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Smile at Fear

It’s a Transformative Friend

Redefining Rich True Wealth is Living a Life You Love

Lifestyle Medicine Comes of Age Reframing Health Care

Integrative Dentistry

Holistic Approaches Improve Care

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The Natural Choice – The Breiner Whole-Body Health Center

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Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry Fellow of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology Speaker and best-selling author of Whole-Body Dentistry®

Mercury-free for over 30 years, Dr. Breiner is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of biological and holistic dentistry.

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Our integrative approach treats a widerange of conditions including: ADD/ADHD Allergies Anxiety & Depression Autism Brain Injuries Candidiasis Chronic Fatigue (or Fatigue Concerns) Difficulty Concentrating Female Concerns Fibromaylgia

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Our unique approach blends the centuries-old wisdom of Chinese Medicine with proven principles of Naturopathic Medicine.

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COMING IN FEBRUARY 2016

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

24 FEAR IS A FRIEND

Transform Fear to Create a Life You Love

by Kim Morey Feeney

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26 LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

COMES OF AGE

Reframing Our Health Care System

by Mary Gilbertson

30 THE EYES HAVE IT

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Integrative Optometry Reveals Much About Overall Health

by Randy Schulman

34 KEEP CALM

AND BEND ON From Front to Back, Gentle Yoga Poses Release and De-stress

by Carrie A. Picardi

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36 TRUE WEALTH

Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

by Judith Fertig

42 THE ZEN OF

SLOW COOKING

Savor Your Autumn Harvest in One-Pot Dishes

by Judith Fertig

46 INTEGRATIVE

DENTAL CARE

Conventional and

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Complementary Care Means Healthier Teeth and Gums

by Christel Autuori

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ear can be a powerful motivator or a deterrent, depending on the situation. Sadly, our society is rampant with fear, frequently expressed by ever-building anxiety and stress; it can manifest as a chronic physical condition of suppressed immunity and ill health, which then stymies conventional attempts to address it. Here’s the good news: facing grown-up fear is often no more Nicole Miale complicated than confronting the monster under the bed; the object of our aversion is often a lot smaller than its shadow would indicate.

I began to face one of my own fears this month. I have had a lifelong terror of visiting the dentist. It defied logic, confounded my parents when I was a child and myself as an adult. I could at times overcome it and endure, but for most of my adult life I have avoided dental care. As I contemplated this issue, I thought about how our health really is the foundation for and expression of the rest of our life—an expression of our true wealth. I realized that in slavery to my fear, I have been robbing myself of good dental health and probably causing other physical problems. So I challenged myself; instead of assigning a writer to interview our local holistic dentists for an article this month, I faced my fear and did it myself.

It meant spending time in multiple dental offices, doing research and listening to the dreaded noises of old. Along the way I met some very non-frightening, caring people and learned valuable and validating information about why I’ve been afraid all these years. (It turns out I have a narrow airway so the dentist chair experience quite literally smothers me.) I understand much better what kind of dentist I will visit when I take that next, more active step on my own teeth’s behalf, which I will do very soon.

We’re all afraid of something when it comes to our own health and self-care.

But no one but you can do what needs to be done on our own behalf. Many qualified physicians and practitioners are ready, willing and able to assist, support and guide… but the first and subsequent steps really depend on you. Your success depends on your own willingness to face fear, ask difficult questions of yourself and others, and do what must be done. That is a key concept in this month’s issue: self-empowerment to get the life you want. This month’s national and local experts offer encouragement, information and strategies to help you put your physical and emotional health self-care first, whether it is lifestyle medicine, dental health, eye health or living the life you love (true affluence).

In this season of giving thanks, try to take a moment to appreciate yourself and all you offer the world. As you smile at fear and make it your friend, you take steps to transform not only the monster under the bed but the ones living in your head as well.

In gratitude for what I learned about myself while working for you…

With love and light,

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newsbriefs C.A.R.E. Health & Wellness Celebrates Four Years

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tamford’s C.A.R.E. Health & Wellness Center, directed by Erik Heyliger, DC, celebrated its fourth anniversary in October. The center has greatly expanded its space and services over the years and has become a holistic resource for community members seeking to recover and maintain wellness.

In addition to Heyliger’s chiropractic work, he is a certified Erik Heyliger acupuncturist and a strength and conditioning specialist. Working with him at the center are a naturopathic physician (also a licensed acupuncturist), two licensed massage therapists, a physical therapist, a Reiki master and an aesthetician.

“When I was going through medical school, I was always interested in the ways interdisciplinary teams practiced,” Heyliger explains. “I knew I wanted to create that kind of holistic center but with a more natural approach to health and wellbeing.”

C.A.R.E.’s practitioners work together and with their patients to evaluate physical and lifestyle goals and create individualized wellness programs that support pain-free health. The center offers the Take Shape for Life weight loss program as well as Saturday yoga classes. An open house will be held later in the fall.

For more information, visit CAREHealthandWellness.com or call 203-295-3484. Location: 810 Bedford St, Stamford.

Prayer and Health: Is There a Connection?

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nternational speaker Michelle Nanouche will present her Finding God, Finding Health talk on November 2 at 7:30pm at Wilton Library.

Admission is free.

During the lecture, Nanouche will speak about her personal journey to find God. She had been a practitioner of Christian Science for many years, helping others finding wellness through turning to God in prayer. AfMichelle Nanouche ter the sudden death of her husband, she experienced a crisis of faith.

In her talk, Nanouche identifies the capacity we all have to break through restrictive barriers and beliefs to discover and understand what is real and true. She offers tips on developing this spiritual sense through regular daily prayer. Nanouche will also share details of her journey to healing of a painful breast growth in 2001, and what she learned through that process. Nanouche’s ideas are based on the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible and as discussed in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, the discoverer and founder of Christian Science.

Michelle Nanouche trained and practiced as a Christian Science nurse for ten years before changing her focus from nursing care to the practice of Christian Science healing.

She brings more than 30 years of professional healing experience to her work as a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science.

For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Giulia Nesi at 203-292-8224. Location: Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton.

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newsbriefs Greenwich Hosts Craft and Psychic Fair

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ong-time area event organizer CTPsychics.com is presenting a two-day Craft and Psychic Fair at the Greenwich Hyatt Hotel on November 14 and 15 from 11am to 6pm. The fair will be followed each day by a Spirit Circle, an evening of mediumship.

The Spirit Circle will take place on Saturday from 7-9:30pm and 3-6pm on Sunday. Admission to the fair is free but there is a fee for readings and the Spirit Circle costs $30.

Afternoon lectures cost $5 each or attendees can purchase an all-day pass for $25.

For more information, visit CTPsychics.com or call 203-4701806. Location: Greenwich Hyatt Hotel, 1800 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich. See ad, page 21.

PuREST Float Center Opens in Trumbull

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airfield County now has its second floatation center with the opening in September of PuREST in Trumbull.

Floatation therapy—also known as floating, floatation, sensory deprivation or R.E.S.T (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy)—continues to pique interest across the country, providing many people with relief from a variety of chronic and stressrelated conditions. Studies have shown that floating lowers cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and high blood pressure.

Floating involves lying in a room, tank or pod filled with 10 inches of water highly concentrated with 1000 pounds of Epsom salt in order to make the body perfectly buoyant. PuREST offers walk-in, ceiling-height float rooms where the water and air temperature are maintained at 93.5 º F (average skin temperature). The float room is completely lightproof and soundproof, which limits a high percentage of external stimulation.

For more information, visit PuRESTfloat.com, email Info@PuRESTfloat.com or call 203-445-6918. Location: 35 Corporate Dr, Trumbull.

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Common Bond Market Holds 2nd Annual Night of Beauty

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helton’s Common Bond Market will hold its second annual Night of Beauty on, November 12 from 7 to 9pm. Vendors and service providers will offer complimentary samples, chair massages, makeovers and consultations to the public.

Alison Bushnell, who manages the store’s supplements and health and beauty department, said, “Last year’s event drew about 150 people in the two hours, which told us the public is as excited about natural approaches to health and beauty as we are. We had to do it again.”

This year’s event will feature complimentary light refreshments from the store’s natural foods chef, Kristine Cybart. Elise Panza, ND, the staff naturopathic physician, will be available to answer questions. Panza’s clinical specialties include depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders and weight loss/management.

“Many of our favorite vendors will be with us to demonstrate products and offer free samples,” Bushnell said.

“We have a certified makeup artist who will do makeovers and two licensed massage therapists who will offer complimentary chair massages.”

Kim Osborne, the store’s general manager says, “The chair massages were a hit last year, which didn’t surprise us.

People are stressed because of today’s grab-and-go lifestyle.

At The Common Bond, we hope to encourage our customers to slow down a little and savor life.”

For more information, call 203-513-8200. Location: Common Bond Market, 40 Huntington St, Shelton. See ad, page 29.

ilda’s Club Westchester, in partnership with Pink Aid, has launched a breast cancer support services program in Connecticut.

The program consists of phone distress screening and bi-lingual English/Spanish counseling. The two components can be accessed remotely by lower Fairfield Countybased women who are breast cancer patients or survivors. These services are meant to reduce stress in cancer patients and survivors by improving their ability to cope with the challenges, fears and difficulties that accompany a breast cancer diagnosis and enable them to make more informed decisions.

On the first call with a bilingual clinician, a distress screening will be conducted via telephone. This distressscreening tool helps to identify the goals for counseling support for their individual concerns. The person can then receive free, individual telephone counseling sessions with a bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health professional to help individuals with breast cancer reduce their level of stress, obtain needed information and increase their ability to cope. Top concerns often include the financial cost of cancer treatments, treatment options and decision making, and discussions with family members about their illness. Additionally, materials detailing the services are available at area hospitals and doctors’ offices.

Founded in 2001, Gilda’s Club Westchester offers compassionate support through individual and family counseling, support groups, lectures/workshops and fellowship through social interaction for men, women, teens and children living with cancer and their families and friends.

Pink Aid’s mission is to help underserved local women survive breast cancer treatment with support and dignity, to provide screening to women in financial need and to empower breast cancer survivors to heal by helping and inspiring others.

The number for Gilda’s Club’s bilingual telephone-based counseling services in Connecticut is 203-661-0476.

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Women Leading the Way to Wellness at ACS Breakfast

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he importance of women making their own health care a priority will be the focus of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) second annual Women Leading the Way to Wellness breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30am on November 18 at the Dolce Center in Norwalk.

The breakfast, featuring speakers and community partners, is part of ACS’ movement to empower Fairfield County residents, local businesses and community leaders. Health-related professionals are invited to attend to learn more about cancer prevention, early detection for women, and honoring local women who have been instrumental in the fight against cancer.

Kitt Shapiro, the daughter of the late renowned singer and actress Eartha Kitt, will share her experience as a caregiver and her pursuit of “equilibrium” during and after her challenging family journey. Dr. Melinda Irwin of the Yale University School of Public Health and co-program leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at Yale Cancer Center will discuss how lifestyle and behavioral factors influence cancer risk and survival rates.

“As the chief health officer of the family, women very often put the health of other family members and even family pets ahead of their own, often cancelling or delaying life-saving screenings and healthy activities because they are ‘too busy’ taking care of everyone else. We believe that caring for others does not have to keep women from prioritizing their own best health,” commented ACS’ Robin Flay.

This morning of wellness will also feature community partners, such as the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk (JLSN), an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The ACS encourages attendees to take part in the JLSN’s walk immediately following the program.

The Women Leading the Way to Wellness breakfast is sponsored by Callari Auto Group, Camsan Electrical Contractors, Catherine Cleare Interiors, Ernst & Young, Marcis Selden Catering & Event Planning, Moffly Media, Norwalk Hospital, Purdue Pharma, Stamford Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center and the Whittingham Family.

Visit TinyURL.com/ACSBreakfast to purchase tickets for $75 each. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Cara Bauer, senior director of distinguished events. For more information, email Cara.Bauer@Cancer.org or call 781-4206679. Location: Dolce Center, 32 Weed Ave, Norwalk.

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newsbriefs 7eFit Spa Open House in Stamford

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tamford has a new option for those seeking to look and feel their best during ™ the holiday season and beyond. 7eFit Spa has opened on High Ridge Road, offering a variety of aesthetic services and non-invasive techniques to support mind and body wellness. An open house is scheduled for November 22 from noon to 7pm.

The regular service offerings—which will be available as Relax while our sessions technology brief demonstration during the open house—include . does the work anti-aging and oxygen facials with oxygen therapy, Torc Plus bioNoelectric surgery or invasive stimulation for procedures. targeted muscle activation (also available Infrared Sauna therapy) • Micro-dermabrasion with oxygen and weight loss, infrared sauna for detoxifiMyolift • Torc Body Waxing personal weight loss program. cation, Reiki and• the DietMaster Diet • Oxygen Bar • Reiki Master The Torc Plus has been FDA-cleared and is known to be Dermalogica Facials • Oxygen Facialstoning, cellulite reduction effective for muscle tightening, and inchTeeth loss.Whitening Save Tracey Now with

Founder Scalzi, a long-time Stamford resident Introductory Prices! and business owner, decided to open 7eFitSpa because she Call 203-356-5822 wanted a new business dedicated to helping people look and feel their best. The spa had a soft opening in June but 1092 High Ridge Road | Stamford, CT 06905 was fully operational with| all equipment and services avail7efitspact1@gmail.com www.7efitspa.com able in mid-September.

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oin shamanic practitioners and teachers Deana Paqua and Jessica Hunter for a day of shamanic healing for gratitude, transformation, abundance, discovery and enlightenment.

This all-day healing retreat is open to anyone and all levels who wish to learn more about shamanism and shamanic healing practices and techniques that can be incorporated into Deana Paqua daily life for transformation and positive changes. The event will be held at the sanctuary at The Redding Center for Meditation on November 14 from 10am to 5pm.

A variety of techniques and teachings will be incorporated throughout the day, including shamanic journey work, shamanic ceremonies, crystal healing, various spirit medicine healing teachings and shamanic techniques for Jessica Hunter clearing and manifestation practices.

Paqua and Hunter bring a unique and informative combination of shamanic healing and teachings to their gatherings.

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Extended Hours at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School

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he Housatonic Valley Waldorf School understands the needs of working parents and a busy family life. To help support more parents’ ability to give their child an “unhurried” childhood and the gift of a Waldorf education, the school is now offering early and late care programs.

The programs are for students enrolled in the Housatonic Valley Waldorf School.

Early care will be offered from 7 to 8:15am. Parents can avoid the morning rush to work and school. A healthy breakfast will be served. The fee is $10 a day for dropins and $8 a day for a contracted rate. Mid-day services are held from 12:15 to 3pm. Continue your child’s day in their home away from home; a relaxed atmosphere prevails with plenty of play time both indoors and outside, story time and rest. Parents are asked to pack a nutritious lunch. The fee is $25 a day for drop-ins and $20 a day at a contracted rate.

Late care is also available from 3 to 6pm. A gentle rhythm guides the afternoon with more time outside and time set aside for older children to complete homework.

Healthy snacks will be served. Late care costs $30 a day at the drop-in rate and $25 a day for the contracted rate.

For more information, email TLederer@WaldorfCT.org or call the enrollment office at 203-364-1113, ext 102. Location: Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd, Newtown. See ad, page 19.

Destination Wellness Expo: Your Passport to Health

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n November 7, the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Council will host its 2nd Annual Destination Wellness Expo at the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center, co-sponsored by Ridgefield Parks and Recreation and Laurel Ridge Health Care Center.

The event focuses on overall health and wellness and will have a variety of vendors showcasing services such as Reiki, eye care, massage and healthy eating. Ridgefield Parks and Recreation will also be hosting demonstrations throughout the day so attendees can learn more about what they offer.

“This year’s event is a true partnership and collaborative effort between the chamber and rec center to focus on all things health and wellness,” said Event Chair Meredith Mulhearn. “The combination of on-site activities the Recreation Center offers, in addition to our many wellness-focused members, is extremely beneficial to the community.”

In addition to vendors and demos, comedienne Christine O’Leary, a Ridgefield Playhouse regular, will share her story as the keynote speaker at 1pm. The Destination Wellness Expo is free to attend. Food will be available for purchase and will be provided by Nature’s Temptations.

There are still vendor and sponsorship opportunities available. Contact the chamber directly for more information by calling 203-438-5992, emailing JZinzi@RidgefieldChamber.org or visiting RidgefieldChamber.org. Expo Location: Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Center, 195 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield.

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A grand opening of the Wellness Suite is planned for November 12 from 4 to 6pm.

The common room is a warm, inviting space for small group workshops or activities such as guided meditation, yoga off the mat or drumming circles. For a more private setting, there are three treatment rooms for individual Reiki, massage, nutrition counseling or health coaching appointments. The space also includes a mediation garden next to Berkshire Hall. Students designed, planted and will maintain this garden as a place to stroll or sit in quiet reflection.

The new suite will provide a venue for WCSU and the greater Danbury community to experience opportunities for wellness, participate in workshops and attend certification programs. The space will be used for experiential learning to support courses for the new Holistic Health Option in the Bachelor of Science of Health Promotion Studies curriculum.

Christel Autuori, RDH RYT, MA, director of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies, invites students, faculty, staff and the public to the series of Wellness Wednesday Workshops held on campus. The November wellness workshop, Mind/ Body Practices, will be presented by Virginia DeSiena, DDS on November 18 at 12:30pm.

For additional information about the Wellness Suite and the Institute for Holistic Health Studies, contact Dr. Robyn Housemann, professor and co-chair of the Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences, at HousemannR@ WCSU.edu or Christel Autuori at AutuoriC@WCSU.edu.

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These classes are free for cancer patients, survivors and anyone with an interest in nutrition, and will take place at Ann’s Place in Danbury.

The next Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer class, takes place on October 29, and will be followed by Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High Fiber Foods on November 5. Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives will be held on November 12. The last class in the series, Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control, will be on November 19. All classes take place from noon to 2:15 pm.

The Food for Life Cancer Project classes offer an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the link between diet and your health, experience the benefits of plant-based nutrition and learn the practical cooking skills needed to help you on your journey to better health. Attendees do all this while enjoying a cooking demonstration and tasting delicious, healthful dishes.

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Dancing the 5Rhythms is a practice, a way to workout and meditate in the same breath. It is a body and soul workout for young and old, survivors of bad backs, bum knees and broken hearts. During the dance students move through the energies of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness states of being, facilitating deep explorations. The workshop cost is $33.

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In depicting simpler times, folk artist Catherine Holman portrays the pleasures of everyday life in colorfully detailed, whimsical scenes. She also accompanies each of her fine art paintings with imaginatively written stories about the people and animals that inhabit her gentle world.

“As my brush works on the canvas, I dream of quaint villages where I would want to work and live,” remarks Holman. Of Pumpkin Valley, she writes: “Betty’s pumpkins were enormous this year. She’s been dreaming of all the wonderful pies, breads and desserts she’ll be able to make for the county fair. Her neighbor Hank thinks she should enter her pumpkin pie squares that he sampled. He’s willing to try all her new recipes, because Betty’s smile is as pretty as her desserts!”

Holman lives in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a small town not unlike those she captures on canvas. “My paintings remind us of the value of living life at a slower pace, with more time for family and friends,” says Holman. “Today, it seems that everyone thinks that bigger is better, but I still prefer small, cozy cottages and getting to know my neighbors.”

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Contact with animals may help ameliorate this troubling University have contrend.

A recent study of 114 children between 5 and 12 years firmed that materialism can old has found that autistic children having greater contact lead to feeling less satisfied with animals have less anxiety related to social situations. with life, while a sense of

The research was led by Marguerite O’Haire, Ph.D., gratitude reverses some of from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the College the negative effects of the of Veterinary Medicine of Purdue University, in West Lafaypursuit of things. ette, Indiana.

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The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., inthe University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, also cluded questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from participated in the study. another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction

The researchers divided the 114 children into 38 groups with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialof three.

Each group had one ASD child and two children ism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on without ASD. Skin conductance, which provides an objecachieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, tive way for researchers to gauge social anxiety, was mealess happy and had lower self-esteem. Meanwhile, the study sured among the children as they read silently and aloud. As found that grateful students found more meaning in their expected, skin conductance was significantly higher among lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction. the ASD children as they read aloud in front of their peers. In

“Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationsuccessive sessions, when researchers introduced pet guinea ship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionpigs for the children to pet prior to their readings, the ASD ally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased children’s skin conductance levels dropped significantly. life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was

“Previous studies suggest that in the presence of comlow,” note the researchers. panion animals, children with autism spectrum disorders function better socially,” says James Griffin, Ph.D., of the Nature is often hidden, sometimes Child Development and Behavior Branch of the U.S. Naovercome, seldom extinguished. tional Institutes of Health. “This study provides physiological evidence that the proximity of animals eases the stress that ~Francis Bacon children with autism may1 experience in social situations.”

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Advocates believe the devices can improve precision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness conglomerates whose fields are typically rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops.

“This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says David Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going to happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the incumbents are in for a battle.”

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France Tackles Food Waste with New Law French supermarkets will be banned from throwing away or destroying unsold food and must instead donate it to charities or for animal feed under a law set to crack down on food waste. Supermarkets will also be barred from deliberately spoiling unsold food so it cannot be eaten. Larger stores will have to sign contracts with charities by July 2016 or face penalties. The law will also introduce an education program about food waste in schools and businesses, and follows a measure enacted last February to remove best-before dates on fresh foods.

The Gars’pilleurs, an action group founded in Lyon, warns that simply obliging supermarket giants to pass unsold food to charities could give a “false and dangerous idea of a magic solution” to food waste, failing to address the core issues of overproduction in the food industry and wastage in food distribution chains.

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On November 15, thousands of events in communities nationwide will celebrate America Recycles Day (AmericaRecyclesDay.org). A program run by national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful since 2006, the event is dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. via special material collection drives and educational activities.

Materials available to groups include advice on setting up collectibles stations and customizable templates for promoting activities to increase recycling awareness, commitment and local action. There’s plenty of room to grow: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the amount of waste that the average citizen composts or recycles has increased from 17 percent in 1990 to 33 percent today.

Some other countries have been conducting their own national programs longer. For the 19th year, Australia will celebrate a weeklong National Recycling Week (RecyclingWeek.PlanetArk.org) in November.

More than 90 percent of Aussies feel it’s the right thing to do.

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England’s national program, supported and funded by the government and implemented by 90 percent of municipalities, conducts its annual weeklong program in June. Organizers contend that six out of 10 citizens now describe themselves as committed recyclers, compared to fewer than half when the campaign launched in 2004. Germany also celebrates recycling for two days in June; many other countries do so in July.

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hat’s on the ads or casseroles, on a Please be table can help sandwich and in whole generous at lower risks wheat pasta, brown rice of stroke, heart attack, the holidays and or low-fat stir fries. Avoid cancer and diabetes, the bisphenol-A (BPA) year-round. according to the Ameriassociated with cans and can Heart Association. plastic containers. Instead Not all families are able to afford the choose BPA-free pouch packaging and healthiest foods, but fatty, high-sugar cans with BPA-free liners (see Tinyurl. options can be avoided. The mostcom/BPAFreeCannedFood). needed donations are nonperishSoup and Stew: Containing meat able and high in protein, but low in and veggies, soups and stews provide sodium, sugar and fats. filling, hearty comfort foods.

Give the best, most affordable Vegetables: Yams and whole-berry products, according to these tips and cranberry sauce turn dinner into a holithe food drive’s guidelines. Organic day feast. Add color to the plate with and non-GMO (genetically modified) mixed veggies. Lentils, pinto, black foods are welcome. Note that not all and kidney beans in stew, chili or salad pantries can store fresh produce, glass provide fiber, calcium, zinc and iron. containers or personal hygiene items.

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“Pantries rely on informed comsalsa add flavor; choose glass jar prodmunity support,” explains Jim Byrnes, ucts only in order to be BPA-free, due director of Pennsylvania’s Nazareth to the acidic effect on cans.

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Pasta, Rice and Grain: In Kansas schools and businesses keep us supCity, Missouri, Katie Thomas, owner plied. We’ll help 300 families this year, of Crazy Daisy Cleaning, regularly compared to 100 in 2006, balancing organizes food drives. She says, “Pasta nutrition with practical needs.” and sauce make a variety of dishes and

California’s San Diego Food Bank extend the number of meals.” Whole feeds better choices to 370,000 people grain pasta, brown or wild rice, quinoa each month, including military famiand couscous are better choices than lies, seniors and children. Such comwhite pasta. Bulgur provides nearly 75 munity efforts change lives. percent of a day’s fiber requirement

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farina (Cream of Wheat) and grits are low-calorie and nutritious options for a warm start to the day. All can be found as organic; farina in whole wheat or white wheat that is certified kosher.

Cold cereals should list whole grains as the first ingredient and be high in fiber and low in sugar, like organic Oat O’s.

Snacks: Unsalted nuts, full of fiber, protein and vitamins, are highly prized at food pantries. Packed in juice, fruit cups make a healthy treat. Dried fruit and sunflower seeds are another favorite. Low-salt, low-sugar peanut or sunflower butter packs protein. Honey is a healthy sweetener.

Collecting Party: “A group of us collected and donated 600 pounds of food for babies, pets and adults to Extended Hands Food Bank,” says Dee Power, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. For babies, include food without added sugar or salt and single-grain cereal.

Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout. Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash donations allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.)

Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes.

The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry—comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives.

Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays.

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A Soulful Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit Making the most of the original spirit and intention of the season’s holiday of gratitude feeds mind, body and spirit. Consider these happy and healthy choices.

Turkey: Free-range and organic gobblers are less likely to carry diseases and contain synthetic additives.

Heritage turkeys are raised outdoors, freely roam pastures, are genetically diverse and at the varied diet that nature intended (SustainableTable.org).

Spare a bird: Turkey alternatives include fun, seasonal staples such as vegetable lasagna, butternut ravioli and acorn squash filled with onions, beans and dried fruits.

Beverages: Serving locally made apple cider, beer or wine supports local farmers and businesses, plus avoids the carbon footprint that distant choices incur in transport.

Festive preparations: Refrain from using Styrofoam, as it isn’t recyclable and can emit chemicals when meeting up with hot turkey; use washable cloth napkins instead of paper brands that go to the incinerator or landfill; and ask guests to bring a container to take leftovers home to avoid food waste.

Get kids involved: Tinyurl.com/GreenThanksgivingTips suggests giving children construction paper that can be made into decorations and recycled later. Baker’s clay, a mixture of flour, salt and water, can also be molded into creative pieces.

Revive the traditional atmosphere: The first Thanksgiving was a communal affair, so invite neighbors to join family members. Besides enhancing friendships, their proximity reduces auto emissions by keeping them off the road or encouraging shorter trips.

Honor peace and brotherhood across all races and ethnicities by sharing with guests the essence of the first successful summer harvest by pilgrims in 1621. According to Listening to America, by Stuart Berg Flexner, members of the Native American Wampanoags were also invited to the celebration because the tribe had taught them to plant native Indian corn, a key to recovery after their first difficult winter. Perhaps read a passage from the Iroquois Thanksgiving Prayer, encouraging us to “return to our mother, the Earth, which sustains us.”

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uman beings are born with a spirit of power, immeasurable love and a longing for connectedness. The human spirit is a tremendous force, fully able to transcend the deepest and most profound challenges, one of the greatest of which is fear. Fear is a significant aspect of the human condition.

While fear is an essential part of being human, we also share the fear response with the rest of the animal kingdom. It is a natural emotional response derived from experience that tells us “something is wrong,” thus eliciting particular behaviors that allow us to respond to the situation. By its nature, fear can be our friend. It is often an unpleasant feeling, but one that exists to protect us or, more accurately, help us to protect ourselves.

The emotion of fear has evolved with the times, and presently it manifests pervasively in the form of chronic anxiety, worry, tension and/or dread.

Unfortunately, when we keep ourselves busy and distract ourselves from what’s going on inside our own heart and mind, the root of chronic anxiety or dread becomes increasingly unclear, making it more difficult to address.

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When people remain in these prolonged states of fear for months and years, that fear has deep physiological and psychological effects that contribute to countless physical and mental health problems, including muscle tension, irregular heartbeat, headaches, sweating, dizziness, inability to focus or concentrate, nausea, nervous energy, fatigue, respiratory problems dry mouth, gastrointestinal problems, and interference with sleep, lifestyle habits and appetite. The presence of excessive stress hormones also has consequences, including digestive disorders, memory loss, heart disease, suppression of the immune system and depression. Any of these problems decreases quality of life, but they can also easily and quickly lead to greater physiological and psychological health problems.

Fear is a Friend The effects of long-term fear on the body and mind jeopardize health and hinder quality of life, but they also present an opportunity to identify the areas of one’s life that need to be examined and explored. Fear sends a signal that something isn’t right in our immediate

environment and, furthermore, that thing could be dangerous on some level.

It is the presence of the divine within the human spirit that empowers us to rise above the fear response.

It is part of the depth and power of the human spirit to choose love over fear.

Sometimes that means responding to your fear with love, allowing that fear to open you to the world of possibilities and potential for your own growth and development as a human being.

The body and the mind will absolutely get your attention when there’s something in your environment that needs changing. If signals are ignored, the body and mind will yell louder until they have your attention.

We create our own suffering when we resist the signals that the body and mind are clearly and persistently sending to us; when we choose to do nothing, the fear worsens. When we recognize our body talking to us, the first thing we need to do is stop—then listen, or look or feel. It is no easy task to stop the endless activity that has become the normal way to be in the world; to willingly look and listen to what the body or mind or heart is telling us about our internal or external environment; to stop and look at what is working and what isn’t. Because when we stop and look at what’s there, we often recognize quickly there is something keeping us from living a life we love. And most often, it is something within our control to address.

That means the next step is to address the obstacle; but that means creating change. Many times that’s where we hesitate, because change means facing the fear keeping us in the same stressful habits. New fear is scarier than old fear. The preference then becomes to keep pushing on, without change, or using “quick fixes” that make us feel like at least something was done. We resist the message that our bodies sending so clearly: “Slow down!

And, let’s fix this!” To reduce fear-based anxiety and its effects on health, happiness and wellbeing, it always starts with stopping and listening.

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Focus on what you can influence.

Often, what creates the fear that keeps us from taking action is a sense of a

We create our own suffering when we resist the signals that the body and mind are clearly and persistently sending to us; when we choose to do nothing, the fear worsens. loss of control. Rather than focus on what can’t be controlled and center one’s attention on what is absolutely beyond one’s reach, a better option is to focus on personal power and control. Begin making simple decisions that create positive change in your life.

Prepare your lunches for the week. Go to a barre class. Clean the bathroom.

Drink eight glasses of water throughout the day. Start reading the book collecting dust on your nightstand. Do something different that requires you to physically get up and move your body.

Stop procrastinating. Stop avoiding.

Let fear be your friend, and let it serve you instead of stopping you. Face it and deal with it. Avoiding things out of fear always makes them worse, and prevents growth. The only way to make it go away and to reduce its power is to face it.

Connect with nature, with others, with yourself. When we have the support of others, we feel more confident and self-assured in addressing our issues, and we can be more objective about the challenges before us. Feeling alone intensifies feelings of fear. Taking time to be out in nature reduces feelings of anxiousness and increases feelings of calm, hope and appreciation of beauty. Looking up at the clouds in the sky, the colors of the trees and the stars at night, one feels connected to something much vaster and greater than ourselves. Being in nature creates profound positive emotional shifts.

Five-minute daily meditation. Taking a few minutes every day for mindfulness and meditation centers the emotions and can counter some of the physiological effects of stress and fear. It’s also a commitment to face yourself and your fears, which is not an easy decision to make, especially on an on-going basis.

By committing yourself to be quiet for a

few minutes on a daily basis, you willingly face your fears and create a spirited momentum that will naturally carry you forward in a brighter way, every day.

Get physical. Exercise triggers the release of chemicals in your brain that improve your mood. Creating an exercise routine provides another area of personal control onto which one can focus energy. Physical activity requires concentration, reducing time and energy for fear-based overthinking. The strengthening of the physical body and increase in endurance creates more comfort in one’s own body.

Surround yourself with beauty and positivity. When we are in a state of stress and fear, we tend to focus on the negative, sometimes unconsciously attempting to prepare ourselves to prevent a future negative outcome. If we focus on just observing or noticing the simple, positive things around us, we naturally create a habit of positivity.

Surrounding oneself with beauty helps to generate the momentum of positivity in one’s path. Whether it be a lovely photo, an open window, wearing colors that make you feel good or fresh flowers around your home or office, these are all simple ways to bring more beauty into your environment, helping nurture a positive outlook.

In all its forms, fear is a shadowy reminder to each of us of our innate free will, potential for growth and evolution, and of the power we have as human beings to create lasting positive change on our individual paths and in the world around us.

Fear exists to be transcended and transformed, but is not an adversary; rather, fear can be a gorgeous opportunity to experience and understand the capacity of the human spirit for profound power and love.

Kim Morey Feeney is the founder and owner of Lantern House (LanternHouseLiving.com) in Wilton, a spiritual learning and healing center and gift shop. Feeney studied at the Union Theological Seminary of Columbia University, graduating with an masters in systematic theology. She is an intuitive consultant and spiritual director, and serves as a meditation facilitator at Lantern House and throughout Fairfield County.

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state that at least 80 percent of premature heart disease, stroke and Type II diabetes, and greater than 40 percent of all cancers, could be prevented through lifestyle factors—healthy diet, regular physical activity and tobacco cessation.

In addition to creating The Glimmer Initiative, Katz has formed the True Health Coalition, a global, nonprofit initiative to educate people about the connection between lifestyle factors and disease and to prevent premature death and chronic disease with information we already have. (For more information visit TrueHealthCoalition.org).

Lifestyle Medicine Comes of Age Reframing Our Health Care System

by Mary Gilbertson

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omething has gone wrong with our health care system that seems to be unfixable. To try to solve the problem, we need to look at how medicine in this country has evolved. Our medical model was built on the ability to treat acute disease, which worked well when we were eradicating illnesses like smallpox or treating a trauma victim in a car accident. But as we continued to evolve and manufacturers polluted our waters, our air, land and ultimately our food, disease began to take on a new form—that of chronic disease.

We are experiencing a chronic disease epidemic. The time from development of symptoms to full-blown illness can take 10 – 20 years or more.

If we can intervene and impact health before illness, we can stop the degenerative effects before they occur. This is preventive health care, and an emphasis on prevention over disease management is what is needed to address our broken health care system.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic disease accounts for 88 percent of all deaths.

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in four women and one in six men are expected to develop an autoimmune disease over the next ten years. Autism prevalence is expected to double to one in two children by 2025, and depression is increasing by 20 percent per year. We are now looking at the first generation of children who will experience a life expectancy shorter than that of their parents. This has never been seen before and is attributable to health problems related to industrialization. These problems are seen across the globe, not just in the United States. Ninety-eight percent of most degenerative diseases are the result of nutritional deficiencies or chemical exposures, says Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

What Do We Know?

Dr. David Katz, founding director of Yale University Prevention Research Center and president of American College of Lifestyle Medicine, says we know plenty. According to Dr. Katz, “We have known the fundamentals necessary to prevent 80 percent of all chronic disease and related premature death globally for at least 22 years.” This is in direct correlation to the WHO statistics, which

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Why Aren’t We Using What We Know?

If chronic disease is the culprit, and we have a remedy, why aren’t we using what we know? First, there is a 17-year delay between evidence-based research protocols and putting into practice the results. This delay is often based on political agendas and ego. We cannot afford to wait 17 years to begin implementing preventive health practices.

Second, our health belief system is constantly being hacked by big business— big agriculture, the dairy industry, the likes of Monsanto, and the government itself—which allows corporate greed to put profits before people. This misinformation and deceit causes confusion in the general public, which drives food consumption and supply and demand.

Third, our government and insurance companies infrequently subsidize the cost of preventive care (although there is movement in this direction).

Epigenetics and Disease

It has been said that our genes load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.

In the field of epigenetics, we’ve learned that 10 percent of disease is attributable to our DNA, while 90 percent is environmental exposure. Though we are born with certain genetic variants, it is the environmental impact on those genes that either down-regulates or upregulates disease. These environmental impacts include food, air, water, personal care products and lifestyle. Thus, when we ingest chemicals, heavy metals, toxins like sugar, flour and vegetable oils and GMOs, our genes are genetically altered, often inferring disease.

Applying Functional Medicine

Functional medicine uses an investigational approach that addresses the root cause of illness. Most often, the root cause involves toxic exposure, oxidative stress leading to cellular damage and inflammation. In functional medicine, the patient becomes an active case participant, and more time is spent on education. A holistic approach is used— which includes lifestyle factors, herbs and supplements— with less emphasis placed on pharmaceuticals.

The Power of Community

In Dan Buettner’s The Blue Zones, we see how the community strengthens the health of the individual, allowing groups to live with longevity and low incidence of chronic disease. Gene expression is displayed in the epigenetics of community life. In Social Genomics, Dr. George Slavich writes about relationships and community. He states that community is a greater driver of health than diet, exercise and smoking. Therefore, if we wish to create a successful program around diet, lifestyle and behavioral changes, we must have community involvement.

Food As Medicine

Every time we pick up a fork, we are either choosing health or choosing disease. Eating a variety of real foods—mostly plant-based, colorful and unprocessed—is key to preventing inflammation. Lean meats, poultry and fish can round out a diet rich in leafy greens, beans and legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds. Also important are healthy fats, such as avocado, coconut oil, olive oil, flax oil, grass-fed

12 Lifestyle Tips for Everyday Living 1. Eat real foods. Mostly plants. Eat the rainbow.

Eat mindfully.

2. Drink half your body weight in ounces of pure,

filtered water per day.

3. Utilize stress reduction and positive thinking.

4. Optimize vitamin D status.

5. Optimize your gut health—take a quality

probiotic daily.

6. Avoid toxic exposure and pollutants wherever possible.

7. Use water filtration systems, organic foods and

non-toxic alternatives for personal care products

and household cleaners. (For more ideas, visit

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8. Do daily purposeful movement.

9. Avoid sugar, artificial sweeteners, flour, processed

foods and vegetable and seed oils, including industrial

polysunsaturated fats like corn, soybean and canola.

10. Get eight hours of quality sleep per night.

11. Cultivate relationships.

12. Seek out community involvement and support.

butter and ghee. Dairy has been found to be highly inflammatory in most cases, although goat, sheep and buffalo dairy seems to produce little of the systemic side effects of cow’s milk. The most important liquid one can drink is water—ounces required daily are determined by your body weight divided by two. Adequate hydration is important for every cell in the body, but rarely do we drink enough.

The Financial Burden of Conventional Medical Care

According to Dr. Joseph Mercola (Mercola.com) in a January 2012 cost analysis, 24/7 Wall Street determined that the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cost more than $1.1 trillion. Since we now know that most chronic diseases are preventable with lifestyle changes, doesn’t it make sense to put the bulk of our health care dollars towards prevention, research and functional medicine practices? Think of the amazing ways we can nurture our bodies, our minds, our general well-being and our communities by allocating funds where they are needed most.

Mahatma Gandhi summed it up perfectly when he said, “It is health that is real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver.”

Mary Gilbertson, MS, BSN, RN, CHHC, is a registered nurse, a nutritionist and a healthy lifestyle educator. She holds certifications in detoxification, stress management, holistic health coaching, and is a certified gluten practitioner and Metabolic Balance coach. She can be reached via Prescription4Wellness. com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 66.

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Is Your Doctor Asking the Right Questions?

by Kurt Waples

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t is no surprise that the medical field has become less efficient and effective when treating chronic diseases.

Conventional medicine employs a media campaign focused on prevention which is really seeking early detection.

The message is: get screened, tested and probed as often as possible, so when you get cancer it can be treated with the most advanced drugs, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and other very expensive procedures as soon as possible. All of this serves as a fog to cover a serious issue, which is the key question patients should ask their doctor when they have a physical problem: “Are you going to find the cause of my complaint?”

While doctors must be skilled in the science behind their diagnoses, they must apply that knowledge by recommending treatments for the individual cases before them. No two people are alike, so no two treatments should be exactly the same, either. It requires subjectivity, objectivity, scientific

knowledge and creativity to be a great doctor. It also demands that doctors ask the right questions and seek to treat underlying issues rather than symptoms.

Are your doctors asking the right questions? Are you asking your doctors the right questions? As consumers of healthcare, it is time to demand that doctors do better. Both patients and doctors have more information at their fingertips than at any other time in history. And yet, when it comes to healthcare, patients often leave common sense at home in accepting everything they’re told while our health care system’s outcomes rank far below other developed nations. Health is our greatest asset – it is time to seek the right answers in order to protect it. Jeff Bland said it best in 1994 in Advancement in Clinical Nutrition: “The questions we ask determine the answers we get.”

Traditional healthcare asks, “What are your symptoms?”, to which it generally responds with a drug to block or reduce them. The result of this approach

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A functional medicine doctor asks different questions than the conventional physician. Instead of simply looking to subdue symptoms, he asks, “What is causing these symptoms?” The answers obtained from this line of questioning are very different. Gut issues, GMO and food allergies, nutrient deficiencies, detoxification problems, toxic exposures, heavy metals, stress, high blood sugar, diabetes, and more can be brought to light when a doctor looks for the root cause of a cough or pain. The answer to each question leads to new questions and eventually to a solution. Blocking the symptom is not a solution because it doesn’t change the circumstance that created the symptom in the first place.

One widely believed falsehood perpetuated by conventional medicine is that specific biomarkers cause disease. For example, we often hear that high cholesterol causes heart disease. That’s simply not true; it may be one of many contributing factors in a specific patient, but it is not the only cause. The real question is, why is the patient’s cholesterol high?

The answer most certainly is not that she is statin-deficient. It could, however, be due to stress, a diet too high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, toxic load, genetic makeup, nutrient deficiencies, or some combination of these factors.

Healthcare can be complicated.

Don’t be passive and expect screenings or other conventional testing to make you feel better. Seek the right answers by asking questions and finding a doctor who asks the right questions on your behalf. This is where good health starts.

Kurt Waples, DC, is founder and clinical director of Bluestone Health Group, a detoxification-focused natural medicine clinic located in Stamford. Connect with him at BluestoneHealthGroup.com or 203-220-6488.

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THE EYES HAVE IT

Integrative Optometry Reveals Much About Overall Health

by Randy Schulman

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t has been said that the eyes are the portal to the soul and that may be, but in truth they reveal much more. The field of integrative optometry creates understanding of a much broader view of the eyes and our vision. An integrative optometrist takes the approach that much can be learned about the health and well-being of an individual through a comprehensive vision evaluation and assessment.

The integrative approach involves a model that encompasses much more than clarity of eyesight, physical health of the eyes and refractive error (nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism). This approach is a consider-

able expansion of the behavioral model first introduced by A.M. Skeffington in the 1920s. This founder of behavioral optometry recognized that vision involved more than just eyesight and involved two parts of vision, the “what is it?” and the “where is it?” streams of processing. The “what is it” part dealt with detail and identifying objects in our world, including their size, orientation and color. The “where is it part” looked at centering on those objects and locating where they were, their relationship to other objects and their movement. Little did he know that more than 50 years later, these two streams of vision processing would be identified in the brain by Nobel Prize winners Hubel and Wiesel. They identified two sets of signals that come from the retina, namely those from our fovea, or central focus, and those signals from more peripheral parts of the retina.

Skeffington also considered two other brain processes to be part of vision, the “where am I?” or proprioception part, and the “how do I communicate?” or the speech and language part. He was describing an integrated model that included communication between different parts of the brain that addressed aspects of vision, proprioception and sensory motor information, and speech and auditory information.

In fact, brain research has demonstrated that visual areas of the brain do communicate with brain centers involved in processing movement, sensory motor signals, speech and auditory information.

Within that framework, behavioral optometrists consider that how you see will affect how you move, communicate and, ultimately, function in the world. By looking at things like eye movements, focusing, eye teaming and depth perception, as well as overall visual processing—such as visual auditory and visual motor coordination (how one encodes visually spoken or written language and eyehand-body coordination)—the behavioral optometrist can determine how successful the individual may be at learning, sports and functioning in the workforce. He can also prescribe glasses and/or training to improve vision.

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Going beyond the behavioral model is the integrative optometrist that looks not only at functional vision but at the total individual. Here, the model expands once again to consider physical, chemical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual health all through the eyes in a comprehensive vision evaluation. The practitioner looks at not only the physical health of the eyes but can see in the eyes about the total health of the body. The eye is the only place in the body where one can see living, moving blood vessels both on the conjunctiva and the retina. A view of the eye indicates if there are systemic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and circulatory problems. The iris contains a map of the entire body, and using iridology—a measure of this map developed by a chiropractor named Bernard Jensen —the practitioner can determine if there are digestive, circulatory, liver, heart, endocrine or musculoskeletal weaknesses. In great detail, the body is mapped out on the iris, and both chronic and acute problems will be revealed.

One can also note biochemical concerns in the eye, such as a buildup of toxins, high cholesterol, poor absorption, and adrenal fatigue caused by poor nutrition.

Other forms of iridology indicate mental and emotional patterns and give an imprint of what the individual is meant to learn. Using the Rayid method, the practitioner can determine someone’s preferred learning style and certain behavioral characteristics, such as rational, intellectual thinking patterns or a more emotive, passionate approach to life. Others may be more movement-oriented, thinking less and needing to try things themselves. All of this can be viewed in the eye.

An integrative practitioner will take a careful history— looking at nutrition, sleep patterns, lifestyle habits, and workplace and home demands—and review such visual findings as nearsightedness, farsightedness, over-focus or poor convergence (eye teaming at near). The practitioner will also look at general behavioral characteristics and thought patterns or beliefs about the client’s environment and/or his/her eyes (such as, “I can change my prescription” or “No one can change their prescription”). After reviewing all the information, the practitioner can make recommendations for glasses, visionenhancement training, and lifestyle modifications to optimize vision as well as total health and well-being. Because vision is so critical to all that we do, it is a natural place to start the conversation on how to make improvements in life. If there are more serious conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, an integrative practitioner can provide recommendations on how best to support the body naturally to optimize visual potential.

The eyes are truly the window to the individual’s world and to your soul. What better place to look to learn about oneself and ways to expand your potential? A careful examination of the eyes reveals much about the whole person and provides keys to improving quality of life. Insights into how we see and process the world offer opportunities to grow, enhance our vision and improve overall health.

Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD, practices integrative optometry in Fairfield County with locations in Trumbull, Southport and Norwalk, CT. See ad, page 28.

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n November 21 from 1 to 4pm, Naam Yoga Connecticut—the newest franchise in the global Naam Yoga community—will celebrate its opening in downtown Bethel. Attendees can meet the teachers, enjoy refreshments and find out more about the studio. Owner Linda Fiske is a lifelong spiritual learner and teacher committed to building a thriving, accessible place of community.

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LP Yoga & Wellness is a blend of yoga studio, meditation center, healing arts, holistic education and corporate wellness in one place to meet individual and group needs. Life Path is built upon owner Nina Antolino’s 20-year background in corporate learning and leadership development coupled with her 15 years in the holistic health arena.

Practitioners at LifePath offer a personalized, integrated path to wellness by combining group classes with 1-on-1 services such as life coaching, Reiki, therapeutic yoga and mindful healing. Specialty classes will take place each week, such as yoga for athletes, low back pain, anxiety, fertility yoga, pre- and post-natal, kids yoga and more. The new student special is $20 for one week of classes and there are also Merritt 7 Corporate savings and a referral system.

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KEEP CALM AND BEND ON

From Front to Back, Gentle Yoga Poses Release and De-stress

by Carrie A. Picardi

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tressors are a reality of life; they are ubiquitous and no one can escape them, from minor frustrations to major life shakeups. So why do some people always seem to be calm and grounded, unfazed by annoyances and life’s unpredictable curveballs?

They likely have found stress management techniques that can be integrated easily into daily life. For some, that includes a regular yoga practice that can range from several poses throughout the day to full yoga classes in a studio or at home.

In particular, there are two types of yoga poses—forward bends and back bends—which easily can be

added into your daily routine regardless of location or schedule. They can even be done in a chair if necessary.

Forward and back bends are complementary yoga asanas or poses in that each enables a release for the other.

They can be a powerful healing companion to other daily stress relief and coping practices.

Forward Bends

For many, a typical day involves sitting for long stretches of time. Perhaps a significant part of the day is in front of a computer; this time is usually sandwiched between lengthy commutes hunched over a steering wheel. Is it

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any wonder that after this type of ongoing routine, your entire back body, from the calves and hamstrings all the way up the back to the shoulders and neck, constantly cries out for attention and release?

Forward bends facilitate relaxation, promote movement of the spine and flexion of the hip sockets, balance the external rotators and adductors of the hips, and—perhaps the most critical one for many—release connective tissue on the back body. Ahh, sounds lovely, right? However, the forward bends have some requirements of their own; this is not a gravity-takes-us-away party.

Different types of forward bends have a unique focus and require attention to certain areas of the body. For example, the standing forward bends all move with gravity, so attention to the control element will perhaps be more critical than with the other two types; seated forward bends have less gravity involvement. How can you ensure release, strength and flexibility while integrating forward bends into your practice? Attention to posture and alignment is critical. Forward flexion should occur at the hip sockets. Strive for a neutral spine; a rounded back means forward flexion is occurring through the spine and not the hip sockets. Props such as blocks and straps may be helpful with forward bends to maintain proper alignment.

It is important to remember to engage core stability during all types of forward bends; this is where Tadasana, or Mountain Pose, comes in for a solid foundation. This will enable you to move through forward bends with strength and grace, and reap the physiological back-body benefits as well as the emotional and mental benefits that come with this release.

Back Bends

Back bends are one of those categories of asanas that many yogis are usually not thrilled about doing, but know they are exactly what is needed during a stressful time (and they make us feel wonderful afterward). A reason why back bends are challenging is because many people have issues with lower back tightness, from stress. However, forward bends will allow the lower

back muscles to loosen and relax, which will then help with back bends.

Back bends are therapeutic for releasing fascia of the chest and relaxing the muscles around the entire front body, including the ribs, sternum and heart.

From an emotional perspective, back bends are heart chakra openers, allowing a release of that which no longer serves and making space to receive love and positive energy.

Back bend poses either move with or against gravity. While both types of back bends involve a spinal extension, there are different muscular actions that occur. With an asana such as Camel Pose, a bit more control is required to ensure that gravity doesn’t take over. With the Bow Pose asana, a bit more strength in the back is needed to work against the natural pull of gravity. To allow back bend poses to unfold with greater ease and reduce the chance of tight muscles seizing up or jamming, integrate releasing moves in between asanas such as “windshield wiping” the legs from side to side and moving into Child’s Pose.

In order to benefit from forward and back bends, it is best that you: • Have patience and be gentle with oneself.

• Maintain control and not allow gravity to take over the posture.

• Give attention to the breath throughout the posture.

• Move the largest joints first during spinal movement.

• Build up core and pelvic stability to support the back muscles.

• Relax while moving through the posture.

• Identify a pain-free range of motion.

• Be willing to accept that a deep ening is not always available; some- times less is more.

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and benefits such as time, How we spend personal health, spiritual well-being, social connec- our days is, of tions or community in or- course, how we der to buy temporal things spend our lives. that will only depreciate over time. ~Annie Dillard

Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity—right below Guam and just above Albania.

“So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks.

“We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”

TRUE WEALTH Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

by Judith Fertig

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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically.

There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources

“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth.

“When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our alreadystuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”

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Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says.

Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.

Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals

Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note.

During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed her thirst for learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, she analyzed how she spent her time and how often she saw the people most important to her, mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make.

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food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.

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The community, rather than the stock market, is the better source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs.

For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment.

Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland, California’s WellBeing in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide local communities with a research-based model for prosperity. In socially abundant communities and nations, individuals don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.

Heeding the Call to Change

Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur who consults for consumer companies, maintains that finding our heroic purpose (that heart-centered thing we feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in one small word—and. Instead of choosing either/or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to integrate the intuitive Finding and doing and analytic parts of ourselves: “poet and professional, prophet what “lights us and profit, soul and success.” up” will bring It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your comus abundance. munity and your world a better ~David Howitt place through your work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, money follows you.”

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Crafting a Mindful Investment Strategy

by Nikki Turosky Smith

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lthough Gordon Gekko would disagree, current statistics show that a growing number of today’s investors do not believe “greed is good.”

Instead, they desire to have their money invested in companies that are not only profitable but good corporate citizens. Just as people are becoming more mindful of what they are putting into their bodies, they are also becoming more mindful of what they are putting in their investment portfolios.

Socially responsible investing SRI—also referred to as sustainable, responsible and impact investing—is becoming mainstream. According to the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF), currently 18 percent of the $36.8 trillion in total assets under professional management is involved in SRI.

SRI investors commonly avoid investing in companies that are involved with tobacco, weapons and fossil fuel production, to name a few. They desire to have their money invested in companies that rate highly in environmental, social and corporate governance factors. These include minimizing pollution; maintaining a safe, diverse and productive workplace; and presenting a high level of corporate transparency.

Proponents believe that returns from these strategies are comparable to those of more conventional investments. Evidence of the competitiveness of SRI investing is also found in the increasing investment by state pension funds, university endowments and foundations. These fiduciaries are obligated by law to seek competitive

returns for the portfolios they manage.

How does one get involved in SRI? Schedule a meeting with a financial adviser who can analyze investment holdings to determine how much of the existing portfolio is tied up in companies that represent areas of discomfort. A review of one’s financial needs, risk tolerance and expectations should then be performed before choosing new investments. Alternatively, if it’s advisable to maintain current holdings, an adviser can help create and file shareholder resolutions to effect corporate policy and make one’s voice heard.

For those that prefer to manage their investments on their own, USSIF.org is a great place to start.

From here, people can take online courses, keep up with the latest news and publications, and connect with many available resources.

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Attendees to the Stamford event at Hilton Stamford Hotel can sample foods from hundreds of national and local vendors and be educated on the latest products in the gluten-free world. Lecturers and food demo presenters will touch on topics that affect those living with food restrictions and offer solutions to daily struggles. Cutting-edge news on medical research, nutrition and product labeling are just some of the materials that will be covered.

“After a tremendous outpour of praise from our 2014 fests, we are thrilled to grow our show and touch more lives,” says Tom Canfield, vice president of Belvoir Media Group, the publisher of Gluten Free & More magazine (formerly Living Without magazine). “We are confident the reaction to our sophomore year will be just as positive!”

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A wide variety of regular and rotational vendors includes newcomers and popular returnees.

They will offer such goods as artisanal breads and cheeses, meats, baked goods, seasonal vegetables and hydroponically grown salad. Weekly lectures, cooking competitions and a demonstration series will be offered during the winter season. A Canned Jar Swap will take place at noon on opening day.

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Branchville/Ridgefield community favorite for 35 years, Whistle Stop Bakery is offering free home delivery during the holiday season for orders more than $60. Their fresh fruit pies have no sugar added and use fruit sourced from local farms whenever possible. Chocolate pies, cakes, muffins, scones and cookies add to the dessert options. Hand pies and chicken pot pies will satisfy a more savory taste. Gluten-free options are available.

A full menu can be viewed at WhisteStopBakery.com; all orders must be placed by Wednesday for weekend delivery. Any other delivery day requires a three-day lead time.

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esearchers from the International Center for Integrative Systems, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have determined that genetically modified (GM/GMO) soybean plants accumulate the carcinogen formaldehyde.

The researchers utilized a scientific method called CytoSolve to analyze 6,497 diverse laboratory studies conducted by 184 scientific institutions in 23 countries worldwide. The study data showed that GMO soybeans significantly accumulate formaldehyde, a class-one carcinogen.

The research also found that genetic modification forces a depletion of glutathione among the plants, which weakens their immune system. This contrasts with the proposals put forth by the GM industry that GMO soybean plants are stronger, allowing them to endure environmental hardships better than non-GMO soybean plants.

The research was led by V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, Ph.D., a biologist trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Sciences. “The results demand immediate testing, along with rigorous scientific standards to assure such testing is objective and replicable. It’s unbelievable such standards for testing don’t already exist. The safety of our food supply demands that science delivers such modern scientific standards for approval of GMOs,” states Ayyadurai.

Former Environmental Protection Agency Senior Scientist Ray Seidler, Ph.D., comments about the study, “The discovery reported by Ayyadurai reveals a new molecular paradigm associated with genetic engineering that will require research to discover why the extent of formaldehyde and glutathione concentrations are altered, and what other chemicals relevant to human and animal health are affected. We need the kinds of standards Ayyadurai demands to conduct such research.”

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utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation—especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices.

“Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her family’s needs while a healthy,

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tasty dinner basically cooks itself.

With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands.

McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love

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the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says.

She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period.

Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOfSlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.

Slow Cooking 101

Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards.

Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on.

Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay.

Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Root Vegetable Gratin with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.

Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes 1 cup or 2 medium parsnips, diced to ½ inch 2 cups or 3 medium carrots, diced to ½ inch 1 cup or 2 medium turnips, diced to ½ inch 6 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup organic olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano 8 oz sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled, or vegan cheese 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch slices Black pepper to taste Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top.

Pour the broth over the vegetables and

cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.

Sweet and Spicy Baked Apples Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut oil 5 medium or 4 large apples 2 tsp lemon juice ¼ cup soft brown, maple or date sugar ½ cup walnuts 1 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend or apple pie spice blend Ice cream topper to serve Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

All recipes adapted from TheZenOf SlowCooking.com by Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay.

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my father and, to a lesser extent, my mother. It’s an epidemic. Alzheimer’s disease now attacks about half of Americans by their mid-80s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, which publishes an annual Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.

If both parents have had Alzheimer’s, is a child destined to have it, too?

There are genes, particularly as the APOE e4 allele, that increase Alzheimer’s risk. But genes are not destiny. A recent Scandinavian study is among those suggesting that people that follow healthful diets can dramatically improve their odds of retaining brain health— even if they carry this gene (International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry).

Dr. Neal Barnard on Diet, Lifestyle and Brain Health

by Sandy Pukel

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r. Neal Barnard is the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of 17 books on nutrition and health. An adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University, in Washington, D.C., he has led research studies in diabetes, obesity and other serious health issues.

Barnard’s latest interest in brain health is the focus of his book Power Foods for the Brain.

How has your family history influenced your interest in brain health?

All of my grandparents suffered from various kinds of dementia, as did

Can those with signs of mild cognitive impairment see improvement by following your recommendations?

Scientists from leading institutions including the University of Cincinnati and the University of Oxford have tested a number of different approaches, using grape juice, blueberry juice, a B-vitamin combination (B6, B12 and folate) and other nutritional supports, and have found overall that dietary changes can help. To keep it simple, I would suggest following a low-fat, plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables, along with a vitamin B12 supplement.

What other factors besides food help maintain good cognitive function?

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of Illinois researchers found that a brisk, 40-minute walk three times a week reversed brain shrinkage and improved memory. It also pays to get adequate sleep; when the clock strikes 10 pm, turn out the light.

What’s the most vital dietary change we can make to ensure cognitive abilities in later life?

Throw out the animal products and build your menu from vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. This simple step eliminates animal fats, cuts cholesterol and boosts antioxidant intake, all of which are likely good for the brain according to neurology studies published by the American Medical Association. And be sure take vitamin B12; this is important for anyone over 50, and essential for people on vegan diets.

The adult recommended daily allowance is 2.4 micrograms, and all common supplements contain more than that.

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INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE Conventional and Complementary Care Means Healthier Teeth and Gums

by Christel Autuori

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uch attention has been paid to the concept of holistic dental care, but this term means different things to different people. Holistic is defined as “all-inclusive or complete,” and the focus is on the whole person, not just the malady itself. However, for many, holistic dentistry connotes using alternative treatments instead of conventional Western dentistry.

There has been an evolution in the terms used to describe dental and medical care that veers from conventional and modern treatment. First there were “alternative” healing modalities, which were used instead of conventional care.

Next came the “complementary” treatments, which were used alongside conventional treatment. Now we have moved to “integrative” health and healing, which encompasses conventional treatments blended, intermingled and combined with the “complementary” treatments. The integrative approach provides a balance of the best of both perspectives and treatments.

This new integrative approach can be used in treating periodontal disease, the disease of the gums, and bones supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria, which causes inflammation and infection. Dental hygienists and dentists urge you to brush and floss your teeth daily to 46

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remove it. Incomplete brushing and flossing can leave bacterial plaque on the teeth and gums, which hardens into dental calculus, commonly known as tartar. The surface of the tartar is rough and attracts and collects more bacteria. Sometimes the tartar pushes the gum away from the tooth, causing a space for more bacteria and debris to collect. The bacteria and tartar irritate the, causing them to become red, swollen and prone to bleeding. When gums bleed, bacteria can easily enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body.

Research shows there is a strong relationship between periodontal disease and the development of cardiovascular disease, as well as diabetes, breast and prostate cancers, Alzheimer’s disease and, in pregnancy, premature births and low-birthweight babies. A healthy mouth makes for a healthy body. If disease progresses unchecked, the inflammation and infection continue until the supporting bone around the teeth is destroyed. This creates more places and spaces for bacteria to live and prosper, and teeth can become loose or even fall out.

How is periodontal disease treated? The best treatment is preventing it in the first place, using soft toothbrushes (manual or power brushes) and dental floss or other interdental aids (toothpicks, mini-brushes, mini-picks, water flossers) to clean the spaces between the teeth where the toothbrushes do not reach. The bacteria must be removed daily; and since the bacteria are most active while we sleep, it is important to do the most thorough cleaning before going to bed.

It is also important to get a professional dental prophylaxis (dental cleaning) twice a year. The dental hygienist or the dentist examines the teeth, gums and periodontal structures, gauges how readily the gums bleed, and measures the depth of the space between the teeth and gums to assess the health of the gums and the bone. The dental hygienist and the dentist clean the hard tartar off the teeth (using hand instruments and/or an ultrasonic scaler) to remove this irritant and make it easier for the individual to remove the bacterial plaque on a daily basis. Even if the gums are red, swollen and bleed easily (but the bone around the teeth is healthy and strong), simply removing the tartar and keeping the teeth and gums clean and free of bacteria will allow the gums to heal and become pink and firm. However, if one gives up brushing and cleaning in between the teeth for even a few days, the gums will again become red, swollen, and bleed—and the cycle starts all over again.

Conventional dental care for periodontal disease involves a thorough dental cleaning by the dental hygienist or dentist; in some cases, if the disease has progressed, additional procedures may be used to remove the tartar from below the gumline and smooth the roots of the teeth. This will remove bacteria that has lodged onto and into the root.

If the disease has progressed further, surgical intervention may be necessary.

An integrative approach to treating periodontal disease involves the conventional treatment as described, then the use of healing aids; there are many commercially available more natural mouth rinses that contain herbs and essential oils but not alcohol. Antiseptic mouth rinses may be used to help speed

healing. Essential oils such as tree tree oil and aloe vera are often used, as are herbal preparations with sage, thyme, calendula and goldenseal. If you are interested to create an herbal rise, consult a knowledgeable herbalist for the proper proportions of herbs and solvents to incorporate. If you are using essential oils, be sure the oils are pharmaceutical- and therapeutic-grade and enlist the expertise of an essential oils educator to help you use these substances most effectively and safely. A tried-and-true mouth rinse is simply a tablespoon of salt (Himalayan or sea salt is best) dissolved in a glass of warm water.

A paste made of organic virgin coconut oil honey and powdered turmeric can speed the healing of mouth sores, such as burns from hot foods or mouth ulcers. It not only tastes good, but the coconut oil, honey and turmeric all possess antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

There has been renewed interest in “natural” toothpastes—those available commercially as well as those made at home with recipes from the Internet. For an individual with no underlying dental problems or conditions, most toothpastes can be used, whether “natural,” homemade or commercially prepared. A toothpaste recipe that dates back more than 100 years involves mixing baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) with 3-percent hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide will kill many of the bacteria that cause periodontal disease, while the baking soda is a mild abrasive which will not hurt the tooth enamel. Some Internet recipes recommend adding lemon juice, but this is not recommended as the lemon juice demineralizes the teeth and compromises the integrity of the enamel, making the tooth more likely to decay. Some recipes add a few drops of peppermint oil to improve the flavor as the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide toothpaste is not very appetizing. If you want to add peppermint oil, be sure it is therapeutic- and pharmaceutical-grade—other grades are not to be taken orally.

Oil pulling—rinsing the mouth and vigorously swishing with coconut oil or sesame oil for 20 minutes and then spitting it out—has received lots of atten-

tion on the Internet in recent days. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that has been used for thousands of years. Proponents of this practice seek to pull out bacteria from deep under the gumline. In reality, vigorous rinsing with any liquid will help to dislodge the superficial bacteria from 1-2mm under the gumline but not from deeper places as some believe. The fact is, rinsing with any mouth rinse for longer than two or three minutes is difficult for most people—never mind doing it for 20.

Some preliminary research suggests that bacteria dislodged by oil while pulling can actually be reabsorbed by the oral mucous membranes if the rinsing continues for longer than a few minutes.

Integrative dental care involves the whole person and the health and vitality of the individual. In the case of any bacterial or viral infection, it is our immune system that protects us.

The health and strength of the immune system is often the determining factor in whether or not we develop further disease. Consuming foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants is important to keep the immune system strong and healthy. Poor stress management compromises the immune system and creates vulnerability to infections as well as creates potential for development of other chronic diseases.

Regular regimens of exercise, movement, recreation and rest positively influence our health and well-being.

A holistic approach and the delivery of integrative dental care examines and treats the whole person—body, mind, spirit and emotions—and must address all the factors that influence and determine good health and vitality.

Christel Autuori, RDH, RYT, MA, is a dental hygienist, yoga teacher, Reiki master, integrative health coach and stress management instructor. She is a consultant, educator and author and presents programs and workshops on health and wellness, stress management, yoga and integrative dental care.

She is the director of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at Western Connecticut State University and is the founder and owner of Integrative Health of Connecticut. Connect with her at IntegrativeHealthCT.com.

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Lisa insisted that her head pain was coming from this tooth. She felt that a root canal should be performed. Every tooth is on an acupuncture meridian, and a problem with a tooth can cause a problem in an associated organ.

This is true in reverse as well: A problem along a specific meridian can manifest itself in the related tooth. Lisa was correct that the head pain was connected to that tooth. Energetic testing showed that there was a problem with her gallbladder; in fact, her eyetooth was on the liver/gallbladder meridian, as was the area of her head pain. Homeopathic treatment of her gallbladder resolved both her tooth pain and head pain. No root canal was needed.

“Melanie”, a young college student, was hit in the mouth during an accident, necessitating a root canal in

by Mark A. Breiner her upper front tooth. Shortly thereafter, she developed a bladder infection that “It really boils down to this: That all life is interrelated. resisted all medical treatment for a year We are caught in an inescapable garment of destiny. and a half. Sometimes a dead tooth will Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” interfere with the associated meridian ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1967 organs. Melanie’s front tooth was on the via meridians to a specific tooth, the hile Dr. King was describbladder meridian and the root-canaled implications for dentistry are tremening the interconnectedness tooth proved to be the underlying cause dous.” that exists in the world, this of her problem. Extraction of the root Because of these energetic connec- canaled tooth cleared up the infection. comparison also describes the intertions, procedures and/or problems in relationship between the mouth and

Another important example of this the mouth can have a profound effect the rest of the body. It is essential that interconnectedness is wisdom teeth, on the rest of the body. For this reason, which are located on the heart meriddentists, chiropractors, physicians and other health practitioners recognize this a whole-body dental approach is very ian and from which heart problems may connection and are aware that a situa- important. It is not enough to just fill or emanate. The wisdom tooth may not extract a tooth or do a root canal. The tion in the mouth may generate seemhave enough room or may be partially ingly unrelated conditions in other parts dentist must be aware of the patient’s or fully impacted in the bone. Alternahealth problems and how everything of the body. tively, there may be a cavitation—a hidfits together. For example, a female

The human body is not just a den infection where a tooth has been patient whose mother and maternal physical entity; it simultaneously extracted—in the wisdom tooth site. grandmother died of breast cancer operates through a series of electrical

Armed with this depth of knowlcomplained of an ache in a tooth that impulses that have been shown to foledge, the 21st-century dentist will be low certain pathways. The body consists lies along the breast meridian. Awarepositioned to play an integral role in of an energetic “web” of relationships. ness of both the family history and overall health care. the associated tooth/organ meridian Understanding these relationships can aid a dentist (or any health practitioner) systems enabled the dentist and the pa- Mark A. Breiner, DDS, FAGD, FIAOMT, tient to make a fully informed decision is an expert in biological and holistic in choosing the correct treatment to about whether to have a root canal or help heal her patients. dentistry and the author of Whole-Body

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“Lisa” complained of a toothache for the Nutritional and Integrative Strateinformed dental-care decisions. One of in her upper right eyetooth. She felt this gies in Cardiovascular Medicine medical the many topics covered is the mouth- tooth was also the cause of her terrible textbook. Breiner maintains a private right-sided headache. The tooth had body energetic connection: “Since practice in Fairfield. For more informano fillings and no decay, and there was tion, visit WholeBodyDentistry.com. See every major organ and, in fact, nearly ad, page 2. everything in the human body, is linked nothing abnormal on her x-rays, but

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Holistic Dentistry: More Than Mercury Filling Removal

by Nicole Miale

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he eyes may be the window to the soul, but the mouth is a gateway to our body and a critical part that needs to be kept healthy. Evidence has shown a direct link between oral health and incidence of chronic illness; despite this now proven connection, doctors are still taught very little about the mouth and teeth in conventional medical school. In the specialized mainstream medical model, these remain the province of the dentists, most of whom historically only treated teeth and gums rather than concerning themselves with the teeth’s potential relationship to other parts of the body.

“Proper training that goes beyond convention isn’t really available to doctors or dentists right now,” says Mark Breiner, DDS, of Whole Body Dental in Fairfield, author of WholeBody Dentistry, A Complete Guide to Understanding the Impact of Dentistry on Total Health. “They have to search for and want more information. The good news is that people are seeking new information and asking better questions.

Their care will be better because of that.”

Some questions that have arisen in recent years swirled around the safety of mercury-containing amalgam fillings and the need for root canal procedures; the latter is a common procedure in conventional dentistry, but one viewed with caution by holistic dentists because of the potential for creating new problems as toxins may invade the site.

“There is more to holistic dentistry than mercury filling removal,” explains Leonard Kundel, DMD, of Stamford. “It is a different philosophy and way of thinking. My actions have a direct impact on the health of my patients, and not just in their mouth. After I put a crown in someone’s mouth, what is going to happen to the patient next? That is always my biggest concern.”

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of the body. They are conventionally trained and capable of using all standard tools and procedures, but over time they have developed a different way of looking at the mouth and the messages it may hold.

“The question I am always asking myself is ‘why is this happening?’ What is going on within my patient to create this situation in their mouth?” Breiner says. “If you’re treating the whole person and strengthening their immune system, then it may not actually be necessary to remove a tooth or take other invasive action.”

Kundel agrees and says collaboration with other health care practitioners, including naturopaths and pediatricians, has become a major component of his practice. “People are starting to understand we get much better results when we collaborate. Sometimes I need to refer a patient to a physician to improve their underlying health issues before I can even think about working on their teeth.” Breiner’s practice shares office space with the comprehensive naturopathic clinic run by his son, Adam Breiner, ND; they often refer patients to each other.

Phobia with a Cause A study in 2008 showed that 75 percent of adults in the U.S. are afraid of going to the dentist and 50 percent avoid going to the dentist because of that fear. Kundel says the number one reason for that fear is a lack of understanding of the process and lack of trust in the practitioner. Newer research is showing another cause; many people with dental phobia actually have an underlying physical condition contributing to their terror: a narrow airway. The airway and proper breathing is hierarchically the most important function for humans to thrive, so any reduction in space can cause the system—and person—to hit the panic button.

“If your airway is narrower than it ought to be—because of some physical condition you’re not even aware of like the angle of your jaw—you’re always struggling to breathe at some level, without knowing it,” Kundel explains. “Then someone puts their hands in your mouth and uses tools, air, water… before you know it, you really can’t breathe because the already narrow airway is suddenly even less. You start to panic. It’s common and wasn’t very well recognized before.”

Understanding this kind of association and honoring patients’ physical and energetic individuality are hallmarks of holistic dentistry.

“To be holistic means not just treating teeth but a whole person,” Breiner says. “And there is a place for everything.

You don’t ever discount allopathic medicine; it has its place just as other methods do. Good dentistry is the foundation no matter what.”

Nicole Miale is publisher of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County.

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Ground Rules for

RUNNERS A Guide for Running on All Terrains

by April Thompson

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any fitness-seekers run because it’s so simple and adaptable.

Running can be done in groups, pairs or alone, with little equipment, skill or planning needed. Anyone can run virtually anytime, anywhere— an indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or sidewalk. But all surfaces are not created equal. Recently, opponents of running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt claim they are more apt to cause injuries or pain than dirt or grass.

According to body-movement researcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no evidence currently supports the theory that running on harder surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, we see a difference in the injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related to differences in how people strike their feet on different surfaces, thus delivering a different stress load to the rest of the body. Running on hard surfaces is more often correlated with issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; softer surfaces are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems.

According to Michael Sandler, a running coach and author who has developed a variety of helpful resources on mindful running (MindfulRunning. org), being present is paramount to safer running on varied surfaces. “Enjoy music while running, but you have to be

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tuned in to your surroundings, too,” says Sandler, currently based near New York City. “Sometimes runners get injured when changing footwear or surfaces without being aware of how that affects their running. You’re more likely to move faster on cement, than on grass; each surface dictates a different stride.”

Some softer surfaces such as grass, trails and sand tend to be more uneven, which can lead to trips, falls and related injuries and require more exertion. In a recent University of Michigan study, walkers expended up to 25 percent more energy on an uneven surface than on a smooth one, while runners experienced no difference in exertion levels. This benefits those that may be walking for weight loss, accelerating calorie burn.

Helpful Change-Ups

We are like water flowing downstream: Water moves differently when interacting with rock and sand. If we’re present when running on different surfaces, we can move more effortlessly and float along with the surface, rather than fight with it. ~Michael Sandler one day, tracks the next,” says Fuller, an asthmatic who took up running 13 years ago to mitigate its effects.

Fuller encourages new runners, even those with preexisting conditions, to consider different types of runs. “I recently coached a woman working toward her first 5K in Baltimore. She said she had bad knees and only felt comfortable running on a treadmill,” relates Fuller. “We’ve slowly worked in trail runs and hill work to the point where she now enjoys training on hills to get strong for a race.”

However, Fuller ultimately tells runners to follow their body’s intuition regarding training. “I dislike treadmills, so I don’t use them. If you don’t like something, even if another seasoned runner recommends it, don’t do it,” she counsels, recalling her own unhappy event runs on Venice Beach sand and a New Jersey boardwalk. “Your body will tell you what it needs.”

Being conscious of the mind-body connection can deepen the benefits of running and other workouts—mentally, physically and spiritually—according to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, worldwide leader of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, nine-time marathoner and author of Running with the Mind of Meditation. “Instead of spacing out [during] exercise, say, ‘I’m going to be present and relate to my breathing and movement’,” he counsels. “That’s healthy for the mind and the body.”

Whatever’s beneath their feet, mindful runners can discover the joys of physical and mental synchronization.

Ferris recommends that runners and walkers mix up terrains to recruit different muscle groups and make them work in new ways. As a result, a strong inland runner may struggle to complete a run on a beach, which draws more upon the calf muscles. Whether it’s a change of surface or training shoe, Ferris cautions to ease into it, rather than making an abrupt shift.

Gail Fuller, a 10-time marathoner and certified running coach in Silver Spring, Maryland, believes that variety Connect with freelance writer April is the spice of running. “I love to switch Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at it up; I get bored easily. I’ll run on trails AprilWrites.com.

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progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them. n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude. n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude.

Grateful for EVERYTHING

Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaDavis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on well-being, instructs his study participants: “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list.

An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest.

by Mary Lynn Ziemer

Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies.

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he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive.

We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others.

Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone.

To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth: n Set a daily time for journal writing. n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day.

Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way.

Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels. n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your world. Even if something’s a work in

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

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A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

What to Do The easy solution is taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage to rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the whole body.

petbriefs For the Love of Dog Biscuits Cookbook Now Available The Monthly Naturally Healthy Pet Section Starts Here!

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cary“ is the word Priscilla Feral, president of Friends of Animals (FoA), uses to describe some of the commercial “crunchy” dog biscuits made for four-legged family members. A food activist and author of two vegan cookbooks, Feral has written For the Love of Dog Biscuits—a cookbook with recipes for healthy, all natural, nutritional and delicious dog treats.

“Commercial dog treats are full of rendered products from animal tissues and bone, diseased or not, animal byproducts, sugar, artificial color and chemical preservatives like BHA and BHT, which studies have shown promote liver disease and other health problems. Treats that use more natural ingredients to achieve a longer shelf life can carry a hefty price tag,” Feral said. “I decided to publish this cookbook to fill the void in the pet industry for nutritious, affordable treats sure to make tails wag.”

The cookbook provides 12 recipes—one for each month—which feature seasonal ingredients and complement the holidays. There are even gluten-free recipes as well as a recipe for Carrot Parsley biscuits that can help combat doggie breath. The recipes in For the Love of Dog Biscuits that really make Feral’s rescue dogs’ tails wag are the Peanut Butter Biscuits and the Peanut Butter Carob-Chips Biscuits.

Friends of Animal, based in Darien, is an international animal protection organization founded in 1957. The organization advocates for the rights of animals, free-living and domestic, around the world. All proceeds from this book support Friends of Animals’ low-cost spay-neuter program for dogs and cats, plus other life-saving campaigns.

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ridgeport resident and green cleaning maven Nicky Tomboulides created The Natural Floor Cleaner For Pets by Penguin’s Best straight from ingredients she found in her pantry. Launched only a few short months ago, the healthy cleaning product line has impressed local pet store buyers and may soon be carried in all five Pet Pantry stores.

Reidel, one of the namesakes of local veterinary oncology philanthropic organization Reidel and Cody Fund, was the inspiration for the birth of The Natural Floor Cleaner For Pets. Her human dad Mark Tillinger sought a non-toxic cleaner that would be safe to use on floors during and after her cancer. Tomboulides developed this product to fill the need; soon it will be available for many more pet owners in the area.

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experience, Sarah knew that she didn’t want a herding, massive, shedding or miniature pet. She was drawn to Labrador types and found Marley, a golden/basset mix rescue that moved in as Michael was undergoing cancer treatment.

“She’s calm, playful and wants to be near, but doesn’t smother, is stubborn, yet trainable, and mostly obedient,” Sarah says. “Plus, she’s content to nap or go on three-mile walks. Walking Marley helped Michael’s recovery after surgery. She was good with just sniffing the green off of a blade of grass until he was ready to head home.”

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Choosing the Perfect Pet Not Just Any Dog or Cat Will Do

by Sandra Murphy

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he old line, “He followed me home, can we keep him?” used to get a kid a dog or cat of his own. In today’s homes, it’s not that easy. Choosing a pet is a personal choice not to be taken lightly nor made on another person’s behalf. A surprise pet is a bad idea.

Rather than gift a pet during the holidays or at any other time, give a coupon to be redeemed after extensive and careful consideration. Involve the whole family in listing pros and cons, deal breakers and must-haves. Life-

style adjustments by everyone are to be expected, but pets shouldn’t make all the sacrifices. Available time and space, daily routines and costs all matter in determining the perfect pet.

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Small dogs and those that need extensive grooming were on Melinda Carver’s no-adopt list. “I read books, visited websites, shelters, adopt-athons and rescue groups,” she says. “As a single person with a full-time job, I wanted a dog that would fit with my work, volunteer and exercise schedules.” Riley, a bloodhound/Lab mix, fit the bill.

Shelter workers can project how large a dog will get when fully grown, as well as their temperament and other breed traits. Carver was cautioned that Riley was an active animal, needed long walks and would ultimately top 100 pounds. Now age 11, he’s a companionable 135 pounds. “I was surprised at how easy it was to change my routine to accommodate playtime, mile-long walks and training. He’s laid back and gentle for his size,” comments Carver, a blog talk radio show host in Parma, Ohio.

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choosing Freeway, her neighbor-friendly löwchen. He’s a mid-size dog, big enough to be a manly companion, but the right size for a high-rise apartment. “When his humans are busy, Freeway flings his own ball down the hall and then runs after it,” she says.

Not Quite Perfect

The perfect pet doesn’t have to be perfect in looks or health.

Dorie Herman, of Jersey City, New Jersey, a graphic designer for Martha Stewart Living, in New York City, is the human behind Chloe Kardoggian, a Chihuahua and puppy mill rescue, age 11, which she describes as “three pounds, two teeth, one giant tongue and an Instagram sensation.” Due to poor nutrition, mill dogs often lose their teeth as young adults, causing their tongues to hang out. She advocates for older dogs and an adopt/don’t buy policy. “With senior animals, you know what you’re getting. They have personality,” says Herman. “With my work schedule, I wanted an older pet, small and piddle-pad trained.”

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Herbert Palmer, of Morris Plains, New Jersey, now with Green the Grid Group, worked for a moving company when three kittens showed up near the loading dock. A co-worker took one. Not in the market for a cat, much less two, Palmer

tried to find them good, safe homes. After five days, he realized, Lucky and Day had a home—with him. “Sometimes we adopt them. Many times they adopt us,” he confides.

Falling in love doesn’t depend solely on what looks good on paper. Everyone deserves to find their “heart” pet— when that first exchanged look proclaims, “He’s mine.”

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More Factors to Consider n A yard isn’t a must, but dogs need regular exercise and socialization. n Adult children boomerang home after college or a divorce, often with pets. A new baby also alters a home’s equilibrium. Many hours away due to work, school activities, elder care and/or volunteering can lead to a bored pet that will produce its own entertainment, often to the family’s dismay. n Some pets are easily washable, while others need professional grooming. Daily brushing minimizes shedding. n Family members’ tolerance for pet drool and snoring counts. n A yearly wellness exam, required inoculations, a microchip and pet insurance add to the tab.

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Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.

Everyday Examples

Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen

by Sandra Murphy

Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals.

David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.

Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.”

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Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.”

In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do.

“They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.”

Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments.

“Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking.

We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When

Nobody experiences magic unless they believe in it. ~Linda Bender

we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/ nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital.

Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give.

Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.”

Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Writing as a Healing Tool Workshop – 1-3pm.

With Chris Sparta. Talk about life experiences and some of the relationships that might need repair or simply a boost and how we can heal them through writing. $25. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 973572-6424. CSpartasWritingWorkshop@gmail.com.

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Inside Out: A Creative Adventure Women’s Half Day Retreat – 1-5pm. With Beth Leas. Learn playful ways to tap into your creativity, shift your energy and open up to new possibilities. Meditation, reflective writing, energy healing and so much more. $111. Redding Meditation Center, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-856-9566. Beth@ BethLeas.com. BethLeas.com.

Honoring the Ancestors: Despacho Ceremony – 4-6pm. Offering our love, prayers and remembrances. Beautiful shamanic ceremony that is an act of love and a reminder of the connections we share with all beings, elements, spirits and sacred places. $30. Muktinath Holistic Center, 755 Main St (Rt 25), Bldg #1, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@ gmail.com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Monday Meditation for Teens – 4-5pm. Being a teen is tough business. Fun meditation helps develop a valuable life skill. Learn different techniques to customize a daily practice that can be done in 10 minutes. $50/series of 3. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Women’s Reflective Writing Series – 9:30-11am.

With Beth Leas. This provocative and playful 4-session series, using the process of inquiry, is designed to reawaken your sense of wonder about yourself, your relationships and your life. $160. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566. Beth@ BethLeas.com. BethLeas.com.

Way of the Tea: The Tea Culture of China – 7-8:30pm. Introduction to Chinese Tea Culture Explaining various teas and their healing/medicinal properties. How to practice the art of making tea. Come prepared to taste. Various teas will be available for purchase. $20/donation. Free with a guest. SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Rt 7, Brookfield. 203-740-9300. Info@INM.Center.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Ready, Set, Go: College Readiness, Creating a Blueprint to Increase – 10-11:30am. Gain a deeper understanding of constructs that indicate college readiness and an understanding of the steps to move towards holistic independence, the cornerstone of collegiate success. Free. The Offices of Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, 898 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-438-4848. DrRoseannInfo@ att.net. DrRoseann.com.

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Campus tour, meet instructors, Find out what you qualify for in financial aid. Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute, 44 Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury.

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The Graduate Institute Alumni Pre-Event Meetup for Positive Psychology, Emotional Well-being and Happiness – 5-7pm. Tangiers, 550 Farmington Ave, Hartford. Followed by event at Town & Country Club, 22 Woodland St, Hartford.

203-874-4252. Info@Learn.edu. Learn.edu/Events.

The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife at C.H. Booth Library Library – 7-8:30pm. With Velya Jancz-Urban, expert on New England’s colonial women. Interactive presentation about the little-known issues faced by New England’s colonial women. Free. C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown. 203-426-4533. ChbPrograms@ biblio.org. CHBoothLibrary.org.

145 Grassy Plain St. Bethel, CT

Purchase tickets in advance at GlutenFreeFoodAllergyFest.com Use Promo code NACT15 for 20% off your tickets Healing Drum Circle – 7-9pm. With DeeAnn Macomson. Evening of sound healing through the drum as our medium. Fun, interactive and supportive circle. All welcome. No experience necessary.

Registration required. $35. Lotus Wellness Center, 46 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich. 203-531-4784.

Info@LotusWellnessCtr.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife at Miranda Vineyard – 6:30-8pm. With Velya Jancz-Urban, expert on New England’s colonial women. Interactive presentation about the littleknown issues faced by New England’s colonial women. Free. Wine available for purchase. Miranda Vineyard, 42 Ives Rd, Goshen. 860-491-3234.

Director@GoshenPubLib.org. GoshenPubLib.org.

Positive Psychology, Emotional Well-being and Happiness – 7-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252. Info@Learn. edu. Learn.edu/Events.

Shamanic Drum Circle – 7:30-10:30pm. Join us to connect with energy, spirit and Mother Earth through sacred Shamanic drumming, rattling and Shamanic healing. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. $20. Hunter Healing Hands, 215 Harbor Ave, Bridgeport. 203-916-8381. HunterHealingHands@ hotmail.com. HunterHealingHands.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Millet Baby Doll Workshop – 8:30am-12:30pm.

Doll weighs 2½ pounds and is approximately 14” tall; a perfectly sized doll for children. Filled with organic, lavender-scented millet. Adults only. $40 per doll. Early Childhood Campus,

Family and Child Psychotherapy

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markyourcalendar 5RHYTHMS Dance/ Movement Workshop with Margaret H. Wagner, 5RHYTHMS accredited teacher Saturday, November 21 • 2-3:30pm Wainwright House 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye, NY The 5RHYTHMS is a dynamic movement practice that ignites creativity, connection and community using musical beats from around the world. $33.

To pre-register: Wainwright.org/programs.htm For information about 5RHYTHMS, 5Rhythms.com or email Margaret@MargaretWagner.com, or call 203-209-0047

Rose Garden Building, 40 Dodgingtown Rd, Newtown. 203-364-1113. Tlederer@WaldorfCT.org.

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Reiki 1st Degree Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm.

With Gigi Benanti, Reiki master/teacher. Learn Western style from an experienced Reiki master (19 years). Includes latest info. Learn how to use Reiki for self-healing and healing for others. 2 manuals and certificate. $125. Angelic Healing Center for Reiki, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150.

AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net. AngelHealReiki.com.

Spiritual Psychic and Healing Fair – Noon-5pm.

Gifted and caring intuitive readers. Receive a reading using a variety of modalities. All readings approx. 25 minutes. Also, Reiki healing sessions for people and animals. Walk-ins welcome. $45+/for readings, $30/ healing. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. My10Cats@ optonline.net. AlbertsonChurch.org.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Tao Yin & Stress Reduction Techniques – 7-8:30pm. Tao Yin is a type of exercise and selfmassage intended to revitalize a person’s internal energy. The exercises encourage flexibility and strength, rejuvenating muscles, ligaments and joints, and help release blocked energy. Participatory seminar. Patients free. Non-patients/$20 donation, free if you bring a guest. SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Rt 7, Brookfield. 203-740-9300.

Info@INM.Center. INM.Center/Events.

A Presence Circle – 7-9pm. With Robin Spiegel and Stacey Sherman. Evening of meditation, sound, frequencies and exploration to experience peace, self-love, compassion and connection. Registration required. $33. Lotus Wellness Center, 46 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich. 203-531-4784. Info@ LotusWellnessCtr.com.

New Moon Healing Circle: Healing with Lunar, Crystal and Ancestral Energy on the Power of the New Moon and Vibration – 7-9pm. Join us to connect with the magic of the New Moon for transforming and bringing in new life, new goals and new dreams. $40. Hunter Healing Hands, 215 Harbor Ave, Bridgeport. 203-916-8381. HunterHealingHands@ hotmail.com. HunterHealingHands.com.

Questions & Answers About Reiki – 7-9:30pm.

With Gigi Benanti, Reiki master/teacher. 7-8:30pm; talk about Reiki with Q&A for non-Reiki. 8:159:30pm: talk and Q&A for Reiki-certified Practitioners to inquire about advanced training. Latest info on Western Style. Mini-Reiki sessions included. $5 or $10. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150. AngelHealReikiGigiB@ snet.net. AngelHealReiki.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 David Young Soul Activation Workshop: Sound Healing and Journeying – 7-9pm. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252. Info@ Learn.edu. Learn.edu/Events.

Arts & Culture Festival 2015 – 10am-noon. With Joyce Saltman & Cindy Wolfe Boynton. To register, please contact Ruth Gross. $10. JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge. 203-3872522 ext 310. RuthG@JCCNH.org.

Hypnosis for Stress Management Workshop – 10am-noon. Participants learn methods for addressing any stressful situation, as well as a toolbox of personal skills, including using routines, relaxation techniques, and a stress log system. $30. Muktinath Holistic Center, 755 Main St (Rt 25), Bldg #1, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@gmail.com.

MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Holiday Antique Mart at Albertson Church – 10am-4:30pm. Come and support our sale and pick-up an incredible bargain. We are also looking for donations of all types: antiques, jewelry, furniture, cars, decorative objects, designer clothing, etc.

Free. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 917-6017137. AlbertsonChurchAntiqueMart@gmail.com.

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The Graduate Institute Information Session – 6-7:30pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252. Info@Learn.edu. Learn. edu/Events.

The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife in Woodbury – 7-8:30pm. With Velya JanczUrban, expert on New England’s colonial women.

Interactive presentation about the little-known issues faced by New England’s colonial women.

Registration required - $10 donation requested. The 1770 Acquiescence Farmhouse, 785 Main St North, Woodbury. 860-354-4881. ColonialGoodwife@ gmail.com. ColonialGoodwife.com.

Beyond the Sauce: Celebrate the Cranberry with The Colonial Goodwife – 7-9pm. In early colonial days, ships carried barrels of cranberries on voyages as a scurvy preventative. History/medicinal lesson, create your own Cranberry Loose Leaf Tea Blend and bottle your own Cranberry Tincture. $20/materials included. The 1770 Acquiescence Farmhouse, 785 Main St North, Woodbury.

860-354-4881. ColonialGoodwife@gmail.com.

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markyourcalendar Shamanic Healing Retreat for Gratitude, Transformation & Abundance With Shamanic Teachers, Deana Paqua & Jessica Hunter Saturday, November 14 • 10am-5pm A full day Shamanic retreat to transform and release blockages to well being in health, relationships, work, finance and more. Experience shamanic journey work, ceremony and healing for clearing fear, lack and discouragement. Learn sacred tools and practical techniques.

Redding Center for Meditation 9 Picketts Ridge Rd • West Redding Exchange: $175 Call Deana Paqua at 203-994-5045 or email Deana.Paqua@gmail.com to register Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture Clinic – 10:30am1pm. Experience immediate and powerful effects with acupuncture auricular (ear) points designed to alleviate tension, relax mind, body. Once needles are inserted, sit, relax, breath, meditate. $40. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-226-8897.

Patricia@PatSinger.com. PatSinger.com.

Craft, Psychic Fair and Spirit Circle – 11/14 (11am9:30pm) & 11/15 (11am-7:30pm). Fair followed by a Spirit Circle - an evening of mediumship. Afternoon lectures $5 each or all day for $25. Admission is free to the fair. Spirit Circle is $30 person. Greenwich Hyatt Hotel, 1800 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich. 203-4701806. Robert@CTPsychics.com. CTPsychics.com.

Introduction to Chinese Medical Aromatherapy – 2-4pm. Formulate your own understanding of Aromatherapy. Explore the use of essential oils, compare their fragrance, properties, track directionality, experience how the scent affects us emotionally, mentally, physically, formulating your own Materia Medica. $40. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-226-8897. Patricia@PatSinger. com. PatSinger.com.

Fire Cider Workshop (The Ultimate Homemade Flu/Cold remedy) at Hopkins Vineyard – 6-8pm.

Grounded Holistic Wellness and The Colonial Goodwife have teamed up to offer a series of hands-on medicinal/historical workshops. $10. Registration required. Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Rd, Warren. 860-868-7954. PattyB@HopkinsVineyard.com.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Back To School Handbook: Top 10 Ways to Keep Your Child on Track for the School Year – 7-8:30pm.

With Michele Isenberg Ed.M, learning specialist and founder of Wise Learning Centers. For any age. Come share your child’s profile and leave with innovative, practical strategies. Free. The Offices of Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, 898 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203438-4848. DrRoseannInfo@att.net. DrRoseann.com.

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markyourcalendar Awaken Wellness Fair …Awaken to Your Best Self…

Sunday, November 22 • 10am to 5pm Evening Open House, A Walk through the Grades – 7-9pm. Alumni will answer your questions as one of our most experienced teachers walks you through each classroom to view student work and learn about the inspiring curriculum. Free. Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, Grades School Campus, Compass Hall, 1 Jacklin Rd, Newtown. 203-364-1113.

Tlederer@WaldorfCT.org. WaldorfCT.org.

Guided Healing Meditation with the Angels: Letting Go of Attachment Easily – 7:30-8:30pm.

Crystal chakra healing bowls, guidance and support from the angels. Commune with your higher self and feel the beauty that is the real you. $15/ suggested donation. Sticks and Stones Farm, 197 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown. 203-364-6262.

CarlaBarzetti@me.com. BrilliantSoul.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Chinese Dietary Therapy: Metal – 7-8:30pm.

The principles of Chinese Dietary Therapy take into account the energetic properties of foods that can transform health. For this season, find out how to boost your immune system, help your lungs and combat colds and flu with food and spices. There will be food tastings and recipes provided. $20/donation.

Free with a guest. SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Rt 7, Brookfield. 203-740-9300. Info@INM. Center. INM.Center/Events.

Introduction to Chinese Medical Aromatherapy – 7-9pm. Formulate your own understanding of Aromatherapy. Explore the use of essential oils, compare their fragrance, properties, track directionality, experience how the scent affects us emotionally, mentally, physically, formulating your own Materia Medica. $40.

TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-226-8897.

Patricia@PatSinger.com. PatSinger.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 The Graduate Institute Information Session – 5-6:30pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252. Info@Learn.edu. Learn. edu/Events.

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Regaining Your Health With Integrated Medicine – 7-8:30pm. With Dr. Bruce Roff, L.Ac. Informative lecture explains how the combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Functional Medicine creates the best path to regaining and restoring your health. RSVP. Free. Studio Around The Corner, 67 Main St, Ste 101, Brewster, NY. 845-363-8330.

Intro to The Art and Alchemy of Aromatherapy – 7-9pm. With Robin Spiegel. Explore and learn the many gifts and therapeutic uses of aromatherapy and how therapeutic grade essential oils support balancing your body, mind, emotions and spirit through your chakras. $40. Lotus Wellness Center, 46 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich. 203-531-4784.

Info@LotusWellnessCtr.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Reiki Second Degree Workshop – 10am-5:30pm.

With Gigi Benanti, Reiki master/teacher (19 years).

Learn to send distance Reiki healing, deepen use of Reiki for others and yourself. 2 powerful energy connections from my short Japanese/Usa Linage.

Two manuals and certificate. $215. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150.

AngelHealReikiGigiB@snet.net. AngelHealReiki.com.

Complimentary Wellness Workshop – 6-8pm.

Introduction to aromatherapy, reflexology and hand massage. RSVP. Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute, 44 Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury.

203-797-0551. Ridley.edu.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Opening Celebration – 1-4pm. Naam Yoga Connecticut is inviting you to celebrate new ownership, meet our teachers and learn more about our Naam Yoga community. $15. Naam Yoga Connecticut, 164 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. 203-994-5815.

DebClelland@gmail.com. NaamYogaCT.com.

5RHYTHMS Dance/Movement Workshop – 2-3:30pm. With Margaret H. Wagner, accredited teacher. Dynamic movement practice. Ignites creativity, connection and community, using musical beats from around the world. Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave, Rye, NY. 203-209-0047.

Margaret@MargaretWagner.com. Wainwright.org/ Programs.htm. 5Rhythms.com.

Chamber of Light Ceremony – 7-9pm. Work with your spirit helpers and their spiritual light as well as with our own. They support us in dropping our egos and will connect us with the global community. $25/advance, $30/at door.

Muktinath Holistic Center, 755 Main St (Rt 25), Bldg #1, Monroe. 203-518-5808. MuktinathHC@ gmail.com. MuktinathHolisticCenter.com.

Double Tree Hotel 455 So. Broadway • Tarrytown, NY Speakers, Healers, Vendors and Readers Over 100 exhibitors, 100’s of guests!

AwakenFair.com click on “Tarrytown 11-22-15” Exhibitor spots available BRING THIS NOTICE FOR FREE ADMISSION

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tualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich.

Info@AlbertsonChurch.org. AlbertsonChurch.org.

Aramaic Healing Service – 1pm. With Wyming Sun, linguist and Feng Shui Master. According to Aramaic sources, Jesus taught his disciples healing and a faith ritual. That hymn and laying-on of hands ritual will be performed through The Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic. $20/suggested love offering. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Flr, Norwalk.

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

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Essential Oils for Multi-dimensional Healing and Wellness – 7-8:30pm. Using essential oils for health and healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes of existence; detoxifying your lifestyle. Free. Sticks and Stones Farm, 197 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown. 203-364-6262. CarlaBarzetti@ me.com. BrilliantSoul.com.

A Presence Circle – 7-9pm. With Robin Spiegel and Stacey Sherman. Evening of meditation, sound, frequencies and exploration to experience peace, self-love, compassion and connection. Registration required. $33. Lotus Wellness Center, 46 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich. 203-531-4784. Info@ LotusWellnessCtr.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 The Graduate Institute Information Sessions: Call-in – 10:30-11:30am. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call-in Number: 712432-1690, access code #583832. Info@Learn.edu.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 A Presence Circle – 7-9pm. With Robin Spiegel and Stacey Sherman. Evening of meditation, sound, frequencies and exploration to experience peace, self-love, compassion and connection. Registration required. $33. Lotus Wellness Center, 46 Pemberwick Rd, Greenwich. 203-531-4784. Info@ LotusWellnessCtr.com.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4

Spirituality and Stress – 1-3pm. With Dr. Michael Basso, Ph.D., and Anne Carbone, M.A. Learn how to transform stress into an ally for a healthy, productive, spiritual lifestyle. Stress leadership entails a creative, multi-dimensional approach to transform stress into a conscious, healthy productive way of living. $40. Albertson Memorial Church of Spiri-

Shamanic Drum Circle – 7:30-10:30pm. Join us to connect with energy, spirit and Mother Earth through sacred Shamanic drumming, rattling and Shamanic healing. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. $20. Hunter Healing Hands, 215 Harbor Ave, Bridgeport. 203-916-8381. HunterHealingHands@ hotmail.com. HunterHealingHands.com.

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ongoingcalendar sunday Angelic Reiki Meditation with Essential Oils – 8-9am. Receive short, hands-on Angelic Reiki, experience powerful techniques to reduce stress and relax. $10. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave (in the back, downstairs), Norwalk. Pre-register: 203-852-1150.

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. Come together to share thoughts, experiences and wisdom in a supportive environment. Free. Mystics By The Sea, 394 New Haven Ave, Milford. 203-980-6272.

NewBeginningsInCommunity.Weebly.com.

Family Program (Kids and Teens) – 10-11:30am.

First and third Sunday. Introducing kids to meditation, metta, yoga, art practice, a discussion of mindfulness in everyday life, generosity, compassion, letting go of negative mind states and other basic Parents can meditate in the main building.

Contact Matt Keeler at MmKeeler@gmail.com.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Mahasati Insight Meditation – 10-11:30am.

Mahasati is a form of Insight Meditation. The Redding Center for Meditation’s mission is to help people of all faiths develop the self-awareness and inner peace necessary to live life in a skillful way.

203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

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

Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Flr, Norwalk. 203-855-7922. Office@UnityCenterNorwalk. org. UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

Albertson Church Service – 11am-12:30pm. Includes an inspirational talk from caring ministers, guided meditation, time to receive healing energy and spirit messages from those we continue to love.

Free. Albertson Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203-637-4615.

monday Core Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Strengthen your core and deepen your practice. Emphasis on proper alignment. Class moves slowly through basic postures in challenging ways. For beginners or experienced yogis looking to build strength and reduce stress. $17/drop-in, $150/10-class card. The Graceful Planet, 7 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook. 203-426-8215.

Kat@GracefulPlanet.com. GracefulPlanet.com.

Monday Morning Meditation – 11:30am-12:30pm.

With Beth Leas. Practical approach supports you as you develop a solid life skill. Whether you’ve never meditated or you’re a sage meditator - this class is for you. Explore different meditation techniques each week. $30. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk.

203-856-9566. Beth@BethLeas.com. BethLeas.com.

Mahasati Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Mahasati is a form of Insight Meditation. The Redding Center for Meditation’s mission is to help people of all faiths develop the self-awareness and inner peace necessary to live life in a skillful way.

203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Monday Meditation for Everyone – 7:30-9pm. This is Meditation Guided Imagery for relaxation and stress reduction. It also helps you move forward on your spiritual path. No experience necessary. $20. Soul Focus, 145 Grassy Plain St, Bethel. 203-570-3868.

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 TLC Monthly Networking Breakfast – 8:3010am. First Tuesday. Looking for a community of healthy living professionals? Relaxed supportive group of professionals. Grab a friend, your biz cards and join us for a fun morning of connecting. Free.

TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566.

Beth@BethLeas.com. TLCCenter.com.

Yoga Therapeutics – 9-10:15am. With Dr. Kathy Sward. Designed for those with chronic pain, health conditions, prevention and other health concerns.

Traditional poses are expertly modified to allow the mind to calm, joints to align and muscles lengthen and strengthen. $15. Redding Center for Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding.

203-207-1613. Dr.KathySward@gmail.com.

DrKathySward.com.

Toastmasters – Noon. Interested in public speaking?

Monroe-Trumbull Toastmasters is a chartered club of Toastmasters International dedicated to improving members’ communication and leadership skills. Meets alternate Tuesdays. Body Smart, Crescent Village, 115 Main St, Unit 11, Monroe. 203-459-6773. Franny.

Hannigan@charter.com. ToastMastersClubs.org.

Mahasati Insight Meditation – 12:30-2pm.

Mahasati is a form of Insight Meditation. The Redding Center for Meditation’s mission is to help people of all faiths develop the self-awareness and inner peace necessary to live life in a skillful way. 203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Meditating Holistically – 6:30-8pm. With Urgyan Zangpo, a Western Buddhist lama sharing a rich practice of traditional meditation guidance directed toward holistic integration. Group meditation and discussion, devoted to our mutual innermost truths. $15. Location: ah Yoga, 168 New Milford Tpke (Rt 202), New Preston. 860-868-6707 or Danbury Area Vajrayana Buddhist Meditation on Meetup.com.

Angelic Healing Group – 7-9pm. First Tuesday.

Experience the healing energy of the Angelic Realm. Your energy body will be infused with the love and light of the Divine through meditation and hands-on touch. $20. Stevens Memorial Church, 8 Shady Ln, South Salem, NY. 203-438-4893.

Reiki Shares – 7:30-10:15pm. First and third Tuesdays. Gigi Benanti Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/ Teacher. For Reiki practitioners only. Exchange ongoing since 1996. Instructions included. $20.

Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk.

Pre-register: 203-852-1150.

wednesday Core Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Designed to strengthen your core and deepen your practice. Emphasis on proper alignment. Class moves slowly through basic postures in challenging ways. For beginners or experienced yogis looking to build strength and reduce stress. $17/drop-in, $150/10-class card. The Graceful Planet, 7 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook. 203-426-8215.

Kat@GracefulPlanet.com. GracefulPlanet.com.

The Science of Being Great– 7pm. 5-week series begins 11/18. The Science of Being Great is the second book of Wattles’ trilogy. In this volume he argues that the power of thought and positive self-esteem is the only true measure of a person’s greatness. Love Offering. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, Norwalk. 203-855-7922. Office@UnityCenterNorwalk. org. UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

Mahasati Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Mahasati is a form of Insight Meditation. The Redding Center for Meditation’s mission is to help people of all faith s develop the self-awareness and inner peace necessary to live life in a skillful way.

203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Stamford Positive Living Forum – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wednesday. Meetings feature inspirational speakers who aim to introduce the audience to happiness boosters and simple techniques which can lead to emotional and physical wellbeing, happiness, and an overall sense of positivity. Free. Innovation Center of Stamford, Old Town Hall, 175 Atlantic St, Stamford. 203-962-1062. Donna.M.Vella@ gmail.com. HappinessClub.com.

Journey Group – 7-9pm. First Wednesday. With Cindy Miller, intuitive. If you are looking to get unstuck, learn more about self empowerment, becoming a healing facilitator, than this is the group for you. $20. Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown. Call: 203-426-9448. SacredGrounds.bz.

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Using Smart Body (Kinesiology) for Everyday – 7-9pm. Learn how to sense the energy of foods, supplements, books, places and more. Sense what you cannot see and therefore make better choices.

Learn how to change energy. Presentation and discussion. $20. Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown. 203-377-6162. Bruce.Zboray@ yahoo.com. TrinityProduction.org.

Holistic Moms Network Fairfield County, CT Chapter – 7:30pm. Second Wednesday. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, 156 East Ave, Norwalk. Home.Homewebs.com/ HMNFairfieldCtyCT. Gentle Yoga for Real Bodies – 7:30-8:45pm. With Gloria Owens, Kripalu yoga teacher. Everyone can benefit from a gentle, slow and conscious approach to yoga. Fun and relaxing class will build confidence and compassionate self-acceptance, while leaving you deeply nurtured. $19/drop-in or buy a discounted pass. YogaSpace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642. Info@YogaSpace-CT. com. YogaSpace-CT.com.

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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.

thursday Tea and Meditation – 9:30-11am. Mahasati is a form of Insight Meditation. The Redding Center for Meditation’s mission is to help people of all faiths develop the self-awareness and inner peace necessary to live life in a skillful way. By donation.

Redding Center for Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 203-244-3130. Info@ ReddingMeditation.org. ReddingMeditation.org.

Thursday Morning Meditation for Moms – 9:3011am. Come and unwind with a Guided Meditative Journey geared to release stress and a healthful more positive understanding of self. $20. Soul Focus, 145 Grassy Plain St, Bethel. 203-570-3868.

CHADD/ADHD Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. 3rd and 4th Thursdays. Monthly discussion on parenting child(ren) with an ADD/ADHD diagnosis. Form connections with other parents and gain skills and education to support your child(ren).

Free. The Offices of Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, 898 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield. 203-438-4848.

DrRoseannInfo@att.net. DrRoseann.com.

EFT Tapping Circle Meetup – 7-8:30pm. Second Thursday.Come learn about your energy body.

Every month will be a different topic or exercise.

No experience needed, all are welcome. $15.

Location given with RSVP. 203-247-1318.Robin@ RobinFriedman.net. EnergyToolsForDailyLiving.com.

EFT Tapping Circle Meetup– 7-8:30pm. Fourth Thursday. Come learn about your energy body.

Every month will be a different topic or exercise.

No experience needed, all are welcome. $15.

Location given with RSVP. 203-247-1318.Robin@ RobinFriedman.net. EnergyToolsForDailyLiving.com.

Meditating Holistically – 7-8:30pm. With Urgyan Zangpo, a Western Buddhist lama sharing a rich practice of traditional meditation guidance directed toward holistic integration. Group meditation and discussion, devoted to our mutual innermost truths. $15. YogaSpace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-YOGA or Danbury Area Vajrayana Buddhist Meditation on Meetup.com.

Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm. Second Thursday. All welcome. Non-Reiki & Reiki practitioners share and experience Reiki. See details on Unity website. Hosted by Gigi Benanti Reiki master/teacher. $20. Unity Center for Practical Spirituality, 3 Main St, Norwalk.

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

AngelHealReiki.com, UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

friday 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.

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and Education Center 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield. 203-438-3050. TurningPointReiki.com.

Free Mommy & Me Yoga – 10am. With Brooke de Weaver. We supply water and mats - just bring yourself and your kids. Free. Yogasmoga Townhouse, 68 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich.

Student Massage Clinic – 11am-1pm. Relax and enjoy a full-body massage at the Danbury Campus public Student Massage Therapy Clinic. Wednesday evenings or Friday mornings available. $30/50 minutes. RidleyLowell Business & Technical Institute, 24 Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury. Call for appt: 203-748-0052.

Teen Meditation – 5-6pm. This is an enjoyable approach to the understanding of self and how you fit into the world in which you can grow with confidence. Come and explore a guided meditative journey that helps to melt away stress and anxiety.

For teens and up. $15. Soul Focus, 145 Grassy Plains St, Bethel. 203-570-3868.

Discussion with Spirit – 7:30pm. Last Friday.

Bring questions, receive channeled information to help understand who you are, why you’ve come to the earth plane and empower yourself with messages from Spirit and loved ones. $35. Private residence, Monroe. Information/RSVP: 203-268-3262.

Circle of Life – 7:30-9:30pm. Third Friday. Explore topics such as love, trust, permission and forgiveness as tools in navigating through life’s opportunities, losses and changes. Learn how to bring love, life and happiness. Notetaking welcome and encouraged. $40. Bridgeport location given with registration: 203-268-3262. TrinityProduction.org.

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, Dr. 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.

Buddhist Teachings & Practice Discussion Group – 11:45am-1:30pm. Second and fourth Saturday. Join a relaxed group, in a tranquil environment, and explore some of the core principles of Buddhist practice. By donation. Redding Center for Meditation, 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding. 914-763-4639. Jexel@att.net.

ReddingMeditation.org.

Restorative Yoga – 3-5pm. First Saturday. Use props to support your body so you can rest, stretch, lower your heart rate and blood pressure; calm your nervous system and experience deep peace. 28/preregistered; $35/at the door if space is available. YogaSpace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642.

Info@YogaSpace-CT.com. YogaSpace-CT.com.

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. $10. Unity Center of Norwalk, 3 Main St, 2nd Fl, Norwalk. 203-855-7922. Office@ UnityCenterNorwalk.org. UnityCenterNorwalk.org.

saturday Angelic Reiki Meditation with Essential Oils – 8-9am. Receive short, hands-on Angelic Reiki, experience powerful techniques to reduce stress and relax. $10.

Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave (in the back, downstairs), Norwalk. Pre-register: 203-852-1150.

Love Yourself Fit Meetings – 8:30am. Support for your sacred journey of real weight loss. Meetings offer you a place to be accountable to your highest vision for your healthiest self. $15. Insights Wellness Center, 458 Monroe Tpke, Monroe. 203-260-9353.

ChrisGuerrera@me.com. InsightsWellnessCenter.com.

Yoga & Pilates – 8:30-10am. Fun class combining yoga and pilates. In this class we play with all the toys - using bands, blocks, balls and light weights for a complete workout. Lengthen and tone and end with a restorative relaxation. $17/ drop-in, $150/10-Class card. The Graceful Planet, 7 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook. 203-426-8215. KatGracefulPlanet.com. GracefulPlanet.com.

Mahasati Insight Meditation – 10-11:30am.

Mahasati is a form of Insight Meditation. The Redding Center for Meditation’s mission is to help people of all faiths develop the self-awareness and inner peace necessary to live life in a skillful way.

203-244-3130. ReddingMeditation.org.

Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture Clinic – 10:30am1pm. 2nd Saturday. Experience immediate and powerful effects with acupuncture ear points designed to alleviate tension, relax mind and body. Once needles are applied, sit, relax, breath, meditate. $40.

TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-226-8897.

Patricia@PatSinger.com. PatSinger.com.

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JODY EISEMANN, LAc

Offices in Norwalk, Southport and Trumbull 203-216-2548 • AcupunctureHealingCT.com High-quality acupuncture at the most affordable prices in Fairfield County. 20+ years experience, specializing in treating all kinds of pain and general health issues.

PATRICIA SINGER, MS, LAc 544 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-226-8897 • PatSinger.com

As a Spiritual Alchemist, I use a customized one-on-one approach to connect on many levels to assist in the healing process. Modalities: acupuncture, shiatsu, aromatherapy, dietary therapy, sound and energy healing, ceremony and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 17.

COLONICS COLONICS

914-921-LIFE (5433) LifelineHygienics.com Experience and personalized service you can trust. The finest in colonic irrigation and personal care. Serving the tri-state area since 1993.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY ALBA THERMAL IMAGING LLC

Safe, painless early detection 71 East Ave, Ste D, Norwalk 203-856-1421 • AlbaThermalImaging.com Thermography can detect breast disease at its earliest stages and monitor and assess pain in any part of the body. Safe, painless, noninvasive, FDA registered.

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WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

501 Kings Highway East, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-8258 • WholeBodyMed.com Ready to start feeling healthier? Take your first step with this gentle cleansing procedure. Watch our colonic and detoxification videos on our new video website located at WholeBodyMed.com. Call for Free CD on detoxification. See ad, page 2.

CRYSTALS

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CHIROPRACTIC

MOTHER EARTH GALLERY 449 Danbury Rd, New Milford 203-775-6272 MotherEarthCrystals.com

The area’s finest crystal shop for natural, polished & tumbled gemstones for healing or collecting.

Handcrafted gemstone jewelry, candles, chimes, books as well as a showcase for local artisans. See ad, page 31.

EDUCATION

PETER BRAGLIA, DC

True Health Family Chiropractic 7365 Main St, Stratford 203-923-8633 • TrueHealthCT.com As a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Dr. Braglia has received advanced training in Pediatric Adjusting and Prenatal Care, including the Webster Technique. We are proud to serve patients from all over Fairfield and New Haven County with our unique and gentle approach to health care.

HOUSATONIC VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL

40 Dodgingtown Rd, Newtown 203-364-1113 • WaldorfCT.org We develop each child’s unique capacity to engage meaningfully in the world by integrating experiential and artistic learning, academic excellence, respect for diversity and reverence for nature. See ad, page 19.

RISA SLOVES, DC

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care 156 East Ave, Norwalk 203-838-1555 • CTChiropractic.com Dr. Risa Sloves is 1 of 12 Chiropractic Physicians in Connecticut with Board Certification in Maternity and Pediatric Care including Webster and Bagnell Tu r n i n g Te c h n i q u e s . A l s o provided: acupuncture, BioSET Allergy Elimination Technique and the DRX9000 Spinal Decompression. See ad, page 27.

WESTBROOK NATURE SCHOOL 7 Long Ridge Rd, West Redding 203-664-1554 Info@WestbrookNatureSchool.org WestbrookNatureSchool.org

A nature-based education on six acres of trails, streams, and meadows, with an organic garden and natural playscapes. Our curriculum builds physical and emotional resilience, moral awareness and the foundation required for intellectual growth. See ad, page 9.

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EXPRESSIVE ARTS

HOME CARE/PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

SOUL COLLAGE

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Licensed RN, Nutritionist & Certified Health Coach 500 Monroe Tpke, Monroe • 203-521-4733 GilbertsonMary@yahoo.com Prescription4Wellness.com Working 1:1 in groups and corporations to develop customized healthy lifestyle plans. You receive tools to optimize your health through nutrition, disease management, exercise, weight loss & stress reduction. 28 years of experience supporting teens & adults in healthy lifestyle.

Available for speaking engagements and health events.

HYPNOSIS

MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT

501 Kings Highway East, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-0300 • WholeBodyDentistry.com

Using naturopathic and Chinese medical principles, we get to the source of your health concerns. Diagnostic methods include functional testing such as advanced bloodwork analysis, cardiovascular testing, hormone evaluation and thermography. Our customized treatment program includes acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling and more. Most insurance accepted. See ad, page 3.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD, Stephen Carr, OD, Narvan Bakhtiari, OD, Diane Bahr-Groth, CHy, TFTdx Brian Rodrigues, OD, Jason Rutherford, OD 1177 High Ridge Rd, Stamford Locations: 203-595-0110 • MindBodyTransformation.com 6515 Main St, Trumbull • 203-374-2020 Fast, effective methods for weight, 444 Westport Ave, Norwalk • 203-840-1991 stress, fear, pain, smoking, etc. 2600 Post Rd, Southport • 203-255-4005 Certified Hypnotherapist, Thought CTEyeCareAssociates.com

MIND-BODY TRANSFORMATION HYPNOSIS

Field Therapy, Time Line Therapy, NLP and Complementary Medical Hypnosis, since 1989. See ad, page 49.

HENRY C. SOBO, MD

Optimal Health Medical, LLC 111 High Ridge Rd, Stamford Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer 203-348-8805 • DrSobo.com and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. With over 30 years of experience, he is a sought after speaker and lecturer.

His popular consumer book, Whole-Body Dentistry, has been sold world-wide. See ad, page 2.

CONNECTICUT HEADACHE & MIGRAINE RELIEF CENTER/ TOM ANZALONE, DDS

Dr. Sobo provides Natural Horm-one therapy, Weight Reduction programs, IV Vitamin/Minerals treatments, Allergy evaluation and treatment, Fibromyalgia care, and treatment for a wide variety of problems utilizing an Integrative Medicine approach.

STAMFORD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Michael E. Doyle, MD Conventional & Alternative Medicine 22 5th St, Ste 201, Stamford 203-324-4747 C o n n e c t i c u t StamfordIntegrativeMedicine.com

235 Glenville Rd, Ste 2B, Greenwich 203-531-5688 • CTHeadacheRelief.com

Headache and Migraine Relief Center’s (CHMRC) approach to head-ache pain relief actually addresses and treats the sources of the problem. Using techniques that have been proven effective in sports medicine, the CHMRC system targets improper muscle forces in the head, neck, and jaw area that cause painful conditions. See ad, page 13.

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Ken Hoffman, DAc, (RI), LAc, CCH, MD Bruce Roff, LAc, LMT, Senior Associate Craig Pannone, ND 31 Old Rt 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300 • INM.center

We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy.

See ad, page 28.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

HOLISTIC DENTIST

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Specializing in Natural and Alternative approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness. Hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad, page 39.

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INTUITIVE CONSULTANT KIMBERLY TAYLOR

Crystal Visions, Inc. 1 Rt 37 East, Ste 2, Sherman 860-210-9897 • CrystalVisionsCT.com Kimberly is a psychic medium and intuitive. Readings consist of childhood experiences, present personal and professional relationship paths and future outcomes of major life decisions.

Kimberly can also be a conduit for lost loved ones. See ad, page 20.

PSYCHIC ENERGY CENTER Kimberly Adams 415 Main St, Unit F, Ridgefield 203-702-3247 RidgefieldCTPsychic.com

Specializing in chakra and energy balancing and tarot readings, I offer many different tools to help you realign with your inner self.

As a 3rd generation healer, I am excited to share my love of energy correction with my clients. See ad, page 34.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK LAURA CARLSON, LMT

Redding/Monroe/Easton 203-885-7353 (SELF) Facebook.com/LauraCarlsonMassageLLC You deserve to be nurtured and time to be still, to breathe and to restore balance. Relaxing and nourishing massage will encourage positive changes in your mind and body. Individual sessions and massage parties available.

ROBIN ORDAN, LMT, LCSW, CICMI Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner Old Greenwich/Stamford 203-561-8535 • RobinOrdanLMT.com

Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Injuries and Infant/Child Massage Instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad, page 20.

MASSAGE SCHOOL FINGER LAKES SCHOOL OF MASSAGE

272 N. Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 914-241-7363 • FLSM.com Join us for a transformative experience as you develop your intuitive and scientific abilities to heal through therapeutic touch. Classes taught to auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Financial aid available for full and part-time programs. See ad, page 23.

RIDLEY-LOWELL BUSINESS & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 44 Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury 203-797-0551 • Ridley.edu

Accredited institution offering skilled training in the following fields: Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Admin Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Information Technology and Electrical Systems Technician;day/evening classes, Financial Aid (if eligible), free placement assistance. See ad pg 38.

MEDITATION

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN

REDDING CENTER FOR MEDITATION NATURAL HEALTH AND 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding WELLNESS CENTER 203-244-3130 ReddingMeditation.org

Lisa Singley, ND, MS 2103 Main St, Ste 2, Stratford We teach and practice Mahasati 203-874-4333 meditation. Mahasati meditation Info@NHAWC.com • NHAWC.com

cultivates self-awareness through We use advanced diagnostic testing attention to the movement of the with safe, effective, all-natural body and, at more advanced healing modalities and treatment levels, to the movement of the options to treat acute and chronic mind. No prior meditating conditions, restore balance and experience is necessary. Ongoing treat the mind, body and spirit. weekly meditation classes, retreats and events.

Specialists in endocrine disorders, Please check monthly event calendar or visit digestive issues, pain management and chronic ReddingMeditation.org for updated information. fatigue. We offer comprehensive solutions to prevent illness and maintain optimal health for body, mind and spirit. See ad, page 11.

MOBILE FITNESS & WELLNESS

MARVIN P. SCHWEITZER, ND

Wellness Institute 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-847-2788 • DrMarvinSchweitzer.com

BRAMASOLÉ FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER

Elizabeth D. Aleksinas 57 Slab Meadow Rd, Morris 860-567-0219 • BramasoleWellness.com

Family Health Care using all natural therapies for 25 years. Acupuncture, Bio-Identical Hormones, Homeopathy, Chinese/Western Herbs, Allergy/Toxin Testing, Oxygen T h e r a p y, M e r i d i a n S t r e s s Assessment, Nutrition/Enzyme Therapies. See ad, page 8.

Bramasolé is a unique mobile fitness and wellness unit. Can’t get to the gym or yoga studio? I come to you!

Services include yoga, meditation yraining, Reiki, massage, Tai Chi and personal fitness. Studio hours SHALVA CLINIC, LLC also available. See ad, page 14.

NATURAL FOOD MARKET THE COMMON BOND MARKET 40 Huntington St, Shelton TheCommonBondMarket.com 203-513-8200

Ellen M. Lewis, ND, Director 8 Lincoln St, Westport 203-916-4600 • ShalvaClinic.org

Dr. Lewis offers comprehensive holistic care for women including well-women exams, fertility, thyroid and menopause support.

She also has a special interest in pediatrics and utilizes a variety of natural modalities when working with patients with ADD/ADHD, autism, allergies, eczema and asthma. Treatments include herbal medicine, functional medicine, biotherapeutic drainage, homeopathy and more. See ad, page 14.

The Common Bond Market is a natural food market that provides The Valley with more healthful alternatives than the usual grocery fare. You’ll also find hot food, supplements, and much more. Find us on Facebook! See DR. MARINA YANOVER, ND, LAC ad, page 29.

1720 Post Rd East, Ste 213, Westport

203-255-5005 • BigAppleHealth.com

Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Natural Face Lift using microcurrent therapy. Specialties include Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Pain Man-agement, Skin Care.

Insurance accepted.

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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, M.D., ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN 501 Kings Highway East, Ste 108, Fairfield 203-371-8258 • WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself.

Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared Phototherapy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hormonal Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, Real-Time EEG Neurofeedback and other therapies. See ad, page 2.

PHYSICAL THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY OF SOUTHERN CT

Linda Maude, PT 917 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton 203-926-6997 • PhysicalTherapySoCT.com Specializing in evaluation & treatment of musculoskeletal imbalance & injuries. Results achieved that traditional physical therapy may not. Therapeutic approaches such as manual therapy, cranialsacral, visceral manipulation and vestibular rehab. State of the art facility for strengthening & overall rehabilitation.

CHRISTINE GUERRERA, LMFT

PsychoSpiritual Therapy & Coaching InsightsWellnessCenter.com 203-260-9353 • ChrisGuerrera@me.com Non-traditional holistic sessions to free and empower yourself on your path of healing and awakening with a blend of psycho-spiritual therapy, energetics and universal wisdom.

See ad, page 14.

HARMONY OF THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL LLC

Anasta Kydes MA, NCC, LPC, ACSM, CPT (Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Personal Trainer) 91 East Ave, Norwalk 203-318-4514 • AnastaKydes@yahoo.com A client centered approach is taken in a supportive, non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate environment. I teach coping skills to help manage life’s challenges and incorporate exercise and meditation upon your request to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. See ad, page 31.

YUDIT MAROS, LMFT, CHt

100 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-244-5898 • Center4AuthenticLiving.com Author of Apple of My I: The Four Practices of Self-Love. There is hope! Even life-long unhappiness can be helped. State-of-the art psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, couples and families.

Trauma resolution, Relationship Clinics, six-week Authenticity Clinics for inner connection.

ROBIN ORDAN, LCSW

Family, Child, Individual & Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford 203-561-8535 • RobinOrdanLCSW.com Robin has more than 18 years of experience working with families and children. Specializing in Divorce, Parent/ Child Conflict, Grief, Attachment/Bonding, Child Development and Parenting. See ad, page 60.

PSYCHOTHERAPY MARIA C. CASTILLO, MSW, LCSW 238 Monroe Tpke, Ste B, Monroe 203-445-8966 • Msisi@aol.com LifeBetweenLivesTherapy.com

Past Life Regression, trained by Brian Weiss, MD. Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy, trained by TNI and Michael Newton, PhD. Traditional psychotherapy with a spiritual approach; Reiki. Connect with your soul self and let your inner wisdom guide you.

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DENI WEBER, MA, LPC, D-CEP

Holistic Psychotherapist Comprehensive Energy Psychology Fairfield County 203-544-6094 • DeniWeber.com Within a supportive, empathic relationship Deni guides individuals on their journey of selfdiscovery integrating psychology, Eastern medicine and spirituality to heal suffering from traumatic stress related to chronic illness, disabilities, abuse & PTSD.

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REIKI GIGI BENANTI, USUI REIKI MASTER Angelic Healing Center 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk 203-852-1150 • AngelHealReiki.com

Gigi is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher. She offers all levels of Reiki training monthly.

All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques including Karuna, Angelic and Jikiden Reiki.

DEBORAH GAYLORD, RMT, IARP

Ridgefield/Danbury 203-733-4535 • DmGaylord@yahoo.com A Reiki Master since 2001, Deborah has worked with clients from infants to the elderly, specializing in children/teens/ young adults with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

RIVER’S EDGE REIKI

Lori Haggerty • Usui Reiki Master Bethel • 203-994-8978 RiversEdgeReiki.com Feeling the negative effects of a high stress life? Illness, unhappiness, exhaustion? Experience the power of Reiki and how it can restore you physically, emotionally and spiritually. Sessions for adults, children and senior citizens (geriatrics is my specialty!). Reiki training classes offered for all levels. See ad, page 24.

VIRGINIA TRINQUE,

Usui Reiki Master Danbury • 203-733-1330 VirginiasHealthyLiving@gmail.com VirginiasHealthyLiving.com Virginia is a Reiki Master/Teacher with years of experience healing children and adults. Specializing in physical and spiritual pain relief and “body and soul integration” for easier living in this world. Usui Reiki classes offered for Master level, Levels I and II and Teacher Training. Sessions and classes held in a private, serene setting.

TURNING POINT HEALING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT – Turning Point Reiki, LLC 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.

SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER HUNTER HEALING HANDS

Jessica C. Hunter 203-916-8381 HunterHealingHands@hotmail.com HunterHealingHands.com Healing sessions in shamanic healing, Melody crystal healing, reiki, shamanic intuitive readings. Accredited and certification training programs in reiki, crystal healing, and shamanic healing. See ad, page 10.

STRESS REDUCTION CAROL SHEAR, BNRN, CERTIFIED COACH

Rise Up Coaching, LLC Fairfield/Danbury/Trumbull 203-452-9614 • RiseUpCoaching.com

SHEILA WALL, MSW, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED COACH In Synchrony LLC Danbury/Norwalk/Fairfield 203-216-6243 • InSynchronyLLC.com

Specializing in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8-week program pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn. We completed the MBSR Practicum and Mind-Body Medicine training at UMASS Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness. With decades of experience in mental health, health care, coaching and business, we offer comprehensive and expert guidance in mindfulness training to address a variety of stressful situations.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot Offices in Norwalk & Ridgefield 203-856-9566 BethLeas.com • TLCTarot.com If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels - greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 20 years intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot.

See ad, page 16.

BRILLIANT SOUL

WELLNESS CENTER

Newtown 203-364-6262 BrilliantSoul.com

7eFit Spa

Your brilliant soul heals you physically/mentally / emotionally/spiritually through my CranioSacral Therapy/ SomatoEmotional Release, Ki/ Pranic/Reiki Energy, channeling, soul contract info/clearing, pure essential oils & Crystal chakra bowls! See ad, page 20.

CORE RELATIONS

Karin Knoblich, CCEP 522 East Putnam Ave, Ste 8A, Greenwich 1239 Broadway, Ste 1003A, New York, NY Core-Relations.com • 917-548-8689

1092 High Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-356-5822 • 7eFitSpaCT1@gmail.com 7eLLC.com and visit the Stamford location 7eFit Spa offers a variety of aesthetic services and non-invasive techniques to support mind body wellness.

Services include anti-aging and oxygen facials with aromatherapy, Torc Plus bioelectric stimulation for muscle activation and weight loss, infrared sauna, and the DietMaster weight loss program. See ad, page 15.

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by Alethea Hunt

spicy Mars/Venus conjunction in Virgo revs things up at the beginning of November—this “mojo” is great for scoring a lucrative new job or even for introducing yourself to your new co-worker, as workplace romances can be a distinct possibility now. In fact, new unions of all types are in the air; here are some quick behavioral “tells” that could indicate possible interest: • Men are apt to be more refined, courteous and polite (read: gentlemanly) when pursuing the object of their desires this month.

• The ladies may flip between primping to make themselves as attractive as possible (look for the red lipstick!) and/or initiating a more bold and direct approach.

A new moon in probing Scorpio on November 11 may denote a strong “need to know” vibe with its close proximity to Mercury; digging for information and doing general reconnaissance may be par for the course around this time. Careful how deep you dig though, and be sure to avoid taking liberties concerning privacy or any confidences placed in you. What would happen if you were to unearth something shocking or that puts you in an awkward spot? The Uranian influence upon this lunation can be a boundary-buster, so explore with detachment any compulsion to “get to the bottom” of a matter to be sure this isn’t rooted in a place of insecurity. This is definitely a time to know when to mind your own business and watch who or what you ask or reveal.

There can be an innovative yet disruptive influence upon relationships during November’s third and fourth weeks as Venus in Libra runs into Pluto and Uranus. This is not a time for staleness in unions; rather it is a time to find that perfect marriage between intimacy and independence. Relationships that have perhaps become a bit too enmeshed benefit from some space and breathing room so that individuality can be cultivated, while pairings that highlight autonomy and that have more distance between partners benefit from going deeper. The circumstances that can prompt these kinds of adjustments may feel rather pressure-laden at times, but know that it’s all about evolving how you love.

It is always important to be honest with yourself, and the Gemini Full Moon on November 25 highlights just how vital this is. Shun denial and appreciate when it really is in your best interest to know the truth—even if it is a disappointing one—as hard facts might otherwise be tempting to turn a blind eye to. On the other hand, don’t take everything you are told as gospel either; know fact checking may be required to verify certain information that may come to light around the time of this lunation. Why extrapolate based on possibly inconclusive or even erroneous data?

Soul search, listen to your intuition, and/or try praying for verification if or when things aren’t quite clear-cut.

A practitioner of Western Tropical astrology, Alethea Hunt has been practicing for more than 17 years. Connect with her at 203-917-6312, Alethea@EmpoweredDestiny.com or EmpoweredDestiny.com.

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