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Saturday, June 22 • 11am – 5pm Rain date: June 23

hosted by Sticks and Stones Farm Retreat 201 Huntingtown Rd in Newtown. SticksandStonesFarm.com Back by popular demand - Annie & Tim have invited us all back to the Farm for their Annual Open House & Mountain Laurel Festival! Join us for a day of music, nature, healthy living inspiration, and family fun. Walk the labyrinth; stroll the Mountain Laurel Stroll Garden; hike the trails throughout the beautiful and magical setting of this 60-acre farm. A free event!

11:00 “Me and the Moon” Concert for Kids. Created by Montessori mom Katherine Silvan

11:00 Goddess Bellydance class by Kristie Liotta of SOUND

11:30 Tai Chi demonstration

12:00-3:00 Soup, salad, and corn bread served from the Farm’s new kitchen

12:00 Drumming (and Hooping!) Circle led by Mark Zarrillo 12:00 & 4:00 Mindfulness classes for children taught by Casey Skillins of Easton Country Day School 12:30 & 2:00 Yoga class 12:30 & 2:30 Plant hike, fire demonstration and interactive nature table where kids and adults can learn to make string from natural plant fibers.

Led by Justin Pegnataro of the Two Coyotes School 1:00 Crystal Cymbalogy Band will provide the sound and meditative backdrop for a labyrinth walk and drumming circle.

2:00 Ukelele demonstrations by Uncle Zac, “the Uke Guy” 2:00 & 4:00 Law of Attraction workshop led by Roberta Russell of Beyond Touch

3:00 Mindful Eating workshop hosted by Annie Steifel, Holistic Health Coach and co-owner of Sticks and Stones Farm

3:00 Intuitive Drawing class by Rachel Andrews of SOUND

4:00 Tim Currier’s Moss Stroll up the Mountain

4:00 Treasure Map of Astrology workshop with Ronald Diffablo

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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.

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Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth

by Kim Childs

24 Coloring Our World

How Hues Can Help and Heal

by Judith Fertig

26 Life Lift

Being Happy from the Inside Out

by Judith Fertig

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28 Dad & Daughter Dates

Making the Most of

Cherished Time Together

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30 Traveling Volunteers

Doing Good During Time Away

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Carolyn Aversano

contact us Publisher/Managing Editor Nicole Miale Carolyn Aversano Editor Nicole Miale Stephen Warne Design & Production Erica M. Mills

As many know, in addition to being publisher I am also the mother of three young beautiful children who are growing up far too fast for my liking. And so it is with a much fuller heart and a greatly expanded mind that I announce to you that I am passing the torch onto the next publisher, Nicole Miale. The process of finding Nicole was an interesting experience in and of itself. For months I held firm to the intention of finding that ideal person who has both the heart and skill set to serve our holistic community - and to help our advertisers grow their businesses so that they too may better serve the holistic community - during this very important time. It’s a time when science, health, and spirituality are coming together as never before - and Natural Awakenings and all it represents, I believe, is right at the cross-section of where the world is headed.

Nicole has an extensive career background that includes health care, marketing and publishing, and she holds a Masters degree in Integrative Medicine from The Graduate Institute (one of our long time supporters and advertisers), as well as a degree in Journalism. She’s a Reiki practitioner and a Life Coach. Need I say a perfect fit? It’s the Law of Attraction in action.

Sales & Marketing Nicole Miale Leana Cipolla Natural Awakenings Fairfield County Phone: 203.885.4674 Fax: 203.516.2392 NicoleM@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

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Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business.

Many of you have asked about my plans, and right now I only have one – to have a fun-filled fantastic summer with my family. Beyond that, I suspect I will remain in the holistic arena in some way because once you’ve “awakened” there’s no turning back. I’m also looking forward to having more time to attend some of the wonderful events that I haven’t had time for over the past few years.

Such as our next Natural Connections event at Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown on Saturday, June 22. Many thanks to Annie and Tim for hosting this great day of family fun, healthy living classes, personal growth workshops, and musical entertainment in the magical fields and forest setting of the Farm (see page 3 for more details). We hope to see you there with family and friends. Come meet Nicole and hear about her exciting plans for the magazine!

Thank you for all your love and support.

Please join me in welcoming Nicole Miale as your new publisher.

We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.

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erving as publisher of Natural Awakenings for the past five years has been a unique and extraordinary experience, one that has turned my entire world view upside down. When asked what it’s like, I tell people it’s like having front row seats to the most comprehensive and intensive life course, taught and influenced by so many great hearts and minds throughout the community. I will always look back upon this experience so fondly and as a major turning point in my life.

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easier and more enjoyable as old negative patterns and limiting beliefs are released, energy is balanced, and thinking is clear.

EFT Proven to Lower Stress Hormone

EFT with Marissa is currently accepting registrations for its “Kick Your Sugar Craving” ($90) and “Juice Cleanse Plus EFT” ($229) programs. Limited space – the first 5 registrants receive a complimentary EFT for Abundance session (a $100 value).

Visit EFTwithMarissa.com for events, workshops, and more information. 203.202.4174. See ad pg 20.

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study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, America’s oldest independent psychiatric journal, found that a single one hour session of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) reduced cortisol levels 24% compared with talk therapy (14%) and rest (14%). The subjects who received EFT also demonstrated a greater reduction in anxiety, depression, and overall severity of symptoms.

Elevated levels of cortisol, commonly Marissa Ignatowich known as the stress hormone, causes a variety of problems not limited to major illnesses, anxiety, weight gain, muscle loss, and premature aging.

This scientific study supporting EFT’s effectiveness is great news for people who are aware of the stress they carry but think there is nothing that can be done about it or think it is normal to feel the way they do. EFT is an easy to use, affordable, revolutionary technique that combines ancient Chinese Acupuncture with modern psychology.

Marissa Ignatowich and her company, EFT with Marissa, provide individual EFT coaching and workshops for stress reduction, weight loss, and overall improvement in health and well being. This summer’s programs focus on weight loss and physical health through eliminating stress and the emotional triggers that underlie unhealthy eating patterns. With a focus on stress reduction, the results of just one EFT session provide benefits far beyond weight loss and craving reductions. Life becomes

Affordable Acupuncture Promotes Wellness

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cupuncture Healing CT, located in Norwalk and Trumbull, offers high quality acupuncture care at varying price levels. With over 20 years of experience, Jody Eisemann, LAc, NCCAOM, former secretary and president of the state acupuncture society, and owner of the practice, believes different price levels allows patients to come as frequently as needed to resolves their healthcare concerns.

Eisemann says “Acupuncture can Jody Eisemann do more than just address healthcare concerns like pain, women’s issues, digestive and respiratory conditions. Many people around the world get acupuncture treatments as a “tune-up” in the spring and fall in order to remain healthy and energetically balanced.”

She says, “As an energetic medicine, acupuncture improves the body’s internal organ function.” She notes that many people around the world visit an acupuncturist regularly in order to maintain their wellbeing and as a preventative healthcare measure.

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With her decades of expertise successfully treating numerous and varied health conditions, Eisemann has developed a special focus on quick and effective treatments for all kinds of pain. She added that “Over the centuries, acupuncture has proven to be a safe, low tech, clinically effective medicine, with little or no side effects”. Eisemann believes that with her extensive experience and pricing packages, patients can come as often as needed to get well and to stay well. Treatment styles vary from private one to one sessions to getting treated in a group setting. ››

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nrollment is now open for The Graduate Institute’s Master of Arts in Integrative Health and Healing, in Stamford.

The MA program provides a unique and extraordinary opportunity to study the best of Eastern and Western medicine in a hands-on, interactive learning environment. From Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and energy healing, to art and music therapy, to nutrition and herbs, students explore all that the holistic side of health and healing has to offer for both preventative and treatment-based care.

TGI is thrilled to welcome Caroline Myss, one of the world’s leading experts on health, spirituality, and human consciousness, to the program’s expert faculty.

“It is a privilege to serve on the faculty of TGI for several reasons,” Myss says. “TGI is one of the centers of the new Renaissance of education in which students are invited to learn with all their senses. I love teaching in such an environment. TGI is dedicated to all that is possible and that

is the soul of human potential.”

Classes meet one weekend per month (Friday evening and Saturday) at Stamford Hospital and the degree is completed in two years. TGI is hosting an Accelerated Admissions Day on June 11, where prospective students can complete their application in a single afternoon.

Contact Admissions at 203.874.4252 or Admissions@Learn.edu with questions or visit Learn.edu/Health-HealingInfo to learn more. See ad pg 21.

Natural Connections at Sticks and Stones Farm – June 22

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n Saturday, June 22 Natural Awakenings magazine presents its next Natural Connections event: a family-friendly day of nature-inspired fun at Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown. All are invited to this Annual Open House & Mountain Laurel Festival to sample various workshops, experience the Farm, and connect with local alternative health practitioners to learn about the benefits of various healing modalities.

Experience a “Mindful Eating” or “Law of Attraction” workshop, a class in belly dancing, yoga, astrology, or intuitive

drawing, or a Tai Chi demonstration. Learn about Square Foot gardening, walk the new Moss Stroll trail, and experience a Labyrinth walk. Enjoy musical events including a Ukulele singa-long, a drumming circle led by Mark Zarillo, and a “Me and the Moon” kids concert and the Crystal Cymbology band. Come and meet Natural Awakenings’ new publisher, Nicole Miale, and learn about her vision for the magazine.

For kids, Two Coyotes Wilderness Camp will offer a plant hike, fire demonstration, and interactive nature table where kids can learn to make string from natural plant fibers. A mindfulness class for children will be taught by Casey Skillins of Easton Country Day School. An archeological dig for kids is also planned.

Although Sticks and Stones is a working farm, it shares its tranquil setting – 60 acres complete with streams, hiking trails, and forest preserve - with individuals, families, and groups who are seeking rustic day and weekend retreats. The Farm also hosts an organic garden, yoga, healthy culinary classes, and children’s summer camps.

Bring family and friends for a great day at the Farm. Raffle drawings will be held throughout the day – prizes include free workshops, classes and products generously donated by local businesses and practitioners. Soup, salad and corn bread will be served from the Farm’s new kitchen.

This event is free and will be held on Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date is June 23. Sticks and Stones Farm is located at 201 Huntingtown Road in Newtown. To RSVP or for more information call 203.270.8820 or visit SticksAndStonesFarm. com to see the complete schedule of events. See ads pg 3 & 20.

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artford Family Institute (HFI) in West Hartford announces a new, nontraditional program offering a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling (MPC) with concentrations in Integrative Healing or Somatic Expressive Therapy. Developed by, and taught at, HFI, in affiliation with the Graduate Theological Foundation (GTF) of Indiana, the course curriculum leading to the MPC degree is psycho/ spiritual in nature. This program is for anyone wanting to expand their consciousness who is interested in learning a healing modality which allows for transformation at the core of experience.

It will assist students in working from their deepest place of wisdom, integrating theory, skill, self-awareness and integrity.

The body of knowledge derived from the theory of In-Depth Body Psychotherapy and Subtle Energy Healing provides the basis of student’s education. Students will explore their natural capacity to use both language and non-verbal means of communication. Development of their own unique embodied spirituality is a cornerstone of the program. A commitment to growth as healers provides an energetic invitation for students to explore the issues blocking them from being more grounded and alive and incur a deeper sense of centeredness and vibrancy. No denominational or religious affiliation is necessary.

For information, contact Hartford Family Institute’s Center for Psychotherapy and Healing at 17 South Highland Street in West Hartford. 860.236.6009, info@HartfordFamilyInstitute.com, HartfordFamilyInstitute.com. See ad pg 7.

Strength Training Optimized by a Plant-Based Diet

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s a holistic fitness and health coach, Gary Camillo of Camillo Health and Fitness, has found that a plant-based diet favorably affects his client’s progress in strength training. Strength training is necessary regardless of age, weight, or gender because human cores, frames, bones and muscles are built up to support the body during this exercise. In addition to resistance training, Camillo recommends a plant-based diet to his clients.

Muscle is developed and grown through micro tears that occur following resistance training and then repair during a recovery period. Food ingested is part of this recovery. Plants are low in calories and high in nutritional density, and they are rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, photochemicals and antioxidants that are central for good health. Even better, plants have a cleansing effect on the body, helping rid it of toxins.

Plants have high amounts of protein and calcium which build muscle; particularly green vegetables, sprouts, blue green algae, sea vegetables, sprouted seeds and nuts.

Camillo Health and Fitness routinely offers workshops on starting and continuing a plant-based diet along with its daily services of strength and fitness training, and holistic health coaching.

To learn more about strength training and a plant-based diet, visit Camillo Holistic Health and Fitness online at CamilloHealthAndFitness.com or call 203.259.9906. See ad pg 37.

Stratford Chiropractor Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet

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rue Health Family Chiropractic has joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support non-profit organizations focused on sustainability. “This is a great fit for us because Chiropractic is a safe, natural, and non-toxic healthcare that does not put foreign bodies or toxins into the body or environment,” states Dr. Peter Braglia.

”Signing on to 1% for the Planet shows Dr. Braglia has a strong comPeter Braglia mitment to investing in sustainability efforts,” says Terry Kellogg, CEO. “He’s using business as a tool to engage and motivate his stakeholders while partnering with environmental organizations that complement his brand.

We’re excited to welcome True Health Family Chiropractic to our global network.”

“As we near our 10th anniversary we’re celebrating that our members have contributed nearly $100 million of critically needed funds,” comments Kellogg. “The understanding that brands can succeed financially by investing in the environment is clearly apparent, and consumer demand is driving a lot of this success. The average annual revenue growth of the companies in the 1% for the Planet network from 2008 to 2011 was over 50%, even though the overall economy has been struggling. There’s a paradigm shift happening here and we’re thrilled that so many innovative businesses are sling-shotting the movement in to high gear.”

True Health Family Chiropractic is located at 7365 Main Street in Stratford. For more information call 203.923.8633 or visit TrueHealthCT.com.

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atural Awakenings publishers from throughout the nation, attending in person or via live webinars, came together from May 3 to 5 for the company’s annual conference, held at the Naples Bay Resort, in Naples, Florida. At the event, Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman said, “We’re here to support each other, sharing our hearts and energy to lift our magazines and communities to a higher level.”

Two special guests, inspirational speaker and visionary Panache Desai and vegan consultant Kelly Bennett—addressed the publishers and participated in discussions.

Conference topics included ways to support the growth of holistic, green businesses; the Natural Awakenings Web store (NAWebStore.com); the Natural Awakenings Network (NAN), a nationwide health services and green products discount network

at NaturalAwakeningsNetwork.com; the company’s iPhone and iPad apps (downloaded by nearly 24,000 individuals); and the firm’s newest venture, an online conscious/spiritual/green dating site (NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com).

Natural Awakenings magazines are part of a nationwide franchise, each locally owned and operated. Launched by Bruckman in 1994 with a single edition in Naples, Florida, the magazine will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2014. It has grown into one of the largest free, local, healthy lifestyle publications in the world, serving more than 3.8 million readers in 87 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

“Bringing our Natural Awakenings family of publishers together is a valuable opportunity to share fresh ideas and information and inspire each other as we all work in our communities to create a healthier, more sustainable world,” Bruckman says.

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recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s 2013 Scientific Session found that a diet high in lectins, a carbohydrate binding protein, can be detrimental to your health. Lectins are commonly found in grains, legumes, tomatoes, and vegetables belonging to the nightshade family. The research found that the lectins in these “healthy” foods can be tied to hypertension, diabetes and septic shock.

Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo, discussed the dangers of lectins in his 1996 New York Times best-seller, Eat Right for Your Type. While the study confirms his research into these potentially harmful lectins, the study stops-short of looking at lectins with regard to blood type – an important factor in discovering which lectins can be dangerous for different people.

“I’m extremely excited about these findings, as they point the way towards a new means of understanding the genesis of arterial disease,” D’Adamo said when asked about the study’s research.

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However, in his book, D’Adamo recommended specific low-lectin containing foods that corresponded to each blood-type for optimal health.

Dr. D’Adamo continues his research as the Director of the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine at the University of Bridgeport, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is also a Distinguished Professor of Clinical Sciences at the University of Bridgeport’s school of Naturopathic Medicine. “While these findings are important,” D’Adamo says, “they’ve merely provided further evidence for dietary recommendations that I first made almost two decades ago.”

“When I first released this information it was almost universally maligned by most nutrition experts, who argued that lectins were either destroyed by digestion, or cooking, and would not pass the gut barrier into the circulation. It is clear that they resist digestion and a considerable amount do indeed, make it into the circulation.

Now it’s time for the nutrition community to wake up and make the appropriate recommendations,” D’Adamo concludes.

At the Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine, D’Adamo and his team blend time-honored natural healing techniques with state-of-the-art diagnostics and proprietary software personally written by Dr. D’Adamo to develop a genetically tailored diet specific for each patient. The low-lectin, nutrient specific dietary recommendations are aimed at healing chronic illness and generating optimal health.

A range of complimentary practices are employed, such as acupuncture, infrared sauna, hydrotherapy, and botanical medicine.

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en face a new dilemma at their annual physical this year—should they be screened for prostate cancer? Last year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against routine screening for this form of cancer, regardless of age. Some doctors claim this will cause treatable prostate cancer cases to be missed.

The level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland, can be measured with a simple blood test. Until the USPSTF issued its recommendation, doctors routinely used the test to screen men 50 and older. The task force, however, concluded there is at least moderate certainty that the potential harms of PSA testing outweigh the benefits; many benign conditions, particularly prostate infections and enlargement, can elevate PSA readings higher than normal, prompting more aggressive testing.

Before deciding on the test, it helps for men to explore this issue with their doctor. Some physicians take a “wait and see” approach and retest several times over a few months before making a recommendation; others suggest an immediate biopsy if PSA levels are high. While a blood test is a benign procedure, a prostate biopsy is not. A high PSA reading coupled with an overly aggressive doctor can cause anxiety and result in additional—and possibly unneeded—medical treatment.

Source: James Occhiogrosso, ProstateHealthNaturally.com

A Father’s Love is Critical

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ased on 36 studies from around the world involving more than 10,000 participants, researchers at the University of Connecticut, in Mansfield, concluded that a father’s love contributes as much—and sometimes more—to a child’s development as a mother’s love. The critical importance of fatherly love to a youngster’s healthy development provides added incentive for men to become more involved in nurturing child care.

Excessive Dietary Fat May Hinder Conception

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ne reason for a couple’s inability to conceive could be linked to too much fat in the male’s diet. A study

by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital of 99 U.S. men uncovered an association between a high fat intake and lower sperm count and concentration.

Results were published in the journal Human Reproduction.

Men that consumed the most saturated fats had a 35 percent lower total sperm count and 38 percent lower sperm concentration than men that ate the least amount of such fats. Moreover, men that ate more omega-3 polyunsaturated fats—the type of healthful fat often found in fish and plant oils—had better-formed sperm than men that ate less.

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ne risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, may be sugary drinks. Analysis of data collected on 42,883 men in the “Health Professionals Follow-Up Study,” published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, linked a daily 12-ounce serving of a sugar-sweetened drink to a 19 percent increase in the relative risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with higher levels of unhealthy triglycerides and C-reactive protein (a byproduct of inflammation), and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, the “good” cholesterol.

Senior study author Frank B. Hu, Ph.D., a physician and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, cautions that diet sodas are not a good alternative. “Some studies have found a relationship between diet soda and metabolic disease,” he notes.

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he American Society for Microbiology reports that by age 18, about 80 percent of patients with cystic fibrosis are chronically infected with the bacterium pseudomonas aeruginosa, which promotes an inflammatory response that destroys lung tissue.

The infection frequently leads to serious related health issues. According to collaborative research led by Tim Holm Jakobsen, Ph.D., and Michael Givskov, Ph.D., of the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, garlic, which acts as a powerful natural antibiotic, could help.

The onion-related herb contains ajoene, the major component of a multitude of sulfur-containing compounds, which is produced when garlic is crushed. Ajoene inhibits the expression of 11 key genes controlled by cell-to-cell communication and is regarded as crucial to the ability of the bacterium to cause disease.

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indings published in the journal Neurology add to a growing body of evidence that regular consumption of flavonoids, found in berries, teas, apples and red wines, can positively affect human health. According to new research on 130,000 men and women undertaken by Harvard University, in Boston, and the UK’s University of East Anglia, men that regularly consumed the most flavonoid-rich foods were 40 percent less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those that ate the least.

No similar protective link was found for women. It is the first human study to show that flavonoids can help protect neurons against diseases of the brain.

Fruits and Veggies Can Help Us Kick Butts

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he first long-term study on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking cessation offers good news: Eating more healthy produce can help smokers quit the habit and remain tobacco-free longer.

Researchers from New York’s University of Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions surveyed 1,000 smokers ages 25 and over from around the country. In a 14-month followup, they were asked if they had abstained from tobacco use during the previous month. Those that consumed the most produce were three times more likely to have been tobaccofree for at least 30 days than those that ate the least amount of produce.

Smokers with greater fruit and vegetable consumption also smoked fewer cigarettes per day, waited longer to smoke their first one and scored lower on a common test of nicotine dependence. The findings, published online in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research journal, remained consistent even when adjusted for age, gender, race, ethnicity, education and household income.

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One of the most innovative, energy-efficient houses in the United States has been built in the District of Columbia’s working-class Deanwood neighborhood, which has struggled with foreclosures. The Empowerhouse, a residence that produces all of its own energy, consumes 90 percent less energy for heating and cooling than a conventional dwelling.

Empowerhouse was designed using “passive house” technologies as part of the Solar Decathlon design competition, held on the National Mall in 2011. It’s the work of students at The New School, in New York City, and Stevens Institute of Technology, in Hoboken, New Jersey, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development. Each duplicable unit costs a locally affordable $250,000.

Bringing the community into the design process for both the house and landscape is the basis for collaboration on additional projects in the neighborhood, including a new community learning garden. The designers remark that it all plays a part in creating social sustainability, an aspect often left out of development programs.

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A new compound of lead telluride— a semiconductor first used in the Apollo moon landings to provide astronauts with a renewable, thermoelectric power source—can transform the heat emitted from car tailpipes and the chimneys of power stations and factories into a power source. According to the scientists engineering the innovation at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Illinois, as much as 15 to 20 percent of the heat currently being lost could be recovered as electricity.

Another team of researchers at Utah State University, in Logan, has created a yeast biodiesel fuel that can be made using the watery waste from the mass production of cheese.

One cheese plant’s daily byproduct of up to 1 million gallons of liquid cheese waste can produce 66,000 gallons of fuel.

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Restoring Native Prairies, Yard by Yard From Canada south to Texas and from Indiana west to Colorado, nearly 600,000 square miles of grassland once contributed to this continent’s complex ecosystem, supporting a diverse and teeming web of life.

Today, less than 1 percent remains intact.

The good news is that farmers and residents have been making inroads toward restoring this native landscape, converting suburban yards and rural fields to expanses of tall grass and fallow pastures that welcome native species. Government agencies and conservation groups, aided by volunteers, have undertaken numerous restoration projects across U.S. and Canadian prairieland, some of them comprising thousands of acres.

The initial investment in time and money starts with removal of invasive or even cultivated species and the planting of native grasses. Substantial benefits include low-maintenance ecosystems that require less water and no fertilizer while supporting diverse wildflowers and wildlife.

But it’s not as simple as planting a few seeds. In semirural and more urban areas, neighbors and zoning laws don’t always see eye-to-eye with these “new pioneers”, especially in deed-restricted communities. Concern over perceived property value deterioration and a potential influx of vermin sometimes wins the day. Farmers have been known to plow under an entire restoration project upon news of rising grain prices due to the ethanol industry, in order to cultivate it for financial gain. It is evident that social and economic policies must support the effort if it is to succeed.

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Norway Recognizes Fatherhood Norway’s liberal paternity leave policy places equal responsibilities on men and women, which in turn progressively redefines traditional gender roles. Pappapermisjon, or paternity leave, is often combined with a mother’s maternity leave to provide seamless childcare at home without overtaxing parents’ work life. The Norwegian government has socially engineered a society in which men and women are expected to have equal domestic and economic responsibilities.

Some specifics of the country’s “fathers’ rights” philosophy include leaving the workplace by 5:30 p.m.; being able to adjust office hours around daycare drop-offs and pickups; and allowing time to organize family dinners and help with housework.

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DIY Versus Commercial Carwash We all want our new, energyefficient vehicles to look their best, and eco-conscious drivers want to extend their green lifestyle to include cleaning their car. Washing can provide some exercise and saves money, but the International Carwash Association reports that automatic car washes use on average fewer than 45 gallons of water per car, compared with 80 or more at home. Commercial facilities also drain wastewater into sewer systems to be treated or reused, while soapy do-ityourself water can directly enter waterways via storm drains unless it’s in an area that filters into a local aquifer.

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Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth

by Kim Childs

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raig Hamilton is a writer, radio host and workshop leader devoted to helping people evolve their consciousness for the greater good. The former managing editor of What is Enlightenment? magazine, Hamilton went on to found Integral Enlightenment, an online education program for those on a contemporary spiritual path.

Since then, thousands of people have participated in his courses and workshops, and the vast majority have been women. Natural Awakenings asked Hamilton for his insights on this trend.

What’s behind the gender imbalance in personal growth and enlightenment circles?

Two years ago, I hosted a summit called The Way of the Evolutionary Man that included a discussion about why more men aren’t drawn to participate in these kinds of things. One of the main points made was that, while many Americans have focused on creating equality for women in the last 50 years, there hasn’t been a comparable men’s liberation movement.

I know that some would say, “Why do we need that? Men are already the ones with the most power, freedom and privilege.” Yet it became clear during our discussion that men do not have freedom when it comes to choosing among valued social roles.

For example, a woman can feel valued whether she pursues a professional career or something else that we might call a path of the heart, such as following artistic passions, working for a nonprofit or serving as a teacher.

But if men do such things, they risk losing value among women.

Traditionally, women have wanted to be with men that are more economically successful than they are. If a man decides he wants to be an artist or a spiritual practitioner or follow what we might label a higher calling, he’s stepping out of traditionally validated activities for men. So the reason that more men aren’t putting more time into their personal growth could be that they’re not being valued for that.

What might it take to shift this phenomenon?

If women want men to join them on paths of personal and spiritual growth, they might need to start in analyzing the part of themselves that says, “I want a man who makes more money than me, is successful and able to be the family provider.” Many women want their men to be conscious, sensitive, reflective and capable of profound intimacy, plus be a good provider.

I’ve heard from some men that feel seriously pained about this. A few said that they always wanted to be, for example, a musician or a teacher, but

I teach a spiritual path that anyone can pursue in the midst of their busy life. It involves turning everything into a spiritual practice. It means observing your own motivations and distortions and experiencing a different relationship to life that’s no longer rooted in patterns of the past and the ego.

I believe this work appeals to men because, while there is a meditative and interior dimension to it, the bigger part is calling people to step up in life and remove the obstacles inside themselves that keep them from playing their biggest game. Spiritual life isn’t about getting beyond this world; it’s about the evolution of our world through conscious participation. That’s something men and women alike can become inspired by and put their energy behind.

How can men be most effective in a changing world?

In order to be truly effective, each person needs to do the necessary inner work. It’s not enough to focus on trying to do and accomplish and acquire without clarifying what’s getting in the way of your full self-expression and creative engagement.

It’s easy to think about life in terms of our history, identity, desires and concerns, but that’s just a small part of who we are. At our deepest level, we are this unfolding evolutionary process that’s been going on for more than 13 billion years. Now we have the ability to participate in the greatest adventure of all, that of conscious evolution, growing into a future aligned with our highest ideals, visions and aspirations.

While that is mobilizing generations of women, I am finding that it also speaks to the highest aspirations of men.

Connect with Craig Hamilton at IntegralEnlightenment.com.

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How Hues Can Help and Heal

by Judith Fertig

From relaxing in a hot tub amidst sparkling blue lights to sleeping soundly surrounded by soft-green walls, we continuously experience the subtle influence of colors in our surroundings.

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hile humans have long appreciated nature’s chromatic displays, it wasn’t until 1666 that Sir Isaac Newton proved that white light from the sun refracted through a prism separates into the individual bandwidths we perceive as hues. A growing body of research by physicians, environmentalists, psychologists and alternative medicine specialists is now exploring how color—as light and pigment—can affect people physically, mentally and emotionally.

According to Pakistani research physicists Samina T. Yousuf Azeemi and S. Mohsin Raza, working from the University of Balochistan, “Colors generate electrical impulses and magnetic currents or fields of energy that are prime activators of the biochemical and hormonal processes in the human body.” Different colors cause different reactions, from stimulating cells to suppressing the production of melatonin.

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to healing: for example, red increases circulation; yellow stimulates nerves; orange increases energy; and blue and green soothe everything from skin irritations to anxiety.

Blue light can reset our biological clocks. Although electric light attempts to mimic natural sunlight, the body does not sense it that way, according to findings published in Environmental Health Perspectives. During the day, artificial light with more blue wavelengths may help improve the performance of students and employees working indoors; at night, a reduction of the blue portion in artificial lighting provided for shift workers could protect against sleep disturbances. The irony, notes Science Writer David C. Holzman, of Lexington, Massachusetts, is that applications of blue light are now used to cure some of the very things it can cause—sleeplessness and depression.

Sonya Nutter, a Kansas City mother of three elementary schoolchildren, can

attest to the soothing effect of blue light when soaking in her Kohler chromotherapy tub in the dark: “It’s even better than lavender scent for calming,” she says.

“Color clearly has aesthetic value, but it can also carry specific meaning and information,” says Andrew J. Elliot, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, in New York.

He and a team of researchers concluded that, “Seeing red is not good before [taking] a test measuring performance” (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General).

In contrast, they found that seeing green enhances creative performance.

Photodynamic therapy, a recently developed, non-invasive cancer treatment, involves injections of a light-sensitive solution, followed by shining laseremitted blue light on internal tumors or light-emitting diodes (LED) on surface tumors. A National Cancer Institute fact sheet explains how such light kills cancer cells and shrinks tumors.

Based on the success of NASA experiments and research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, red LED lights are also helping cancer patients deal with sore mouths

Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. ~ Pablo Picasso associated with chemotherapy and radiation used for bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Treating diabetic ulcers is another application, according to a 2012 study in the Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes of South Africa. Red light sessions at many medical spas help rejuvenate aging skin by stimulating collagen production.

Color as pigment can convey subtle cues to influence our perceptions, attitudes and behavior. In a study conducted at England’s Oxford University and Spain’s Polytechnic University of Valencia, for example, participants believed that hot chocolate tasted better in orange mugs than any other color, with white scoring lowest. “Color associations are so strong and embedded so deeply that people are predisposed to certain reactions” when they see a color, explains Elliot, a learned association that is often culturally based.

Because color can engender individual emotional response, it plays a major role in one’s preferences in surroundings, including wall colors, furnishings and appliances.

Pantone, a leading provider of color systems to businesses worldwide, annually recommends a specific color that it feels best connects with the current zeitgeist, or prevailing spirit and mood, so that manufacturers of paints, kitchenware and fabric will produce the look people will want to have around them.

In 2011 Pantone picked a vibrant pink. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained that “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits, a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going.” Now sensing greater optimism, their 2013 color choice is a vivid emerald, described as “lively, radiant and lush… a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”

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LIFE LIFT Being Happy from the Inside Out

by Judith Fertig

An age-old question rides a new wave of bestseller lists, university research and governmental soul-searching. The answers to “What are the secrets of a happy life?” might surprise us.

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appiness is the only true measure of personal success,” advises Geoffrey James, of Hollis, New Hampshire, author of How to Say It: Business to Business Selling.

His work confirms that the rollercoaster world of business does not always promote a sense of well-being. James believes, “The big enemy of happiness is worry, which comes from focusing on events that are outside your control.” For him, something as simple as a good night’s sleep contributes to personal happiness.

Each of us has certain things that help make us feel positive, and they often come in small moments, advises Ed Diener, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Illinois and author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. Based on 25 years of research into the subject, he’s a recognized expert in what he calls “subjective well-being.”

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The interesting thing is that it produces real answers that are valid—not perfect, but valid—and they predict all sorts of real things in their lives.”

Getting to Happy

The moment-to-moment path to happiness follows a trail blazed by paradox. A recent University of Missouri College of Business study by Marsha Richins, Ph.D., suggests that happiness is in the wanting, not the getting.

As noted Positive Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., remarks, “Focusing solely on happiness as a foundation of a good life,” won’t get you there.

Gretchen Rubin, the New York City-based author of The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, further finds that, “Happiness doesn’t always make you feel happy.” Trying each day to be emotionally centered, affable, kind, conscientious, generous, patient, principled, accomplished, spiritual and true to yourself—the kind of person that should be happy and that makes other

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Widespread economic and associated financial challenges have made many question whether money can buy happiness, a common core assumption of the “happiness starts on the outside” approach. Apparently, money can sometimes buy feelings of well-being, but only to a certain degree, according to researchers Angus Deaton and Daniel Kahneman, at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs.

In 2010, they surveyed 450,000 randomly chosen residents across the country via daily questionnaires. The study revealed that, “Low income exacerbates the emotional pain associated with such misfortunes as divorce, ill health and being alone.” Yet they also discovered that, “High income buys life satisfaction, but not happiness,” and there is no further progress in happiness beyond an annual income of $75,000 (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences).

On the other side of the world, in the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan, where 70 percent of its 717,000 citizens are subsistence farmers and an annual income of $75,000 would be considered a fortune, people say they are generally happy, partly due to the nation’s “happiness starts on the inside” philosophy.

Since 1971, Bhutan has been operating based on a gross domestic happiness (GDH) value system. Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley explains that the country has focused on growing both materially and spiritually, and citizen well-being has taken precedence over economic growth.

For decades, this was deemed an oddity by many in the West, although now it appears prescient. “It’s easy to mine the land and fish the seas and get rich,” says Thakur Singh Powdyel, Bhutan’s minister of education. “Yet we believe you cannot have a prosperous nation in the long run that does not conserve its natural environment or take care of the well-being of its people, which is being borne out by what is happening to the outside world.” The country measures its success in maintaining GDH by conducting regular surveys of the population. The reigning official definition of happiness involves peace, contentment and living in har-

mony with all creation.

Seligman, author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being, has become a believer in GDH. “How can you measure well-being in a person, a family, a country or globally?” he queries. Research by Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, points to four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment, or PERMA.

Seligman says there are proven ways to improve each element. For positive emotion, writing down three “blessings”, or things that went well that day, can increase our feelings of gratitude and well-being. For relationships, actively listening and being present for a loved one and having that attention returned can strengthen those bonds. Increasing meaning in our lives, says Seligman, can be a challenge for Westerners. “We have threadbare spiritual and relationship furniture. We have too much ‘I’ and not enough ‘we,’” he says. But getting involved in something that increases the “we” factor will help make us happier.

Nurturing Signature Strengths

Self-surveys at AuthenticHappiness. com can help us identify our strengths and realize what we’re especially good at—and we increase our feelings of accomplishment by doing more of them. “You can even figure out how to do the task you like least by using your signature strength,” Seligman advises.

He shares an example of a grocery store cashier that disliked bagging groceries, but was exceptional at social interaction. She made herself

If I become happy and it makes you happy, it is like tipping the first domino so the next one falls and that happiness spreads. ~ James Fowler, economic behaviorist, University of California-San Diego happier by chatting with her customers while she packed their selections.

Lara Blair, a portrait photographer in Camas, Washington, believes in celebrating strengths. “If making things is what you love, give it the space in your brain, home and life that it deserves.”

Blair’s seminars and retreats help people tap ways to increase feelings of creativity, accomplishment and meaning. “If you nurture it and believe that growing this beautiful thing is worth the effort, the rewards will be more than you ever dreamed,” she says.

When, as a happily married lawyer with children, Rubin thought her life was missing something vital, she used her love for reading and writing to explore that wistful, “What if?” She started researching subjective happiness via Marcus Aurelius, Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin and St. Thérèse de Lisieux, whom Rubin refers to as her “spiritual master.” She decided to testdrive her findings at Happiness-Project. com and began blogging about new ways of thinking and behaving that were bringing her and her readers greater selfrealization and contentment.

“A great place to start is with your own body,” she counsels. “Are you getting enough sleep? Are you getting

good food to eat? When you take care of those very basic things, you feel energized, and then you can start moving to address other issues.”

Sustaining Happiness

Once we’ve upped our happiness quotient, it can still be difficult to stay at that level, says Kennon Sheldon, professor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri, in Columbia. In a recent study conducted with researchers at the University of California-Riverside, Sheldon and his colleagues found that by both recognizing that the desire for “more” and “better” in our lives won’t stop and also appreciating what we have, we’ll stay happy. It’s equally vital to continually keep things fresh, with positive new experiences at home, work, play and exercise, as well as in relationships. In other words, sustained happiness takes a little work.

“Just before going to bed,” suggests James, “write down at least one wonderful thing that happened that day. It may be anything from making a child laugh to a big sale. Whatever it is, be grateful for the present day, because it will never come again.”

The benefits of individual wellbeing radiate to those around us, notes Seligman. “When individuals are flourishing, they are more productive at work, physically healthier and at peace.” He believes that as we find ways to increase positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and individual accomplishment, it’s possible for life on Earth to flourish.

Judith Fertig is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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he ancient Greek playwright Euripides, renowned for his Greek tragedies portraying strong female characters, was likely a decent dad. He wrote, “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.”

Entrepreneur and life coach Greg Wright, of Austin, Texas, updates the concept of this precious relationship in Daddy Dates: Four Daughters, One Clueless Dad, and His Quest to Win Their Hearts. He says that before the age of 30, God gave him a lovely wife; four girls, or “beginner ladies”; and a succinct mission statement: “Don’t mess up.”

Possessing an overwhelming compassion and protective instinct for each of his children, Wright decided early on “to teach them the right way to date and to treasure their specialness as much as I do.”

One of his chief assignments was respectfully modeling good dating habits for his daughters, a talent that doesn’t necessarily come naturally to dads. They may understand how significant a fathering relationship is to her self-worth in becoming a dauntless and independent adult, but may be uncertain how to make a proper investment

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spiritually and emotionally.

Healthcare marketing executive David Kinard, of Seattle, Washington, invests heavily in both his son and daughter. Having grown up in a separated family with no fatherly role model, he has focused on spending time with both kids, and knows it’s especially important for a girl.

“I wanted my daughter to know that I loved her for who she was and not for anything she said or did, and that she didn’t need to give her body away to find love.” He felt the best way to convey these truths was to provide dedicated time together. Wednesdays were without fail their date nights, beginning at age 4; dates are less frequent now that his daughter is 16, but even when the relationship feels at odds, dates have consistently brought them together.

“She always got to choose where we went to dinner,” Kinard recalls.

“We’d sit for a long time, eat our favorite foods and play a silly card game.”

They talked about anything, nothing, everything. “She glows when she talks about past dates,” he continues. “I have earned the ability to talk with her about

the more sensitive subjects in her life such as boys, sex, friends and family.”

Seattle Pacific University Alumni Director Ken Cornell believes that bonding through dating his two girls, ages 14 and 17, is a true privilege. He says the same is true of his wife of 27 years. “It is so important to get away from the routine, to focus on each other,” Cornell remarks. “It’s amazing what is said when we give space for a relationship to deepen.”

His younger daughter believes, “It’s confidence building; it makes me stronger to be with someone who believes and has hope in me.”

Dressing up on occasion, holding the door open and allowing her to order for herself show respect and make her feel treasured. Later, if she doesn’t get that same level of respect on a first date with a boy, she will be less likely to schedule a second.

Cornell often worries that he doesn’t model enough of the love and honor his girls deserve. He finds grace in prayer. “I ask God regularly for wisdom and forgiveness to help me steward my relationship with my daughters and wife.”

The writer’s own family of six, including two daughters, has a long history of carving out precious time for refreshing fun. It naturally evolved from movies and petting zoos when they were young to canoeing and college campus events as they grew up.

“My boyfriends knew that if we were going to last, they had to impress my dad,” remembers our youngest daughter Amy, today a wife and esthetician living in Medina, Ohio. “It was important to know that my dad cared enough to engage in my life. When college life was chaotic, it was comforting to have a dad close to my heart. Our dates through the years allowed us to share stories, secrets and sorrows, and to laugh.”

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Make a home drive-in. Decorate cardboard boxes together so they look like favorite cars. Then sit in them to watch fun movies like Toy Story or Up… and pass the heirloom popcorn.

Paint some pottery. Many ceramics stores offer lessons.

Make individual or joint artistic creations that can become home decorations and visual memories.

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Budd, who lives with his wife in Burke, Virginia, says, “Not everyone can join the Peace Corps, but they might share a week or two of vacation time.” Nine months after Hurricane Katrina, Rebuilding Together was looking for unskilled labor to help in New Orleans. So he helped prep homes for incoming electricians, plumbers and carpenters, and then painted. He was hooked, and has subsequently volunteered in China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya and the West Bank. His awardwinning book, The Voluntourist, details his experiences.

Megan Wieder, a high school senior in Titusville, Pennsylvania, mulched trails and painted park equipment and homes during her week in New Orleans as a volunteer for People

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to People, which hosts future leaders for such projects. “I learned I can help others,” she says.

This October, the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Seashore Service will assist the Natural Resource Education Foundation of New Jersey with its forest, marsh and meadowlands conservation efforts.

The project will simultaneously allow participants to observe the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy along the shoreline, as well as in nearby communities.

Infrastructure Improvements The Sierra Club’s August trip to Mt. Rainier, in Washington, will train volunteers to work with the National Park Service in repairing hiking trails and building restraining walls at an elevation of 6,600 feet. Stunning views grace the two-mile hike from the Sunrise Visitor Center. Volunteer organizer DiDi Toaspern observes, “We are doing work that wouldn’t get done otherwise due to budget restraints. Even removing invasive plants helps to protect native species and nesting areas.”

Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) will bring volunteers to Yosemite National Park in northern California this

September to assist park rangers in contouring trails to shed water and cut or move vegetation that blocks trails or impedes streams.

This fall, volunteers in New York City’s Bronx borough will also help the city parks department clear an overgrown 60-acre area surrounding the gardens of the Bartow-Pell Mansion, built in 1836, a museum for 19th-century furnishings and decorative arts since 1946.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, in Canandaigua, New York, features nine separate gardens—stylized as secret, Italian, Japanese, rose, blue and white, pansy, moonlight, old-fashioned and rock gardens. Each May, volunteers learn to plant decorative designs that can involve up to 8,000 plants, and others maintain the gardens throughout the summer.

Animal Conservation After a tasty vegan breakfast, volunteers in New York’s Finger Lakes region care for 500 rescued farm animals like Marge, a playful pig, at the 175-acre Watkins Glen Farm Sanctuary. Similar shelters bless Orland and Los Angeles, California.

When Archosaurs Attacked and Reptiles Ruled Texas is the catchy name for the city of Arlington’s archeology education site (estimated at 95 million years old) where volunteer teams unearth fish, shark, ray, turtle and dinosaur fossils. “Last year, a new crocodilian species was found there,” says Rob Stringer of Earthwatch UK. In two-week stints, volunteers chart locations, clear areas, dig drainage trenches and prepare fossils for identification.

There’s something for everyone in the emotional, spiritual and physical challenge of voluntouring. “Upon arrival, one’s first thought is, ‘What have I let myself in for?’ but upon returning home, you step back and see the value,” advises Budd.

“Volunteers don’t change the world so much as they change the way people see each other through shared experiences.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Voluntour Tips Do research. Don’t overlook small organizations. Review testimonials from volunteers and communities served. Ask questions to see if the project is a match for personal skills.

How long has the organization been operating? Is advance work required, such as an essay on interests and expectations? What’s the cost, what does it cover and is it tax-deductible? (If an organization is more interested in a credit card number than in-person contribution, go elsewhere.)

Give feedback. It’s the best way for a program to improve.

Expect good customer service.

Spread the word. Get the most out of the experience, and then tell friends about it.

Proceeds from Ken Budd’s book, The Voluntourist, are donated to international children’s and wildlife organizations.

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ith most exercise programs, while his person works out, a dog stays home alone, counting squirrels outside the window and wishing Animal Planet wasn’t a rerun.

How about bringing some of that exercise home so the pet gets fit, too?

John E. Mayer, Ph.D., a Chicago clinical psychologist and author of Family Fit, maintains that, “Fitness works best as a group event, including the family dog. They love to participate in many things, so be creative. Try swimming, touch football, jumping rope, rollerblading, tag or hide-and-seek.”

Diane Tegethoff Meadows and Susan Riches, Ph.D., each accepted a challenge to exercise with their dogs 30 minutes a day for 30 days. “I walk my three Scotties every morning anyway, so adding minutes was easy,” says Meadows, a retired senior paralegal in Bulverde, Texas. “One of them is in charge of choosing the route, and we seldom go the same way two days in a row.” Riches, a retired Fort Lewis College professor and archaeologist, in Durango, Colorado, doesn’t let inclement weather

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interfere. “Inside, we play fetch up and down the stairs,” she says. “I hide treats for tracking games of ‘find it.’” The dogs also like to jump through hoops. “The Scottie and Westie go at it for 30 minutes; the Maltese stops after 15.”

Jeff Lutton, a Dogtopia dog daycare/boarding franchisee in Alexandria, Virginia, conducts a popular running club. “On Sunday mornings we have about 15 people that run with their dogs. My golden retriever used to run six miles, but since she’s 9 now, we’ve cut back to three.”

“Treibball [TRY-ball] is herding without sheep, soccer without feet,” explains Dianna L. Stearns, president of the American Treibball Association, based in Northglenn, Colorado. “All you need is Pilates balls, a target stick for pointing, a signal clicker and treats. It’s a fun, problem-solving game for all involved.”

The idea is for the dog to direct rubber balls into a goal with its nose, shoulder and/or paws—eventually, as many as eight balls in 10 minutes. Treibball can be played in group classes or competitions or at home using a kiddie soccer goal.

Another exercise option is to turn the backyard into an obstacle course for the dog, kids and adults. Use a clicker to signal the next move. Four or five hula hoops spaced a bit apart provide a pattern for a sit/stay game as the dog moves into each one on command. A thin wooden dowel across two boxes and anchored to a stick-on photo hook on either end provides a hurdle. A child’s oversized plastic golf club hits a tennis or plastic ball just far enough for the dog to retrieve.

For a doggie triathlon, add more elements, such as yard races between dogs and children on their tricycles or scooters down a straight path, with everyone cooling off in a hard-plastic swimming pool as part of the event.

For dogs that are older or have mo-

bility issues, some stretching before or even after exercise is suggested. “Doga [dog yoga] has become a daily ritual with my 11-year-old golden retriever since the onset of arthritis in her hips and back. Besides keeping her joints limber, it’s good one-on-one time for us,” says latchkey dog expert Eileen Proctor, in Castle Rock, Colorado.

“Whenever she wants to stretch, she will come up and gently paw me,” relates Proctor. “Her favorite is the upward dog pose. Before practicing doga, this dear one had trouble getting to her feet, and then was lame for a minute.

Now she is able to get up and move about immediately.”

When exercising with pets, always keep plenty of water handy, start slow and watch out for how the weather or workout affects the participants. Scientists have changed from saying it takes 21 days to form a new habit to admitting it may take up to three times that long. That might be true for people, but try explaining it to the dog standing at the back door on day two—he’s ready to do it again.

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Jeff Lutton, of Dogtopia, conducts a running club for people and their pets in Alexandria, VA.

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Raw spinach or kale leaves make a surprising pesto for this good-for-you pizza.

2 cups packed chopped raw spinach or kale leaves 1/2 cup walnuts 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 sprouted 100% whole grain English muffins, split 4 ounces sliced button or cremini mushrooms 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place kale, walnuts, yeast, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, garlic and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse paste.

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“Grilling gives even familiar foods an exciting new makeover,” notes Fertig. For example, by cutting a head of cabbage into quarters, brushing each cut side with olive oil and then grilling and chopping, the backyard chef infuses a grill flavor into a favorite coleslaw.

Flatbreads, patted out from prepared whole-grain or gluten-free pizza dough, can be brushed with olive oil, grilled on both sides and then topped with flavorful garden goodies. Simple fruits like peaches and plums—simply sliced in half, pitted and grilled—yield fresh taste sensations, especially cradling a scoop of frozen yogurt.

A quick foray to the garden or farmers’ market can provide just the right colorful, flavorful edge to any summer barbecue.

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Fresh on the Grill Hearty but not heavy, this pizza takes kale (or alternatively, Swiss chard or collard greens) and onions from the garden, and then adds vegetarian chorizo to accent.

Yields 4 servings 1 pound fresh whole grain or gluten-free pizza dough ¼ cup whole grain or gluten-free flour for sprinkling 4 new potatoes, cooked and thinly sliced 8 kale leaves Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling Grapeseed oil for brushing the grill rack 8 oz cooked and crumbled vegetarian chorizo (Portuguese or other spicy sausage optional) ½ cup chopped green onion (white and light green parts) Coarse freshly ground black pepper Prepare a hot fire on one side of the grill for indirect cooking. Oil a perforated grill rack with grapeseed oil and place over direct heat.

Divide the dough into four equal parts.

Sprinkle with whole grain or glutenfree flour and press or roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Sprinkle flour of

choice on two large baking sheets and place two rounds of dough on each sheet. Brush the potatoes with olive oil, place on the perforated grill rack and grill for 15 minutes, turning often, or until tender before topping the pizza.

Brush the kale with olive oil. Grill leaves for 1 minute on each side or until slightly charred and softened.

Quickly trim off the bottom of the stalk and strip the leaves from the stems.

Finely chop the leaves and set aside.

Brush one side of each pizza with olive oil and place, oiled side down, on the direct heat side of the grill grate. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes or until the dough starts to bubble. Brush the top side with olive oil and flip each pizza round, using tongs, onto a baking sheet.

Quickly brush pizza rounds with additional olive oil, and then spoon on one-fourth of the sliced potato and grilled kale.

Sprinkle toppings of sausage and green onion. Drizzle a bit more overall olive oil and season with pepper.

Using a grill spatula, place each pizza on the indirect side of the fire. Cover and grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until the kale has slightly wilted and the topping is hot. Serve hot.

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n A sturdy, stiff, grill brush makes short work of cleaning the grill grates after each use.

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Grilled Peaches with Lemon Balm Gremolata

This recipe is simple, yet full of flavor.

A traditional gremolata condiment includes parsley, lemon zest and garlic, but this sweeter version finds deliciousness in fruit. Using a microplane grater culls the flavorful yellow part of the lemon rind without the bitter white pith.

Chopping the herbs with the lemon zest make the flavors blend together better.

Yields 4 servings ¼ cup packed lemon balm leaves or 1 Tbsp packed mint leaves ½ tsp lemon zest Pinch kosher or sea salt 4 peaches, halved and pitted Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.

Chop the lemon balm or mint and lemon zest together until very fine. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the leaves and chop again. Set aside in a small bowl.

Place the peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until they are tender and slightly blistered.

To serve, place two peach halves in each guest’s bowl and sprinkle the lemon balm gremolata over all of them.

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FIND YOUR BREATH KUNDALINI YOGA Wednesdays • 6-7:30pm With Hari Sangat (Carrie Kane) A way to end your day by letting go and finding your freedom. Kundalini integrates the body, mind, and spirit. To connect you with your true and total self.

All levels welcome. $20/class, $150/10 classes.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury CT 24 Clapboard Ridge Rd. 914.450.7642

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Learn to Drum: Hand Drumming—7:30pm9pm. Also 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 (7:30-8:30). Learn the basics of rhythmic enterainment, techniques for getting sounds from the drums, and basic drumming patterns that can be used in a variety of situations. All levels welcome. Bring your drum. $20/class. Yoga for Everybody, 26 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield. 203.254.9642.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2013—11am5pm. Also 6/9. 75 exhibitors covering nutrition, weight management, children’s health, pet wellness, fitness programs, spa and beauty treatments, financial health, green technology, lifetime sports, alternative medicine and more, plus fitness and dance demos, healthy refreshments and raffle prizes. Free. Held at Sport & Wellness, 17-27 Starr Rd, Danbury. 203.531.3047.

Community Drum Circle—7pm-9pm. Fun family evening of playing drums in the Stone Barn w/ Mark Zarillo. Beginners, dancing and hooping welcomed. Bring drums or hoops $15 (Srs & Kids under 12 $5.) Cash Only. RSVP to Mark 203500-3818. Sticks and Stones Farm Retreat 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown.

The Light Hearts - Musical Performance— 7pm-9pm. Memorable melodies and soul-stirring lyrics, an acoustic journey through shadowy

places and back out into the light again. Free or love offerings. ARC Sacred Center, 458 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. 203.268.1272.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 Psychic Development for Beginners—1pm.

Psychic Development for Beginners In this 6 week class learn to develop your intuitive ability to see auras, spirits, and the universal energy surrounding us all. Taught by psychic medium, author, and psychic development coach Rachel Andrews. $21/ class. SOUND, 31 Hawleyville Rd, Newtown.

203.270.1119.

The Universal Compass—Natural Law.—1pm3pm. Explore layers of meaning, understand forces at work that shape and direct your life experiences both in the material and spiritual realms. $35.

Albertson Memorial Church. 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203.637.4615.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Intuitive Drawing Class—11:30am-1pm.

Intuitive drawing allows you to channel the higher self, the realm of possibility, and the past. No experience necessary! Bring paper and crayons or colored pencils.. 25. Sound: A Creative Arts and Mindfulness Center, 31 Hawleyville Rd, Newtown. 203.701.9624.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 EFT Tapping Mother’s Group—10am. Also 6/26. EFT together for stress reduction, calm parenting, and happy family life. No tapping experience required. Free ongoing group program for mothers. Free. Darien. 203.202.4174.

Mastering Manifestations—7:30pm-9pm. Create the life you really want with Roberta Russell.

Learn how to manifest better relationships, money, health, joy using the Law of Attraction. Must register. $20. Peterson Chiropractic and Wellness, 31 Bailey Ave., Ridgefield. 203.438.2354.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Stress Less EFT Workshop—10am. Also on 6/21. No experience. Group EFT tapping for fast effective relief from stress and anxiety. Spots are limited, reservation required. Free. Darien, CT, Darien. 203.202.4174.

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Saturday, June 22 • 11am-5pm Join us at the beautiful & magical setting of Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown.

10-acre Moss Mountain Stroll Garden, Outdoor Labyrinth Walk, Drum Circle, Children’s Workshops, Healthy eating, Law of Attraction, Intuitive Drawing, Bellydancing Workshops, Musical Entertainment.

Meet local holistic practitioners. Rain date: June 23.

201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown.

RSVP: 203.270.8820 Results Beyond Belief—7:30pm-9pm. Ellen Kratka demonstrates how, using the Yuen Method, she can feel for your weaknesses, determine their true causes (which are probably not what you think they are) and strengthen you on the spot. Bring problems of health, relationships, finances, career, etc. Limited space. Donation.

SOUND, 31 Hawleyville Rd, Newtown. Register: 203.270.1119.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Human Relations Training Program – 9am12pm. Also on 7/13, 8/10, or 9/7. Attend an introductory workshop about this program for life that provides an unparalleled understanding of human dynamics. Free. Hartford Family Institute, 17 S Highland St, West Hartford. 860.236.6009.

Make Your Own Prayer Flags—4pm-6pm. Prayer flags, in Tibetan Buddhist practice, are traditionally inscribed with messages of peace and blessing and strung high throughout the countryside. All materials included!. $45. Yoga for Everybody, 26 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield. 203.254.9642.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Non-Traditional Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling – 9:30am-1:30pm. Also on 7/13, 8/3, or 9/7. Attend an introductory workshop to get a flavor of this new program offered by HFI in affiliation with the Graduate Theological Foundation. Free. CEUs

Unity Center For Practical Spirituality

Celebration Service Sundays at 10:30 am Childcare Provided

Our mission is to continually discover, demonstrate, and educate that our source of Good is God within.

Our Ongoing Events Under-Earners Anonymous, Wed at 8:30 am Reiki Healing Circle, 1st Thu at 7 pm Journaling with Spirit, Wed at 7 pm Metaphysical Movie Night, Last Sat at 6:30 pm Open Mic Night, Saturday, June 15th 7:00-9:00 pm - $10 Cover

Visit www.unitycenterps.org for schedule details and changes!

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The Good Bookstore is open Sundays before and after the Celebration Service.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS

For Human Relations Training Program

$20. Albertson Church, 293 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. 203.637.4615.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Saturdays: June 15, July 13, August 10, September 7 9am-12pm

Self-Hypnosis Workshop —1pm-3pm w/ Priscilla Keresey. Lose Weight, Quit Smoking, Overcome Fears...finally! Lecture explains what hypnosis is and isn’t, how conscious/subconcious minds work, how to do self-hypnosis. $40. Albertson Church, 293 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. 203.637.4615.

Attend an introductory workshop about this program for Life that provides an unparalleled understanding of human dynamics. Free.

Hartford Family Institute 17 S Highland St, West Hartford Register: 860.236.6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

Full Moon Yoga & Drum Circle—7:30pm-10pm.

Enjoy the magical experience of practicing yoga under the rising full moon, then come together in community around the bonfire drumming the night away! Bring a big towel, water bottle, bug spray. $35, $25 in advance. Jennings Beach, South Benson Rd, Fairfield. 203.254.9642.

available for $35. Hartford Family Institute, 17 S Highland St, West Hartford. 860.236.6009.

Open House & Mountain Laurel Festival—11am5pm. Presented by Natural Awakenings magazine.

Join us at Sticks and Stones farm for a family-friendly day of fun. Hike the trails, walk the labyrinth. Yoga, law of attraction, intuitive drawing, bellydance, astrology classes, children workshops, musical entertainment. & more. Free. 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown. 203.270.8820.

Summer Solstice Concert —7:30pm-8:30pm w/ Randeane Tetu. Holographic Sound Healing Concert.

Randeanne uses voice toning and quartz crystal bowl to help release outworn patterning, balance body energy centers and stimulate all levels of healing.

Money may buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail. ~Richard S. “Kinky” Friedman

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 EFT ~ Your Personal Power Tool—7:30pm-9pm.

Learn this simple and practical self-health tool, used to clear limiting beliefs, negative emotions, pain, disease symptoms, trauma, stress, etc. with Roberta Russell. Must register. $20. Peterson Chiropractic and Wellness, 31 Bailey Ave., Ridgefield. 203.438.2354.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Reiki Refresher for All Levels 7:30pm-9:45pm w/Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master. Practitioners only.

Techniques taught that will help raise one’s Reiki vibration. Includes a re-attunement. $38 + $8 material fee. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk.

203.852.1150.

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Angelic Reiki Meditation w/Essential Oils— 8am-9am. 3/31. 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.

Interfaith Service Gathering—10-11am. A community to celebrate life, hope, healing, love and Spirit. Followed by a community hour from 11am-12pm. My Little Light Children’s Program is available during the service. ARC Sacred Center.

Monroe. 203.268.1272 Reiki Volunteers—10am-12pm. Pledge time to volunteer Sundays at various homes for the elderly and nursing homes in Fairfield & Southbury. Receive credits towards Reiki training.

ReikiOvertones. Fairfield. Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

Celebration Service—10:30am-12pm—w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. Inspiring message supports one’s spiritual unfoldment. Great music. Fellowship Hour after the service. See website for activity schedule. Unity Center 3 Main St above Ford Dealership Norwalk 203.855.7922.

Sunday Service—11am-12:15pm. 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.

Weight Loss Based on a Spiritual Approach— 5pm-6:30pm. Starts 5/19. Free yourself from the trap of guilt, shame, and self-abuse. Hands-on healing is offered, if you wish to receive. $25/ week, 7 week program, plus 1 private session.

Newtown. 203.966.5509.

Play and Tea Open Days—1-2pm. 1st and 3rd Mondays. Meet the teachers while children play in the Waldorf inspired classroom. Learn about Mixed-Age Kindergarten, Gentle Beginners and Growing Together. The Clover Hill School at Christ Episcopal Church, Norwalk. RSVP: Sarah 203.661.6484.

Nutrition Monday—6-7:30pm w/ Carolyn Finch. Learn how to plan, purchase and prepare food for greater wellness. $20 or free w/green card. Hampton Inn. 81 Newtown Rd. Danbury.

203.791.2756.

The Thought Exchange—7-9pm w/ David Friedman. A spiritual support group based on observing the thought/sensation connection to manifestation What if one’s life just mirrors one’s thoughts? $20 suggested donation. Love offering.

Unity Center 3 Main St above Ford Dealership Norwalk 203.855.7922.

Yoga—7-8:15pm w/Charles Sikorski, RYT. Weekly.—Charles encourages one to find one’s true self: Physically, mentally and spiritually. $13/ class, discount w/ 6+ weeks. ARC Sacred Center.

458 Monroe Tpke. Monroe. 203.414.6790.

Newtown Healing Circle & Meditation—7pm8pm. Come join our healing circle. Time for sharing, guided meditation and hands-on healing for those who wish to receive. Learn self-healing techniques. Free/Donations accepted. Valerie Candela, LMT, LMSW, SEP. Dress warmly.

Register: 203.966.5509.

Transformation and Healing—7:30-8:15pm.

Rev. Ed O’Malley uses a Shamanic Illumination Process which removes heavy energies from the luminous energy field that surrounds each person, returning the body and soul to its initial state of wellness. ARC Sacred Center. Monroe Tpke.

Monroe. 203.268.1272.

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Free Guided Meditation—7:30-8:30pm w/ Dr. Levy. Meditation is shown to reduce stress, depression, anxiety and weight gain while increasing energy.—Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport. RSVP: 203.254.2633.

Meditation Monday—7:30-9pm.

Guided meditation for relaxation/anxiety. No previous experience required. $20. Soul Focus. Bethel.

203.570.3638.

A Course in Miracles—7:30-9:30pm w/ Joan Goss. A channeled self-study spiritual work. Its primary purpose is to show the way to experience the peace and love of God right now. $20. Mystical Parlors. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

tuesday Reiki Shares—7:30-10pm. 1 & 3rd Tuesdays.

Gigi Benanti Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher.

For Reiki Practitioners only. Exchange ongoing since 1996. Instructions included $10. Held at Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk pre-register: 203.852.1150.

wednesday Pilates—9am-10am w/Laura Lehrhaupt, Certified Holistic Health Counselor, certified Spinning, Kickboxing, Balletone and Pilates Instructor. $13, $15 drop-in. ARC Sacred Center, 458 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. 203.268.1272.

Buddhist Chanting—11-11:30am.

Hosted

by June Fagan. All welcome. Free. Kindred Spirits. 59 Ledgewood Rd. Redding. Please call: 203.938.3690.

Free Guided Meditation—1-1:45pm w/ Dr. Levy.

Meditation is shown to reduce stress, depression, anxiety and weight gain while increasing energy.

Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport.

RSVP: 203.254.2633.

Albertson Church Healing Service—7pm-8pm.

Third Wednesdays. Guided meditation, receive healing energy from our church sanctioned healers, and the gift of saging. All are welcome.

Free. Albertson Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich.

Goddess Bellydance—7pm-8pm. No Dance Experience Necessary! Inviting ALL women to join in and unlock the mystery and secrets of this ancient Feminine Dance. No matter your size, shape, color, or background you can feel sexy, powerful and joyful through Bellydance. 6 classes, $16/class. SOUND, 31 Hawleyville Rd, Newtown.

203.270.1119.

Journaling with Spirit—7pm-8pm. Journaling is one of the fastest and easiest way to get in touch with the highest voice within ourselves. First time attendees receive a new journal. Love Offering.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality, Norwalk.

203.855.7922.

Journey within, Do you feel stuck?—7-9pm.

1st Wednesday monthly. Need support trying to begin something new? Support, intuitive insight, wisdom. Facilitator: Cindy Miller, intuitive. $20.

Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown. Call: 203.426.9448.

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Reflexology—2-9:30pm w/ Mark Hoyt. Also held Sat. This ancient healing art uses hand/thumb pressure corresponding to the body systems. The outcome is balanced, inner peace due to deep physical & mental relaxation. $20/15minutes.

Mystical Parlors. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

Angelic Reiki Meditation w/Essential Oils— 8am-9am. 3/31. 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.

A Brush with Soul—7-9pm w/ artist Alexandra Philippas. 2nd Thurs monthly. Healing with color: fun intuitive painting. Practice observing one’s mind/body response to inner child’s free expression. Supplies provided. $20 suggested. Love Offering. Unity Center. Norwalk. 203.855.7922.

Buddhist Chanting—8:30-9am. Hosted by June Fagan. All welcome. Free. Kindred Spirits. 59 Ledgewood Rd. Redding. Please call: 203.938.3690.

Prayer Works—7pm w/ Karen Mitchell, musican/ healer. 3rd Thurs monthly. Explore various modalities of healing through prayers specifically designed for those attending. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Above the Ford Dealership. Norwalk.

203.855.7922.

Tai Chi with Mike—7pm-8pm. Qigong meridian cleansing exercises-Tai Chi postures,through breathing with movement, will open the pathway from internal to external energy and unlock the body’s hinges. $13/session. ARC Sacred Center, 458 Monroe Tpke. 203.515.0818.

Teen Meditation—7-8:30pm Guided Meditation for Stress/Anxiety/Relaxation. No previous experience required. $20, $15 w/school ID. Soul Focus, Bethel. 203.570.3868.

Reiki Healing/Exchange—7-9pm. 1st Thursdays.

All welcome. Love offering. Unity Center for Practical Spirituality, 3 Main St. Norwalk. Gigi: 203.852.1150.

friday QiGong—9:30-10:30am. Join June Fagan and Tracy Mignone for Happiness QiGong. No experience required. $10. Kindred Spirits, 59 Ledgewood Rd, Redding. Register: 203.938.3690.

Activating Your Angel Frequency/Soul Intuition—7-9pm. Mia DiDio will activate dormant vibrations through attunements the Archangels have shared. Karmic and soul healings will begin to emerge through these tested activation sessions. $20. Mystical Parlors. South Norwalk.

203.810.4491.

Circle of Life—7:30-9:30pm. 4th Fri. monthly.

Wondering about one’s Life Mission? Learn how to bring love, life and happiness to oneself and those one loves. Bring questions and receive healing and messages from Spirit. $35. Monroe. 203.286.3262.

QiGong—8:30-9am. Join June Fagan and Tracy Mignone for Happiness QiGong. No experience required. $10. Kindred Spirits, 59 Ledgewood Rd, Redding. Register: 203.938.3690.

The Universal Reiki Plan—11am-1pm. Every 3rd Sat. monthly. Reiki Practitioners. Register for a free Reiki session. Love offerings appreciated.

Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant. 85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Reservations Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

The Universal Reiki Plan—1:30-4:30pm.

Every 3rd Sat. monthly. Reiki Practitioners only.

Workshop & ReikiShare. Free. Love offerings appreciated. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant.

85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Reservations Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

Family Yoga—2:30-3:30pm w/ Kerri Gawreluk.

Class designed for children and adults to enjoy and share together. $21 per student. Yoga for Everybody. Fairfield. 203.254.9642.

Reiki Sessions—5-6pm. ReikiOvertones offering free Reiki sessions during classes. Students participate as part of class syllabus. 1st-reserved.

Fairfield. Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

Metaphysical Movie Night—6:30pm-9pm. Last Saturday of every month. Following the movie there will be a brief discussion. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Love Offering. Unity Center for Practical Spirituality, 3 Main Street (above the Ford dealership), Norwalk. 203.855.7922.

Open Mic Night—7pm-9pm. 3rd Saturday of every month. Bring music printed out in your key and Kenneth Gartman will accompany you on the piano. Comedians, poets and writers welcomed as well. $10. Unity Center, 3 Main Street, (above the Ford dealership), Norwalk. 203.855.7922.

Expression of Self— 7-9pm w/ Deboorah Sikorski, Charlies Sikorski and Eddy Nataraj.—4th Sat. monthly. An evening of friendship, healing and connecting to one’s inner and outer being. Love offerings accepted. ARC Sacred Center. Monroe.

203.414.6790.

To place a Classified Listing: $1 per word. $25 minimum. Magazine deadline: 12th of month prior to publication. Email copy to NicoleM@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

For RENT 1st month & one month security to move in. Newly refurbished, paint and carpeted office spaces from 1100 to 4800sf available. Great for Prof. office space, Medical, Counselling, Nutritionist, Chiropractor, Dental, Insurance, Real Estate,Telemarketing, Technology, Accountant, Lawyer, etc. 1st floor. Immediate occupancy.

Good parking. Call Donna Anderson for info: 203.609.8075. Located at 85 Old Long Ridge Road, 3 miles west of Exit 34 Merritt Parkway. Next to Giovanni’s /LaRocco’s Country Market. Easy ride to and from the Merritt.

Part time rental space for Holistic health practitioner. Weekday/weekends available. $175 month. Newtown. 203.270.1119 Rental space available in beautifully renovated holistic arts center.

Perfect for holistic health practitioner, arts therapist.

Supportive & Healing Environment. Part time options available. Great location off I84. Only serious inquires please. 203.240.8747 Space Available in small Wellness Center 2-3 days/week in Bethel location in time slots of 4-hr minimum. Open area perfect for Yoga, Pilates, Offices for Reiki, Massage, Counseling and Readings, etc. 203.570.3868.

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Kirtan with the Bindu Band—7-9pm. “Come join The Bindu Band on their vibrational journey back to the heart.” Love offerings accepted. ARC Sacred Center, 458 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe.

203.268.1272.

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ACUPUNCTURE

Ayurveda

Ingri Boe-Wiegaard, LAc

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Ingri treatments help alleviate Pain, Depression, Neck & Back, Anxiety, Headaches, Stress, Allergies, Asthma, Arthritis, Digestive, Menstrual, Infertility, and Smoking & Weight Loss Issues. See ad pg 14.

Jody Eisemann, LAc

AcupunctureHealingCT.com Offices in Norwalk and Fairfield 203.216.2548 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.

See ad pg 28.

Dr. Neeru N. Kaushik, ND, MS Acup, MS, MA 805 Kings Hwy E., Fairfield 203.331.9111 47 Buttonball Ln, Weston 203.227.7550 AyurvedicInstituteCT.com Ayurvedic medicine including Panchakarma, the Ayuredic detox and Rejuvenation program; are combined with Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition, Constitutional Hydrotherapy, Ozone therapy and Colonics to create an individualized treatment program for optimum healing benefits. Most major Insurances Accepted. Visit our website for more info.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY ALBA THERMAL IMAGING LLC

Safe, painless early detection 71 East Ave, Suite D, Norwalk 203.856.1421 AlbaThermalImaging.com

ALLERGIES BioSET Allergy Elimination Program

Dr. Mark Joachim Advanced Certified Practitioner 156 East Avenue, Norwalk 203.838.1555 AllergyEliminationNorwalk.com BioSET can eliminate all food and environmental allergies related to behavioral issues, asthma, eczema, headaches, fibromyalgia, sinus conditions, gastric disorders and chronic health conditions. Safe for all ages, without drugs, shots or side effects! See ad pg 4.

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SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

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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.

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC Fairfield/Trumbull town line 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 pg 2.

EDUCATION Housatonic Valley Waldorf School

40 Dodgingtown Road, 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 pg 14.

ENERGY HEALING

HEALING CENTER

MeLanie Barnum, CH

Intuitive Counselor, Hypnotist, Life Coach Author, Reflexologist 203.451.0914 MelanieBarnum.com Create a life you love! Unique individual and group sessions, ongoing workshops. Connect to your future! Be the person you want to be!

Integrative Medicine Physician

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Music, Creative Arts & Mindfulness 31 Hawleyville Rd, Newtown 203.270.1119 SoundCenterArts.com

RIVERSIDE OB/GYN

SOUND is a holistic center for arts and spiritual awareness. We offer individual classes and group workshops for children and adults in music, creative arts, intuitive development, sound and energy healing, meditation yoga and much more.

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HOLISTIC DENTIST

Camillo Health & Fitness

Gary Camillo 85 Mona Terrace, Fairfield 203.259.9906 CamilloHealthAndFitness.com Get motivated! Get moving! Feel better!

We’ll help you discover the food, exercise and lifestyle choices that best support you. Train with us, and finally reach your goals! See ad pg 37.

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MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT

5520 Park Ave, Ste 301, Ffld Town Line Merritt Pkwy, Exit 47 203.371.0300 WholeBodyDentistry.com Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer 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 pg 2.

HEALING FOR LIFE

Hypnosis

Valerie Candela, LMT, LMSW, SEP Stamford, Newtown 203.966.5509 ValerieCandela.com

Diane Bahr-Groth, CHy, TFTdx 1177 High Ridge Rd, Stamford 203.595.0110 MindBodyTransformation.com Fast, effective methods for weight, stress, fear, pain, smoking, etc. Certified Hypnotherapist, Thought Field Therapy™, Time Line Therapy™, NLP and Complementary Medical Hypnosis, since 1989. See ad pg 27.

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INTEGRATIVE HealTH

Rev. Christine Guerrera, LMFT Psychotherapist, Interfaith Minister ARC Sacred Center, Monroe 203.268.1272 ARCSacredCenter.org

Chris is a licensed psychotherapist and inter-spiritual teacher offering psycho-spiritual therapy and sacred ceremonies such as baby blessings, weddings, interfaith gatherings and healing workshops. See ad pg 11.

Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology is a fullservice medical practice incorporating traditional and holistic approaches to women’s health. The practice includes two OB/GYN’s and a naturopathic physician. See ad pg 13.

STAMFORD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Michael E. Doyle, MD Conventional & Alternative Medicine 22 5th St Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06905.

203.324.4747 GoToDrDoyle.com

Specializing in Natural and Alternative approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness. Hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad pg 47.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY Center for Integrated Vision

MIND BODY TRANSFORMATION HYPNOSIS

Loss, grief, anger, abuse and trauma stress the nervous system. Body-centered experiencing provides unlimited opportunities to learn, heal and thrive. Craniosacral, somatic experiencingtrauma resolution, energy healing, counseling, meditation & self-regulation for adults & children.

Russell Turk, MD Karen Zino, MD 1200 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 203.637.3337

Maryann Barrett, RN

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOV Norwalk: 203.840.1991 vtotWorks.com VisionworksVT@aol.com Trumbull: 203.268.8852 TLTC.org Schulman@tltc.org Dr. Schulman specializes in vision therapy, pediatrics, learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism, TBI/stroke, and preventative and alternative vision care.

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Naturopathic Physician Debra Gibson, ND 100 Danbury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.431.4443

Natural family healthcare using nutrition and biochemistry; herbal, homeopathic, and energetic medicine; lifestyle transformation and detoxification, to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit. See ad pg 24.

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K. Pramila Vishvanath, ND 2324 Post Rd, Fairfield 203.259.2700 IntegratedHealthCenterOnline.com Serving Fairfield County for 20 years. Specializing in craniosacral therapy, classical homeopathy, allergy assessment and treatment, nutrition, weight management, body reshaping and skin tightening, detox, colonics, breast thermography. See ad pg 10.

Naturopathic Physician Dr. Marina Yanover, ND, LAc 1300 Post Road East, 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 Management, Skin Care. Insurance accepted.

Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC Shawn M. Carney, ND 33 Main St. Suite 15 Newtown, CT 1.800.723.2962 NortheastNatMed.com

Integrative naturopathic medicine clinic and therapeutic massage center for the whole family.

Services include advanced diagnostic testing, detoxification programs, personalized nutrition, and botanicals. Insurance accepted.

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115 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 203.366.0526 GenerativeMedicine.org Under the direction of Dr. Peter D’Adamo, a leader in naturopathic medicine, we blend time-honored healing techniques with stateof-the-art diagnostics to provide highly individualized patent care. Personalized nutrition, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and infrared sauna offered. See ad pg 19.

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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, RealTime EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY Physical Therapy of Southern CT Linda Maude, PT 917 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton CT 06484 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.

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Keith Garner, SP-1 25 Old Kings Highway North, Unit 13 Darien, CT 203.952.8011 KeithGarner4@hotmail.com

Within a supportive, empathic relationship Deni guides individuals on their journey of self-discovery integrating psychology, Eastern medicine and spirituality to heal suffering from traumatic stress related to chronic illness, disabilities, abuse & PTSD.

Denise Cirillo-Romaniello, MSW, LCSW 238 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 203.257.4185 PyschToday.com dcirillo1@aol.com

Offering hypnotherapy, past life regression, EFT. I can assist you in finding your strengths and releasing your blocks to achieve your goals. Holistic, spiritual approach, 17 years experience.

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