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Contents 22 LIVING LONG & WELL

Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

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Feeding the Immune System

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Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 16 eco tip 17 health briefs 18 global briefs 20 community

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY/ HOUSATONIC VALLEY Publisher Nicole Miale

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appy New Year! I hope your holiday season was filled with love, friendship, laughter and grace. Welcome to 2020, a new decade and year beckoning with opportunity, challenge and promise. This time of year is one of reflection and planning for many, the first of a new set of blank pages on which to write a new story for yourself.

As part of my own reflection, I had a conversation with a friend recently about the veracity of the old adage, “When you know better, you do better.” Both of us noted several occasions when we absolutely possessed the information needed to make better choices, yet we didn’t make those Nicole Miale choices. Both of us marveled about how, when confronted with serious health issues and told, “If you do not make these changes, you will die,” it’s remarkable how fast we set the necessary changes in motion. It turns out not wanting to die is a pretty powerful incentive!

That got me thinking about the role worry and fear can play in our lives. While frequently viewed as negative emotions, in an acute situation it turns out these can actually be catalysts for beneficial behavioral change. Often we spend energy and time in an anxious state, worrying about things that don’t really matter or may never happen, measuring our activities by an imaginary scorecard of perceived value. At the same time, we live in willful denial/ignorance about self-actionable things that truly do have a huge impact on our well-being. Our focus can become so warped and externally oriented that we may miss critical internal cues trying to tell us what we truly need to do to keep ourselves safe and healthy.

The good news is there is so much we can do to help ourselves feel better when we’re ready to do better because we know better! The articles in this month’s edition are devoted to supporting that kind of effort. We offer practical and empowering articles about how to live longer and healthier lives, including cultivating properly functioning immune systems, improving fertility and engaging with the essential natural environment. Particularly inspiring is the story of hikers in their 80s (and older) who walk five to 10 miles per day as both healthy exercise and a way of staying active in community. They are great examples that the best way to stay well is to avoid falling ill in the first place!

Step into this new decade with a well-ordered priority list: you come first and everything and everyone else comes next. It may sound selfish, but as the saying goes, you can’t pour from an empty vessel. You will be better able to serve others if you’re serving yourself well. Don’t wait until you fear death to make hard adjustments to improve your well-being. Start now… in the only moment you’re sure to have.

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news briefs

CT Runners Fend Off Climate Change

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assionate about saving the planet, Steven Barrett of East Hartford has committed to raising awareness of climate change—and $3,500 in donations—by running 50 miles over three consecutive days along a single-track trail near Grants Pass, Oregon. The Climate Run: Rogue River event takes place May 8 to 10.

Steven’s sister, Lisa Barrett, also will participate.

The funds raised by Barrett will support three nonprofits dedicated to climate change solutions and advocacy: 350.org, WRiSE (Women of Renewable and Sustainable Energy) and Youth Voices for the Planet.

After completing six marathons, 10 half-marathons and 10 triathlons since 2006, the Climate Run will be Barrett’s biggest challenge yet. “While the daily mileage and wilderness conditions are daunting,” he says, “this is something that I can do to support Mother Earth. It’s a big deal for me, but a relatively small challenge compared to the problem of climate change.”

A licensed massage therapist and registered nurse, Barrett also was recently certified to deliver Marconics Energy Healing, which is designed to “trigger profound spontaneous healing and alignment with the Higher Self.”

As a thank-you to Natural Awakenings readers who donate $50 or more on his Climate Run webpage, Barrett will offer a complementary session of Marconics, massage or foot reflexology. Otherwise, they can choose to receive one entry into a drawing for every $10 donated. One winner will be drawn for every 20 entries.

Visit Earth-Runner.com for more details or to make a donation. Valid email address must be included to receive free session or notice of winning. Contact Steven Barrett at 860-656-6733 or CrowBarr64@gmail.com.

Women for Sobriety Meet in Fairfield

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Women for Sobriety (WFS) self-help group now meets regularly in Fairfield. Open to all women who sincerely desire to stop drinking or using drugs, the group meets every Monday from 10:30 to 11:30am.

Founded in 1975, Women for Sobriety is separate from the Alcoholics Anonymous program, but members can use both programs for extra support. The WFS New Life Program is based on Thirteen Acceptance Statements, which encourage emotional and spiritual growth and act as a guide for women to embrace positive lifestyle changes. The New Life Program is extremely effective in helping women gain and maintain sobriety.

WFS has certified moderators and chat leaders leading mutual support groups online and in person, as well as phone volunteers available for one-on-one support. Any woman seeking an abstinent New Life is welcome to join WFS, and all expressions of female identity are welcome.

For more information about the program or the specific location of the Fairfield meetings, contact Joy Herbst at Joy@JoyHerbst.com.

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Accolades for the Westport Farmers Market

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he Westport Farmers Market has been named the 10th best farmers market in the country, and the sixth best in the Northeast, by American Farmland Trust.

Additionally, it garnered the third best spot in Connecticut.

“It is such an honor to be recognized by our shoppers, vendors and AFT as one of the top markets in the nation,” says Lori Cochran-Dougall, executive director of the market. “AFT gets that farmers markets matter at a time when farms are diminishing and threatened by development.

Farmers who participate in markets are staving off development and succeeding where others, unfortunately, are not.”

The best markets were chosen as part of AFT’s 11th “Farmers’ Market Celebration,” which rallies community support for local food while raising awareness about the loss of America’s farmland. The contest ran from June through September and featured social media users using the hashtag #onmyfork to share their stories about farmers markets across the country.

“From our Chef-at-the-Market competition to our community programming, WFM tries to go above and beyond to ensure all people have access to clean food grown by farmers they know by name,” Cochran-Dougall says. “One of our original founders, Paul Newman, would be proud of AFT’s recognition.”

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New Women’s Networking Group in Woodbury

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Women Empowering Women networking group has launched in Woodbury, meeting the first and third Wednesday of each month.

By committing to meet regularly, members form trusting relationships in the all-women, one-industry group, where they learn about each member’s products and services so they can pass on a business lead or referral when asked. “One-industry” means that only one person representing a business niche will be allowed to join the group.

Some industries are more diverse and can be represented in different fields; for example, insurance might be represented by a number of people—one who represents car insurance, another home insurance, a third for health insurance, etc.

Women Empowering Women Now Woodbury currently has representatives in the following industries: yoga, fine art and home furnishings, home and auto insurance, fitness training, and metaphysical shop. The group is looking for members representing computer repair, HVAC, tutors, nursing, spas, salons, massage, chiropractic care, counseling, and many more. Claim your industry by attending meetings and submitting your application.

For more information, call 203-558-5025. Meeting location: Ready To Exhale, 107 Main Street North, Woodbury.

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ptimum Regenerative Care in Bethel just celebrated its six-month anniversary and has added exosome protocol as part of its ongoing commitment to help patients maximize their bodies’ innate ability to heal and repair themselves.

As we age, our bodies have a harder time healing, so they need extra help. Regenerative medicine involves using allograph tissue from a young, healthy source, which contains growth factors, cytokines, proteins and mesenchymal stem cells. Practitioners introduce them into the body via localized injections, which may help repair nerves, tendons and tissue damaged by arthritis, injury, age or disease.

Stem cells have been used throughout the world safely and effectively for almost 30 years. Clinics in the U.S. began using them about five years ago. The FDA cleared stem cells in 2017 and continues to highly regulate the industry.

Optimum Regenerative Care specializes in degenerative and arthritic joints, but the clinic also offers a whole-body anti-aging protocol using exosomes. Exosomes, considered by many to be the next generation of stem cell therapy, are cell-derived nanoparticles that play a pivotal role in cell-to-cell communication. The protocol allows practitioners to harness and isolate the exosomes without the need for live stem cells. Exosomes facilitate more applications because they cross the blood-brain barrier. Research shows they also help systemic inflammatory conditions.

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Experiencing ourselves as pure energy for even one minute is the ultimate “reset button” to relieve stress and improve focus. The 9-Breath Method, a signature technique taught to over 50,000 live people at Qi Revolution, allows for this transformation. Oxygen retention and pulsation of breath is the secret of the masters and few courses offer this level of comprehensive instruction.

Primack, a 20-year qigong practitioner, healed himself of lifelong asthma and through his workshops has helped others discover the secrets of maximizing their own healing potential. During the first day, instructors teach guests level one qigong healing and breathing applications as well as food healing to reverse disease. Days two and three will feature hands-on healing and powerful breathing applications.

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HCP Meeting to Feature Natural Awakenings’ Publisher Nicole Miale

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he Holistic Community Professionals (HCP) will hold their first Regional Breakfast/Brunch/Speaker meeting of the new year on January 26 from 11am to 2pm, which will feature Natural Awakenings’ publisher Nicole Miale as the event’s member-speaker. Miale has spent more than a decade supporting holistic business owners in the area as they launch and expand their practices; she will share some “tips and tricks” for success with all the attendees.

“I’m looking forward to the chance to address the group about opportunities available in Natural Awakenings, as well as how being an active member of a group like the HCP supports individual businesses as well as the whole community,” Miale says. “I’ll cover some common missteps I’ve witnessed over the years and provide some specific guidance about getting the most from any marketing you’re putting in place for the new year.”

This networking event includes a full buffet breakfast for all attendees (breakfast must be purchased in advance). The cost is $32 for non-members/guests and $26 for HCP members, which includes sales tax and gratuity. The breakfast menu includes: seasonal sliced fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, housemade granola and muesli, scrambled local farm-raised eggs, crispy applewood smoked bacon, herbed crispy home fried potatoes, orange juice, freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated LavAzza coffee and Mighty Leaf fine teas. Doors will open at 10:30am and there will be a display table available for business cards/brochures.

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Westport Police Fleet Goes Green

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estport has purchased a fully electric 2020 Tesla Model 3 for its police fleet, the first by a Connecticut police agency. The 310-mile-range electric vehicle will be outfitted with all the necessary police equipment, according to Police Chief Foti Koskinas.

In addition to being environmentally friendly, Koskinas says the car offers superior performance, five-star crash ratings and industry-leading collision avoidance technology as compared to the town’s typical squad cars.

While the initial purchase price of $52,290 was higher than the $37,000 the department would normally spend on adding another Ford Explorer to the fleet, Koskinas said he expects to more than make up for that in fuel and maintenance savings over the life of the vehicle: The Department of Energy’s fuel economy calculator shows the Police Department’s cost per mile will be $0.040. The fuel cost for a Ford Explorer is $0.127 per mile—a projected savings of $13,770 in the first three years alone.

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Brookfield’s SOPHIA Plans Mid-Winter Workshops

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t SOPHIA Natural Health Center in Brookfield, practitioners employ the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine combined with the modern science of naturopathic care to create a natural health program that is patient-specific.

The group’s goal is to improve patient health and educate them on all the factors that influence health, wellness and disease. To that end, the Center will host a series of classes, open to the public, in the next couple of months.

From noon to 1pm on January 18, the Center will host a hands-on workshop on “Trigger Point/Acupressure for Pain and Stress Relief.” Attendees will learn what trigger points are, how to locate them and how to relieve them quickly and easily, to ease the symptoms of ailments including fibromyalgia, osteo-arthritis, neck and low back pain and PMS.

From noon to 1pm on January 25, you can attend the lecture “Natural Solutions to Eliminate Migraine Headaches.” The discussion will cover common causes of headaches and how to prevent them from returning, natural therapies such as acupuncture, pain relief supplements and dietary suggestions, and three tips to achieve permanent migraine relief.

From noon to 1pm on February 8, discover the answer to the question, “What is Your Chinese Medicine Pattern Diagnosis?”

Learn the importance of pattern diagnosis, how it is determined and what it means for your health. It will include demonstrations of pulse taking, tongue observations and more.

From 7 to 8:15pm on February 18, learn how to “Heal Your Heart with Natural Medicine.” This lecture is designed to clarify the world of preventative cardiovascular care including cutting-edge testing, the heart healthy diet, nutrients for heart health, the relationship between stress and heart attacks and much more.

All workshops and lectures are $10 per person, with all proceeds donated to local charities.

Please RSVP to ensure your spot by calling 203-303-9833. Location: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 51.

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Set Your Spiritual Curriculum in Westport

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o you want more peace, joy and harmony in your life and relationships? If so, you may want to check out the new “Spiritual Curriculum for Living” course at the Transformation Center CT in Westport.

Promising to help you grow, evolve and transform, the course will teach you to access and begin to understand the gifts and guidance from your inner world; experience greater self-awareness and spiritual connection; release energy that is not serving you; and explore the possibilities that await you so you can live a fearless life full of meaning.

Course facilitators Mataji Katie Augustyn and Radha Cathy French, through teachings and practices, will help students let go of judgment, fear, shame and guilt. Augustyn is the Spiritual Head of the Transformation Center CT, a certified professional coach, master healer of One Light Healing Touch, and a certified shamanic practitioner. She has an MA in organizational leadership from the Graduate Institute and hosts the “Katie Augustyn Spiritual Connection” television show. French is the Spiritual Head of the Mahavatar Babaji Mystery School of New England, a certified professional coach, a certified instructor and master practitioner with One Light Healing Touch, a certified practitioner in alchemical hypnotherapy and a certified shamanic practitioner.

This course is open to anyone who is interested, and will meet from 10am to 5pm on January 12, February 2, March 8, April 5, May 3 and June 7. Cost is $180 for one class; $480 for three classes; and $840 for all six.

For more information, call Katie at 203-820-3800, email TransformationCenterCT@gmail. com or visit TransformationCenterCT.com. Location: Transformation Center CT, 7 Reimer Rd, Westport. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 53.

Women’s Retreat in Lakeside

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oin passionate master teachers Sheryl “Shannie” Fatse and JoJo Keane for A Soul Revolution, a two-night women’s retreat and workshop at Camp Washington on March 6 and 7. The pair will guide attendees through a process of personal evolution into divine action.

Learn to listen to the voice of the heart to find your soul’s spark and calling; learn practices designed to help you identify and break Sheryl Fatse through inhibiting and limiting blocks; build self-trust through curiosity and vulnerability with the loving support of sisters; wake up to who you need to be and find strength to do what it takes to achieve your best.

Attendees will be open to receive offerings of sacred sound healing by firelight, with Aria Chimes in the secluded lodge; forest bathing on a sacred site; rejuvenation through yoga-inspired movement and Mighty Rest yoga meditation; and free time for art expression and JoJo Keane integration.

The cost is $435 for a single and $375 (per person) for a double. Cost includes delicious, healthy meals including Sunday brunch. Check-in begins on March 6 at 3:30pm.

Last year’s event sold out quickly, so reserve your space today.

To make a reservation, call 860-567-9623 or visit CampWashington.org. Location: Camp Washington, 190 Kenyon Rd, Lakeside. See ad, page 33.

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Marconics Practitioner Training in Wallingford

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or those interested in becoming a Marconics practitioner, the next area training will take place on February 22 from 9:30am to 5pm and February 23 from 9:30am to 4:30pm at Divinely Rooted Yoga Studio in Wallingford.

This training is an opportunity to begin your journey back to Source: “Everything that came before has been in preparation for this moment, a step along the path. This is ascension! Scale the Mountain and claim soul sovereignty.”

For more information, call Julie Oakes at 203-533-9633 or email SNETeachers@ Marconics.com. To register, visit Marconics.com/level_1_providence_ri.html.

Location: Divinely Rooted Yoga Studio, in Hidden Gem on Main, 33 N Main St, Suite D, Wallingford.

203 TLC 203-856-9566 www.203TLC.com Energy Healing/Meditation/Tarot Beth Leas 25+ Years Experience Private Sessions, Workshops, Events In-person or by phone bethleas.com 203-856-9566

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203 TLC is a community of accredited health and wellness providers offering a wide variety of services and products. Founded in 1997 by Beth Leas, the TLC Tribe is Fairfield County’s largest holistic health resource - a vibrant and growing community of over 90 Members, committed to living consciously and offering healthy lifestyle opportunities. We offer high quality private sessions, products, workshops, classes and resources designed to help you live life well.

Hypnosis/Active Dreaming Thea Litsios, CHy Healing Tree Wisdom Norwalk and Stratford HealingTreeWisdom.com 203-693-1493

Spiritual Counseling Katherine Gray Silvan, LMSW Clear Light Spiritual Counseling Interfaith Minister, Reiki Master Inspirational Speaker katherinesilvan.com 203-912-5252

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Looking for a relaxed group of professionals offering a supportive community, free networking events, many affordable marketing opportunities, and FUN? We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, at Valencia Luncheria, 164 Main St, Norwalk, CT, from 8:30 -10:00am.

Come the first time as Beth's guest - and if you find your time with us worthwhile, we invite you to become a TLC Member. Please RSVP to Beth Leas at: 203-856-9566 (call/text) orTLCBethLeas@gmail.com so she can reserve your place.

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Cloth Versus Disposable Diapers

The Bottom Line on Eco-Friendly Baby Care Taking care of newborn babies in an eco-friendly way can have a significant impact on both our environment and the little ones’ health. Treehugger.com reports that disposable diapers, made from a blend of plastic and wood pulp and often encased in additional plastic, remain for an estimated 200 to 500 years. A baby uses between 5,000 and 8,000 diapers before being potty-trained, generating 18 billion diapers annually in the U.S. alone.

Further, a recent study by the French agency in charge of food, environmental and occupational health and safety says disposable diapers have been linked to allergic skin reactions and difficulties with potty-training because kids can’t detect as easily when they’re wet.

It’s also cheaper to go cloth instead of the disposable route.

Consumer Reports estimates parents spend $1,500 to $2,000 for disposable diapers before their child no longer needs them.

GreenBabyGuide.com attests that the most affordable cloth option—prefolds plus covers—can cost as little as $243 over 2.5 years, which includes washing and drying expenses.

Tips for washing cloth diapers at AllAboutClothDiapers.com include using a prerinse/wash that “agitates, spins and drains”

(and to do a longer wash cycle if they aren’t getting clean), using the longest available hot wash cycle and an appropriate amount of water for the load size because “too much water, they are just ‘going for a swim’; too little water and they won’t be able to move, and therefore won’t get clean.”

The Beginner’s Guide section of ClothDiaperTales.com provides advice on choosing from different types of new cloth diapers and covers, which are better for overnight use, what to do about leaks and how many diapers new parents might need to get started. It includes a chart comparing the pros and cons, average cost and some of the most popular, current brands, covering pre-fold, fitted cloth, snap-in/allin-two/pop-in, pocket and all-in-one cloth diapers.

The nonprofit Real Diapers Association (RealDiapers.org) organizes local advocates and activists for cloth diapers via a member-supported resource center that plans campaigns, trains organizers, distributes educational information and supports local groups. Local Real Diaper Circles involve users with knowledge and tips to make cloth diapering more accessible and acceptable to parents.

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Eat Fermented Dairy to Lower Heart Risk Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers from the Netherlands that analyzed data from nearly 8,000 Australian women over a 15-year period.

The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research. “In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.

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Munch More Nuts to Stave Off Weight Gain Chomping on more nuts daily keeps the pounds at bay, according to research published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Using records from three long-term longitudinal studies spanning 20 years and including nearly 300,000 health professionals, the report from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—was linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Swapping out a serving of meats, refined grains or desserts for half a serving of nuts was associated with staving off weight gain of between 0.9 and 1.5 pounds in any four-year period.

A consistently higher nut intake of at least half a serving a day was associated with a 23 percent lower risk of putting on 11 or more pounds and becoming obese in the same timeframe. No such links were found for eating more peanut butter. The researchers suggest the high fiber content of nuts can make a person feel full longer, and that that the fiber also binds well to fats in the gut, affecting a greater discharge of calories.

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Sea Turtles Skew Female

Scientists warn that as the Earth gets hotter, sea turtle hatchlings worldwide are expected to trend dangerously female. The West African island of Cape Verde is home to a sixth of the planet’s total nesting loggerheads, and 84 percent of youngsters are now female, researchers from Britain’s University of Exeter stated in a July report. “Males here could vanish in two or three decades,” says Adolfo Marco, a Spanish researcher.

“There will be no reproduction.”

Sea turtle eggs that incubate in sand below 81.86 degrees Fahrenheit produce males, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while nests in the mid-80s create a gender mix. Temperatures higher than 87.8 degrees effect 100 percent females. In Cape Verde, the sand temperature has risen about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1964. Populations in Florida and Australia are also showing dramatic sex imbalances, casting the shadow of extinction over the ancient species. Sea turtles can live for 100 years and lay more than 1,000 eggs. They are polyamorous, and one male can fertilize dozens of females.

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A collection of 18 papers published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco indicates that climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections. One recommendation is for regulators to penalize banks that lend money in areas that have been hit by disasters, yet have not taken steps to protect themselves against similar future disasters. Banks could also be rewarded by regulators for financing projects that leave communities less vulnerable to flooding or other hazards.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell wrote that the Fed takes “severe weather events” into account in its role as a financial supervisor. The San Francisco branch of the Federal Reserve, responsible for banking oversight across a major swath of the American West, wrote in March that volatility related to climate change has become “increasingly relevant” as a consideration for the central bank.

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Renewable Energy Should Speed Progress

The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030. Its 810-page annual World Energy Outlook also notes that even though offshore wind farms, solar installations and battery-powered cars keep getting cheaper, they aren’t progressing fast enough to slash global greenhouse gas emissions and bring global warming under control because the world’s appetite for energy keeps surging.

Bright spots include large, offshore European turbines that can harvest the stronger and steadier winds over the ocean; electric car factories in China; and new building codes and fuel economy standards.

Africa currently poses about 40 percent of the world’s potential for solar energy, but has less than 1 percent of the world’s solar panels.

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The microplastics were smaller than five millimeters and rarely larger than a grain of sand. Most of them, he says, were microfibers, the hair-thin threads shed from common synthetic textiles like polyester and nylon.

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Hartford Family Institute Celebrates 50 Years

Creative and Innovative Psychotherapy Supports Human Transformation

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artford Family Institute’s Center for Healing Arts has created an approach to psychotherapy, known as HFI Body-Centered Psychotherapy, that balances emotions, energy and body with healing and spirituality.

The center is celebrating 50 years of providing individuals, couples and families with its cutting-edge approach to psychotherapy while training hundreds of new practitioners in this innovative modality.

Co-founders Stuart Alpert, PsyD, LCSW, and Naomi Lubin-Alpert, PsyD, LMFT, met while working at Child and Family Services in Hartford and providing psychological services to school systems in eastern Connecticut. They joined forces with two other therapists, George Rogers III, PhD, and Ron Long, LCSW, to form what eventually became Hartford Family Institute. Prior to the current training program, Alpert had developed a training program in marriage and family therapy, which became the first family therapy training program in Connecticut. The center began expanding with a few grad20

uates of the training program becoming associates of HFI.

“As our reputation grew, we were invited to begin training programs in Germany, Kansas City and New York City, and intensive summer workshops were held throughout the U.S. and Canada,” says Alpert. Still, although couples, families and students responded very positively to the work and training, he had the sense that there was a way he could go deeper with clients to create more profound and lasting transformation.

Trainings began spontaneously and organically. “I would do a workshop on something we’d learned, and students would take it in and then ask, ‘What’s next?’,” says Alpert. In response to that question, additional phases of training were developed.

As time went on, Alpert and Lupin-Alpert realized something deeper was happening. It was the early days of humanistic theory and the pair began to integrate the techniques of Gestalt and Bioenergetics, along with developmental psychology and attachment theory, into

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a new form of body-centered psychotherapy. “Eventually what we had studied became the basis of an integrated understanding and approach to transformation at the core of our being,” says Alpert.

“The original name of the therapy was Body-Oriented Gestalt Therapy. We were on the forefront of a paradigm shift in emotional and physical healing.”

In the mid 1990s, Sylvia Gingras-Baker, MA; Donna Baker-Gilroy, PsyD, LPC; and David Gilroy, PsyD, LPC, graduates of the training program and former associates of HFI, were invited to become equal partners—legally, emotionally and in terms of personal power. “The therapy, training program and our personal growth continues to this day,” says Lupin-Alpert. “We are involved in a never-ending process.”

Two of the key differences between their innovative approach and the conventional psychotherapy in which they were all initially trained is the relationship to resistance (also known as the shadow) and recognition of the importance of supports, which was an integral part of the system they use and teach. “It was a common belief that it was enough to work with an individual and define the issue they were presenting,” says Baker-Gilroy. “What we came to understand is that without proper supports in place, lasting change could not occur.”

Alpert says that resistance to change is often misunderstood: “We understand that resistance is an individual’s ally, created as a result of the impact of abuse, and it eventually becomes the way we protect ourselves. We further understand that pressuring resistance doesn’t work because it feels as if our very survival seems at stake. We’re interested in approaching resistance respectfully, helping clients integrate new forms of safety and support.

“It’s all about energy. All of us understand how blocked energy creates physical pain and illness, so we are focused on identifying and removing the emotional and spiritual blocks that prevent the individual from healing.”

Lubin-Alpert agrees and adds, “What happened to someone in their childhood will either support or undermine the person

later on in their life. We want to help shift the energy so the molecules of health vibrate freely at the higher frequency. The goal is to release darker, denser energy to make more space for the light.”

The partners all see clients in private practice, teach and conduct supervision with students/associates. Alpert, Gilroy and Baker-Gilroy have also written books. They continue to study various philosophies and teachings, integrating Native American, Buddhist and other principles into the work they do and train others to do. They are always seeking the edge of what has been done, with an eye toward combining and adapting principles that support each other, no matter their origin. “For example, we studied with a teacher named Steven Gallegos from New Mexico, who has put together a system for integrating Native American power animals and Eastern philosophy,” says Gilroy. “It is a unique way of looking at things, which seems to resonate with many.”

“Our work is transformative at the core,” says Alpert. “We are interested in energy and how we form characterological patterns. We want to heal illness and relationships; to do that we are really healing whole beings.”

“All healing is done when a person is met with acceptance,” says Gilroy. “We have diverse backgrounds and practices but we all include our spiritual practice in who we are and what we do.”

The approach has served them and countless others well. In 2000, the Institute was growing out of its space, so they purchased the building next door. Their renovations of that building

earned them a first-place award for historic renovation from the Town of West Hartford. Their larger events take place in space rented from the church across the street and the synagogue behind their buildings.

The Professional Training program currently has 53 students. It is available to licensed psychotherapists and other professionals such as energy healers, nurses and bodyworkers.

Additionally, interested individuals without a need for professional training can participate in the Human Relations program, which includes the same lecture material but a different group experiential component. Both programs meet every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 9pm. There are multiple phases to the professional training program; individuals typically sign up for one year at a time after completing an application and participating in an intake interview.

A three-day winter workshop is scheduled for the second week of January at the Guest House in Chester; this event is open to the public with no prerequisites. A six-day workshop is planned for mid-summer at the Drury Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

For more information about The Hartford Family Institute or to make an appointment, please call 860-236-6009, email Info@HartfordFamilyInstitute.com or visit HartfordFamilyInstitute.com.

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We know caloric restriction extends life.

But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.

According to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, even our first environment—the womb—can spawn diseases later in life if pregnant women are exposed to air pollutants, pesticides and the toxic stress of poverty.

Learning From the “Blue Zones”

In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as

LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

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t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food.

Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration to anyone wanting to age well.

Smith’s story underscores the findings of researchers that have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond our control. However, the most critical ingredient seems to be our daily habits.

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outliers: In truth, longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck.

For example, some individuals may be born with genes that confer longevity, but be unlucky due to where they live.

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that life expectancy varies by zip code. That’s because where we live influences how we live, predicting access to healthful food, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and stress-relieving green spaces such as parks and gardens. Genes are important, but our social and physical environments play a greater role in predicting our “healthspan” —the essence of a long and healthy life.

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heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S.

Buettner has identified the “Power 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians living in the five designated Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California.

Regardless of genetics, the following behaviors can help anyone slow the aging process and improve quality of life: n Eat a plant-based diet. n Stop eating when 80 percent full. n Practice stress reduction techniques.

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n Find a sense of purpose. n Engage in physical activity throughout the day. n Consume moderate amounts of alcohol with food and friends. n Join a faith community, regardless of denomination. n Belong to a social network that engages in healthy behaviors. n Share love and time with children, parents and partners.

Survival of the Fittest

Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missou-

hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.”

LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 post-menopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some even participate in weightlifting competitions.”

“We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteopenia based on pre- and post-bone density

DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefitting from a strong network of social support.

Finding Inspiration

Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, was inspired to make a change nearly 50 years ago when her 3-year-old daughter teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an innocent game of tag. She knew she had to make a change.

She tried diet pills, fad diets and other quick fixes, but realized they were worthless. However, each evening Smith

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ri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the January 2020

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tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness.

Following his advice, Smith began eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle

by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step—finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.”

In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.

Eating Well, but Not Too Much

Food is a major contributor to both

Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms. ~Eve Van Cauter quality of life and life extension. Global and national recommendations to eat more fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing added sugars and sodium, all help reduce our risk for life-shortening diseases. The plant-based Mediterranean diet consistently rises to

the top for its health-fortifying benefits.

However, in contrast to our Western culture’s practice of eating until belt-busting full, Blue Zone Okinawans practice hara hachi bu—eating until one is no longer hungry, but stopping before feeling full.

“We know caloric restriction extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor recommends intermittent fasting, eating only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce caloric intake.

Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, has researched the impacts of both intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm on how our bodies handle calories.

She recommends a “prolonged nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight and stave off such diseases as Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related cancers. Most significantly, she found that a 13-hour nightly fast reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 breast cancer survivors in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study.

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Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep as unproductive time, but it’s a “biological requirement for life.”

In fact, it is one of the three pillars of health, along with good nutrition and exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago. “Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle.

They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms.”

No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth.

Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives.

Despite our virtual social networks, real human connection is vital for physical and mental health. According to a report in the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous as smoking for heart disease and stroke risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for a community garden plot, yoga or dance class, or host regular potlucks or game nights—these just might be among the best prescriptions for staying young.

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that support the immune system, such as our white blood cells, take up a role in resisting intruders. Ours is a finely tuned system, presenting one line of defense after another.

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he new year brings new opportunities: perhaps a new start on goals we have been pondering, or maybe a new angle on something we previously hoped to accomplish. This time of year also follows occasions when many of us have been celebrating the holiday season with family and friends, including exposure to the colds and the flu shared by those around us. The body’s ability to address those challenges—bacteria, viruses, toxins—is dependent on our immune health. Refreshing your defense system and boosting your immune health is a great way to start fresh in the new year!

Our Finely Tuned Machine The complex network of cells and tissues that work together to keep us healthy is a collaborative effort to defend our bodies.

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invaders from entering the system. The physical and mechanical barriers include the skin and mucous membranes—for example, the layers of cells that line the nose and the mouth. The mucous helps to trap and expel bacteria, viruses and toxins. The nasal hairs help to trap particles, and the tiny hair-like structures in the respiratory tract help to move invaders back out.

Our bodies are also equipped with chemical barriers, such as pH levels, more often thought of as the level of acid in the stomach. The pH level on the skin, based on the production of oil and sweat glands, also offers protection against potential intruders. Defense molecules within the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, in addition to those on the skin, provide additional protective mechanisms. The GI tract, as well as other entryways into the body, contains hundreds of different species of microbes, which offer additional forms of protection. These same microbes also assist in the digestive process.

Should any of the invaders pass through these barrier systems of defense, additional chemical and molecular defenses

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However, let us not take the immune system for granted. Our day-to-day lifestyle and habits can significantly affect the health of our immune system and consequently how well we feel, and function, every day.

How can we improve our immune health? The three most basic lifestyle habits that influence immune health are diet, exercise and sleep. Additional lifestyle factors that affect immune health include maintaining a healthy weight, the use of tobacco products, consumption of alcohol, stress management and, of course, hand-washing.

Start With Your Diet A diet rich in natural colors is a great place to start. Consume a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, typically rich in antioxidants, to support your ability to resist infection. Think colorfully and include fruits such as the broad range of berries, citrus fruits, apples and papaya. Include vegetables such as kale, spinach, arugula, sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and beets to support your immune system. Incorporate approximately two to three cups of vegetables daily in your diet.

Other foods, such as garlic, onions or any of the wide variety of mushrooms, including button and shiitake mushrooms, have been found to have antimicrobial and immune-enhancing properties and are easy to add to the diet. They can provide a significant boost to your ability to resist infections; adding them to winter soups is a simple way to include these nourishing foods in your diet.

Foods to limit in the diet are those that are largely empty calories and contain high percentages of refined flours and added sugars. These are generally found in prepared foods, like holiday cookies, candies and pies.

Maintaining a healthy weight is another key factor in supporting immune health. Addressing dietary choices and

incorporating exercise into daily lifestyle habits can go a long way in helping to achieve a healthy weight.

Limiting alcohol intake can reduce the risk of a variety of health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and is a sound strategy to support overall immune health.

Get Moving Adopting a habit of exercise in your daily life is important for supporting your immune system, in addition to achieving and maintaining an appropriate weight and reducing the risk of a whole host of conditions and diseases. Taking a walk each day, or a series of short walks, can boost immune health. For motivation, measure your walks by distance or time, count your steps with a handy counter built into your watch or phone or make a pact with a friend to walk daily. Join and use the gym, find a pool and swim regularly, take a yoga class or try any other of a multitude of ways to simply get moving.

Get Some Shut-Eye, Too Although we may think of it as simply a passive activity, sleep plays a critical role in supporting the immune system. Without adequate sleep, we are more vulnerable to infections and diseases, in addition to simply feeling fatigued. Experiencing deep sleep, as well as ensuring an average of seven hours of sleep each night, has been found to support health in ways that reduce the risk of a broad range of health conditions and diseases. Sleep hygiene habits that foster the ability to fall asleep, get deep sleep and wake up refreshed are important to maintaining a healthy immune system.

Beware Stress Managing stress is another important strategy in supporting immune health.

While we cannot eliminate all the stressors in our lives, the ways in which we respond to those stressors can make a significant difference in our overall health. Regular physical exercise, breathing exercises, practicing meditation, mindfulness, grati-

tude, incorporating spiritual practices and developing and maintaining supportive relationships are all tools that can help us to cope with the stressors we encounter.

And the Not-So-Little Things Avoidance of all forms of tobacco products, including smoking, vaping and chewing, also reduces the stress on the immune system.

Last, but certainly not least, be vigilant about hand-washing. Be mindful of ways that viruses and bacteria are shared in day-to-day actions and interactions, such as a sneeze or a cough; minimizing exposure is a critical part of prevention.

Start the new year right by putting into practice some of these strategies to boost your immune health and reduce risk of infection. A few changes in your lifestyle and habits can make a significant difference!

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body are seamlessly connected, emotional trauma, such as a miscarriage, loss of a child, a difficult childbirth, guilt over an abortion and other factors can block conception. A study published in Fertility and Sterility, a publication of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, shows that women who participate in a mind/body program while undergoing IVF treatments have a significantly higher pregnancy rate than those who do not (52 percent versus 20 percent).

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When a doctor offers the diagnosis of unexplained infertility, women may want to look deeper to find the root cause of what blocks their preg-

nancy. There are other ways—beyond the strictly physical approach—to enhance fertility if nothing else has worked.

Here’s why there is hope: Unexplained infertility is, in almost every case, explainable, but the reason may not be medical. Unexplained infertility is often rooted in conscious and subconscious fears. If these underlying reasons are ignored, it may cost couples thousands of dollars for fertility treatments and/or years of waiting without holding a baby in their arms.

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impact her career, and that she wouldn’t be able to handle her career, her marriage and being a mom. When her fears were released and her mind was reset, she changed her thoughts and became pregnant in four months.

Reconnect with Your Body A lot of women become so focused on what’s wrong with their bodies, they disconnect from themselves emotionally. This can happen because they have been through so much trial and error while trying to get pregnant. Try this exercise daily to reconnect your body and mind: Before you go to bed, and just after you wake up, place one hand over your heart, and think about someone you truly love (it could also be a pet). Then place your hand over your belly, and imagine that same love you just felt in your heart, and give it to your belly (or your womb). Next, start connecting from your heart to your belly.

Do this for a week and you’ll notice a shift as you start to feel more connected to your body.

Unexplained infertility is often rooted in conscious and subconscious fears. If these underlying reasons are ignored, it may cost couples thousands of dollars for fertility treatments and/or years of waiting without holding a baby in their arms.

The 80/20 Fertility Rule of Pleasure A recent study shows that women with higher levels of the stress biomarker have a two-fold increased risk of infertility. That is why the “Rule of Pleasure” is so important. Trying to get pregnant can destroy your life balance: You may feel as if your life is on hold and your relationship with your husband is strained because nothing is fun anymore, and lovemaking is a chore.

Many women feel they always have to do more. They deprive themselves in service to others and don’t realize deep down they are unhappy. They struggle because they have placed so many restrictions on themselves. There is no more joy. But pleasure and relaxation make your body healthier. For once, skip the workout, sleep in late, drink your favorite Starbucks coffee. Go for a fun walk downtown and shop in your favorite store. Buy something super feminine. Go out and have a glass of wine with your husband on your date night. The stress of trying to do it all perfectly works against you. Give up the perfection syndrome and instead apply the 80/20 Fertility Rule of Pleasure.

Have fun! Loosen up. Babies love to come to happy moms!

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GREEN THERAPY Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

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or clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him, sitting by a babbling brook, watching squirrels gather nuts or the sun slowly set, breathing in the piney air. “There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest,” Dymond says. “Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being.” Children, too, readily respond: “Getting a child outside into nature can bring life back into their eyes. Every day I see this happen.”

The sweeping Santa Barbara beach is the office of clinical psychologist Maria Nazarian, Ph.D., as she accompanies clients on hour-long barefoot walks that might include a mindfulness exercise, goal-setting and meditation—all while watching waves foam, pelicans glide and sun-sparkles on the water. “When we feel connected to the world around us, we experience more joy and belonging, less

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depression and less anxiety, all of which increase our thinking, creativity, well-being and generosity,” she says.

Their practices, known as ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, are an outgrowth of a ballooning branch of psychology known as ecopsychology, which investigates the critical links between nature experiences and human well-being. In examining such matters as our neurological responses to nature, how climate change and weather disasters lead to anxiety and depression, how nature deprivation affects children, and why nature can produce transcendent awe, the field is reshaping the way that therapists and doctors help both adults and children heal.

Ecopsychology is a relatively new discipline. Little more than two decades ago, historian Theodore Roszak pointed out in Psychology Today that in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, one of the most-diagnosed categories involved sex: “In mapping sexual dysfunction,

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Now, as the planet’s dire plight becomes a source of mounting concern, that professional neglect is rapidly changing. The field of ecopsychology has produced more than 100 authoritative studies linking nature to not only physical, but mental health. Researchers have found that spending time in nature settings helps lower stress, anxiety and depression, boosts positive mood, improves resilience and immune response, increases life expectancy, decreases anger, reduces blood pressure, eases computer fatigue and enhances energy, concentration and cognitive functioning.

Recently, Danish researchers found that children raised in the least-green neighborhoods were 55 percent more likely to develop a serious mental illness than children that grew up in the greenest neighborhoods, regardless of social standing, affluence or parental mental illness. A British study of nearly 20,000 people published in Scientific Reports concluded that spend-

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Putting these findings in motion, doctors, therapists, naturopaths, nurse practitioners and other health providers are increasingly suggesting and prescribing time in nature, especially for children.

As of July 2018, there were 71 provider-based nature-prescription programs in 32 states, potentially involving hundreds of thousands of patients, according to a survey by the Institute at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Ecopsychology research programs are opening at medical centers and universities, and ecotherapy classes are being added to academic degree programs for therapists. Major health insurers are financing pilot programs to measure timein-nature outcomes, and electronic health records are starting to include nature prescriptions, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Happily, it’s a therapy that can be self-prescribed. After Laura Durenberger, who blogs at ReduceReuseRenewBlog.com, gave birth to her son, she found symptoms of her generalized anxiety disorder at an all-time high, and ultimately linked it to rarely leaving her house. When she goes too long without being outside, she says, “My anxiety spikes. I am irritable.

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Now, even during the fierce Minneapolis winters, she is dedicated to spending half an hour a day in nature: “After my time outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearheaded than before I started.”

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’m a volunteer trail supervisor for the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference. Now in its 99th year, the Trail Conference has more than 2,000 volunteers and maintains over 2,150 miles of public trails in the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area. When I became a supervisor two years ago, one of the first things I noticed was that I was among the youngest people in our regional meetings.

I was 61 at the time.

Another thing I noticed was how quickly I made new friends there. I began hiking with other people more frequently. These new friends and I shared many qualities: a love of nature and the outdoors; the need to give back; and the endurance to go out on a trail maintenance hike carrying, in addition to the usual knapsack and water, tools like saws, pruners, clippers, crowbars and hammers.

As the volunteer engagement manager for the Trail Conference, Kendra Baumer attends multiple meetings per month with numerous trail supervisors, and she can attest to the unique energy of this community.

“I’ve been at several volunteer meetings where I’ve heard it said, ‘Hiking and working on trails must be the elixir of life— just look around the room!’” she told me.

Kendra also reminded me about Robert Ward, who received the Trail Conference’s dedicated service award last spring, at the age of 91. Robert served the Trail Conference since 1950 in a variety of roles, including trail supervisor and Queens Trails Council chair. He retired in November, after 69 years of service.

Some Members of the Over-80 Club My first call after deciding to write this article was to Roland Breault, a volunteer from my territory. Roland is 87 and attributes his health and happiness to his time spent hiking and in nature.

“I started hiking in my early 60s, when I retired,” he said. “I currently hike three days a week for about three hours a day and still do some unofficial trail maintenance. The trails and nature are my savior and spirituality. I feel the presence of God when I’m out in the mountains.

I don’t take medication, and I know that all the oxygen and movement keeps me young and active. Plus I am sustained by the people I run into on the trails.”

Bob Ross joined the Trail Conference more than 50 years ago, when he stumbled across its office on Madison Avenue. Lots of hiking followed.

When his wife, Janet, developed an inoperable brain tumor, Bob became her sole caregiver—a commitment he kept for the next 34 years. He offers three bits of advice for anyone in the trenches like he was: Take care of yourself first, get a dog to break the tension, and maintain a trail. His choice was the Orange Trail, part of the High Mountain system in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, which was only two miles from his home. This way he could get back if Janet needed him.

At 83, Bob reports that he feels fantastic. He walks five to 10 miles a day.

After Janet died, Bob discovered the joys of fundraising at the Trail Conference and elsewhere, and he expanded his trail maintenance to include the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve. At 83, Bob reports that he feels fantastic—he walks five to 10 miles a day, now primarily on New York City streets. After 25 years of annual checkups, his doctor continues to give him a clean bill of health, with less than a 2 percent risk of death from heart disease over the next five years.

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need to make achieving a delicious, healthy diet not just attainable, but affordable, too.

Here are some key points to assist you in your efforts to make change this year: Reflect on what you already know.

A Road Map to Conscious Eating

Set Goals, Not Resolutions

by Jennifer Ponte Canning

Need help staying on track throughout the year?

Here are some tips to make achieving a delicious, healthy diet not just attainable, but affordable and sustainable, too.

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ere we are again at the start of a new year, promising ourselves that this year we really will eat healthier. Most of us will not keep that promise—at least not for more than a week or two. Then we’ll beat ourselves up about it for a few months before starting the cycle all over again.

Why does this pattern keep repeating? It’s because we’re jumping into the deep end before learning how to swim.

Sure, we might tread water for a while, but before long, our arms will get tired and we’ll end up back-floating to the shal-

low end. Real change comes gradually.

“I always make goals, not resolutions,” says Fairfield County resident and certified health coach Maia Lagerstedt, author of Conscious Shopping: Making Decisions About What You Eat and How You Buy It. “Start with something small, like ‘I’m going to eat more green vegetables.’”

Lagerstedt encourages her clients to begin by adding good food to their diets, rather than taking out all the bad stuff right away. She also asks them to focus on what they already know about their relationship to food. Then she gives them tools they

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Acknowledge your weak points—such as an addiction to sweets—along with any adverse reactions you have to certain foods.

“I really believe that just about everyone knows what they should and shouldn’t eat,” says Lagerstedt. “I tell them to take some time to reflect on what they know. For instance, I’m sensitive to wheat, so I don’t eat bread. Your body knows what makes you feel good.”

When given a choice between readily available produce (such as freshly cut carrot sticks) and packaged, processed foods, many people will naturally gravitate toward the healthy option. Their bodies crave the nutrients within. The reward for making the right choice is a feeling of wellness in place of the usual sugar crash or stomachache brought on by the wrong one.

Take inventory of what you have in your pantry and fridge.

Back when Lagerstedt was a “starving writer,” working for journalist’s wages at The Fairfield County Weekly, each Sunday she would sit down with a piece of notebook paper and a pencil to plan her meals for the week. The first step was to take note of what was already in her pantry and her refrigerator.

“I figured out that when I didn’t do that, I’d spend about 35 percent more on groceries,” she recalls. “I’d buy more than I needed of something I already had or realize too late that I had run out of a crucial ingredient. I had a low budget, but I liked good food—so this is how I shopped.”

Later, she would take clients shopping and personalize the process for them, helping them create their own weekly menus. Many recommended that

she share her methods and her recipes in a book. The result is Conscious Shopping, which contains shopping tips, worksheets for grocery lists and meal plans, and original recipes designed with leftovers in mind.

Plan a healthy, balanced menu around a few key ingredients.

Take time to think about how you can use these ingredients in different ways throughout the week. Find recipes that maximize their use, especially the leftovers.

“Go for the bigger chicken,” Lagerstedt recommends.

“Don’t think of it as only one meal; there are tons of things you can do with one chicken. You can roast it, then you have all these leftovers you can use for dishes like curried chicken salad and homemade chicken soup.”

Even produce can have a starring role in a string of meals.

For instance, an armful of red bell peppers can yield such dishes as stuffed peppers, roasted peppers, red pepper vermillion stew, and Lagerstedt’s red pepper salad with black olives and feta.

Make a list from that menu.

Be sure not to buy more than you can use in any given week.

If possible, go for fresh, organic and locally sourced meat and produce, in only the amounts called for in your menu. Be aware of what food will keep in the fridge for a few days, and what needs to be consumed right away. Don’t let the lure of grocery-store specials and volume discounts at big box stores lead you astray.

“A lot of times, we go for the ‘buy-one, get-one-free’ deals.

I tell people: If you go to a big box store and get nine bunches of broccoli or something, you’re just not going to eat all that before it goes bad,” Lagerstedt says.

The key to successful conscious shopping is to stick to your list, and your menu, no matter the temptations you encounter in the aisles or at the register. Lagerstedt acknowledges “it’s going to take a little practice,” so keep your expectations realistic and be kind to yourself if you veer off course. Eventually you’ll get there. Just “don’t forget to have fun.” along the way.

For more inspiration, visit Lagerstedt’s blog “Just One Bite” at Conscious-Shopping.com.

Jennifer Ponte Canning is a freelance writer from Fairfield County who appreciates all the menu-planning help she can get to keep her two teenage sons from “starving!”

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GUT CHECK Feeding the Immune System

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by Julie Peterson

educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting sunlight are all known strategies for improving the body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the most important factor in building a rock-star immune system is nutrition. Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness.

Ground Zero: The Gut

About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions of bacteria.

It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing illness or disease.

Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria. “The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction.

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salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease.

A Czech Republic study on food additives found that gut microbes that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.”

And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting their functions and triggering inflammation.

Getting away from processed food cravings can be a challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost.

Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit and eventually eliminate the cravings.”

Eat the Rainbow

Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category.

“A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the rainbow for those who are busy.”

Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal studies have linked to immune system damage.

Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria.

“The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPE Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

photo by Jennifer Davick

Turmeric is the darling of the anti-inflammatory spices. For best absorption, it should be combined with pepper. This soup gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, but other nondairy milk can be used instead.

Yields: 4 servings 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 garlic clove, peeled 1¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp ground cumin 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the leek, and sauté until it just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper and cumin, and sauté to lightly toast the spices, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.

Using an immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot until smooth.

Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro, heat through, and serve.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Excerpted from the book The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System, by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook.

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WHEN OLDER PETS GET QUIRKY Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

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s dogs Unfortunately, little research shown similar plaque and cats has been done regarding this buildup in the brain. get older, “Unfortunatecondition, so we can only they may slow ly, little research has down or have oth- hope to use human studies to been done regarding er physical issues. gather information that will this condition, so we Some experience can only hope to use help our affected pets. cognitive decline human studies to ~Dennis W. Thomas which resemgather information bles Alzheimer’s that will help our disease in humans. It presents differently affected pets,” says Dennis W. Thomas, in every pet and can include numerous DVM, a holistic veterinarian in Spokane, symptoms that begin gradually, someWashington, and author of Whole-Pet times just seeming like quirky behavior Healing: A Heart-to-Heart Guide to Coninstead of a disease. necting with and Caring for Your Animal

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome Companion.

(CDS) can affect dogs or cats, and there is

With no test available for CDS, pets currently no known cause or prevention. are diagnosed by excluding medical and Progress has been made on Alzheimer’s behavioral problems that can resemble research in humans, with neurologists having the ailment. discovering that plaque buildup in the Signs to Watch For brain does not cause the disease: That is Issues that could point to CDS include: the immune system’s response to the disease. Necropsies on dogs with CDS have n Confusion or disorientation: standing

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in a corner, difficulty walking through doorways, walking in circles or trouble following familiar routes n Decreased activity: sleeping excessively, seeming withdrawn, lack of grooming, loss of interest in toys, people or food n Restlessness, anxiety or compulsiveness: waking often at night, whining or yowling, new fears, pacing or constantly licking n Attention seeking: wanting to be near humans and showing high distress when left alone n Incontinence: soiling the house after previously being house-trained n Irritability or aggression: growling/ hissing or biting without cause

These troubles could also be indicative of a treatable condition, such as a urinary tract infection or an injury, so it’s essential to have the pet examined.

Caring for the Patient While CDS will continue to alter brain and nerve function, there is some hope for pet lovers faced with the diagnosis in the early stages. Thomas recommends a natural approach that includes diet modification, filtered water, vitamin and herbal supplements, and eliminating stress. Diffusing calming essential oils can be helpful for dogs (and humans), but is not recommended for cats.

Kathryn Sarpong, DVM, a veterinarian at Metro Paws Animal Hospital, in Dallas, also recommends dietary changes to her patients. “Recent studies have shown that medium-chain triglycerides may be helpful, and they are in some senior pet foods. Supplementation of melatonin may help with sleep-wake cycles.”

Anxiety often becomes part of the animal’s new normal, but pet parents can help cats and dogs with this by keeping them as active as possible, introducing new toys and interacting. “Keep your dog’s mind active by providing games and opportunities for play. Daily walks provide not only exercise, but also mental

Keep your dog’s mind active by providing games and opportunities for play.

Daily walks provide not only exercise, but also mental stimulation. ~Lisa Lunghofer stimulation,” says Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D., executive director of The Grey Muzzle Organization, in Washington, D.C.

Pets with anxiety or pain may benefit from cannabidiol (CBD) products. Clarissa Valdes, a homemaker in Homestead, Florida, has a 15-year-old cat with CDS. Minini would wander around in the house, looking lost. Then, the all-night howling sessions began. “We started to

worry that she was in pain,” says Valdes.

However, a veterinarian diagnosed CDS. “The vet suggested medication, but I wanted to go in a natural direction,” says Valdes, who started Minini on CBD oil.

The cat finally slept through the night. A month in, Minini is doing better overall.

With time, CDS patients may lose hearing or sight in addition to experiencing a progression of symptoms. “Make sure your home is predictable and safe,” says Lunghofer. Use gates to close off stairs or move furniture or other items that could be hazardous.

Prevention on the Horizon

Because inflammation caused by an inappropriate diet is the underlying problem of most chronic diseases in pets, Thomas believes that prevention for CDS is possible. “Feeding a non-inflammatory, species-specific, balanced diet that is fresh and not heat-processed is critical,” he says.

In addition, he advises his patients get probiotics, digestive enzymes, omega-3s and antioxidant nutrients. Vaccinations, when necessary, should not contain heavy metal preservatives. “The goal is to keep the gut and immune systems healthy, avoid toxins that affect the nervous system and minimize environmental stress.”

Julie Peterson writes from her home in rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Sound Bath – 7-8pm. With Eileen Byrne, Reiki Master, Sound Healing Therapist. Sonic journey

using high vibration instruments to help you enter a deep state of relaxation. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket for maximum comfort. $20. Rivers Edge Healing Center, 5 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook. 203448-6242. ReikiAndSoundTherapy@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Holistic Chamber of Commerce – 6:30-8pm. The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is a community coming together in support of a cause. The HCC offers the opportunity to network with other like-minded business professionals and is committed to offering the tools and support you need to expand your business. January topic: Setting Your Goals with Only One. Snacks and beverages provided. First 2 meetings are Free. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Unit 121, Monroe. 203-5185808. Monroe@HolisticChamberOfCommerce. com. HolisticchamberOfCommerce.com/monroe.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Reiki Second Degree Workshop – 10am-5:30pm.

With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (22 years). Learn to send distance Reiki healing, deepen use of Reiki for others and yourself. Two powerful energy connections from Gigi’s short Japanese/ Usa Lineage. Two manuals and certificate. $215.

Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk.

203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net.

AngelHealReiki.com.203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net. AngelHealReiki.com.

Goddess Circle of Seasons: Cerridwen – 2-4pm.

Come experience the Goddess as a way to attune to each season’s unique energies and your own spirit.

Meditate, play, learn about a different Goddess for each season, and share. We will meet 4 times during the year. $30/in advance; $35/day of event. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642.

Info@Yogaspace-CT.com. Yogaspace-CT.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Reiki Second Degree – 10am-5:30pm. With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher (22 years). Learn to send distance Reiki healing, deepen use of Reiki for others and yourself. Two powerful energy connections from Gigi’s short Japanese/Usa Lineage. Two manuals and certificate $215. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150.

AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net. AngelHealReiki. com.203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet. net. AngelHealReiki.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Ancient Wisdom: Overview of the History of Yoga – 1:30-3:30pm. With Karen Pierce and teacher trainees in the Yoga studies workshop.

Qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit. Overview of the history of yoga, Ayurveda and Shamanism. $39. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642. Info@Yogaspace-CT.com.

Yogaspace-CT.com.

markyourcalendar BECOME A MARCONICS PRACTITIONER! Saturday, February 22 • 9:30am-5pm & Sunday, February 23 • 9:30am-4:30pm Begin your journey back to Source. Everything that came before has been in preparation for this moment; a step along the path.

THIS IS ASCENSION! Scale the Mountain and claim SOUL SOVEREIGNTY. Registration: Marconics.com/Level_1_Wallingford_CT.html Divinely Rooted Yoga Studio located in Hidden Gem on Main 33 N Main St, Suite D, Wallingford Contact: Julie Oakes 203-533-9633 or SNETeachers@Marconics.com

markyourcalendar ALBERTSON MEMORIAL CHURCH UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, January 4 and February 8 Spiritual, Psychic & Healing Fair • 11am-4pm • $35+ Sunday, January 5 Extended Healing Sunday Service • 11am-1pm

(30 mins extra healing-service typically ends at 12:30pm)

Sunday, January 12 Special Spiritual, Psychic & Healing Fair Fundraiser (after Sunday Service) • 1-4pm • $35+ Sunday, January 26 Chakra/Energy Levels with Elena Cantavero 1-3pm • $25/Members; $30/Non-Members Friday, January 31 • 7-9pm Saturday, February 1 • 9:30am-4:30pm & Sunday, February 2 • Service 11am-12:30pm and Post Service Discussion 12:45-1:30pm Mediumship Training with Rev. Richard Schoeller, NST-Session 1 Three Session Course-Total Cost is $750

ONGOING EVENTS:

Sundays Service • 11am-12:30pm Bereavement Group for Parents • 1-2pm Wednesdays Spirit Speaks – Developing Psychic & Mediumship Abilities with Rev. Ana Reluzco 7-9pm • $20 Cancelled events will be posted on our website Email: Info@AlbertsonChurch.org Website: AlbertsonChurch.org Facebook: Facebook.com/ AlbertsonMemorialChurchofSpiritualism Meetup: Meetup.com/ AlbertsonMemorialChurchofSpiritualism January 2020

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markyourcalendar ongoing events ENERGY HEALING FOR THE EMPATH WORKSHOP Self Healing Techniques and Survival Skills for the Empath Workshop covers the components of being an empath, in addition to teaching self-healing tools and techniques to assist empaths in living a balanced and healthy way.

Workshop is taught one on one

by Private Appointment.

Call Jessica at 203-916-8381 or e-mail: HunterHealingHands@hotmail.com.

Visit HunterHealingHands.com for more information.

markyourcalendar A YEAR OF HEALING IN 2020 With Dr. Eilis Philpott Soul Healing Journey, LLC

We will meet one weekend a month for 12 months. We will spend Friday evening together and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The 2020 dates are: January 10-12 • February 7-9 • March 13-15 April 3-5 • May 1-3 • June 12-14 • July 10-12 August 7-9 • September 11-13 • October 9-11 November 13-15 • December 11-13 I will share with you what I have learned from trainings, from life and from guidance in a way that integrates the various modalities.

By the end of this 12 months of training you will have catapulted your personal, professional and spiritual journey into the stratosphere.

Location: 415 Howe Ave, Shelton Investment: Early bird rate until November 15 - Pay in full $4,800 or pay quarterly $1,200 or pay monthly $400 Regular rate - Pay in full $6,000 or pay quarterly $1,500 or pay monthly $500

sunday Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 9:30-10:45am.

Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/ level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-5210359. HCC.Yoga.Wendy@gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

Satsang Meditation – 9:30-11am. Satsangs are wonderful spiritual and community gatherings of like-minded people. Satsangs with Shanti Mission Healers are filled with music, mantra, meditation, spiritual instruction/discourse and spiritual blessings to help you reset, recharge and get ready for the week ahead. By donation. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@ gmail.com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

New Beginnings in Community Sunday Service – 10am. Join this group of spiritually minded people embracing and honoring all world religions, belief systems, cultures and traditions. Free. Mystics By The Sea, 394 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-980-6272.

NewBeginningsInCommunity.Weebly.com.

Family Meditation Program – 10-11:30am.

Second and fourth Sunday. Ages 4-13. While the adults are meditating in the main building, young people can connect with others in their age-group, learn about mindfulness, compassion toward self and others. 203-244-3130. MMKeeler@gmail.com.

ReddingMeditation.org.

NOTE: If you take advantage of the early bird rate and make the initial payment you will be locked into that rate for the year.

Monthly Mystical Market – 11am-4pm. Third Sunday. Psychics, mediums, intuitives, CT artisans, vendors and holistic practitioners. Free admission, vendors prices vary. The Ruby Tree, 670 Main St S, Woodbury. 203-586-1655. Christina@ TheRubyTreeCT.com. TheRubyTreeCT.com.

Karma Community Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Fourth Sunday. Our monthly donation-based class. Bring a non-perishable food donation and enjoy an hour for your mind, body and spirit. The Ruby Tree, Sherman Village, 670 Main St S, Woodbury. 203-586-1655. Christina@ TheRubyTreeCT.com. TheRubyTreeCT.com.

monday Vinyasa Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic sequence of poses that is one of the most popular styles of yoga in the U.S. This type of practice involves synchronizing the breath with a continuous flow of postures. $20. Soul Synergy Holistic Wellness Center and Spa, 1492 High Ridge Rd, Ste 6, 2nd Fl, Stamford. 203-814-1355. SoulSynergyWellness111@ gmail.com. SoulSynergy.org.

Heart Speak – 11am. Start your week off relaxed and invigorated. Listen to this 2-minute audio which inspires and uplifts, a part of you that speaks inspiration, wisdom, and happiness. Rotate to another GEM each Monday you will feel refueled and refreshed.

Contact@heartspeak.life. Heartspeak.life.

Celebration Service – 10:30am-12pm. With Rev. Shawn Moninger. Inspiring message supports your spiritual unfolding with thought provoking, soul -healing topics and uplifting music. By donation.

Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Fl, Norwalk.

203-855-7922. Office@UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness. A simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

markyourcalendar QI REVOLUTION February 1-3 Be a part of the largest qigong event in North America! $199 for three days of life-changing experiences, exercises and information.

Registration required. 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyforSoulHealing.com 46

Sunday Albertson Memorial Church Service – 11am-12:30pm. Join us for inspirational sermons, meditation, energy healing and messages from Spirit. By donation. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203-637-4615.

Info@AlbertsonChurch.org. AlbertsonChurch.org.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 10-11:30am.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness.

A simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

​To Register: Choose an option to pay (full, quarterly or monthly) and make that first payment.

Be prepared to commit to one full year of healing.

Sunday Morning Meditation – 11-11:45am.

Experience stillness and peace, establish a regular practice, reduce stress and tension and enhance health and well-being. Meditation class for beginners and experienced meditators. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-521-0359. HCC.Yoga.

Wendy@gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley Edition

Downtown Hartford Marriott 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford Call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution to register. eNaturalAwakenings.com

Reiki Share – 7:30-9:30pm. Fourth Monday. With JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT. Practice Reiki in a small group setting. Share experiences and help each other develop in a safe, fun environment while providing a wonderful, relaxing, rejuvenating experience. $20. Registration required. Turning Point Healing Arts and Education Center, 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield. 203-438-3050. TurningPointReiki.com.

tuesday Slow Yoga – 10-11am. With Lella Ilyinsky. Class is set to a slower pace and may include elements of restorative yoga, yin yoga and foundational flow sequences. Beginners welcome. $18/class; $16/senior.

Valley Spirit Cooperative and Wellness Center, 6

ongoing events Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. 860-619-2788.

Info@ValleySpiritCoop.com. ValleySpiritCoop.com.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 12:30-2pm.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness.A simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Monthly Information Sessions at The Graduate Institute – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an info session every 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Graduate Institute. Please contact us to let us know that you’ll be attending. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.

Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga – 6-7:15pm. This nurturing and fun gentle yoga class is designed to strengthen, stretch and embrace the changes in a woman’s body during and after pregnancy. Soon to be Moms and recent Moms will learn what poses are appropriate for them, as well as meditation and breathing techniques to promote concentration, relaxation and renewed energy. $20. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642. Info@ YogaSpace-CT.com. Yogaspace-CT.com.

NAMI Support Group – 6:30-7:45pm. Third Tuesday. A place where families and friends of individuals living with mental health challenges can come together in a safe and compassionate forum. Meetings are confidential. Free. Rowayton United Methodist Church, 5 Pennoyer St, Norwalk. 203-428-6864.

ClaudiaDevita1123@gmail.com. NAMISouthwestCT.org.

wednesday Power Yoga/Vinyasa – 11am-12pm & 5:30-6:30pm.

Power yoga is a general term used to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to vinyasa-style yoga.

Power yoga incorporates the athleticism of Ashtanga, including lots of vinyasas. $20. Soul Synergy Wellness, 1492 High Ridge Rd, Ste 6, 2nd Fl, Stamford.

203-814-1355. SoulSynergyWellness111@gmail. com. SoulSynergy.org.

Tai Chi Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. With June Fagan, Tai Chi Instructor. A slow movement meditation for all levels of fitness. Known to reduce stress, increase focus and balance and improve self and well-being. $25/drop-in; $85/1 class per week; $150/unlimited classes month. Kindred Spirits, 1197 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-938-3690.

Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 6:45-8pm.

Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/ level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-5210359. HCC.Yoga.Wendy@gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

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The Power of Now–7-8:15pm. A study group of Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. Our interactive group will discuss his wisdom and portals to enlightenment thru an understanding of the Mind. No cost - donation suggested. Unitarian Church-The Meeting House, 10 Lyons Plains Rd, Westport. Bob 203-227-7494, Frank 203-571-7470. JustBe13@icloud.com.

Reiki Share – 7-8:30pm. First Tuesday of the month. With June and Tracy. Come join our circle of practitioners for sharing and caring and healing. All levels of practitioners are welcome. Please RSVP. $20/drop-in. Kindred Spirits, 197 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-938-3690.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness. A simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Intermediate Evidential Mediumship – 7-9pm.

This class is designed for those who know how to connect to spirit and wish to deepen the connection and get more specific evidence. Once a month we work with the public to gain experience. $20. 135 Clover Hill Dr. 203-344-9311.

Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Meditation that often includes chanting, music and requires your active participation. All faiths and cultures are welcomed.

By donation. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com.

MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Reiki Share – 7-9pm. Second Tuesday. Practice and enhance your Reiki healing and grow your intuition. All will receive healing time and practice time. You must have completed at minimum Reiki Level I in order to fully participate. $15/suggested contribution. Muktinath Holistic Center, 731 Main St, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail. com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Beginners Psychic Mediumship Development – 7-9pm. Learn to meditate and connect to your own soul as well as the souls around you - both incarnate and discarnate. Topics include healing,carting, psychic readings and evidential mediumship.$20. Union Lodge No. 5, AF & AM, 47 Kirkham Pl, Stamford. 203-344-9311.

Reiki Healing Shares – 7:30-9:30pm. First and third Tuesdays. With Gigi Benanti, Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher. For Reiki practitioners only. Includes short instruction and discussion. Must RSVP. $20.

Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk.

203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net.

AngelHealReiki.com.

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Holistic Moms Network Fairfield County, CT Chapter – 7:30pm. Second Wednesday. Associates in Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care, 156 East Ave, Norwalk.Home.Homewebs.com/ HMNFairfieldCtyCT. Turning Point S.H.A.R.E. Divorce Group – 7:30-9:30pm. Third Wednesdays. Offering support, healing, advocacy, resources and education for women in the process of, or recently divorced. $20, $150/10-session card. Registration required. Turning Point Healing Arts and Education Center, 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield. 203-438-3050. TurningPointShare.com.

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Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 125 Main St N, Woodbury. 203-263-3175.

WolfSpiritWellness@gmail.com. WolfSpiritWellness.org.

Kundalini Yoga and Music Meditation – 9:30-10:30am.

With Leesa Sklover, PhD, C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Experience the yoga of awareness weekly to heal your mind and your life. All welcome. Register for first class. $15 per class/monthly discount. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St, Branford. 917-860-0488. DrSklover@gmail.com.

LoveLifeProductions.net.

Vinyasa Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic sequence of poses that is one of the most popular styles of yoga in the U.S.. This type of practice involves synchronizing the breath with a continuous flow of postures. $20. Soul Synergy Holistic Wellness Center and Spa, 1492 High Ridge Rd, Ste 6, 2nd Fl, Stamford. 203-814-1355. SoulSynergyWellness111@gmail.com. SoulSynergy.org.

Vinyasa Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Vinyasa Yoga is a flowing, dynamic sequence of poses that is one of the most popular styles of yoga in the U.S. This type of practice involves synchronizing the breath with a continuous flow of postures. $20. Soul Synergy Holistic Wellness Center and Spa, 1492 High Ridge Rd, Ste 6, 2nd Fl, Stamford. 203-814-1355. SoulSynergyWellness111@gmail.com. SoulSynergy.org.

Reiki Share – 9:30-11:30am. First Friday. With JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT. Practice Reiki in a small group setting. Share experiences and help each other develop in a safe, fun environment while providing a wonderful, relaxing, rejuvenating experience. $20. Registration required. Turning Point Healing Arts and Education Center 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield. 203-438-3050. TurningPointReiki.com.

Spondylitis Support Group – 11am-12:30pm.

Last Saturday. Led by Dr. Andrew Cummins, naturopathic physician. Having lived with the chronic inflammatory disease Ankylosing Spondylitis for the last 18 years, Cummins understands what living with chronic pain and limited mobility is all about. Group provides education, empowerment, understanding and support. Free. Shalva Clinic, 8 Lincoln St, 1st Fl, Westport. 203-916-4600.

DrCummins@ShalvaClinic.org. ShalvaClinic.org.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 9:30-11am. Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness.

A simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Discover the benefits of becoming more present. By donation. Redding Center for Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding.

203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Kundalini Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Kundalini yoga moves energy to create a clear and calm mind, strong and resilient body and open spirit. Learn to strengthen and balance your bodily systems, cultivate objective awareness and experience greater clarity and emotional balance. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. $20. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-7309642. Info@YogaSpace-CT.com. Yogaspace-CT.com.

Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 6:45-8pm.

Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/ level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-5210359. HCC.Yoga.Wendy@gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm. First Thursday. All welcome. Share and experience Reiki. Please join us while we enjoy a peaceful, powerful night of healing. Hosted by Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. $20. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, Norwalk.

203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net.

AngelHealReiki.com, UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

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Discussion with The Higher Realms – 7-9:30pm.

Last Friday. Bring your heartfelt questions and receive the wisdom of The Ascended Masters and The Divine Feminine specifically for you as channeled by Ginny Brown. $45. Address provided upon registration.

HeartAndHealing@hotmail.com. GinnyBrown.net.

saturday Find Your Edge Yoga – 9-10am. With Pauline Koinis. For yoga practitioners. A chance for yoginis and yogis alike to get a Saturday morning groove on; where laughter, challenge and heart all meet on the mat. $18/class; $16/senior. Valley Spirit Cooperative and Wellness Center, 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot. 860-619-2788. Info@ ValleySpiritCoop.com. ValleySpiritCoop.com.

Gentle Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation – 9:30-10:45am.

Relax, release and flow into wellness in beginner/level 1 yoga classes with work on mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, alignment, flexibility and strength. Modifications suggested and props used when needed. $5/donation per class. Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC), 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-5210359. HCC.Yoga.Wendy@gmail.com. HCCYoga.org.

Mahasati or Insight Meditation – 10-11:30am.

Learn how to live your life more skillfully through the development of self-awareness and mindfulness. A simple practice that can be easily incorporated into daily life. Discover the benefits of becoming more present. 203-244-3130. Info@ReddingMeditation.org.

ReddingMeditation.org.

New Men’s Group – 10:30-11:30am. This therapeutic support group is designed for men who are dealing with issues related to a relationship from their past, present or future. Limited seating available. $30 per session insurance accepted.

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Spiritual, Psychic and Healing Fair – 11am-4pm.

First Saturday. Would you like a second opinion on your life issues, or a personal message from a departed loved one? Are you curious about your purpose in this life, or seeking a bit more direction and focus? Come join us. $35+. Albertson Memorial Church, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203-637-4615. Info@AlbertsonChurch.org.

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New Women’s Group – 1pm. For women ages 29 through 35 who have difficulty navigating social situations that are interested in making new friends.

This group will be working on understanding the nuances of social behavior and how to set attainable goals and boundaries. Space is limited. $20/ session. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 125 Main St North, Ste 2B, Woodbury.

203-509-8602. WolfSpiritWellness@gmail.com.

WolfSpiritWellness.org.

Open Mic Night – 7-9pm, 3rd Saturday. Bring music printed out in your key and Kenneth Gartman will accompany you at the piano for your moment at the microphone. Comedians, poets, writers and musicians welcomed as well. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Fl, Norwalk.

203-855-7922. Office@UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

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INSPIRATIONAL BOUTIQUE THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

Purveyors of Positivity 51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Route 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959 TheAngelCoop.com A unique lifestyle boutique featuring the first Shungite room in the U.S., The Angel Cooperative has products and experiences designed to care for your body and soul while also offering beautiful and healing goods for the home. We offer a regular schedule of workshops, meditations, classes, and other holistic and spiritual events. See ad, page 11.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD Locations: 6515 Main St, Trumbull • 203-374-2020 444 Westport Ave, Norwalk • 203-840-1991 2600 Post Rd, Southport • 203-255-4005 1425 Bedford St, 1M, Stamford • 203-357-0204 CTEyeCareAssociates.com We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy.

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We offer Traditional, Thai Massage and Prenatal massage.

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A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma.

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Lisa Singley, ND, MS 2103 Main St, Ste 2, Stratford 203-874-4333 Info@NHAWC.com • NHAWC.com We use advanced diagnostic testing with safe, effective, all-natural healing modalities and treatment options to treat acute and chronic conditions; restore balance; and treat the mind, body and spirit.

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2900 Main St, Ste 1A, Stratford 203-345-7747 • JiivaCenter.com Berta Prevosti is a Usui and Karuna Reiki Master and has been practicing Reiki for over 20 years. We also have several experienced Reiki Masters and practitioners. We offer private Reiki sessions for physical and emotional pain. We also have ongoing Reiki classes that are taught in the traditional Usui method by Berta. See ad, page 21.

TURNING POINT REIKI LLC

JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050 TurningPointReiki.com TurningPointShare.com JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki, IET and Reconnective Healing sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with cancer, Lyme disease and back pain. All Reiki levels taught.

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