counter space, 5-6 gas burner stove. Good shopping nearby for organic foods. Contact Diane Carlson at 917.975.9721.
FREE
HELP WANTED LISTINGS In an effort to help connect good people with good jobs in our local healthy living business community, Natural Awakenings is offering free Help Wanted Listings for alimited time. Email your job listings in 35 words or less (job title, brief description, contact) to: FFCadvertising@ NaturalAwakeningsMag.com by the 12th of the month.
Marketing/sales person needed for a wholesale green products company in Fairfield, Wilton, and Bethel. Call Ingri: 203.259.1660. Massage Therapist Position Newton, CT- Chiropractic/Acupuncture Office is looking for a massage therapist PT/FT. Open possibilities as an independent or employee. Please email JMPDC@AOL.COM so we can set a time to meet. Music teachers wanted at The Little Red School of Art & Music. 2979 Main Street, Stratford. Especially interested in piano and vocal instructors. 203.375.0692. Carolyn West, Owner. PART-TIME CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR needed for a unique, flexible opportunity at a small health club in Trumbull. Ability to work with all levels and ages desired. November start. Call Katie: 203.464.4641. PART-TIME COMMISSIONED AD SALES HELP – If you have ad sales experience, are interested in natural health and would like to earn extra income email FFCadvertising@
62
Fairfield County Edition
Visit “Natural Awakenings Magazine Fairfield County” on Facebook
eNaturalAwakenings.com
Finally!
Your Healthy Living, Healthy Planet DISCOUNT Network! Attention, Providers of Healthy Products and Services: Natural Awakenings invites you to join our discount network focusing on natural health and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. As a Natural Awakenings Network Provider, You Can: • Expand your customer base while increasing your income • Receive referrals from our Customer Service Center • Receive your client payment when you render service. Zero claims! • Be part of a network dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles We are NOW building our Connecticut Provider Network. To become a NAN Provider,call 203.885.4674 natural awakenings
November 2010
63
Tony Antolics BSN, RN Tony Antolics BSN, RN "Independent Shaklee Distributor� "Independent Shaklee Distributor� Cellular 203-435-4476
Cellular 203-435-4476 Visit My Shaklee Homepage Visit My Shaklee Homepage nutrivit-nurse.myshaklee.com nutrivit-nurse.myshaklee.com
64
Fairfield County Edition
eNaturalAwakenings.com