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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

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t some point in my career of publishing Natural Awakenings, I intellectually realized that my function here on Earth, at this particular space in time, is operating as a conduit. A conduit of connection. A bridge between those who want, need and are open to the words, products and services offered through these pages and those who supply those words, products and services.

Connections that are made for the greatest good of all with ripple effects spreading out to those connected within each one’s own family, community and ultimately the world.

Lately, I’ve been opening to a bit of a calling in recognizing that in order to raise my level of effectiveness in that role, there’s some work to be done. A timely article for me this month by Linda Strocky, “Organizing and Our Chakras, Declutter for Emotional Well-Being,” is a sweet reminder that I’m in the thick of that work having taken the time this summer to clear a ton of clutter and rearrange several rooms including moving my office. Clearing the clutter and moving my desk to a space that faces the sun through late morning has left me feeling lighter and more free to create and allow life in this space to flow more freely. While there’s still a basement to be tackled over the winter, it feels good to know there’s a plan and a sense of freedom in that work.

The other part of my work, which goes hand-in-hand with how clutter builds up over time is procrastination. This issue has plagued me for as long as I can remember and up until this point it has been, hands-down, my Achille’s heal. This isn’t the first time I’ve written about it.

Installing several different support systems to help me to grow through this area where it can feel as though there’s one foot on the break and one on the gas, each pressing simultaneously hindering progress and movement forward, has proven quite helpful. Doing deep inner clearing work at a local spiritual center, participating in personal development classes, establishing practices that support my souls desire to serve in the best way possible, is my commitment to myself and to the world. I know that I show up for others in my life better when I take care of myself and clearing those areas is clearly an avenue of self-care.

Summing up the clarity of purpose that I now feel—I bring joy with me wherever I go as often as I can. I also create pathways for others to connect and experience the joy of the work they do together.

With warm wishes for each to experience lasting, valuable, and heartfelt connections in life.

Peace,

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Contents 15 CONSCIOUS TECHNOLOGIES

Inspiring Technologies Designed to Harmonize the World

16 ORGANIZING AND OUR CHAKRAS

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Declutter for Emotional Well-Being

18 MOUTH MATTERS

A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

21 THE RIGHT TIME

FOR AN ORTHODONTIC CHECK-UP

22 JENNY ODELL ON

the Importance of Doing Nothing

24 SPINAL SOLUTIONS

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Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

26 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT

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Get Certified as an Ancient Healing Practitioner

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oin Bhavna Srivastava in person from 6-8 p.m. on October 17, and on October 18 during an 8-10 p.m. webinar, to begin a training program in the healing power of Golden Light certified practitioner Level 1, a modern form of an ancient-healing practice. The Golden Light practitioner course is not typical energy work training.

Through her own powerful experiences, Srivastava has created this powerful healing modality that allows others to access Bhavna Srivastava their own power and create their own beautiful, healing journey at a soul level.

Sessions will be held monthly for two hours, and after six months, two full-day workshops will take place in person. There will be healings, clearings, teachings, blockage removals and meditations.

In the year one Golden Light Practitioner course, participants will connect to themselves and their souls on a deeper level than ever before, form an unshakable spiritual foundation for their entire life, accelerate their own spiritual evolution and healing journey at an exponential rate and begin to understand and work with the Golden Light energy to heal themselves and the world.

Srivastava invites yoga and reiki practitioners/teachers, wellness specialists, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and other therapeutic providers, life and wellness coaches, mentors and “anyone who wants to help people, create peace in the world and believes in love” to participate in the program.

Location: Bhavna’s Wellness Group, 512 Main St., Ste. #5, Shrewsbury. For more information, call 774-242-2112 or visit BHWellness Group.com. See ad on this page and Resource Guide on page 37.

PVD Vegan Restaurant Week Highlights Plant-Based Offerings in RI

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his year, Providence joins the ranks of Philadelphia, Colorado Springs and Baltimore with the introduction of its own Vegan Restaurant Week. Starting on World Vegan Day, November 1, and running through November 7, local restaurants of all kinds have committed to offering two or three clearly labeled vegan specials or a specially priced, multi-course vegan menu.

Co-founded by Chris Belanger and Karen Krinsky from Like No Udder, a vegan soft-serve ice cream truck and one of the first dairy-free ice cream parlors in the country, their goals are to highlight the diverse plant-based offerings available in Rhode Island, create options for the community and demonstrate the demand for compassionate and healthier dining options.

Menus and specials will be posted as they become available.

So far, Wara Wara, Veggie Fun, Rasoi, Crazy Burger and AS220 have signed on. Several more restaurants are in the works.

For more information, visit VegRestaurantWeek.com.

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Sample Local Craft Spirits at Popular Festival

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ack by popular demand, the Sustainable Business Network’s Local Craft Spirits Festival will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., October 12, in Central Square, Cambridge, with VIP ticket holders entering at 3:30 p.m. The event is Boston’s premier spirits festival focusing on New England craft distilleries and brews.

Sample New England’s best artisan beverages from more than 25 craft spirits-makers, winemakers, cider-makers and craft brew-makers, all of whom will offer an expansive variety of locally crafted cider, gin, wine, vodka, rum, bourbon, whiskey, bitters, beer and more. In addition, vendors will be serving a variety of unique and interesting artisan beverages.

The event is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Distillers Alliance, Central Square Business Association, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, and with support from Forest City.

Local restaurants will present delicious and creative fusions of local flavor and will price each item at $6 or less.

Cocktail gurus will share special tricks of the trade with their cocktail demos, and pros will compete during the Local Craft Cocktail Throwdown for bragging rights over who can mix Boston’s best local craft cocktail. A DJ will keep the audience energized throughout the evening, but patrons can also chill out with fun games and a photo booth.

Attendees will receive plenty of tasting tickets to try cocktails and alcoholic beverage products. Unlimited tastings of non-alcoholic beverages will also be offered.

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Cost: $50, VIP $75, Date Night (two tickets) $90. Location: Landsdowne Quad at University Park, 38 Sidney St., Cambridge. For more information, visit sbnmass.org. See ad on page 3.

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International Association for NearDeath Studies Expands Services

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he International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) has expanded services to include IANDS Sharing Groups Online (ISGO) in an effort to make IANDS programs available to a broader audience. Four ISGO service offerings will be available as live sessions via the internet: peer-to-peer group sessions for sharing experiences guided by ISGO-certified facilitators, individual sessions that have a specific theme or topic, single session webinars and multiple session courses. The first Spanish language session will take place on October 14.

The Greater Boston IANDS local group has been meeting in Needham for about 16 years. Their next meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, October 12, in the Community Room of the Needham Public Library. Retired emergency room physician and mystic Rod Chelberg will talk about his near-death experience. He will also share several real examples of people’s transitions and what it was like to enter the spiritual realm. He is the author of When God Calls, Say Yes!: A Physician’s Experience of Mystical Guidance. A brief question and answer period will follow his free talk.

Cost is $5; subscribers are free. Location: Online at isgo.iands.org/events and Needham Public Library, 1139 Highland Ave., Needham. Seating is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 617-792-0755.

Dr. Gary Kracoff Attends First Annual Environmental Toxins & Genomics Conference

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ast month, Pharmacist and Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Gary Kracoff, of Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham, recently attended the first annual Environmental Toxins & Genomics Conference in Denver. The conference looked at how genetic weaknesses can have a profound effect on health, how functional genomic analysis can help identify how our genetic makeup can make us more susceptible to toxins in the environment and how we can support our body to deal with these exposures.

The event hosted the most prestigious and knowledgeable figures in functional medicine along with the NutriGenetic ReDr. Gary Kracoff search Institute staff to help attendees understand how to find potential genetic nutritional weaknesses and compensation methods in detox pathways and autophagy, the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells.

Support of metabolic pathways, taking each of our unique genetic makeup into consideration, was discussed in-depth. Analyzing DNA helps explain why many people have multiple chemical sensitivities. Understanding the “why” some people have severe health issues due to toxins in the environment and why the body may be having issues processing these chemicals due to our unique genetic makeup was extensively discussed, as well as thoughts on how to help people with compromised detoxification due to their exposure and genetic makeup.

Kracoff offers 15-, 30- or 60-minute consultations to talk about symptoms and problems with the goal of understanding where the imbalances in an individual’s systems lie and unraveling the underlying causes(s) of one’s current condition. He also provides genetic testing to help people find answers to their health issues. Clients are eligible for 10 percent off supplements purchased at the time of the consultation.

Location: 577 Main St., Waltham. For more information, call 781-893-3870, email Gary@ NaturalCompounder.com or visit NaturalCompounder.com. See ad on page 9 and Resource Guide on page 36 and 38.

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Centers for Spiritual Living Teaching Chapter Now Open in Slatersville

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everend Natalia deRezendes will present the teachings of the Four Agreements by Don Miguel, co-taught by Reverand Olga Silva, Elizabeth Cardona VĂĄzquez, and Isabel DĂ­az de Santos. Having worked extensively with Don Miguel and sons Don Migel Jr. and Don Jose as well as with Michele Laub, Toltec wisdom teacher Rev. Natalia deRezendes deRezendes has a passion for this teaching and Toltec wisdom.

These classes will be held in alternating English and Spanish from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Class in English will be held October 19; class in Spanish will be held November 2.

The new teaching center in North Smithfield will be offering Zentangle, an easy to learn, relaxing fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. As people use this non-representation and unplanned method, they can focus on each stroke and not worry about results, enjoying increased focus, creativity, self-confidence and well-being. Zentangle 101 will be held October 26, with a Zentangle String Class on November 23.

Cost: Tuition and materials before October 10 are $90, $110 after. Breakfast and lunch are included. $45 per class for Zentangle.

Location: Urban Greens Community Center at 93 Cranston Street, Providence. Register at SlatersvilleRICSL.com or call Natalia deRezendes at 401-323-7664.

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Dr. Hennie Fitzpatrick Joins the BioMed Center New England

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he BioMed Center New Englad is welcoming Dr. Hennie Fitzpatrick to its team of holistic medical and dental experts. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the BioMed Center is one of New England’s most advanced resource for patients that are looking for an individual approach to their healthcare concerns.

Fitzpatrick helps patients discover, understand and eliminate symptoms at their core, focusing on every facet of the Dr. Hennie Fitzpatrick individual in order to tackle complex diseases. With more than 30 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge in functional medicine and integrative oncology to the center. Â Location: 111 Chestnut St., Providence, RI. To schedule a consultation with the BioMed Center to discuss your healthcare needs and goals with Dr. Hennie Fitzpatrick, call 833-824-6633 or visit TheBioMed CenterNE.com. See ad on page 14.

Celebrate Health and Healing at Open House Event

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bove All Holistic Health and Wellness invites the public to celebrate another year of health and healing at an Open House from noon to 3 p.m., October 20.

Karen Kelleher of the Boston Thermography Center will be offering a free breast thermography informational workshop from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Thermography is a non-invasive, radiation-free monitoring of breast health. The Open House will continue from 1 to 3 p.m. with individual practitioner meet and greets. Refreshments, raffles, specials on services booked and gift certificates will be available on this day.

Toni-Ann Laprade, owner of Above All Holistic Health and Wellness, is a holistic health/life coach and board-certified hypnotherapist and also offers holistic cancer support. She is joined by many passionate and dedicated practitioners at Above All with offerings of holistic chiropractic care, homeopathy, therapeutic massage, essential oils workshops, holistic esthetician, neuro-muscular integrative action (NIA), dance movement with martial arts to music, meditation, reiki and esoteric arts. Practitioners will be available to discuss their services at the event.

Location: 245 Phenix Ave., Cranston, RI (parking and entrance in rear). For more information, visit AAHHW.com.

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Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs. Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.

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Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being A study of 10,386 people in Hong Kong and the United States compared mental well-being among moderate drinkers and nondrinkers, with multiple-year, follow-up periods. Men and women that were lifetime abstainers had the highest levels of mental well-being, surpassed only by women that had quit drinking.

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Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.

Another reason to consider organics: A study of 529 teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers studied children between 11 and 17 years old in the Ecuadorian Andes, the third-largest exporter of roses. The flowers are routinely sprayed with organophosphate insecticides known to affect the human cholinergic system, a key component in the function of the brain and nervous system. Drawing blood samples, the researchers found that teens that had lower levels of acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity resulting from pesticide toxicity showed more symptoms of depression, especially in girls and those younger than 14. The findings back up anecdotal reports from Andeans of a rise in teen depression and suicide.

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Runoff Results

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Gulf Dead Zone Keeps Growing

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Tiny Scrubbers

Nanoparticles Purify Water

Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.

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Vanished Ice Immortalized

Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony on August 18 in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change. The glacier lost its glacier status in 2014 after melting down to only 0.386 square miles, or 6.6 percent of its original 5.8 square miles, and was reclassified as dead ice. The plaque is inscribed with A Letter to the Future, which includes the words, “This monument is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it.” A 2018 documentary, Not Ok, details the glacier’s death and highlights the dire effects of climate change.

Superfund Success Story

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Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A wood-treating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algae-choked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-square-mile five-year average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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eco tip

Eco-Flossing

Dental floss, that little everyday staple in our medicine cabinets, has been taking on a bad name environmentally. The smooth, slippery flosses that are the top choice among both dentists and consumers are made with a Teflon-like product containing toxic PFAs and PFCs. The wax coatings and flavors of ordinary nylon flosses are typically made with petroleum products that may be endocrine disrupters.

The floss, plastic spools and flip-top containers can’t be recycled easily because of their size, and floss filament easily tangles up recycling machinery. In landfills, their toxins leak into the soil; in waterways, floss can entangle and even kill sea creatures.

And washing and reusing floss isn’t a good option because it runs the risk of introducing bacteria into new areas of the mouth, warns the American Dental Association.

However, a handful of new eco-options in flosses have emerged, primarily with silk and bamboo, which are biodegradable and free of chemicals. Blogger Beth Terry at MyPlasticFreeLife.com rates Dental Lace, a floss made of 100 percent silk coated with candelilla wax from Mexican trees, as her favorite product. It’s packaged without

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a plastic coil in a refillable glass container, making it a 99 percent zero-waste product. In addition, the company, based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, offers a vegan bamboo version.

Bamboo flosses in eco-friendly containers are also made by Los Angeles-based Terra & Co. (with activated charcoal, coconut oil, peppermint oil and no synthetic fragrances, sweeteners or artificial colorings, in a cardboard box); and Altoona, Florida-based Lucky Teeth (activated charcoal, candelilla plant wax, organic peppermint oil and tea tree oil, in a glass jar). Two other easy-tofind flosses, by Eco-Dent and Tom’s of Maine, are made of nylon, but are covered in natural vegan waxes rather than beeswax or petroleum-based waxes. They come in compostable cardboard boxes but include plastic spools.

Advice columnist Umbra of Grist.org recommends switching to an oral irrigator or water flosser that plugs into the wall or runs on a battery—sometimes rechargeable—because it effectively removes plaque, is reusable, produces no trash, lasts for years and uses relatively little water and electricity.

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onscious Technologies LLC, based in Rhode Island, has created several cutting-edge technologies designed specifically to help people restore their innate self-healing, intuitive and perceptive capabilities. One of these technologies, the Core Harmonizer, uses 432hz frequencies of music, specific nested geometries and light, which together create a coherent and peaceful information field.

Users benefit greatly from being around the Core Harmonizer, whether it is going about day-to-day activities or intentionally sitting with it. People have reported many benefits including a sense of renewal and inspiration, enhanced sense of peace, improved quality of sleep, decreased anxiety in their pets and enhancement in their every day life.

In addition to the Core Harmonizer, Conscious Technologies also has created technologies that harmonize the electromagnetic field (EMF) signals that surround us by our wireless devices such as cell phones, laptops, wifi routers and

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These EMF-harmonizing technologies differ drastically in function than many of the other existing products on the market in that rather than “blocking� the signal, they transform it. Conscious Technologies uses a composite material with encapsulated geometries that actually transmutes and transforms the man-made EMF signal.

For the more science-minded individuals, the way the technology works is by changing the information fields of the

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electro magnetic frequencies of the devices by reversing the spin fields. Man-made EMF has a left-handed spin field while things that are in nature and considered healthy and in harmony with mankind are predominantly a right-handed spin field.

The EMF harmonizing technologies use a composite material comprised of a specific blend of materials including elite shungite, pure silver and gold, and six other important proprietary ingredients.

This specific blend effectively changes and transforms the negative man-made information field (signal) of the device and transmutes it into a harmonious signal.

The Cell Phone Harmonizer, a decorative disk, is easy to attach to the back of your cell phone. The EMF harmonizing trays for laptop computers and tablets come in two sizes. The Signal Harmonizer is a whole house unit for changing your entire space. All of Conscious Technologies products are hand-made.

Ross Newkirk was the conduit for the creation of these technologies that came about using intuition, downloads and synchronicity. Ross has been involved with the creation of many empowering technologies over the past 14 years that are all based in information field technology.

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nergy that can flow freely though balanced chakras leads to abundance in health and emotional well-being. Disorganization and clutter block the flow of energy. Being unwilling to let go of items causes pain by clinging to the past. As we clear our space, we often find wonderful gifts that we either didn’t know existed or were buried.

Two of the seven chakras that benefit the most by decluttering and organizing are the sacral and the heart chakra. The sacral chakra is about emotions, stability and flow. An unbalanced chakra can lead to excessive emotional attachments to people and things.

We attach emotions, both good and bad, to our stuff. These emotions can be an attachment to the past or an anxiety about the future. Meditation on the sacral chakra often includes taking a deep breath in and then breathing out slowly, letting go of what no longer serves us. Organizing and decluttering is all about helping people let go of what no longer serves them both physically and emotionally.

The heart chakra is about touch and compassion leading to balance, calmness

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Clutter represents unfinished business and is the physical manifestation of fears, regrets, anxiety about the future or procrastination. and serenity. Blockage at the heart chakra renders us unable to detach and accept. It is about holding on too tightly to the past and feeling stressed and anxious. It may cause us to push others away. Clutter is an outward sign of that blockage. Clutter represents unfinished business and is the physical manifestation of fears, regrets, anxiety about the future or procrastination.

Some excuses we tell ourselves:  I might need it someday. If you do, go buy another.  It was a gift. The purpose of a gift is to convey a feeling. By disposing of the gift, you are not disposing of the feeling you experienced when you received it.  It’s my collection. Collections have a way of growing out of control and they

need to be edited periodically. Keep the ones you truly love and display them properly so you can visually enjoy them.

Promise yourself, when you make a thoughtful addition to the collection, remove one that holds less joy.  I don’t have time. Hire a professional to streamline the process.  I don’t know where to start. Organizing is a skill set that everyone doesn’t have.

It’s no different than a person that is good with numbers vs. someone that is good with their hands. Work with a professional or start small with one drawer.  It was my mother’s, grandfather’s, friend’s, etc., whom are no longer with us.

Unless you love it, are using it or displaying it, you are not honoring their memory.  Keeping clothes that no longer fit.

This is one of the most common excuses for both men and women and it has the power to instantly make someone feel bad about themselves. If you have lost weight, hanging onto clothes that are too big keeps the possibility alive in your mind that you will regain the weight. If the opposite is true, then holding on to clothes in the hope that they will fit again one day reminds us of what we have not accomplished. When you accomplish your goal reward yourself with new, stylish clothes.

As we clear and organize our space, our mind also clears. Clutter limits how we physically live in our space and the sight of it keeps us buried emotionally. Every time we view our unfinished business, it reminds us, even if for only a nanosecond, of stuff we have yet to handle. These reminders keep us tethered to the past and/or anxious about our future. If it is hidden clutter, it can feel like an embarrassing kept secret, which can lead to feelings of shame.

We can transform the way we live and work by managing our belongings so that they don’t manage us.

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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?

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by Ronica O’Hara

he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-andfill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums.

In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients—and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing. The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.

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creases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show.

These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

Body, Mind, Teeth

It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic materials, remove amalgam

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fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures— some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay.

Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500.

Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013.

Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges

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and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

We look at the entire body, not just the mouth.

Is a root canal the best option?

Dialogue With Dentists

Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture

Back to the Basics

~Bernice Teplitsky

When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho.

Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health.

At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.

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Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like

Patel give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says.

Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

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participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.

Toothpaste: Study the labels and be wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D. Flossing: Some smooth, slippery flosses are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and

testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses.

Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found.

Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt.

A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.

Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes.

The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums.

Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho.

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

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at correcting problems in growth and development of the face and jaws, breaking of habits like finger sucking and tongue thrusting, preventing more severe problems from developing and simplifying future treatment. Typically, early treatment is followed by a second phase of comprehensive treatment as a teen. However, in some cases, further orthodontic treatment may not be needed. For teens and adults, orthodontic treatment often falls into one phase, comprehensive treatment. An orthodontist will recommend what the best option is for each person and their bite.

Self-confidence and self-esteem may improve as orthodontic treatment brings the jaws, teeth, lips and face into proportion. The added bonus of orthodontic treatment is an esthetic smile.

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veryone needs to see an orthodontist at least once. Orthodontic treatment is an important part of oral health care. The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to create a healthy, functional bite, which is part of tooth alignment and jaw position. When jaws and teeth line up correctly, they can function as nature intended and promote good oral health and general physical health.

Even though most people think of preteens and teens when they think of orthodontics, there are good reasons to get an orthodontic evaluation much sooner. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends the first check-up no later than age 7. Any time someone has a question about their own or their child’s teeth, alignment, bite quality, chewing, biting or speaking difficulty, it is time to consult with an orthodontist.

Other reasons to see an orthodontist may not be as obvious: mouth breathing, abnormal swallowing, unintentional

cheek biting, clenching or grinding teeth and the inability to comfortably close lips around teeth may be signs that orthodontic treatment is needed. Teeth that meet abnormally may cause facial imbalance and asymmetry, affecting how the face looks.

These problems can be identified and often corrected by an orthodontist.

Remember, there is a difference between an orthodontic check-up and actually starting orthodontic treatment.

Only a few orthodontic problems will need correction around age 7. Even so, not all treatment is done using braces. A check-up will provide the orthodontist with a wealth of information as adult teeth develop and the face and jaws are growing. Often, the orthodontist will follow growth and development and intervene only if necessary.

It is never too late for a check-up. If treatment is needed, orthodontists are usually able to treat most conditions successfully.

Orthodontic treatment is often broken up into phases. Early treatment is aimed

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Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

by Julie Peterson

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enny Odell, a visual What is the artist and writer “attention econbased in Oakland, omy” and why California, is known for her creative use of do you believe second-hand imagery it’s important to from Google Maps, resist it?

YouTube, Craigslist and other online sources.

The attention economy Her work has been includes anything deexhibited locally and signed to capture and internationally, and direct human attenwas featured in Time tion. The entire history LightBox, WIRED, The of advertising has been Economist and about exploiting attenThe Atlantic. tion. But the attention

Odell, who has been teaching internet Both social media and economy takes on art and digital design new dimensions with the cult of productivity something like social at Stanford University are seductive, and when media, whose notifisince 2013, says she is compelled by the ways we’re caught up in them, cations, pop-ups and in which attention we don’t question them. design are aimed at (or lack thereof) leads keeping someone on to consequential shifts a platform…[contributing] to a general in perception. Her new book, How to Do feeling that one needs to be always on…

Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, participating… available. proposes that we use our Someone who participates deeply attention to rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability and manipulation in the attention economy is liable to by algorithms. be kept in a loop of anxiety, fear and

She tells us that redirecting our atten- shallow reaction. Ironically, this feeling tion toward nature allows us to gradually drives them back toward the attention remake our lives and forego the mentality economy, creating an unhealthy spiral of that tells us that we must have a constant attention that could be more meaningfulreturn on investment. True productivity, ly directed elsewhere. in the end, may very well be connected to our role in the environment and our understanding of happiness, and to make those connections, we must put our attention to doing nothing.

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What inspired you to rethink conventional wisdom about productivity, progress

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and the mentality that we must have a constant return on our investment—including how we spend our time and where we direct our attention?

Right after the election, in late 2016, a warehouse fire in Oakland claimed the lives of many artists. I became aware of how difficult it was becoming to step away and process anything, not to mention mourn. I found that it was only by stepping away that I was able to ask questions about what it was I really wanted and how I could act meaningfully.

Both social media and the cult of productivity are seductive, and when we’re caught up in them, we don’t question them. Understanding anything requires perspective and standing outside of it; productivity is no different. Temporarily ascending to a broader, removed view, you might find that you’re struggling in all the wrong ways, or in the wrong direction.

How is “doing nothing” different from meditation?

It certainly shares some of the same goals.

But whereas certain forms of meditation emphasize physical stillness, “doing nothing” for me includes things like wandering and observing.

What is the relationship between our well-being and being unproductive for a part of each day?

When we’re caught up in the idea of productivity, we’re often not thinking about our own well-being. And yet, the “unproductive” part of one’s day is likely the one in which you remember to take care of yourself or even listen to the needs of your mind and body at all.

How do we go about challenging the forces that are disconnecting us from nature and each other?

I think the first step is simply a movement of attention. Addictive as social media may be, it is not difficult for me to move my attention from that to what is happening in physical space. Sometimes this leads to

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meeting other people; I’ve had great conversations with strangers when we were both peering up at the same tree, looking at the same bird.

What do you hope people will take away from the message of your book?

I hope it creates a space in which someone might begin to look at the ways they currently direct their attention and how they might want to change that. I also hope it helps people find each other. Rediscovering one’s bio-region or local history is a great way to meet others who might not exist within your social media bubble.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

by Marlaina Donato

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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of fullbody chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors.

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Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan.

“The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back.

Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.”

William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

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It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy— from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas.

In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction

Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem.

“Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

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Chiropractic and Digestion

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement.

“Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.”

For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”

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We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds. ~Laura Luciano

Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track

by April Thompson

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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork.

“The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State.

“It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.”

Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals.

Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains.

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with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together.

The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles.

For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers.

“To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.”

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The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage.

At Miller Union, Satterfield’s award-winning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food.

Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano.

“Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.”

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Savory Slow Food Recipes

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Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan.

Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more.

Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.

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Glazed Bok Choy with Citrus and Star Anise One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy. I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own. This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal.

Yields: 4 servings

Cauliflower and mustard are both members of the genus Brassica, so it’s not surprising that the seed of the mustard plant is compatible with its big-headed cousin. Try it for yourself in this incredibly simple vegetable roast, which makes a terrific side dish with fish or fowl and is also hard to stop eating straight out of the pan. If you come across the orange, green or purple cauliflower varieties, mix them together for a stunning presentation.

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, washed and trimmed into bite-size florets Heat the oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Whisk in the olive oil.

Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tsp kosher salt

Excerpted from the book Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons, by Steven Satterfield.

1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed Simmer the stock in a large, wide skillet or shallow braising pan over medium heat.

Squeeze the citrus into the pan, then drop in the peels.

Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns and salt, and bring back to a simmer.

Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer.

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They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued.

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~Emily Bach

Paws to Consider Best Friends Waiting for Homes

by Julie Peterson

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ade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house.

To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him. As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently.

During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life.

Fourteen years later, Bubba died, and Breunig knew he would miss the mischievous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs. Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”

ionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige. Emily Bach, public relations and event coordinator at Bishop Animal Shelter, in Bradenton, Florida, has many inspiring stories about adopted shelter animals. “They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued,” she says.

The outdated myth that shelter pets are incorrigible, unlovable animals with

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The benefits of the human/animal bond are manifold, supported by an army of studies that speak to pets’ ability to reduce stress, improve mood and even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research into animal-assisted therapy compiled by the University of California, Los Angeles, details the positive mental, emotional and physical effects of this natural modality.

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Meet Your Match Best Friends Animal Society has a quiz called Paws Like Me (BestFriends.PawsLikeMe.com) to match people with adoptable animals. Shelter workers can also help families select appropriate pets.

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Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “nokill” by 2025—which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury.

In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent.

Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends. org/2025-goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest lifesaving impact.”

Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important. Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.

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behavioral issues no longer holds. Family circumstances—a change of job or residence, death, divorce or illness—can land a confused and well-loved dog or cat in a shelter. Others become accidental strays or are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.

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Getting Ready to Adopt

Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:

Lifestyle: Dogs live 10 to 15 years, cats up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future.

Money: Pets require training, food, toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.

Breeds: Not all pets will be a good match for every home. Personality is key.

Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes

removing potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences.

Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items. Volunteers are a core need at shelters, and it’s work that can quench the thirst for spending time with animals without adopting any of them.

October is National Shelter Pets Month Bring Home a Friend for Life

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

special event Discovering the Science of Self-Healing: An Introduction to Bioregulatory Medicine in the Marion Institute BioMed Programs for a panel discussion with the authors of Bioregulatory Medicine: An Innovative Holistic Approach to Self-Healing.

Bioregulatory medicine addresses the 4 pillars of health, drainage and detox, diet, mind-body medicine, and oral health, using a sophisticated synthesis of the very best natural medicine with modern advances in technology.

A rare opportunity to hear from some of the most brilliant minds in medicine today.

Thurs., Oct. 3 6 - 7:30pm $25/advance, $35/day of; includes a copy of the book. Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St, Plymouth. 508-7480800. More info: MarionInstitute.org.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 Life Gate Grand Re-Opening – 4-7pm. All invited to attend the open house for the launch of the new perinatal programming. Free. Life Gate Holistic Living Center, 66 Boston Rd, Groton.

978-448-0405. LifeGateLiving.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Wholistic Health Alliance Health Fair – 9am3pm. Our annual health fair is back. Learn new ways of health and wellness. Interact, network, and build lasting relationships. Enjoy free gifts, sample services and more. Free. Parish Church, 179 Summer St, Somerville. 603-791-4911.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Fractal Art Sale and Healing Studio Open House – 11am-6pm. Celebrating her new location, Kristi is offering 20% off in-stock energy-in-form fractal artwork. Available as cards, prints, canvas prints, chakra balancing piece. Free admission; art $5-$65. Healing Resonance with Kristi Borst North Shore, 1891 Professional Bldg, 10 Liberty St, Ste 114, Danvers. 207-216-0473.

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Pumpkin Float – 5-8pm. Featuring floating pumpkins, luminaries and fun family activities.

Refreshments, music and child-focused activities will make this a frightfully fun way to celebrate Halloween. Bring your own 8-inch or smaller carved and hollowed out pumpkin to join the float. Free.

Frog Pond on The Boston Common, 38 Beacon St, Boston. More info: BostonFrogPond.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Zentangle Workshop – 9:45am-12pm. The Zentangle Method is an easy to learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. With Natalia deRezendes and Bonnie Lee Luther. $45, tuition and materials.

Center for Spiritual Living Slatersville, One Voice Studio, 411 Central St, North Smithfield. 401323-7664. Register: SlatersvilleRICSL.com.

BioMed Center New England Open House – 4:30-6pm. The BioMed Center is excited to announce that Dr Hennie Fitzpatrick has joined our team of holistic medical and dental experts.

Come take a tour of our facility and discuss your healthcare needs and goals with her. BioMed Center New England, 111 Chestnut St, Ste 1, Providence.

RSVP: 833-824-6633. BioMedNE.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands – Oct 11-13. A rousing socio-political music spectacle which features social activist street bands from all over the world that come together to share their different approaches in merrily instigating positive changes in their communities. Free. Davis Sq & surrounding neighborhoods, Sommerville. More info: HonkFest.org.

Free Introduction to Reiki – 10am-12pm. Learn about the ancient hands-on healing art of reiki, a method used for stress-reduction, relaxation, personal and spiritual growth. Experience a sample treatment (optional) and guided imagery. Free.

Arlington Reiki Associates, 366 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 304, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 781-648-9334 or ArlingtonReiki.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

Boston Food Truck Festival – 11am-5pm.

Featuring 40 food trucks, beer garden, local artisan market, live music, kids’ activities and much more. Rose Kennedy Greenway, Wharf District Parks, Atlantic Ave, Boston. Facebook.com/ events/1745876365558471.

Workshop: Reclaiming Your Body as Sacred – Also Oct 19. 10am-12:30pm. Join Lisa Medley as she teaches you what listening to your body really means, why it is a wealthy resource, how to understand what it is saying, without judgement, and steps to cultivate a positive connection for

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A Physician’s Experience of Mystical Guidance and Near-Death Experience – 10am-12pm. Rod Chelberg, MD and mystic. shares what it was like to enter the spiritual realm. Free. Needham Public Library, Community Rm, 1139 Highland Ave, Needham. RSVP: 617-792-0755. ON.FB.ME/ GreaterBostonIANDS.

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sustainable transformation. The world needs more love; embody the solution. Love offering.

Register: ConcordiaCSL.breezechms.com/form/ MedleyBody2019.

Folk Concert and Book Signing – 2-4:30pm.

Peter Johnson will present a reading from his newly released memoir, The Laughing Lesson.

This illustrated memoir shares Peter’s incredible life story for the first time. A reading and musical performance. $5. Passim, 47 Palmer St, Cambridge. 617-492-7679. Passim.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 Opening Our Doors Day in Fenway – 10am4pm. Boston’s biggest single day of free arts, cultural and educational events. Over 60 activities, performances, tours, music and games.

The kickoff celebration features a kids’ parade with the Hot Tamale Brass Band, performances and free cupcakes, with fun activities for all ages all day. Free admission to several top Fenway museums including MFA. Free. More info: FenwayCulture.org.

Columbus Day Parade – 1pm. Begins at the Boston Public Market near City Hall Plaza and winds through the North End’s narrow streets: Atlantic Ave, Hanover St, Endicott. Marching bands, vintage cars, performers, and floats make this parade a fun celebration of Italian heritage and has been an annual event since 1937.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Gut Health and the Protective Role of CBD – 5:30 & 7pm. Learn about why a broad-spectrum hemp extract rich in CBD may be perfect for your nutrition and well-being. Price of ticket includes a $10 gift certificate to Johnson Compounding & Wellness. Gift certificate expires, 12am, Oct 16. $10. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. Eventbrite.com/e/gut-health-and-theprotective-role-of-hemp-tickets-71097068245.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Amplifying Your Self Mastery: In-Person and Distance Group Healing – 6:30-7:45pm. Guided visualization. Hands-on healing empowerment of self-limiting beliefs, physical and emotional pain, and discordant energies holding you back from the next greater version of yourself. $40$42.50. Healing Resonance North Shore, 1891 Professional Center, 10 Liberty St, Danvers. 978238-9321. HealingBoston.com.

Revolutionary with Author Alex Myers – 7-8pm. Myers will talk about gender identity, weaving his personal journey as a transgender person in with the story of his ancestor, Deborah Sampson, who fought in the Revolutionary War disguised as a man. Free. Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester. 781721-7171. WinPubLib.AssabetInteractive.com/ Calendar/Revolutionary.

the basics of Network Spinal Analysis, the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic.

Get more out of your adjustments and enlighten yourself on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Door F, Ste 250, Newton Upper Falls. RSVP: 617-964-3322.

WellAdjusted.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

save the date Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification Training Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) teaches proven techniques to communicate effectively, build rapport easily, release limiting beliefs, overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression and phobias. Tap into your conscious and unconscious mind.

Oct. 17 - 20 Only $144 to attend with Promo code NATURAL. Holiday Inn & Suites Boston-Peabody.

Register 800-800-MIND EmpowermentPartnership.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 The Teaching of the Four Agreements – 9am3pm. With Revs Natalia deRezendes, Olga Silva and Elizabeth Cardona Vazquez. $90 before Oct 10, $110/after, includes materials, breakfast and lunch. Urban Greens Community Center, 93 Cranston St, Providence. Register, Natalia: 401323-7662 or SlatersvilleRICSL.com.

Workshop: You Are the Way – 10am-1pm. Join Elaine Blais for an experiential and experimental event. Discover your way to all that you desire.

You are the way. Suggested love offering $20.

Register: ConcordiaCSL.breezechms.com/form/ YouAreTheWay.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Adam Stark – 6:45-9:15pm. Research keeps evolving.

We’re learning; questioning old assumptions. Do we need magnesium with calcium? How much?

Do we even need calcium? Yes, D plays a role, but what about vitamin K? Space limited to 60. Free.

Debra’s Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Ave, Concord. Register: DebrasNaturalGournet. com/Events.

Forged in Crisis with Author Nancy Koehn – 7-8pm. Harvard Business School historian, Koehn, spotlights 5 masters of crisis and offers a template by which to judge those in our own time to whom the public has given its trust. Free. Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St, Winchester. 781721-7171.

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PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The Teaching of the Four Agreements in Spanish – 9am-3pm. With Revs Natalia deRezendes, Olga Silva and Elizabeth Cardona Vazquez. $90 before Oct 10, $110/after, includes materials, breakfast and lunch. Urban Greens Community Center, 93 Cranston St, Providence. Register, Natalia: 401323-7662 or SlatersvilleRICSL.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Reiki Level I Training – 9am-7pm. Learn to care for yourself and others with reiki. Reiki is a practical mind-body-spirit healing and meditation practice for all of us with challenges both big and small. Learn the traditional Japanese reiki meditations, how to practice hands-on healing for self and others, the reiki principles, history, and how it promotes mindfulness, well-being and resilience. Comprehensive course manual. CEUs for nurses, social workers & LMTs. $155. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Auburndale. 617244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 The Mouth-Body Connection – 7-8:30pm.

Learn about the intricate mouth-body connection in order to be the healthiest you can be, while reducing harmful exposures. Discuss the best ways to naturally care for your oral health beyond traditional brushing and flossing to eliminate future cavities again and to promote overall health.

Also covers oral health in children, how to reduce cavities, reduce the need for braces, and even perform better in school. $15. Brookline High School, 115 Greenough St, Brookline. 617-7302700. BrooklineAdultEd.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 The Incredible Dr. You Workshops – 3:304:30pm. This first of two workshops breaks down

classifieds BOOKS THE REHABILITATION OF CHRIST – Contents: The Persecution of Early Christian Movements; Disdain and Suppression of Women; Crimes Against Children, etc. 844-576-0937.

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SPIRITUAL SERVICES SPIRITUAL TOOLS TO TRANSFORM OUR PERSONAL LIVES – And help create a world that works for everyone.

A spiritual family that honors all paths to the God of your understanding and can help you experience a personal relationship with the Inner Divine. Sunday Celebration Services, 10-11:15am. 50 Dudley St, Cambridge. CLSBoston.org.

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daily Quincy Market History Tour – Learn about Quincy Market’s central and ever-evolving role in Boston’s history. Meet guide, Linda, at the property directly near Anthem Restaurant.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 4 S Market, Boston.

617-523-1300. Available dates & times: FaneuilHallMarketplace.com.

Private Customized Phone Sessions – 10am7pm. For the month of October, 1-hr customized phone Best Sex & Love Life Sessions are available.

This is your opportunity to ask for and receive any coaching, education and experiential practices in the realms of sex, intimacy and relationships. $150.

978-309-9399. More info: SacredTempleArts.com.

Free Tour of Symphony Hall – 4:30pm select weekdays. Also 3:30pm select Sat. 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.

monthly Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm.

1st day of month. A group designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. People who have been through, or are going through, a similar circumstance can do more than sympathize with you, they can relate to what you are going through and keep you from feeling alone. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBeFearFree.com.

sunday Support Group for Spouses and Family Members – 9-10am. 4th Sun. Is your spouse or family member a cancer patient or survivor? Please join our monthly support group led by the husband of a cancer survivor. Free. Generations, 129 E Main Plaza, Webster. 508-987-3310. PinkHippy.org.

Sunday Celebration Service – 9:30-10:30am.

Change your thinking and change your life through an hour of uplifting music, affirmative prayer, meditation and an inspiring message.

All welcome. Love offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick.

More info: ConcordiaCSL.com or Facebook.com/ ConcordiaCSL. Celebration Service – 10-11:15am. Meditation, 9:45am. Service followed by fellowship. Free.

Center for Spiritual Living of Greater Boston, 50 Dudley St, Cambridge. 617-947-2743.

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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, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMkt.com.

monday Martial Arts for Kids at BMAC – 5pm, Mon & Wed. Also 9:30am, Sat. Fun, confidence, coordination and self-defense in a supportive, student-centered class. Classes for ages 3 to teens. Boston Martial Arts Center, 161 Harvard Ave, Ste 4E, Boston. 617-789-5524. For cost: BostonMartialArts.com.

Peace Circle – 6-7pm. 1st Mon. Want to experience greater peace? Join us as we explore different aspects of peace through music, meditation and poetry and how to put it into practice within yourself, relationships, community and the world.

All welcome. Facilitator, Gina Colvario-Krupka, RScP. Love offering. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, 292 W Shore Rd, Warwick. 401-5805800. More info: Gina@BelieveInYouToday@ gmail.com. ConcordiaCSL.com. Facebook.com/ ConcordiaCSL. Free Guided Meditation – 6:15-6:45pm.

Experience different HypnoMeditations (prerecorded by Richard Lanza) each week.

HypnoMeditation takes you on a journey to states of expansive inner calm which allow for personal transformation and healing. Free. Open Doors, 395A Washington St, Braintree. 781-843-8224.

OpenDoors7.com.

Nia-Somatic Fitness – 7:30-8:30pm. Nia is for everyone. A blend of dance, martial arts and healing arts set to great music and led by Brown Belt instructor Alice Heller. $15. Om Namo Center, 21 Belmont St, Cambridge. 617-620-7654.

AliceHellerDance.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. $5 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, Tremont & School sts, Boston. 617-227-2155.

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Weekly Divine Meditation – 6-7pm. Experience a powerful guided meditation lead by Bhavna, the Golden Light Goddess. No two meditations are ever the same. Drop-ins encouraged. $10. Bhavna’s Wellness Group, 512 Main St, Penthouse Ste, Shrewsbury. 508-970-5620.

BhWellnessGroup.com.

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Reiki Healing Sessions – 7-9pm. Reiki and energy healers offer their services free of charge.

To broaden the spirit of free care and community services to others, please make a donation in any amount for each healing you receive. Donations sent to a variety of local charitable causes. Open Doors, 395 Washington St, Braintree. 781-8438224. OpenDoors7.com.

wednesday Restorative Yoga – 12-1:30pm. Yoga for breast cancer patients, survivors and their families and caregivers. Please see the yoga page at website, under services, for more information. Free for patients, survivors and caregivers. St. Vincent Cancer & Wellness Center, 1 Eaton Pl, Worcester.

508-987-3310. PinkHippy.org.

Guided Meditation – 2pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Guided meditations for relaxation and healing are intended to assist you release your stress and anxiety. Relaxing body and mind can improve your overall well-being. Free for patients, survivors and caregivers. Generations, 129 E Main Plaza, Webster. 508-987-3310. PinkHippy.org.

Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – Free admission after 4pm. Donation suggested. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. mfa.org.

Music Therapy with Laughing Drum Circle – 6:30-7:30pm 1st Wed. Music can help reduce pain, relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting.

It can relieve stress and provide an overall sense of well-being. Join in and drum up good energy.

Free/patients, survivors and caregivers; $10/other.

Generations, 129 E Main Plaza, Webster. 508-9873310. PinkHippy.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Weekly Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? There is a solution.

Come to a meeting. Free. St. Brigid’s Parish Center, 1995 Massachusetts Ave, Rm 10, Lexington. 617610-3748. FoodAddicts.org.

Meditation on Twin Hearts and Pranic Healing – 7-8:30pm. Meditation on twin hearts is a lovingkindness meditation. Come together as a group to bless the Earth. Reduce stress, boost your energy and receive healing. Donation. Workbar Boston, 711 Atlantic Ave, Boston. 857-529-7804.

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Public Open Night at the Observatory – 7:30pm, Fall/Winter; 8:30pm, Spring/Summer. 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. Space limited, reservations recommended. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. bu.edu.

North Grosvenordale. 508-987-3310. More info: PinkHippy.org.

thursday Free Night at the ICA – 5-9pm. The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston.

ICABoston.org.

SRR Thursday Night 4.06 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 Bar, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race.

Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs, 6 times per academic year. A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Phillips Auditorium, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. More info: CFA.Harvard.edu/publicevents.

friday Watertown Mall Walking Club – 9am. Meet the club leader near Carter’s. Start with stretching exercises followed by a walk through the mall.

Occasional guest lectures. Free. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968.

Watertown-Mall.com.

Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga for breast cancer patients, survivors and their families/ caregivers. Free/patients, survivors & caregivers; $10/other. JOYashanAH, 915 A Riverside Dr,

SoWa First Fridays – 5-9pm. 1st Fri. Over 60 galleries south of Washington St and at the Artist’s Guild, nearby businesses and restaurants open their doors to give you a chance to experience the vibrant South End arts community. Free. Start at 450 Harrison Ave, follow gallery lights around the neighborhood. SoWaBoston.com.

Community Reiki Clinic – 7-8:45pm. 1st Fri. Receive a 30-min reiki session by appt.

Appointments start at 7, 7:35 & 8:10pm. If you have been curious about reiki, schedule a session. $15.

Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St. Auburndale.

617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org.

saturday Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Weekly Meeting – 8-9:30am. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone.

Today, there is a solution. Join us. Free. Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover. 617-610-3748.

FoodAddicts.org.

Restorative Yoga – 8:15-9:15am. Yoga for breast cancer patients, survivors and their families/ caregivers. Free/patients, survivors and caregivers.

Oxford Community Center, 4 Maple Rd, Oxford.

508-987-3310. More info: PinkHippy.org.

featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers. 719 Washington St, South Easton. SimpsonSpring.com/saturday-market.

ISGO General Online Sharing Session – Thru Oct. 7-8:30pm. For near-death experiencers, spiritually transformative experiencers and other extraordinary experiencers to meet online, to learn, share and grow. Regular admission $5/ subscriber free. 919-383-7940. Online. More info: ISGO.Lands.org/Events.

SAVE TIME Check to make sure your event is still on schedule before you go.

The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am2pm. Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs. Stop in to browse or take in our

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DENTIST DENTISTRY BY DR. DAVID Amparo M. David, DMD 563 Main St, Bolton, MA 978-779-2888 BoltonDental.com

We look beyond our patients’ teeth in order to improve both their smiles and their quality of life. Our practice offers full preventive services: biological, holistic, functional dentistry, ozone therapy, reconstructive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, dental sleep medicine, implant dentistry, in addition to TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders) therapy. See ad, page 19.

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Dr. Shah is certified in Invisalign and has experience with CAD/ CAM digital technology. He has become increasingly knowledgeable about the mouth-body connection and is excited to offer holistic options to his patients. See ad, back page.

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Dr. G. Robert “Bob” Evans, DMD 493-495 Main St, Groton 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com Health-focused general dentist at Groton Wellness specializing in biological dentistry, oral surgery, chelation therapy and safe mercury removal. Groton Wellness is a 26-chair dental practice, incorporating functional medicine, a detoxification spa, an organic cafe, and energy medicine center promoting total wellness. See ad, back page.

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Dr. Jean Marie Nordin, DDS, IBDM, ND 493-495 Main St, Groton 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com Health-focused general dentist, integrative biologic dental medicine and naturopathic dentist specializing in biological dentistry, oral surgery, sleep solutions, chelation therapy and safe mercury removal. Certified trainer of Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) developed by the Benson-Henry Institute in conjunction with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nordin now teaches staff and other healthcare providers. See ad, back page.

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Specializing in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Kaplan uses the latest technology available to diagnose and treat infants as well as children and adults. In 2015 he was instrumental in developing the first in the country “Infant Laser Frenectomy” training class through the continuing education department at Tufts Dental School and is an international leader in the field of dental laser surgery. See ad, page 19.

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Bridgitte is experienced and passionate about helping individuals improve their well-being with food and lifestyle changes. Specialties include gastrointestinal issues, inflammatory conditions, anti-aging and weight management although she has worked with people of all ages with many diseases. See ad, page 9.

FUNCTIONAL ORTHODONTICS GROTON WELLNESS

Dr. Samantha Bogle, DMD, MDS 493-495 Main St, Groton 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com Functional orthodontist specializing in orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics, braces and Invisalign. Dr. Bogle loves creating beautiful smiles for her patients with a specific emphasis on early treatment in children to improve facial growth and development. She believes focusing on the airway, proper breathing and early structural intervention can reduce the need for orthodontic treatment later in life. Prevention is key. See ad, back page.

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Your Wellness Scout provides coaching, resources, and tips to set wellness goals and integrate sustainable solutions and practices without tipping the work, life, family balance.

HORMONE BALANCING FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE GROTON WELLNESS Dr. Henri Balaguera, MD 493-495 Main St, Groton 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

Functional medicine doctor and clinical director of Groton Wellness. Specializes in functional medicine, chronic and infectious disease, autoimmune disorders, functional nutrition, pulmonary disorders, sleep issues, cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunction, natural hormone replacement and preventative medicine.

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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

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JAW PAIN (TMJ) DR. YASMIN’S TMJ SLEEP CENTER 284 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 617-684-1883 YasminChebbiDMD.com

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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 ad, page 9.

BOSTON MARTIAL ARTS CENTER 161 Harvard Ave, Ste 4E, Boston 617-789-5524 BostonMartialArtsCenter.com

The Boston Martial Arts Center has been actively training and teaching in the Boston area for over 25 years. We have grown from a small, dedicated group of practitioners into a full-fledged martial arts school devoted to training quality individuals in the best martial arts and self-defense available anywhere. See ad, page 9.

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GROTON WELLNESS Candace Scholl, ND 493-495 Main St, Groton 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

Dr. Scholl is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in MA and NH treating patients of all ages using scientific, research-based naturopathic medicine as the foundation. Finding the root cause of chronic and autoimmune diseases. She specializes in craniosacral therapy, detoxification, bio-identical hormone therapy, Lyme disease, diabetes, anti-aging, joint disorders, adrenal fatigue, thyroid disorders, endocrine imbalance, epigenetic assessment, cardiovascular health, digestive health, cognitive imbalances, arthritis and more.

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Perinatal services and resources include acupuncture, therapeutic massage, psychotherapy, energy healing, integrative health coaching, perinatal yoga, perinatal support groups, lactation support services, and labor and postpartum doula services. See ad, page 17.

PHYSICAL THERAPY NEWTON PHYSICAL THERAPY 383 Elliot St, Door F, Ste 250 Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464 617-916-1655 NewtonPT.com

Manual physical therapy which includes craniosacral therapy incorporates the mind-body connection for holistic healing which is essential for effective treatment of chronic pain and/or stress.

Effective manual therapy treatment for acute or chronic pain or injury enables therapeutic exercise to be significantly more effective for rehabilitation. See ads, pages 2 and 7.

PRANIC HEALING CENTER FOR PRANIC HEALING

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