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After years of not having furniture on our front deck, Michael and I finally invested in a set, and now I cannot get enough of the fresh outdoors. He laughs at how often I’m out there, as do I, wondering why it took us so long! The fall air makes the crisp mornings ever so inviting with a hot cup of coffee and a chance to observe the daily change of leaf colors, something I don’t want to miss. After being indoors with crankedup AC on some of the hottest summer days, to finally be able to again enjoy nature’s organic air conditioning system is a welcome reprieve.

As I sit on our deck and listen to the wind in the trees and feel the coolness of the breeze, I know that soon the trees will be bare, and I pause in thought, remembering those we have lost. Do they still hear the crackling of the branches or the rain as it hits the ground? Are their spirits soaring above in a fluffy white cloud? We’ll never really know, but I am thankful to have these moments on my deck, drinking in the beauty of nature’s gift. It reminds me to practice what my mother taught me on our walks when she would suddenly halt and say, “Notice,” whenever she spotted something unusual or extraordinary. I would make fun of this dramatic stop, but she was teaching me to take it all in, and I thank her for that.

I guess I am more like her than I realized, and this has rubbed off on our boys, too. Our oldest texted from college just to say, “It’s such a beautiful day here.” He noticed. When our youngest gets home from high school and proclaims, “Mom, I didn’t need a jacket; the sun felt so good,” he also noticed.

I find myself appreciating more, slowing down to take a deep breath and filling my lungs with all the smells of the season: pumpkins, apple cider, cinnamon and cloves. The crackling of leaves underfoot and the colors that are better than any painter’s pallet are here to behold in October.

Find your spot on the deck, patio or bench, and look up, witness the sky and clouds, the branches swaying in the wind, and feel the energy of being alive. Our dearly departed would want us to keep on living…and notice.

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Opportunities Abound for Holistic Practitioners at Awaken Fair

There will be plenty of opportunities for holistic prac titioners to build (or rebuild) their businesses at the Awaken Fair on November 20 at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, in Tarrytown.

“Here is the premier chance for tri-state holistic busi nesses to connect with hundreds and hundreds of ea ger, interested people, looking for the natural, the inno vative, the true path to a good life,” says Paula Caracap pa, founder and CEO of the recurring mind, body, spirit wellness event. “With a 20-year-plus reputation for providing businesses a viable platform for presenting their product or services to a truly focused audience, the Awaken Fair is a professional, supportive environment for businesses to connect with their perfect clients.”

Practitioners can choose from a variety of exhibitor categories to best grow their businesses, whether as a vendor, speaker, reader or healer—or a combination, explains Caracappa. “Each opportunity is rich with pos sibilities to grow a successful business.”

She is anticipating a large turnout for the fair. “Everyone can feel the energies ramping up so much this fall,” says Caracappa. “More and more people are awakening to

seek a different and better life—they are searching for answers. It's going to be a powerful fall.”

Location: Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, 455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. For tickets and more information, including vendor and speaker opportunities, call 914-422-1784 or visit AwakenFair.com. See ad, page 43.

Free Video Series for Spiritual Health and Growth

Transformational coach Dr. Mike Berlin is offering a free video series as a road map to finding deeper peace and happiness. The series is an introduction to Berlin’s Living the Miracle program which guides people toward greater spiritual health and growth through teaching five healthy life skills that, for most of us, were missing while growing up, leaving us with false beliefs about our selves and others.

Berlin, or “Dr. Mike” as his clients call him, contends we feel at peace with life when we can find hope and comfort in even the hardest of times. “Spiritual growth comes from learning to “be” through awareness and acceptance,” he explains.

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“Spiritually we grow when we connect with our inner soul and become more harmonious with life around us, developing our own feelings of inner power and strength. This leads to taking more responsibility for own actions and happier living.”

Berlin teaches his non-denominational, faith-based program in a fun, lov ing and interactive way. He emphasizes a practical reverence for our own self, God and all life. “I have never experienced such significant growth in such a short period of time,” says one client.

Free, 15-minute virtual consulta tions are available to give people a taste of the healing potential of Living the Miracle. “Dr. Mike,” who’s also a chiropractor, says he’s spent 30 years helping people transform stress from their bodies and their lives. The key is removing the interference from “the natural expression of you,” he explains. That means overcoming negative ex periences like divorce; physical, emo tional or sexual abuse; bad parenting; neglect; violence; a traumatic event; or just the ups and downs of life.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, visit DrMikeBerlin. com/LivingTheMiracle.Seead,page27.

Compounding Pharmacy Offers Customized Medications

Not all medication is created equally, which is why using a compounding pharmacy is beneficial when a patient has specific needs that must be met. New York-based The Chemist Shop Specialty Compounding Pharmacy offers custom formulations for vegan/allergy-friendly treatments, hormone replace ment therapy, weight loss, pain management, dermatology and more.

Owner Robert Viti explains the benefits of having medications formulated rather that filled at a chain pharmacy. First, exact dosages can be delivered when a physician prescribes less than the smallest available dosage in the market or a more maximum dosage. This eliminates pill cutting which doesn’t necessarily lead to an accurate dose.

Second, compounding pharmacies can combine several medications into one prescribed liquid form. This is especially convenient for senior patients that may find it difficult to remember which medications are to be taken at one time. Liquid medications can also be flavored to make them more palatable to children and adults that can’t tolerate bitter tastes.

Compounding pharmacies are particularly useful for people with allergies, as they can formulate treatments such as ointment for diaper rash, homeopathic remedies or creams for pets without using ingredients that trigger a reaction. Finally, compounding pharmacies have access to pure, premium, medicalgrade chemicals that often have lower costs. This makes compounded medi

Holistic Health and Healing Expo

Natural Awakenings of South Jersey proudly sponsors a one-day Holistic Health and Healing Expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 16 at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel. Admission is free, and the expo is open to the public.

The Holistic Health and Healing Expo is the go-to resource for natural well ness and green living in South Jersey. It is dedicated to empowering individ uals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet, educating communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability, and inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

Leading-edge thinkers and practitioners in natural health will be on hand demonstrating products and services covering everything from alternative healing and sustainable living to organic and regenerative farming.

Visitors to the expo can expect inspiring workshops and valu able, up-to-date information on the latest in chiropractic medicine and yoga. Beautiful handmade items such as lotions, candles, and personal care prod ucts will also be available.

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Everything from holistic coaching, homeopathy, and integrative medi cine to intuitive readings and energy work will be on display. Additionally, there will be organic vegan desserts, food vendors, cannabidiol vendors, and experts in pet nutrition and behavior.

Location: The Westin Hotel; 555 Fel lowship Rd. To register for your free tickets or for vendor information, visit www.hhhExpo.com. See ad, page 15.

Body and Soul Studios Coming Soon

Body and Soul Studios, a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and practice mindfulness, breathwork, movement, health consciousness, heartbased coherence and many other practices, is open ing soon at 5077 State Route 52, in Jeffersonville.

Surrounded by nature and like-minded people, Body and Soul community members can take part in yoga, meditation, Nia dance classes and transformational breath work, among other classes and offerings that range from one hour to full-day retreats. It is a place where one can learn to calm the mind, relax the body, and explore the possibilities of how good life can be.

“Having a place where you can go to unplug from the stresses of life is a must to recharge your soul,” says Life Coach Monica Bennett. “To thrive in this new world, you must let go of the illusion of separateness and claim your authenticity. Body and Soul Studios is where you will dive deep into uncov ering your purpose and truth.”

For more information and to receive a free, 30-minute stress release consul tation, call 516-297-0672 or visit MonicaBennett.biz.

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New Yorker Marina Fakiris has started a nonprofit foundation to distribute medical devices to the elderly suf fering from metabolic, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and musculoskeletal diseases, as well as from cognitive impairment, dementia, and depres sion. The elderly community is the most overlooked population, accord ing to Fakiris. One of the free devices to be given to elderly people is an electrolyzed reduced water machine from Kangen.

Accumulating evidence has shown that electrolyzed reduced water (ERW) is health beneficial, and it suppresses oxidative stress-related diseases such as diabetes, cancer, arteriosclerosis and neurodegenera tive diseases. ERW can be found in a handful of places around the world, and there is a machine that mimics what nature does so these benefits can be enjoyed at home.

The elderly population is also more likely to be taking medication, many of which dehydrate the body. ERW hydrates the cells and balances the body. People are made of mostly hydrogen and ERW is molecularly clustered hydrogen water. Fakiris has experienced the benefits of ERW in her own cancer healing journey.

“I am very passionate about what I do as it feeds my soul. Every person I help in their healing journey gives great joy to my heart,” she says.

For more information or a demonstra tion, call Marina Fakiris at 646-8010171. To donate to the foundation, visit GoFundMe.com/f/funds-raisedwill-help-launch-the-foundation.

The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

Nestled among books on a shelf, soaking up sunlight by a kitchen window or filling the bare corner of a living room, nothing adds beauty and interest to a home quite like a living plant. Bringing nature indoors also has numerous human health advantages.

Benefits of Houseplants

They oxygenate the air. We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. This makes them ideal air fresheners. At sundown, when photosynthesis stops, most plants go back to absorbing oxygen and releasing CO2, except for orchids, succulents and bromeliads, making them wonderful bedside companions.

They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, removing volatile organic compounds like benzene, xylene, toluene, trichlo roethylene, ammonia and formalde hyde, which are commonly found in furniture adhesives, paints, carpets, chemical cleaners and craft supplies.

They humidify the indoor environment. Through a process called transpiration, moisture travels from plant roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the air. In arid climates and during winter, this creates a favorable indoor atmo sphere that decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, dry coughs and even the transmission of the flu virus.

They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery

led to physiological improvements by lowering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emo tionally helpful.

They help with productivity. Plac ing a philodendron by the computer might be a good idea, as a number of studies have shown that being close to nature improves concentration, memory and productivity.

Pet-Friendly Varietals

Some plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, but here are a few that are per fectly safe for our furry best friends: rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor palm, ponytail palm, African violet, bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.

Maintenance Tips

Watering: Over- or under-watering are the most common houseplant kill ers, but there are easy fixes. One is a relatively inexpensive moisture meter that helps monitor hydration levels in a planter. Or simply stick a finger into the soil and add water only when it is dry one inch below the surface.

Low-light choices: Many plants thrive indoors with partial, indirect sunlight, and some are low-light tol erant, including lucky bamboo, spider plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn fern, English ivy, peace lily, maiden hair fern, philodendron, anthurium, corn plant and dragon tree.

Gum Disease Considered a Risk Factor for Dementia

A study published online in Neurology in July 2022 supports the possibility that oral infections could be a risk factor for dementia. The study, conducted over a 20-year period, followed more than 8,000 individuals around the age of 63 years old. Participants that did not show signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia at baseline were grouped by the severity of their peri odontal disease.

Results showed that 14 percent of par ticipants with healthy gums and all their teeth at baseline developed dementia, compared with 18 percent of those with mild periodontal disease and 22 percent that had severe periodontal dis ease. The highest percentage (23 percent) of participants that developed dementia was found in those that were edentulous (toothless).

While results showed that participants with worse periodontal status were more likely to have risk factors for dementia, such as smoking, hypertension and diabetes, the study was sufficient in suggesting that oral health may be an important factor earlier in aging, in late adulthood.

The association between periodontal disease and MCI or dementia is “root ed in the infection hypothesis, meaning adverse microbial exposures in the mucosal surfaces of the mouth, especially the subgingival space,” says lead author Ryan T. Demmer, Ph.D.

“One notion is that there could somehow be a direct infection of the brain with oral organisms, which posits that the oral organism could travel to

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the brain, colonize there and cause damage that impairs cognition,” he adds. Another possible mechanism is that chronic systemic inflamma tion in response to oral infections can eventually lead to vascular disease which, in turn, is a known risk factor for future dementia, he notes.

Although the study didn’t prove treating periodontal disease can help treat dementia, it does suggest the importance of paying attention to good oral hygiene and visiting dentists when appropriate.

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Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Art and music have long been said to soothe the savage soul, and hundreds of studies have shown that people’s moods and sense of well-being are improved by everything from artwork displayed in mental institutions and offices to regularly visiting art museums. With the pan demic, many museums began offering extensive online tours and exhibits, and a new study from the University of Vienna suggests that online art can have the same effect as “real life” art.

Researchers tested 84 individuals that viewed Monet’s The Water Lily Pond and also photographs of a Japanese bento box that included information on its traditions and food preparation, such as might be found in a history museum. Participants typically spent one to two minutes with each viewing. Follow-up questionnaires found that even a short online experience encouraged positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lower ing negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneli ness. Well-being effects are most pronounced, wrote the authors, when “such content is beautiful, meaningful and inspires positive cognitive-emotional states in the viewer.”

Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

The critical importance of sim ple lifestyle strategies in cancer prevention has been borne out by two recent endeavors. In a five-year study of 2,157 physically active people over 70 from five European coun tries, international research ers found that 2,000 International Units a day of vitamin D3 and one gram a day of marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat, sugar, refined grains and carbohydrates was linked with an E. coli strain prominent in colorectal cancer.

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BETTER HOLISTIC SOCIAL AND DATING APP

Acupuncturist and Lotus Heals owner, Lotus Huang, L.Ac., MSTOM, started seeing emotional misbalance patterns with her patients and friends that were frustrated with social networking or online dating. Realizing there was a bet ter way, she set out to develop a different kind of dating app that connected people in a more holistic way. Osomate is the result of that engineering.

Services on the Osomate app inspire self-discovery. Users explore the astro logical and zodiac signs to help them find meaningful friendships with kindred spirits or a strong life partner. Huang is both a visionary and missionary, born to be a healer, and it is from this place that she wants to connect people in a more aligned way. “The most successful or happy living keys things about their life: finding the right people in friends and/or a partner, and finding the right thing to do, the thing you are good at it or talented in,” she says. Osomate helps people discover these two key components to better living through its unique design tools that guide users to a higher understand ing of themselves and others.

What Osomate offers is unique. Users can draw from a rich foundational knowledge, full of tools to help them learn more about their desires and the desires of others. A specific measurable score, designed to indicate the en ergy they could create with others, is shared with users through the app. The algorithm for matching scores relies on the personality, zodiac compatibil ity, animal year compatibility, one’s desired proximity to each other, beliefs, values, education and other specificities such as interest in marriage, seeking kids and hobbies. With this foundation of knowledge, users can find the right people in a quicker, more effective way, saving time and energy for everyone.

“The app provides a holistic view of relationship, not just swiping pic tures and knowing a lot of unrelated people in a addicted social media life,” explains Huang. “We provide an effective, time-saving way to find the better ones, so you have more time for the real, in-person meetings.”

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Replacing Natural Teeth When Necessary

There are more than 100 million people in the United States missing at least one tooth. Teeth rely on each other for bite sup port. Losing or missing just one tooth does have dental consequences, both function ally and aesthetically. “There is NOTHING better than your own natural teeth,” says Dr. Jefferey Etess. “It is always my main focus to safeguard my patients’ natural teeth for them as long as possible.”

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Dental implants are securely attached into your jawbone, which allows you to smile, eat, speak clearly, regain oral comfort and avoid the embarrassment of an unattractive smile. They can help improve your health by allowing for proper nutrition because you no longer must avoid certain foods. Proper overall facial appearance can be achieved with dental implants by balancing your facial dimensions and symmetry. Working with top facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Etess provides the dental face lift component to the face, often eliminating the need for any facial plastic surgery.

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Lifestyle Shifts to Manage Joint Pain

by The Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind & Spirit Staff

Joint pain may be experienced as a result of an acute injury, such as an ankle sprain, knee sprain, or rotator cuff tear. It may also accompany varying types of joint inflammation, including osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and joint inflammation secondary to lupus erythematosus and ir ritable bowel syndrome. Of the numerous causes of joint inflammation, osteoarthritis is by far the most common, frequently affecting the lower back, neck, hips, knees, shoulders and wrists. Many factors are associated with the development of osteoarthritis, including overuse, too little use, faulty biomechanics and overall lack of exercise. Joint pain related to osteoarthritis may be improved and ameliorated to a certain extent by engaging in a compre hensive program of restoring more efficient biomechanics, targeted exercise and healthy nutrition.

Diet is frequently implicated in various systemic inflamma tory disorders and, in consequence, various joint inflam matory conditions. For example, celiac disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder, is often associated with gluten in sensitivity or gluten intolerance. Malabsorption syndrome

and leaky gut syndrome, both of which may be associated with joint inflammation, may be associated with gluten in sensitivity or gluten intolerance. The inclusion of nutritional supplementation such as probiotics and prebiotics is help ful in the overall management of malabsorption syndrome and leaky gut syndrome. As well, instituting a gluten-free diet may be of assistance in managing gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance and conditions such as celiac disease.

Additionally, sugar, refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, monosodium glutamate and alcohol are known causes and potentiators of joint inflammation. For certain individu als, dairy products, eggs, tomatoes, nuts and coffee may exacerbate existing joint inflammation. In contrast, for most people, diets containing at least five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily help prevent the development of joint inflammation and help reduce inflammatory pro cesses and thus ameliorate a primary cause of joint pain.

Exercise helps to improve joint range of motion, strength en supporting muscle groups and increase the resiliency and flexibility of local soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Optimally, exercise is done five days a week for at least 30 minutes each day. Beneficial forms of exercise include walking, swimming, bicycling, yoga and strength training. If new to exercise or restarting a program after some time off, start slowly and gently, building up capacity and stamina.

Regular chiropractic care plays a key role in the effective management of joint pain. By detecting and correcting sources of spinal nerve irritation and nerve interference, regular chiropractic care helps to optimize the function ing of an individual’s entire physiology. Potential causes of joint pain in the neck, mid back, and lower back are ad dressed directly, and joint pain in other locations is ben efited by more normalized communication between those sites and the nerve system as a whole. In this way, regular chiropractic care helps improve long-term overall health and well-being.

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Spiritual Neutrality

MASTERING THE ART OF DETACHMENT

by Robin Landau

As we continue to evolve and pro ceed along an ascension path of aligning with higher consciousness, we are in the constant process of letting go of what no longer serves us in readiness to make room for what does. Spiritual neutrality— shifting into higher consciousness where we let go of all attachments to our identity, both emotional and material—must be attained before ascension. This is not attainable from a three-dimensional realm as it was not designed for it. Our existence is based on free-will in duality, meaning we are free to make choices, although we are test ed through a distorted lens because we have been separated from ‘All That Is’. We need to consistently ask ourselves, “Is this choice in alignment with the best version of who I know I have the potential to be? Am I choosing from a divinely inspired vantagepoint that will result in the most benevolent outcome for all?”

The alchemical process of transmuting negative aspects of shadow-self into light is ‘The Work’ that aligns us with an ascension path to higher conscious ness. We are required to sever ourselves from earthly desires and attachments to meet the required vibration and spiritual maturity in readiness to leave this material realm. This reality is merely an illusion, and we must achieve spiritual neutrality to see through the veil that creates so much of the distortion.

This can feel like a void as we be come more and more detached from things around us. We might see this in matters we have lost all interest in. But unexpected joy can come when that void is filled with expanded selfawareness and self-love. The void is transformed into a space for our own expansion. As we shed the ego “stuff” that we define ourselves by, we expand more into our real selves energetically.

Robin Landau, LMT, is a Marconics master teacher who offers certified trainings in NY, NJ, PA and FL. For a free, 15-minute discovery call or sam ple energy session, call 516-369-3653 or email RobinJoyLandu@gmail.com. For more information about Marconics, visit Marconics.com. See ad, page 30.

Achieving Whole-Body Wellness with Chiropractic Therapy

by David Pollack, D.C.

Chiropractic treatment provides much more than just pain relief. While a trip to the chiropractor is typically prompted by neck or back pain, there are many reasons to include regular adjustments as part of one’s wellness program. Regular chiropractic treatments bring balance and optimal function to the body’s systems by freeing up obstructions that restrict the natural flow of essential nutrients and nerve signals. A functional medicine chiro practor understands the role this therapy plays in achiev ing whole-body wellness.

How Chiropractic Care Works

Chiropractors identify and treat subluxations, which are not exactly misaligned joints, but rather ones that have lost their range of motion. Through damage, wear or disease, the joint has become stiff, stuck and unable to rotate freely. While stiffness and pain are the most obvi ous consequences, they are not the only ones.

Subluxations cause inflammation and swelling, increasing oxidative stress and causing all-over body pain. Nerves are irritated and inflamed, disrupting their effective func tion. If this state persists long term, the cumulative effects will disrupt the body’s functional systems which are all interrelated and dependent on healthy nerve and immune

system function. Chiropractic adjustments correct sub luxations with manual or assisted techniques to restore the full range of the joint and allow the natural lubricant to flow freely again.

Most patients report relief immediately after treatment. Depending on how long the joint has been stuck, the pain may be only partially relieved and may return without reg ular therapy. The more frequently the joint is returned to full mobility, the more complete the healing process be comes. Chiropractic therapy provides additional mechani cal, anatomical and neurological benefits such as treating tight fibrous tissue resulting from injury; repositioning the discs between vertebrae; relaxing muscle spasms of the spine, neck, arms and legs; and releasing compressed, pinched or irritated nerve fibers.

Regular adjustments keep the joints moving freely and the soft tissues limber and flexible. Once the healthy func tion is restored and regularly maintained, not only is the joint and muscle pain relieved but the referred pain and discomfort of nerve compression and system stress will resolve, resulting in a true feeling of wellness and vitality.

Advantages of Long-Term Chiropractic Therapy

With regular visits as part of a wellness program, chiroprac tic therapy moves beyond short-term pain relief and opens up a new world of optimal functioning and life balance. Some of the documented advantages seen with long-term therapy include stimulating the immune system by remov ing compression in the joint gaps so hormonal and nerve impulses can flow smoothly. It also improves sleeping pat terns without the side effects of medication. Adequate sleep supports overall health and resistance to disease.

People undergoing chiropractic treatment tend to need less medication for asthma and allergy symptoms. These results may stem from the boost to the immune system function. Regular trips to the chiropractor can also reduce the need for blood pressure medication, likely due to adjustments in the neck having a positive effect on blood flow to the brain stem. Neck adjustments can decrease the severity and frequency of headaches as well. In addition,

chiropractic therapy enhances the body’s ability to heal and provides a viable alternative to opioid pain medications. By treating the cause and bringing the body back to a healthy balance, long-term medica tion use and possible addiction can be avoided.

Adjustments are particularly help ful during pregnancy. They help to balance the muscles, pelvis and ligaments which support the growing child and bring the body into the best aligned state for labor and delivery. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from chiropractic attention to their injuries. By manipulating the soft tissues and joints, a chiropractor can help improve recovery time from the strains and sprains an active lifestyle can bring with it. Finally, evidence suggests that chiropractic treatment reduces hyperactivity and problem behaviors associated with ADHD and autism by improving the ability to concentrate, reducing agitation and enhancing learning.

Experience Perfect Balance

Chiropractic and related therapies continue to advance, and research is confirming the long-term health ben efits of regular adjustments. Rather than waiting for pain associated with stuck joints, pinched nerves and reduced immune system function, scheduling regular therapy sessions will keep the body in the best possible alignment. Plan on developing a re lationship with a trusted professional that can guide you to a full wellness program which includes chiropractic functional medicine as its main focus.

Source: Dr. David Pollack, of Pollack Wellness Institute, 66 Commack Rd., Ste. 204, Commack. For more information, call 631-462-0801 or visit PollackWellness.com. See ads, pages 4 and 35.

Using Intuition for Business Success

by Nanci Deutsch

Leveling up in business can be diffi cult, especially when a lack of confi dence prevents forward momentum and gets in the way of secure decision making. Here are three keys to using intuition for business success:

1. Clear the blocks to intuition, confidence, success and abundance. A calm, peaceful mental space is required to receive accurate impres sions. When we are upset, attached to a specific outcome, or expecting a particular answer, our intuitive senses can become blocked. It might be necessary to clear the emotions, beliefs and subconscious patterns preventing desired answers from being revealed. Use tools such as hypnosis, medita tion, emotional release work, Emotional Freedom Technique, writing, yoga or anything else that helps release tension, stress, emotions and beliefs to clear useless energy and achieve a relaxed, peaceful state.

2. Rely on inner wisdom to make business decisions. Not all business options and opportunities may be the right ones at a particular time. Listening to our inner guidance helps us discover which possibilities are best for moving our business in the right direction and better serving clients and customers.

3. Take inspired action once guidance is received Taking wrong actions can be draining energetically and financially. Once we start tapping into our intuition and asking which options are best in this mo ment, our actions become influenced by our inner wisdom. This can save time, energy and money.

Nanci Deutsch is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified hypnotherapist and an intuitive breakthrough expert. She is the host of a TV show, Inspired & Empowered Living, which streams live every Tuesday at 11 a.m., on W4WN. com and is a podcast on iHeart.com. To receive her Intuitive Decision-Making Meditation, visit InspiredAndEmpoweredLiving.com/meditation. Learn how to better access your intuition and how it can guide you to success by attending the 3 Keys to the Intuition Business Advantage Masterclass. For more information, call 1-877-HiNanci, email Nanci@NanciDeutsch.com or visit NanciDeutsch.com. See ad, page 11.

Walter Beebe AN APPRECIATION

by Ralph White

Walter Beebe, founder and president of the New York Open Center, passed away following a hiking accident on July 1, at the age of 82. Without Walter, the Open Center would have been impossible. For 40 years, he poured his heart, soul, wide knowledge of the world and his resourc es into the Center. He was a person with a big heart and

strong sense of humor, who was totally committed to the mission of the Open Center of bringing holistic, spiritual and ecological practices and ideas into the heart of the world’s most influential city.

Walter led a full life. Born into a family with roots in both upstate New York and Europe, his father, Fritz, was the chairman of the board of The Washington Post com pany during the unforgettable Watergate years and a big influence in his life. Walter completed his undergraduate degree at Harvard and went on to law school at Stanford. He followed this with a career in law where he became a senior partner in the firm of Jacobs, Persinger and Parker. With a group of people from small spiritual initiatives, including his then future wife Carol, he began to help conceive of the idea of a center in New York that could become a focal point, an oasis for this emerging con sciousness of wholeness. Soon, he and I met and formed a kind of “dynamic duo,” complementing each other in our knowledge and capacities, able to bring these ideas to practical fruition. Some people thought the Center’s mission was quixotic with little chance of success. But Walter always had a firm belief in the importance and value of this work and was in the middle of everything. Now, as we look back on four decades at the heart of the holistic movement in New York, we can only feel immense gratitude to Walter. His worldly knowledge of the city, his infectious enthusiasm, his warmth and his commitment to serious, discerning learning are among the many gifts he gave. His was a life of consequence that brought a posi tive influence to bear on many people.

Ralph White is the co-founder of the New York Open Center, one of the longest-running urban holistic cen ters for personal growth and spiritual practice.

Walter Beebe

Coaching for Healthy and Fulfilling Relationship

by Candida R. Diaz

Working with a life coach leads to “awakening” moments that can change our mindset around relationships. It often allows for an abundance of transformational op portunities. Relationships that are stable, long-term and emotionally rewarding, involve hard work and a great deal of intentional effort. A coach can help us realize what is needed to show up in a way that allows for relationships to thrive so we can be happier and experience a sense of joy from deep within.

Success and the longevity of any healthy relationship re

boundary setting, patience and trust. Below are four ways coaching can help encourage healthy and fulfilling rela tionships:

1. Coaches help us gain clarity and perspective on what matters to us most.

2. They provide us with an accountability partner, which many times can give us that extra push in following through with our goals.

3. A coach can help us learn and develop effective strate gies for improving and strengthening our relationships. This leads to a sense of empowerment that supports reaching our personal fulfillment.

4. Coaches lead us toward letting go of those patterns that no longer serve us so that we may start living life in a way that adds value and joy.

We all need some support and guidance along the way. Investing in oneself reinforces that life matters.

Candida R. Diaz is a certified life, relationship and wellness coach for women. For more information, call 917-834-6211, email CDiaz@FaceToFaceCP.com or CandidaRDiaz.com. See ad, page 37.

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HOW DO YOU INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY? As an aspiring direc tor, I can choose to produce my work and include individuals who I believe have untapped talent if given the right support.

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SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES

SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME

by Sandra Yeyati

Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assump tions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

Nothing underscored the importance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrangements to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and interior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change. When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorpo rate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.

Inspiring Goals

Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a grow ing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build and op erate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’ s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”

The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy impera tive is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it. You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture strategies.”

Energy Conservation

Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Bab cock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful upgrade is adding insulation. If you ’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltra tion using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and win dows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transition ing to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments. “In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your

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glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it. And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”

Water Preservation

As waterways dry up and areas around the world become more drought-prone, water conservation becomes an increasingly important imperative. The simplest modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as tradi tional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks. Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting droughttolerant, native vegetation outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water savings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

Eco-Responsible Materials

With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol A, chloro fluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

“Consumers should demand transparency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says. “One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t—not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about getting back to the basics, remov ing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year

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When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings

“There’s good, better and best quality furniture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-duty cardboards that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associ ated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum,

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fast-growing bamboo and recycled or reclaimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a profes sional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space. Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

Biophilic Design

Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest

while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mo hawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says. “Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geo metric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

Durability

“I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to gener ate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana. It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Conservative Dentistry

WHY LESS IS MORE IN TOOTH REPAIR

by Linda Sechrist

Whether

dentistry is described as being conservative, biological or biomimetic, the description that pre cedes such health care is extremely important. That 10- or 12-letter term signifies a specific type of dentistry that’s the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies, as Ann Lee found out when the pieces to her dental puzzle fell together in just the right order.

Lee, a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist who owns the Health for Life Clinic, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had been experiencing problems with her sinuses for years. She had been alerted to a potential problem with one of her teeth via a preventive tool known as medical infrared thermograph screen

ing. But it wasn’t until after she read an interview with dentist Blanche Grube in a naturopathic magazine about conserva tive dentistry that she made the connec tion. She bought Grube’s book, Chew on This But Don’t Swallow: A Must-Read Before Your Next Dental Visit, and read it from cover to cover. Grube drew upon 46 years of clinical observation, continuing education conferences and thousands of hours of study to analyze how the whole body functions and what part teeth play in overall health.

Says Lee, “I had a capped tooth with metal underneath. Once I got it removed, all the things connected to it resolved. My sinus issues, post-nasal drippage, cough ing, and even my trigeminal neuralgia that I had for 10 years resolved.” Trigemi nal neuralgia affects the nerves running from the face to the brain, causing elec trical shock sensations to the jaw and face that can be triggered by stress or certain movements.

Today, when Lee suspects a correla tion between the physical problems a patient has with the amount of metal in their mouth such as fillings, crowns and permanent retainers, she relates their physical problems to metal oxidation and inflammation that can manifest in numerous ways, and suggests that the pa tient read Grube’s book and consider any of the non-metal options now available.

Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, owner of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, inter prets biological dentistry as dealing with the whole person. “Both biological and conservative dentistry deal with biocom patible materials, making sure that each is right for the individual. Determining the compatibility of dental materials is important for those who have existing al

Batool F. Rizvi, D.D.S., P.C. strives to keep her patients smiling from the inside out. She believes in a holistic approach to health care. Her gentle touch, excellent listening skills and thorough explanations keep her patients educated, happy and healthy.

Dr. Rizvi offers her Dental services with an integrative and systemic philosophy in mind. She is one of the few doctors placing metal-free Zirconia Implants, and safely removing mercury fillings using the Huggins Protocol.

Dr. Rizvi offers a full range of Dental services, treating both adults and children. In association with Dr. Norman Bressack, Dr. Rizvi provides all of Dr. Bressack’s services as well as:

• Metal Free Braces – Clear Aligner Therapy

• Metal Free Zirconia Implant Placement

• SMART Certified Safe Mercury Removal

Norman Bressack, D.D.S., P.C. has been dedicated to practicing healthy holistic dentistry for over 35 years. He is not only a mercury free dentist but a “mercury safe” dentist as well. Meaning that he uses safe removal protocols to ensure the protection of the patient, staff, environment and himself from exposure to mercury during the amalgam removal process.

Dr. Bressack’s mission is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, compassionate, and holistic way possible. Most importantly, he wants his patients to feel warm, welcome and happier when they leave than when they came in.

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CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY

A dentistry branch whose goal is to conserve the teeth in the mouth, using operative practices, as well as endodontics. It also involves various types of direct and indirect restorations of the individual teeth.

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Dental practices that utilize mercuryfree and mercury-safe dentistry, the impact of dental conditions, devices and treatments on oral and systemic health, including the biocompatibility of dental materials and techniques.

BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY

A type of tooth-conserving dentistry, treats weak, fractured and decayed teeth in a way that keeps them strong and seals them from bacterial invasion; eliminates cutting teeth down for crowns and destructive root canal treatment.

lergies, because their immune systems have already been compromised, and having to deal with new allergies to dental materials may only worsen their condition,” she says.

Conservative dentistry involves remov ing a minimum of healthy tooth structure during the restorative process. By con serving natural enamel and dentin, many of the complications caused by excessive tooth shaving and drilling are avoided. “Students who went to dental school 15 years ago weren’t taught biological, biomimetic or conservative dentistry, and they didn’t have the superior materi als that we have today,” says Teplitsky. “Unless they took continuing education units that taught these things, they didn’t learn that traditional approaches require unnecessary removal of tooth structure and fail to replicate the properties of natural teeth, leading to major complica tions including root canals, fractures and extractions. They also didn’t learn that what is going in the mouth with the teeth and gums relates to the overall condition of a person’s health.”

According to studies reported in Science Direct, which offers the latest peer-reviewed research papers, teeth naturally have the optimal properties and structure to withstand the many challeng es of the oral environment. Conservative dentistry, with its innovative materials, efficiently preserves this natural tooth structure, particularly when combined with early detection.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.

HOCATT SAUNA HELPING TO TREAT DISEASES AND CONDITIONS WITHOUT NEEDLES

From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City…

Did you ever need and want to try intravenous ozone therapy, but then said to yourself, Getting multiple injections? That will never happen!

Well, HOCATT Sauna treatments may be the answer.

What is a HOCATT Sauna?

HOCATT’ is a very special type of ozone sauna. HOCATT is an acronym that stands for Hyperthermic, Ozone, Carbonic Acid Transdermal Technology. It’s a private sauna where patients sit with their heads exposed to the air, inhaling oxygen through a comfortable nasal cannula, while their body is infused with carbon dioxide, steam, high-energy photon light and a mixture of ozone and oxygen gas.

The effects of HOCATT can be very similar to those of intrave nous ozone therapy. It may reduce pain and inflammation, calm inflamed nerves and relax tight muscles. It can also help inactivate viruses, bacteria, yeast, fungi and parasites; remove harmful free radicals; and destroy toxins. HOCATT can increase blood circulation and therefore speed up healing. It may also improve brain function and memory loss.

Who should try a HOCATT Sauna?

Many people require multiple forms of therapy, including ozone therapy, to reach their health goals. But people with very small or insufficient veins (and sometimes no veins at all) are unable to receive intravenous ozone treatment. A HOCATT Sauna is terrific for them, as well as for patients who are needle-phobic and would never try intravenous ozone therapy

What should you expect when receiving a HOCATT Sauna?

The sauna lasts for approximately 30 minutes. You enter the sauna wearing a bath towel. Appropriate protective towel barri ers are placed around your neck to prevent any leakage of gases outside the sauna. During the therapy, you are breathing oxygen through a nasal cannula to help boost your immune system and energy level and reduce stress.

The sauna heats up to a temperature of 98º F to 104ºF, with steam. When it reaches the desired temperature, carbon dioxide mixes with the vapor to form a compound called carbonic acid. This compound is unique to HOCATT. Carbonic acid helps increase circulation to the skin and lymphatic system. Most importantly, carbonic acid is one of the few safe com pounds that can increase the uptake and delivery of oxygen at the cellular level.

Another benefit of HOCATT is that it contains frequency-spe cific microcurrent, often called Rife therapy. Microcurrent therapy can help heal damaged cells by increasing the production of ATPs (energy molecules) within the healthy and damaged mitochondria in your cells. It can also reduce inflammation by diminishing pros taglandins and cytokine production and can help the body detoxify.

During this part of the session, high-energy photon light is emitted inside the sauna (you won’t see it). This light helps in crease blood flow and is also considered anti-inflammatory.

The carbonic acid cycle lasts three minutes, after which a specified amount of ozone-oxygen is infused into the sauna cabinet. This gas initially reacts with the steam to create hydrogen peroxide, which helps destroy viruses, bacteria, yeast and fungi embedded in the skin. The remainder of the ozone-oxygen gas mixture will then be absorbed through your skin into your body, where it circulates.

All this is happening at the same time during each treatment!

When the sauna finishes, the remaining gases within the cabinet are extracted into an ozone destructor so you can safely exit the unit. You’ll notice that your body smells especially clean and fresh Bottom Line

My patients state that after a HOCATT Sauna session, their skin feels softer, healthier and cleaner. Most also report getting an excellent night’s sleep that night and having more energy the next day.

HOCATT Sauna treatments can be used safely in conjunction with any other therapy or medicine. People with a variety of health issues acknowledge a significant improvement in their health status in just three to 10 sauna treatments.

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The Joy of Movement

DANCING BOOSTS OUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

by Marlaina Donato

Whether it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or ballet, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovas cular system and improve overall joint function. By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, dancing is not just for kids, and special ability is not necessary. “You are never too old, and there is no such thing as two left feet, but we can also argue: When you have great instruc tors teaching you, you can learn anything as a beginner,” says Monique Maldonado, marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Acad emy of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.

Brainy Benefits

Stepping into a dance studio can help us enrich our lives while sharpening cogni tive function. After participating in an eight-month dance program during which they memorized intricate steps of the merengue, salsa and samba, Span ish-speaking, middle-aged and older adults had significant improvement in working memory scores, reported University of Illinois Chicago researchers in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “Just like working out and puzzles, dancing works out brain paths and keeps them active and healthy,” says Maldonado.

Tango lovers will be pleased to know that the passionate dance style has

been shown in a 2017 study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine to low er anxiety and stress levels more effectively than mindfulness meditation.

Individual Moves

Mike Hallworth teaches cruise ship passengers, mostly in their 60s and 70s, how to navigate the dance floor.

“We teach all the main dance genres, including ballroom and Latin Ameri can, salsa and mambo, along with modern jive,” says the South port, England-based, lifelong dancer who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For those not as agile as they would like to be, I would suggest starting with ballroom, social foxtrot and waltz, then progress to Latin American, chacha and rumba.”

At age 75, he partially attributes his basal metabolic rate of 60—common in men 15 years his junior—to his love of danc ing, which “can burn up to 385 calories per hour with salsa or 400 calories per hour with swing,” he notes.

Joan Price, a contemporary line dance instructor in Sebastopol, California, also attests to the longevitypromoting perks of moving joyfully. “At 78, line danc ing keeps me physically fit, mentally alert and happy to be alive. The older we get, the more we

need social activity, physical movement and mental stimulation. You get all three at once with line dancing.”

The form has long outgrown its coun try-western music roots and now offers something for everyone, including Latin, swing, contemporary pop and Broadway. “Since you dance on your own in a row, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also won derful for people who want a social activ ity that doesn’t involve dating or partner ing,” says Price. She says that there are thousands of different line dances, rang ing from super-simple to extraordinarily complex. “As a beginner, be sure and choose a class that is beginning level,” she says. “Beginning level teaches basic steps, patterns and terminology—and the joy of dance!”

For those looking for a little more heat, Latin dance can accommodate any fitness level. “If you are looking for a fun, new

“Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

~Monique Maldonado

hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more interested in advancing your salsa skill level, trying mambo and cha-cha can be a nice challenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual bachata is for those who want a little more spice and advanced body movement.”

Hallworth often sees people approach ing dance with uncertainty and apprehen sion, and he encourages an open mind: “Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you give it a chance, you will be well rewarded. Most people learning to dance are a friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”

For Maldonado, it is also about shared experience, which she feels is one of the most beautiful aspects of Latin dance: “It’s a great, diverse group of people who can change your outlook on life. Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Reducing Radiation Risks WAYS TO LESSEN ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE

by Carrie Jackson

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We are tied to our devices, con tinually connected via phones, tablets and computers, but this convenience comes at a cost. Many people are surprised to learn that our devices are constantly emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF). According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and

pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

Constant Exposure

Our exposure to EMFs has dramatically increased over the past few years, especial ly in homes containing cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electrical device emits an EMF, whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation

can cause damage to cells, and even comes from appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a per son, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [voltage-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevated oxidative stress, inflammation and ulti mately, if not counteracted, disease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy House Chicago.

Jacobs, who does private house inspec tions in the Midwest, says that the rise of smart appliances and lighting in recent years has increased certain types of EMFs. “Dirty electricity consists of high-fre quency voltage transients riding along the 60-Hertz electricity provided by the utility company. Many people are surprised to learn how prevalent it is in seemingly safer sources such as solar panels, compact fluorescent lights, dimmer switches and energy-efficient appliances,” she says.

Concerning Effects

As a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist and founder of EMF Healthy, in Sedona, Arizona, Liz Menkes focuses on the radio frequency EMFs found in wire less devices and systems, alternating cur rent (AC) electric and magnetic sources in wiring and appliances, and dirty electricity, all commonly found in homes. “EMFs have been linked to many symptoms and health conditions, and there is evidence of cancer risk from all four types,” she says. “AC magnetic fields were classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2001 due to evidence of increased risk for childhood leukemia. Radio frequency was classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2011 due to evidence

of increased risk for brain tumors. Plus, there are links to many other health condi tions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

Symptoms from EMF exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warning signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irrita bility and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sensitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symp toms that can be caused by many things. Other common symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stab bing pains, leg cramps, high blood pres sure, nausea and hyperactivity, especially in children,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhythmias, un explained nightmares and nosebleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

Reduce Exposure at Home

Tangible steps can be taken to lessen the risk. “The number one mistake people make is sleeping with their cell phones near the head of the bed. Leave it turned off in another room and get a batteryoperated alarm clock,” says Menkes. “Turn off Wi-Fi at night, since EMF radiation affects melatonin production. If possible, hardwire your laptops, tablets, cell phones and other devices to eliminate Wi-Fi com pletely in the house. If you must use a cell phone, keep it in airplane mode as much

as possible and don’t store it in a pocket or otherwise close to the body.”

More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-fre quency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or another absorbent material. “Replacing dimmer switches helps, but not all electricians are aware of EMFs and have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The federal government has no restric tions on overall EMF exposure. “The wire less industry and the government agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfortunately, this message is not reality. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practi cal Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

The Building Biology Institute of fers classes and resources to help create environments free of EMF hazards. “Any measure to reduce your exposure is worth taking, and will contribute to a healthier and more peaceful home environment,” says Menkes.

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at Carrie JacksonWrites.com.

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Tina uses her expertise as a Holistic Health Coach, Professional Life Coach, Life Purpose Coach, and Culinary Nutrition Educator to help women midlife, re set their health and mind set, create balance, and live with purpose and impact. She does this through private coaching, online group coaching pro grams, and retreats.

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Namaste Bookshop and Heal ing Center offers a unique and large selection of East ern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, med itation cushions, instructional and music CDs and DVDs, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books – including Spanish. The event space above the bookshop holds classes, workshops and book signings, and provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

UNITED PALACE OF SPIRITUAL ARTS

4140 Broadway, NYC 212-568-6700 • UPSpiritualArts.org

As an inclusive spiritual com munity, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts seeks to culti vate compassion, wisdom, and peace through spiritual practices born of the great wisdom traditions, sacred service, and joyous connection to spirit through music, arts and entertainment. Join us online for weekly non denominational services, a virtual sanctuary, and more!

Holistic Dentistry

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Whole Foods Market is an Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products. We support lo cal communities & agriculture, practice and advance environmental stewardship, sup port & rewards team member excellence, and encourage and educate on all aspects of healthy living. See ad, page 43.

Herbal Remedies

HERBASWAY 800-672-7322 • HerbaSway.com

Founded in 1996, HerbaS way Laboratories is locat ed in Wallingford, CT. Our formulas are based on traditional herbal combinations that have been used for thousands of years.  Using only the purest ingredients and wild-crafted herbs, in combination with the latest Western scientific research, HerbaSway’s formulas are synergistically blended to produce opti mal balance in your body. See ad, page 29.

We welcome you to come in for a com prehensive exam of teeth, gums, early de tection, and oral health problems. We offer the following services: holistic dental care, mercury-free dentistry, TMJ disorder and treatment, treatment for sleep disorders, Invisalign and orthodontics, dental implant, sleep apnea. Payment plans available. See ad, back cover.

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GOLDEN DENTAL WELLNESS

444 Community Dr, Ste 204, Manhasset 516-627-8400 • GoldenSmile.com

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1692 Newbridge Rd. N. Bellmore, NY 516-221-7447 Holisticdds.com

Offering a full range of dental services, treating adults and children with an integrative and systemic philosophy. Dr. Rizvi earned her DDS from NYU and completed residen cies in general dentistry at both the Kings County Hospi tal Center and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. See ad, page 31.

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What is made by nature is always going to be better than what is artificially made. This is why at Nature’s Den tal the conservation of your natural tooth structure— the Biomimetic approach to dentistry—is at the core of our minimally in vasive practice philosophy. Seead,page32.

TRIBECA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTS

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Dr. Lewis Gross has more than 31 years’ experience providing holistic dentistry to adults and children with his staff of dental specialists and integrative practitioners. Of fering less invasive and more natural solutions for patients with difficult dental issues and those who seek just a good family dentist. Our recently renovated, stateof-the-art facility, offers among other things, laser dentistry, metal-free implants, non-in vasive oral cancer screening, ozone and al ternatives to surgery and root canal.

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Dr. David L Pollack special izes in functional nutrition which is the science of help ing repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery.

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Ozone Therapy

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Nature’s Virus Killer

Copper can stop a virus before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientistshave discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.

Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?”

“One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Customers report using copper against:

Colds Flu

Virus variants

Sinus trouble

Cold sores

Fever blisters

Canker sores

Strep throat

Night stuffiness

Morning congestion

Nasal drip

Infected sores

Infected wounds

Styes

Ringworm

Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

CopperZap® is made in the USA of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA31.

Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114.

Buy once, use forever.

Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

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