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s we enter the steamy days of summer, when nature is our playground and fathers are celebrated, we’re focusing on health and fitness for him as well as fun activities for the whole family. Look for articles on pool workouts, treating and preventing prostate problems, and in our Inspiration column, an essay on fatherhood. Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell This month we also bring you tips for warding off dementia and keeping your cognitive function high. In “Brain-Savers: Smart Strategies to Keep Dementia at Bay,” Melinda Hemmelgarn tells us that more than a third of dementia cases globally might be prevented through dietary changes and other lifestyle risk-reduction measures. One local organization, Sharp Again, is a valuable resource for anyone looking to restore cognitive function. Read more in “Early Intervention Is Best for Memory Loss,” on page 31. I suspect that the majority of dementia cases are preventable, and that the earlier we start our prevention measures, the more successful we will be. Heavy metals, which we accumulate throughout our lives and can eventually make their way to our brains, play a big role in dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. So my daily routine now includes drinking Anthony William’s Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie (MedicalMedium.com/blog/heavy-metaldetox-smoothie), as well as yoga, rebounding and walks in nature. When I was growing up, I loved walking in the woods with my dad, and I find it so calming and healing now. Together we would wander through the forest, chewing on sassafras stems, turning over logs to search for salamanders, and hunting for peepers, jack-in-the pulpits and Indian pipes. These magical walks never felt like learning to me, and I didn’t realize until I got much older that not everyone grew up learning about the local flora and fauna. So this Father’s Day, I just wanted to say thanks to Dad, now in the non-physical world. I imagine he’ll show me around there too, when I eventually arrive. If walking in the woods sounds fun to you too, you can join a mushroom walk this summer, plus a potluck lunch afterward. Check out “Mycological Society Leads Area Mushroom Walks” in our local food section on page 24. For more info on healthy and delicious mushrooms and a recipe, read “Medicinal Mushrooms: Beyond Buttons and Portabellas,” on page 26. Lately Dana and I have been talking about how much more easily life flows when we cut the clutter in our homes, especially in our home offices. Our sister Natural Awakenings publisher, Meredith Montgomery, thinks so too. Please enjoy her wonderful article in our Healthy Kids column this month, “The Minimalist Family: Trading Clutter for Calm,” on page 34. We love discovering local organizations that are doing great things, and sharing information about them with our readers. This month in our healing spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to the summer services at Campwoods Grounds, in Ossining. The Ossining Camp Meeting Association, which owns the land, is presenting a series of raise-the-vibration sacred dance and sound healing events that are open to the public. See page 42 for more info on attending. Natural Awakenings will be at two area festivals this month: Clearwater Festival, the huge, two-day music and environmental event, on Father’s Day weekend—this year featuring a more diverse musical lineup (see page 22); and the brand-new Free Spirit Expo, which will take place June 2 at Fable: From Farm to Table, in Ossining. Both promise to be a lot of fun. While you’re there, please stop by the Natural Awakenings booth and say hi! We’d love to see you. Enjoy the summer!
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Music and environmental event returns to Croton-on-Hudson
26 MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS
Beyond Buttons and Portabellas
28 BRAIN-SAVERS Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia
32 NATURE’S TOOLBOX
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The Key to Prostate Health
34 THE MINIMALIST FAMILY
Trading Clutter for Calm
36 NONTOXIC LAWN CARE
Protecting Pets and the Planet
38 SANJAY GUPTA ON ‘Chasing Life’
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We Must Face Our Own Story First
44 JUST ADD WATER Aquatic Workouts for Him
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spotlight 24 local food 26 conscious eating 32 healing ways
34 healthy kids 36 natural pet 38 wise words 40 inspiration 44 fit body 48 calendar 53 planet watch 54 classifieds 55 resource guide June 2019
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McEnroe Organic Farm Hosts Community Day, and Strawberry Festival
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cEnroe Organic Farm, which demonstrates sustainable agriculture practices through on-farm programming for children, adults and families, will host two family-friendly events this month: a Discovery Garden Community Day from 10 a.m. to noon on June 8, and its annual Strawberry Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. on June 15. Located on 1,200 acres in north Dutchess County, McEnroe Organic Farm Organic strawberries at produces organic and naturally raised McEnroe Farm Market meats, greenhouse tomatoes, seasonal produce and nursery transplants. It also produces soils and compost that are approved for organic purposes and have been used by farms, gardens, landscapers and green roofers since 1987. During Discovery Garden Community Day, volunteers are invited to work on various garden and farm activities. At noon, the farm market will provide a free lunch for all participants. The annual Strawberry Festival will feature local vendors and musicians. It will be proceeded by a free yoga class taught by Buddhi Tribe from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Discovery Garden Pavilion. Both events are open to the public. They are sponsored and coordinated by the farm’s Education Program, which relies in part on public support to sustain these activities. To make a donation, visit Donorbox.org/mcenroe-organic-farm-education-department-fundraiser. Cost: Free. Location: McEnroe Farm Market, 5409 Rte. 22, Millerton, NY. For more info, call 518.789.4191 or visit McEnroeOrganicFarm.com.
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icycle Sundays, a Westchester tradition since 1974, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday in June. Each year, over a series of Sundays in May, June and September, more than 60,000 participants bike, walk or jog a 13.1-mile, traffic-free loop of the Bronx River Parkway, from White Plains to Yonkers. The tradition began when community leaders recognized the importance of environmental preservation and promoting a healthy, fit lifestyle. Since 2012, Bicycle Sundays have been funded solely by Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF) and its partners. No public funds are used to keep the program going. WPF engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. Bicycle Sundays will also be held on September 8, 15, 22 and 29. For more info, call 914.231.4600 or visit TheWPF.org.
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omen’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) and Putnam County SCORE are joining forces to present the second annual Women’s Business Conference, a full day of professional development and networking designed for women at an affordable cost. Themed “Our New World Conference: Rise to the Challenge,” this year’s conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 6, at Putnam County Golf Club. The event includes breakfast, lunch, workshops, speakers and a CEO panel. A keynote speech by Mary Molina, president of Lola Snacks, will kick off the program, followed by workshops and presentations such as Sell with Ease: Step into Your Professional Greatness, with Debra Pearlman, president and CEO of Hudson Valley Sales Training; Saving Money with Strategic Storytelling and Social Media, with Margaret Carey, founder of Master It Media; Success in Business: Legal and Empowerment Tools to Get You There, with attorney Patricia M. Mulligan; What Are Your Numbers Saying about Your Business? with CPA Jack L. Hufnagel; and The Art of Networking, with Maria L. Sciuto of Compass Asset Management Group. New this year, the CEO panel will be moderated by WEDC’s Cynthia MarshCroll, who will ask panelists about the challenges and triumphs of running a successful business. There will be plenty of time for networking with speakers as well as other visitors. The conference will conclude with a social hour from 3 to 4 p.m. for additional networking opportunities. Location: Putnam County Golf Club, 187 Hill Street, Mahopac, NY. For registration and more information, visit onwConference.com. June 2019
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Universal Healing Arts Connection to Host Grand Opening
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nyone who wants a nature-friendly garden but isn’t sure where to start can participate in a live demonstration at Westchester Land Trust’s Sugar Hill Farm, in Bedford Hills, from 10:30 a.m. to noon on June 15. In her workshop Native Gardening 101: How to Plant a Habitat Patch, Amanda Bayley, co-founder of Plan it Wild, will demonstrate step-by-step how to replace lawn turf with native plants and create a habitat patch in your yard. Westchester Land Trust (WLT) will also be on hand sharing habitat tips and information about Pollinator Pathway, a collaboration between local residents, municipalities and conservation organizations, focused on establishing habitat and food sources for pollinating insects and wildlife. Since its founding in 1988, WLT has preserved nearly 8,400 acres of open space, including 775 acres of preserves owned by the organization which are open to the public year-round. The June 15 demonstration is part of the Plan it Wild Speaker Series 2019, whose goal is to create “a biodiverse, resilient, beautiful Westchester.” This free and open-to-the-public countywide roadshow features a selection of speakers, topics and workshops that address what each of us can do to further that goal. Cost: Free. Location: Westchester Land Trust at Sugar Hill Farm, 403 Harris Rd., Bedford Hills, NY. For more information about WLT, visit WestchesterLandTrust.org. For more info about the demonstration and to RSVP (by June 12, please), visit EventBrite.com and search for Native Gardening 101 in Bedford Hills.
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niversal Healing Arts Connection will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 30, with an open house at its newly renovated building in Cortlandt Manor. Practitioners will be on hand to share the meaning behind alternative healing modalities such as qigong, yoga, reflexology, massage, Akashic records, indigenous ceremonies, Reiki, Divine Energy Healing and past life regression. “In the hustle and bustle of our busy Universal Healing Arts Connection and overwhelming lives, peace, tranquility and healing are just around the corner,” says Shima Chayvet, owner and creator of Universal Healing Arts Connection. “The office building has been converted into a magical, mystical space, much as the array of healing events will convert your tired body and beaten spirit into a sanctuary of peace, rejuvenation and transformation. A host of weekly sessions and special events for adults and children will make this haven of health and peace your personal and family retreat.” The open house will feature Melissa Mace, demonstrating how she creates photographic art with nature; healthy juicing; author, composer and healer Gene Krackehl; and interactive storytelling for children. Visitors can browse the gift shop, which sells crystals, jewelry, oracle cards and other items. There will also be raffles as well as free giveaways representing the integration of Universal Healing Arts Connection and Infinite Possibilities Inc. “Come enjoy a true experience of body, mind and spirit for the greater good of all,” Chayvet says. Location: Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY. For more info, call 914.737.HEAL.
New Book on Meditation and Spirituality
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s God in That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth, by John D. Sambalino, is the true story of a personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and the many benefits of meditation. The new book, published by Vanishing Circle Press, is based on the author’s 44 years of daily meditation, yoga, tai chi and qigong. “We live in very stressful times,” says the South New Jersey author. “While this book can help learn how to release stress naturally through meditation, it’s not a how-to book and does not teach meditation. [It addresses] how meditation can relieve stress and help to make a happier, healthier, more productive person.” Vijayendra Pratap, Ph.D., president of the Yoga Research Society, says, “I would love to see this book in the hands of practitioners of all paths for self-realization.” Kirkus Reviews calls the book a “lively and intensely readable story of one man’s use of a variety of spiritual practices to reveal the nature of reality.” Cost: $16.95. For more information or to order the book, visit IsGodInThatBottleCap.com. See ad on page 41.
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Quit with Quinn Makes Addiction Treatment More Accessible
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ith his Westchester-based business, Quit with Quinn, Stephen Quinn has long offered a natural—and he would say more effective—alternative to traditional treatments for addictions to sugar, overeating, smoking, alcohol, drugs and compulsive behaviors. Now he is offering new pricing to help people overcome yet another obstacle to kicking addiction: cost. Stephen Quinn “Money is often an issue in people seeking help,” Quinn says. “This treatment is not covered under insurance. Partly that’s the prerogative of the insurance companies; partly it’s because when people pay for a treatment program with their own money, they are far more likely to see it through. But the nature of healing is a universal gift, and that nature does not deny to those with less. It also doesn’t give itself away without certain criteria being met. So we’ve created a pricing structure that reflects this.” Prices are commensurate to the value and efficacy of the treatments, he says, and “very reasonable” compared to the cost and success rate of other options. “Our success rate is far above other methods—patches, chemicals, psychological counseling and rehab centers,” he says. “This is because at the core of the treatment programs is a bioenergetic healing treatment that cleans, rebalances and restores the person’s bio-energetic field, done by a practitioner with 20 years’ experience. If someone wants to let go of an addiction, the treatment gives them a clean slate and a sense of disinterest in the old addiction so they can break free from its grip.” Quit with Quinn also has payment programs and slidingscale pricing for cases when the desire to change is genuine but the cost of treatment is out of reach. For more info, call 914.473.2015 or visit QuitWithQuinn.com. See ad, page 33.
Groundwork Hudson Valley’s Sunset Cruise Set for June 19
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n June 19, Groundwork Hudson Valley will host its annual Sunset Cruise on the Majestic Princess, which will board at 5:30 p.m. from the Science Barge, located just north of the Yonkers Pier; sail up the Hudson River to the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge; and return to Yonkers between 9 and 9:30 p.m. The evening will feature cocktails, dining, dancing and a short talk by Dr. Matthew Hare, associate professor in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University, about growing oysters in the Hudson River. Groundwork Hudson Valley creates sustainable environmental change in urban neighborhoods through community-based partnerships that promote equity, youth leadership and economic
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opportunity. For almost 20 years, Groundwork has made neighborhoods more livable and sustainable through an array of on-the-ground environmental projects that directly involve local residents. The Majestic Princess along side It restores rivers and builds trails, parks and playgrounds, the Science Barge engaging community members in all its work, with a particular focus on educating and employing young people. Proceeds from the cruise will help support Groundwork’s flagship programs. A Commander ticket ($250) includes cocktails, a buffet dinner and a raffle ticket to win dinner for two at Le Moulin Restaurant in Yonkers. A Steward ticket ($150) includes cocktails and buffet dinner. To purchase tickets, mail a check to Groundwork Hudson Valley, 22 Main St., 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY, 10701, or visit GroundworkHV.org. Location: Groundwork Hudson Valley Science Barge, 99 Dock St., Yonkers, NY. For more info, call 914.375.2151 or visit GroundworkHV.org.
Bernadette Bloom to Teach Energy Healing from Tibet in Katonah
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ernadette Bloom and Tibetan spiritual master Djwahl Khul will present a new energy healing class—Discovering Your Divine Plan: Energy Medicine for the 21st Century, A Holistic Approach to Life (Part 1)—from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 23, in Katonah. “Participants will learn to bring balance and ease to the body, mind and spirit via the soul and Monad,” says Bloom, a medical Bernadette Bloom intuitive and energy healer. “The intended audience is all people who are interested in becoming empowered using the holistic model in their life and health,” she says. “In one day, they will raise their vibration to a different level of consciousness, learning how to see things differently. This is an amazing journey, and it’s fun and practical.” Among the topics covered will be how the chakra (energy) system influences us mentally, emotionally and physically; how to sense the energy field and correct any imbalances; how to treat oneself and others; and how to use these techniques in everyday life. Prior to class, participants must listen to “Meditation for Attunement and Healing with Bernadette Bloom” daily on YouTube or her website, TheEsotericBloom.com. The only Tibetan energy medicine teacher in the New York Tri-State area, Bloom is president of the nonprofit JJ Esoteric Foundation and the founder of Center for Aligned Healing. Cost: $213-$225 on or before June 16; then $231-$246. Location: 46 Bedford Rd., Katonah, NY. Virtual class available through Zoom. For more info, email bernadettebloom8@gmail.com or visit TheEsotericBloom.com. June 2019
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Reiki Healing Circle to Feature Frans Stiene
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rans Stiene, co-founder of the International House of Reiki and the author of The Inner Heart of Reiki and Reiki Insights, will be the featured guest at a Reiki healing circle to be held from Frans Stiene 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 10, at The Mariandale Center, in Ossining. Based in the Netherlands, Stiene is a Reiki master (senior teacher) for the International House of Reiki. He teaches worldwide. This special event is being organized by Beryl Hay, who facilitates the monthly healing circle at Mariandale, and by Andrea Deierlein of Thrive Reiki. During the event, Reiki practitioners will share abbreviated Reiki sessions for all participants, Hay says. “Reiki is a subtle healing practice that supports body, mind and spirit and prompts an overall calming, balancing and healing response that enhances health and well-being,” she says. “When we meet in circle, it is with the intention to hold everyone in a sacred space with the purpose of nurturing ourselves as part of a healthier humanity. Reiki shared increases compassion for oneself and others and supports a shift from surviving to thriving.” Cost: $20. Location: The Mariandale Center, 299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY. For more info, call 914.941.4455. To register for this event, visit Mariandale.org.
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Native Landscapes and Garden Center Has Ecological Mission
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ative Landscapes and Garden Center, in Pawling, lies at a special crossroads, where Route 22 meets the Appalachian Trail. The location is significant, because just as the AT preserves Americans’ connection with nature, the garden center serves a similar purpose for residential and commercial clients in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester Counties. Founded in 1984, it is an ecologically friendly landscape design and installation contractor specializing in rock and woodland gardens, stonework, tree and shrub installation and property maintenance. “As native landscapers, we consider it our special task Native Landscapes and responsibility to protect and enhance the natural environand Garden Center ment,” says owner Peter Muroski. “We use only plants that are indigenous to a specific location or local horticultural zone. We also consider exposure, soil and other natural conditions when designing a landscape.” The AT winds around the garden center, which provides an oasis for hikers as part of the Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community (HVATC), one of 50 such communities along the AT. Native Landscapes offers showers, a mail drop and snacks; holds seasonal events such as Trail Days and Trail Magic Day; and in the past has hosted the Warrior Hikers. (For event dates and times, visit AppalachianTrail.org.) The Appalachian Trail Train stop, part of the Harlem Valley rail line, is behind the garden center. “From Georgia to Maine, it’s the only train stop on the AT,” Muroski says. “The train stops throughout the weekend and holidays for hikers to enjoy the natural beauty of the Harlem Valley deep woods.” Location: Native Landscapes and Garden Center, Quaker Ridge Plaza, 991 Rte. 22, Pawling, NY. For more info, call 845.855.7050, email info@nativelandscaping.net or visit NativeLandscapling.net.
Farm Sanctuary Hosts Free Vegan Picnic and Open House
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afe Haven Farm Sanctuary, home to more than 100 rescued farm animals, from bunnies to horses, will host a vegan picnic and open house from noon to 2 p.m. on June 29. “This is a great opportunity to start your summer by rekindling your affection for animals and finding out how delicious vegan food can be,” says Ellen Crain, coSafe Haven Farm Sanctuary Residents founder of Safe Haven. “There is no charge to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated. Just email us to let us know how many people will be attending so we can be certain to have enough food. You can also visit our website to see the animals.” Safe Haven’s mission is to rescue abused and neglected farmed animals, restore them to health and provide them with a safe and loving forever home, Crain says. “In doing so, we hope to raise awareness about the plight of animals raised for food and the benefits of a vegan diet for the animals, human health and the environment. We are dedicated to spreading compassion and respect for all living beings.” Location: Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary, 542 Gardner Hollow Rd., Poughquag, NY. For more info, contact the farm at safehavenfarmscanctuary@gmail.com or visit SafeHavenFarmSanctuary.org.
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Manhattan Startup Connects Buyers and Farmers in Online Global Market
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natta—a new global online marketplace for essential oils and floral waters—has a unique business model: one that prioritizes purity, sustainability and social responsibility while allowing customers to meet and communicate directly with the farmers who grow the plants used in the products. The Manhattan-based company started operations in early 2019, with a business model designed to eliminate overhead costs incurred in standard supply chain models, connecting customers with farms to provide high-quality products at affordable prices. Founders Joshua Thomerson, Victoria Dantcheva and Oscar Bueno, three experienced executives in the essential oil industry, created a business plan that blends practical, innovative solutions and gives equal priority to ecological sustainability. “This new model makes feasible business sense, but we also felt very strongly about establishing a fair platform that invests in the future of farmers,’’ Thomerson says. “Sources are drastically shrinking, and we wanted to share our firsthand experience at these various corners of the world, where growing products is a way of life that needs to be nurtured.” Anatta pays farmers over 50 percent more than its competitors, he says. It also returns part of the proceeds from every purchase to partnership farmers to support their livelihoods. The company’s products are grown in Australia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, China, Somaliland, Rwanda and Tasmania. Among Anatta’s initial products are a variety of essential oils, such as Lavender, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Peppermint, Blue Chamomile, Fennel and Lemon Ironbark, as well as Rose and Lavender waters. To read about or purchase products, visit AnattaMarket.com. For more information, contact Anatta at 374.762.1268 or Hello@ AnattaMarket.com. See ad, page 9. June 2019
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Spirit Festival Coming to Connecticut Riverfront
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ickets are now available for Spirit Festival, a celebration of wellness, yoga, music and dance, which will be held September 13 to 15, along the Connecticut River in Hartford. Produced in affiliation with BaliSpirit Festival and Riverfront Recapture, the event will provide a safe and moving space for discovering new paths to harmony, healing, creativity and community. Spirit Festival will feature a diverse array of offerings from conscious teachers, practitioners, performers and artists, including: a kirtan and chanting workshop with internationally celebrated yogi-musician Girish; an immersive sound bath with Integrative Sound Therapist Daniel Lauter; an opportunity to talk and practice with Maya Breuer, founder of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color at Kripalu; a “get real” workshop with the author of the Indie Spiritualist, Chris Grosso; a grounding workshop for creating a spiritual life with Dr. Brandon Nappi; a participant-driven and technology-infused installation by New Media Artist Balam Soto; an introduction to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga with Randolph Osgood; a high energy experience of Caribbean style SocaRobix with trainer and coach Wasine Mark; children and family yoga instruction with Dragonfly Studios; and an opportunity to turn trash into instruments with Ethnomusicologist Dennis Waring. Through beneficial and inspirational traditions of yoga, dance and music, the BaliSpirit Festival illustrates the Balinese Hindu concept of Tri Hita Karana: living in harmony with our spiritual, social and natural environments. For more information, visit SpiritYogaFestival.com. Location: Riverside Park & Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford. See ad, page 5.
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Neurofeedback Provides Drug-Free Help for Neurological Issues
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edical scientists’ recognition of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change and improve function at any age, in adults as well as children—has been a source of hope to many people, especially parents who don’t want to use drugs to treat problems like anxiety, depression, pain and AD/HD in children. “Neurofeedback, or EEG biofeedback, is a gentle but effective way to boost brain fitness and provide lasting relief from neurological conditions in adults and children without the need for medications,” says Anton Bluman, a certified neurofeedback and energy practitioner and licensed counselor based in Sleepy Hollow. “Neurofeedback uses sensitive technology to track and release stuck or disregulated brainwave patterns, helping restore harmony and balance to the central nervous system,” he says. “The LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) carries a tiny signal from the brain and back in a way that is conducive to the brain self-adjusting—a kind of reset bringing peace, clarity and resilience.” LENS is user friendly and quick, is administered with the subject’s eyes closed, and requires no effort. These qualities are important when the subject is a fidgety child, or one who has difficulty with prolonged auditory or visual stimuli, Bluman says, adding, “It has even been used effectively on dogs, horses and other pets.” He says LENS can both treat and train the brain, not just helping with neurological issues, but also relieving stress, emotional reactivity and “brain fog” while increasing mental clarity, focus, energy and productivity. “LENS is used for performance anxiety and in peak performance training by test takers, executives, sports persons and performing artists for ease and effectiveness,” he says. And for people seeking deep relaxation or inner search, it also measures states of consciousness and facilitates heightened awareness. “It can be used in synergy with Reconnective Healing and other energy therapies,” he says. “Neurofeedback was used in EEG studies with Tibetan monks some 15 years ago in this regard. When our nervous system is better regulated—less reactive, more sensitive and adaptable—the brain, mind and body are more related and balanced, and we are more able to live optimally.” For more information about neurofeedback, connect with Anton Bluman at ADrugFreeAlternative.com June 2019
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Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure Even moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks a week—increases the risk of high blood pressure, according to a new analysis of the health records of 17,000 U.S. adults. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers found that the average blood pressure among nondrinkers was about 109/67, among moderate drinkers 128/79 and among heavy drinkers 153/82, based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the years 1988 to 1994. The higher readings could be the result of alcohol’s affect on the brain and liver, or because it raises caloric intake, partly by increasing appetite, say the researchers. 18
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Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for just four days, athletes ran faster than after eating a Western diet. In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, seven women and four men ate one of two diets for four days: the Mediterranean, with its emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and whole grains, or the Western, high in trans and saturated fats, dairy, refined sugars, refined and highly processed vegetable oils, sodium and processed foods. After a nine-to-16-day break, they followed the other diet. The athletes exercised on a treadmill for five kilometers after each diet and were found to have run 6 percent faster after following the Mediterranean diet, despite similar heart rates and perceived levels of exertion.
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Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Analyzing the records of almost 14,000 people over a 20-year period, researchers found that diets such as Atkins, ketogenic and paleo, which emphasize protein instead of fruits, vegetables and grains, boosted the risk of AFib by 18 percent compared to diets with moderate carb intake. Researchers theorize that consuming less produce and fewer grains may aggravate inflammation, while eating high amounts of protein and fat may increase oxidative stress. Both conditions are linked to AFib, in which the heart beats irregularly, potentially causing palpitations, dizziness and fatigue. It’s also linked to a five-fold increase in strokes.
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Eat More Carbs to Lower Heart Risk
For those that don’t move vigorously throughout the day—whether stuck behind a desk or lying on a couch in front of a screen— there’s good news in a recent American Cancer Society study: Replacing just 30 minutes a day of stationary time with such moderate physical activities as brisk walking and dancing reduces the risk of dying over 14 years by a whopping 45 percent. Even light activities such as walking slowly, playing pool and doing housework like vacuuming for half an hour reduce mortality risk by 15 percent.
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Take Magnesium to Optimize Vitamin D Magnesium seems to optimize vitamin D, increasing the vitamin’s utilization for those with insufficient levels and decreasing it in those with excessive amounts. In a randomized trial of 250 people between ages 50 and 85 that were considered at risk for colorectal cancer, researchers at the VanderbiltIngram Cancer Center found that changes in blood levels of vitamin D were significantly affected by the intake of magnesium—a mineral in which 80 percent of Americans are deficient. In addition to supplements, magnesium-rich foods include dark leafy greens, beans, whole grains, dark chocolate, nuts, avocados and fatty fish such as salmon.
Find a Green Space and Make a Friend Integrating green spaces among living areas increases trust among strangers, according to a study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. Participants in walking tours of a Vancouver neighborhood were asked to complete a smartphone questionnaire at six stops, including at a rainbowpainted crosswalk and both wild and manicured community gardens. Researchers found that colorful design elements and green spaces were linked to higher levels of happiness, plus greater trust of strangers and environmental stewardship. “The urban design interventions we studied are relatively simple and low cost, but show great potential to improve individuals’ emotional and social lives,” says Hanna Negami, lead author.
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Legal Pot Lifts Junk Food Sales Apparently, the fabled marijuanainduced “munchies” cravings don’t have people reaching for carrots. A new study from the University of Connecticut found that shortly after Colorado, Washington and Oregon legalized recreational marijuana, increases in purchases were recorded in those states for potato chips (5.3 percent), cookies (4.1 percent) and ice cream (3.1 percent). June 2019
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Aqua Breakthrough
global briefs
Internet users can help fight global deforestation even while surfing. German online search engine Ecosia, now used in 183 countries, diverts its advertising revenue from click-throughs to planting trees worldwide to the tune of more than 52 million since 2009. With each search, the company says, it removes around two-anda-half pounds of carbon dioxide from the air. Christian Kroll, Ecosia’s founder, wrote, “Climate change is a very real threat, and if we’re to stop the world heating above the 1.5 degrees warned about in the IPCC [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report, we need to plant trees at scale.” Kroll suggests that if Ecosia were to get as big as Google, they could absorb 15 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Users can find it at Ecosia.org.
Baby Balking
Climate Change Discourages Childbearing
USA Today has reported that concerns about climate change are giving women pause about bearing children. The U.S. birthrate has been falling for years, and in 2017, it was 60.3 births per 1,000 women, the lowest fertility rate since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began keeping such records in 1909. Related causes such as women marrying later, worries about the economy and the difficulty of finding affordable child care have all been suggested. But prospective parents are also thinking about the increased frequency and intensity of storms and other natural disasters such as drought and wildfires. Further, geopolitical unrest and scarcity of water and other resources are convincing some to at least postpone their decision to increase the population. 20
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Far Out
Earth’s Atmosphere Extends Past Moon
The scientific boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space is the Kármán line, 62 miles high. But a team of astronomers have published evidence in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics that the geocorona, a tenuous cloud of neutral hydrogen in the outermost region of the Earth’s atmosphere that glows in far-ultraviolet light, extends much farther than the moon. The discovery means that telescopes positioned in the geocorona will need to have some of their settings adjusted for deep-space observations.
3-D Meat
Printer Produces Plant-Based Substitute
Researcher Giuseppe Scionti, owner of Nova Meat, in Barcelona, Spain, has developed a synthetic meat substitute using vegetable proteins that imitate protein complexes found in real meat. Produced using a 3-D printer, it can mimic the texture of beef or chicken. The specialist in biomedicine and tissue engineering has been working for 10 years on bioprinting different synthetic tissues such as artificial corneas, skin and ears. WakeUpNaturally.com
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Clean Water Solution in the Pipeline
With the world facing a future of climate change and water scarcity, finding an environmental way to cleanse drinking water is paramount. Researchers in China contend they are working on a method to remove bacteria from water that’s both highly efficient and environmentally sound. By shining ultraviolet light onto a two-dimensional sheet of graphitic carbon nitride, the team’s prototype can purify two-and-a-half gallons of water in one hour, killing virtually all the harmful bacteria present. This technique of photocatalytic disinfection is an alternative to current eco-unfriendly water filtration systems such as chlorination or ozone disinfection.
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Norwegian Nudge
Countries Learn from Recycling Strategy
In Norway, up to 97 percent of the country’s plastic bottles are recycled, and other countries are taking note. The government’s environmental taxes reward companies that are eco-friendly. If a company recycles more than 95 percent of its plastic, then its tax is dropped. Customers pay a deposit on each bottled product they buy. To get back their money, they must return their used bottles to one of the 3,700 machines found in the country’s supermarkets and convenience stores. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that if current global trends continue, plastic trash in the ocean will outweigh fish by 2050.
Revamping Recycling China Forces U.S. Cities to Change Specs
China, one of the world’s main importers of recyclable waste, is rejecting shipments that are more than 0.5 percent impure, so loads contaminated by a greasy pizza box, disposable coffee cups and the odd plastic bag could end up in the local landfill instead. Most single-use cups, for instance, are lined with a fine film of polyethylene, which makes the cups liquid-proof, but also difficult and expensive to reprocess. Most waste management facilities will treat the cups as trash. Since China banned impure plastics, many U.S. municipalities no longer accept plastics numbered 3 to 7, which can include yogurt cups, butter tubs and vegetable oil bottles. Another contamination culprit is food residue. Washing out food scraps from recyclables can be just as important as putting the appropriate item in the recycling bin.
Action Alert
Banish Toxic Air in Plane Cabins
Flying safety is more than making it to our destination; it’s about the air we have to breathe while in the skies. Toxic fume events can occur when air, contaminated by engine exhaust, fuel fumes, de-icing fluids and/or ozone, enters the aircraft cabin through the jet engine intake. Exposure to even low levels of these contaminants can incapacitate passengers and crew, and long-term exposure could lead to debilitating health issues. In April, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Cabin Air Safety Act (H.R. 2208) to protect commercial airline passengers and crew from toxic cabin air. Follow its progress at GovTrack.US. The bill would require training on toxic fumes for all pilots, crew members and flight attendants; make sure the Federal Aviation Administration maintains a record of all reports of and conducts investigations into all toxic fume occurrences; and direct the airline industry to install detectors in the air supply system of planes to locate sources of contamination. Contact a congressional representative, listed on GovTrack.US, to support the bill.
Hopper Stopper
Endangered Frogs Keep Millions of Acres as Habitat
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the protected status of 1.8 million acres of critical California mountain habitat for the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs and the mountain yellow-legged frogs, species that have declined by 90 percent, and Yosemite toads. In 2017, a year after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated the land as protected under the Endangered Species Act, the California Cattlemen’s Association challenged the decision. U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden stated the group had failed to establish that any of its members suffered injury from the designation. June 2019
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event spotlight The Great Hudson River Revival is June 15 and 16
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Continuing a Legacy
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revivial 2018
Clearwater Festival Turns 50 Music and environmental event returns to
Croton-on-Hudson for milestone birthday.
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avis Staples, The Lone Bellow, Immortal Technique, Ani DiFranco, The Wailers, Railroad Earth and The Mammals will be among the headliners at the 2019 Clearwater Festival (aka The Great Hudson River Revival), which will return to Croton-on-Hudson June 15 and 16. This year’s event will celebrate Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday as well as the 50th anniversary of the sloop Clearwater, which Seeger built to advocate cleaning up the Hudson River. Along with two days of live music and storytelling and a wide range of familyfriendly activities, the 2019 festival will have a new feature: Youth Activist Training led by a group of young change-makers like 13-year-old Alexandria Villaseñor, who made headlines this year when she spent 12 Fridays outside the United Nations, advocating for climate justice. 22
The Clearwater Festival has become a destination for music fans and families alike, with a variety of unique activities. “Whether you’ve never come to Clearwater Festival before or have been many times, this year will be special,” says Greg Williams, executive director of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, which produces the event. “We’re recognizing our 50th birthday and Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday with famous folk musicians, new artists from a variety of genres, and youth activism that would have given Seeger renewed hope for the future.”
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A world-renowned musical artist and activist, Seeger founded Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, a membersupported corporation whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water. The nonprofit’s work has resulted in the passing of landmark legislation including The Clean Water Act. It is carrying on Seeger’s legacy through educational programs, environmental advocacy and musical celebrations, including the annual Clearwater Festival. “I don’t know how we got here, Pete. But we’re standing together, arm in arm, building 100 years after your birth,” says Festival Director Jason Samel. “We are so lucky to have you among us. May it be a day of remembrance of what is good in us all, and a celebration of a man’s work that will never die as long as we continue to stand up and sing.” The Clearwater Festival has become a destination for music fans and families alike, with a variety of unique activities. The Working Waterfront offers rides on small boats and the Clearwater; the Crafts Area showcases the work of crafters and folk artists; the Green Living Expo teaches visitors how to live and work sustainably; the Discovery and Tideline tents feature hands-on environmental education programs and Hudson River research; the Environmental Action Tent highlights Clearwater’s watershed and environmental justice initiatives; and the Artisanal Food and Farm Market features food sourced from the Hudson Valley.
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BODY WORK GUIDE Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revivial 2018
Diverse Stage Lineup
Location: Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. For more info, visit ClearwaterFestival.org. See ads page 11 & back cover.
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Additional artists in the Clearwater Festival lineup include Del McCoury Band, Chapin McCombs Chapin, Alan McClintock, Arif Choudhury, Betty & the Baby Boomers, Chief Perry, Children at the Well, Dennis Yerry, Dirty Stay Out Skifflers, Edukated Fleas, Ernie Sites, Evan Pritchard, Evy Mayer, Geoff Kaufman, Greenheart, Jacob and David Bernz, Jamie Brickhouse, Jan Christensen, Jonathan Kruk, Late Show’s Gospel Choir, Laurie and Ira McIntosh, Leeny Del Seamonds, Lonnie Harrington, Luis Ramos, Magpie, Marita Solberg, Mel and Vinnie, Mercedes Garcia, Niemo, Norah Dooley, Peter Siegel, Ramapo Spirit of the Mountain Drummers, Reggie Harris, Reggie Seasar, Rik Palieri, Audience at Clearwater Festival 2018 Sheila Arnold, Spirit of Thunderheart, The Rad Trads, The Rix, The Storycrafters, Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and William Ruiz. People of all ages and abilities can feel at home at the Clearwater Festival, which is wheelchair accessible and provides American Sign Language interpreters for most stage programing. All proceeds from the festival support Clearwater’s environmental research, education and advocacy efforts. The event depends on nearly 1,000 volunteers who work on committees from performer hospitality to peacekeeping and zero-waste. To volunteer or to see a list of committee descriptions, visit ClearwaterFestival.org.
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WHITE PLAINS Well On The Way, LLC Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST 914.762.4693; wellontheway.com White Plains & Ossining
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MOUNT KISCO Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM Balance Bodywork Therapeutic Massage & Reiki. 914.319.4375 Balancebodywork.biz
TUCKAHOE & SOMERS Linda Myers, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist 917.660.8160 linmye@verizon.net
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local food
Mycological Society Leads Area Mushroom Walks
Vegan Cooking Class at Good Choice Kitchen
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hef Sara Boan will be at Good Choice Kitchen, in Ossining, as guest teacher for the kitchen’s next vegan cooking class, which will take place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 12. Boan is a professionally trained chef who works at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), in Saugerties, a haven for rescued farm animals and an advocacy organization for vegan living. “We are ecstatic that Sara and the CAS are open to the idea of bringing a cooking class to us,” says Chef Laurie Gershgorn, owner of Good Choice Kitchen. “Sara’s cooking classes are very well received and attended at the sanctuary, so we hope many people will take this opportunity to join her here in Westchester.” Under Boan’s guidance, the class will make Buffalo Cauliflower with Quick and Creamy Dressing; Greek Watermelon Salad; Zesty Lime-Pineapple Slaw; Compassionate Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce; and Blackberry Fig Crisp. All the recipes are featured in the sanctuary’s new cookbook, Compassionate Cuisine: 125 Plant-Based Recipes from Our Vegan Kitchen. There will be cookbooks available for purchase at the conclusion of class, with all proceeds supporting the sanctuary’s programming. The vegan cooking classes at Good Choice Kitchen—which are typically scheduled on a Wednesday evening—are open to anyone age 13 and older. Preregistration is required.
he Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association (COMA), an amateur mycological society, will lead mushroom walks at 9:30 a.m. on June 1 in Mount Kisco; June 9 in Yonkers; June 15 and 30 in Greenwich, Connecticut; and June 23 in West Harrison. Participants will forage for wild mushrooms and gain a deeper understanding of the local ecology. Established in 1975 with the mission of stimulating interest in the study of fungi, COMA is an affiliate of the North American Mycology Association, serving lower New York State and Southwest Connecticut. Annual membership is $25 for an individual or a family. COMA walks are followed by a potluck lunch and mushroom identification. Walkers should visit ComaFungi.org ahead of time to read the guidelines on mushroom collection and walk participation. They should also refrain from collecting mushrooms in the walk area for at least 15 days before the event is scheduled. Collecting native plants and commercial harvesting are prohibited. COMA also recommends that participants install iNaturalist on their phones and join the COMA fungi project, and that they applytick repellent before walking.
Cost: $75 per class. Sign up ahead of time online, by phone or in person. Location: Good Choice Kitchen, 147 Main St., Ossining, NY. For more info, call 914.930.1591, email info@goodchoicekitchen. com or visit GoodChoiceKitchen.com.
To join COMA or to see a complete mushroom walk schedule, including parking/meeting details, visit ComaFungi.org. For general inquiries, email t aro@ietaka.com.
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45 Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 845.876.3108 BreadAlone.com/Rhinebeck-cafe
GOOD CHOICE KITCHEN Seasonal.Organic.Vegan 147 Main St. Ossining, NY 914.930.1591 goodchoicekitchen.com
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TRAILSIDE CAFÉ
Juices.Smoothies.Detox. Healthy Food Gluten Free & Vegan options 1807 Commerce St. Yorktown 914.302.7331; trailside-cafe.com
COFFEE & TEA BIG BANG COFFEE ROASTERS
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GOSSETT’S FARM MARKET
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Greig Farm, 223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY 914.474.2404 Facebook.com/ HudsonValleyFarmersMarket.
HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 10am-2pm 15 Mount Ebo Road South Brewster, NY 845.878.9078 x 4115
FARM STORE BONI-BEL FARM & COUNTRY STORE
301 Doansburg Road, Brewster Vist website for seasonal hours Greenchimneys.org/countrystore
Z FARM ORGANIC
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HILLTOP HANOVER FARM & ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
7(1/2) servings of organic vegetables in one serving of green juice to go. 914.763.6320; DrinkLivingJuice.com
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Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar 430 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 914.273.9437; Bewies.com
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1 Ridge Hill Rd, Yonkers, NY 914.378.8090 110 Bloomingdale Rd, White Plains, NY 914.288.1300 WholeFoodsMarket.com
RESTAURANTS CLOCK TOWER GRILL
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SPECIALTY FOODS KONTOULIS FAMILY GROVES
Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 914.834.1525 KontoulisFamily.com
VEGAN SKINNY BUDDHA ORGANIC KITCHEN
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~Stepfanie Romine cells. “Lion’s mane is a cognitive enhancer, and it helps creativity, motivation and memory, as well as brain function,” Romine says.
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MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS Beyond Buttons and Portabellas
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by April Thompson
handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease. “Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body,” says Stepfanie Romine, an Asheville, North Carolina, health coach and author of Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health. When Robert Beelman started doing nutritional research on mushrooms 20 years ago, they were touted for what they didn’t have: fat, calories, sugar, gluten and cholesterol. “Today, we can talk about all the good things they contain: fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other important micronutrients,” says the director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University. Beelman’s research has focused on several micronutrients that are bountiful in mushrooms, including the amino acid ergothioneine, an antioxidant not found in significant amounts in any other plant-based food source. Ergothioneine levels decrease with age, and larger drops are associated with cognitive impairment, he says. Several large epidemiological studies in Japan and Singapore have significantly correlated higher mushroom consumption with decreased rates of dementia. Countries where residents eat larger amounts of mushrooms also enjoy a higher average life expectancy, even after controlling for other variables, says Beelman. Lion’s mane is one variety known to protect cognitive health; it stimulates nerve growth factor, a protein that promotes healthy brain 26
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Cordyceps and reishi mushrooms are also adaptogens—botanicals used for centuries in Asian medicine to help the body adapt to stresses, regulate bodily functions and support the immune and adrenal systems, according to Romine. Turkey tail is one such medicinal mushroom, a longtime treatment for cancer and other diseases in Asia. The tree-based fungus contains polysaccharide-K (PSK), that is believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and repair immune cell damage after chemotherapy. “Medicinal mushrooms have been approved adjuncts to standard cancer treatments in Japan and China for more than 30 years and have an extensive clinical history of safe use”, either alone or combined with radiation or chemotherapy, according to a literature review published by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute. Oyster mushrooms, another fungal superstar, contain cholesterol-lowering lovastatin, plentiful B vitamins and up to 30 percent protein, according to Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom authorities. Oysters are also the most easily digestible mushroom, according to mycologist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing & Culture. Hobbs’ 2017 article in HerbalGram, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Botanical Council, cites 122 different studies supporting the safety and efficacy of medicinal mushrooms such as oysters.
More Than a Pizza Topping There are myriad creative ways to incorporate mushrooms into a diet, says Romine, who recommends aiming for a half-cup daily cooked serving. “Mushrooms are nature’s sponges, and will take on the flavor of any sauce, so start simply and add sauces sparingly.” She suggests sautéing mushrooms with a neutral oil, then adding wine or sherry and finishing with fresh herbs. Cooking with wine can help unlock the beneficial compounds the fungi contain, says Romine. Fresh or dried culinary mushrooms like oysters, shiitakes or maitakes can also be great additions to morning meals like savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles. Powdered mushroom extracts, available online or in health stores, are an easy way to infuse meals with fungi’s beneficial properties. They mix well into everything from raw desserts and baked goods to teas and smoothies. Whole mushrooms that are tough, like reishi and chaga, can be boiled to extract the healthful elements and consumed as a tea or used for soup broth. Romine says raw mushrooms are
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Creamy Old Bay King Oyster ‘Scallops’
hen marinated in classic Old Bay Seasoning and sliced into hearty rounds, king oyster mushrooms are a pretty convincing stand-in for scallops—especially once they’ve been seared and braised. Corn furnishes a bit more heft, while artichokes lend their lightness and detoxifying properties.
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not as flavorful, digestible or nutritional as cooked. While a mushroom-rich diet can help protect and promote health, Romine cautions that they are not a cure-all or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. To address specific health concerns, she recommends working with a dietician or clinical herbalist to develop appropriate and effective ways to incorporate mushrooms into a health regimen.
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Yields: 4 servings
For the marinade
1 tsp kelp seasoning blend 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning 2 Tbsp safflower oil or melted butter 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar ⅛ tsp pepper
Know Your Fungi Many beneficial mushrooms are available in the wild, and some exclusively so. Foraging for them can be rewarding, but proceed with caution; some edible mushrooms may have deadly lookalikes, so only forage with the help of a trained expert. Health food stores and online vendors are good sources of mushroom powders or extracts, which have a long shelf life. Look for a manufacturer of 100 percent organic mushroom extracts and supplements. Many farmers’ markets also carry specialty mushrooms like king oysters, lion’s mane or others not easily found in grocery stores. Not all mushrooms are created equal. Button mushrooms and others in the Agaricus family are lowest in micronutrients like ergothioneine, with porcinis in the Boletus family yielding the highest, according to Robert Beelman, director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University. Don’t expect magic from mushrooms, cautions author Stepfanie Romine; like most lifestyle changes or holistic treatments, it can take some months to yield results.
For the “scallops”
2 (6-oz) packages king oyster mushrooms, sliced into ¾-inch rounds 1 Tbsp safflower oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup artichoke hearts 1 cup corn kernels (optional) ½ cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp heavy or cashew cream 1 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish or prepared mashed potatoes or grits for serving Mix all marinade ingredients together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add the mushrooms, toss to combine and marinate for at least two hours. Remove the mushrooms and reserve the remaining marinade. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then sear the mushrooms on both sides, about two minutes per side, then add the remaining marinade, garlic, artichoke hearts and corn (if using it). Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping the bottom to loosen any brown bits.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the artichokes and corn are heated throughout. Editor’s note: To make an organic substitute for Old Bay Seasoning: 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp ground bay leaves ½ Tbsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp red pepper flakes ½ tsp white pepper ½ tsp allspice Recipe used with permission from Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health, by Stepfanie Romine.
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Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia
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by Melinda Hemmelgarn
ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss.
Prevention: A ‘No-Brainer’ As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the 28
Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge. Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures. David Perlmutter, M.D., a board-certified neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical.
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Food as Medicine Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.”
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Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats. Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors include maximizing education in early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.
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From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat. Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent. Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementialike symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brain-protective compounds including vitamins E, B12,
folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts. She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study. Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins, antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.
Smart Steps
As we continue to discover how genetics, environment and lifestyle factors intersect, take the following smart steps to promote longevity and vibrant brain health:
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n The Alzheimer’s Association diet study: Tinyurl.com/AlzheimerAssociationDiet n Beyond Pesticides: BeyondPesticides.org n Blue Zones: BlueZones.com n Brain Health Education and Research Institute: BrainHealthEducation.org n ConsumerLab.com: assesses effectiveness and safety of supplements conducive to brain health. n Glycemic index and load: Tinyurl.com/GlycemicIndexAndLoad n Integrative Environmental Medicine, edited by Aly Cohen, M.D., and Frederick vom Saal, Ph.D. n Food Sleuth Radio interviews: Tinyurl.com/Food-Sleuth-Radio Aarti Batavia: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Brenda Davis: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisInterview, Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavisOnFoodSleuth Brenda Davy: Tinyurl.com/BrendaDavyInterview Teresa Martin: Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinInterview, Tinyurl.com/TeresaMartinAudio Martha Clare Morris: Tinyurl.com/MarthaClareMorrisInterview David Perlmutter: to be posted on Food Sleuth site this month Dorothy Sears: Tinyurl.com/DorothySearsInterview
About Wheat and Other Grains When considering whether to restrict or include grain in one’s diet, consider the following: n Individuals with celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity should avoid wheat and other gluten-containing grains such as barley and rye. n According to nutritional epidemiologist Martha Clare Morris, diets rich in high-fiber whole grains, including wheat, decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, and improve cognition. She says, “Diets higher in fiber are linked to lower rates of diabetes and heart disease,” both of which increase risk of dementia. n Author Brenda Davis’ “grain hierarchy” promotes whole, intact grains as key in controlling blood sugar. n Whole grains are high in vitamins E and B, which protect against cognitive decline. n Dr. David Perlmutter, who supports high-fiber diets, but advocates avoiding gluten, warns against shopping in the gluten-free aisle. Foods there might not have gluten, he says, but they’re going to “powerfully raise your blood sugar.” n Choose organic grains to avoid exposure to pesticide residues. June 2019
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the risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet. Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a member of the executive committee of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning. Brenda Davy, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and researcher at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middle-aged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.
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Focus on ‘good’ fats: Olive oil,
nuts, avocados, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., based in Potomac, Maryland, recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.
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Spice up your diet: Batavia recom-
mends cooking with brain-protecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.
a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulating neuron growth and protecting against cognitive decline.
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has historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gut-brain axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,” says Perlmutter. Both Perlmutter and Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian in Bend, Oregon, emphasize the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, short-chain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”.
experts recommend adequate sleep— seven to eight hours each night—to restore body and mind.
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Exercise: Both Morris and Perlmut-
ter recommend aerobic activities in particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of
Avoid environmental toxins:
Exposure to pesticides, pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health. Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, spoke at the National Pesticide Forum in Manhattan in April. She explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.
Socialize: In studies of “Blue Zone”
populations that enjoy longevity with low rates of dementia, social engagement appears to be the secret sauce for quality of life. Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.
Protecting and Nourishing Gut Microbiota
Dietitian Teresa Martin suggests:
n Strive to eat a wide variety of plant species and at least 30 grams of fiber every day (some cooked and some raw). n Limit “microbial assassins”, including refined carbohydrates and added sugar (no more than 25 grams or six teaspoons of added sugar per day); sugar substitutes; food additives such as polysorbate-80 and carboxymethylcellulose; smoking and vaping; chronic stress; antimicrobial soaps and sanitizers; antibiotics; proton pump inhibitors; high-fat diets; and processed meats. n Move every day for at least 30 minutes; don’t sit for more than 30 minutes and get outside. n Relax with yoga, meditation or mindfulness. n Sleep seven to eight hours each night. 30
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ur brains are an integral part of who we are, so when we begin to forget things, we usually become frustrated and then panic. “What if this is the beginning of Alzheimer’s?” we think. Usually it isn’t—it’s just a typical age- or hormone-related decline in cognitive function. But if the decline is noticeable enough to affect our social lives, that’s a red flag, says Lisa Feiner, co-founder of Sharp Again Naturally, a Westchesterbased nonprofit that educates the public and medical community about the causes, prevention and treatment of memory loss and dementia. The first stage of memory loss is called subjective cognitive impairment, when we feel something isn’t quite right, Feiner says. Age-related memory loss often begins in our 30s and 40s, when “processing speed” begins to slow. Menopausal women typically experience hormone-related fogginess and memory lapses, which diminish over time with other menopausal symptoms. “However, when we know our memory truly has declined and we begin to socialize less because of it, it’s time to seek help,” she says. Years ago, it made sense to keep quiet about memory problems, Feiner notes. Nothing could be done to help a deteriorating brain, and the desire was to live as normal a life as possible for as long as possible. “We covered up our lapses, and friends and spouses played along, providing support,” she says. “But this is no longer the best course of action. Many causes of memory loss and dementia are known and can be evaluated and treated. Research shows that people with mild cognitive impairment who get treated have the best chance of fully restoring their brain function.” According to Feiner, several factors can play a role in cognitive impairment, including a sugar-laden diet, a sedentary lifestyle, untreated sleep and trauma issues, and infections and toxins that cause inflammation. “If you are noticing a change in your brain function, get help,” she says. “Early intervention is the best treatment.” For more info, email info@sharpagain.org or visit SharpAgain.org. See ad, page 39. June 2019
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Nature’s Toolbox The Key to Prostate Health by Melanie Laporte
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he prostate is about the size of a walnut, yet this tiny gland can be the source of major problems for many men. Most potential health risks are preventable and treatable with proper diet, lifestyle changes—and a new array of natural approaches. Holistic and integrative practitioners are looking beyond traditional supplements like saw palmetto, lycopene, pygeum and green tea extract to treat common conditions such as enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can develop as men grow older. Rob Raponi, a naturopathic doctor in Vaughan, Ontario, sees men struggling with nocturia, an effect of BPH that wakes them during the night with the urge to urinate. “It interrupts your sleep, which accumulates and starts to interrupt your day,” says Raponi, who uses zinc-rich ground flax and pumpkin seeds to ease BPH urinary symptoms and inflammation. He’s also achieving positive results by utilizing combinations of rye grass pollen extract. He says, “It seems to work wonders.”
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with prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of male deaths in U.S. However, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. “The key is to make our body inhospitable to mutating cells which could form cancer that ultimately threatens your life,” says Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston. Part of the answer may lie in the human gut, which makes diet central to addressing prostate issues. According to a recent review of research published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, the microbiome—a community of microbes that supports digestion and the immune system—may influence prostate inflammation and the development of prostate cancer. “The microbiome’s ability to affect systemic hormone levels may also be important, particularly in a disease such as prostate cancer that is dually affected by estrogen and androgen levels,” it concludes.
The Nutritional Factor
“A plant-centered diet with low-glycemicload foods feeds your microbiome, which is at its healthiest and will thrive when it’s fed healthy soluble fibers provided exclu-
sively from the plant world,” says Cohen, the author of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Antioxidants and plant nutrients counterbalance oxidative stress and damage, adds Cohen. “Cruciferous and bracken vegetables—raw kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens and soy—invigorate the prostate. Also, a couple of Brazil nuts per day give a healthy dose of selenium to decrease risk factors.” Jim Occhiogrosso, a Fort Myers, Florida-based natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life, notes that most incidences of prostate cancer are slow growing and not aggressive. “One of my first clients was in his early 80s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated it with only herbs. Fifteen years later, in his mid-90s, he still has prostate cancer. He’s still doing fine and getting around, albeit slowly.” Occhiogrosso says he uses herbal mixtures of saw palmetto, “which is a good supplement for beefing up the immune system—also solar berry, mushroom extracts, vitamin C and full-fraction vitamin E.” Mark Stengler, a naturopathic doctor and co-author of Outside The Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, recommends a blend of five grams of modified citrus pectin, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 1,000 milligrams of green tea extract taken two to three times per day, plus vitamin D. The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is about 98 percent, and it’s been rising for the last few years. Early diagnosis is critical, says Raponi. “If you stop prostate cancer when it’s still in stage one or early on, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent, but if it’s later on, it starts to drop into the 70s.” The same measures employed to prevent prostate issues—whole foods, natural herbs and regular exercise—should still be pursued, but more aggressively if cancer should develop. “The intensity becomes more salient after diagnosis,” says Cohen, “but we don’t need a diagnosis to up our game with healthy living.” Melanie Laporte is a licensed massage therapist and health writer based in Austin, Texas. June 2019
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Now that I’ve let go of the lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have less, but it’s even better to want less.
“Minimalism is not about living in a tiny home and never owning more than 100 things; it’s about figuring out what brings value and purpose to your life and letting go of the rest,” says Atlanta’s Zoë Kim, author of Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life.
The Benefits
The Minimalist Family Trading Clutter for Calm
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hen Denaye Barahona, of New York City, became a parent, she felt compelled to buy everything for her son. “We are inundated as a culture with so many products for our kids that it’s hard to differentiate what we need; it really wears us down,” she says. While working on her Ph.D. in child development, Barahona discovered—both in research and personal experience—that kids actually thrive with less stuff. And so she began her journey toward minimalism
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by purging toys and clothes, eventually founding SimpleFamilies.com. Cary Fortin and Kyle Quilici, of San Francisco, believe time is better spent experiencing life with people than managing, organizing, cleaning and buying things. Their book New Minimalism: Decluttering and Design for Sustainable, Intentional Living is a call to adopt a more mindful life. Fortin says, “You decide first what you value, how you want to spend your days, how you want to feel, and then reflect these values in your physical space.”
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Time is precious, especially for parents. More free time is gained w�������������� hen����������� a toy collection is significantly reduced, but other benefits result, as well. A 2018 University of Toledo study published in Infant Behavior and Development suggests toddlers engage in more focused and creative play when faced with fewer choices. “Kids who previously tore through bins or who didn’t care about their belongings immediately begin engaging with toys more appropriately and for longer periods of time,” says Barahona, the author of Simple Happy Parenting: The Secret of Less for Calmer Parents and Happier Kids. Research also indicates that our limited stores of willpower are depleted more quickly when we are flooded with decisions. “When you have less stuff in a room and less choices to make, your mental state actually improves—you have more clarity and can focus better,” she says. “Because
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kids are so much more prevent these scenarios Because kids are easily stimulated, they so much more easily positively impacts our feel the impact of a chamood and our ability to be stimulated, they otic room even more than present with our kids.” feel the impact of a adults.” Although the declut Minimalism also arms tering process starts with chaotic room even children with self-reflection the parents, children should more than adults. tools and introduces them be involved as much as pos~Denaye Barahona to the process of letting go sible, and in a positive light. and donating. “They learn “Kids don’t like cleaning up, to ask ‘Am I enjoying this? Could I repurbut with ongoing conversations and small pose it?’ while understanding that some consistent shifts, children see how less stuff things we can mend and enjoy for long perican lead to more time for enjoyable activiods of time, and other things we outgrow— ties,” says Kim. which we can then give away,” says Fortin. Minimalist strategies can be applied across many realms of life, such as scalWhere to Start ing back the family calendar and hovering Experts agree that in family households, the less as a parent. “Family life always seems shift toward minimalism should begin with to speed up, but we can break the cycle the adults. “It gives them time to underof busy by scheduling blank time. Being stand how the process feels and models the intentional with time goes hand-in-hand behavior for their children,” says Fortin. with minimalism,” says Quilici. Barahona streamlines her home by To stay inspired, find social media focusing on active spaces. “Active items pages and websites to follow for ideas. are the things you use regularly, such as “You’re going to hit roadblocks, so it’s imyour two favorite pairs of jeans—not the portant to surround yourself with inspira13 pairs you rarely wear.” When active tion,” Kim says. “Now that I’ve let go of the and storage items accumulate in the same lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have space, the need to sort through extra less, but it’s even better to want less.” “stuff ” wastes time and energy, she says. “We’ve all lost our keys when we’re already Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural running late and then suddenly we’re Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Missisyelling at our kids. Simplifying so we can sippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
How to Keep the Clutter Out Set Physical Boundaries
Establish rules for what can be stored, where and how much. Childhood keepsakes, artwork, craft supplies and school papers can accumulate quickly. Limit how much can be kept by designating a box for toys or a wall to display art. Digital photos allow the memories to be kept without taking up physical space.
Create a ‘Why’ Statement
Determine how we want to feel in a space, document it and refer to it for inspiration and guidance, especially when feeling frustrated or lost.
Practice ‘One In, One Out’
Every time a new item enters the home, an old item needs to leave.
Buy Better Toys
The right toys invite kids to play more creatively over many years. Character toys may invoke more initial joy and giddiness, but a great block set will manifest longer-lasting value for kids.
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each year in the U.S. alone; and bees and other pollinators are also succumbing to the toxic chemicals at an alarming rate.
Pets at Risk
NONTOXIC LAWN CARE Protecting Pets and the Planet by Marlaina Donato
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armer weather Anything that goes on gardens, in addition to tens has arrived, your lawn goes into of millions more pounds and so begins applied in parks, schoolyour pet’s body. many homeowners’ annual yards and other public quest for a well-nourished, ~Michele Yasson, DVM spaces. weed-free lawn. However, Americans spend bilthe grass isn’t always greener—or healthier— lions of dollars growing and maintaining using conventional approaches. manicured lawns resulting in a high price Turf grass covers up to 50 million for pets, people and wildlife. Nitrogen acres of American land, and according to from fertilizers seeps into surface water the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and groundwater, contaminating wells about 60 million pounds of synthetic and spawning harmful algae blooms; pespesticides are used each year in yards and ticides kill off more than 70 million birds
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Chemicals routinely used in lawn care are especially problematic for the family dog or cat. “Animals are close to the ground, and their feet touch the ground, so every substance you choose to allow in your home and yard will affect them,” says Ashley Geoghegan, DVM, of VetNaturally, in Mandeville, Louisiana. A study conducted by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University concludes that common lawn chemicals like glyphosate, 2, 4-D and permethrin are linked to canine bladder cancer. A six-year study by the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine reveals that exposure to professionally applied lawn pesticides and herbicides increased the risk for canine malignant lymphoma by 70 percent. In pets, chronic or sub-chronic exposure to conventional lawncare chemicals manifests as eye damage and thyroid, urinary and reproductive conditions. Feline gastrointestinal distress is also a consequence, and even indoor cats are at risk from contaminants brought into the home.
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Remove shoes before entering the house, storing lawn products out of reach of pets and avoiding conventionally treated areas for at least 48 hours after application are paramount.
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“Anything that goes on your lawn goes into your pet’s body. Pets walk through it, roll in it and then groom themselves,” says Michele Yasson, DVM, of Holistic Veterinary Services, in St. Augustine, Florida. “Max, one of my canine patients, developed acute, life-threatening pancreatitis just hours after his yard had been treated by a commercial lawncare service.”
Go Natural for Lush Lawns
Opting for a toxin-free lawn helps grass roots to anchor deeply into the earth, making them less likely to fall victim to weeds, disease and drought. An organic lawn has beneficial microbes; helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings thrive, while pesty insects decline. Instead of chemical fertilizers and “natural” alternatives like borax, vinegar, garlic, essential oils and cocoa mulch, which can also be toxic to pets, try using grass clippings, seaweed, corn gluten meal, single-ingredient bone meal, diatomaceous earth or Bacillus thuringiensis (BT); all are better options. Redefining beauty and working with nature can also have a positive impact. “Set a goal to gradually reduce the area of your yard devoted to grass, and begin to establish plants like butterfly bush or bee balm that support pollinators such as bees,” recommends Sandy Long, of Greeley, Pennsylvania, a knowledgeable pet parent and executive director of the nonprofit environmental education organization SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support).
Simple Precautions
Simple precautions like removing shoes before entering the house, storing lawn products out of reach of pets and avoiding conventionally treated areas for at least 48 hours after application are paramount. Also: 4 Close windows during application. 4 Increase frequency of pet baths during spring and fall, when chemical application is highest. 4 Eliminate accumulation of water on lawns where pets might drink. 4 Leash pets during walks to keep them away from treated areas. 4 Wipe paws with a damp cloth after being outside. After weighing alternatives, dog trainer Rebecca Porter, owner of Rosy Dogs, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, settled on prescribed burns, mowing and hand removal of invasive plants. “It works, and now my dog gallops safely through the waist-high grasslands. As for my yard, I enjoy the volunteer plants. It’s a decision all landowners can make.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Westerntrained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed. He’s written three books: Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today, Cheating Death: The Doctors and Medical Miracles that Are Saving Lives Against All Odds and a novel-turned-TV series, Monday Mornings. CNN’s chief medical correspondent recently found himself in Japan, soaking in a scalding bath—a form of stress relief practiced there—along with owl cafés and forest bathing. The visit was part of a sixcountry, immersive journey in some of the happiest and healthiest places on Earth— including India, Bolivia, Norway, Italy and Turkey—to explore ancient traditions and modern practices that lead to a healthy and meaningful life. The result: Chasing Life, a new docuseries that aired in April and May, is now available on demand via cable/satellite systems, the CNNgo streaming platform and CNN mobile apps.
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What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing?
On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?
To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?
Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.
What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?
If you look at chronic disease in the U.S.,
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one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health. When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.
What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey?
There were a lot of surprises along the way. If you look at the U.S. and life expectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways. In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success. We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that. Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.
What is an important takeaway for you from this experience? There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now. Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor for Natural Awakenings. June 2019
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We Must Face Our Own Story First by Chris Bruno
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have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage. My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation. I continued to live as if all was well until I married and had a son of my own. I was now a father, and the weight of this title sent my soul into a tailspin. What is father? Who am I as father? What does it mean to father? And finally, with the force of a left upper jab to the jaw: How was I fathered? I realized that to father him, I, myself, still needed to be fathered.
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In my conversations with men about their father-stories, the most frequent sentence I hear is, “My dad did okay. He did the best he could.” But no child wants an “okay” dad. Every child longs for a dad to know, see, pursue, hope, envision, create and bless. Franciscan friar and author Richard Rohr states, “If we do not transform our pain, we will transmit it in some form.” Untransformed pain from our father, whether from his absence, vacancy or violence, will inevitably be transmitted to our children. I can only take my son as far as I myself have gone. Our sons were born into an already existing story—our story—and for them to know who they are, we need to know who we are, in all of our glory and pain. From this place of freedom, we can usher our sons into a manhood we can come to know together. Reprinted with permission from Chris Bruno, the director of the Restoration Counseling Center of Northern Colorado and the president of the Restoration Project. He is the author of Man Maker Project: Boys are Born, Men are Made.
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healing spotlight
Lee Marvin
Audience at Campwoods Auditorium
Sacred Dance and Sound Healing Events in Ossining
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All events take n June and July, place at 7 p.m., the Ossining beginning on June 9 Camp Meetwith Inti-Raymi: An ing Association Evening of Sacred (OCMA) will hold Dance, which will a series of sacred include Maryknoll dance and sound Sister Dora Nuetzi’s healing events at brief demonstration Ossining Campwood Ossining-based Ecuadorian of liturgical dance Grounds. These folkloric dance troupe from the Marshall ecumenical summer services—intended to raise spirits, enhance Islands, followed by a performance by Inti-Raymi, an Ossining-based Ecuadorian community and promote individual healfolkloric dance troupe, which will recreate ing and self-attunement—continue a tradithe ancient Incan solstice celebration and tion of previously religious meetings that other traditional Andean dances. have taken place on the grounds for more On June 16, Campwoods resident, than 150 years. “The Summer Services at Campwoods bass player and songwriter Lee Marvin and his band, the 3rd Bell, will make a special Grounds offer local and world-renowned Father’s Day appearance with original mumusicians and dancers whose performancsic and storytelling. On June 23, composer es range from ancient to modern, introducing audience members to historical and and drummer Nanette Garcia, her husband Maurice Minichino and their band, Skin emerging arts,” says Jill Sitkin, a member Against Metal, will perform Afro-Cuban of the OCMA Board of Trustees. “Many music followed by an interactive drum events are interactive, encouraging audicircle. Guests are encouraged to bring ence members to participate in sound and shakers, rattles or other instruments. movement.” There is no cost to attend, but Members of Brooklyn-based dance donations will be accepted for the historic group MoJazz, led by teacher, dancer and preservation of Campwoods Grounds and choreographer Audrey Madison, will maintenance of the auditorium where the perform on June 30, as will Campwoods services are held. 42
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musician and composer Cheryl Edelman (aka Dr. Sherry), who will play music from her newly released album, Tranquil, and tell the stories that inspired the songs. Musician Erik Lawrence, who has traveled the world with Levon Helm, Bob Dylan, Joan Osborne, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne and many other well-known performers, will return to Campwoods for his annual sound healing visit on July 7. Lawrence practices sound guidance, healing and encouragement, both in private and large-group settings, using various sound and vibrational modalities. “Erik’s visits are always inspirational,” Sitkin says. “Who knows what surprises or special guests he has in store for us this year?”
Sound healing with Erik Lawrence Cost: Free; donations appreciated. Location: Campwoods Grounds Auditorium off Campwoods Road (between Pugsley Place and Belle Avenue), Ossining, NY. Please find street parking, as there is no parking at Campwoods Grounds. For more info about Campwoods Grounds and the Summer Services, visit CampwoodsGrounds.com.
Intuitive & Healing Arts
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ENERGY MEDICINE
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Grisella Ramos-Santiago, LCSW Soul Realignment Readings, Chakra Clearing, Property Clearing, Relationship Readings By Appointment: 914.257.9186 grslcsw@gmail.com
Bernadette Bloom, MI Energy Healing & Teacher 239.289.3744 theesotericbloom.com
Guided Channeling Group The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW 914.793.2600 thetemperancecenter.com
In Balance Concepts Qigong. Tai Chi. Meditation 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 Inbalancetaichi.com
ASTROLOGY Pam Cucinell Phone, online & in person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Colin McPhillamy Pleasantville, NYC, Skype 213.840.1187 McPhillamyTarot.com
ENERGY HEALING Rev. Marilyn Ridley, B.Msc., CTNC, RMT 11 W. Prospect Ave, Mount Vernon westchesteressentialwellness.com 914.363.9299 ext. 183
Betty S. Feldman, LLC, HTCP Healing Touch Program 53 Maple Ave. Fishkill, NY 845.896.6405 Btatfeldman@aol.com
NEW AGE STORE
One Light Healing Touch Certified Energy Practitioners &Training Schools. OLHT1.com pennylavin@gmail.com
Synchronicity Spiritual Gifts Psychic Medium/Tarot/Energy Healing 1511 Route 23 Brewster, NY 845.363.1765 Synchronicityny.com
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White Lotus Grace Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance Millbrook Sanctuary + Online Studio 845.677.3517 whitelotusgrace.com
The SPACE Sanctuary Chappaqua, NY 845.493.0432 AngelAuraBoutique.com Elka Boren, Shaman Healer Tarot•Tea Leaf•Houseclearing Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique Pawling, NY; 772.223.4143 Unityangelhealing.com
REIKI Anne H. Bentzen, RMT, JRP Reiki Master Teacher & Energetic Counseling 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW Reiki Master & Instructor, Intuitive Energy Healer 914.793.2600 thetemperancecenter.com
SHAMANISM Eileen O'Hare, LoveMore Sessions, Training eileenohare.com 914.456.7789, Beacon, NY
Celestial Touch Laura Schek, Medium, Reiki Master 7 Arch St, Pawling, NY 845.244.1767; celestialtouchllc.com
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JUST ADD WATER Aquatic Workouts for Him
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hen it comes to chiseling muscles, recovering from injury or reducing stress, men are finding that hitting the pool might even surpass hitting the gym. “Water aerobics is a great form of exercise for men looking to sculpt their bodies, because water offers multidirectional drag resistance that assists in developing muscle balance within the body,” says Denver aquatic fitness trainer Sean Sullivan. Pool workouts offer men and women of all ages and condition a low-impact, energizing way to get fit and burn calories. From specialized classes for patients with Parkinson’s disease to relief from the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia, water aerobics harbors benefits for everyone. The Mayo Clinic adds improved cardiovascular health to the reasons why more men are joining classes that were previously considered to be a women’s domain. A recent meta-analysis of 14 studies published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that aquatic exercise can significantly lower blood
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pressure. Another study published in the Asian Journal of Sports Medicine reached a similar conclusion when men that underwent 55 minutes of aquatic exercise three times a week exhibited marked reductions in hypertension.
Go Vertical for Stronger Muscles Water aerobics classes, which don’t involve swimming, are conducted in waist-high water. These vertical workouts provide 75 percent more resistance than land-based exercise. “When you perform a bicep curl in the water with no equipment, not only do you exercise the bicep muscle on the way up, but because of drag resistance, you’re also exercising your triceps muscle on the way down, for a balanced workout,” says Sullivan. Exercise physiologist Clinton Maclin, of the Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, in Georgia, concurs. “Aqua aerobics helps all muscle groups benefit from increased endurance, resistance and range of motion.” For optimum fitness, Maclin recommends
getting wet for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours per week to stay in condition. The heart is also a muscle that benefits greatly from aquatic fitness. “Hydrostatic pressure is a property of water that aids in blood flow return to the heart, which may lead to a reduction in heart rate,” says Sullivan. “It’s a physiological benefit from simply immersing oneself in water.”
Less Pain, More Flexibility A number of recent studies have shown that aquatic exercise can ease pain in conditions such as fibromyalgia and also improve flexibility in joints. It’s recommended by both the Osteoarthritis Research Society International and by the American College of Rheumatology. In the water, older individuals can exercise without the risk of falling. “The water creates buoyancy, making it less likely to make sudden movements. The low impact of the water allows longer participation time, mobility and stability,” says Maclin. “Seniors can participate in higher-intensity movements and perform more activities, even while injured.” Aqua aerobics helps improve balance and is also a boon to soft tissue. “Warm water provides a tremendous benefit to tendons and ligaments, adding mobility, flexibility and well-being,” notes instructor and fitness trainer Márcia Wilken, in Shawano, Wisconsin. “Seniors can benefit most from water exercise at least twice a week. It can also improve cognitive thinking and helps to promote a better sleep pattern.”
Rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic therapy in warm water helps to facilitate recovery after joint surgery and injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament tears in the knee. “Warm pools are a great environment for young athletes recovering from sports-related injuries. Hydrostatic pressure reduces swelling of the injured area, allowing for greater range of motion. Buoyancy reduces the load placed upon the injured area and reduces pain,” says Sullivan. “The properties of water allow injured athletes to begin the recovery process sooner.” For individuals with Parkinson’s, the American Parkinson Disease Association recommends aquatic exercise for improved balance and pain reduction. In 2014, the European Journal of Experimental Biology published an eight-week Iranian study involving 60 men with multiple sclerosis that concluded it improved balance. Water resistance does a body good, but the experts suggest one-on-one attention for best results. “I strongly recommend finding an aquatic fitness and rehabilitation specialist, because not all exercises are beneficial for everyone,” says Sullivan. Wilken agrees. “A trainer can teach technique and different ways to move in the water, as well as proper breathing and good body alignment. It will double the benefits.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. June 2019
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Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Ascend Festival
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ockside Park, located on the banks of the Hudson River in Cold Springs, will be the gathering spot for the Ascend Summer Solstice Celebration II, which will feature “yoga, music, art, wellness, food, drink and play” from 2:30 p.m. to sundown on June 22, the longest day of the year. “Each year Ascend dedicates the summer solstice event to one of the seven chakras,” says the festival’s creator, Melia Marzollo. “Last year was the year of the root chakra, and the focus was getting rooted in this new event cycle, Melia Marzollo (in red) and friends honoring and connecting with ancestors. This at last year’s Festival year’s festival, Chakra Two, is defined by the sacral chakra and expressed as the lover in the Ascend system. The theme is love, and we’ve planned an extra-special lineup of yogis, musicians, artisans and crafters to help us celebrate the lover in each of us and charge it up under the solstice sun.” The best place to park for the event is the Cold Spring Metro North Commuter Lot, which is free on Saturdays. Location: Dockside Park, 34 West St., Cold Spring, NY. For tickets and info, visit AscendFestival.com.
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hinebeck Pilates, which offers one of the leading and longest-running comprehensive Pilates certification programs for Authentic Pilates, The New York Pilates Studio Teacher Training Program, is now registering for its next basic training session on October 26-28, taught by Sean Gallagher. Anyone taking the course must first complete a prerequisite of 35 private Pilates sessions taken with Rhinebeck Pilates a preapproved Pilates teacher, “Authentic Pilates is known for continuing Joe’s work with more than 500 exercises, a particular teaching style and specific equipment—all of which work together to create a Pilates experience that is unparalleled in quality and integrity and is most beneficial to the mind, body and spirit,” says Terianne Neden, manager of Rhinebeck Pilates. “Authentic Pilates teachers have a particular credibility in the Pilates industry due to the high standards in training, the rigorous certification process and the connection to the history of the method.” Rhinebeck Pilates is currently the only studio in the United States outside of New York City where Gallagher is teaching this program, Neden says. Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible for acceptance to The Pilates Guild, an international organization dedicated to the preservation of Authentic Pilates. Rhinebeck will hold an intermediate training December 6-8 and an advanced training January 24-26, 2020. Cost: $4,000 ($500 deposit at registration). Location: Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck, NY. For more info, contact Elaine Ewing at 845.876.5686 or elaine@rhinebeckpilates.com or visit RhinebeckPilates.com. See ad, page 45. 46
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NETWORK
BALANCE FITNESS StepWISEnow Strength.Flexibility.Balance 325 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 109 Briarcliff Manor/ Ossining 914.292.0602; Stepwisenow.com
GYROTONIC MILLBROOK Gyrotonic Millbrook 34 Front Street 845.417.3659 Gyrotonicmillbrook.com
HOLISTIC FITNESS INSTRUCTOR NEW Kat Symington RYT200, AAFA-NASM CGFI, 3X3Fit Master Trainer, Meditation Leader. Private sessions 914.374.1471; katsymington.com
PILATES STUDIOS ARDSLEY Club Pilates Ardsley 875 Saw Mill River Rd. 914.292.1292; clubpilates.com/ ardsley ardsley@clubpilates.com
MOUNT KISCO Club Pilates Mount Kisco 30 E. Main St. 914.362.8414;clubpilates.com/ MountKisco sarah.gevinski@clubpilates.com
SCARSDALE
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Club Pilates Scarsdale 365 Central Park Ave. 914.449.4411; clubpilates.com/ scarsdale scarsdale@clubpilates.com
nOMad Always at OM Classes, Retreats, YTT nOMadAlwaysatOM.com studio@nOMadAlwaysatOM.com
Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.984.3408 goldenprana.yoga
SOMERS Equipoise Pilates & Wellness Bailey Court, 334 Rt. 202 cbakerpilates@gmail.com 914.276.2056
MAHOPAC
YOGA STUDIOS BEDFORD HILLS Katonah Yoga 39 Main Street 914.241.2661; katonahyoga.com
WAPPINGERS FALLS
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Elevate Yoga & Barre Studio 1820 New Hackensack, Suite 3 845.462.8400 elevatebyallsport.com info@elevatebyallsport.com
KARMA ROAD YOGA 1250 Pleasantville Road 914.382.6733 KarmaRoadYoga.com
In Balance Concepts Tai Chi. Meditation. Qigong 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 inbalancetaichi.com
YOGA ASSOCIATIONS Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30pm The Yoga Studio, Club Fit Briarcliff Manor info@ytayoga.com; ytayoga.com
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Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com
VALHALLA YogaShine Kripalu/Meditate/Yoga Therapy 7-11 Legion Drive, 914.769.8745; yogashine.com
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Liberation Yoga & Wellness Center 862 Route 6 845.803.8389; liberationny.com
Elevate Yoga Studio 3535 Crompond Rd. carasaxhealth@aol.com elevateyogastudios.com
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CROSS RIVER O2 Living/drinklivingjuice 792 Rt. 35 Yellow Monkey Village 914.763.6320; drinklivingjuice.com
Yoga Haven & Yoga Haven 2 Tuckahoe & Scarsdale yogahaven.com; 914.337.1437 info@yogahaven.com
YONKERS EASTCHESTER
Nueva Alma Yoga & Wellness 799 McLean Avenue 914.294.0606; NuevaAlma.com
The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Road 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com
YOGA TEACHER
FISHKILL Namastesis-Yoga & Wellness Offering Yoga, Massage & Reiki 1065 Main Street - Suite H 845.765.2299; Namastesis.com
Heather Reiners, HipHeather Yoga Teacher & Reiki Master Beginners & Gentle Yoga 914.479.2594; hipheather.com
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POUND RIDGE Pilates Pound Ridge Classical Pilates Studio Old Mill River Road 917.841.1218 PilatesPoundRidge.com
RHINEBECK Rhinebeck Pilates 6400 Montgomery Street 845.876.5686 RhinebeckPilates.com
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markyourcalendar …Reveal Your Bohemian Rhapsody... Sunday, June 2 - 10am-8pm at Fable: From Farm to Table Bring Your Mat & Water FEATURING Farmaste Yoga & Dance, Lectures & Presentations - Psychic Healers - CBD doTerra - Intuitive Art Healing Circles & more FreeSpiritExpo.com Tickets on EventBrite Promo Code ZEN
Mushroom Walk With COMA – 9:30am. Forage for wild mushrooms and gain a deeper understanding of the local ecology, followed by a potluck lunch and mushroom identification. Annual membership is $25. Mount Kisco. Info: ComaFungi.org. Create Vital Health with Seasonal Transition - An Exploration of the Chinese – June 1 and 8. 10am1pm. NCC 2127-01. Five-Element System with Lorraine Hughes. $79 plus $15 material fee, payable in class. Ulster County Community College, 94 Mary’s Ave, Kingston. 845.339.2025. SunyUlster.edu/ce. CranioSacral Therapy Inner Wisdom Workshop – 10am-3pm. With Elizabeth Pasquale. Learn the healing touch and commune with inner wisdom. Repeats June 22. $200. Well On The Way, 191 Main St, 2nd Flr, Ossining. Call/text: 607.351.7024.
markyourcalendar Saturday, June 1, 10 AM to 3PM repeated Saturday June 22, 10am-3pm CranioSacral Therapy Inner Wisdom Workshop with Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST
Explore the anatomy, learn the healing touch, hear your Inner Wisdom. You will be confident to provide immediate benefit for yourself, family and friends. $200
Well On The Way®, 191 Main St., 2nd fl., Ossining, NY Call/Text to reserve your place! 607.351.7024 48
Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 5-6pm. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook. Qi Gong Classes – June 4, 11, 18 and 25. 6:30-7:30pm. $10. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. Register: 845.416.4598. EmpoweredByNature.net.
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Qi Gong Classes – June 4, 11, 18 and 25. 1011am. $15 class. Sandy Dutchess Yoga, 1575 Rte 376, Lynn Bldg, the corner of All Angels Hills Rd, Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.416.4598. EmpoweredByNature.net.
Qigong Class – June 4, 11, 18 and 25. 7-8pm. Perfect for beginners. Ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. $125 ten weeks. $15 drop-in. Universal Healing Arts Connection. 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.
Strawberry Festival at McEnroe Farm. See June 15. Reiki Master Class – 11am-4pm. With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $675. 1511 Rt 22 Brewster. Call Synchronicity to reserve space 845.363.1765. Info: synchronicityny.com. Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 11am-Noon. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Free Spirit Holistic Expo – 10am-8pm. Farmaste yoga and dance, lectures and presentations, psychic healers, CBD, doTerra, intuitive art, healing circles and more. BYO yoga mat and water. Fable: From Farm to Table, Ossining. FreeSpiritExpo.com. Tickets on EventBrite. Promo Code ZEN. Birds of Prey Day at Green Chimneys – 10am4pm. Full-day educational program and celebration of birds of prey and the environment. Free-flying raptors, live animal demos and release of rehabilitated bird. $15/adults, $5/children and seniors, $35/families. Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Rd, Brewster. Info: GreenChimneys.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 3 Free Lecture: What is Ayurvedic Medicine and How Does it Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine? – 7-9pm.With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Warner Library, 121 N Broadway, Tarrytown. 914.631.7734. WarnerLibrary.org. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
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Lunar Gong Bath New Moon in Gemini/Cancer – 7-9pm. With Hari Sangat Kaur. Kundalini yoga/meditation/short astrology talk to align the inner self. With the astrological energies, release and renew with the healing sounds of the gong. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Psychic Night at Bedford Hills Wine and Beer Bar – 7-10pm. Psychic medium and tarot card readings. Approximately 15-20-min per reading. Limited tickets available. $75. Info: 914.218.8357. Visit Eventbrite for tickets. BHWineAndBeerBar.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 Candlelight Yin Yoga Perfect – June 5, 12, 19 and 26. 6:30-7:30pm. For beginners. Increases circulation in the joints and improves flexibility. Enlightens the body, mind and spirit. $15 mats free. Universal Healing Arts Connection. 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com. ADD Just Doesn’t Add Up – 7-9pm. Is it really a short attention span? Learn current facts and how to distinguish visual problems that mimic or complicate AD(H)D. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP, Jane: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 2nd Annual Women’s Business Conference Our New World Conference: Rise to the Challenge – 8:30am-4pm. WEDC, Women’s Enterprise Development Center. Includes breakfast, lunch, entrepreneurial development workshops, CEO Panel and significant networking opportunities. Putnam County Golf Club, Mahopac. Info/register: ONWConference.com. Holistic Moms Meeting: What is Sound Healing? – 7:30pm. Experience therapeutic Tibetan singing bowls, presented by Karin Reetz. The rhythmic, harmonic vibrations induce a sense of relaxation that awakens healing. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. HolisticMoms.org.
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2nd Annual Women’s Business Conference! Our New World Conference: Rise to the Challenge
Sunday June 16, 2019: 10:30-12:00 THE FUTURE OF INTERFAITH
Thursday, June 6, 8:30am – 4pm Includes breakfast, lunch, entrepreneurial development workshops, CEO Panel and significant networking opportunities. Location: PUTNAM COUNTY GOLF CLUB, MAHOPAC, NY Presented by: Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) and Putnam County SCORE Please Register: ONWConference.com
Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls
Safe Haven Summer Kickoff. See June 29.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9 Mushroom Walk With COMA – 9:30am. Forage for wild mushrooms and gain a deeper understanding of the local ecology, followed by a potluck lunch and mushroom identification. Annual membership is $25. Yonkers. Info: ComaFungi.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
Monthly Yoga Nidra – 10-11am. With Claudia Gukeisen. Guided meditation to relax and restore for balance. $20. Mt Kisco. 914.673.3313. Center4Healing.net.
Community Acupuncture & Massage Clinic – 2-6pm. Includes modified acupuncture treatment in a group setting, massage therapy, guided meditation, mindful stretching, complimentary detox tea and relaxing music. Sliding scale $30-$50. Pellegrino Healing Center, 4307 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. Info: 845.233.5672. PellegrinoHealingCenter.com.
LifeForce Yoga Chakra Balancing Flow & Yoga Nidra – 11am-12:30pm. With Merrill Black. Gentle meditative flow using sounds, postures, hand gestures and restorative poses to balance chakras. Ending with yoga nidra. Limited space. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
Natural Way to Quit Sugar, Overeating, Smoking… – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about a simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent plus success. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free info session. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.
Journey to Your Spirit Animals – Noon-2pm. Yoga, Guided meditation and sacred sounds create a safe place to honor one’s Animal Totem. With Peggy Bice and Jennifer Llewellyn. $75. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.
With Rev. Deborah Moldow, Diane Williams of the Source of Synergy Foundation and other special guests.
ALL WELCOME! Refreshments to follow The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY (Next to the Schoolhouse Theater) Parking is available across the street.
Contact for more info: revdeb1@comcast.net Beacon Sloop Club’s Annual Strawberry Festival – 12-5pm. Rain or shine. Live music, fresh strawberry shortcake, environmental tables, children activities and free sails on the Sloop Woody Guthrie. Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Dr., Beacon. Free admission: beaconsloopclub.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 10 Reiki Healing Circle – 6-7:30pm. With Frans Stiene, co-founder of the International House of Reiki. Reiki practitioners will share abbreviated Reiki sessions for all participants. $20. The Mariandale Center, in Ossining. Info: 914.941.4455; Mariandale.org.
Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Walk with A Doc – 10-11am. Join Dr. Kurt Beil for a free monthly event featuring a short talk about exercise and health followed by a walk around Leonard Park in Mount Kisco. Meet at Leonard Park Teahouse. Info: 914.362-8315. WalkWithADoc.org (search Mount Kisco). Strawberry Fair – 10am-2pm. Strawberries, ice cream and local vendors at Four Brothers, 4957 Route 22, Amenia. Hosted by Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce. Discovery Garden Community Day – 10amNoon. Public will be received in the garden for a day of volunteer work doing garden and farm activities. Free lunch provided to participants by Farm market. Free. All welcome. 5409 Rte 22, Millerton. 518.789.4191. McEnroeFarm.com. Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 11am-Noon. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook. Free Akashic Records Workshop – 7pm. What are Akashic Records and how do they influence one’s present lifetime? Figure out the “why” behind the decisions made and understand one’s soul’s spiritual mission. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.
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Music & Environmental Festival June 15 & 16 at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY To Purchase tickets And for more info visit: ClearWaterFestival.org Or call 888.718.4253 opt. 1 Kids 11 & under FREE! Free Lecture: What is Ayurvedic Medicine and How Does it Compare with Western (Allopathic) Medicine? – 7-9pm.With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Sponsored by Chappaqua Library at New Castle Town Hall, 200 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua. 914.238.4779. ChappaquaLibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 The Art and Science of Health Series – June 13 and 27. 2-4pm. With Deirdre Breen. June 13 learn all about Kapha Dosha. June 27 learn all about Pitta Dosha. Vata will be learned in July. $45. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Past Life Regression – 7:30-9pm. With Gene Krackehl. Relax, enjoy and perhaps discover another lifetime. $30. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor.917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Healing/Grief Class – 7-8:30pm. With Carla Blaha. $35. 1511 Rt 22 Brewster. Call Synchronicity to reserve space 845.363.1765. Info: synchronicityny.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Qigong Class – June 11-July 9. 9:30-10:30am. Perfect for beginners. Ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. $62.50 five weeks. $15 drop-in. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.
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The Essence, Spirit and Energy of Essential Oils – 1-5pm. Private location. Contact, Lorraine Hughes via website: EmpoweredbyNature.net.
SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Clearwater Festival Music & Environmental Festival – June 15 and 16. 9am/gates open to attendees. Kids 11 and under free. Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson. Purchase tickets/info visit: 888.718.4253 opt. 1. ClearWaterFestival.org. Interfaith Sundays: The Future of Interfaith – 10:30am-Noon. With Rev. Deborah Moldow, Diane Williams of the Source of Synergy Foundation and other special guests. All welcome. Refreshments to follow. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609 Rte 22, Croton Falls. ChapelAtCrotonFalls.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 5-6pm. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook.
Clearwater Festival. See below.
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Open to ALL Levels of Reiki Practitioners Saturday, June 22 (10am-6pm) & Sunday, June 23 (12:30-6pm) Claudia Gukeisen, MA Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher
Strawberry Festival – 11:45am-12:45pm/Buddhi Tribe will be teaching a free yoga class; 1-5pm/ Festival. Local vendors and musicians will be on site. Free and open to the public. 5409 Rte 22, Millerton. 518.789.4191. McEnroeFarm.com.
Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
Free Lecture: A Total Body Approach to TMJ – 6:15-8pm with Jodi Kennedy, DC. Discover the common physical, nutritional and emotional causes of TMJ. Learn easy action steps. Scarsdale Dental Spa & Wellness, 700 White Plains Rd, Suite 20, Scarsdale. Info/register: 914.713.2424.
Shamanic Reiki Level 2 Training in Rhinebeck, NY
Genealogy Workshop - Beyond Beginners – 11am-12:30pm. Learn how to follow the trail back in time and explore resources. Registration required: 914.232.5717. Somerslibrary.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 5-6pm. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook.
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Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 11am-Noon. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook.
Clearwater Festival Music & Environmental Festival – June 15 and 16. 9am/gates open to attendees. Kids 11 and under free. Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson. Purchase tickets/info visit: 888.718.4253 opt. 1. ClearWaterFestival.org. Strawberry Jammin’ Festival – 10am-4 pm. Rain Date: Sunday, June 16. Celebrate all things strawberry, with live music, wagon rides, kid’s seeding workshop and more. Fishkill Farms Grill and Farm Store. 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction Info: 845.897.4377. Native Gardening 101: How to Plant a Habitat Patch – 10:30-12noon. Amanda Bayley, co-founder of Plan it Wild, will demonstrate step-by-step how to replace lawn turf with native plants and create a habitat patch in the yard. Free. Westchester Land Trust at Sugar Hill Farm, 403 Harris Rd., Bedford Hills. Info: WestchesterLandTrust.org.
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The Gindler Approach to Effortless Breathing: Westchester Holistic Network – 7-8:30pm. Networking begins 6:30pm. WHN members & first-timers FREE /$10 repeat non-members. Ixchel Center, Hartsdale Register: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org. Free Lecture: Chronic Fatigue/Adrenal Fatigue: Fantasy vs. Reality – 7-9pm. With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Pawling Library, 11 Broad St, Pawling. 845.855.3444. PawlingLibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Sunset Cruise on the Majestic Princess – 5:30pm. Departs from the Science Barge, sails up the Hudson River and return to Yonkers. Cocktails, dining, dancing and a short talk. Tickets start at $150, includes cocktails and buffet dinner. Groundwork Hudson Valley Science Barge, 99 Dock St., Yonkers. Info: 914.375.2151; GroundworkHV.org. Navigating the Unexpected - Are You Ready? – 6:30-8pm. Life happens and with significant life events comes stressful and emotional challenges. Hear financial, emotional and physical health strategies. Registration required: 914.232.5717. Somerslibrary.org.
Native Gardening 101. See June 15.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Curing Addiction from the Core: Quit with Quinn Info Session – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about the unseen energy of addiction and how this simple, natural method can help one quit for good. Alcohol, smoking, sugar, behaviors. 80 percent plus success. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Summer Solstice Candlelight Meditation – 8:309:30pm. With Jennifer Llewellyn. Meditation will take place in candlelit courtyard, weather permitting. Meditate in this sacred time as Spring crosses into Summer. By donation. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 CranioSacral Therapy Inner Wisdom Workshop – 10am-3pm. With Elizabeth Pasquale. Learn this healing touch and commune with inner wisdom. $20. Well On The Way, 191 Main St, 2nd Flr, Ossining. Call/text: 607.351.7024. Reiki 1 & 2 – 11am-4pm. With Reiki Master Marcus Feighery. $275. Call Synchronicity to reserve space 845.363.1765. Info: synchronicityny.com. Shamanic Reiki Level 2 Training – June 22 and 23. 10am-6pm/Sat; 12:30-6pm/Sun. With Claudia Gukeisen. Usui Reiki. All levels of reiki practitioners. Izlind Integrative Wellness Center, Rhinebeck. Info/register: 914.673.3313. Izlind.com. Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 11am-Noon. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook. Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 Class – June 22 and 23. 1pm. Universal Reiki Healing Arts Connection believes in preserving the integrity of reiki by adhering to the attunement process as passed down from reiki master to reiki practitioner. $250. 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com. Ascend Summer Solstice Celebration II – 2:30pm-sundown. Features yoga, music, art, wellness, food, drink and play. Park at Cold Spring Metro North Commuter Lot, free on Saturdays. Location: Dockside Park, 34 West St., Cold Spring. Tickets and info: AscendFestival.com.
Let’s Do the Twist – 3-5pm. With Karen Pinel. Explore the benefits of seated, standing, supine and restorative twists, through vinyasa and restorative practices. $30. PranaMoon Yoga at the Hat Factory, 1000 N Division St, Peekskill. Info: 914.671.2154. PranaMoonYoga.com.
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Experience a celebration of wellness, yoga, music and dance – in affiliation with Riverfront Recapture and BaliSpirit Festival.
Tibetan Energy Healing Class – 9:30am-6:30pm. With Bernadette Bloom. Learn how to heal mental, emotional and physical issues by balancing one’s chakras with soul. Katonah or Zoom 239.289.3744. TheEsotericBloom.com. Mushroom Walk With COMA – 9:30am. Forage for wild mushrooms and gain a deeper understanding of the local ecology, followed by a potluck lunch and mushroom identification. Annual membership is $25. West Harrison. Info: ComaFungi.org.
SPIRIT FESTIVAL September 13-15
Riverside Park & Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford SpiritYogaFestival.com
MONDAY, JUNE 24 Adult BFRB Support Group – 7-8pm. With Merrill Black. Connect and share with others who have Trichotillomania/Dermatillomania and other body focused repetitive behaviors. Free. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 5-6pm. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 8-9pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Sacred Circle: For Healers Only – 7:30-9pm. With Gene Krackehl. For reiki healers or for those doing any form of energy healing work, share talents, as well as, receive. $20. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com.
Picketing of Cricket Valley Energy Center – 11am-Noon. Non-violent, non-confrontational. 2241 Rte 22, Dover Plains. 845.728.8031. Visit: Stop Cricket Valley Energy on Facebook. Safe Haven Summer Kickoff – Noon-2pm. Kickoff summer with a delicious vegan picnic and visit with rescued farm animals. All ages. Free, Donations appreciated. 542 Gardner Hollow Rd, Poughquag. Online reservations helpful: SafeHavenFarmSanctuary.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Celebrate Universal Healings Arts Connection’s Grand Opening – 10am-4pm. Meet the vendors while enjoying activities for the whole family. 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. 917.737.4325. UniversalHealingArts.com. Celebrate Summer Workshop – Noon-3pm. With Beth Mendoza and Rhodella Hughes. Combine yoga, essential oils and journaling to work with inner vision and create purpose. $45 includes journal. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Natural Way to Quit Sugar, Overeating, Smoking… – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about a simple, effective method for quitting smoking, alcohol, sugar and more. 80 percent plus success. Simpler than most dare to believe. Free info session. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 Introduction to Plant Communication – With Karine Gordineer. Develop sensory awareness of plants and accessing plant consciousness through the Shamanic journey. $125. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info: 845.877.6093. WorldPeace.org.
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markyourcalendar Life Energy Arts Gallery & Learning Center in Mount Kisco
Summer Services at Ossining Campwoods Grounds – June 9-July 7. 7pm. Sacred dance and sound healing events. Ossining Campwoods Grounds Info: CampwoodsGrounds.com.
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Grand Opening May 5, 2-4pm
Free reception, presentation, live music. Gallery of healing artwork, meditation and learning center of the work of renowned holistic healer, John Diamond, M.D. Visit for Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Gallery Contact: Gallery@LifeEnergyArts.com / 914.533.7500 Gallery upstairs at 11-13 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY
sunday Kacey, On The Radio – 6:30am. The Health and Happiness Show. Interviews with therapists, healers, doctors, actors and dreamers. Tune into 100.7 WHUD. Kaceyontheradio.com. Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong – 9:30am. Improve balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.
monday Vinyasa – 9:30am. With Shira. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. Class card purchase: DrinkLivingJuice.com. Hot Lunch – 12:30pm. With Kristi G. One hour of hot vinyasa to help motivate mid-day. Strengthen and tone body while also finding a peaceful state of mind. $25 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com. Healing Dance Circle – 1-2:30pm. Share and connect in a community of compassion, then move through an intuitively guided dance practice to nourish individual and collective needs. $25. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com. Yoga by Maria-Guided Vinyasa Yoga – 3:304:30pm- With Maria Polhemus. The World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd, Wassaic. Info: 845.877.6093. WorldPeace.org.
tuesday Hot Lunch – 12:30pm. With Belinda. One hour of hot vinyasa to help motivate mid-day. Strengthen and tone body while also finding a peaceful state of mind. $25 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com.
Bicycle Sundays in June –10am-2pm. Every Sunday in June. Participants bike, walk or jog a 13.1mile, traffic-free loop of the Bronx River Parkway, from White Plains to Yonkers. Info: 914.231.4600 or TheWPF.org. Teaching Trails: Weekend Walks for All Ages – 11:30am-12:15pm. Most Sundays. Guided trail experience through woodland forest with volunteers who provide information on trees, plants, wildlife and seasonal changes. Free. The Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470. GreenburghNatureCenter.org.
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Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 5:45-7pm. With Ann Casapini. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/ meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong – 7pm. Improve balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Jo-Anne Salomone. A class that incorporates restorative yoga. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. JoAnne: 917.364.1871. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
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wednesday Joyful Anusara Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. With Ann Casapini. Well balanced asana sequences that focus on alignment, mindfulness, clear intention and joy. Intermediate level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. JoAnne: 917.364.1871. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Hot Lunch – 12:30pm. With Neely. One hour of hot vinyasa to help motivate mid-day. Strengthen and tone body while also finding a peaceful state of mind. $25 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com. Yin Breath Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Victor Gazzini. A yoga class using a breath bases asana practice that incorporates meditation, visualization and chanting. All levels. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Weekly Spiritual and Meditation Program – 7:30-9pm. Meditation and spiritual gathering with video selections and readings on a weekly topic. Science of Spirituality. Refreshments following. Free. Mosaic Mental Health Center. 5676 Riverdale Ave, Ste 203. Riverdale. Info. 914.433.1800. Sos.org.
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Astrology with Pamela Cucinell Concentrated Efforts
Consider long-term investments on June 1; practice gratitude in the comfort of nature. Release old business and past patterns on June 2. Craft a direct message of priorities on June 3 to maximize the impact of the Gemini new moon. Endeavors put in motion on June 4 go the distance. June 5 reveals the work required to gain the gift. Careless actions on June 6 cause upsets.
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thursday Low Cost Spay/Neuter Day for Cats – 3rd Thurs. Sponsored by Stray HELP Inc Services by TARA, Inc mobile clinic. $70 includes: spay/neuter, rabies, ears cleaned and nails trimmed. Other services available during surgery. Info, Althea: 845.705.5020. Vinyasa – 9:30am. With Shira. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $22 drop-in. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. Class card purchase: DrinkLivingJuice.com. Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong – 10am. Improve balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Energy Dance Fitness – 5:30-7pm. An eclectic blend of traditional, multicultural and creative dance styles to foster wellness of body, mind and spirit. $25. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com. Powerful Vinyasa Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Maria Theresa Quaranta. A vinyasa flow class creating a burn and fire in the sequences leading into a cool down of restorative poses. Intermediate level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
June 7 stimulates high spirits and a zest for play. Inner conflicts on June 8 manifest in disappointment unless identified and dismissed. Deep healing magnifies on June 9; put it in the garden, home and body. Clear physical, emotional or psychic clutter on June 10. Conversations derail on June 11 if assumptions are made. An intense morning on June 12 begs for a “chill” p.m. Focus on June 13 yields powerhouse results.
Knowledge Is Power
Productivity is profound on June 14; choose the right dance partner. Exuberance expands when all companions are on board June 15. A well-designed map or itinerary prevents confusion on Father’s Day. The Sagittarius full moon on June 17 invites exploration, either physical or mental. The drive to produce jumps full throttle on June 18, but clear communication and docu-
mentation are essential. Stick to the task at hand on June 19.
Summertime: When the Living Is Busy
Avoid double-booking on June 20, when opportunity abounds but can overwhelm. The June 21 summer solstice kicks off the weekend and a yen for community activities. Whether it’s a view or immersion, water restores on June 22. June 23 can be an emotional roller coaster; it’s better to articulate the experience than to navigate it solo. Loose ends and targeted vision weave together with awesome synchronicity on June 24.
There’s No Hurry
Fast and furious is the theme for June 25, but that doesn’t mean the race must be run. Sometimes the biggest impasse or frustration is the reaction to the delay; be supportive on June 26. Secure footing is restored on June 27. Slow growth on June 28 provides solid foundations. Benefits increase June 29. Options pop on June 30. Pamela Cucinell offers spiritual insight with a practical twist with both astrology and tarot at InsightOasis.com. She provides guidance through her website, private sessions and webinars. For more information, contact her at pamela@insightoasis.com or 917.796.6026. See ad page 38.
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friday Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 11am-12:15pm. With Ann Casapini. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. Gentle Level. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Guided Meditation & Spiritual Healing Medley – 6-7:30pm. Healing dance, movement, meditation, chanting, intuitive practices and spiritual topics. Unique weekly themes and meditation every other Fri. $25. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com. Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong – 7pm. Improve balance and overall health. The dance like movements develop coordination and sharpen short term memory. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com.
saturday Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor. Info: ytayoga.com. Peekskill Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. Year-round market offering fresh food and family fun. “Market Stage Live,” features live music, author readings, and demos with fitness and health practitioners. FMNP and SNAP accepted. Rain or Shine. Free parking. Bank St, between Park and Main. Info: peekskillfarmersmarket.com. Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm. Vendors include Bee Guy Apiaries, Do-Re-Mi Farms, Johnny Cake Farms, Wave Hill Bread, Honore’s Table, Du Soleil, Bongo Pasta, also fresh fish, homemade ice cream and crafts. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook. Mindful Restorative LifeForce Yoga – 9:3010:45am. With Reyna Gonzalez. Movement through breath, props, self assists to release, calm and restore. Gentle level. $18 drop-in. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Women’s Self Defense & Beginner Shaolin Kung Fu – 10:30am. This training is an excellent exercise regime and self-defense system. The powerful movements develop coordination and promote external strength. In Balance Tai Chi, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. Call to schedule classes: 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Teaching Trails: Weekend Walks for All Ages – 11:30am-12:15pm. Guided trail experience through woodland forest with volunteers who provide information on trees, plants, wildlife and seasonal changes. Free. The Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470. GreenburghNatureCenter.org.
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VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER: AT FREE SPIRIT EXPO – an outdoor holistic wellness festival on Sunday June 2, 10am-8pm at Fable-From Farm to Table, Ossining, NY. To volunteer visit: FreeSpiritExpo.com VOLUNTEER: AT THE CLEARWATER FESTIVAL – A music and environmental festival taking place June 15 and 16 at Croton Point Park, Croton on-Hudson, NY. Volunteering is a great way to experience the Festival. Visit ClearwaterFestival. org/volunteering to sign up!
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25 North Division St. Peekskill, NY Margaret.steele@gmail.com 914.772.4589; SteeleNeedlesAcupuncture.com Offering Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Aromatherapy. Activate your body’s own healing potential with highly targeted treatments. Specializing in fertility and women’s health, acute and chronic pain, and acute and chronic health issues, including auto-immune disorders.
WILLOW WISP WELLNESS
Lauren Awerdick, LMT Ossining & Tarrytown offices. On-Site & In-Home 914.534.1294; WillowWispWellness.org Willow Wisp Wellness is an expanding private practice that provides consciously crafted therapeutic and integrative massage and energy work sessions that support your body’s innate healing process. All sessions are by appointment only. Check website for more info and events.
ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT
Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA Phone, Online & In-person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Why leave your business to chance? Perfect timing ensures follow-through and success. When you know the projected outcome it becomes easier to prioritize your day and choose the right partners. Westchester, NYC, Skype and phone. See ad pg 38.
ADDICTION CESSATION QUIT WITH QUINN
Addiction Free Naturally Briarcliff and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 80% success rate. See ad pg 33.
COLIN MCPHILLAMY
Astrology & Tarot Skype and in-person 213 840 1187 mcphillamytarot.com Choice lives between pre-destiny and free will. Know your stars, control your life. A reading designed to encourage, support and empower. Call now.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT
LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC
SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com
153 Main St, Suite J Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565 Awareness-in-Action.com
Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ads pgs 11 & 15.
The Alexander Technique is a practical educational method for un-learning habits of tension that may be causing you stress, pain compression of the spine and joints. Learn to move with ease.
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AYURVEDA CLAUDIA GUKEISEN, MA, CAHC
The Center for Health & Healing, Mt. Kisco, NY; center4healing.net Izlind Integrative Wellness Center, Rhinebeck, NY; izlind.com claudiagukeisen@mac.com; 914.673.3313 Learn the principles of Ayurveda to help correct digestive issues that contribute to sleep, stress and other health imbalances. Ayurvedic diet, cooking and lifestyle recommendations along with Ayurvedic & Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki facilitate long-term improvements to your current health challenges. Support provided between visits.
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DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad pg 19.
BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO,FCOVD
495 Central Park Ave, Ste. 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages. Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details.
CBD CBD LIVE NATURAL
A Division of Custom Candle CO. Bedford Hills NY: 914.218.8357 White Plains, NY: 914.259.6739 Stamford CT : 203.610.2727 CBDLIVENATURAL.COM Open 7 days a week. We want our customers to feel their best and know that there is a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. Products for People and Pets. Please call for more information. See ad pg 41.
SHIRA SYNERGY
Whole plant medicine on a ‘whole You’ level. Shop@ShiraSynergy.com Shira@ShiraSynergy.com ShiraSynergy.com; @ShiraSynergy The Only Holistic CBD System of Infused Aromatherapy, Tinctures, Capsules and Topicals, Founder and CEO Shira Adler is a nationally recognized CBD Expert, Speaker, Coach, Consultant, and Author of “The ABCs of CBD” – available in stores and on Amazon.com.
THE PHARM STAND
BOOKS TITLE: DISCOVERING ANGELS by Pamela Landolt, M.Msc. Discovering-angels.com Available at Amazon.com
Looking for angelic guidance? My book, “Discovering Angels” helps readers recognize when angels are near and teaches through simple exercises and guided meditations how to receive messages. Discover your two primary guardians, the zodiac, nature angels, and much more.
DR. JODI KENNEDY DC, PAK
Integrity Chiropractic 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 10541 845.628.7233; LiveBetterNaturally.info Do you struggle with chronic pain and don’t know where to turn for help? Experience the relief from a total-body approach to wellness. Call today for your free consult and enjoy doing the things you love again. See ad pg 33.
UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC OF NY 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY 914.686.6200: ucc-ny.com/nucca
Dr. Gertner himself suffered with back pain due to an injury. With upper cervical chiropractic treatments, his body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that had plagued him quickly left his body. This inspired him to become one of only 5 NUCCA chiropractors in New York, and less than 200 worldwide, currently. He experienced amazing results and he knows you will too. See ad pg 63.
COACHING
A Wellness Boutique 15 Maple av, Armonk, NY 914.219.4360; Thepharmstandoco.com
JANE SILVERMAN
Offering high quality Hemp derived CBD products including tinctures, gel caps, muscles rubs, creams, teas, chocolates, honeys and more. Plus, a full line of pet products for dogs, cats and horses. In addition to CBD products, the store also offers several lines of wellness and gift products. See ad pg 19.
Feeling stuck? Gain clarity, investigate your strengths and navigate transitions with proven tools and guidance. Free phone consultation to explore how working together can help you make the positive changes you seek. Appointments in person or by phone. See ad pg 34.
Life Coach in Positive Psychology 914.263.7080; janesilvermanlifecoach.com
COACHING - ADD/ADHD CHIROPRACTIC
CANDLES CUSTOM CANDLE CO
25 Depot Plaza Bedford Hills NY; 914.218.8357 125 Westchester Ave. White Plains, NY; 914.259.6739 customcandleco.com Locally made in Bedford. Hundreds of candles in stock or create your own custom candle. Choose your favorite scent, wax color, wick type and container. All natural soy candles, handcrafted and nontoxic with long-lasting aroma. Shop in stores or on-line. Stores are open 7 days a week. See ad pg 41.
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DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com
PERSONALIZED treatments designed for YOU by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!
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SUSAN LASKY MA, BCC, SCAC Certified ADHD Coach/ Organizer 914.373.4787; SusanLasky.com Susan@SusanLasky.com
Learn strategies that work with the way YOU think. ADD/ADHD or executive functioning challenges can affect every aspect of your life. Maximize your strengths and become more productive. First-hand understanding and compassion. Live the life you love!
COACHING - LIFE LORNA GAGER
The Practical Mystic Spirit Based Coaching for Women 914.220.2495; lornagager.com I help you figure out what is most important to you, identify your patterns, shift your reactions, perceptions and the negative beliefs you have about yourself. This deep change work allows your life to open up in unlimited ways. See ad pg 39.
COLONICS COLONICS
DERMATOLOGY ALAN M DATTNER, MD
Integrative Medicine and Dermatology 17 Rodman Oval, New Rochelle, NY 914.637.0908; HolisticDermatology.com We clear your Skin naturally, by correcting the underlying digestive and inflammatory issues using nutrition, supplements, and energetic techniques, for diagnosis and treatment. Caring Board Certified Dermatologist and World pioneer in Holistic Dermatology.
DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER
914.921.LIFE (5433) LifelineHygienics.com Experience and personalized service you can trust. The finest in colonic irrigation and personal care. Serving the tri-state area since 1993.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
845.709.5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org
Protect Yourself from EMFs and Other Negative Energies! A professional dowser can block the negative effects of cell phone, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. If you’ve been experiencing trouble selling your home, attracting business, or unexplained health issues. Call to see how dowsing can help.
GET THE HEALTH YOU WANT!
Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, Director White Plains & Ossining offices 914.762.4693; WellOnTheWay.Com Curious about energy medicine? Know there is something to it, from all you’ve r e a d a n d h e a r d ? A r e y o u tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call!
JOY MATALON LMT, CST
Practitioner: The Center for Health + Healing 4 Smith Ave 2nd Fl; Mount Kisco, NY 914.519.8138; jmatalon@optonline.net Center4healing.net Craniosacral therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows chronic physical, emotional and spiritual issues to be intimately explored, bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues after the session is over.
BERNADETTE BLOOM
Energy Medicine Practioner, Medical Intuititive, Physical Therapist 46 Bedford Road, Katonah NY 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you exhausted from pain, stress or PTSD? Balance your body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with Esoteric Healing, a high vibrational technique from Tibet.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION grassrootsinfo.org 914.422.3141;gee@grassrootsinfo.org
Science based environmental health nonprofit with mission to educate the public regarding environmental exposures and links to health and environmental impacts. Practical information and solution tools are provided. Serves local and state governments, school systems, health professionals, organizations and individuals nationwide.
FACIALS ENERGY HEALING TINA AURORA CPC REIKI MASTER Energy Healing & Coaching Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.473.1032; tinaaurora.com
During Tina’s healing sessions, she channels divine healing energy, promoting profound positive changes in the body, mind and spirit. Tina’s coaching style allows her clients to rewrite the script of negative thoughts to create the lives they dream for themselves.
DANIELA HORTENCIO
By Appointment; Sarah’s House of Health 900 South Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY 914.562.0618; danielahortencio.com Eminence Organic Skin Care is handmade, extracted from plants, vegetables and herbs from a family-owned farm in Hungary. Let the aromas treat your senses and the ingredients impart health and beauty to your skin. Gentle massage will stimulate collagen and deliver ingredients to the deepest layer of your skin. See ad pg 13.
ANNE H. BENTZEN, MSOT, RMT, JRP
Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki, Energetic Counseling, OT Locations Armonk and Eastchester 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com Energetic balance is essential to your health. Restore energetic flow, balance your chakras, clear stress symptoms, pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Improve natural immunity, mental clarity and peace. Reiki classes all levels. Private sessions. Weekend retreats.
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FLOATATION THERAPY RISE ABOVE FLOATATION 111 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.241.1900
A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free Parking.
GARDEN CENTER NATIVE LANDSCAPES AND GARDEN CENTER
991 Route 22, Pawling, N.Y.12564 845.855.7050, nativelandscaping.net Pete@nativelandscaping.net Specializing in native trees, shrubs, and perennials, plus a wide variety of fruit trees and fruit shrubs. We are ecologically friendly landscapers. We are the Harlem Va l l e y A p p a l a c h i a n Tr a i l Community base camp. Open 7 days a week 9 to 5.
GREEN & NATURAL BUILDING FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.
LOU LEVY CONSTRUCTION Carmel, NY 914.804.2120 loulevyconstruction.com
Builder and General Contractor of fine custom alterations, restorations, architectural additions, and new construction. Offering a high level of management and craftsmanship. Specializing in a 95% dust-free living environment. PHIUS Energy Efficient and non-toxic building applications. Bau-Biologist, the holistic approach to Natural Building,passive and active solar installations and retrofits, as well as conventional construction. Building design services and consultation available. 44 years experience.
GARDEN CARE JOY OF GARDENING
HAIR SALON
A heart-centered approach to designing the space around you Jeb Stuart-Bullock, Proprietress joyofgardening.net; 914.941.1329
FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS
Love of flora, fauna, form and function. Correct hand pruning of shrubs, vines and fruits. Designs emphasizing native and deer-resistant plants. Certified Horticulturist & Landscape Designer. Est. 1995. Just when you thought more joy was impossible...
A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad pg 16.
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Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com
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HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTING WANDA JEANTY, MD, MS, HC
Poughkeepsie, NY 120601 917.868.1769; notanotherdietwanda.com Integrative consulting for small to mid-sized companies who want to implement wellness programs with biometric screenings for their employees. Assessment of existing wellness programs for effectiveness or health educator for public speaking engagements; as well as a trainer for medical Spanish.
HEALING CENTER THE TEMPERANCE CENTER
Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Energy Healer, RYT, Founder 453 White Plains Rd, #201/203 Eastchester 914.793.2600; thetemperancecenter.com Nurture your mind, body, and soul. Thru a variety of healing modalities and services that include, psychotherapy, reiki, hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling, nutritional consulting, therapeutic yoga, guided channeling meditation classes. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 12.
UNIVERSAL HEALING ARTS CONNECTION
Shima Chayvet CEH, MRM, CHHS, CCP 4 Crestview Avenue, Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.737.HEAL; universalhealingarts.com Healing. That’s what happens here. A healing community within a spiritual space that offers Reiki, Qi Gong, Reflexology, Yoga, Group Healings, Energy Healing, Special workshops, featured presenters, holistic weight loss, Sound Healing, Acupressure, Reflexology, Meditation Circles, Shamanic teachings and Reiki Certification for adults and children to name a few. There is also a metaphysical shop open to the public. Come and reconnect with your true self.
HEALTH COACH ROBIN MILLER, LMHC, INHC 914.419.5256 robinmillerwellness@gmail.com RobinMillerWellness.com
I specialize in applying Medical Medium Healing Pathways for restorative health, especially in the face of increasing environmental toxins and biological exposures that often result in chronic, unexplained symptoms. I also help people navigate emotional responses to our physical states and life patterned triggers.
HOMEOPATHY DAVID CONNELL, DC
777 Ulster Ave, Kingston 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie 845.338.3320; 845.485.8582 Helping people relieve symptoms o f c h r o n i c Ly m e d i s e a s e , fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as well as many other chronic illnesses. Dramatically improve your energy levels.
LAND CONSERVATION WESTCHESTER LAND TRUST 403 Harris Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 914.234.6992 WestchesterLandTrust.org
Westchester Land Trust works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities. Learn about their many innovative programs at WestchesterLandTrust.org
SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES
Registered Herbalist (AHG) 21 Old Main St, Suite 207, Fishkill, NY 12524 email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which offers a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.
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MASSAGE & BODYWORK BALANCE BODYWORK
Therapeutic Massage & Reiki Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM 153 Main St. Suite B, Mt. Kisco 914.319.4375; balancebodywork.biz Offering therapeutic massage and Reiki for stress- and pain-relief, relaxation and general wellness. Gift certificates available for all modalities, including pre- and postnatal bodywork, aromatherapy and hot stone massage by appointment. Set your intention for healing yourself and those around you. See ad pg 38.
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HOLISTIC DENTIST DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com
We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 6.
HOLISTIC HEALTH DR. MICHAEL WALD, DC, DIETICIAN, BOARD CERTIFIED 20 Sunderland Lane, Katonah 914.552.1442; info@bloodDetective.com
Do you suffer from chronic health problems like cancer, autoimmune, GI or neurological issues? You need a BloodDetective! Dr. Wald will work with you personally over the phone, as a house call or at his Katonah office. Call today, you deserve personal attention. See ad pg 31.
Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac/Pawling/Scarsdale 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com
Holistic Support for Horses. BEMER vet products support faster recovery, regeneration of tissue, and more efficient hydration of your horse. And reduces stress from transportation and competition. “BEMER is a 21st century ‘Fountain of Youth’ for horse and rider.” Linda Tellington-Jones. Sessions Available. CALL For Free Demo. See ad pg 39.
INTUITIVE HEALING DANCE WHITE LOTUS GRACE
Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance Millbrook + Online Studio/Sanctuary 845.677.3517; whitelotusgrace.com White Lotus Grace specializes in intuitive healing for body, mind, soul, and relationships through organic transformative movement and dance. Gigi Oppenheimer – intuitive healer, dancer, and coach – offers compassionate service one-on-one, to couples, and classes, online or in person.
SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER
Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing. We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized.
MEMORY LOSS/DEMENTIA SHARP AGAIN NATURALLY—501(C)3 Alzheimer.Dementia.Memory Loss 914.281.1404; SharpAgain.org
Experiencing “senior moments? Have a loved one diagnosed w i t h A l z h e i m e r ’ s ? Memory loss has many causes, and can be prevented and treated. Early intervention makes a real difference! Research-based information to help you and your loved ones at sharpagain.org. See ad pg 39.
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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR HUDSON VALLEY NATURAL HEALTH
ANTON BLUMAN MS, AIBT
Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH By Appt.: Mt. Kisco/Cold Spring, NY and Ridgefield, CT 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com
Westchester based. Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner, Energy Healer Licensed Counselor 914.393.5616; ADrugFreeAlternative.com
Utilize an integrative healing approach from a doctor trained in holistic medicine. Working with your current medical treatments & labwork, as well as botanical medicine, dietary & lifestyle counselling, nutritional supplements, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, stress reduction and ecotherapy. Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 33.
I bring over 20 years clinical experience to relieving neurological conditions in children and adults, including A n x i e t y, D e p r e s s i o n , ADHD, Pain, primarily with Neurofeedback – a gentle, but advanced brain technology. I also help with managing stress, resolving life issues, emotional release, energy balancing, clearing ‘’brain fog’ and peak performance training.
INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS
Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND, LAC., RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com Blending the best of traditional and cutting edge natural medicine, Dr. Lisanti offers natural therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic conditions. He combines naturopathic care, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, detoxification, hypnosis, movement, yoga and lifestyle counseling allowing him to customize your program individually.
DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M,T,W. See ad pg 19.
NUTRITION DAVID CONNELL, DC
777 Ulster Ave, Kingston 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie 845.338.3320; 845.485.8582 Helping people relieve symptoms o f c h r o n i c Ly m e d i s e a s e , fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as well as many other chronic illnesses. Dramatically improve your energy levels.
COMPOUNDING PHARMACY LAKE MAHOPAC PHARMACY/ SURGICAL Nagi Wissa, R.Ph., IP, CEO 559 Rt, 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 lakemahopacpharmacy.com T: 845.208.0424; F: 845.208.0425
We are your neighborhood holistic compounding pharmacy, ready to support y o u r h e a l t h . We o f f e r compounding prescriptions, on-line prescription renewals, supplements, homeopathic remedies, personal care products, fair trade gifts and more. We deliver and we are happy to answer your questions.
INTEGRATIVE PHARMACY ROBBINS PHARMACY
128 Grand St., Croton on Hudson, Ny 914.271.5000; Robbinscrotonrx.com Serving the community since 1929. Yo u r one stop shop for all your Prescriptions, DME supplies, Natural supplements, Homeopathic Medicine and Herbal supplements with around the clock (9am-6pm. )Free Deliveries. Specializing in products From Designs for health, Metagenics, Nordic Naturals, Teas, Essential Oils and Full spectrum and Isolated CBDS. See ad pg 45.
NUSPECIES
Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508 NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad pg 3.
PET RESCUE/ADOPTION STRAY HELP
PO Box 245, Fishkill, NY 12524 845.232.0336, strayhelp.org Stray HELP: a registered not-forprofit managed by volunteers. Our mission: rescue and care for stray and homeless animals while providing humane education to the community. Our vital community programs: Trap/ Neuter/Return, Spay clinics, adoption and working cat program, colony caretaker support.
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PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC
Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com Foot care for people of all ages. Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.
PSYCHIC READINGS DOMINIQUE AT SYNCHRONICITY Psychic Tarot Medium Reading 1511 Route 22 Brewster 845.363.1765; SynchronicityNY.com
Our gifted psychics offer insight and clarity for life’s situations. Analyzing your past, present and future provides support in decision making. Our Mediums receive validations from loved ones that have passed, which provide healing. See ad pg 43.
SLEEP DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com
We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 6.
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REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES
ARCB Certified Reflexologist 21 Old Main St, Suite 207, Fishkill, NY 12524 email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of Essential Oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern. Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.
REIKI HEALING TABLE
Deborah J. Taylor RN Usui /Holy Fire ® Reiki Master/Teacher 914.280.9844; Djthealingtable@gmail.com Reiki is a gentle, loving, universal life force energy. It will help you to relax and promote self-healing on all levels of mind, body and spirit. Reiki can help reduce anxiety and stress. Yonkers / Dobbs Ferry. By appointment.
GANESHA SPA
By Appointment Peeksill, NY 914.906.7238; ganeshaspa.com Discover the true meaning of rejuvenation, relation and calmness with the latest healing/ ayurvedic/pain management treatments including Amino Bio-Frequency Therapy and Therapeutic Massage Techniques; Anti-Aging facial techniques; Micro-needling and Dermaplaning; Microblading/Permanenteyebrows for Beauty; Reiki, Meditations. Visit website for full list of services and to book appointment.
SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS
Rev. June Tompkins, Acting Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org Join a unique monthly Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls at 10:30am – Enjoy prayer, music, movement and dialogue. Check our FB page for information on upcoming programs or e-mail Rev. Deborah Moldow, Interfaith Minister, at revdeb1@ comcast.net.
RETREATS YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS
2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com Yoga in the Adirondacks is nestled in the valley of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where yoga embraces nature. Connect your mind, body and spirit and explore your retreat with like-minded people to build a happier and healthier life. Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well.
SPIRITUAL COACH MARY ELLEN O’BRIEN
Soul Alignment Coach and Healer Cold Spring, NY 845.202.1717; AwakenYourTrueEssence.com Mary Ellen O’Brien is a Soul Alignment Coach and Healer who helps Spiritual Practitioners and Healers align with their higher self consistently so they can fully own their gifts. She holds frequent group programs in Cold Spring, NY.
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STRESS REDUCTION DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac/Pawling/Scarsdale 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com
C h a n g e Yo u r Life. Support your optimal well-being systemically. Enhance blood-flow, circulation, cardiac function, physical endurance, energy, concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction and relaxation. Easy to use, only 8 minutes, two times a day. Sessions available. CALL For Free Demo. See ad pg 39.
THERMOGRAPHY PATRICIA BOWDEN-LUCCARDI LMT, CTT, CNMT
LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC
Certified Whole Health Educator 518.929.7579; btiscan.com
SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com
Prevention is the Cure. Offering the highest standards in Radiation-Free Breast and Full Body medical thermography. Detect changes at the cellular level years before conventional screenings. Clear results with fewer tests. Now available in Westchester and Dutchess by appointment.
Lose weight, inches and improve your overall health with the Mei Zen Acupuncture treatment for weight loss and abdominal toning. Jump start your metabolism and balance your body’s energy as you lose weight. Additional benefits include enhanced energy and improved digestion. See ads pgs 11 & 15.
TMJ DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: Oneon-one counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.
DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com
We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 6.
SKINNY BUDDHA ORGANIC KITCHEN
Skinny Buddha utilizes the highest quality ingredients, to make delicious flavorful meals that everyone in the family will enjoy. Soups, salads, acai bowls, smoothies, baked goods and more. No matter what your dietary restrictions, all roads leads to Skinny Buddha. See ad pg 15.
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QUIT WITH QUINN
Addiction Free Naturally Briarcliff and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people lose weight by overcoming addiction to sugar and white flour, and compulsive overeating. After treatment, most people experience indifference towards refined sugar, sweets and treats, leading to easy weight loss. 30 years experience. 80% success rate. See ad pg 33.
VEGAN Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher Mount Kisco & Scarsdale Locations Mount Kisco: 914.358.1666 Scarsdale: 914.472.9646 MySkinnyBuddha.com
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VETERINARY HOSPITAL FULL CIRCLE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Integrative, Holistic & Conventional 1609 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.234.4417; FullCircleVetHopsital.com We specialize in the integration of holistic and conventional veterinary medicine to provide quality, comprehensive care for your pet’s needs. We enjoy taking time to get to know our clients and their pets. This allows pets to relax, while we learn about their family lifestyle.
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WELLNESS CENTER SOULAURAS HOLISTIC WISDOM & WELLNESS CENTER 510 N. State Rd., Briarcliff, NY Soulauras.com
The practitioners of Soulauras are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized. Services: Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork, Auricular Acupressure and Integrated Holistic Healing Services, Yoga, Reiki, Reflexology and Chakra Balancing. See ad pg 49.
WORKSHOPS PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP
Led by Janet Catalina, MSW 914.548.8372; catalina.janet@gmail.com Learn how to become a Master Manifester. Create that dream job, find your soul mate, pay off your debts or whatever you desire. Learn to release what has blocked you up to now. Once you have learned how to PULSE, you have an empowerment tool for the rest of your life. Please visit pulsemanifestion.com for workshop dates.
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