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s both my children enter new phases of their lives— one is heading off to college this month and another starting high school—my husband and I have been reflecting on the effectiveness of our parenting over the past 18 years. Did we raise our son to be an effective problemsolver poised to be a positive contributor to the world? Have we raised a confident daughter who will make good decisions and respect herself and others when she is put to the test by her peers? Depending on each situation, age of the kids, our moods and stress levels, and an unmentionable amount of other variables, our opinion about the job we all do as parents can waffle between “Job well done!” and “I hope we didn’t mess it up too much!” Luckily, parenting isn’t about being perfect, so we all can, in our own way and with separate styles, measure up as parents as long as we are present and pay attention. Our feature article, by Meredith Montgomery, tells us just how to do that. My son attributes his readiness for college to our ability in knowing when to let the line out with him, and when to reel it in. He shares that we judiciously selected teachable moments along the way but understood when to step aside and allow him to learn for himself. “You dealt with the hard conversations straight on,” he says, realizing that however uncomfortable it may have been at the time, skirting around those tough issues wouldn’t have served him well. And according to him, the most important trait we instilled in him: Discipline yourself so no one else has to. Because my 14-year-old daughter often claims we’re not fair, (and we all know that according to our kids, that’s a big parenting no-no), I asked for her thoughts, too. She expressed she depends on the good sense we instilled in her when it comes to right and wrong. Time will tell, as she makes more and more choices for herself, if her definition of right and wrong matches our own. In our favor is her experience of us holding her accountable for the choices she makes. She calls it fear of punishment; we call it parenting. She is learning that with greater freedom comes more responsibility. As she continues to learn life’s lessons, mostly through trial and error, I welcome the inevitable opportunities that will arise for me to pick her up when she falls while I’m still around to do it. At the same time, I pray that her choices result only in emotional bumps and bruises in need of healing rather than something physical and more serious in nature. What about teenage girl drama? “Grace beats hurt feelings,” she advises, which is exactly what my own mother taught me during those difficult-to-navigate years. In the end, we are no different than our children; we learn better parenting through the mistakes we make along the way. When we really listen and tune in to our kids’ needs, they teach us exactly what they need from us as parents. It simply takes a steadfastness to do what is needed, when it’s needed, even when it’s hard to do so. Roots and wings—the two greatest gifts we can offer our children. To equally enjoying the joys and challenges of parenting,
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newsbriefs Workshops on Foraging, Chinese Medicine and Heart Healing
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astover Estate & Retreat, a 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in Lenox, offers ongoing classes and experiences in qigong, yoga, kayaking, hiking and breathwork to guests seeking rest and relaxation. In August, the center will feature workshops on Foraging and Wild Edibles, Chinese Medicine, Healing of the Heart and Dynamic Movement Solutions. Located near Tanglewood and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshires, Eastover features a sundrenched café, juice bar, library, meeting rooms, porch, terrace and both rustic and luxury bedrooms. It hosts teachers, groups, organizations and companies seeking retreats and training, offering spacious program studio facilities and commercial kitchens for cooking classes. Eastover’s grounds feature a mix of expansive lawns, courtyards, meadows, gardens, forests, woodland trails and panoramic views of the Mt. Greylock. Its Tally Ho entertainment and workshop venue is a newly renovated, multi-purpose facility and the largest indoor space in Berkshire County. Unaffiliated with any specific spiritual tradition, the center aims to support the continuing emergence of holistic and ecological ideas that lead to a sustainable planet. Location: Eastover Estate & Retreat, 430 East St., Lenox. To learn more, book a training or retreat, and register for events, call 866264-5139, email Events@Eastover.com or visit Eastover.com. See ad on page 8 and Resource Guide on page 40.
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aulette Gloria Harwood, director of Sacred Space Yoga School/Glorious Being, will host a fun, adventurous day of Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking and yoga, from 8:30 a.m. to Paulette Gloria 2:30 p.m., August 11, at the private Harwood beach at Nemesket Pond, in Wareham. An organic, plant-based macrobiotic lunch is included. Harwood is an E-RYT 500, a plant-based macrobiotic cook and a birth doula who specializes in transforming lives and healing foods and energies. For more information, call 781-626-0000, email PauletteGloria@gmail.com or visit GloriousBeing.guru or SacredSpaceYogaSchool.com. See ad on page 13 and Resource Guide on page 38 and 42.
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newsbriefs Free Webinar Covers Safe, Effective Insect Repellants
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ari Yasi, founder of Wellness and Wisdom, will present a free webinar on August 20 covering alternative options to DEET for blocking tick and mosquito bites. Yasi, who works to educate families and businesses about hidden toxins in their lives and environment, says there are safe and effective alternatives to harmful insect repellants. “With the rise of Lyme disease and other illnesses due to ticks and mosquitoes, finding these non-toxic ways to avoid exposure is crucial,” says Yasi. “There are quick and easy ways to repel unwanted bug bites with safe, natural options that won’t break the bank.” Yasi says the webinar will cover both Do It Yourself and consumer brand options to keep people protected on a budget. Those interested can register at KariYasi.com/Bug-Safety. Yasi is also the author of the free e-book, 3 Areas Hidden Toxins Are Lurking in Your Life, available at KariYasi.com.
To learn more, call 781-713-4493, email Kari@KariYasi.com or visit KariYasi.com. See ad on page 19 and Resource Guide on page 42.
Oncology Esthetics Now Offered at Atir Natural Nail and Skin Care
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tir Natural Nail and Skin Care, in Acton, now offers oncology esthetics for those battling cancer and other immunocompromised conditions that are greatly at risk in a nail salon. “We’ve all heard about the hidden dangers in nail salons, from cuticles cut to the point of pain and tools that are not properly cleaned,” says senior esthetician Jackie Truitt. “The goal of oncolJackie Truitt ogy esthetics is to provide a measure of comfort, compassion and care. We walk beside immunocompromised clients on their journey, guiding and educating them while treating the changes and challenges that occur in their nails, skin, hair and scalp.” Truitt says that Atir was founded 10 years ago on the concept of clean and safe nail and skin care, with licensed staff equipped to provide healing services for individuals that are particular about their care, including those with compromised immune systems, the elderly and children. Free consultations for oncology patients and their caregivers are offered at Atir on weekdays, by appointment. Location: Atir Natural Nail and Skin Care, 115 Great Rd., Acton. To learn more, call 978-263-1080 or visit AtirNaturalNail Care.com. See ad on page 37 and Resource Guide on page 42. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Emotional Freedom Technique Virtual Club Now Enrolling
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uccess Coach Tam Veilleux is now enrolling members to her Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/Tapping Club, a oncea-month virtual meeting for people wanting to explore and experience EFT guided by a practitioner. The club offers members a chance to practice the technique and clear stuck emotional energy, while interacting and sharing experiences in a private Facebook group. EFT/Tapping is an easy-to-use, self-healing tool that is becoming widely known due in part to the movie The Tapping Solution. Medical practitioners are now employing this technique in clinics across the globe. EFT is easy to learn and helps a person to remove old memories and negative emotions, reduce pain, and install and implement positive outcomes. “EFT/Tapping is the most powerful tool my private coaching clients work with,” says Veilleux. “I’ve seen everything from instant pain reduction to longterm emotional pain relief. Most clients experience a real jump in momentum when they use EFT with regularity. The key is doing tapping with regularity so that you can gain more and more clarity about current life conditions; from that new perspective comes increased personal power, new opportunities and often times, more money.” Cost: $39 per month. For more information, call Tam Veilleux at 207-592-0377 or visit ChooseBigChange.com/Tapping-Club. See Resource Guide, page 39.
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Workshop on The Artist’s Way, a Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
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ertified life and career coach Kim Childs will present an Introduction to The Artist’s Way from 2:30 to 4 p.m., September 12, at The Arlington Center, in Arlington. The workshop features experiential exercises based on the book The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by Julia Cameron. No artistic experience is necessary to attend the workshop, which previews Childs’ 11-week fall intensives on the book. Childs, founder of Take the Leap Coaching, says that her workshops are for anyone that wants to uncover or recover Kim Childs their creativity, eliminate self-defeating habits and reclaim time for what they truly love. “The Artist’s Way affirms the creative spark in everyone, whether we long to make art, change careers, or start a nonprofit or small business,” says Childs. “People often think they need to consider themselves artists to do this work, but it’s really about reclaiming passions, overcoming self-sabotage and living more joyfully.” Cost: $18. Location: The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. To register, call 781-316-0282 or visit ArlingtonCenter.org. To learn more about Childs’ workshops and coaching programs, call 617-640-3813, email Kim@ KimChilds.com or visit KimChilds.com. See Resource Guide, page 39.
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newsbriefs Hands of Light Workshop at Center at Westwoods Explores the Energy Body
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nergy healer and teacher Patricia Howard will offer a weekend workshop on Brennan Healing Science from September 11 through 13, at The Center at Westwoods, in Westwood. Hands of Light offers participants the opportunity to learn about the regulation of the chakras (energy centers) in the body, and ways to naturally improve health. “Traditional medicine is often limited in the tools it gives people to transform their health, and more and more drugs can have undesired side affects,” says Howard. “Considering our human body as an expression of our energy bodies—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual—lays out the pathways for optimal health.” Howard says that energy medicine systems consider physical organs to be storage places for unexpressed emotion, and that masters of energy medicine can regulate their blood pressure and internal temperature. “These potentials are not accessible to most people,” she says. “They can, however, access the feelings, belief systems and practices that engage the spiritual bodies, be in touch with emotional needs, and express them as a way to participate in healthy longevity.” The weekend workshop is based on the work of Barbara Brennan. Howard, a graduate of Brennan’s certification program and teacher training, also sees clients for individual sessions at The Center at Westwoods and in her Jamaica Plain office. Location: The Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St., Westwood. For more information, call 617-524-7628 or visit AwakeAtWork. com. See ad on this page.
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newsbriefs New Product Helps Prevent Lyme Disease
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ymeArrest, a product that helps prevent Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, provides a safe, simple and effective method of tick removal and treatment, according to its developer Professor Plantain. The natural insect repellent induces the tick to remove its grip, and once it’s removed, the tick can be placed in one of the small plastic boxes included in the kit and brought to an identification center to determine if it is a disease carrier. When the wound has been specially treated, it’s covered with an included bandage. One then takes a single high-potency dose of Ledum palustre, also included, which is a preferred homeopathic remedy for tick bites. Professor Plantain has been making herbal products for family and friends for more than 30 years. His personal struggle with Lyme disease left him on crutches with brain fog. Although he was eventually cured, he continued to get bit by ticks, and he developed this product to avoid catching Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. LymeArrest is the first product Professor Plantain has released for public use. He’s releasing this product now because he believes there’s a major epidemic and there are inadequate tools to prevent Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. For more information, visit LymeArrest.com.
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SARAH’S SCHOOL OF MARTIAL ARTS 1100 Massachusetts Ave., 3rd Flr. Arlington, MA
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Brain/Body Wellness Event at BrainCore Neurofeedback
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rainCore Neurofeedback, in Foxboro, will present a Brain/Body Wellness event from 7 to 8 p.m., August 12, which will include healthy free samples of delicious food from Linda Leland at Feed Your Life, and a brief presentation by Dianne Kosto, BCN-T of BrainCore Neurofeedback explaining how and why we can actually train our brains to better regulate often alleviating many common symptoms. The center provides a unique, drug-free and non-invasive approach to treating brainwave dysregulation, which may be associated with many brain functioning disorders. “We offer state-of-the-art technology and are dedicated to making sure that each and every client is 100 percent satisfied with their treatment and experience with us,” says Kosto. “The treatments are applicable to a wide range of needs and goals, and who doesn’t want a better brain?” Location: 132 Central St., Ste. 205A, Foxboro. RSVP to BrainCore.Dianne@gmail. com. To learn more, call 844-272-4666 or visit BrainCoreOfGreaterBoston.com. See Resource Guide on page 39.
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Participants Wanted for Study on Link Between Insomnia and Chronic Pain
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r. Monika Haack and researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, are conducting a clinical study on the effects of chronic insomnia on acute pain sensitivity, with a focus on alterations in inflammation and hormonal factors. Until a few years ago, it was assumed that pain caused sleep problems. However, recent research has shed light on this complex relationship: poor sleep and insomnia can lead to or worsen pain. One potential mechanism of active exploration is that of sleep-induced changes in inflammation. Researchers have investigated how acute sleep loss alters inflammation, and have shown that an increase in inflammation is associated with an increase in the experience of pain. Haack states, “Based on others and our own research, we are examining if patients with insomnia have different responses to stress and pain compared to healthy sleepers. Our work is focused on how changes in inflammatory systems may play a role in these differences. This work will enable us to increase awareness of sleep disturbances in patients with chronic pain, and, ideally, reduce the burden of pain by improving sleep.� Participants in the study will be provided with a free app to improve sleep. To participate in the study, call Monika Haack at 617-667-5234 or email MHaack@bidmc.harvard.edu. See ad on page 23. natural awakenings
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Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi DMD, MS, D.Sc. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants. She has a firm belief that our bodies are very intelligent. All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other (the teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body). Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems, capable of self-healing and self-regeneration. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi has expertise in the areas of Biological, Physiological Dentistry and Integrative Periodontal Medicine and Implants, Lasers and Energy Medicine. Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) and and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are used to treat Dental Distress Syndrome. Your teeth and jaws are an extension of your brain and spinal cord. Any imbalances caused by improper alignment of the jaw can play a major role in pain syndromes and chronic diseases. Head and Neck Pain Management Scenar, a non-invasive treatment device, is the only real time biofeedback device that will find what is wrong with your body and stimulate self-healing through electro stimulation and “conversation” with the control systems of the body (CNS Integrative Periodontal Medicine-Periodontal Spa The majority of the dental and periodontal procedures in Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’s office are laser assisted. She has Biolase MD, the most versatile laser, which can be utilized to work with the gums and the teeth, implants and root canals. The discomfort is minimal to none and the healing is speededup. The procedures are often combined with a low level laser and Scenar, which give additional boost to the healing and removing discomfort.
Vitamin C electrophoreses is a unique method used in Europe to prevent recession, boost collagen synthesis, support and increase the blood circulation leading to firming the gingiva and discontinuing the signs of aging and bleeding. It is part of the integrative protocol for treatment and prophylaxes of periodontitis. Zirconia Solution to Titanium Implant If you are allergic or sensitive to other metals Bio-ceramic (zirconia) implants might be an option for you. Dr. IontchevaBarehmi is certified to place zirconia implants, you don’t need to travel to Europe anymore. Ozone Treatment Ozone is a powerful oxidizer and kills effectively bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Oxygen ozone therapy can be applied as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of periodontitis (periodontal disease), in arresting and reversing carious lesions in initial stage, reversal of initial pulp inflammation in deep carious lesions, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. The methods applied are efficacious with no toxicity or side effects. Perio-Protect Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is certified to use the Perio-protect methodone of the best prophylactic methods for periodontal disease, and subsequently for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some other conditions. Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Your amalgam fillings contain not only poisonous mercury but they cause cracks in your tooth structure and can lead to tooth loss. Defective amalgam fillings are removed safely following the IAOMT protocol, Including spa treatments for detoxification and the newest form of noninjectable Vitamin C with comparable absorption. Anxiety and dental phobias are rarely experienced in the Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’ s practice. Meditation, breathing techniques, homeopathy, EFT technique, hypnotherapy are all used, so you can be comfortable and love coming to your dentist. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile call:
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newsbriefs Meditation Class and Sweat Lodge in Framingham
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eter Howe, healer and holistic health practitioner, is offering a meditation class with a more esoteric approach at 7 p.m., on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, in Framingham. These classes provide participants with a time to gather, share and learn how to energize and energetically clear oneself along with enjoying the benefits of deeper relaxation. “We live in a society of stress and on the go,” says Howe. “It can be great to enjoy moments to relax and let go, and allow the body to rejuvenate and also start building internal tools to help master your stress response.” Additionally, a monthly sweat lodge is offered where shared or private gatherings allow a person to release old patterns and invite in the new.
Cost: suggested donation $25-$50. Location: 98 Parmenter Rd., Framingham. For more information and to RSVP, call 508-838-1101, email Info@PeterHoweHealer.com or visit PeterHoweHealer.com. See ad on page 18 and Resource Guide on page 41.
kudos Groton Wellness, a vibrant organization consisting of biological dentistry, integrative medicine, an environmental detoxification medical spa, and a café, welcomes Dr. Le Santha Naidoo, DO, ABIHM, to its practice. As a doctor of osteopathy, Naidoo is a fully trained and licensed medical doctor in the U.S., and her holistic approach combines conventional medical techniques with her distinct philosophy and approach to whole-body patient care. She works with patients of all ages on environmental detoxification, stress and weight manDr. Le Santha Naidoo agement. She also treats patients with chronic fatigue, diabetes, hypertension, hormone imbalance, Lyme disease, auto-immune disorders, Alzheimer’s, autism, and ADD/ADHD, among others concerns. Naidoo says, “I am thrilled to work with patients at Groton Wellness. With a medical degree and a whole-body approach to health, I’ve adapted my practice to combine the best techniques of all treatments available to get to the root cause of any issue a patient may have. Working together, we put together a plan to achieve the best results possible for a patient’s health goals.” Location: Mill Run Plaza, 493-495 Main St., Groton. For a free, 15-minute phone consultation to new patients, call 978449-9919. To learn more, visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on page 2 and Resource Guide on page 40.
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More Americans Hop on Buses and Trains More people today are embracing the many benefits of commuting by public transit. Beyond the good feelings of reducing their carbon footprint and avoiding the stress of traffic, they are meeting and conversing with fellow passengers, reading, working via mobile devices or simply relaxing. Total U.S. mass transit trips topped 2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014, a 1.8 percent rise from the same period in 2013, according to the American Public Transportation Association. This represents “a dramatic change in public opinion as more people are demanding public transportation services,” according to President and CEO Michael Melaniphy. Boston communities are responding by launching a yearlong pilot program that will provide MBTA monthly passes to up to 1,500 youth between the ages of 12 and 21 in the cities of Boston, Somerville, Chelsea and Malden. The
partnership between the MBTA and the cities is designed to extend the current Student Pass available through some middle and high schools to a larger population of young people within the MBTA service area. “The Youth Pass Pilot Program was developed by a working group of MassDOT, MBTA, youth advocates and municipal partners who met for eight months to address the transportation access needs identified by the youth,” says MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. “The pilot will measure costs to the MBTA and the benefits to the youth, including their ability to access jobs, school and civic opportunities.” The MBTA took applications for the pilot and over 2,700 youth applied. Participants were allocated a set number of spots in each city. A waiting list for each city was created, and youth can still apply on the MBTA website to join the waitlist. For more information, visit mbta.com/ youthpass.
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healthbriefs Toxic Pesticides No Longer Effective for Head Lice
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hile the mention of head lice makes one’s scalp itch, these highly misunderstood, yet very successful, human parasites are not a public health crisis and do not cause disease. While some pediatricians, school nurses and even the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) still offer conflicting, outdated information about the diagnosis and treatment of these parasites, the good news is that head lice are manageable and can be safely treated without pesticides. In fact, pesticides are no longer able to effectively kill lice and lice eggs, known as nits. Berit Pratt, RN, BSN, MPH, and founder of NitWits, in North Cambridge, helps families better manage head lice in their communities. It offers sameday appointments for lice and nit removal, which includes education on effective strategies for the prevention of re-infestation. Pratt, who received a master’s degree in public health researching pesticides and their effects on human health, teaches parents about pesticide-free treatments and how to safely remove the nits and lice from their children’s heads without the use of ineffective toxic pesticides. Location: 22 Notre Dame Ave., Cambridge. For more information, contact Berit Pratt at 617-816-9487, NitWitsInfo@gmail.com or visit LiceInfo.net. See Resource Guide, page 40.
Produce Produces Heftier Newborns
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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats. After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy. Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.
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Glyphosate Self-Testing Now Available
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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk. “For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins. “Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.” The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.” The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.
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Lifestyle Modifications for Management of Cardiovascular Disease
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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women and men in the United States. In fact, with responsibility for a staggering 30 percent of all deaths globally, CVD is the leading cause of death on the planet. In the past, it was believed that heart disease resulted from elevated blood cholesterol, and the accepted treatment has been to prescribe medicine to lower cholesterol and advise a restricted fat intake. According to the American Heart Association, new ongoing research is now indicating that inflammation is the real cause of heart disease, and there has been a paradigm shift in how cardiologists treat CVD. Aside from cigarette smoking, hypertension, diabetes and high LDL cholesterol, one of the biggest culprits of chronic inflammation is now thought to be a diet that for many Americans consists of an overload of simple, highly processed carbohydrates (sugar, flour and all the products made from them) and the excess consumption of omega-6 vegetable oils like soybean, corn and sunflower that are found in many processed foods. Dr. Jennifer H. Haythe, a cardiologist at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, in New York City, suggests patients with CVD quit smoking, change to a Mediterranean diet, and most importantly, become more active. She says a walking program of just 10 to 20 minutes a day will be a critical step in improving heart health. Because stress plays a huge role in CVD, Haythe also suggests that all people reduce stress in their life by eating healthy, practicing yoga when possible, limiting excessive caffeine intake and practicing deep breathing or meditation. For a complete interview with Dr. Jennifer H. Haythe on cardiovascular disease and its management, visit NourishingLab.com/cardiovascular-disease-risk-factors-andprevention- with-dr-jennifer-haythe/.
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Reducing Stress, Building Resilience in Teens
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he 2014 annual survey of the American Psychological Association found that teens reported experiencing more stress than all other age demographics. Now a new study offers hope for helping them. The study, published in the journal Advances, describes how the stress-reduction and resilience-building curriculum at the Benson-Henry Institute (BHI) helped a group of Boston-area high school students to significantly reduce their anxiety levels, increase productivity and effectively manage stress over time. The BHI’s Resilient Youth program (formerly known as the Education Initiative) trains educators in a curriculum focused on the science of stress and relaxation. It includes relaxation strategies such as breathing and imagery, and positive psychology techniques such as reframing thoughts. In the recent study, 12 teachers from the Edward M. Kennedy School, in Dorchester, received training in the resilience curriculum and implemented it with students over the course of six to eight weeks. Kennedy School students that received the curriculum reported significantly less perceived stress and anxiety, and a greater ability to manage stress and practice healthy lifestyle behaviors. This was true immediately after the program and one year later, indicating both short- and longterm effectiveness. Researchers hope to build on this evidence with larger studies in the future. Specifically, Resilient Youth directors want to understand which aspects of the resilience curriculum are most effective and how long students continue to use the skills they learn. Source: BensonHenryInstitute.org
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The NWF Be Out There Campaign’s ‘Green Hour’ Goal
globalbriefs Pistachio Power
The Nuttiest Biogas Around Turkey, one of the world’s largest producers of pistachios, has begun using tons of the shells to produce biogas (methane) as an alternative energy source instead of dumping them in landfills. The country even plans to power its first eco-city using this unconventional fuel. The planned 7,900-acre metropolis is expected to house 200,000 people in Gaziantep Province. This southern region near the Syrian border is the heart of Turkey’s pistachio production, yielding more than 50 percent of the country’s nuts. “When you plan such environmentally friendly systems, you take a look at the natural resources you have,” explains Seda Muftuoglu Gulec, a Turkish green building expert. “If the region was abundant in wind power, we would use wind energy.” If the project goes forward, construction will start within two years and be completed within two decades. A pilot phase will focus on a 135-acre piece of land and, if successful, expand into the entire city. It may inspire other agricultural regions to look at what they typically consider waste as an energy source. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/PistachioPoweredCity.
Crayon Kicks
Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child and it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect. “So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.” For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.
Solar Timeshare
Buying Kilowatts from Each Other Yeloha, a new, Boston-based, peer-to-peer solar startup, allows anyone to go solar, even if they live in a rented apartment, have a roof blocked by a tree or don’t have the funds to buy panels. Customers can sign up for the service as a “sun host” or “sun partner”. Potential sun host homeowners have a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford panels. Yeloha will install the panels for free in exchange for access to the solar power the panels create. Sun hosts also get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills. The remaining power is distributed to the sun partners—customers that want to go solar, but don’t have a proper roof or own their home. Sun partners can buy as many solar credits as they’d like from Yeloha at a price that’s less than what they’d normally pay to their utility. The service is currently operating in Massachusetts only, but has plans for expansion across the country. For more information, visit Yeloha.com/sunhost.
The National Wildlife Federation, with its 50-year history of encouraging children to play and learn outdoors, has established a public education campaign called Be Out There. It aims to make sure that within the next five to 10 years, every child gets a daily “Green Hour”— 60 minutes (no matter how it is configured)—of exposure to active outdoor play and nature. A Green Hour is time for unstructured play and interaction with the natural world. In 2007, the National Wildlife Federation developed GreenHour.org, an online resource providing parents the inspiration and tools to make the outdoors a part of daily life. Green Hours can take place in a garden, a backyard, the park down the street, or any place that provides safe and accessible green spaces where children can learn and play. Scientific research shows that kids are happier and healthier when outdoor time is more in balance with indoor time. We should not expect our schools to do the whole job of providing for a child’s outdoor time needs, but they can surely contribute to the daily Green Hour goal. In so doing they will reap some educational benefits that extend beyond the improved health and wellbeing of the students into the academic realm. Using the outdoors and outdoor educational programs effectively will help shape high-performance learners out of otherwise average or even apathetic pupils. And, as a major side benefit, standardized test scores in science math, reading and social studies will improve. For full report, visit https://goo.gl/ ZA9EVU.
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THE DRAGON’S WAY
for Better Emotional and Physical Health by Elaine Katen
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recent study from researchers at the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) World Foundation found that a mind-body intervention called The Dragon’s Way may relieve several physical and emotional health issues. This technique, from the Wu Ming Qigong tradition, was shown to reduce stress-related psychological and physical symptoms. The research data confirmed clinical observations of The Dragon’s Way’s effectiveness in lowering stress and increasing overall wellness for a diverse population, with a majority of subjects reporting significant relief from both physical and psychological symptoms, including anxiety and depression, over a two-year period. A group of 102 subjects, including 88 women and 14 men, participated at different times in six-week sessions on The Dragon’s Way, taught by certified Wu Ming Qigong instructors. Data collected from these subjects before and after each session showed that 80 percent of participants experienced a reduction or complete disappearance of chronic physical and emotional symptoms associated with stress, including anxiety, fatigue, muscle tension, back pain, forgetfulness, nervousness, shortness of breath, insomnia, abdominal distention, depression and headache. In addition, 90 percent of subjects reported improved anxiety and depressive symptoms. Based on these findings, TCM World Foundation is planning a second study on the impact of the Dragon’s Way program using standard psychological instruments to measure emotional and physical changes in subjects. A
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third phase will measure biochemical changes affected by this unique holistic intervention. With more people becoming aware of the impact of stress on health and well-being, finding ways to reduce it is a crucial concern and The Dragon’s Way may hold one answer. Based on traditional Chinese medicine’s Five Element energetic framework, the program is structured around Wu Ming qigong movements, TCM-based dietary modifications and nutrition principles, and an educational component of practical lifestyle changes and unique stress release techniques drawn from Taoist healing practices. With empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of such comprehensive interventions, more people can turn to qigong to improve both mental and physical health. Elaine Katen is program director at the Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. For more information, call 212-274-1079 or visit TCMWorld.org. See ad on this page.
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r. Jolene Ross, founder and director of Advanced Neurotherapy, in Needham, began her work in this field as a practicing psychologist and concerned mother whose daughter was struggling in school. When a teacher told Ross to put her child on Ritalin for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), she objected. “I then noticed that there was someone in this area doing neurofeedback,” Ross recalls. “I brought my daughter to see him and, while it took a year before we saw improvement, she began getting good grades and doing really well.” When that practitioner left the area, Ross and her husband started training with pioneering experts in the field of electroencephalogram (EEG), also known as neurofeedback, which monitors the electrical signal that comes from the brain and rewards improved electrical patterns for better functioning. After a year, she added it to her psychology practice. Today, Ross and her team at Advanced Neurotherapy treat adults and children with ADD, Asperger’s syn-
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drome and other autism spectrum disorders, as well as those with epilepsy, learning disabilities, head and brain injuries, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, depression, anxiety, developmental delays, concussions and memory problems. They also work with athletes, executives and performers that want to operate at a level of peak achievement, and anyone that wants better brain functioning. “We work with a very wide range of people, both in terms of age and presenting problems, goals and disorders,” Ross says. “With a very good, comprehensive EEG assessment, you can figure out what the brain is trying to tell you in terms of where disruptions are, and you can then correct them with neurotherapy.” Treatments begin with a complimentary consultation and later an extensive intake to learn about a client’s history, current functioning and challenges. An EEG assessment is then done in the office to collect data from the person’s brain in a variety of states and to see how it handles different levels of demand.
“Our job is to do the sleuth work necessary to figure out what is going on neurologically,” says Ross. “We then do the corrective care by monitoring the brain’s electrical output to reward a mix of brainwaves that, based on our assessments and the person’s goals, are expected to improve a person’s functioning. If the brain does what we like, we reward it so it repeats those patterns.” Ross says neurotherapy can reduce or eliminate the need for medications in some conditions, and improve functioning for most people. “We’ve had parents say, ‘You’ve changed the trajectory of our daughter’s life,’ or ‘You’ve given us back our son,’” she says. “We help people with epilepsy who can now work because of the treatment, and families who can now go out to restaurants because children are no longer out of control.” Advanced Neurotherapy is located at 145 Rosemary St., Entrance J, Needham. To learn more, call 781-444-9115 or visit RetrainYourBrain.com. See ad on page 27 and Resource Guide on page 39.
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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids by Meredith Montgomery
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seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.” Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but Establishing Values don’t necessarily like them, Martin emShelly Lefkoe, co-author phasizes finding ways My dad always of Chicken Soup for the to identify with their intold me it was my terests. “I love cars, and Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that dad used to invite school, my choice, my children learn what we me on test drives when my grades, my life. I was a kid. Both of my model as important values. She tells her daughtook time to It made me want to parents ters they should treat her connect with me, which take responsibility. had a huge impact on with dignity and respect both because she’s their our relationship.” ~Casey Martin mother and, “That’s how Christine Carter, Ph.D., a sociologist with the University you treat people and that’s how I treat of California Greater Good Science them.” Honesty is also a high priority in Center, recognizes the importance of their household. Minneapolis college student Casey talking explicitly about values. When we see kids doing something we value, Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in ask them how it made them feel, she presenting Calm Parenting workshops advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know for parents, teachers and students around the country. In growing up, he’s that their parents value character over ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.
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grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”
Hummingbird Parenting
Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says. “Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.” “We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.” Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.” Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psycho-
logical, physical and If you can’t explain Lefkoe suggests manspiritual risks in raising aging parental expectasomething to a future generations under tions while considering protective house arrest,” what serves the child 5-year-old, you he says. best in the moment. don’t really Louv prefers what’s When a child tries to called a hummingbird tell Mom something understand it; approach: “Hummingwhen she’s distracted, they make you bird parents don’t hover the child may conclude over their kids with that what they say is unthink about nature flash cards; they important. Instead, the what you know. stand back and make mother can acknowlspace for exploration edge the importance of ~Armin Brott and problem solving what the child has to through independent say and how she looks play, while remaining nearby, ready to forward to listening once she’s freed up zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety before eventually giving the child her becomes an issue.” full attention. Armin Brott, host of San Francis Parents can serve as a safe haven co’s Positive Parenting radio program, for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to reminds parents to increase opportunispeak the truth without being corrected ties for independence as youngsters or shamed. If they tell you they’d like grow. “Test a child’s ability to handle to do something you don’t approve of, more freedom by providing the opresist the urge to react with immediportunity to prove that they can. If they ate advice and talk to them about their succeed, it’s a confidence builder. If decision-making process. Be present not, it allows them to see for themenough for them to let them hear themselves that they’re not ready yet.” selves think out loud.” “Children need affection, attention, Disciplined Communication acknowledgment and unconditional The first eight years of a child’s life are love, not discipline. When you punish the most formative, effecting personal kids, they feel absolved: ‘I did somebeliefs that will shape the adult that thing bad, I got punished, now we’re they’ll become, including impediments even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get to fruitful self-expression. A healthy caught doing something they shouldn’t conversational relationship can foster be doing, she recommends (with chilconnection and security while respectdren as young as 5) asking them, “What fully teaching children right from wrong. are the consequences of your actions?
Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.” As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.
Navigating the Teen Years
The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.” “The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. “You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says. “When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”
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Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.” Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.” With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise. “It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future. Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.” Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the
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subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”
Kids as Teachers
“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined. Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion— to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.” It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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The Vaccine Push Mandatory Laws vs. Personal Choice by Linda Sechrist
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ront-page headlines about questionable research, corporate manipulations, purchased politicians, medical cover-ups and whistleblower reports have left Americans feeling hoodwinked and skeptical. According to a new Pew Research Center study, the public doesn’t trust the information they’re fed on issues such as genetically engineered crops and now, mandatory vaccines. The current state of distrust of scientific statistics and their impact on our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmakers attempting to build consensus for uniform mandatory vaccination intervention. The current rush to pass such legislation is largely due to 169 cases of measles reported between January 4 and April 17, encompassing 20 states and the District of Columbia, all traced to a traveler infected overseas that then visited a California amusement park. Common sense and independent research counters the stance that would rob individuals of their moral right to conscientious, philosophical and personalbelief exemption from being subjected to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora of published studies further identifies genetic factors that could cause the development of adverse effects to vaccines. Yet, “There is no available evidence on vaccines’ effectiveness that is placebocontrolled, plus the health effects of vaccines in combination have never been studied, certainly not the 69 total doses of 16 types of vaccines given to children starting 12 hours after birth through age 18,” says Sayer Ji, a member of the Na-
tional Health Federation board of governors and founder of GreenMedInfo.com. “Vaccine risks for anyone can range from zero to 100 percent, depending upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, environment, age and health at the time of vaccination and the type and number of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe Fisher, president and co-founder of the nonprofit National Vaccine Information Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. “Vaccines are not safe or effective for everyone because we’re not all the same and we don’t all respond the same way to pharmaceutical products,” says Fisher. She notes that responses to infectious diseases and the risk for complications can also vary, depending upon similar factors. Among the most prominent warnings on vaccine ingredients, concerned doctors, researchers and medical whistleblowers cite dangers of the toxin thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a stronger immune response against the germ the vaccine introduces into our body. Leading books citing telling research include Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What CDC Documents and Science Reveal, by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by David L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film documentaries include Shots in the Dark; Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace
Amounts; The Greater Good; and Vaccine Nation. Bought: The Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical management by Toni Bark, now an integrative physician. In interviews with practicing doctors, research scientists, former pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies, sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale corruption within the billiondollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the government and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from injuries caused by childhood vaccines. “Since 1988, thousands of children and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are thousands more that have been unable to secure federal compensation for their vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher. “At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” VaccineResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines. “Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless. The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.” For more information, visit the National Vaccine Information Center at nvic.org and the coalition of citizen advocates at NationalHealthFreedom.org. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Highly Sensitive People Benefit from
Creative Expression by Anna Clayton
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ccording to Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person, about 20 percent of people are highly attuned to their environment in ways that can create both challenges and potential gifts. These Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) naturally notice more than others, which can aid in creative vision. They are constantly
aware of sensations, light, sound and the energy of the people and places they encounter. Such tendencies can support artistic expression, which can, in turn, be an outlet for high sensitivity. HSPs have strong emotions, which can lead to creative blocks if they feel overwhelmed and over-stimulated. HSPs can also be extremely sensi-
tive to criticism. In a 2013 article in OM Times, Peter Messerschmidt wrote, “It may sound odd, but sometimes we actually develop fears of our own creative expressions. Highly sensitive people tend to be cautious by nature, and we learn deeply from our experiences, especially when they are negative.” HSPs therefore need to develop coping strategies for shoring up self-esteem and dealing with criticism. HSPs may feel especially claustrophobic in a dissatisfying job and need to use their creativity to find or create a better one. Until that happens, it’s important to find a creative outlet, which may include how they dress or decorate their living space, developing hobbies or journaling about their experiences. If they do not feel creative themselves, HSPs can benefit from the artistic expression of others. Appreciating poems and songs about life’s ups and downs, for example, can help HSPs to process challenging feelings and navigate their own turbulent waves of emotion. On the other hand, HSPs may feel they are not creative because they are defining creativity too narrowly or undervaluing their own gifts. Aron writes that, because HSPs “process things so thoroughly and notice so many subtleties and emotional meanings,” they can “easily put two unusual things together.” Creating a life and lifestyle that suits their interests and temperament is another way HSPs channel their uniqueness into something positive. Despite sometimes feeling as if they need a break from the world, HSPs can learn to use their sensitivity to inspire themselves and others, connect deeply to their empathy and natural creativity, learn self-care, and feel and appreciate their connection to all of life. Anna Clayton, MA, LMFT, is the founder of Insightful Transformation, in Arlington, offering intuitive healing for highly sensitive people. She is teaching her AngelHeart Healing Energy in a one-day workshop on Aug. 8. To learn more, call 617-943-6980 or visit InsightfulTransformation.com. See ad on page 19 and Resource Guide on page 40.
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Yoga Practice for the Teen Body, Mind and Spirit by Angela Jamal
In a time when teens are being exposed to or experiencing violence in their own lives, most teens just want to find peace and harmony. Yoga may give them a chance to find it within themselves.
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oga to most adult practitioners means unity of the body and the mind. When practicing yoga, they also believe that this union can bring quiet to one’s heart and help bring awareness to the most loving part of the self. Some teens are not aware that yoga and meditation offer these additional benefits. When introducing yoga to teenagers, they easily gain an appreciation for this concept and are eager to explore the mystery behind it. Teens, like adults, are stressed out and anxious about many issues. They
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are inundated with violence directly or indirectly from media, bullying at school, peer pressure and even their own family drama. Today, especially in the U.S., the practice of yoga in some of our public schools has helped students learn to focus on new ways to relax. By taking time for stretching the body along with deep breathing exercises, teens are better able to cope with most stressors and anxiety-based issues they may be facing, finding peace and harmony within themselves first, and then in their lives. Yoga can also help provide muchneeded downtime for stressed out teens. The practice of sitting quietly and closing one’s eyes, concentrating only on listening to the inhalation and exhalation of the breath, can work wonders. When faced with pressures to make hasty decisions about using alcohol, drugs or relationship issues, a yoga practice can assist teens to choose from a more centered and relaxed place. A teen’s body image may also improve through a yoga practice as he or she learns to focus on how one feels on the inside, instead of how one looks on the outside. Yoga is individual; comparing oneself to another isn’t part of the experience. The ultimate goal is to stay in the moment. Even teenagers agree, that when they are in
the moment, they don’t worry about the past or the future, only the cultivation of peaceful feelings inside. Angela Jamal, B.S., MEd, has been a Boston public school health and physical education teacher for 25 years, and has taught yoga in schools since 2000. She is also the author of an upcoming new book The Spiritual Teen: A Path of Awakening to the Real You. Contact at AJamal476@yahoo.com.
Comments from Teens about Yoga: “One thing that I really noticed is for the first time practicing yoga, I forgot all of the stress of school. I think it helped me focus. I think it’s relaxing, which I really need in my senior year. I’ve never done anything like it.” Cindy, 17 “I think yoga is kind of weird, but it helped me a lot. It helped me with my stress.” Frank, 16 “Yoga helped me with my breathing. I use the breathing techniques as a way for me to calm down when I am upset.” Abdul, 15 “I like yoga. I find it very relaxing, but it took me a while to feel comfortable at first. After practicing for a while, it was better. It’s calming and you can teach others.” Zachary, 18
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to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.
Everyday Examples
Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen by Sandra Murphy
Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem.
Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do. “They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.” Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of
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Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals. David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress. Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability natural awakenings
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her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In
Nobody experiences magic unless they believe in it. ~Linda Bender
our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments. “Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking. We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”
Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/ nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.” Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
Animal Linguists “Everyone is born with the power to communicate with other species, and although it is long lost for many people, it can be regained for the benefit of all beings on Earth,” says Penelope Smith, author of the Animal Talk and When Animals Speak book series. Meet colleagues of this “Grandmother of Interspecies Communication” via Tinyurl.com/Animal CommunicatorsDirectory.
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FRIDAY, JULY 31 Mindful Self-Compassion Retreat – July 31-Aug 5. Retreat includes meditation, short talks, interactive and experiential exercises and group discussions. See website for more information. $700/after. The HeartWell Institute, 1015 Pleasant St, Worcester. 774-243-6800. HeartWellInstitute.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Introduction to the Chakras – 6:30-8pm. Grace Ramsey Coolidge, Heart and Energy-Based Psychotherapist, will offer a brief overview of the historical background of the chakra system and its core purpose; practical applications for exploring each of your eight chakras. $17. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-4499919. GrotonWellness.com. Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 7-9pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Free. Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham. 781-4449115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Netwalking: On-the-Move Networking – 5:30-7pm. Chat and snack until 6pm. Then walk around the neighborhood and network. Dogs welcome. Wear comfy shoes. Free. The Empowerment Factory, Hope Artiste Village, 999 Main St, Studio 707, Pawtucket. 401-365-1010. TheEmpowermentFactory.org. Group Healing – 7-8:30pm. Powerful, relaxing healing on a group level. Shift physical, emotional and karmic issues; release blocks and more. $35. 617-943-6980. InsightfulTransformation.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 Lyme Disease: Natural, Effective Approaches – 6-7pm. Join lead herbalist, Kenyon Keily, as he discusses how important it is to use herbs to minimize Lyme Disease’s spirochetes and their accompanying, varied symptoms in each individual. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. An overview of Reiki, an ancient hands-on healing method for reducing stress, relieving pain and facilitating healing and personal growth. Preregistration required. Free. 781-648-9334. Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachsusetts Ave, Ste #304, Arlington. ArlingtonReiki.com Community HU: Experience the Wisdom and Love of Your Inner World – 11am-12pm. People of all faiths and philosophies are invited to join to
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sing HU, an ancient name for God. Sung silently or out loud, chanting this sacred word can bring many benefits. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 508-816-1454. TSBoston.org.
markyourcalendar AngelHeart Healing Energy Certification Workshop Learn a new healing tool from the Angels, AngelHeart Healing Energy. After this one-day class you will be a healer. The class will include a group healing ($50 value), a technique for accessing your truth, some time to practice healing, handouts, a beautiful certificate for framing, and of course the ability to heal yourself and others. Reserve now on website as space is limited. $222. Also Advanced Class offered Sept 12.
Saturday, Aug. 8 • 10am-5pm The Healing Center 259 Massachusetts Ave., Lower Level, Arlington. 617-943-6980. InsightfulTransformation.com
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Medicinal Plant Walk – 1-3pm. Learn to identify local, healing plants. We will look at which parts of the plants are used medicinally and how they support health. $15, Free/children. Rock Meadow, Mill St, Belmont. 781-646-6319. BostonHerbalStudies.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
markyourcalendar Climate Change: It’s Not Too Late to Make a Difference Overwhelming evidence shows that climate change is real, human caused and urgent yet there are still mixed messages about the timing of future impacts and whether it’s too big a problem to address through personal action Meet Steve Bushnell, founder of The Climate Store, to learn the facts about the Climate Conundrum.
Tuesday, Aug. 11 • 6:30-8:30pm
Grace Ramsey Coolidge, heart and energy-based psychotherapist, as she takes you on a guided, indepth exploration of your eight Chakras, or energy centers. $45/3-wk session, $20/drop-in. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com. Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn breathing exercises that will help you to release your tension and calm your mind. Enhance your chiropractic care as well as free up energy in your body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted. com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 BookTalk: The Complete Human Body: The Definitive Visual Guide – 2:30-3pm. A booktalk exploring the body’s form and function, from muscle structure to brain motor pathways. Free. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital P/ FRC, 1153 Centre St, Boston. 617-983-7443. BrighamAndWomensFaulkner.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Summer Radiance Celebration – 6-8pm. Led by Wendy Walter and Bonnie Leigh, estheticians. Includes a refreshing Lavender Infusion facial bath, gentle cleansing cream and balancing facial toner, nourishing mask and day cream chosen to compliment your unique skin type. $15. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Reiki Level 1 Training and Certification – 9am6:30pm. Learn to care for yourself and others with the gentle, transformative practice of Reiki. Discover the Reiki meditations, hands-on healing, and how Reiki practice facilitates healing of mindbody-spirit. CEUs for Nurses and LMTs. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Spa Detoxification Therapies – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about our spa therapies that not only feel good but boost your immune system, relax the parasympathetic system, and detoxify. We will discuss colonics, clay baths, castor oil, lymph drainage, holistic skin care, skin brushing, shower hydrotherapy and body treatments. Free. Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St, Groton. 978-449-9919. GrotonWellness.com.
See website for additional details. $25/adults, $10/students. The Center at Westwoods. 590 Gay St, Westwood. 425-205-1692 • LyceumLive.com
Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 6:30-8:30pm. See Aug 4 listing. Free. Burlington Library, 22 Sears St, Burlington. 781-444-9115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.
Exploring Your Chakra System - A Journey Within – 6:30-8pm. Also Aug 18, 25. Join
The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. This first class, in a series of two, breaks
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down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis which is the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. It will help you get more out of your adjustments and enlighten you on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.
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Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover why gentle touch is so effective in reducing pain and tension in the body, and learn techniques to effectively do this at home. Bring a partner as it requires another person to do it. Space limited, registration required. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.
Qigong & Healing with Thomas Garbarino – 7am-12pm. Learn simple and profound ways to awaken your body’s innate healing ability while deepening your capacity to enjoy your life more completely. A valuable time investment for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Complimentary to Eastover Guests. Eastover Estate & Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-2645139. Eastover.com.
Holistic Healing Clinic: Crystal Healing and Energy Work – 7-8pm. Combining crystal healing with energy work allows more light energy to come through for a healthier body, mind, and spirit. It reduces pain, aids the immune system and balances the chakras form overall health. $25/25-min treatment. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-223-8900. TSBoston.org.
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Near Death Experiences (NDE): A Community Gathering – 6:30-8pm. If you’ve experienced a NDE, you’re invited to share your story with other NDErs who understand the profound effects that NDEs have upon people’s lives. Donation. 190 Old Derby St, Ste 100, Hingham. 781-340-2146. Hypnosis.ws.
Mindful Gardening: A Meditation Retreat – Aug 28-30. Explore how meditation and gardening can help you to get in touch with yourself and the beauty of the world. $335. Karmê Chöling, 369 Patneaude Ln, Barnet. 802-633-2384. KarmeCholing.org.
Natural Solutions To Avoid Tick & Mosquito Bites – 7-8pm. Learn how safe and natural alternatives can be just as effective as common drugstore solutions to insect repellent in fighting off ticks, mosquitoes and the dangerous diseases and illnesses they can inflict. Free virtual webinar. 781-713-4493. KariYasi.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Better Bone Health: Sara Meeks Dynamic Movement Solutions – Aug 21-23. Personal solutions to improve movement in daily life and decrease the possibility of injury and dependence. For both professionals and the public. $300/early bird, $350/non-early bird + accommodations. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com. Boston Greenfest – Aug 21-23. The region’s largest multicultural environmental music festival. A celebration with the goal of informing everyone as to the many ways green living can make a positive impact on our world, city, neighborhoods and us individually. See website for more details. Free. Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston. BostonGreenfest.org.
Introduction to Fertility Awareness – 6-7pm. Are you interested in natural birth control or are you trying to or planning to conceive? We’ll talk about the benefits of charting your cycles. Free. The Democracy Center, 45 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge. 617-899-7624. ACFertilityAwareness.com.
savethedate 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Come celebrate survivors, remember those we lost, hear the powerful guest speakers and have fun enjoying the festivities of the day.
Sunday, Sept. 13 • 8am-12pm $40/pre-registered, $50/day of. DCR Mothers Rest & Day Blvd on Carson Beach, 25 William J. Day Blvd, Boston. 781-643-9800. NOCC.Kintera.org/Massachusetts.
Free Day at Joy Community Acupuncture – 9:30am-1:30pm. By appointment for new patients only. Experience and facilitate healing with acupuncture in a community setting. This ancient medicine is emerging as a natural way to heal in the modern world. Free. Joy Community Acupuncture, 335 Boylston St, Ste J3, Newton. 617-510-0559. JoyCommunityAcupuncture.com.
savethedate Digesting the Universe: A Revolutionary Framework for Healthy Metabolism Function Unique professional training with Nan Lu, OMD. Now more than ever, healthcare professionals need a new framework for dealing with chronic metabolic conditions swamping society. The biggest impact we can make on health issues like diabetes, obesity and hypertension is to re-see them through the lens of an integrated, whole system approach that accounts for body, mind and spirit. Dr Lu will introduce metabolism function, an exciting, multidimensional process that takes physical treatment into the realm of energy.
Thursday, Oct. 8-11 Open to all healthcare practitioners. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. TCMConference.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Healing of the Heart with Sandra Saradesi – Aug 23-30. Private and group healing, massage, yoga, spiritual coaching and more to help address health challenges, relationships, emotional blockages and your heart’s desires. See website for more info. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com. Reiki Level 2 Training and Certification – 9am6:30pm. Expand your practice of Reiki with the Level 2 tools, teachings, exercises, and meditations. Class is also a gateway to a professional Reiki practice. CEUs for Nurses and LMTs. Inquire about discounted tuition for students and seniors. $300. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com.
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and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. MFA.org.
Free Tour of Symphony Hall – Join volunteers on a behind-the-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org.
Simply Grace Radio: Just Breathe – 10am. A meditative experience and opportunity to be still, grateful, and to set heart-centered intentions for the week. Free. Online radio. 413-267-0333. SimplyGrace.me.
Open Meditation Evenings – 7-8:30pm. Come to meditate and take part in a discussion. Both beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Light refreshments provided. Donation. Advaita Meditation Center, 28 Worcester Ln, Waltham. 781-647-0020. AdvaitaMeditation.org.
Kids’ Karate – 3-8pm, Mon-Thurs & 9am-1:30pm, Sat. Designed to help students build self-confidence and self-awareness while learning and improving in this traditional martial art. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. Shakespeare on the Common – Thru Aug 9. 8pm, Tues-Sat & 7pm, Sun. One of the most popular Boston events. Bring a blanket or low folding chair, a picnic basket and enjoy a magical evening of midsummer entertainment. Special concerts before the play. Free. Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common. CommShakes.org.
weekly Rejuvenate Retreat – Occurs weekly Wed-Sat thru Jan 2016. Yoga, qigong, swim/hot tub, hiking, kayaking, self-guided meditation, ink brush calligraphy self-practice, all from the peace and solitude of a private 600-acre estate. Blackout dates apply. $95/person weekend day. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. More info: Eastover.com.
sunday Free Meditation Session – 7-8am. 2nd Sun. A simple and powerful process learned in a 1-hr session for health and wellbeing. Requires 12-15 mins each day to potentially transform one’s life. Free. Shri Gurusthan Sai Baba Temple, 107 Otis St, Northborough. 617-396-4742. IshaUSA.org. SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 460C Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 3:30-4:30pm. A martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system. Learn techniques that not only increase their physical fitness, but also challenge the mind. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. Free Movies in Christopher Columbus Park – 7:30pm. Movies include a number of favorites from the past 40 years. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.
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Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. 3rd Mon. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 N Main St, Sharon. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Teen Karate – 7-8pm. Every 2 wks on Mon & Wed. Also Sat, 12:30-1:30pm. A traditional Shotokan karate class for teens ages 13-18. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate. Build self-confidence, self-awareness and long-lasting friendships. All levels welcome. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.
tuesday Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12:15pm. Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-227-2155. Kings-Chapel.org. Natural Healing with Wisdom Qigong – 12:301:30pm. An ancient Chinese self-healing exercise typically involving moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm meditative state of mind. $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlingtonQiWellness.com. “EasYoga” Free Class – 6-7:30pm. Also Thurs. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Walk-ins welcome. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown. 617-932-1440. WellStreetStation.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience, and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com.
wednesday Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – 6-9pm. An opportunity to sketch from live models and/ or from objects in their collections. A drawing instructor provides insights on drawing technique
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Public Open Night at the Observatory – 7:308:30pm. A chance to come observe the night sky through telescopes and binoculars and see things you otherwise might not get to see. Held most Wed evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. BU.edu. Buddhist Zazen Meditation – 7:30-9pm. 90 mins of sitting and walking meditation in silence led by senior members of the Compassionate Way Sangha. $10 donation. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-962-7373. CSAngha.org.
thursday Qigong Overlooking October Mountain – 9-10:30am. Enhance your immune system, awaken insight and stimulate life-giving forces for health, healing and wholeness in the awe-inspiring 600 acres overlooking October Mountain State Forest. Guided relaxation end of each class. Complimentary to Eastover guests. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com. Institute of Contemporary Art Free Thursdays – 5-9pm. Share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists and the creative process. Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston. ICABoston.org. Adult Shotokan – 7-8pm. Also Sat, 7:45-9am. For ages 18+. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate, kala (forms), kumite (sparring) and kihon (basics). Classes consist of traditional Japanese training which helps mind, body and soul. All levels welcome. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. Somerville Road Runners Night 4.13 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm. It may be raining. It may be hot or cold. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race. Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs. A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA. Harvard.edu.
friday Health Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on a variety of parent- and child-related topics such as nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Simply Grace Radio: Blessing Circle – 10am. A universal, global, gratitude experience intended to awaken grace, honor sacred experience and offer blessings for the journey. Free. Online radio. 413267-0333. SimplyGrace.me. Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. Free blood pressure screenings on the 1st Fri each month in front of the Old Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Second Fridays Free – 5-8pm. Free evening at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month. Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927. MIT.edu/Museum. Glass Beadmaking – 6:30-9:30pm. Last Fri. An evening of glass, friends and wine. Spend 3 hrs in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in glassblowing and bead making. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com. Reiki Clinic – 7-8:45pm. 1st Fri. Experience a Reiki session. Facilitate healing, promote mindfulness and support personal growth in a comforting and reassuring setting. 30-min time slots available; call to schedule. $10. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.com. Free Friday Flicks at the Esplanade – Thru late Sept. 8:15pm; at sundown. The perfect way to spend a Friday night in the summer. This series of family movies provides the perfect excuse to grab a blanket, pack a picnic and head for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Free. 617-787-7200. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com. Astronomy After Hours at the Museum of Science – 8:30-10pm. Weather permitting, visit the Gilliland Observatory on the roof of the Museum’s parking garage to view stars, planets, the Moon and other astronomical phenomena. Call to ensure program
is running on any given Fri. Museum of Science Boston, Gilliland Observatory, 1 Science Park, Boston. 617-589-0267. MOS.org.
saturday The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am-2pm. Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs. Stop in to browse or take in our featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers. 719 Washington St, South Easton. SimpsonSpringMarketplace.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 11am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Any age and level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Natural Healing with Wisdom Qigong – 11am12pm. Relieve allergy, headache and joint stiffness with qigong which has been shown through scientific studies to improve mobility and balance in people with ALS, Parkinson’s, MS or other movement disorders. Wear light, flexible shoes and comfortable clothing. $80/4 sessions, $25/drop-in. Park Avenue Congregational Church, 50 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington. 617-997-9922. ArlintonQiWellness.com. Prenatal Yoga Class – 11am-12:30pm. Relax, re-energize, re-vitalize. Gentle stretches to relieve tension. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStreetStation.com. Glassblowing Sampler – 12-2pm. Every other Sat. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. Enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. Learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it. $75. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St, Boston. 617-442-7444. DiabloGlassSchool.com. Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival – 5pm. Movies under the stars in the South Garden. Entertainment and children’s activities prior to the movie which starts at sundown. Free. Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com. Berkshire’s Best Jazz – 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy Peter Primamore Jazz Trio’s imaginative interpretations of Jazz and Rock favorites. Complimentary to Eastover guests. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com.
classifieds CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ACIM TALKS – Talks based on A Course in Miracles streaming live every Monday night with ongoing access if you can’t listen live. Hosted by Marianne Williamson. Marianne.com.
SELF-STUDY A COURSE IN MIRACLES – A unique, universal, self-study spiritual thought system that teaches that the way to love and inner peace is through forgiveness. ACIM.org.
SPACE FOR RENT BODYWORK / THERAPY SPACE – For therapist/bodyworker, in 3-office suite on Lexington/Arlington line. Common waiting area, kitchen. Ample parking. On bus line, bike path. $700+. Call Barbara at 781-507-4226.
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ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING THE A.I.S. INSTITUTE
103 Morse St, Watertown 1-844-AIS-Today TheAISInstitute.com Specializing in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) that works with the body’s natural physiological makeup to bolster flexibility, improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia. See ad page 21.
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY CENTRAL SQUARE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Kristine Jelstrup, CMFT, CBK, LMT 126 Prospect St, Ste 5, Cambridge, 02139 617-833-3407 Kristine@CentralSquareHealthAnd Wellness.com CentralSquareHealthAndWellness.com Achieve optimal health physically, emotionally, nutritionally. Kristine uses a form of muscle response testing to identify and clear nervous system interference, facilitating optimal health. See ad page 10.
ACUPUNCTURE SHARON ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS
Rachel French, MAOM 10 East Chestnut St Sharon, MA 02067 617-515-0485 Sharon@SharonAcupuncture.com
BACK PAIN COUNSELING MICHELE LOWENTHAL 781 413-7055 BackPainCounseling.com
With a master’s degree in acupuncture and a gentle approach to healing, Rachel provides relief for insomnia, pain, indigestion, fatigue, emotional, menstrual concerns, obstetrics and thyroid imbalances.
ANTI-AGING SOUND SHAPES
230 Commercial St, Boston MA 02109 617-367-1900 Sound-Shapes.com We offer the latest cutting-edge non-invasive face and body rejuvenation available. Customized treatments are comfortable and based on each clients’ specific cosmetic needs without any down-time. See ad page 18.
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Mind-body mental health counselor specializing in eliminating chronic pain. Repressed emotions create pain. No exercise or medication needed. Based on Dr. John Sarno’s work. Skype sessions available.
BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE TREATMENT CONNIE A. JACKSON, MD
55 Pond Ave, Brookline, MA 02445 132 Great Rd, Ste 201, Stow, MA 01775 617-232-0202 (Brookline) 617-879-0403 (Stow) Connie.A.Jackson.MD@gmail.com ConnieAJacksonMD.com Specializing in Hormonal Imbalance and Individualized Natural Bioidentical Hormone Treatment for irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, night sweats, low sex drive, irritability, fatigue, poor concentration, poor memory, depression and sleep dis-turbances. Accepting most major insurances.
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PATRICIA JAY, MD
Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates. Effectively using Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for 10 years; expert gynecologist passionate about supporting women to ease transition through all life phases.
BIRTH DOULA PAULETTE GLORIA HARWOOD Authentic Birthing 781-626-0000 PauletteGloria@gmail.com AuthenticBirthing.com
From belly to baby. Specializing in Yoga Birth Method™, prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum doula, Yoga Birth Method Certified, E-RYT 500, RPYT, Reiki Master and Thai bodywork. See ad page 13.
BODYWORK BARBARA GOSSELIN, PT
393 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 781-507-4226 HolisticHealingPT.com I’m a Physical Therapist with 20+ years experience helping people recover from pain using gentle, effective Bodywork techniques including Craniosacral Therapy and Fascial Mobilization. See ad page 16.
BRAIN TRAINING ADVANCED NEUROTHERAPY, PC Jolene Ross, PhD 781-444-9115 RetrainYourBain.com
Specializing in Neurotherapy, an effective, drug-free treatment for: attention, behavior, emotional, and executive function problems, autistic spectrum, anxiety, depression, postconcussion, peak performance and more. See ad page 27.
BRAINCORE NEUROFEEDBACK 132 Central St, Ste 205A, Foxboro 844-272-4666 BrainCore.Dianne@gmail.com
We offer state-ofthe-art brain training technology. Drug-free, non-invasive treatment. Emphasis on quality care with flexible payment options. Scholarships available. Call today to schedule a free consultation.
CHIROPRACTIC NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE Julie Burke, DC 617-964-3332 Info@WellAdjusted.com
We are an integrative holistic center, with a caring team of Network Spinal Analysis chiropractors, massage therapists, Shiatsu and Reiki practitioners and a Wellness Coach. See ad page 7.
ERIC ROSEEN, DC
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Eric-J-Roseen-DC/233354116732209 EricJRoseen@gmail.com Patient-centered, evidence-based spinal care and soft tissue work to decrease pain and improve mobility. Experienced with athletes; ART & Graston® Certified.
TAKE THE LEAP COACHING
COACHING
Kim Childs 1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 617-640-3813 Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com
BRIAN SEAN REID
Life Coach, Personal/Professional Development 401-402-0819 Brian@BrianSeanReid.com BrianSeanReid.com Get the support and tools you need to connect with your true nature, get in line with your personal HorsePower and transport your life and/or business toward what matters to you. Brian’s down-to-Earth and effective no nonsense approach has created a shift for many local and international entrepreneurs, coaches and facilitators through his 1-1 trainings, webinars, seminars and speeches. See ad page 27.
Need help clarifying and reaching your goals? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really want?” Kim is a Certified Positive Psychology Life, Career and Wellness Coach and facilitator of The Artist’s Way, helping people to cultivate more personally rewarding lives. Initial consultations are free.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER
Liz Marcano-Pucillo 640 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026 781-329-3800 Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com
L7 COACHING
Alan Rosen, CPC, ELI-MP 617-320-1325 AlanRosen@L7Coaching.com L7Coaching.com
Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad page 37.
Together, we’ll explore your goals and desires, discover obstacles to fulfillment, and create a realistic and transformational action plan. Contentment and lightness are your reality.
COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY
LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH David Scott Bartky “Phone Coaching At Its Best!” 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com
JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS
The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life. Are you using it to attract what you want? I will teach you processes and techniques so you’ll not only start to attract what you want (a relationship, more money, more clients, etc.), you’ll also become more excited about your life. The first session is free.
MONEY & $UCCESS COACHING
Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCABaccredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ads on pages 9 and 11.
Virtual Coaching & Workshops 207-592-0377 Tam@ChooseBigChange.com
Tired of being sad, stressed and broke and ready for a rich, rewarding life? Learn #TheMoneyFix for personal power and bigger paydays.
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DENTIST DR. IVETA IONTCHEVA-BAREHMI DMD, MS, D.SC.
1842 Beacon St, Ste 305, Brookline, MA 617-868-1516 BostonDentalWellness.com
ENERGY HEALING INSIGHTFUL TRANSFORMATION Anna Clayton 617-943-6980 Anna.EnergyHealer@gmail.com InsightfulTransformation.com
Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants with a holistic approach to medicine and dentistry. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile, call: 617-868-1516. See ad page 12.
GROTON WELLNESS – FAMILY DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS, MEDICAL, SPA, CAFÉ 493-495 Main St (Off Rte 119) Groton, MA 01450 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com
Groton Wellness is a vibrant center for health and healing consisting of Holistic Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, an Integrative Medical Practice, a pampering and detoxifying Therapeutic Spa, and a clean food, farm-to-table Café—all working together to provide exceptional community health care. We also offer exciting talks, cleanses, classes and events, many of which are free to the community. Groton Wellness uses IV Therapy, Nutrition Management, Herbal Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Balancing, EAV Testing, Integrative Chiropractic, Acupuncture and many other Holistic Therapies to treat patients from head-to-toe. We have enormous success treating chronic health issues such as Lyme disease, cancer, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, mold, internal toxicity and more. See ad on page 2.
I combine my own intuitive healing gifts with transpersonal psychology to create Transformational Healing for sensitive souls. This work gently and effectively clears issues at the karmic level. See ad page 19.
EXERCISE/FITNESS/ PERSONAL TRAINING KOKO FITCLUB
39 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 77 Spring St, Shaw’s Plaza, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Brookline: 617-566-5656 West Roxbury: 617-325-4800 MA.Brookline@KokoFitClub.com MA.WRoxbury@KokoFitClub.com KokoFitClub.com World’s first automated personal training studio offering highly effective, efficient, customized workouts guided and monitored by the proprietary Smartraining technology in a spa-like setting. See ad page 30.
GYNECOLOGY MITCHELL LEVINE, MD
Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates.
NEWTON DENTAL WELLNESS 93 Union St, Ste 408 Newton Center, MA 617-244-4997 NewtonDW.com
We are the healing dentist. We take a holistic approach to general and pediatric dentistry. We make it easy to see a dentist. New patients receive free comprehensive exam and full set of X-rays. Blog at TheHealingDentist.info.
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In practice for over 32 years, Dr. Levine has been a prominent advocate for holistic and gentler approaches to women’s health care. Provides alternatives to hysterectomy.
HEAD LICE TREATMENT NITWITS, LLC
All-Natural Lice Removal Salon 617-816-9487 LiceInfo.net Boston’s premier professional head lice treatment salon. Pesticide-free, non-toxic. Founded by school nurse Berit Pratt, RN, BSN, MPH, since 2004. Peace of mind for frantic families.
HERBAL STUDIES THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES
12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 BostonHerbalStudies.com We offer two Herbal Apprenticeship Programs, Advanced Training, Aromatherapy Certification and a series of Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon classes. Please visit our website. See ad page 18.
COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISM Katja Swift & Ryn Midura 25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline, MA 617-750-5274 CommonWealthHerbs.com
Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad page 24.
HOLISTIC RETREATS EASTOVER ESTATE & RETREAT 430 East St, Lenox, MA 866-264-5139 Events@Eastover.com Eastover.com
Eastover is a 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in the Berkshires. A dedicated facilitator of holistic events and retreats. Minutes to Stockbridge and Great Barrington, next to October Mountain with views of Mt. Greylock. See ad page 8.
HORMONE BALANCING BELLA NATURAL HEALTH Dawna Jones, MD, FACOG 99 Longwater Cir, Ste 100 Norwell, MA 02061 781-829-0930 BellaNaturalHealth.com
Board-certified MD in gynecology and integrative medicine. Hormone balancing, nutrition and detoxification are keys to optimal health. See ad page 7.
INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON Margo Roman, DVM 72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4077 MASHVet.com
A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and modalities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad page 32.
HYPNOTHERAPY THOUGHT ALCHEMY
Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist 774-991-0574 Info@ThoughtAlchemy.guru Transform yourself and achieve your goals through the transformative healing process of hypnotherapy. Aren’t you tired of talking about it and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis for weight loss. Call today. See ad page 24.
INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE NEWTON INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SERVICES
Rachel Katz, MD, RD 30 Lincoln St Newton Highlands, MA 02461 DrKatz@NewtonIntegrative.com NewtonIntegrative.com Newton Integrative Health Services- Family and Functional Medicine, Dietetics, Medical Hypnotherapy. Now accepting new patients for consultation.
INTEGRATIVE THERAPY MARSHA KLEIN, LMHC
Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates. Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Health Specialist with over 15 years of experience; integrative approach. Specialties: anxiety, panic, depression, stress, anger, etc.
MIND-BODY MEDICINE BODYMIND RESOURCING
Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 393 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad page 28.
BOSTON BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
MARTIAL ARTS
1371 Beacon St, Ste 304-305 Brookline, MA 02446 617-232-2435 Ext 0 BostonBMed.com
SSOMA
Sarah’s School Of Martial Arts 1100 Massachusetts Ave., 3rd Floor Arlington 781-641-0262 SarahsSchool.com We train our body to be strong, our mind and spirit to be patient, in order to become the best human beings we can be. See ad page 10.
Boston Behavioral Medicine promotes a holistic view of health using integrative mindbody psychotherapy, stress management, and nutritional services, and strives for the balance of mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being.
PETER HOWE
508-838-1101 Info@PeterHoweHealer.com PeterHoweHealer.com
MASSAGE NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE 383 Elliot St, Ste 250 617-964-3332 WellAdjusted.com
Deep-tissue, medical, sports, Swedish and therapeutic massage, shiatsu, Reiki & HydroMassage in a full-service Wellness Center also featuring chiropractic, acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation, Facelift Acupuncture and detox footbath. See ad page 7.
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Over 35 years as an alternative health practitioner and neuromuscular therapist. Helps clients identify and eliminate chronic and acute pain, digestive disorders, Lyme and myriad other health disorders. See ad page 18.
NATURAL MEDICINE GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMD
Johnson Compounding and Wellness 781-893-3870 Gary@NaturalCompounder.com Dr. Gary Kracoff provides guidance and in-depth consultative services to find the “why” to what is happening physically and mentally, working with individuals to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individualized needs of patients, and he suggests nutritional supplements, natural products and homeopathic remedies to aid in faster healing and recovery See ads on pages 9 and 11.
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NATURAL NAIL & SKIN CARE ATIR NATURAL NAIL & SKIN CARE 115 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720 978-263-1080 AtirNaturalNailCare.com
We challenge the nail industry to a higher standard and provide detailed maintenance of your hands and feet in a positive, relaxing and clean atmosphere. See ad page 37.
PLANT-BASED COOKING PAULETTE GLORIA HARWOOD Glorious Being 781-626-0000 PauletteGloria@gmail.com GloriousBeing.guru
Organics and whole foods, plantbased and macrobiotic cooking and classes. Transformational lifestyle coaching. Pantry, refrigerator renovations and grocery store education. Don’t know where to start? I’ll help you. It’s my passion. See ad on page 13.
NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT
REFLEXOLOGY
REE COLEMAN, YOUR BETTER VISION GURU
Ree Coleman, Your Better Vision Guru Serving Greater Boston and New England 617-838-0928 Ree@BetterVision.guru BetterVision.guru
INBAR ISRAEL STOLOVICKI http://on.fb.me/O33RIq
Based off the body’s natural reflexes, reflexology is a non-invasive healing treatment that works through contact with the feet yet supports healing throughout. All ages.
In 10 visits I can completely change your relationship with your eyes. Learn techniques to improve your vision and how not to age your eyes with Computer Vision Syndrome through techniques, awareness, diet and relaxation.
NON-TOXIC LIVING KARI YASI
Speaker & Coach 781-713-4493 KariYasi.com Decreasing hidden toxins in your home, beauty and business products. Custom strategies and product recommendations based on your needs and health journey. See ad page 19.
SPRING WATER SIMPSON SPRING MARKETPLACE 719 Washington St, South Easton 508-238-4472 SimpsonSpring.com
Simpson Spring is the oldest independent bottling plant in the United States, providing pure spring water and old-fashioned, hand-mixed soda in a variety of favors, classic and new. Complimentary tours of historic museum, see the Spring, Visit the Alpacas, and fill up with crisp spring water at self serve stations; bring your own containers. Saturday Marketplace educates, entertains and offers 30 food and artisan vendors. See ad on page 21.
444 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481 781-431-6167 • 866-380-5892 TheCleanBedroom.com
The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its Wellesley location. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insights to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad page 6.
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METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING
Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com MyThermography.com A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad page 8.
YOGA ALAINE AMARAL, BFA, RYT Alaine@IYTwithAlaine.com IYTwithAlaine.com
Integrative Yoga Therapy is a highly individualized, self-empowering process that connects healthcare with yoga. Heal from chronic pain or illness. Individual & group offerings.
CECILE RAYNOR
Certified Alexander Technique Teacher; Certified Thai Yoga Therapist 33A Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 617-359-7841 OffTheMatYogaBlog.com Your yoga can release or create tension depending on the quality of your daily movements. Learn to let your postural mechanism work for you and notice excess body tension ease away on-and-off the mat.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PAULETTE GLORIA HARWOOD
ORGANIC MATTRESSES & BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM
THERMOGRAPHY
There is just one life for each of us: our own. ~Euripides
Sacred Space Yoga School 781-626-0000 PauletteGloria@gmail.com SacredSpaceYogaSchool.com
Yoga Teacher Training Coach devoted to private one-on-one and group settings; 200- and 500-hr Yoga Alliance-registered Yoga Teacher Trainings. Each yoga practitioner and student is on a unique journey and our trainings reflect that path. See ad on page 13.
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