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Contents 24 YOUR LABS ARE

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“NORMAL,”

But You’re Not Okay—What Do You Do?

26 KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

30 AUTISM’S

GUT-BRAIN AXIS

A Promising Approach to Healing

32 BLOOD CHEMISTRY

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A New Roadmap to Better Health

34 DUSTIN SULAK

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on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

36 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

38 MOVING

THROUGH LIFE

Daily Motion Adds Up to Fitness

40 FIVE MUST-INCLUDE ITEMS

for Weekly Workout Success

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42 SEEKING SANCTUARY How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

44 CANINE CONUNDRUM Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet

46 ANGELS OF INSPIRATION

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 health briefs 19 film brief 20 global briefs 24 business

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ew Year’s has snuck up on me. Looking back over this past year is sort of surreal. It started out with me and my family being literally homeless! Due to a house fire, we spent the last 15 months adjusting to a rental home. While we had a home, it wasn’t our home. The year flew by and is now ending with us moving into a big, beautiful home (literally STUNNING!!!). Actually, the home’s beauty makes me feel a little selfconscious—how crazy is that? Every time someone mentions its size, I cringe. “It’s big,” they say; “I know,” I think.

The home rebuild required us to lift 8 feet off the ground, giving our already large home the feeling of immensity (to some). While we were building, we were given the opportunity to add a muchKelly Martinsen, longed-for fourth bedroom as well. As this beautiful structure Publisher was being built, I worried myself to death over various things, like would the building process inconvenience my neighbors; would people judge us about the size of the home (funny, a year ago people loved helping us, so it is hard to believe I would worry that they would judge us); and what would insurance pay for and what would we pay for. Turns out we would pay for a lot! But with every decision we had to make, we went back to our tried-and-true belief that “you only regret the things you don’t do” (yes, that meant three Toto toilets and a rooftop deck!!!).

My husband, Kevin, battled a serious illness 10 years ago, and I think it affected the way we do life. We sort of aim for “no regrets.” We faced bile duct cancer, Hurricane Sandy, and a house fire—they were sh**ty events, but with time each event resulted in a certain beauty. Quite honestly, we may not be living the life we do if it weren’t for those tough times.

2018 was a rebuilding year, for sure. With our faith and love, we have built our dream house. We took an adversity and turned it into abundance. That is the lesson we also taught our kids. Not that you should have a huge house with a roof deck, but that if you prepare for a rainy, or “firey” day, when they come around, you can turn them into beauty, and that your worst fear and your worst year become distant memories in just a few months’ time. Life is hard at times, but given time it is also good—really, really good.

I think that is the main point this month as we begin a new year. If we are struggling—if things are really, really dark for right now—we need to remind ourselves that the darkness is always followed by light. That the gift of time is the gift of infinite possibility.

Take our cancer battle: Since that sh**ty time, we love with abandon (and fight with fever); we are charitable until it hurts; we surf big waves; and we build big houses, which we fill with more love than can be imagined.

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A HEALTHY SMILE IS GOLDEN

HOW TO REDUCE for Oral Health PREBIOTICS DECAY-CAUSING You’ve likely heard about probiotics and the abunBACTERIA dance of health benefits that they bring. Not only

do they improve digestion by promoting healthy YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD LATELYaABOUT balance of good gut bacteria, they can boost imTHE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING A munity by inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria.

HEALTHY PH LEVEL—hence health food store Evidence also shows their efficacy in improving shelves flooding with alkaline waters, alkalosis foods mood andproducts mental health; lowering cholesterol and other that help neutralize the body.and blood pressure; and reducing theimportance severity of of certain You may not have heard how the pH skin conditions. balance starts in the mouth.

If you’ve wondered why one kid who has poor oral So, what exactly are probiotics? hygiene never gets cavities, while your kid who They are living microorganisms that are known for brushes twice a day and sees the dentist their healthisbenefits, in the gut. They biannually plagued particularly with cavity after cavity, the are often found in fermented foods, like culprit is likely pH. A healthy pH for salivayogurt, is in the kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso andthere kom-is a 5.6-7.9 range. If the pH falls to 5.5 or below, bucha. are also taken supplement form, and high riskThey of tooth decay andin cavities, because bacteria thrive in an can even beacidic foundenvironment. in certain toothpastes.

What’s more is that acidic saliva can be detrimental When it to comes to toothpaste, however, bennot only oral health, but overall health.the A bacterial efits of probiotics fall away bit. According to Dr. imbalance in the mouth canaresult in type 2 diabetes, Gerry Curatola, unlike the gut, the mouth is not an heart disease, kidney and lung complications, obesity and more. Many don’t knowbacteria. what they environment thatpeople copessimply well with foreign are doing wrong and become frustrated that While the gut is able to effectively utilize thethey abuncan’t or bacteria, their kids’they oralare health in or check, danceget of theirs healthy more less and inert fear the long-term implications. in the mouth. This is where prebiotics come in.

Typically, a dentist will treat a cavity directly, but not the bacterial imbalance in the mouth. This is a What are prebiotics? reactive and short-sighted that allows thethat Prebiotics are non-living, solution non-digestible fibers cycle of decay to continue. The CariFree assessment work as a fertilizer for existing healthy bacteria. and elevated pH products directly address the decayPrebioticacids toothpaste fosterbed balance the oral causing that arehelps a feeding for badinbacteria.

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at many different aspects of their biochemistry and DNA,” says Linda Golden, DDS. “We are then able to use the results to design a comprehensive oral protocol that can combat pH-related and other dental issues in a holistic way.” CariFree assessment and pH supports cleaner, whiter teeth; stronger enamel; products are mostly geared toward children, but they better protection againstfor inflammation; can also prove beneficial patients withand dry longmouth, acid reflux, other conditions.the lasting freshdepression, breath, alland while encouraging

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Non-abrasive and safe to use every day, CariFree elevated pH products are highly effective and Dr. Golden uses hertowealth of cavities knowledge to take out scientifically proven prevent through the guesswork and work with her patients build remineralization. Dr. Golden describes that to patients the hygiene regimen.

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FOS Living Organic Hair Salon Has Introduced the Oway Rebuilding Treatment System

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OS Living Organic Hair Salon believes that to heal damaged hair, it must be repaired from the inside.

On a daily basis, our hair suffers from a lot of wear and tear.

Whether it be heat styling, hair coloring, environmental stressors, or chemical-laden products, it’s no surprise that our hair ends up stressed and damaged.

Often people turn to deep-conditioning treatments, which only offer temporary solutions for protein and moisture loss, and just sit on the surface of the hair, not addressing the actual issue. This can actually cause more damage by overloading the hair with too much product.

Luckily, FOS Living Organic Hair Salon has introduced the Oway Rebuilding Treatment System. This treatment addresses all components lost to damage, such as protein, water, minerals and lipids. The Oway Rebuilding Treatment provides longlasting results by rebuilding the hair from the inside out, repairing all of its components, such as shine, elasticity, hydration, remineralization, body and structure, cuticle repair, strength and resistance to further breakage.

This is all done using organic concentrates, specially formulated to each client’s precise needs and activated with the salon’s infrared hair remedy iron. This technology uses ultrasonic vibrations and cold fusion therapy to repair the hair’s internal structure. No heat is used in this system, causing no additional damage. They are able to treat dry, damaged hair; chemically damaged hair; curly hair prone to frizz; and fine, bodiless hair that has turned dull and lifeless.

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New Year Meditation Burning Bowl Ceremony

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r. Gina Marino and Rev. Diane Monks are inviting Natural Awakenings readers to release old thoughts and patterns and to set new intentions and new wishes for 2019. During this gathering—which will be held Saturday, January 5, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind and Spirit—attendees will Dr. Gina Marino write down what they want to release and “burn the old” (yes, physically light fire to this piece of paper and burn it, signifying the desire to release all the negativity in their lives).

After, participants will “bring in the new” by writing down what they want to imagine in their lives for 2019. Attendees will seal this letter in an envelope, and it will be sent to them next year Rev. Diane Monks so that they can see what intentions and goals have been achieved. This is a powerful way to clear your mind and body so that you can begin anew with a refreshed, focused, empowered state of being.

Cost: $20, and must be paid by Dec. 28, as space is limited. Location: 2050 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. For more information, or to register, call 516-221-3500. See ad on pages 21 and 37.

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he Annie Appleseed Project’s 13th annual Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference will be held February 28 through March 2, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The cost is $279, including three organic meals, all-day organic food/snacks, giveaway items and great networking. All speakers will be available to talk to before and after their presentations. The theme is always Many Paths to Wellness, and the specific concept for 2019 is Immunotherapy from a Natural Perspective.

Annie Appleseed Project is an all-volunteer cancer nonprofit providing evidence-based information on natural medicine, lifestyle issues and holistic therapies.

For more information or to register, visit AnnieAppleSeedProject. org/cancer-therapies-conference. See ad on page 41.

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Brand New Upper Back Pain Specialty Practice Opening

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brand new, exciting specialty practice for upper back pain sufferers is opening in Old Brookville this January. The Center for Upper Back Pain Relief exclusively specializes treating upper back pain.

What makes the Center for Upper Back Pain Relief extremely unique is that it’s the very first upper back pain specialty practice in the U.S. Now, those living on Long Island have a convenient local destination to go to for their upper back pain.

During their consultations, the Center for Upper Back Pain identifies nine different factors with 52 different total variables to assess the extent of their patients’ upper back pain. Identifying these many different variables helps patients to understand exactly why they have upper back pain. It also helps to accurately zero in on how many total treatments could be needed to achieve total pain relief.

What sets the Center for Upper Back Pain Relief clearly apart is that it offers the life-changing TrapEAZE Technique. This four-step patent-pending manual therapy procedure is the first specific upper back pain procedure that’s ever been developed. Perfected during the course of more than 10 years, it methodically helps to eliminate upper back pain by treating its root with laser-like focus.

Past patients commonly report: massive reductions in pain; complete alleviation of upper back tension; increases in range of motion of the neck, shoulder and/or arms; increased ability to easily stay asleep; plus an overall higher quality of life. Because the TrapEAZE Technique eliminates the cause of upper back pain

itself, patients rarely need to ever return for follow-up treatment.

Upper back pain specialist Justin Mandel, LAc, is the Center for Upper Back Pain Relief ’s medical director. With the TrapEAZE Technique, he offers patients an exceptional treatment experience that is 100 percent noninvasive, without needles, nonsurgical and non-opioid. With more than 20 years’ experience in health care, he’s excited to bring this specialty practice to his fellow Long Islanders because of how much he’s been able to dramatically increase his patients’ quality of life.

When someone goes to the Center for Upper Back Pain Relief, they go straight to the source itself because Mandel is the developer of the TrapEAZE Technique. All Center for Upper Back Pain Relief patients will receive a thorough, private, personalized consultation from him and will always be treated directly by him.

All new patients will receive their own visual report of findings following the completion of their consultation. This important document breaks down the nine different specific variables that could be negatively affecting their upper back. The included care plan will outline the approximate number of treatments that will be needed to experience long-term upper back relief.

Make 2019 the year that you finally enjoy your life without agonizing upper back pain.

For more information, or to download your free Upper Back Pain Basics booklet, visit the Center for Upper Back Pain Relief ’s informative website, UpperBackRelief.com. This brief booklet contains three of the best upper back pain exercises that sufferers can do to quickly get temporary relief. See ad on page 21.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and

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“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Making Sense of Food Sensitivities: IgG Testing—Friend or Foe?

by Ryan Whitcomb, MS, RD, CLT As a dietitian who specializes in food sensitivities, I’m often asked about immunoglobulin G (IgG) testing as a method for uncovering hidden food sensitivities in the diet.

This comes as no surprise to me because various companies heavily market this method of testing as a quick, easy and accurate way of diagnosing food-induced sensitivities. The concept behind the test is simple: High levels of IgG to a food are indicative of a sensitivity and low levels are not.

However, this premise is false. Really false. In fact, high levels of IgG only indicate that the individual has been repeatedly exposed to the food, but it does not tell us if that exposure was tolerated by the immune system (harmless) or caused an inflammatory reaction (harmful).

This is a huge limitation of the test. For anyone that has ever received a positive IgG result without corresponding symptoms to that food, this is why. It might just mean your immune system tolerates that food and is not reacting to it.

Food sensitivities are categorized into two classes: type III and type IV reactions (allergies are type I). Type III reactions involve IgM, IgG and complement, whereas type IV reactions involve T cells. This is an important distinction because even if we assume that high levels of IgG indicate a sensitivity (which it does not), IgG testing ignores the other players of a type III reaction, IgM and complement, and it ignores type IV reactions completely!

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Can you see how this is a big problem?

Though all tests have limitations, when testing for food sensitivities, it’s important to use a test that detects all mediators, regardless of which type of reaction is occurring. It is for this reason that I do not recommend IgG testing.

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Can I Do the Ketogenic Diet if I Have High Cholesterol?

by Elyse Tursi, DC Remember when science once thought the world was not round and if a penny dropped from the Empire State Building it could kill a person walking on the sidewalk? We have come a long way in our once-thought-to-be-true scientific theories that have been proven to be wrong. The most held onto theory I hear at least once a day is, “I can’t eat egg yolks or fats Dr. Elyse Tursi because it will raise my cholesterol level.” Fat doesn’t make you fat, and cholesterol from food won’t raise your cholesterol levels.

The premise of a ketogenic diet is one of high fat, high protein and low carbohydrate intake for a sustained period of time. Although the clinical application for this nutritional profile was made for epileptic seizure disorders in children, it has gained popularity because it can shed body fat quickly.

There is a lot of misconception around dietary cholesterol intake causing bad blood chemistry numbers, when in reality, ketogenic diets have great chemical benefits that can lower cholesterol. A diet high in cholesterol can actually improve your total cholesterol number and cholesterol ratio. Does this mean start eating lard and saturated fat?

No! It does mean to incorporate wild-caught fish, olive oils and grass-fed organic meats. Not all fats are created equal, so always choose superior quality.

You may be wondering, “Well, if it is not egg yolks, bacon or butter that is causing my high cholesterol, what is it?” It’s likely you need liver and/or gut support. Eighty percent of cholesterol production occurs in the liver and intestines, aka “the gut.” Gut bacteria should also be evaluated as a contributing factor for abnormal blood lipids.

Source: Dr. Elyse Tursi, a doctor of chiropractic and nutritionist at Pollack Wellness Institute, located at 100 Manetto Hill Rd., Ste. 307, in Plainview. For more information, call 516-299-9313 or visit https://www.pollackwellness.com/.

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Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them.

They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

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Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological wellbeing involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods.

Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease.

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The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself.

The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

In a 10-nation study involving nearly half a million Europeans, researchers found that those eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of cancer, especially colorectal, upper digestive tract, stomach and lung cancers for men, and liver and postmenopausal breast cancers for women.

The study supports wider adoption of a British front-ofpackage food nutritional content labeling system.

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Charcoal Toothpaste —Friend or Foe?

by Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD

magnets for other particles, which it absorbs, allowing all of those unwelcome substances to be swept away when the charcoal is washed off. Even though activated charcoal toothpastes are a rebirth of ancient medicine techniques, researchers at the Creighton University School of Dentistry have concluded that charcoal toothpastes may do more harm than good.

Although effective at getting rid of surface stains on the teeth initially, with continuous use it wears away the tooth enamel, and in time, causes significant loss of enamel, making its way inside to the dentin of the teeth, which is naturally yellow. With each use, surface stains are rubbed off, so is the white enamel of the teeth. As the white enamel is stripped away, it reveals more of the yellow dentin, which may leave them permanently yellow or gray.

There was a point in our not-so-distant past that when you heard the word charcoal, right away you thought about what you might be cooking next on your barbecue grill.

Now it seems charcoal has grown in popularity— finding its way into everything from supplements to face/body masks and health drinks—thanks to the detoxifying powers that allegedly “grab” onto everything from internal toxins, dangerous chemicals, oil and dirt.

The bottom line is: Continuous use of charcoal

While charcoal has been used since ancient toothpastes has been proven to cause the very times for poisonings (the first historical record discoloration most people are hoping to ward is from 8000 B.C. where the Native Americans off when they first start using these products.

Jonathan Richter, combined charcoal powder with water to treat In other research, published in the Journal of the DDS, FAGD stomach ailments), activated charcoal has been American Dental Association, they found there is used since the 1900s and currently sits on the insufficient clinical and laboratory data to substantiate any World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines as of the safety and efficiency claims of the 50 most common the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health charcoal and charcoal-based toothpaste they studied. system. So it’s hardly a surprise that people have latched Their review found no scientific evidence to support any of onto the idea of applying charcoal for cleaner, brighter the cosmetic (whitening) or health benefits (antibacterial, teeth—taking the original idea from an 1860s home encyantifungal, antiviral, reduced cavities or oral detoxificaclopedia where it described a homemade toothpaste that tion), or safety claims of these 50 toothpastes. used ground charcoal. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be when it comes to maintaining your pearly whites in their Source: Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD, of Cariodontal, located whitest glory? at 310 E. Shore Rd., Ste. 101, in Great Neck. For more informa Activated charcoal is essentially a form of carbon tion or to schedule an appointment, call 516-282-0310 or visit that’s been treated to make the surface of its particles Cariodontal.com. See ad on back cover. porous. All of those little nooks and crannies act like

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A new feature-length documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses ranging from asthma to autism. The film shares the uplifting stories of individuals and families that overcame their struggles with digestive problems, allergies, skin conditions and infertility after eliminating genetically modified (GMO) crops and agricultural toxins from their diets.

“This gives tremendous hope for those suffering from chronic disorders in that simply switching to an organic diet may improve their quality of life,” says Jeffrey Smith, who produced and co-directed the film with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart. “We hope the film will create an organized tsunami driving millions of people to better living through healthy eating.”

Secret Ingredients includes testimonies from physicians and scientists that explain how GMOs, Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup herbicide and other pesticides can disrupt our biological systems and compromise our health. “More than 200 studies show the links between GMOs and poor health,” says Smith, “while Roundup and other toxic applications have been proven to damage mitochondria, disrupt the gut biome, throw off hormones, and promote tumors and birth defects.”

The film builds on the groundbreaking research that went into Smith’s prior feature-length documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which looked at genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. Visit SecretIngredientsMovie.com for a trailer and schedule of screenings. Smith’s companion site HealingFromGMOs.com features a free online conference that shares research-based recommendations on how to protect against and heal from exposure to GMOs and pesticides.

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Rare Breed Monstrous Morass Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing.

Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup.

“The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.

Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.

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Meatless Munchies

Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

Nature Finds a Way

Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007.

New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science.

Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”

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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.

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People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

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he Real Truth About Health Free 10-Day Conference is coming to the Long Island Hilton, in Melville, from January 25 to February 3. The 100 percent free conference will feature more than 35 authors, sharing the most critical information on health, nutrition, the food system, the medical system, and the environment. Speakers will be flying in from India, Australia, England, Canada, and all across the United States. What is so unique about this conference is that the speakers are unbiased and have no financial agenda. They are not selling anything. Their only reason for being there is to promote and share the most accurate information available.

Each day of the conference will feature four 90-minute lectures, plus a two-and-a-halfhour panel in the evening.

There is currently a growing epidemic of diabetes, obesity, autism, allergies, dementia, cancer, kidney disease, sperm counts decreasing, and childhood illnesses.

At the same time that we are dealing with increasing health issues, we are also facing environmental challenges that we never have had to deal with before, including climate change, increased storms and wildfires, ocean acidification, coral reef destruction, melting glaciers, deforestation, desertification, colony collapse disorder, overfishing, water shortages, rising sea levels, species extinction, and more. We are also facing challenges from 5G wireless, genetically modified foods, demineralization of our soil, degradation of our food system, over-medicalization, corporate takeover of our seeds and food system, and chemicals and pesticides in our food and land. It has never been more urgent than it is now to raise awareness of how we are rapidly destroying the health of humans, animals and the planet.

At the same time that all of this is happening, the mainstream media, which is financially supported by big business, is often ignoring the information that would be most important and beneficial to people and the planet. Everywhere you look, from the media to the universities to the politicians to the government agencies to the scientific studies, the one common theme is corporate money is using their financial influence to further their own goals even if it’s bad for your health or the planet. It is time for everyone on Long Island to get the real facts, so that you and your family can prevent disease and we can preserve the planet for future generations.

The situation continues to get more troubling as the people appointed to oversee government agencies—such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, and all the other agencies—are appointed by politicians that received money from Big Industry. Now you have agencies that are supposed to look out for your best interest that are led by someone that was appointed by someone that took money from the industry that the agency is supposed to oversee. What this all means is that once again, the financial interests of big business are more important than your health or that of the planet.

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Cork Rocks

The Self-Regenerating Building Material

Cork is both recyclable and renewable because it regenerates its bark after harvesting, which causes no harm to trees. Durable cork can be found in the flooring of the Library of Congress and as an insulator for space shuttles.

It’s also a waterproof, abrasion-resistant fire retardant and acoustic insulator with odor and humidity-controlling and acoustic sound-dampening applications. In Portugal, the world’s largest producer, the outer skin regrows in time for the next harvest. The stripped trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and release more oxygen, so Portugal’s cork forests, or montados, are often referred to as the “lungs” of the environment.

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Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region.

Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers.

A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return. “The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres. She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot.

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Your Labs Are “Normal,” but You’re Not Okay—

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ave you ever gone to the doctor with a symptom, or perhaps a handful of symptoms, only to be told after a review of your lab results, “But you are healthy. There is nothing wrong with you. Your labs are ‘normal.’” To some, this news may be a relief, while to others, it can be very frustrating. To me, it empowers me every day to do what I do as a naturopathic doctor (ND).

The body has three levels of communicating to you when something is out of balance. First, it whispers to you. Then it talks to you. And finally it screams at you.

Ideally, it’s best to get medical attention in the first stage. However, there are a couple of things that can prevent a patient from seeking care to receive the proper attention needed. With the busy lifestyles that most people lead, it is often difficult to find time to go to the doctor. So, in the beginning stages, when the body is whispering or talking to you, health can often be put on the back burner. Secondly, if you do seek medi24

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cal care, whatever is putting your health at risk may not show up on routine lab work.

This leaves the provider with no diagnosis in order to treat you. Oftentimes, palliative treatment is all that can be done. However, that is still not treating the underlying cause, which then allows for an illness to get progressively worse. Who wants that?

This is where naturopathic medicine shines! NDs often assess lab markers differently to hone in on the specific cause that may be ailing a patient. We do this by using narrower reference ranges when assessing labs. This means that even though a lab result may be in the normal range for one practitioner, an ND would red flag it and focus recommendations to work on improving that specific lab marker. This attention to fine detail can make all the difference in improving someone’s health. We can also make diet and lifestyle changes that may stop a disease right in its tracks. Using supplementation by giving the body nutrients that it may be deficient in can also get

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someone back on track to optimal health.

Oftentimes, giving the body what it needs can realign someone’s state of wellness.

Here’s the typical scenario: A patient’s lab work shows no abnormal findings, yet their symptoms are affecting their daily life and they are unwell. Since there is no diagnosis, there is no treatment according to conventional medicine. There may be symptomatic care, but what they need is a doctor to treat the root cause. The reality is their body is telling them to pay attention, slow down and assess their health.

Naturopathic medicine can help. This is because NDs treat the underlying cause of the disease.

People should be empowered to take charge of their health. This includes having an enjoyable visit to your doctor, so you want to make seeking medical attention part of your lifestyle. This may seem wildly odd, but trust me when I tell you that a doctor’s appointment can actually be inspiring. Ideally, checking in with your healthcare provider at least a few times a year is the best self-care for yourself. Paying a visit to your doctor on a regular basis should be encouraged and also something that patients want to do. This is precisely what NDs provide.

We understand we are treating human beings with emotions and desires, as well as ailments. Our medicine is preventive. NDs have training in medical school to detect dis-ease in patients before it manifests into something worse. We know we are not simply reflections of our lab results. If your labs are fine, but you have the feeling that something is wrong, I want you to know you can search for doctors that will listen and help you figure out how you can help yourself feel better again. When your body is whispering or talking to you, it is precisely the time when action toward health needs to be made. Intervention is key. Finding a practitioner that will listen and help is the way to go.

It could be a myriad of factors affecting one’s health. That is why during an initial visit with an ND, they will spend 90 minutes getting to know you. It is important to take a detailed medical history to assess one’s labs, nutrition, stress levels, exercise habits, and other lifestyle choices.

Something as simple as throwing away that stash of chocolate bars can help alleviate migraines. For the most part, patients that search for naturopathic care are at the first or second stage of their bodies’ distress. However, we do have patients at the third stage. No matter what stage you are at, NDs will help in whatever way we can.

Patients are people, not a diagnosis. We are all unique, which means we respond to life’s stressors differently. We need to deal with patients just as they come—listen to them and then create a recommendation plan that suits just them. If labs fail to prove a diagnosis, then the goal is to reverse their symptoms before a diagnosis arises. Patients do not need a diagnosis to receive medical attention. They simply need the desire to feel well again, plus make the effort necessary to get back on the path to wellness. An ND will get to the root cause of your symptoms, which can bring you back to your vital state of health.

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.

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New Energy for the New Year

by Ronica A. O’Hara

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver.

“In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine:

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Boost the Brain

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed

heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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Drink this: Green tea is proven to

Drink this: hot, golden turmeric milk,

made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

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Supplement with this: Hawthorn

strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike:

Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness

of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 European adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: a juice combining cilantro,

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: vitamin D.

Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet,

black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

Drink this: Water with squirts of lemon

or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.

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Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising, musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdomi-

disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like

kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle

has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

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few daily to-dos that benefit the whole body:

Walking. A mere 20

minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.

Adaptogens. Taking super-

herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress.

Turmeric. An antioxidant and antiinflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle.

Reverse direction.

Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Sources: Harvard University School of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil (DrWeil. com), American Journal of Preventive Medicine, ScienceDaily.com.

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y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:

Brain

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versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers.

“Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.

Lungs

Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.

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To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.

Liver

Examine the ingredients in prescriptions and over-the-counter meds to make sure daily intake of acetaminophen doesn’t exceed 3,000 milligrams; accidental overuse is the biggest cause of liver failure in the U.S.

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AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN AXIS A Promising Approach to Healing

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ith the diagnosis Kids with ASD From specialized diet and supplement regimens to of autism specmay have a variety of alternative theratrum disorder inflammation in pies, parents have a wealth (ASD) on the rise—now the brain, and of complementary options affecting one in every 59 from which to choose. One school-age children, accordwe’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, Centers for Disease Control much related to research-backed promise: and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation healing the gut. identifying effective, integrative remedies is more of the gut.

The Gut-Autism important than ever. ~Kenneth A. Bock, Connection

“You may have five M.D. Children with ASD frequently kids with ASD that are very experience gut issues such as different in how they present constipation or diarrhea; a review from the and what contributes to the disorder, so International Society for Autism Research one size and one treatment does not fit indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic all,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock children exhibited at least one gastrointestinal Integrative Medicine, in Red Hook, New (GI) symptom. And, the more severe a child’s York, author of Healing the New Childhood GI symptoms, the more severe the autism, acEpidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and cording to a study in BMC Gastroenterology.

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Not coincidentally, research is finding the 4-A Disorders.

ASD encompasses a range of disorders that these digestive conditions and the accompanying ASD may be connected to the characterized by repetitive behaviors and impaired social skills and communication. gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions Although it includes four distinct condiof microbes living in the digestive tract. tions, one of its hallmarks is how much it

“Kids with ASD may have inflammavaries from person to person and how diftion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it ferent the restrictions can be for each child. can be very much related to inflammation

The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately significantly effective, says Bock. “ASD is connected because the majority of our imreally a whole-body disorder that affects mune system is in the gut—are two of the the brain, so a whole-body approach makes most crucial systems involved in autism so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”

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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier.

It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.

Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care

For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects.

“With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock.

Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors.

Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.

A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores.

“A gluten-free, caseinfree diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.

Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora.

Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms.

Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior.

Preconception care. Research from the University of

Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.

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BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health

by Linda Sechrist

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ood detectives trained in the art of investigation know not only how to look for, collect and interpret evidence, but also how to use the tools that can help them solve a mystery. With the right tool, such as a comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis, an experienced practitioner trained in systems biology examines the body’s metabolic blueprint, unravelling the enigma of declining health hijacked by chronic disease.

Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.

Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs.

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pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary.

“It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.”

It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other non-pharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says.

Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis. This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.

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McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis.

“Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says.

If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals.

If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag.

“Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.”

Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results.

However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law.

At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally.

As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle.

Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer.com to learn more.

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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many

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of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

Are there any side effects?

The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect.

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nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance.

“The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month.

“We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.”

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nection in his book The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption.

“The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin. Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

Gender Differences

Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the

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Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.

“Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.”

Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies.

We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

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MOVING THROUGH LIFE Daily Motion Adds Up to Fitness

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xercise is often Stringing together lots throughout the day. “In associated with of small decisions essence, NEAT is how the gym or yoga throughout your day we use our bodies when studio, but structured we’re not doing a specific and week can add workouts aren’t the only up to significant gains exercise or sitting still,” way to keep physically says San Diego’s Pete and mentally fit. Whether in your strength and McCall, author of Smarter regulating blood prescardiovascular system … Workouts: The Science of sure, avoiding obesity Exercise Made Simple. ~Jeremy Hyatt, or promoting brain

Over time, health, regular movement personal trainer doing simple things can throughout the day add up, like getting off yields promising benefits. Research shows the couch to refill a glass of water or shovelthat small changes in routine tasks—from ing snow from the driveway. According to house cleaning to grocery shopping—can a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, make quick and lasting improvements in everyday activity outside of traditional exoverall health. ercise might be even more beneficial than an hour at the gym.

Burn Calories Without “Staying active throughout the day helps the Workout regulate hormones like insulin, which help Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis metabolize carbohydrates to be used for (NEAT) burns calories by keeping us moving fuel, and enzymes like lipoprotein lipase

(LPL), which help release free fatty acids for muscle activity. Remaining sedentary for extended periods can actually lower LPL,” notes McCall, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer and host of the podcast All About Fitness.

Jeremy Hyatt, who owns Hyatt Training, a Portland, Oregon, gym, agrees that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or structured to make an impact. “Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system, and in the process, reduce risks for some of our main causes of disease and disability due to metabolic conditions.”

Hyatt suggests staying active by walking the dog after dinner, taking the stairs instead of an elevator and carrying two bags of groceries home from the store or to a distant parking spot. Adding simple body weight movements to everyday chores and tasks can also have a positive effect.

A research study in The Journal of Neuroscience links exercise and neurotransmitter production, offering new hope for depressive disorders in which levels of the brain regulators glutamate and gamma-eminobutyric acid (GAMA) are out of balance.

Bring on the Joy Opting for activities that are fun and interesting is a surefire way to create a healthier lifestyle. Dancing, for instance, can offer a wide range of benefits, especially for older individuals. That’s why dance is now a significant component in many programs designed to treat depression, addiction and eating disorders.

“We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City.

For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive

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stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis ...”

Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults. Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period.

Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health. Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt.

Wildish agrees that making the decision to begin and keeping it fun is paramount. “Do what you can and stick with it when you find something that brings you joy, even when it’s challenging.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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The more muscle mass we can use, the better the outcome.

Be smart with your selection!

Five Must-Include Items for Weekly Workout Success

by John M. Donnelly Have a plan!

The most important thing to save time and not feel overwhelmed by hitting the gym is to plan out for each day specifically what exercises you are going to do. Know what it is you want to accomplish before you step foot into the gym. Your time constraints will dictate what you can get done, so it’s best to reverse engineer it! If you know you only have 20 minutes, then make the workout intense, with maybe three exercises that you continuously rotate through for as many rounds as you can do. If you have 60 minutes, then a longer routine that mixes strength training and cardio can be done. Or maybe you’re sore from past training days, so with the 30 minutes you have available, you’re going to participate in low-intensity yoga or other form of mobility training. No matter what it is you do, plan ahead!

Map out the entire week!

Not only should you have the daily workout planned, but it’s best if the entire week of training is thought out to make sure there is balance in your program. There are five foundational pillars of movement: squat, hinge, pull, push and carry. These 40

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five patterns should be executed on a weekly basis to ensure the body is receiving input from as many directions as possible.

If programmed correctly, this will keep your body healthy by not overworking a specific pattern, which causes increased stress and ultimately an overuse injury. All of these movements can take on many different forms, and if you don’t know what I mean by these patterns, it is best to seek out a licensed healthcare professional that can prescribe appropriate exercises for you.

Incorporate your full body!

Each day you decide to participate in exercise, try and incorporate as many muscles and joints as possible. During a lower-body day, put in a few upper-body exercises, or vice versa. Never forget core exercises. Another thing that can be done is to infuse lower-body involvement into an upper-body exercise. An example of this would be if you are doing shoulder presses, rather than doing them seated, which takes out the legs, try a tall kneeling position, or standing position, that will have more carry over to everyday function where we may need to lift something up over our heads.

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When creating an exercise program, it is important to think about the order in which you pair exercises. Keeping in mind the five pillars and use of your full body, it is advisable to put larger muscle groups and compound movements earlier in the workout. An example of this would be performing squats, followed by forearm planks and then hamstring curls. The squat has the most joints moving at the same time and requires full-body strength and stabilization. The forearm planks are intended to resist movement and require full-body tension. It is also a nice way to keep the workout moving while providing some active rest to the lower body. And then the single joint exercise of knee flexion that only hits the hamstring muscles would be last because it requires the least amount of neurological effort. Programming these the other way around can tax the body too quickly, which will hinder performance.

Keep track of rest!

How many times have you gone to the gym and the machine you want is taken by someone that’s sitting on their phone for minutes at a time? Or maybe you are guilty of this and scroll through Instagram between each set. Programming rest times is an extremely easy way to cut down on time spent in the gym and also increases the cardiovascular component of the workout. Keep in mind that some exercises will require more rest, so as number four suggests, be smart with your selection!

John M. Donnelly is a doctor of physical therapy student and exercise physiologist located in Long Island. Donnelly specializes in training individuals that are rehabbing from a cardiac event, i.e., heart attack, bypass surgery, heart failure. He also has a passion for the preventive side of medicine, teaching people about the robustness of the human body and keeping them pain-free through strength training. Donnelly can be reached via email at JDonnellyPT@gmail.com and found on Instagram @John.Donnelly_spt.

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With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.

Find Some Distance

Seeking Sanctuary How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

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mericans are atYour Alarm Clock and 1,268 There are lots tached to their gadWays to Outsmart the Hazof solutions for gets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative deliver the latest innovations exposure without and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health Or~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure ganization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level.

(RF), a high-frequency EMF associated

We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods.

“The main health concerns include

“5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.

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EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

Unplug Each Night

Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.”

Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

Change Wireless Habits

Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped.

Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on.

For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

Shield With Caution

Although there are a variety of EMFshielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and ma-

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Healthy Home, Healthy Body Combat EMFs

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odifying the use of electronics is just one piece of the puzzle in reducing the health impact of EMFs. Other healthy habits include:

Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation and other

indoor air pollution can be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.

Fortifying health. A strong, nourished body provides

greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.

Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a

transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside.

Accessorizing. Many experts, including Gittleman, recommend wearing jewelry made of shungite, a black mineraloid composed almost entirely of carbon that can absorb harmful radiation from EMFs. For more information on EMFs and public health, go to: National Cancer Institute Tinyurl.com/ElectromagneticFieldsAndCancer National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Tinyurl.com/ElectricAndMagneticFields

terials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase.

“It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.”

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.

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CANINE CONUNDRUM

Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet

by Sandra Murphy

The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem. ~Marty Goldstein, DVM, author of The Nature of Animal Healing

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ust like their people, dogs are prone to allergies, and pinpointing a cause and cure can be complicated. The maddening itching and scratching that allergic dogs experience can emerge from many factors, including changes in cleaning supplies, chemically treated grass at the park or sensitivity to food—with corn and wheat being common culprits, says Roberta Gleicher, a Purina-certified pet advisor in Long Island.

The possible role of these grains in pet food allergies has given rise to an explosion of grain-free products. “Most dogs don’t need grains. They need nutrients,” says Gleicher. “Some of these foods were well-researched, but others were created solely to exploit fads. That’s often why some have better quality ingredients and better nutritional profiles than others.”

Many dog owners have found grainfree food to be the answer to their pets’ frustrating health woes. “Our 4-year-old rescue terrier-mix had redness and itching on his belly to the point of bleeding from scratching. It flared up almost immediately after eating food or treats with grains,” says Allison Radkay, a blogger at LooksLikeHappy. com in suburban Chicago. “Trial and error, combined with a lot of antihistamines, kept

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his redness and hives to a minimum while we figured out his allergies: He can handle brown rice, but not corn or wheat.”

Grains aren’t evil, says integrative veterinarian Marty Goldstein, DVM, of South Salem, New York, and author of The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. “There is not a real requirement to feed them. The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem,” he notes. “Foods high in beans, peas and potatoes can block taurine utilization ...”

That could be unhealthy for some dogs, according to an alert issued last summer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It notes that taurine is an amino acid that’s lacking in dogs that develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

The condition, which can lead to heart failure if left untreated, has long been associated with certain large and giant-sized dogs. Concerns about grain-free foods were raised when reports of DCM surfaced in breeds not typically predisposed to the disease.

While the FDA investigates the potential link between taurine deficiency in some

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grain-free foods, dog owners and veterinarians ponder the best ways to approach a healthy canine diet. Opinions are divided.

Justin Shmalberg, DVM, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist based in Gainesville, Florida, and chief nutrition officer at the pet food company NomNomNow, says there’s a longstanding debate about the necessity of carbohydrates for dogs. “Metabolically, a carb-free, meaty diet, including proteins for necessary blood sugar, works.” Still, dogs absorb many carbs just fine, he says. “Carbs are part of our dogs’ evolution. People eat carbs, and as dogs were domesticated, they adapted to eating more carbs.”

Some food formulas substitute potatoes for grains, which are high in starch, says Gleicher. “Too much starch can raise blood sugar levels, which can be especially harmful for dogs with obesity or diabetic issues.”

Goldstein, founder of Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend freeze-dried pet food, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, favors a predominantly meat diet for carnivorous dogs. “The addition of a small amount of cooked, whole grains is okay, especially for a healthy dog. My golden, eating food that contained some brown rice, lived to 19-and-a-half, much longer than today’s life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.”

In some cases, it may not be the grain itself that’s creating the problem. “A chemical residue on the grain or a genetically modified variety might trigger an allergic reaction,” Gleicher says.

There’s no denying that for some dogs, removing grain has led to significant relief from allergy symptoms. If it helps, there’s no reason to panic over the latest controversy, say the experts. On the other hand, take care in jumping on the grain-free bandwagon without due diligence, careful consideration and consultation with a vet.

“The best diet is individualized,” says Shmalberg. “Feed quality foods, rotate protein sources and ask where ingredients come from. Dogs are adaptable. Do what’s best for each of your dogs. Don’t just follow a trend.”

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Angels of Inspiration

by Suzzanne Siegel

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veryone, at some point in their life, has second-guessed a choice or decision. Was it the right move? Was it made after thoughtful consideration or a knee-jerk reaction to a stressful situation?

For some of us, constantly rethinking our ideas or actions has become the “norm,” and many of us are plagued with anxiety because of it.

Career decisions are often the most difficult to make, especially when they involve a total change into a brand new profession. Our ever-changing economy has prompted many of us to start our own businesses and become our own boss. One of the greatest of American dreams is to work for yourself—to be able to “call the shots” about when and where you work, and with whom you work. But are we ever really our own boss?

A great surprise to many entrepreneurs is the realization that self-employment may remove the one “boss” you used to work for and has replaced that person with dozens (or sometimes hundreds) of new bosses, known as “customers”—and, as we all know, “The customer is always right.”

While it’s still incredibly satisfying to be self-employed, undoubtedly the element that is the most anxiety-provoking is making—and keeping—customers happy.

Anyone who’s ever worked for themselves knows the frustration of difficult clients.

So, those that are self-employed often find themselves asking, “WHY in the world am I doing this???” It’s when you meet those certain people that become your angels of inspiration that the answer becomes crystal clear.

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Helene Lefkowitz who has been an avid and faithful Natural Awakenings Long Island (NALI) reader since it began publishing in 2008. “Helene is an incredible source of inspiration to me,” says NALI Publisher Kelly Martinsen.

“On those frustrating days when I feel like throwing up my hands and quitting—wondering if I made the right decision to leave my corporate job and become a magazine publisher—as if by divine providence, Helene will call me at that precise moment to compliment me on this publication. That makes everything worthwhile.”

I too, am self-employed, and just like Kelly, have frequently banged my head against my desk, chanting “why, why, why?” In my case, it’s usually when I’m still working at 3 a.m. trying to meet an early morning deadline.

After working many years in corporate marketing, putting in some extreme overtime, I finally made the decision to strike out on my own and become a freelance graphic designer. At the time, it was

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an easy decision; I was married and could count on my husband to provide certain luxuries, such as health insurance through his employer. Working from our home gave me the opportunity to easily accomplish household tasks during the day, rather than coming home to a huge pile of laundry after staring at my computer for 14 hours— not to mention the absence of rush hour traffic stress. I thought I had finally been able to create the perfect job for myself.

Unfortunately, a few years later, a divorce created a whole new set of stresses, including having to be 100 percent responsible for myself and all things financial.

This was absolutely terrifying.

I’ve always believed in my guardian angel—I know he’s there watching over me. In the midst of tears, wondering how I’d be able to survive alone in the world, it was then I realized had I not had a business that was portable (working at home means you can live absolutely anywhere there’s an internet connection), I wouldn’t have been able to relocate to my hometown and surround myself with all of my old friends, thus helping me through this trying time.

My angel also came in the form of my customers (the five Natural Awakenings publishers with whom I work), who were beyond patient during my troubles and routinely reminded me how good I am at my job.

I still sometimes question my decision to remain self-employed—mostly when I’m worried about money—then, at that very moment, a friend will call asking if I have time to take on a new client because they know someone in need of my services. It’s almost magical the way this works out.

All of us have these angels—in one form or another. Whether it’s an unexpected financial windfall, a sudden sense of kismet, or the best angel of all: a “thank you” from someone you’ve helped. These are inspirations that keep you going in your everyday routine and help you realize how lucky you really are.

Suzzanne Siegel is a freelance graphic designer and part time writer living in St. Petersburg, Florida. Connect at SMSiegel@DistinctiveGrafix.com.

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Positive Self Talk – 4pm. With Dr. Dawn Siglain.

A talk about creating a positive network in your life. Begins with a calming breathing technique, followed by lecture, ends with a body scan meditation all while enjoying the health benefits of the salt cave. $40. Montauk Salt Cave, 169 New York Ave, Huntington. RSVP: 631-923-3030. More info: DrDawn@InnerSourceHealth.com.

Deep Winter Reiki/Restorative with Rose Quartz Facial Relaxation Massage – 1:30-4pm. With Muriel Pellizzi and Michele Sejecki. Perfect for postholiday renewal, healing and balance. Restorative yoga practice, including reiki and optional facial massage for deep relaxation. $65. Yoga Nanda: Garden City, 55 Hilton Ave, Garden City. 516-307-9007.

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A ro m a D e e p D e t o x Yo g a Wo r k s h o p – 7-8:30pm. With Jamie Henderson. This extended practice is designed to support detoxification by creating cleansing internal heat through a series of twists, heart-opening and hip opening yoga postures.

Ends with a deeply nourishing restorative yoga practice. $35. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

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The Doo Wop Project – 7pm. Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. 631-673-7300.

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Finding Your Balance after the Holidays – 7-8pm.

Join Dr. Dawn Siglain to learn tools in both naturopathic and Chinese medicine to help you heal from the inside out. Balance poses, food advice, supplement recommendations and meditations included. Free. Breakaway Yoga.Cycle.Fitness, 7b Green St, Huntington. RSVP: 631-271-0078 or BreakawayHuntingtonNY.com. More info: DrDawn@InnerSourceHealth.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 The Culture of the Modern Yogi & Sanskrit – 1:30-5:30pm. With Manorama, a Sanskrit scholar.

Practice pronouncing asana names and chants and an introduction to Luminous Soul Meditation. $108 + $26 for materials. Yoga Nanda: Long Beach, 52 E Park Ave, Long Beach. 516-889-0808. YogaNanda.com.

Acro Play-Shop – 2-5pm. We share the passion of partner yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage, and are looking for you to show up curious, playful and openminded. $25/person, $40/couple. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 Love Your Life More: Connect With Your True Self – 2-4pm. Learn coaching tools to release negative emotions and gain fulfillment, energy and passion with certified transformation coaches. $30. Yoga Anand Ashram, 152 Merrick Rd, Amityville. Register, Michele: 516-210-6518 or Michele@momecoaching.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 Chair Yoga – Jan 7, 14, 28. 11am-12pm. Gentle yoga class in which you learn stretching and breathing techniques while using a chair for support. All levels. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. 631-586-3000.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Movement for Motherhood – Saturdays, Jan 1226. 9-10:15am. With Jennifer Sbrocchi. A unique 3-part workshop that combines discussion, yoga and corrective exercise. Open to new and seasoned moms. $60/series. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. Pre-registration required: 516-632-9626 or BNFYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 Low Back Pain or Sciatica? – 3-4pm. Learn the cause of your low back pain, the #1 mistake back pain sufferers make, how to avoid surgery and addictive pain meds, and what an X-ray and MRI can’t show you about your pain. Perform the top 3 exercises for low back pain prevention and elimination. With Daniel Davids, PT. Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. 631-586-3000.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 DoTerra Oils Study Session – 6:45-7:45pm.

With Leah Hartofelis. Discuss the benefits of using oils in our home or office to replace chemical and pharmaceutical products. Free. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 2882 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside. 516-544-2188.

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The Fundamentals: Bandha’s, Chakra’s, Alignment and Prana – 7-9pm. With Marely Corniel. Learn, explore, and feel techniques that are imperative for a true and safe yoga practice. $45. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Childbirth Education Class – 12-4:30pm. With Efi Nunez. Class incorporates numerous methods to educate couples on various topics for labor preparation. $160/couple. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Past Lives & Spirituality Adventure in Ancient Egypt at the Met Museum – 9:30am-1pm. With Tori Quisling. Experience past lives, mediumship and ancient objects that still hold stories and energy to transform and heal you. $75/person (museum entrance fee included). Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York. 516-423-1794.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Laurie Berkner – 11am & 3pm. “The Greatest Hits Solo Tour.” Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. 631-673-7300. ParamountNY.com.

plan ahead TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Living a Life of Calm, Compassion & Spiritual Wellness: Less Stress, More Success – Tuesdays, Feb 5-26. 7-9pm. With Andrew Vidich, PhD. Meditation is a means by which we can realize true success.

Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 79 County Line Rd, Amityville. Register: 631-822-7979, InfoTriState@sos.org, sos.org/location/Amityville.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Chazz Palminteri: “A Bronx Tale” – 8pm. Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington. 631-673-7300.

ParamountNY.com.

Thai Massage – 4:30-6:30pm. With Eugene Feis.

Learn traditional Thai massage techniques to use your body to help gently open and stretch your partner’s body. Explore the energy of compassionate touch. Early bird by Jan 20: $35/single, $65/couple.

After: $45/single, $75/couple. Yoga Nanda: Long Beach, 52 E Park Ave, Long Beach. 516-889-0808.

Yoga-Nanda.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20

Food as Medicine – 7-8pm. Join Dr. Dawn Siglain to help you make the shift to thinking about your kitchen as your medicine cabinet. Learn about the symptoms that may occur when you do not eat the best you can and how to get back on track to eating right for you. Free. Wild By Nature, 369 Main St, Huntington. More info: DrDawn@InnerSourceHealth.com.

InnerSourceHealth.com.

13th Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Cancer (CAM) Therapies Conference – Feb 26-Mar 2. Theme: Many Paths to Wellness, 2019 concept is Immunotherapy from a Natural Perspective. $279 including 3 organic meals, all-day organic food/snacks, giveaway items and great networking.

West Palm Beach, FL. AnnieAppleSeedProject.org/ cancer-therapies-conference.

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WORKSPACE SHARE (Lynbrook) - Wellness Suite: calming, cozy, clean, great energy. Individual, group and bodywork space available. All current co-tenants are positive and earnest individuals AKA pleasant to be around. Self-employed wellness workers, holistic and likeminded healers please contact 917-774-0456.

OPPORTUNITY ARE YOU INTO HEALTHY LIVING? How would you like to take this passion, make it your purpose & create a path to prosperity? Learn more GoToMyHolisticTeam.com.

SERVICES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FREE WHOLE FOODS FOR 4 YEARS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. Clinicallyproven, wonderful product and income opportunity.

Free fruits, vegetables and berries in capsules or chewies for children and young adults for 4 years if adult orders product. Great way to supplement your income while keeping people optimally healthy!

Carol Leitner, MBA, Health Care Admin. at CarolLeitner1@gmail.com or 516-242-8270.

HOLISTIC/SPIRITUAL HEALERS - hourly or monthly suite is for rent in East Meadow. There’s abundant parking, an on-site receptionist, sink in room, Bose sound system and security. Call 516851-1219 to inquire.

HEALTH CARE/WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS SPACE AVAILABLE for rent on hourly basis in Rockville Centre. Holistic environment perfect for practitioners, massages, acupuncture, nutritional counseling or life coach. Front desk support included.

Space for small classes. 516-203-7442.

SPACE AVAILABLE For rent on hourly basis in North western Nassau. For holistic practitioners of all types. Space for small classes. 516-242-8270.

CONTEMPORARY FAMILY CARE provides screened nannies, housekeepers, companions. Will travel. Weekend care. Part-time, full-time. Live in or out. Special occasion helpers available too.

718 -949-9233.

LEARN ABOUT YOUR OWN PSYCHIC ABILITIES – Tori Quisling, with over 20 years experience, can teach you to use your own intuitive abilities to heal yourself and communicate with others. By the end of the course, students can meditate, work with healing guides and perform a psychic reading. Group and custom classes offered. Please see YourPsychicSelf.net or call 516-423-1794.

FOR RENT

ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL looking for a career in natural health? NuSpecies is a natural health company. providing holistic services and high quality nutritional formulas. Please visit nuspecies.com/careers.

TAROT AND PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES – Nicole L. Cromer, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Using Tarot as a therapeutic tool we can access the depths and activate your fullest potential.

631-438-1300. ComprehensiveFreedomPsychotherapy.com. Instagram and Twitter: @DocTarot.

SPACE AVAILABLE in a newly-renovated massage suite. Prime location: Commack, NY. Clean and calming atmosphere. Prefer a self-employed wellness worker such as Esthetician, lymphatic drainage, other specialty. Contact 631-600-1123.

SEEKING 2-3 INDIVIDUALS to join holistic minded team. Must be motivated, entrepreneurial spirit with good communication skills. Will train.

Call for interview a Pamela 516-624-2332.

SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT in busy upscale long-established Woodbury yoga studio for holistic health practitioners, such as massage, nutritionist, or personal trainer. Call 516-682-9642 or email info@absoluteyogastudio.com.

HELP WANTED

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ongoing events

monthly

full moon Full Moon Trance Dance – Held every month on or around the full moon. Moving meditation led by Elyce, live jams by Transmorpheous & Outhouse, at beautiful outdoor settings & studios in Nassau & Suffolk. $25. Bring a veggie dish or snack to share.

More info: ElyceYogaTrance.com.

daily 300-Hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training – An ongoing training allowing for open enrollment and flexibility in attaining 300-hr certification and continuing education credits all year long. Open to yoga teachers who have completed their 200hr teacher training at a Yoga Alliance Registered School. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Clairvoyant Development Classes – With Tori Quisling, Clairvoyant Practitioner. Learn powerful intuitive tools that completely change their life.

Classes include personal training in small groups in meditation, healing and balancing the aura and chakras through work with a personal healing guide and readings. Also learn about dreams, the Akashic Records, mediumship, and an array of metaphysical topics. Classes ongoing. More info: 516-423-1794 or ToriQuisling.com.

Hypnosis Sessions – With Diane Monks, Certified Hypnotist, Ordained Interfaith Minister, Spiritual Counselor & Educator as well as a Licensed Social Worker. Hypnosis is a powerful and effective tool to support individuals in making changes and ultimately, leading lives of fulfillment, purpose and balance. More info & to schedule: 516 826-5859 or DianeMonks.com.

Prenatal Yoga Classes – Designed to offer expecting moms the tools needed to be mentally, spiritually and physically fit during their journeys to motherhood. Breathe N Flow Yoga: 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. 2882 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside. 516-544-2188. For schedule: BNFYoga.com.

Psychic Mediumship Development Course – Tori Quisling, M.Ed, Clairvoyant Practitioner, offers a weekly course in learning to use clairvoyance in your life. By the end of the course, you will be able to meditate “Find Your Space,” give readings and work with your own Healing Guide. Customized program, begin when ready. Discounts when you join with a friend. NY Center for Clairvoyant Development, 150 Bayview Ave, Port Washington. 516-423-1794. Tori@ToriQuisling.com.

ToriQuisling.com.

Carol’s Holistic “Show and Tell” and Educational Networking Events – Monthly meetings both day and night in Westbury and Port Washington. Display your products, share your services.

Learn how to grow a prosperous practice/business.

Get and give referrals. For details, Carol Leitner: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.

The Truth About Health Conference Meetings – Jan 16. 6:30pm. Join our Health and Environmental Group. Free with free plant-based whole food dish.

The Hilton Long Island, Melville. RSVP, Steve: 516-921-1417 or Steve@RealTruthTalks.com.

sunday Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Beginner Yoga Series – 10:30am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

monday Gentle Stretch and Strengthening Class for Athletes, Dancers and All – Mon-Sat, am & pm.

Also chair yoga and self-massage for all. Plainview, Port Washington, Manhasset & Great Neck. Carol: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Therapeutics Flow – 9:30-10:45am. With Rita Trieger This curative practice combines yoga therapy techniques with vinyasa flow and restorative poses to help ease stiff or strained muscles and encourage healing on both the physical and emotional plane. Specific attention is paid to easing low back, hips and hamstrings. All levels welcome.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Breathe, Flow and Meditate – 5pm. Also Wed. This open level class is the perfect blend of asana, pranayama and meditation. Be guided through a mini-yoga asana practice designed to provide the physical space needed to sit comfortably during guided meditation practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

BNFYoga.com.

Breast Cancer Support Group – 6-7:30pm.

Women who have had breast cancer will have the opportunity to meet in this group. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Support for Caregivers of People with Breast Cancer – 6-7:30pm. Any person who is experiencing the stress and anxiety of caring for a loved one with breast cancer should attend this group. Free.

Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Pilates for Beginner – 6:30-7:30pm. Also Tues, 9:15am. A free trial by appointment. Come join the therapeutic-grade of Pilates class. Small group setting so you can get personal attention.

Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998.

HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

Free Teleclass: Essential Oils – 7:30pm. 1st Mon. Learn all about how essential oils can support the systems of the body. Different topic each month: athletics, adrenal fatigue, kids, pets, menopause. More info & registration: BestYouCanBeNow@yahoo.com.

Tai Chi & Qigong – 7:50-8:50pm. Good for recovery from injury, physical limitation, mind-body connection. Benefits of circulation, strengthen, balance and stress reduction. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

Sound Healing – 8:30pm. Instruments such as the voice, singing bowls, tuning forks, and percussive instruments are used in sound healing sessions. The vibrations and sound waves from these instruments induce a deep meditative and peaceful state. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 2882 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside.

516-544-2188. BNFYoga.com.

tuesday Yin Yoga – 9:30am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

BNFYoga.com.

YogiBaby – 11am. For mom and baby (newborn to active crawler). Regain strength and tone while bonding with your baby. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

BNFYoga.com.

Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group: Under 40 – 6-7:30pm. Support group focuses on the unique needs and concerns of women under 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Pilates – 7pm. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

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friday Restorative Yoga – 9:30am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

wednesday

thursday

Gentle Stretch and Strengthening Class for All – 10, 11:30am, 7:30pm. Also Sat, 11:30am. Long Island Circle of Life Center, 164 Center Ln, Levittown. Carol: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@ gmail.com.

MySore Style – 9:30am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Knit and Chat: Breast Cancer Survivors – 11:30am-1pm. Last Wed. Spend time working on a project while chatting with other breast cancer survivors. Bring your knitting or crochet project or make a scarf to donate to someone currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Chair Yoga – 12pm. Adapts yoga positions through creative use of a chair. Most of the class is done seated in a chair or using it as support. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Breathe, Flow and Meditate – 5pm. See Mon listing. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Theater for Life – 6pm, teens; 7:15pm, adults. A therapeutic group, an experience in dramatic storytelling in supportive community. For more info: 516-655-0573 or Arden@ArtTherapy.us.

Meditation & Reiki Circle – 7pm. Rest and restore with a reiki healing and guided meditation. Receive a Reiju (energetic blessing) from Reiki Master Donna Arigo. We incorporate crystals and essential oils into our healings, and end with oracle readings.

All levels welcome. $25. Celebrations, 529 Bedford Ave, Bellmore. Text/call to RSVP, Donna Arigo: 516-721-1156.

Lotus Flow – 7-8:15pm. With Kristen Petliski. A creative and energetic vinyasa class. Build strength, flexibility, and flow with grace in this crowd favorite at its new time. Yoga Nanda: Long Beach, 52 E Park Ave, Long Beach. 516-889-0808. Yoga-Nanda.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:15pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

BNFYoga.com.

Meditation & Reiki Circle – 7:30pm. Rest and restore with a reiki healing and guided meditation with Parita Shah and Donna Arigo. We incorporate crystals and essential oils into our healings, and end the night with oracle readings. All levels welcome. $25. Celebrations, 529 Bedford Ave, Bellmore. Text/call to RSVP, Parita: 516-522-0865.

Hatha Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. With Christina Diaz. This open level class will foster the body by offering creative variations in addition to breaking down asanas for a firm understanding of the pose and how it can be accessible for you. Yoga Nanda: Malverne, 30 Church St, Malverne. 516-284-6690.

Yoga-Nanda.com.

Gentle Flow/Restorative Yoga – 11am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Sound Healing – 12:15pm. Instruments such as the voice, singing bowls, tuning forks, and percussive instruments are used in sound healing sessions. The vibrations and sound waves from these instruments induce a deep meditative and peaceful state. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Teen Grief Support Group – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. With Jennifer Plunkett. For teens, ages 13-17, dealing with the loss of someone close to them. First time attendees must first speak with Jennifer prior to their first group. A social media component between monthly meetings will be part of the program. Free.

COPE House, Field 6A, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. 516-484-4993.

Support Group for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer Disease – 7-8pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs.

Meet with other women who are surviving metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Holistic Moms Network – 7:30pm. 1st Thurs.

Join us for our monthly meeting to connect on natural living and mindful parenting. Nassau County, LI North Shore Chapter. Oyster Bay Community Center. More info: 516-674-4114 or NorthShorelihmn@gmail.com.

Gentle Yoga & Meditation for Stress Relief – 7:30-8:45pm. Come to relax and relief your stress. Gentle stretch and yoga pose with flow the energy, peace and calm for meditation. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998.

HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

Hatha, Yin and Restore – 7:30-8:45pm. With Susan Brotter. A peaceful balance to your more active yoga practice. Increase fluidity and flexibility through traditional yin postures and end with relaxing restorative poses. Yoga Nanda: Malverne, 30 Church St, Malverne. 516-284-6690.

Yoga-Nanda.com.

Reiki Circle – 7:45-8:45pm. Drop-in for a guided meditation and reiki healing with Parita Shah and Lisa Dooley. In this healing we will realign our chakras and discover our inner joy. Please bring a yoga mat. $22. North Shore Yoga, 24 Skillman St, Roslyn. Text/call to RSVP, Parita: 516-522-0865.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support Group – 10-11:30am. When a person first hears they are diagnosed with breast cancer they have a million questions, fears, and are looking for support. Free.

Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For info & to register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Community Yoga: Donation-Based – 4-5pm. A vinyasa flow class that will stretch the body and clear the mind. All donations collected each month go to supporting United We Ohm. Donate what you can. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Asana Academy – 5-6pm. With Olivia Beaton.

High school and college students receive a 25% discounted rate with student ID. Weave some yoga practice into your weekly study routine. Open to all. Yoga Nanda: Garden City, 55 Hilton Ave, Garden City. 516-307-9007. Yoga-Nanda.com.

YinYang Yoga Fusion – 5-6:15pm. Every 2nd Fri is Sound Healing instead of yoga. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998.

HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

saturday Pre-Natal Yoga – 9am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Soothe, Ground and Surrender: A Traditional Hatha Practice – 9:30-10:45am. With Gary Pleger. An open level class emphasizing the natural properties of grounding through connection to Mother Earth.

Yoga Nanda: Malverne, 30 Church St, Malverne.

516-284-6690. Yoga-Nanda.com.

Align and Flow – 11am-12:15pm. With Stephanie Anne Ervin. We will work towards a peak posture or target a specific body part to gain better understanding of ourselves through physical practice. Yoga Nanda: Malverne, 30 Church St, Malverne.

516-284-6690. Yoga-Nanda.com.

Gentle Stretch and Strengthening Class for All – 11:30am. See Wed listing. Long Island Circle of Life Center, 164 Center Ln, Levittown. Carol: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.

Family Yoga – 1pm. Children and family members do yoga together. It is fun mind, body development, bonding together. Harmony Yoga & Dance, 3050 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Mariko: 516-330-8998. HarmonyYogaAndDance.com.

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community resource guide

GOLDEN DENTAL WELLNESS

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our commmunity.

To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit NaturalAwakeningsLI.com for guidelines and to submit entries (under “advertise” tab.}

CHIROPRACTOR CENTER FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Dr. Gina Marino • Wantagh 516-221-3500 • Align-Me.com Dr. Marino utilizes a combination of gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments, Reiki and bodywork to reduce pain, lessen the effects of stress on your system, restore flexibility and ensure optimum vitality. See ad on page 37.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Locations in Smithtown and Garden City 516-640-5322 • CleansingConceptsWorld.com Private, safe, comfortable. Lose weight, gain energy, improve skin and sleep, and help reduce the risk of disease. Spa-like atmosphere. Feel completely relaxed. Pre-Post cleanse nutrients provided. See ad on page 23.

DOCTORS

Dr. David L Pollack specializes in functional nutrition which is the science of helping repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery.

Many of his clients were frustrated with their past health care; conventional or holistic. Most seek help with their thyroid, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances including infertility, menstrual & Low T. We accept those with or without diagnosis, complex and simple disorders. Most insurance policies accepted for many services. See ad on inside front cover.

NATURE’S DENTAL

50 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740 631-316-1816 NaturesDental.net What is made by nature is always going to be better than what is artificially made.

This is why at Nature’s Dental the conservation of your natural tooth structure—the Biomimetic approach to dentistry—is at the core of our minimally invasive practice philosophy. See ad on page 31.

INTUITIVE HEALER

ESSENTIAL OILS PAMELA RICH

Essentially Powerful Worldwide 516-624-2332 GoTo.OilsForEveryday.com Your wholesale and retail resource for Young Living Essential Oils.

Free workshops, trainings, and support in use and application of pure therapeuticgrade EOs. Opportunity to grow your own distributorship if desired. Your guide to vibrant health, emotional freedom, abundant living. See ad on page 37.

Healer Long Beach, Lynbrook and NYC, NY call or textL 845-706-2152 Michelle has been blessed with the gift of healing. Experience transformative healing energy and insight for your personal well-being. Each session is unique to the needs of the individual. See ad on page 35.

MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTER INTEGRATIVE HEALING CENTER & SPA

LONG ISLAND ALTERNATIVE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Steven M. Rachlin, MD, PC 927 Willis Ave, Albertson, NY 11507 (30 mins from Manhattan) 516-873-7773 RachlinMedical.com

Dr. Steven M. Rachlin is a recognized pioneer in alternative and integrative medicine and has been practicing in New York City and Long Island for over 30 years. In his state-of-the-art facility he offers the best of holistic and traditional medicine. He treats cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, hormone imbalances, low testosterone, diabetes, weight loss, hypertension, chronic fatigue, thyroid imbalances, fibromyalgia, food and inhalant allergies, celiac and heavy metal toxicity. Some of his treatments include, IV Vitamin Therapy, Chelation Therapy, complete blood work evaluations, immunotherapy and nutritional counseling. See ad on page 5.

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66 Commack Rd, Commack NY 631-462-0801 https://www.pollackwellness.com/

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POLLACK WELLNESS INSTITUTE

444 Community Dr, Ste 204, Manhasset 516-627-8400 • GoldenSmile.com A practice that cares for you like family. The philosophy of our dental wellness center is a wholebody approach working closely with your healthcare practitioners that you already have a relationship with. The practice incorporates the teaching of Huggins, IOAMT, and much more. See ad on page 7.

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY CARIODONTAL

A Place for Dental Wellness Jonathan Richter DDS, FAGD Specializing in Periodontics and Implantology Periodontal Prosthesis and Fixed Prosthodontics 310 E Shore Rd, Great Neck 516-282-0310 We welcome you to come in for a comprehensive exam of teeth, gums, early detection, and oral health problems. We offer the following services: holistic dental care, mercury-free dentistry, TMJ disorder and treatment, treatment for sleep disorders, Invisalign and orthodontics, dental implant, sleep apnea. Payment plans available. See ad on back cover.

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560 Northern Blvd, Ste 109, Great Neck 516-676-0200 IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com Specializing in detoxification and preventative health care. We are fully present in your visit so you feel safe, appreciated and heard. See ad on page 11.

Ma ke a ever y day h e a lthy day!

NATUROPATHIC

OZONE THERAPY

FINKER WELLNESS

EVERVEDA AYURVEDIC WELLNESS CENTER

DR. HOWARD ROBINS

Bellmore 516-765-3272 • Dr.Finker.com Utilizing Naturopathic Medicine to help her patients feel better naturally. Many illnesses can be treated by nutrition, botanicals, and nutraceuticals. Dr. Finker provides personalized health care solutions for her patients. See ad on page 27.

WELLNESS CENTER

The Healing Center 200 W 57th St, Ste 807 New York 212-581-0101 DrHowardRobins@gmail.com

140 Cove Road, Oyster Bay 516-721-4216 Everveda.com

If you have a disease or condition that you haven’t been able to get rid of, Ozone Therapy will most likely be the answer, even for people that have suffered for years and have lost all hope. If you are questioning if your condition can be treated, call or email Dr. Robins. See ad on page 55.

NON-SURGICAL LIPOSUCTION

Everveda’s mission is to restore and rejuvenate the lives of those who seek better health. Tucked away from the chaos of the outside world, our sacred grounds are home to many healing practices such as ayurvedic spa treatments, reiki, abhyanga, shirodhara, svedana, and facials to name a few. If you are looking for a community to heal and grow with, EverVeda is your home away from home! See ad on page 21.

PSYCHIC

POLLACK WELLNESS CENTER

YOGA

66 Commack Rd, Ste 204, Commack 631-462-0801 https://www.pollackwellness.com/

CLAIRVOYANT READINGS & CLASSES

Dr. David L Pollack specializes in functional nutrition which is the science of helping repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery. Many of his clients were frustrated with their past health care; conventional or holistic. Most seek help with their thyroid, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances including infertility, menstrual & Low T. We accept those with or without diagnosis, complex and simple disorders. Most insurance policies accepted for many services. See ad on inside front cover.

Tori Quisling, MEd, offers Clairvoyant Readings, Psychic Development classes. Over 20 years experience, training at the Berkeley Psychic Institute, Tori assists you in deep spiritual answers, past lives, relationships and energy balance. See ad on page 10.

ABSOLUTE YOGA

516-423-1794 • Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net YourPsychicSelf.net

Two beautiful, peaceful studios provide the perfect environment for the union of body and soul. 50+ classes per week in a variety of yoga styles and levels from beginner to energetic, strengthening warm vinyasa yoga. We also offer kids, pre- and post-natal yoga (yogi baby), restorative yoga, yoga for fertility, Pilates and barre. See ad on page 39.

BREATHE N FLOW YOGA STUDIO

Set your goals high and don’t stop till you get there. ~Bo Jackson

1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury 516-682-YOGA AbsoluteYogaStudio.com

361b Atlantic Ave, Freeport 516-632-9626 BreatheNFlowYoga.com Family yoga studio specializing in vinyasa yoga, prenatal, restorative, kids’ yoga, mommy & me, private/semi-private, kids’ parties and workshops. Special donation-based community yoga classes offered Fridays at 4pm. Open 7 days a week offering a full range of classes in two studios and private changing/nursing area. Come feel the Flow. See ad on page 41.

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Copper device stops a cold naturally last holidays,” she said. “The kids had colds going around, but not me.”

Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.”

Copper may even stop flu if used earNew research: Copper stops colds if used early. ly and for several days. Lab technicians ew research shows you can went away completely.” It worked again placed 25 million live flu viruses on a stop a cold in its tracks if you CopperZap. No viruses were found alive every time he felt a cold coming on and take one simple step with a soon after. he hasn’t had a cold since. new device when you first feel a cold People have used it on cold sores He asked relatives and friends to try coming on. and say it can completely prevent ugly it. They said it worked for them, too, so Colds start when cold viruses get in outbreaks. You can also rub it gently he patented CopperZap™ and put it on your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you on wounds, cuts, or lesions to combat the market. don’t stop them early, they spread in infections.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it your airways and cause misery.

The handle is curved and finely texand given feedback. Nearly 100% said But scientists have found a quick tured to improve the copper stops way to kill a virus. Touch it with copper. colds if used withcontact. It kills in 3 hours after the Researchers at labs and universities germs picked up first sign. Even up agree, copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills on fingers and microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, to 2 days, if they hands to protect still get the cold it just by touch. you and your That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyp- is milder and they family. tians used copper to purify water and feel better.

Copper even heal wounds. They didn’t know about Users wrote kills deadly germs Sinus trouble, stuffiness, cold sores. that have become viruses and bacteria, but now we do. things like, “It Scientists say the high conductance stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it resistant to antibiotics. If you are near of copper disrupts the electrical balsupposed to work that fast?” sick people, a moment of handling it ance in a microbe cell, destroying it in Pat McAllister, age 70, received one may keep serious infection away. It may seconds. as a gift and called it “one of the best even save a life.

Tests by the Environmental Protecpresents ever. This little jewel really The EPA says copper still works tion Agency (EPA) show germs die fast works.” Now thousands of users have even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of on copper. Some hospitals tried copper stopped getting colds. different disease germs so it can prevent for surfaces like faucets and doorknobs.

People often use CopperZap preserious or even fatal illness. ventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci This cut the spread of MRSA and other CopperZap is made in the U.S. of used to get colds after crowded flights. illnesses by over half, and saved lives. pure copper. It has a 90-day full money Though skeptical, she tried it several The strong scientific evidence gave back guarantee when used as directed times a day on travel days for 2 months. inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When to stop a cold. It is $69.95. Get $10 off he felt a cold coming on he fashioned “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” each CopperZap with code NATA7. a smooth copper probe and rubbed it Businesswoman Rosaleen says when Go to www.CopperZap.com or call people are sick around her she uses Cop- toll-free 1-888-411-6114. gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

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