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Explore & Celebrate the Spirit Within

Sample FREE Classes & Events – All Throughout September, All Throughout Fairfield County • Naturopathic Medicine • Acupuncture • Chiropractic • Nutritional Counseling • Yoga • Meditation • Reiki • Energy Healing • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) • Hypnotherapy • Spirituality • …and more Learn about the benefits of natural health, yoga and meditation; the power of energy healing; how to discover your life purpose; and how to develop your intuition.

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How To Get Rid Of Knee Pain Once And For All... Without Drugs, Shots, or Surgery Now, in Stamford, CT, one doctor is helping local residents with knee pain live more active, pain-free lives.

It Promotes Rapid Healing Of The Injured Tissues.

Before the FDA would clear the cold laser for human use, they wanted to see proof that it worked. This lead to two landmark studies.

The first study showed that patients who had cold laser therapy had 53% better improvement than those who had a placebo.

The second study showed patients who used the laser therapy had less pain and more range of motion days after treatment. If the cold laser can help these patients, it can help you too.

Living with knee pain can feel like a crippling experience.

Let’s face it, your knees aren’t as young as you used to be, and playing with the kids or grandkids isn’t any easier either. Maybe your knee pain keeps you from walking short distances or playing golf like you used to.

Nothing’s worse than feeling great mentally, but physically feeling held back from life because your knee hurts and the pain just won’t go away!

My name is Dr. Scott Bender, owner of Connecticut Spine & Health Center. Since we opened fifteen years ago, we’ve seen hundreds of people with knee problems leave the office pain free.

If you’re suffering from these conditions, a new breakthrough in medical technology may completely eliminate your pain and help restore normal function to your knees.

Finally, You Have An Option Other Than Drugs or Surgery New research in a treatment called low level laser therapy, or cold laser, is having a profound effect on patients suffering with knee pain. Unlike the cutting type of laser seen in movies and used in medical procedures, the cold laser penetrates the surface of the skin with no heating effect or damage.

Cold laser therapy has been tested for 40 years, had over 2000 papers published on it, and been shown to aid in damaged tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation, relieve pain and boost the immune system. This means that there is a good chance cold laser therapy could be your knee pain solution, allowing you to live a more active lifestyle.

Professional athletes like Lance Armstrong and team members of the New England Patriots rely upon cold laser therapy to treat their sports related injuries. These guys use the cold laser for one reason only…

Could This Non-Invasive, Natural Treatment Be The Answer To Your Knee Pain?

I’m running a very special offer where you can find out if you are a candidate for cold laser therapy.

What does this offer include? Everything I normally do in my “Knee Pain Evaluation”.

Just be one of the first 25 callers and here’s what you’ll get…

Do You Have Any of the Following Conditions?

• Arthritis • Knee pain • Cartilage damage • ‘Bone-on-bone’ • Tendonitis • Bursitis • Tendonitis • Crunching and popping sounds

Our Patients Say It Best………….

Due to an old knee injury I have suffered with pain and swelling of my left knee for many years. Since usin cold laser therapy, my knee pain is gone and I can bend my knee without pain. Also, the inflammation and swelling around my knee has been drastically reduced. I am able to walk and exercise more without knee pain.

Remember what it was like before you had knee problems. When you were pain free and could enjoy everything life had to offer. It can be that way again. Don’t neglect your problem any longer – don’t wait until it’s too late.

Here’s what to do now: Due to the expected demand for this special offer, I urge you to call our office at once.

The phone number is 203.967.8888.

Call today and we can get started with your talk, exam and x-rays as soon as there’s an opening in the schedule. Tell the receptionist you’d like to come in for the Knee Evaluation.

Sincerely, Dr. Scott Bender, D.C. P.S. Now you might be wondering…

• An in-depth consultation about your problem where I will listen… really listen… to the details of your case.

“Is this safe? Are there any side effects or dangers to this?”

• A full set of specialized x-rays to determine if arthritis is contributing to your pain.

The FDA cleared the first cold laser in 2002. This was after their study found 76% improvement in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Their only warning – don’t shine it in your eyes.

• A thorough analysis of your exam and x-ray findings so we can start mapping out your plan to being pain free.

Of course at our office, the laser is never anywhere near your eyes and we’ll give you a comfortable pair of goggles for safety.

• You’ll see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like it has been for so many other patients.

Don’t wait and let your knee problems get worse, disabling you for life. Take me up on my offer and call today.

You can get everything I’ve listed here for only $29. The normal price for this type of evaluation including x-rays is $250, so you’re saving a considerable amount by taking me up on this offer.

Connecticut Spine & Health Center, 111 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 203.967.8888

• A complete neuromuscular examination.

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR $29.00 KNEE PAIN EVALUATION ($250 Value) - Available To First 25 Callers (Federal Restrictions Apply)

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AMMA New York, NY July 9-11, 2012 Marlborough, MA July 14-17, 2012 meet mata amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader

New York, NY Free Programs July 9th (monday), 11:00am - 5:00pm July 10th (Tuesday), Morning,10:00am Evening, 7:30pm onwards July 11th (Wednesday), Morning, 10:00am DeVI BHaVa, Free Program July 11th (Wednesday), A celebration devoted to world peace Program begins at 7:00pm LoCaTIoN Jacob Javits Center North Hall 11th Avenue between 39th and 40th Streets (entrance on 40th Street) New York, NY 10001 For New York program details visit ammany.org or call 212.714.5445

Marlborough, MA Free Programs July 14th (saturday) Morning, 10:00am Evening, 7:30pm onwards reTreaT* July 15th-17th (sunday-Tuesday) Pre-registration required DeVI BHaVa, Free Program July 17th (Tuesday) A celebration devoted to world peace Program begins at 7:00pm LoCaTIoN Best Western royal Plaza Hotel/Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West (Route 20W) Marlborough, MA 01752 Rt. 495 to Rt. 20W (Exit 24B).

Hotel is one mile on right INFormaTIoN *Visit amma.org for retreat registration or call 510.537.9417 For more information on Amma’s New England activities please visit ammanewengland.org or call 781.519.2297 Limited free shuttle service is available on free program days between the program and local commuter rail.

Numbered tokens for individual blessings are distributed one hour before programs begin.

Tokens are limited by time constraints.

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Listening and Caring Wouldn’t you prefer a doctor who makes time for both?

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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.

24 Simple Summer Pleasures

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

by Claire O’Neil

28 Play the Inner Game Quiet the Mind to Learn, Excel and Have Fun

by Linda Sechrist

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30 The Truth About GMOs Plant Pathologist Don Huber Reveals the Risks

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

32 Outdoor Entertaining

Backyard & Picnic Party Foods

by Renée Loux

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38 Keeping Pets’ Ears Healthy Prevention Tips &

Treatment Options

by Dr. Matthew J. Heller

40 Natural Summer

Skin Care Protective Tips for Sunny Days

by Kathleen Barnes

42 The Ultimate

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44 Happy Fourth

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Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

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Welcome to our Simple Pleasures Summer edition.

Grab your inner child and jump!

Best wishes for a beautiful season filled with fun, sun and the many simple pleasures of summer.

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SoNo Arts Celebration Kicks Off August 4

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he SoNo Arts Celebration is an annual community arts event featuring over 150 juried artists, three stages of original music, and an outdoor food court for three days of family friendly activities. Held in historic South Norwalk, the celebration begins on Friday, August 3 with a kickoff concert on the Washington Street stage from 6 to 9 p.m.

On Saturday, August 4 the festivities last from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. and continue 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. SoNo Arts Celebration is a 37 year old not for profit organization whose focus is to share and showcase the arts with the community. The event is free and ungated with nearby parking available.

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Woodman Receives Board Certification in Neurofeedback

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he Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Tom Woodman of Norwalk has become Board Certified in Neurofeedback. Woodman joins an elite group of professionals who have met the educational, clinical, ethical, and exam criteria required in order to become a certified provider of neurofeedback services.

Established in 1981, the BCIA is the only institute recognized worldwide that grants certification to biofeedback practitioners. Currently more than 1,600 healthcare professionals have achieved this certification in 25 countries. Tom Woodman, DC, BCN, is a chiropractic physician at Specific Chiropractic Health Center, a holistic health center led by himself and Dr. Laura Pardue, which originated in Stamford in 1995. In January of 2010, their practice moved to 120 East Avenue in Norwalk. That same year, Dr. Woodman and Dr. Pardue researched neurofeedback programs and chose to advance their practice to become a certified Braincore Therapy clinic.

Braincore Therapy is a comprehensive neurofeedback program designed to teach patients how to improve their brainwave patterns. Braincore Therapy has been effective in helping individuals improve their performance, increase focus, improve sleep, energy, and a host of other benefits reported by over 50 patients who have already completed the program at Braincore of Norwalk. There are many Braincore Therapy clinics across the country, but only one in Fairfield County.

For more information, visit NorwalkBraincore.com.

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‘Hugging Saint’ Amma Returns to Boston

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orld-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) will return to the Boston area from July 14 to 17. Dubbed Mata Amritanandamayi the “Hugging Devi (Amma) Saint” by the international press, Amma is known for embracing each person who comes to see her. She will offer free presentations at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on July 14 and at 7 p.m. on July 17 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, in Marlborough, MA. Her program includes inspirational music, meditation, spiritual discourse and personal blessings.

The CBS television special In God’s Name profiled Amma as one of the world’s twelve most influential religious leaders. Amma has said that her mission is to awaken the qualities of love and compassion in people across the globe. Her network of humanitarian projects, Embracing the World, is active in 30 countries and has earned a reputation for providing outstanding disaster relief and aid. Amma traveled to Japan to console survivors of the 2011 tsunami and earthquake and donated $1 million for the education of children who were orphaned by the disaster.

The United Nations has conferred “Special Consultative Status” to Amma’s India-based organization.

The event will be held at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, 181 W. Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA. For more information, call 781.519.2297 or visit AmmaNewEngland.org. For more information about Amma and her charitable work, visit EmbracingTheWorld.org.

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i Revolution is the largest qigong event ever to occur in Connecticut and has been praised by experts of yoga, qigong and naturopathic medicine. During the four-day event, highpowered breathing techniques, qigong exercises and food-based healing are taught with precise detail by qigong practitioner Jeff Primack and 25 certified qigong instructors. “With hundreds of beautiful people harnessing healing Qi, nowhere will the energy be stronger than in New Haven on August 4”, says Primack.

Primack, a 15-year qigong practitioner, healed himself of lifelong asthma and through his workshops has helped tens of thousands of people discover the secrets of maximizing their own healing potential. During the first two days of the event, he and his team of instructors will teach guests level one qigong healing and breathing applications and move into even more powerful breathing applications on days three and four.

Qi Revolution takes place at Omni New Haven Hotel, with advanced registration required. Cost is $99 for all four days. For more information call 800.298.8970 or visit Qigong.com. See ad pg 5.

Oliver’s Place for Organic, Natural, Even Raw Pet Foods “Oliver’s Place is not just another pet food store, it’s the destination for your pets’ best health”, says Joanne Steiner, owner of the Wilton store. “We now know that balanced nutrition encourages growth as well as healthy skin/coat, and supports our pets’ immune and skeletal system throughout their lives, so we offer the finest natural, organic, holistic brands, food, treats and supplements from companies dedicated to consistently providing quality ingredients. Some people pride themselves on preparing home-cooked meals for pets, but such meals do not always supply what a pet actually needs.” At Oliver’s Place the “take-out” selection is just right for the nutrition that animal companions require.

The idea of feeding a fresh, well-hydrated, varied, raw diet, whose enzymes and amino acids have not been altered by cooking is not a radical idea anymore. A raw diet is healthy if it is done properly. Come in and talk to the knowledgeable and experienced staff at Oliver’s Place about the possibility of a raw diet for your animal companion.

Oliver’s Place is located at 102 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, below Village Market. Phone 203.210.5441 or email OliversPlaceLLC@gmail.com.Visit OliversPlaceLLC.com. See ad pg 39.

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atural Awakenings magazine will present the Awakenings celebration, a series of events happening all throughout September, all throughout Fairfield County, dedicated to the exploration and celebration of natural health and inspired living. The public will have the opportunity to sample free classes with participating local natural health practitioners, yoga and arts studios, meditation centers, energy healers, and spiritual leaders.

The intention of this 2nd annual Awakenings celebration is to offer the community a safe, fun, and free opportunity to learn about the benefits of natural health, yoga and meditation; the power of energy healing; how to discover one’s life purpose; and how to develop one’s intuition. “There are so many gifted healing practitioners right here in Fairfield County, yet people often don’t know how to choose the practitioner or the healing modality that is right for them”, says Carolyn Aversano, Natural Awakenings publisher. “Awakenings offers a wonderful opportunity to meet these talented practitioners, sample a wide variety of services, and discover which of them appeals to, and works best for, them.”

Watch for a full schedule of events in the September edition of Natural Awakenings and online at eNaturalAwakenings.com.

Join in raising the vibration in Fairfield County!

Practitioners interested in participating should visit eNaturalAwakenings.com/FAIR/Awakenings-Practitioners or contact Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com - no later than August 13 to be included in our promotional campaign.

The public may sample as many different free classes/events throughout September as they like at participating locations.

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arol Mobilio, Holistic Esthetician, recommends these steps, also recommended by the EPA. Do not burn, which increases one’s lifetime risk of skin cancer, especially children.

Avoid sun tanning and tanning beds.

UV radiation causes skin cancer and wrinkling. Generously apply sunscreen, one ounce, SPF at least 15, providing broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, covering exposed skin 15 minutes before exposure. Reapply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Wear protective clothing. Seek shade when possible; the sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use extra caution near water, snow and sand, which all reflect the damaging rays of the sun, increasing your chance of sunburn. Check the UV Index for important information to help you plan your outdoor activities in ways that prevent sun overexposure; it is issued daily by the National Weather Service and EPA. Get Vitamin D safely through a diet that includes vitamin supplements and foods fortified with Vitamin D.

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Carol Mobilio is a Holistic Esthetician and Electrologist at Westport Therapeutic, specializing in beneficial facial treatments for all skin conditions, and is a Certified Dr. Hauschka Esthetician. Her office is located at 37 Franklin Street, Westport.

Ms. Mobilio customizes her treatments with the use of rhythmic, caring touch to support the skin’s natural processes of renewal and radiant beauty. For additional treatment and home care recommendations, call 203.685.3298.

The Balancing Power of Shamanic Reiki

Deana Paqua with Q’ero Shamans, Sacred Valley, Peru

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eana Paqua, MA, LMT of Embody the Sacred™, is offering shamanic Reiki, incorporating the powerful combination of Reiki with the ancient spiritual practices of shamanism that are common to many cultures and traditions. Sessions include the light hands-on touch of Reiki with shamanic healing techniques such as crystal healing, sound healing through rattles and drum, and receiving guidance from the spirit world. “Through shamanic Reiki participants can connect with the energy and spirit of everything in nature and the heavens for guidance and empowerment”, says Paqua.

Paqua will also be offering Shamanic Reiki classes this Fall for Reiki practitioners, in which they will learn to use basic tools common to many shamanic traditions to deepen their Reiki practice.

Topics include: working with crystals and stones; connecting with angels, spirit guides and power animals; intention for healing; shamanic journeying; Reiki drumming; and basic energy clearing techniques.

Paqua is a holistic massage therapist, Reiki master, and shamanic practitioner trained in many forms of energy medicine and shamanic healing. She felt the call to become a healer after her miraculous recovery from a near-fatal car accident.

Learn more at EmbodyTheSacred.net.

Deana Paqua’s office is located at the CT Center for Change, 38B Grove Street, Ridgefield.

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Wondrous Watermelon

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n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers.

One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected. These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions— associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood.

“This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon.

“Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

EAT FIBER FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY

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ow consumers have another convincing argument to add more fiber to their diet. According to a National Cancer Institute study at the National Institutes of Health, which followed patients over a nine-year period, scientists associated the intake of fiber (about 30 grams per day) with a reduced risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

Source: Archives of Internal Medicine

Cancer Prevention in a Spice

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his year, an estimated 52,610 people (38,380 men and 14,230 women) will develop cancer in the head and neck, leading to an estimated 11,500 deaths (or just under 22 percent), according to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s publication, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. New hope may lie in an ancient spice.

A pilot study conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that eating curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, works to suppress a cell-signaling pathway that spurs the growth of malignancies in the head and neck. Further, curcumin reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (naturally occurring regulatory proteins) within saliva.

Turmeric is widely used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking (curry, for example), and has been long valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. In India, women have used it for centuries as an anti-aging agent rubbed into the skin, as a poultice to promote wound healing and as a treatment for menstrual cramps.

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WHY CORN SYRUP IS WORSE THAN SUGAR

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hy is it important to choose natural sugars instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Dr. Vanessa Bundy, a pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, remarks, “Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars and has some byproducts [that are] believed to be bad for us.”

Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk. The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated high-fructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the mega-sweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy).

Bundy explains, “The overall amount of fructose that is in HFCS is not much different than the amount in table sugar, but it’s believed there’s something in the syrup processing that plays a role in [producing] the bad byproducts of metabolism.”

ACUPUNCTURE’S 6000 YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL PAIN RELIEF

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he history of the 6000-year acupuncture curriculum reveals a body of knowledge remaining stable through the centuries, though freshly translated into the modern languages of each generation.

Even today the curriculum is a reliable modern version of ancient ideas and understandings about the underlying causes and effective ways to treat pain and most symptoms. “The enduring value of acupuncture lies in its ability to treat the underlying causes of a chronic pain, not just the pain itself,” says Ingri Boe-Wiegaard, LAc, of Fairfield County, CT, who has 25 years of experience as an acupuncturist. “With regard to back pain, acupuncture takes into account causal factors that are not immediately obvious, and so two meridians on the back and side of the body, referred to as BL and GB meridians, may be treated. They directly affect the flow of energy and information along the nerve pathways from the spine and into nearby muscles and tendons. Muscle spasms caused by focused ongoing work, working out, stress, and diet issues can aggravate tension and cause pain. Acupuncture often gives relief and improvement even after the first treatment, though several other visits may be encouraged. Further acupuncture treatments will clear more of the deeper layers of stress and tension that reside in the back muscles and tissue structures, where many years have layered many memory patterns and “information packets.” Acupuncture reduces the intensity of those patterns, giving relief by relaxing the tissue structure that may be irritating nerves.” Acupuncture also works well with other approaches to healing, including physical therapy, chiropractic, yoga, massage, diet improvements and meditation.

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Earth Quaking

Vermont Says, ‘Don’t Frack on Me’

News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Shine On

White Roofs Cool Local & Global Warming Some things are easy. A new study from researchers at NASA and New York’s Columbia University has concluded that painting a city’s roofs white or another light color could reduce the local ambient temperature by 5 percent or more during hot summer months. This negates the phenomenon scientists refer to as the “urban heat island effect”, in which the dark jungles of asphalt, metal and concrete turn cities into heat reservoirs, soaking up the warmth of the sun instead of reflecting solar radiation back into the atmosphere.

In New York City, it was discovered that a white-surfaced roof was 43 percent cooler than its black counterpart. The city passed a law in 2007 to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 30 percent by 2030; increasing the city’s albedo (the amount of reflected solar radiation) by brightening its surfaces is one of the quickest, cheapest and most effective ways to achieve significant reductions.

After announcing a plan to alter roofs atop the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal buildings in the summer of 2010, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “Cool roofs are one of the quickest and lowest-cost ways we can reduce our global carbon emissions and begin the hard work of slowing climate change.”

Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, the controversial practice used to extract natural gas from the ground by injecting water, sand and chemicals deep into the Earth to crack shale rock, which frees oil and gas.

Proponents claim that fracking is producing energy and jobs, but critics fear the chemicals are seeping into the groundwater. The process is also suspected of causing mild earthquakes.

“This is a big deal,” says Governor Peter Shumlin. “This will ensure that we do not inject chemicals into groundwater in a desperate pursuit for energy.”

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Storm Clouds

Data Centers Leave Bigfoot Carbon Footprints Giant data centers, known as “clouds,” that store and transmit data, photos, emails, songs and streaming videos every day, have become one of the fastest-growing consumers of worldwide electricity. Now, a Greenpeace International report details the truth about how much coal is burned to operate and maintain this virtual, online cloud of electronic data transmission worldwide.

Every day, tons of asthma-inducing, climate-destroying coal pollution is emitted into the air just to keep the Internet going.

The good news is that tech industry leaders such as Facebook and Google are starting to quit the coal habit; Apple’s new North Carolina data center will run in part on renewable, biogas-powered fuel cells and a large array of solar panels.

A Greenpeace initiative is working to persuade Microsoft, Amazon and others to likewise disassociate their brands from the specter of poisoned air currently damaging the climate.

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Sweet Survival

Bees & Superbees Update While bee colonies die off around the world, pesticide chemical companies continue to protect their businesses by lobbying against bans on neonicotinoids, a group of nicotinebased toxins designed to paralyze insects by attacking their nervous systems. And that, claim critics, includes honeybees.

Mounting authoritative research undermines the pesticide industry’s long-repeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations.

The current double-whammy for honeybees is an Asian mite, the varroa, which feeds on honeybee young and adults and spreads viruses. To fight the pest, commercial beekeepers have turned to heavy feeding and medication to try to keep hives alive.

Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s honeybee lab, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that have studied for the last decade why some hives had low mite levels, have determined that the bees in those colonies were able to detect mites hiding in sealed cells and feeding on developing young. The researchers’ goal is to breed a queen that will pass on to her colony the traits of resistance to pests and disease, gentleness, productivity and winter hardiness, thus creating a superbee. The project is ongoing.

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Expanding cities around the globe, especially in fast-growing countries like China, India and Brazil, are putting the world under increasing environmental stress, according to experts at a climate conference, Planet Under Pressure, in London, reports Reuters. The additional 1.5 million square kilometers of space they expect to be occupied by 2030 will mean growing greenhouse gas emissions and resource demand. The United Nations foresees global population rising from 7 billion to 9 billion people by 2050, adding roughly a million people each week.

Farsighted urban planners want to improve how cities are planned, developed and run. “Everything being brought into the city from outside—food, water, products and energy—needs to be sourced sustainably,” observes Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Utility meters and sensors that monitor power generation network capacities and electricity supply and demand can help conserve energy. Builders can also target more efficient land use, better building standards and policies to promote public transportation instead of vehicle use. More urban areas need to follow the example of cities like Vancouver, in Canada, which obtains 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, and has developed a 100-year sustainability plan.

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The U.S. Travel Industry Association estimates that more than 5 million family vacations a year in the United States now encompass three generations, with grandparents often footing the bill. Multi-generational travel is a hot trend, having increased from 22 to 32 percent in the last five years, with the phenomenon expected to grow as the U.S. population ages.

Travel companies, hotels and theme parks have taken notice and are eager to cater to the trend. Cruise lines are especially active in marketing fixed-price packages that include activities for all ages, meals and group discounts. All-inclusive resorts and vacation rental agents are also on board, offering plans to accommodate all budgets.

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Coates discovered her flair for creativity as a youngster, “coloring on the walls and getting into trouble,” she recalls. Her parents soon supported the fledgling artist’s efforts, though; Coates fashioned a line of jewelry at 12 and created notecards and prints during high school. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, in Manhattan, and received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts.

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FAP Attends Summit for Agricultural Communities for Autistic Adults

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reenwichb a s e d FA P ( Fr i e n d s o f Autistic People) participated in the Agricultural Communities for Adults with Autism summit held at Bittersweet Farms near Toledo, OH on May 3 - 5 for its first conference. Agricultural Communities for Adults with Autism (ACAA) is a consortium of existing and prospective organizations that focus on sharing best practices and advocate for holistic, agricultural based employment and for housing models for adults with autism. The goal of the conference was for organizations to build their strength in order to advocate for the agricultural community model. The members and guests spent time together sharing knowledge and learning from each other’s experiences.

Brita Darany von Regensburg, Founder and President of FAP, and Tibor Darany, Director, also visited a nearby farm for young adults with autism, which was completed by its founders just in time to show the participants of the Summit.

ACAA was created two years ago to provide information to adults with autism, their families, academics, professionals,

legislators, policy makers, other agricultural communities and interested parties. The 50 member group educates people about the common characteristics and differences in agricultural communities in the United States. Farming communities for adults with autism are typically non-urban, low density community based integrated models. Typically there are no openings and long waiting lists. The only way many adults with autism will be able to access an agricultural model is for advocates to come together with others to create a model in their own area. Creating a community is difficult but not impossible. The ACAA Inaugural Summit provided information and networking for the 70 individuals registered, including a representative from Autism Speaks. Attendees came from 15 different states across the U.S.

Friends of Autistic People is a parents’ support group dedicated to bringing about an environment where adult children with autism can be assured of receiving high-quality care and assistance after they turn 21. FAP is the only charitable organization in Connecticut that advocates appropriate services for adults on the entire spectrum of autism.

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Awakening Journeys Debuts Travel Adventures of Self-Discovery

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raveling to new destinations and learning about different cultures ignites the imagination and engages the senses in exotic ways, encouraging a fresh understanding of our place in the world and our connection with others. With the recent creation of Awakening Journeys, friends and readers of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County edition can enjoy several opportunities for self-discovery and adventure, beginning in fall 2012.

Travel excursions to Peru and China, offered in a special 10-day tour format, will be the first destinations available.

Sheryl Miller, a traveler from St. Petersburg, Florida, who recently toured China says, “This is a fabulous journey—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. China will fill up your senses and expand your heart.” Likewise, visitors to Peru’s many historic sites, such as Machu Picchu and the Inca ruins surrounding Lake Titicaca, speak of remarkable vistas and extraordinary memories.

Travelers with Awakening Journeys will find themselves immersed in the varied cultures and traditions of each destination country. These one-of-a-kind trips are intended to inspire and enrich participants through purposeful travel,camaraderie and diverse activities.

Local group rates are available, and local non-profit organizations can participate and use the trip as a fundraiser. For groups and local fundraisers contact Carolyn Aversano for details, 203.885.4674. For more information and trip itineraries or to register for an Awakening Journey, visit AwakeningJourneys.net. See ad pg 27.

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Practical Options for Chlorine-Free Swimming Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on. In the typical, chlorine-laced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed. Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available.

Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally chlorinated pool.

An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and some-

times silver ions to maintain cleanliness. No salt and little or no chlorine are used.

An oxidation system is a chemical-free way to keep pools disinfected using ultraviolet light or electricity; it requires a generator.

Production of ultrasonic waves pulsed through the water are the key to sonic cleaning; such a device destroys algae at a cellular level.

Creating a totally natural ecosystem pool employs plants to form a breathable bottom more akin to a lake. MotherEarthNews.com (which offers building instructions) notes, “It can be constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech and once established, call for only a modicum of management. You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn. Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.”

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SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

by Claire O’Neil

Summer ever beckons with the freedom of possibilities that long sunny days foster. It’s a perfect time to cultivate the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures.

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hy? Author Neil Pasricha observes, “I like to stop and remember sometimes that we’ll never be as young as we are right now. We only get 100 years or so to enjoy interior design, books, buffets and radio waves, clean sheets and good movie seats, bakery air, rain hair, bubble wrap and illegal naps.”

The Toronto-based creator of the international bestseller, The Book of Awesome: Snow Days, Bakery Air, Finding Money in Your Pocket, and Other Simple, Brilliant Things, is on such a roll that he keeps adding to the list at 1000AwesomeThings.com.

All it takes to travel this pleasurable path is a little attitude adjustment and awareness, agrees Victoria Moran, 24

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author of Creating a Charmed Life. She suggests we continually ask, “What simple thing can I do today that will make it an amazing day?”

What follows is not exactly a bucket list, but more like a summer “sand pail”, sparked by Natural Awakenings publishers and contributors around the country. Taking cues from summers past and present, they are happy to offer a springboard to enjoyment.

Acting Like a Kid Again

Just the thought of summer days to come brings back memories of free time, family vacations and outdoor fun.

Whether we go swimming, sip real lemonade on the porch or catch and release fireflies with our kids or grand-

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kids, we love renewing that “in the moment” feeling for ourselves.

“I love hanging out with 3-yearolds,” says Pasricha, “because they’re still seeing the world for the first time.

Every moment is right now.”

If you’re having trouble reaching your inner child, “Think of how you were when you were 10 years old,” suggests Joy Behar, comedian and cohost of The View. “What did you like to do then?” Sometimes revisiting a childhood pleasure or two can provide the missing link to fresh summer fun. Here are some likely candidates.

Retro sweets. “Every time I heard the tinkling bell of the ice cream truck, I would run out on bare feet for a treat, stubbing my big toe more times than I want to remember,” recalls Las Vegas Publisher Mary Ruetten of childhood summers in Southern California. Today, fresh fruit does the trick for her.

A dip in the ol’ swimming hole.

Reid Boyer, who publishes in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, observes, “Anyone that has experienced high summer heat knows the relief of a good, cool swimming hole. I still remember when my 4-year-old son and I packed up the pickup truck, drove to the community beach at the local lake and set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and toys.

We must have jumped off the end of that pier 100 times each, doing silly jumps and egging each other on to top the last pratfall. We laughed until our bellies hurt.”

Bike riding and kite flying. “My all-time favorite summertime treat is bike riding,” says Tina Woods, Natural Awakenings’ New York City publisher.

“Being free and blowing in the wind is sheer exuberance. Flying a kite feels like that too, and anytime I pass a kite off to someone else a huge smile breaks out across their face. It’s beautiful to see!”

Horseback riding. Amy Hass, a longtime publisher in West Michigan, notes, “My fondest summer pastime as a girl was spending every daylight hour with my horse. I would get to the barn early in the morning when there was still dew on the ground and spend all day cleaning up the stalls and barn, grooming my horse and then taking her out on country trails or maybe

along the train tracks, or else practicing in the ring for our next show. She loved cooling off by going for a swim in Lake Michigan.”

Superheroics. Why not, asks Natural Awakenings contributor Bill Van Arsdale, of Naples, Florida, who recalls a favorite summer adventure on Cape Cod. “We would tie long beach towels around our necks that reached our ankles, rear back and run as fast as we could through the scrub grass and moss to the edge, where the hard surface broke off into a plunging dune that met the Atlantic shore. For a brief moment, yelling ‘Superman,’ capes flapping, arms and legs flailing, we all became our hero, before landing in a delightful steep skid of clay, pebbles and coarse glacial sand.”

Indulging the Senses

The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer are easy to discover and recreate. They can be as simple as making the most of…

Tai chi at dawn. For Atlanta Publisher Larissa Stewart, taking her Tai chi or yoga practice outside—by a lake or stream—is a great way to start her day. “In the early morning, there is often a cool mist rising from the earth that feels so delicate on your skin and refreshing to breathe. Everything is at peace around you accompanied by the quiet twitter of birds as they awake with the morning sun.”

Red wine at sunset. Jeff Browne, who publishes in New Mexico, loves getting out on a Vespa and scootering around by himself into the sunset.

“Other times, I like to sit with friends on the portal (a New Mexican porch) and have a relaxing and feel-good therapeutic discussion, maybe accompanied by a glass of wine.”

Dining alfresco. “On summer evenings,” says Northern California Publisher Jaime Mitchell, “my loved ones and I take every opportunity to indulge in outdoor meals, complete with citronella candles and cool, crisp salads featuring our state’s fresh summer fruits. Strawberries, peaches and nectarines become staples in my diet during warm months.”

Classic clambake. As a youth, South Jersey publisher Don Moore spent summer vacations on Cape Cod, where, “Days spent by the water’s edge annually culminated in a classic neighborhood New England clambake.”

Constructing the rock-lined pit and stoking the fire took all day, remembers Moore. “Layers of potatoes, lobster, mussels, corn and clams were laid between rockweed. After we covered the pit with a wet tarp and buried it under sand, mouthwatering aromas would begin to escape into the breezy evening air.” He adds, “I always felt close to nature when sitting on the beach listening to the crashing waves, while filling my hungry belly from a plate brimming with the ocean’s bounty.”

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Just Do It for Fun Here are more ideas for simple pleasures to get summer juices flowing, from Natural Awakenings publishers and staff around the country.

Stargazing… on land. Graphic Designer Steve Hagewood, of Bonita Springs, Florida, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a lifelong fascination with the night sky. “Pop bought a pair of high-powered military binoculars at an army surplus sale after the big war; I had a smaller pair from Sears Roebuck & Co. We would wrangle in good spirits over who got which pair and how long each of us could hold onto them amid the stillness of the cool, night air filled with the sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and moonflowers,” he remembers.

… and on water. Peggy Malecki, Natural Awakenings’ Chicago publisher, loves the starry view from a friend’s sailboat on Lake Michigan. On one notable trip in a race across the lake, “In the wee hours of the midnight watch, the entire Milky Way galaxy stretched directly over the top of the boat as we caught small zephyrs off Traverse Bay,” she says.

“Watching the Perseid meteor shower, we counted shooting stars and watched for satellites crawling through the night sky.”

Personal Pursuits

“Having space and time to nurture our creativity may be one of people’s authentic hungers,” muses author Sarah Ban Breathnach, well-known for her Simple Abundance books. She suggests maybe allotting an hour a day to dabble in a hobby, to paint, to plot or to throw pots. It can feel like taking a little vacation every day.

“Some days are shaped by summer pleasures, others are redeemed by them,” concludes Breathnach in Simple Pleasures. Making time for such simple joys nurtures an ongoing summer vacation state of mind.

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Picture perfect. I’d like to spend a month this summer at my friend’s house and set up my camera on a tripod near her bird feeders. She welcomes flocks of red and yellow finches, cardinals, blue jays and woodpeckers, all of which are fun to photograph. Plus, her flower gardens are awesome. Summer, here I come! ~ Linda Sechrist, writer and editor, Nashville, Tennessee

Potluck block party. Every second Sunday, our next-door neighbors would host a summer barbecue potluck that transformed into a mini-block party. Kids, parents and grandparents brought lawn chairs and set up rows of card tables covered with colorful camp blankets and old tablecloths. Someone always remembered to add a few Mason jars filled with puffy, purple-tinged hydrangeas, dainty red- and yellow-spurred columbines or the simple cheer of sunflowers.

We feasted on grilled goodies, accompanied by plump tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, raw carrot strips and steamed corn on the cob, all freshly picked that day from backyard gardens. Homemade baked beans sizzled in a pottery crock.

If we were lucky, as a special treat, big wedges of sweet, ice-cold watermelon arrived as dessert. ~ Barb Amrhein, editor, Naples, Florida

Day at the beach. If there’s sun in the skies, you can safely bet that I’m sitting on my oceanside beach chair (which includes a beverage cup and foot rest) soaking up the rays, protected by natural sunscreen. With our house just three doors from paradise, we take advantage of it all summer long. ~ Julia Lopez-Motherway, publisher, Long Island, New York

Instant comfort. The neighborhood hangout spot when I was a kid was the garden of the only childless couple in our neighborhood. Many times we trekked home with gift bags full of ripe produce, a memory that surfaces every time I smell a freshly picked tomato. ~ Maisie Raftery, publisher, Boston, Massachusetts

Fun and games. As kids, a dozen of us liked to gather at the cul-de-sac at the top of our long and winding hill as soon as it was dark for a game of flashlight tag, a battery-powered version of hide-and-go-seek. The crickets would start chirruping and the forest behind our houses closed in, offset a bit by the sounds of after-dinner cleanup and televised news through open windows. If you were hit with the light, you had to surrender and the first one found became the next seeker; the rest of us, guided by the light in the stillness of the night, would sneak up and scare the heck out of whoever was “it”. ~ Terry Chriswell, publisher, Denver, Colorado

Unplugging once a week. One of the perks of living on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay is the amazing sunsets. On Fridays after a long workweek, we pack up for our own brand of happy hour on the bluff overlooking the city pier. We bring along a blanket to sit on, our favorite beverage and a snack to enjoy as we enjoy a simple evening of good conversation and a beautiful view. ~ Meredith Montgomery, publisher, Mobile/Baldwin, Alabama

River tubing. I love to dip my toes, fingers and backside into the cool, clear waters of a local river and let the current take me away; enjoying nature at its best is only enhanced by the playful noises of fellow loungers. It is a true delight! ~ Karen Goins, publisher, San Antonio, Texas

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“Whether on a sports field, at work or in some creative effort, we’ve all had moments in which our actions flowed from us with a kind of effortless excellence,” he notes. “This is referred to as ‘being in the zone,’ when selfinterference is at a minimum and the mind is quiet and focused.”

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teaching—many of his tips were being incorporated into the students’ minds in what he calls a “command and control self-dialogue” that significantly interfered with their ability to learn and perform better.

“When I discussed this with my students, I discerned that most of their thoughts while playing were preventing their true focus of attention. This resulted in my exploring ways to help players quiet the mind, as well as focus on our direct and non-judgmental observation of ball, body and racquet positions in a way that would heighten learning, performance and enjoyment of the process,” says Gallwey.

Since then, he’s built his practical training ideas related to awareness, concentration, breaking bad habits and learning to trust one’s self on the court upon a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology. He offers a simple explanation of his inner game concept.

“Every game is composed of two parts. Self-1, the ego-mind, plays the outer game against opponents, is filled with lots of contradictory advice and is linked to external rewards and goals.

The inner game is played within a player’s mind by Self-1, whose principle obstacles are self-doubt and anxiety,” explains Gallwey. Laden with self-criticism, judgment and the fear of looking foolish or wrong, as well as lapses in concentration, Self-1 is counterproductive and negatively impacts external performance.

“Self-2, on the other hand, is the player’s natural ability—the doer of the actual movement of the muscles to hit the ball. Our best effort requires us to quiet Self-1 and let Self-2, which likes images and pictures, do what it knows how to do.”

As many players know, the right mental approach is as important as a good backhand; essential in overcoming self-doubt, nervousness, anxiety, detrimental playing habits and lapses in concentration. Gallwey offers the example of a player who isn’t hitting the ball in the center of the racquet.

“The ordinary tennis pro will analyze the mechanical reasons for why this is happening,” he says, “such as not stepping into the ball, not looking at it or hitting it too late. An inner game instructor ‘observes’ where the ball hits the racquet and makes suggestions. The body makes its own adjustment to hitting the ball in the middle of the racquet without trying to digest instructions, simply because it feels and works better.”

Gallwey likens it to the natural learning process we use as children before it becomes clouded with shoulds and should-nots as adults. He further points out that it’s wise not

to attempt to quiet the mind by telling it to shut up, argue with it or criticize it for being self-critical. “A good first step is focusing on only those aspects that are needed to accomplish the task at hand,” he counsels.

Joe Dyser, the tennis professional at the Sterling Oaks residential community, in Naples, Florida, has adopted and shared Gallwey’s inner game principles, enhanced by insights from complementary sources such as Breath by Breath, by Larry Rosenberg and Chop Wood Carry Water,

by Rick Fields, and from practicing yoga, meditation and breath work.

“I had to develop a regular practice method that helped me to quiet Self-1,” advises Dyser. “When I play from my inner game, I get out of my own way and let my best game emerge.

I feel more like an observer—the ball looks bigger, my feet are lighter on the court, I move faster and quicker and I’m energized when I’ve finished a game, instead of feeling depleted.”

Observing behavior without judging it as positive or negative, right or wrong, good or bad is the key. “Habits change when you become aware of them,” concludes Gallwey.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Genetic engineering goes beyond traditional plant breeding because it allows scientists to cross species barriers and insert a gene from one organism into another that would not normally occur. Examples include inserting bacterial DNA into a plant to effect traits such as pest or herbicide resistance.

Plant Pathologist and Purdue University Professor Emeritus Don Huber, Ph.D., speaks out internationally about the risky business of biotechnology.

We are told we need GMOs to “feed the world,” but will GMOs provide affordable food for the masses, as Monsanto ads tell us?

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entity that benefited was the biotechnology industry (Geoforum report). Nutritional quality has suffered, food safety has been compromised by the toxic entities involved in the genetic engineering process and farmers’ production costs have increased significantly, while quality and harvested yield potential have decreased. What we see in practice are failed promises.

What is the risk and potential harm to people and the planet due to GMOs? There are two serious risk factors involved in current genetically engineered plants. The first is an increase in plant, animal and human diseases plus pests associated with GMO crops, reported by sources as diverse as the European Journal of Agronomy, Earth Open Source and the University of Leipzig, in Germany. The second is abusive use of the chemical products that the herbicide-tolerant GMOs have been developed to tolerate; supporting studies include research published in the European Journal of Agronomy and the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation’s Forum.

For example, glyphosate in many weed killer formulations is used excessively both on Roundup-ready crops and as a single chemical for general weed control. This has resulted in super weeds, super pathogens, compromised natural biological controls and devastated com-

ponents of the soil biology responsible for nutrient availability and function.

Recent research from institutions around the world, including the UK’s King’s College and Leipzig University, is now showing a link between GMO crops and/or the products they produce or tolerate and increased incidence of mutations, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, allergies, birth defects, cancer, reproductive failure and other health effects. It is a heavy price for society to pay for a massive experiment.

Scientists also are seeing hazardous levels of some of the products excessively used to grow GMO crops accumulating in the Earth’s soil, water and air. The biodegrading process of those substances often takes much longer than anticipated, and damage to non-target crops, plants and organisms is becoming a serious concern (Plant and Soil and Geoderma).

Scientists also are finding that such ‘foreign’ genes in the environment are quite promiscuous and can persist, perhaps indefinitely, in soil, intestinal or plant environments with unknown health consequences (Reproductive Toxicology, Aquaculture Research and Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry).

Several countries have banned importing crops grown in any field where one of five corn hybrids were previously grown, for instance, because soil

microbes have picked up the GMO genes from decomposing plant residues and can transmit the genes to future crops—resulting in the toxic product possibly being present in the later crop. No one knows how to remove the GMO foreign genes once they are introduced.

tively. We are a long way from gaining that essential understanding. The current rush to commercialize it and widespread implementation of the associated hazardous and ineffective products currently on the market may well be a major deterrent to future use of the technology when it is properly understood.

Looking to the future, should we be concerned by chemical companies’ lobbying for approval of the next leap in GMOs, to 2,4-D resistant crops?

What can people do to avoid GMOs and protect their health?

Like glyphosate tolerance, 2,4-D resistance is based on flawed science and a failure to understand that agriculture is the management of a delicately interrelated ecological system, comprised of the plant and its various environments (biological, chemical and physical), rather than the selection of ‘silver bullets’. Adding 2,4-D tolerance introduces another foreign and potentially toxic protein in the plant and an additional toxic chemical applied directly to food and animal feed. Food safety, nutritional quality and potential yield will all be compromised in the process.

Do you see any benefits from this technology?

The GMO technology could be a powerful tool when we gain enough understanding to use it properly and effec-

Buy organic foods, preferably from known local growers, and stay alert to the issue to take needed grassroots actions. Future historians may well remark not about how many pounds of pesticide we did or didn’t apply, but how willing we were to sacrifice our children and jeopardize future generations for the massive flawed experiment of genetic engineering only to benefit the bottom line of a commercial enterprise.

Petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to require labeling of GMO foods at JustLabelIt.org.

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy.

In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—cold-pressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper— the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, trouble-free spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company.

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These flavorful patties are a hearty and complete source of protein, a popular, plant-based option for traditional burgers. Ground flaxseed mixed with water works to bind the ingredients together in place of eggs. When grilling, be careful to flip them gently, so that patties stay together; they’re equally delicious cooked in a skillet on the stove. Serve on a whole-grain pita and load on the toppings. For a gluten-free alternative, use ground tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs.

Yields 6 to 8 burgers 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed, drained and spread out to dry for 20 minutes; divide into two equal parts 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 Tbsp water ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, as needed 1 /3 cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toppers Salsa Avocado slices Lettuce Sliced red onion Pickles 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. Shake and let stand for a few minutes for excess liquid to drain.

Spread out on a clean, dry towel; blot dry with another clear, dry towel; and let stand to dry for 20 minutes. This can also be done in the oven—spread on a cookie sheet and dry at 300° F for 15 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.

Mix into the black bean mixture and add remaining beans, quinoa, breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, onion and cilantro. Mix until combined. If the mixture looks too wet to hold together, add more breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Form into 3- to 4-inch-circumference patties. If time allows, let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm and for flavors to develop.

5. On a grill preheated to mediumhigh and brushed with oil, cook patties until crisp and brown, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Herbs Grilling mushrooms brings out their savory flavor. Stuffed with protein-rich quinoa, this dish is satisfying enough to be served as an entrée.

Yields 6 servings 6 Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 3 Tbsp olive oil

4. In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté garlic and scallions with a pinch of salt and pepper just until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Add quinoa, water and bullion cube. Turn up heat, cover and bring to a boil. Stir once and reduce heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

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2. In a food processor, place half of the beans, Vegenaise, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Chop in pulses to create a coarse purée. Transfer to a medium bowl.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold in tomatoes and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

1 tsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp dried thyme Sea salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 scallions, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced ¾ cup uncooked quinoa 1½ cups water 1 low-sodium vegetable bullion cube 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped herbs—basil, parsley and/or mint Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

6. Place mushrooms cap-side down on a serving platter. Fill the cavity of the mushrooms with the quinoa mixture.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Brown Rice Summer Succotash Pasta Salad

This festive summer pasta medley is a great picnic food. Brown rice pasta is a tasty, gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat pasta and full of wholegrain goodness.

Yields 6 to 8 servings

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme. Brush cleaned mushrooms with mixture and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Grill on each side until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Or roast mushrooms under the broiler until juicy, about 10 minutes (optional).

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1 Tbsp lemon juice Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

slowly drizzle in olive oil. Set aside.

2. Heat up a large skillet to medium hot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion and pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add corn, tomatoes and edamame, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until corn is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. In a large bowl, place pasta, vegetable mixture and parsley and mix to combine. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool, then place in the fridge to chill.

Pesto Grilled Corn on the Cob A pesto-packed twist on a backyard party classic, grilling corn in its husk yields tender kernels and a delectable natural sweetness.

Yields 6 servings

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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and stir. Cook until firm to the bite, al dente, according to the directions on the package.

Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy. Drain in a colander, rinse and drain again. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking and let cool in the colander, stirring occasionally.

6. Place corn, covered in its husk on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, let it cool enough to touch and then remove husks. Return to grill and cook, turning to lightly char all sides, for an additional 5 to 7 minutes total.

7. Remove from grill and generously brush with pesto. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper if desired and serve hot.

Homemade Cherry-Vanilla Soda Pop

6 ears unhusked corn Pesto 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp pine nuts 1½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp olive oil

This crimson, creamy soda is reminiscent of the classic version. Reducing the cherry juice sweetens and intensifies the flavor; no additional sugar is required. Fresh vanilla bean is key and worth seeking out.

1. Oil grill and preheat to medium high.

3 cups 100 percent unsweetened black cherry juice 1 vanilla bean (about 6 inches long) Seltzer or soda water

2. Fill a large bowl with cold water.

3. Keeping the husks attached at the base, peel back the husks of each cob and remove the silk. Cover the cobs again with the husk.

4. Soak the corncobs in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent husks from charring too quickly.

5. In a food processor, place basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper and chop in pulses for maximum mixing. With the motor running,

Yields 6 servings

1. Place black cherry juice and vanilla bean in a medium-size saucepan.

Cover and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until liquid has reduced to 1 cup. Remove from heat and let cool until comfortable to handle.

2. Remove vanilla bean and chill the syrup in a sealed glass jar in the fridge.

It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Simple Tips for Great Grilling

by Chef Renée Loux Preheat the grill properly. Charcoal takes about 40 minutes, gas about 20.

Brush the grill with vegetable oil before cooking to prevent food from sticking.

To create perfect grill marks, rotate grilling food 45 degrees halfway through cooking time on one side. Flip and repeat on the other side.

If a grill isn’t available, use the kitchen oven’s broiler feature to achieve a similar taste.

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3. To serve, pour ¼ cup syrup into a tall glass, top with 6 to 8 ounces chilled seltzer or soda water, and stir. Add ice as desired.

mixture and toss gently to mix. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

Watermelon Mediterranean Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado and Olives

Peaches and basil are a refreshing flavor combination to embellish this cooling iced tea. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and good-for-you phytonutrients.

Yields 4 to 6 servings 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into ¾-inch pieces 1 cup watermelon, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and cut into ¾-inch cubes ½ cup pitted green olives, chopped (Castelvetrano olives recommended)

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This dish embodies the zenith of summer, when watermelon and tomatoes are at their height. Paired with refreshing cucumber, buttery avocado, savory olives and bright herbs, this pastiche of flavor and texture is a perfect accompaniment to any backyard or picnic party.

Peach Basil Green Iced Tea

Yields 4 to 6 servings 6 peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced ½ cup agave nectar 4 cups water 4 green tea bags 1 cup basil leaves 4 cups boiled water Basil leaves for garnish

1 Tbsp chopped basil 1 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a bowl, place tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, avocado, olives, basil and mint. Toss gently.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over tomato-watermelon

1. In a saucepan, place peaches, agave nectar and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

2. Place peach mixture in a blender and blend until smooth (always be careful

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2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or basil (optional) • Place half of watermelon in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Add remaining watermelon to the processor along with honey and lime juice and process until smooth. Pour into the baking dish, stir until combined, and place uncovered in the freezer. Freeze until ice begins to form around edges of pan, about 30 minutes. Rake with a fork to break up large ice clumps; return to freezer; continue stirring about every 30 minutes until all liquid is crystalized, about 3 hours total.

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when machine-blending hot foods).

Pour through a sieve or strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain into a pitcher.

3. Bring an additional 4 cups water to a boil. Pour over tea bags and basil and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and basil. Pour into pitcher with peach nectar and chill in the fridge until cold.

Stir before serving, as the peach nectar tends to separate; serve over ice garnished with basil leaves.

2. In a pitcher, mix together honey and warm water and stir until honey is dissolved. Add strawberry juice, remaining lemon juice and cold water. Mix well and serve over ice.

2. Just before serving, add the mint and basil to the liquid, and blend the mixture in the blender in two batches, adding a cup of ice to each batch.

Future fun: Freeze leftover portions into popsicles for an easy treat on another day.

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Strawberry Honey Lemonade

Fresh, ripe summer fruit is a perfect, simple dessert, and serving it on skewers brings a bit more fun and pizzazz to backyard and picnic parties.

This honey-sweetened lemonade is flush with fresh strawberries for a perfect balance of flavor and thirst-quenching enjoyment.

Yields 4 to 6 servings

with the lime juice, agave nectar and a pinch of salt. Chill well.

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Watermelon-Mint Limeade

1 pint strawberries, washed, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons) 2 /3 cup honey ½ cup warm water 5 cups cold water

1 small watermelon (or half of a larger melon), diced 1 /3 cup fresh lime juice 1 /3 cup agave nectar 2 Tbsp chopped mint 1 Tbsp chopped basil Pinch crushed sea salt 2 cups ice

1. In a blender, place strawberries and ¼ cup lemon juice and blend until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve and press with the back of a spoon or pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard pulp.

1. Using a chinois or other fine-mesh strainer, push the watermelon through the mesh using a sturdy wooden spoon, to push through all the liquid into a bowl, leaving behind the pulp and seeds. Pour the liquid into a pitcher

6 cups fresh fruit chunks—peaches, plums, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapes 1. Thread fruit chunks onto bamboo skewers, alternating colors.

2. Serve cool.

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KEEPING PETS’ EARS HEALTHY Prevention Tips & Treatment Options

by Dr. Matthew J. Heller

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ar infections are common in the pet population, especially in humid summer months that invite water play.

Fido, the mixed breed, may keep running his cheek up and down the side of the couch, trying to find relief for his itchy ears; or the tabby, Fluffy, waits until bed- time to begin intensely scratching her ears beside the bed, interrupting a family member’s sleep. Whether a pet is plagued by a chronic condition or is a bewildered first-time sufferer, such infections disrupt a pet’s health and well-being. Causes vary, as do treatments, but prevention is always the best medicine.

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more symptoms: scratching the ears with their paws or rubbing them along the carpet or furniture; an offensive odor emanating from the ears; dirty appearance of ears—visible brown, black or yellow debris in the ear canal; red, inflamed ears; or whimpering, crying or withdrawing when the pet’s ear is gently touched.

Primary Causes & Treatment Options During a routine appointment for an ear infection, a veterinarian may inspect the ear canal with an otoscope for inflammation and will collect a swab of debris to identify the source of the problem. Sometimes there are multiple culprits; it is fairly common for both yeast and bacteria to be present.

Bacteria and yeast infections tend to be more common in dogs, because of their anatomy. Hair grows in the ears of many dogs; when combined with floppy or drooping earflaps, a dark, moist environment is created in

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which bacteria and yeast can flourish. Breeds with this tendency include cocker spaniels, basset hounds, schnauzers and poodles.

A very common cause of ear infections is skin allergies, and treatment can be more challenging than handling a comparatively simple bacterial or fungal infection. While humans may exhibit a runny nose or itchy eyes from an allergic reaction, a cat or dog commonly reveals its skin allergies by inflammation in the ears. Factors may be food-related or environmental or both.

Identifying an animal’s allergies is a priority; often, a simple change in diet can solve the problem. Especially for pets with chronic ear infections, avoid the discomfort of repeated infections by requesting a professional diagnostic allergy test to identify possible environmental and food allergens. Such testing may involve three separate methods: a blood test for sensitivity to either food or environmental sources; intradermal exposure to environmental allergens (pricking the skin with a small source of allergen to see the reaction); or trials eliminating possible food or regional environmental allergens. As a last resort, some pets may also benefit from allergy injections as part of immunotherapy to desensitize them to specific allergic reactions.

Once the source of an infection has been identified, appropriate steps will be recommended.

If bacteria or yeast is the issue, topical treatment may include both a medicated ear cleanser and an ointment. Medicine will vary from antibiotic to antifungal or antiparasitic, depending on the diagnosis, or be a broad-spectrum medication. Often, when owners begin to see an improvement, they stop the medication prematurely, as applications are typically not a pleasant task. It is important to continue to treat the pet’s ears as any prescription indicates. Upon completion, the veterinarian will likely want to recheck the ears to confirm success.

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Other Possible Causes Ear mites (tiny arthropods that can reside in a cat’s or dog’s ear canal) are more common in cats. They are visible under the vet’s microscope and require specific treatment.

Occasionally, a foreign object lodged in a pet’s ear canal can be the cause of an infection. A vet’s ear exam should reveal the troublesome presence.

Certain diseases also affect ear infections, such as thyroid or immune-suppressing diseases. Cats with diabetes also tend to be more prone to ear infections. The family vet knows the pet’s history and can advise treatment that addresses the underlying cause.

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ow that much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports and other outside summer activities are on our calendars, it’s time to practice ways to protect skin from sun damage.

The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer.

Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune. There are many ways to protect skin from overexposure, burning, drying and wrinkling, and careful use of safe sunscreens is one of the best.

Sun Protection from Without Yale dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure, strongly recommends natural nonchemical sunscreens such as “physical” blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, not chemical sunscreen formulations, for everyone that plans to spend more than a few minutes in the sun.

He states, “The benefit of a physical sunscreen is that it acts like tiny mirnatural awakenings

rors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.”

Taking commonsense steps can reduce exposure to both sun damage and sun-blocking products that have, among other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste.

Plourde supports Australia’s Victoriabased SunSmart program, credited with preventing more than 100,000 skin cancers and saving thousands of lives since its inception 32 years ago, in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer, according to Cancer Council, Australia. Effective UV protection has come from the increased use of hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neck-to-knee swimsuits for children.

Rather than use chemicals, Plourde is among the health advocates that suggest sun worshippers seek shade, cover up and avoid sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; be extra-careful when the UV index is high; find the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at epa.gov/sunwise/ uvindex; take extra precautions near water, snow and sand, because they

reflect and substantially intensify radiation; avoid tanning products or tanning beds, even those advertised as safe; and wear tightly woven, dark, clothing for maximum sun protection.

Lightweight denim is a good choice.

Skin Protection from Within Numerous studies show that specific foods can help provide natural sun protection, working from the inside out, including a class of foods incorporating carotenoids, which give rich colors to fruits and vegetables. According to recent research from Henrich-Heine University, in Dusseldorf, Germany, subcategories of the nutrients lutein (in dark green leafy veggies) and lycopene (in tomatoes and other pink/red foods) are among the most powerful antioxidants.

Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and betacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful wound-healing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflammation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterranean diet and other eating plans rich in healthy oils like olive oil, omega-3 from walnuts and butternuts and oily fish, along with lots of vegetables and fruits.

A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn. Potent antioxidant herbs such as green tea (Camellia sinensis) are also

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Healthy Sun Exposure Still, sunshine is the best source of vitamin D, so Perricone recommends stepping outside without sunscreen protection for at least 15 minutes a day with as much skin exposed as possible, even when clouds are present, preferably in early morning or evening sunshine. “But don’t bake in the sun,” the doctor warns.

“Limited sun exposure will increase vitamin D production, known to reduce the risk of many internal cancers, while also reducing the risk of osteoporosis.”

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In contrast, most of us tend to spend a lot of time and energy accumulating and looking after possessions; by having less, life naturally becomes simpler. We can take up author Dave Bruno’s The 100 Thing Challenge and start cutting down to bare basics by recycling, refusing to accept more stuff and giving away or selling unwanted possessions.

Accumulate little. Gandhi believed in possessing only the clothes, sandals, watch and spectacles he wore and some cooking and eating utensils.

He would give away or auction any gift he received.

Eat simple food. Gandhi never had a problem being overweight. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and frequently cooked his own simple, locally produced foods. He ate from a small bowl, a reminder to eat moderately and mindfully, often accompanied by prayers.

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Dress simply. Gandhi wore simple clothes, often just a wraparound cloth, for modesty and comfort. A simple hairstyle can shorten daily grooming.

Gandhi shaved off his hair.

Lead a simple, stress-free life.

Gandhi meditated daily and spent hours in reflection and prayer. Though he was a revered world leader, he led a simple life with few distractions and commitments and would interrupt political meetings to play with children.

Gandhi insisted on doing his own simple tasks. He advocated self-sufficiency and simple work.

Let your life be your message. A prolific, concise writer and powerful speaker in public; in private, Gandhi spoke quietly and only when necessary.

He preferred to let his life talk for him.

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FOURTH OF JULY! Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

by Katie Kavulla

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o little ones, celebrating the Fourth of July usually means one thing—fireworks! Yet, as parents know, by the time the sun goes down and before the sky show even starts, youngsters can be sleepy-eyed and ready for bed. These 10 fun daytime activities will make the most of the holiday for everyone.

Make a Statue of Liberty crown.

Transform the entire family into Lady Liberty. Take the patriotic creativity to whatever level the kids like—metallic paint, glue and glitter or just some tinfoil from the kitchen. Construction paper makes great headbands, or try paper plates for sturdier ones. Repurposed empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make excellent starting points for homemade torch replicas.

Have a patriotic bike parade.

Round up all the neighborhood kids and their bikes. Have everyone agree to decorate their own bike at home and then meet for a parade; or hold a bikedecorating party at your house; the garage and driveway are suitable spots.

Think streamers, painted tin cans on

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string trailing behind bikes, balloons— anything goes.

Read about America’s birthday.

Stop by the library or a neighborhood bookstore to pick up The Story of America’s Birthday, by Patricia Pingry and illustrated by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, or another early American history children’s book. Toddlers on up will enjoy learning why we celebrate American independence.

Make 50 states cookies. A set of cookie cutters for all 50 states is available for a price, but it’s even more creative to hunt up an old map or atlas and use it as a template for cutting out each state. After mixing and baking, let little ones go to town decorating them with red, white and blue toppings. Search online for tips on making healthier cookies that taste yummy.

Watch American Legends. This oldie but goodie video from Walt Disney tells the story of such fabled American figures as Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. Check out a copy from the library or a favorite movie rental source.

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Sing a patriotic song. Songs about America don’t have to be the classic versions—pick up a CD of patriotic songs or download some onto a home computer or iPod. The Wee Sing America CD is a hit with all ages.

Start the Fourth with a red-whiteand-blue breakfast. Set a festive mood for the whole day with a healthy parfait.

In clear glasses, layer blueberries for the blue, strawberries and raspberries for the red and yogurt for the white. Sprinkle some hearty granola in-between the layers for a satisfying crunch.

Make a care package for our armed forces. The Fourth of July is a great time to remember the special men and women that are selflessly serving our country. Have the entire family assemble a care package of items or make special cards; even the smallest efforts show the family’s appreciation. Check with a local veterans affairs office or the Internet on how to ship the gift overseas.

Create a flag for the front door.

For an easy and fun twist on hanging a flag this year, try making one from crepe paper for the front door or window. Pick up some red-and-white streamers from the store for the stripes.

Use a piece of blue construction paper and draw or paint white stars onto the upper left corner; then fasten it up so that the “flag” hangs downward, with the streamer stripes going from top to bottom. Either leave the stripes flying free toward the bottom or tape them down, like on top.

Celebrate with the East Coast. If staying up late isn’t a good option, but kids are begging to watch the fireworks, they can catch a full fireworks extravaganza from home via the magic of TV and the Internet. Get everyone into pajamas and watch one of the many media specials from the comfort of home. This especially works for families west of the Eastern Time zone; it may require pushing bedtimes back a bit, but there will be no fireworks crowds to battle en route home to bed afterwards.

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Mahasati Meditation and Dhamma Talk 1011:30am. Every Sun. July & Aug. Mahasati is a form of Vipassana or insight meditation originating in Thailand. Suggested donation: $10. Redding Meditation Society. 9 Picketts Ridge Rd. West Redding. 203.244.3130

Storytime 10:30am. Every Tues. & Thurs. in July under the apple tree at Long Shore. Meet at beautiful Evan Harding Point. No Westport beach sticker needed. Cancelled if it rains. Free.

Sponsored by Westport Library. 203.291.4810.

Reiki Practitioners Needed 10am-12pm any/ every Sun. ReikiOvertones held at Home for the Elderly. Fairfield. For more info call Jeannette or Jim: 203.254.3958.

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Sound Offering for Grounding and Healing 121:30pm. Come experience the energies of heaven and earth as channeled by the voices of the divine feminine through Rev. Mary O’Malley. $20. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe.

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Applied Kinesiology 1:30-3:30pm w/ Carolyn Finch, MS,SLP master body language clinician in alternative assessment and treatments using nutrition, exercise and acupressure. $35.

Albertson Memorial Church. 293 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich. 914.610.5146.

MONDAY, JULY 2 Mahasati Meditation and Dhamma Talk 7-8:30pm. Also 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 & 7/30. Class open to those interested in learning techniques of Mahasati meditation, originated in Thailand.

Suggested donation: $10. Redding Meditation Society. West Redding. 203.244.3130.

Full Moon Beach Yoga, Bonfire & Kirtan! 7:308:45pm w/ Kerry Gawreluk. $25/pp or $35@ beach. Kids 5-12 practice w/ Lousia Correll while adults participate. Kids $10/pp. $20@beach. Meet by volley ball nets Jennings Beach. Fairfield.

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Reiki Refresher for all levels 7:30-9:45pm. Share techniques to raise one’s Reiki vibration. Includes a re-attunement. $38 + $8 material fee. Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan St. Office downstairs in back. Norwalk. 203.852.1150.

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Storytime 11am. Also Weds. 7/18 & 7/25 on the Green. Bring a blanket & cool off in the shade of the big pine. For all ages with an adult. Westport Library. Jessup Green or Higgins Room if it rains.

Free. 203.291.4810.

Mahasati Meditation And Dhamma Talk 7-8:30pm. Also 7/11, 7/18 & 7/25. Class open to those interested in learning techniques of Mahasati meditation, originated in Thailand. Suggested donation: $10. Redding Meditation Society. West Redding. 203.244.3130.

THURSDAY, JULY 5 Ukulele Club 7-8:30pm w/ Uncle Zak the Uke Guy. Come prepared to have fun jamming, singing and making music, share knowledge and learn.

Uke not necessary some available. Donation.

Sticks & Stones. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 North American Butterfly Count 10:30-11am.

Introduction to local butterflies & learn to count scientifically. Field Counts: 11am-5pm. No charge.

Ages 7 & up. Rain Date 7/8. Greenwich Audubon.

RSVP by 7/6 to Ted: 203.869.5272 x230.

Mahasati Meditation And Dhamma Talk 1011:30am. Also 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28. Class open to those interested in learning techniques of Mahasati meditation, originated in Thailand. Suggested donation: $10. Redding Meditation Society. West Redding. 203.244.3130.

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Limit 3 classes. Mystical Parlors.17 Washington St. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

Komucha Tea Making Workshop 1-2pm. Learn how to brew this ancient health elixir at home.

Detailed instructions will be provided along with a step by step demonstration. Attendees will receive a free mushroom or starter worth $20. Sticks & Stones. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

Family Pond Exploration 3-4:30pm. Hop around the pond with Audubon staff and get up close to the tiny creatures that call the nearby pond home. Equipment will be provided. All ages.

Space limited. Greenwich Audubon. RSVP Ted: 203.869.5272 x230.

Community Drum Circle 7-9pm w/ AseAmenRa. Fun evening of playing drums in Stone Barn. Beginners welcome, dancers too. Bring drum if available. $15 Cash . Seniors & Kids under 12 $5. Sticks & Stones. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Bollywood for Beginners 12-1:30 pm w/ Shivali Gupta. Also 7/15, 7/22 & 7/29. Learn the background and origins of Bollywood dance, learn basic steps for a choreographed Bollywood dance! $50 if paid by 7/1. Yoga for Everybody. Fairfield.

203.254.9642.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Natural Networking Breakfast 8-10am. Join the Graduate Institute TGI and Natural Awakenings for a presentation on Authentic Leadership presented

Change your life by changing the space you live in

The Healing Home – A design/build approach to home remodeling – Thirty five years of design and construction expertise, blended with powerful healing and intuitive resources.

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HYPNOSIS

CERTIFICATION COURSE July 21 - 28 Presented by Lisa Zaccheo, BCH, BCI Mind Matters Hypnosis Center “The best course I’ve ever attended.

AMAZING!” Rina G., Waterbury, CT

Held in Avon, CT Info: MindMattersHypnosis.com/100course 860.693.6448

SUNDAY, JULY 15 Ukulele Workshop and Concert 2-5pm.

Workshop: Swing and Jazz Standards, Simply!

2-3:30pm. $20. Beginners too! Loaner ukes!

Concert: Edukated Fleas 4-5pm. $10 or both classes $25. Sticks & Stones. Newtown. RSVP: 203.297.8853.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 Sacred Sexuality & Food 6:30-8pm w/ Dr. Claire Fitzpatrick. Food and sex have been inextricably associated with each other throughout the ages.

18 or older please! $20. Mystical Parlors. 17 Washington St. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

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2ND ANNUAL AWAKENINGS CELEBRATION Practitioner deadline to sign up and participate: Monday, August 13 See ad on page 2

FRIDAY, JULY 20

by TGI’s Dr. Andrew Summa. Free. 171 Amity Rd. Bethany. RSVP: 203.874.4252.

Wisdom of Mature Sex 6:30-8pm w/ Dr. Claire Fitzpatrick. Take an intimate humorous trip through the human sexual timeline between puberty, child-bearing, meno/andropause and senior sexuality. $20. Mystical Parlors. 17 Washington St. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Mastering Manifestations 7:30-9pm. Create One’s Abundant Life w/ Roberta Russell. Step into one’s true power. Learn basic and advanced Law of Attraction skills. $20. Move 2 Wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Information Session 5pm. The Graduate Institute’s Master of Arts in Integrative Health and Healing. Focuses on humane, empathic, and holistic approaches to health and wellness.

Free. Stamford Hospital’s Tulley Center. RSVP: 203.874.4252.

Journeying Into I Am 7-8:30pm. A guided moving meditation. Journeying Into I Am provides a safe place to explore one’s personal relationship with God/Goddess/Creative Energy. $10 Love offering. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe. 203.268.1272.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Amma in New England 10am-5pm. Receive a personal blessing from Amma, a world renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader dubbed the Hugging Saint. Also 7pm on 7/17. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center. Marlborough.

MA. 781.519.2297.

Entering Sacred Space - Part 2 5-7pm. One is destined to one’s first encounter with The Keepers of The Gate, The Wards, and One’s Test. $20. Mystical Parlors. 17 Washington St. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

Healing Circle 6-7pm. Participants may sit on the floor or a chair while chanting a simple healing mantra followed by a live gong meditation with healing intentions. Free. Yoga for Everybody. 27 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.254.9642.

Hypno Lorenzo’s Comedy Hypnosis 7-8:30 Fundraising Event. Amazing and amusing comedy stage hypnosis show arouses the interest and curiosity of everyone including skeptics. $15. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe.

203.268.1272.

2nd of Annie’s Healthy Cooking Class 7-9pm.

Easy, breezy healthy and delicious fast dinner recipes. Cooking demo & recipes included. Come hungry. Space limited. $45. Sticks & Stones.

Newtown. Pre registration: 203.270.8820.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 DSLR Photography Fundamentals: Exposure Workshop 10am-2pm w/ Blakeney Payson.

Move beyond auto & take control of exposures for expressive & technical reasons. Walk the grounds for practical experience. $50 or 2/$90. Sticks & Stones. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

The Universal Reiki Plan 11am-1pm every 3rd Saturday. Private Reiki Sessions available. $10 suggested. ReikiShare/Workshop 1:15-4pm.

ReikiOvertones students free. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant. Bridgeport. ReikiOvertones. Info or appointment call Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

Music & Magick 4-6pm w/ Dr. Claire Fitzpatrick.

Music has always been used to alter consciousness in magick and ritual, but how exactly does it work? $20. Mystical Parlors. 17 Washington St. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Introduction: Mahasati Meditation 10-11:30am.

Learn the techniques of Mahasati meditation, a form of Vipassana or Insight meditation which originated in Thailand. Free. Redding Meditation Society. 9 Picketts Ridge Rd. West Redding.

203.244.3130.

Finding Your Inner Pantheon 1-4pm. Phil Farber weaves threads of neuroscience, NLP and ritual magick to create a surprising and paradigmshifting process. $30. Mystical Parlors. 17 Washington St. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

An Attitude of Gratitude 4-6pm w/ Kendall Roberts & Tom Regulski. Kundalini Yoga & Live Sitar. Experience the power of gratitude through immersion in kundalini kriya. $25 by 7/21; $35 thereafter. Yoga for Everybody. Fairfield.

203.254.9642.

MONDAY, JULY 30 Introduction to Reiki 7:30-9:15pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Dr. Oz recommends Reiki. Receive a mini-Reiki session. $10. Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Enter office downstairs in back. Norwalk. Must preregister: 203.852.1150.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 EFT ~ Your Personal Power Tool 7:30-9pm.

Learn an easy way to relieve pain, anger, stress, anxiety, and release limiting beliefs that keep one stuck w/Roberta Russell. $20. Move 2 Wellness.

635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Healthy Pot Luck Community Supper 6-9pm.

Bring healthy dish & plate, cup, bowl & utensils and list of ingredients. Raw Foodist’s Welcome.

No alcohol or smoking. Free. Sticks & Stones.

Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

Psychic Self Defense 6:30-8pm w/ Selina Rifkin.

Learn to keep bad energy at a distance. Introduction to grounding, centering and cleansing, and how to create a psychic shield w/ a piece of jewelry. $20.

Mystical Parlors. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

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sunday Choosing Joy Allison Spitzer, Expressive Therapeutic Coach. Re-charge, renew, & refresh your relationships and your outlook. Engaging, creative activities and dialogue. By appointment: $50/couple.

Periwinkle Health.

Trumbull.

203.261.7615.

Celebration Service 10:30am w/ Rev. Shawn Moninger. Inspiring message. Great music. Come early for Dynamics for Living study at 9:30 am.

Unity Center 3 Main St above Ford Dealership Norwalk 203.855.7922.

Ayurveda Cooking Classes 11am-12pm. $50. 25 Old Farm Rd. Weston. Reservations: 203.268.1272.

monday Children’s Expression Sessions 4:15-5:15p.m.

Playful, creative arts workshops enhance self image and esteem. Ages 8-12. $35/session. Allison Spitzer 203.261.7615.

The Thought Exchange 7pm 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?

Love offering. Unity Center 3 Main St above Ford Dealership Norwalk 203.855.7922

Belly Dance Fusion 7-8:30pm w/ Naima Provo, LMT, RMT. No experience necessary! Learn movements focusing on muscle isolation, core strength, and correct posture. Drills and stretches to music cardio style. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

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.

tuesday Summer Expression Sessions! Allison Spitzer, Expressive Therapeutic Coach Creative arts workshops. Children’s self esteem blooms through imaginative, no-pressure projects and activities. Ages 9-12 By appointment: $35/session Periwinkle Health. Trumbull. 203.261.7615.

Hatha Vinyasa Yoga 6-7pm. Non denominational.

Open level. All are welcome. $15. Lounge. First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bedford St. Stamford.

Info: 203.550.8811.

Reiki Healing Shares 7:30pm. 1 & 3rd Tuesdays.

Reiki Healing Shares 7:30pm. 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.

Spirit Talks 7:30-8:30pm w/ Reverend Chris Guerrera. Share one’s spiritual journey and dialogue, receive support on one’s path, time for psycho-spiritual Q & A, prayer and meditation. $10. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Turnpike.

Monroe. 203.268.1272.

wednesday Mood Massage: Expressive Arts Therapy Allison Spitzer, Expressive Therapeutic Coach Simple, playful activities for one’s health, growth, change. Stretch, visualize, reflect. Women and teens. By appointment: $25/session. Periwinkle Health. Trumbull. 203.261.7615.

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.

Healthy Cooking Basics Class In Spanish 6:308pm w/ Eliana Grübel, Certified Health Counselor.

Learn different food prep topics weekly. Host a class at home and get the fee waived and a complimentary consultation. Stamford Area.

Register: 203.559.8946.

A Course in Miracles 6:30-8pm w/ Michael Robinson. A self-study curriculum which aims to assist readers in achieving spiritual transformation. $15 Suggested love offering. ARC Sacred Center.

458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe. 203.268.1272.

Journey within, Do you feel stuck? 7pm. 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.

Life Style Management Counseling 7-9pm w.

Dr. Jaya Daptardar, B.A.M.S., M.H.A. practicing and teaching Ayurveda in U.S. since 1998. $50.

Ayurveda for Wellness. 152 East Ave. Norwalk.

203.857.4123.

thursday Hope Grows . . . With Every Step Honor a loved one in a monumental way.

Inscribe a brick today and help us complete the Timothy Kelly Terrace, step by step.

To order a brick, go to: www.annsplace.org For more information, call Ann’s Place (203) 790-6568.

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EFT for Ideal Weight Meetup 8:30-10am. 2x monthly. Learn energy exercises to balance one’s meridians w/ meridian tapping. Bring water to drink and a notebook. $10. Private residence in Weston.

Info & directions: robin@robinfriedman.net Gentle Hatha Yoga 6-7:15pm. Non denominational. Beginners welcome. $15. First Presbyterian Church,1101 Bedford St. Stamford.

Info: 203.550.8811.

Dedicated to Men, Women and Children Touched by Cancer

Prayer Works 7pm w/ Karen Mitchell, musican/ healer. 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.

Buddhist Chanting 7-8pm. Hosted by June Fagan.

All welcome. Free. Kindred Spirits. 59 Ledgewood Rd. Redding. Please call: 203-938-3690.

EFT for Ideal Weight Meetup 7-8:30pm. 2x Monthly. Learn energy exercises to balance one’s meridians w/ meridian tapping. Bring water to drink and a notebook. $10. Private residence in Weston.

Info & directions: robin@robinfriedman.net Energy Tools Study Group Meetup 7-8:30pm.

2x Monthly. Like mind people share simple energy tools one can use daily to feel better. $10.

Private residence in Weston. Info & directions: robin@robinfriedman.net Angelic Healing Group 7-9pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs.

Through hands-on healing, inspirational readings and prayer, a powerful presence of Spirit and Light Beings will infuse your energy body with Divine Light. Ridgefield, $20. Carol Essig: 203.438.4893.

A Brush with Soul 7-9pm w/ Alexandra Philippas.

2nd Thurs monthly. Healing with color: Intuitive painting-meditation allowing stillness and insights to surface while observing one’s Soul’s creative expression. Love Offering. Unity Center. Norwalk.

203.855.7922.

Sound Healing Group 7-9pm. 2nd Thurs monthly.

Using our voice (toning), chanting, Tibetan bowls and more, we will bring/keep our physical body in balance and wholeness. No singing or musical experience necessary. Ridgefield. $20. Carol Essig: 203.438.4893.

Sound Healing Event 7:30-8:30pm w/ Laurie Millo, Licensed Massage Therapist and Healing Touch Practitioner. The sounds and vibrations effect the release of congested energy. $10. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe.

203.268.1272 Women’s Sacred Circle 7:30-9pm w/ Rev Chris Guerrera. 4th Thurs monthly. Share, connect, explore, play, and heal in a sacred space. $25. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe.

203.268.1272.

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friday Mildly Miserable Fun for the Fed-Up, Fat, or Cranky! Allison Spitzer, M.A, Expressive Therapeutic Coach Regardless of one’s aches, size, or age, enjoy easy, playful creative activities to soothe body and spirit. No sweat, no worries.

By appointment. $25/session. Periwinkle Health.

Trumbull, 203.261.7615.

Metaphysical Bible Study 7-8:30pm. In depth study of the Bible’s metaphysical aspects with Bible scholar Rev. Ed Townley. Bring questions!

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality. 3 Main St., 2nd Fl. Above Ford Dealership. Norwalk. Love Offering. 203.855.7922.

Play, Create, Connect Night 7-10pm. 1st Fri. monthly. $5. Love Offering. ARC Sacred Center.

458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe. 203.268.1272.

saturday Power Vinyasa Yoga 10-11am. Non denominational. Intermediate level. $15. First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bedford St. Stamford.

Info: 203.550.8811.

Health Food Store Tours in Spanish 10-11:30am w/ Eliana Grübel, Certified Health Counselor.

Learn about healthy foods, gluten-free products, dairy alternatives. Receive a CD w/notes, recipes and foods to consider avoiding. $25. Stamford Area. Register: 203.559.8946.

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

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FOR RENT OPEN SPACE AVAILABLE (250SF) in downtown Fairfield on Post Rd. Available 2 to 3 days per week or in blocks of time with 4 hours minimum per month. Perfect for small yoga class, massage, counseling, etc. 203.449.8884.

SHARE, SUBLET, POSSIBLE LEASE CENTRAL GREENWICH. Great for teaching yoga, personal training, kids classes Move-in condition, reception desk, $5,500 (2250 sq ft) 203.291. 9351 leave message.

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Call Eileen at 203.353.8811.

HELP WANTED SALES PEOPLE WANTED! Part time, flexible hours working from home when not on sales calls.

Must have ad sales experience. Relationshiporiented sales; must like talking to people.

Call Carolyn at 203.885.4674.

VIOLIN TEACHERS WANTED AT THE LITTLE RED SCHOOL OF ART & MUSIC. 2979 Main Street, Stratford. Piano and vocal instructors. 203.375.0692. Carolyn West, Owner.

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ACUPUNCTURE

AYURVEDA

INGRI BOE-WIEGAARD, LAc

DR. JAYA DAPTARDAR

Fairfield, Wilton, Bethel 203.259.1660 CTacupuncture.com 25 year full time practice

Ayurveda & Life Style Management 203.857.4123 ActiveAyurveda.com jmdaptardar@hotmail.com

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 21.

STRATFORD ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS CENTER

Jaya is an Ayurvedic specialist with 20 years experience. She offers life style management, other Ayurvedic counseling, Ayurvedic cooking and educational classes by appointment only.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

2318 Main St, Stratford CT 203.257.7550 StratfordAcupuncture.com Joe is trained in several systems of Acupuncture that are amazing for pain, sports injuries, facial rejuvenation, fertility, weight, allergies, emotional balancing, and more.

Call for your complementary consultation! See ad pg 12.

ALLERGIES

31 Old Rt. 7, Brookfield CT 203.740.9300 SophiaNaturalHealth.com

As the hormone experts, we specialize in women’s health, natural hormone balancing, breast cancer prevention and thermography utilizing the highest definition camera in the area with interpretations from MD specialists in the field. Thermogram results include a free 15-minute phone consultation.

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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 18.

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTAIL OILS

Cris Ann Mulreed 203.216.8413 pathfollowers@gmail.com

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging Suzanne Pyle, MS, CCT 866.XtoRAYS SuzannePyle@Prodigy.net Get peace of mind with safe (no radiation), FDA-approved breast cancer screening. 8 years earlier detection vs. mammography.

Certified DITI thermographer.

Conveniently located throughout Fairfield.

CHILD CARE ARLENE S. POWERS

State Licensed Daycare Provider Spiritual Counselor/Minister Fairfield 203.292.3017 Powersrere@optonline.net

Young Living is uniting ancient traditions and modern science to promote health and longevity. Through extensive research and commitment to quality, we are growing, distilling and manufacturing the highestquality organic essential oils and oil-enhanced products in the world.

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With 25 years experience, Arlene understands the need for holistic care for every child’s mind, body and spirit. Homemade juicing, organic cooking, compassion based play at her in-home daycare.

See ad pg 16.

CHIROPRACTIC SCOTT BENDER, DC

111 High Ridge Rd, Stamford 203.967.8888 CtSpineHealth.com Dr. Bender is Board Certified in the Atlas Orthogonal Procedure, a gentle method for the detection, and correction of misalignments of the Upper Cervical Spine. He is also a founding member of the Trauma Imaging Foundation, a non-profit multispecialty physician group dedicated to the accurate diagnosis, and treatment of Brain, and Spinal Trauma. See ad pg 3.

COACHING RECHARGE RETREATS LIFE COACHING Liz Carey, MS Member: Westchester Holistic Network Recharge–Retreats.com 845.225.5192

Live the life you want. Live the life you DESERVE. Break old patterns of thinking and acting and open yourself to less stressful living, stronger and closer relationships, and a sense of meaning and purpose in your personal and work life. Liz has helped many people live a fulfilling life – let her help you too.

Complimentary first session. Budget-friendly plans

COLONICS AN EVER CLEAN LIFE

Colon Hydrotherapy/Colonics Gentle, safe, effective colon cleansing 203.542.7822 EverCleanColonics.com Starting a cleanse or detox, trying to lose weight or just getting ready to clean up? Colonics are a great complement to any program.

COLONICS COLONICS AT LIFELINE HYGIENICS REJUVENATION CENTER

Since 1993, Rye, NY 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. See ad pg 28.

COLONICS

EEG NEUROFEEDBACK

GREENWICH COLON HYDROTHERAPY

ROSEANN CAPANNA-HODGE, EdD, LPC, LLC

HEALING STEPS

Looking for an alterative to medication to help yourself or your child? EEG Neurofeedback is a safe, valid and research-based alternative to medication. Neurofeedback helps those with ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sports-related Concussion, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Mood Disorder, Learning Disability and other conditions.

Supporting children and parents with expert knowledge in the field of mental health and psychiatry.

Specialized in treating preschool age through adolescence with behavioral/emotional issues such as abuse, trauma, divorce, separation anxiety. See ad pg 47.

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

CUSTOM SLEEP DESIGN, LLC

Kelly McCoy Located at Natural Medicine & Wellness Center Old Greenwich 203.698.9088

Experience relief from congestion and discover a greater sense of well est. 1996 being. Colon Hydrotherapy helps to regain a deeper flow and creates balance in a world with pressure and toxicity.

Relaxing treatments aid in achieving personal awareness to internal harmony. See ad pg 46.

Greenwich Colon Hydrotherapy

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 55.

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 15.

FAMILY SERVICES

898 Ethan Allen Highway, Suite 6 Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.438.4848 DrRoseann.com

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Improve Brain Function with RealTime EEG Neurofeedback. Learn about about this amazing technology, watch patients tell their own stories of improved focus, concentration, help in recovery from traumatic brain injuries on our video website at WholeBodyMed.com. See ad pg 55.

ENERGY HEALING DEANA PAQUA, MA, LMT Ridgefield, CT 203.994.5045 EmbodyTheSacred.net

Blissful bodywork in a sacred space. Holistic massage, Reiki and shamanic healing for pain, trauma and stress relief.

CSD has developed a revolutionary process that designs a mattress specific to your body characteristics using natural foam and organic covers.

Visit our showroom to learn more.

NICHOLAS BORRELL DESIGNS

Nicholas Borrell, BA, CHt 131 Ramapoo Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.438.7660 NicholasBorrellDesigns.com THE HEALING HOME – In concert with profound intuitive, compassion-based healing and feng shui principles, builder Nicholas Borrell creates an opportunity to change your life by changing the space you live in. See ad pg 46.

HEALING CENTER REV. CHRISTINE GUERRERA, LMFT Psychotherapist, Interfaith Minister ARC Sacred Center, Monroe 203.268.1272 ARCSacredCenter.org

FAMILY SERVICES ALLISON B. SPITZER, MA

Accredited institution offering skilled training in the following fields: Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Admin Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Information Technology and Electrical Systems Technician; day/evening classes, Financial Aid (if eligible), free placement assistance. See ad pg 14.

GREEN LIVING 57 Main Street, 2nd Fl. Westport, CT 203.227.7900 CustomSleepDesign.com

RIDLEY-LOWELL BUSINESS & TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 44 Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury 203.797.0551

Tracy King LCSW-R Early childhood thru adolescent counseling 914.589.6755 TracyAKing14@msn.com

Expressive Therapeutic Coaching 203.261.7615 PeriwinkleHealth.com Children, teens, adults Practical, ongoing support while handling issues such as ADD, depression, difficult parenting, obesity or loneliness. Traditional and creative sessions to help you manage life more comfortably and joyously. See ad pg 11.

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 16.

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INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY

CAROL MOBILIO

Dr. Hauschka Esthetician and Electrologist Westport Therapeutic 203.685.3298 37 Franklin Street, Westport Carol Mobilio offers personalized signature facials and electrolysis at a Dr. Hauschka premier authorized treatment center. Experience your skin transform to a state of balance and beauty.

HOLISTIC DENTIST 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 55.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATED VISION

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.

She also practices Iridology, the study of the iris. Gain insights into your physical, emotional and spiritual being through this unique reading.

INTERFAITH MINISTRY REV. KAREN S. JUDD, LCSW

Counselor • USUI Reiki Master ReverendKarenSJudd.com Office: Bethel, CT 203.545.3664 Creates and performs Weddings, Union Ceremonies, Memorial Services and Baby Blessings.

Life transitions - bereavement counseling; facilitating a deeper connection with yourself, others and the Divine.

HYPNOSIS MELANIE BARNUM, CH

Hypnotist, Life Coach, Intuitive Counselor 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!

INTUITIVE GUIDE JOAN CARRA

Psychic Medium Greenwich, CT 203.531.6387 PsychicJoanCarra.com PsychicJoanCarra@PsychicJoanCarra.com Joan guides you on your path drawing on her intuitive powers.

As a medium, she can bring to life, friends on the other side. She is recognized by the books The 100 Top Psychics in America and Files from the Edge.

HYPNOSIS MIND BODY TRANSFORMATION HYPNOSIS

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 17.

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LIFE COACH JULIE BOWES, CERTIFIED LIFE COACH Holistic Life & Soul Coaching Energetic Restoration Consultant 203.240.4397 JewelTreeOfLife.com

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Implement your internal guidance and innate wisdom through Holistic Soul Coaching. Illumine your mind, body & spirit by dissolving emotional debris to allow wellbeing. See ad pg 9.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK ROBIN ORDAN, LMT, LCSW, CICMI Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner Old Greenwich/Stamford 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLMT.com

Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Injuries and Infant/Child Massage Instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad pg 31.

SOULAURAS

Laura Giacovas 722 Danbury Road Ridgefield CT 06877 914.941.2400 914.424.5795 Soulauras.com Enhancing wellness and quality of life through massage therapy and integrated holistic healing with generosity of time, heart and spirit.

MEDICAL DOCTOR HENRY C. SOBO, MD

Optimal Health Medical, LLC 203.348.8805 DrSobo.com Medical doctor practicing holistic/ alternative medicine & weight reduction in Stamford, CT. Nutrition, Allergy Desensitization, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement for men and women.

See ad pg 15.

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 29.

RIVERSIDE OB/GYN

Russell Turk, MD Karen Zino, MD 1200 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 203.637.3337 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 6.

NATURAL HEALTHCARE WORDEN WELLNESS CENTER

41 Kenosia Ave, Danbury 203.748.8093 WordenChiropractic.Meta-eHealth.com Combining natural health treatments, chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutrition to relieve pain and restore the body to optimal health and balance.

See ad pg 25.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN DEBRA GIBSON, ND

158 Danbury Road, Suite 8 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 31.

INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTER

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 14.

DR. MARINA YANOVER, ND, LAC 1300 Post Road East, Westport 203.255.5005 BigAppleHealth.com

Naturopathic Medicine, Acupunctu re, 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.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN MARVIN P. SCHWEITZER, ND

Wellness Institute 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203.847.2788 DrMarvinSchweitzer.com Family Health Care using all natural therapies for 25 years.

Acupuncture, Bio-Identical H o r m o n e s , H o m e o p a t h y, Chinese/Western Herbs, Allergy/ Toxin Testing, Oxygen Therapy, Meridian Stress Assessment, Nutrition/Enzyme Therapies. See ad pg 10.

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

PERSONAL CHEF CHEF ELY GRÜBEL

Licensed - Insured 203.559.8946 ElyGrubel@gmail.com PersonalChefServiceByElyGrubel.com Over 8 years experience providing personalized in-home healthy meals prep and freezing. Trained by United States Personal Chef Association at Culinary Business Academy and by Institute for Integrative Nutrition. See ad pg 12.

PET CARE

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com

OLIVER’S PLACE

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. See ad pg 55.

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN

102 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton OliversPlaceLLC.com 203.210.5441 OliversPlaceLLC@gmail.com Oliver’s Place offers holistic & natural foods and treats with balanced nutrition encouraging growth, healthy skin/coast and support of your pet’s immune system throughout their life. See ad pg 39.

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.

OSTEOPATHIC WELLNESS CENTER, LLC David L Johnston, DO Lisa Preston, DO Hannah Eucker, DO 158 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.9915 OsteopathicWellness.net

Gentle, natural, hands-on osteopathic medical care for infants, children & adults. Children’s health and development, birth trauma, musculoskeletal pain and injuries, nutrition and wellness counseling, stress reduction, immune support, allergies.

Most major insurances accepted.

POOLS & SPAS - NATURAL BELL ISLAND LIVING

Keith Garner, SP-1 25 Old Kings Highway North, Unit 13 Darien, CT 203.952.8011 KeithGarner4@hotmail.com Deep experience in both alternative and conventional pool technology. Service, repairs or complete pool rebuild. Pool water Soft-as-Silk with our legendary chlorinefree systems, “noiseless” pumps, solar heat pumps, pool safety systems. And virtually all aspects of Pools & Spas. Licensed/ Insured.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY DENI WEBER, MA, LPC, D-CEP Holistic Psychotherapist Comprehensive Energy Psychology Fairfield County DeniWeber.com 203.544.6094

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.

LILA TAYLOR, LMFT

Conscious Psychotherapy Soul Psychology Office in Fairfield County 203.783.3069 LilaTaylor.com

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Holistic, traditional, compassionate and spiritual approaches for self-healing from separations, transitions, childhood wounds, depression and loss. Discover inner resources, renewed purpose and reclaim your true Self.

MARIA C. CASTILLO, MSW, LCSW

238 Monroe Tpke. Suite B Monroe, CT 06468 203.445.8966 LifeBetweenLivesTherapy.com Msisi@AOL.com Past Life Regression, trained by Brian Weiss, MD. Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy, trained

by TNI and Michael Newton, PhD. Traditional psychotherapy with a spiritual approach; Reiki.

Connect with your soul self and let your inner wisdom guide you.

REIKI GIGI BENANTI USUI REIKI MASTER Angelic Healing Center 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk, CT 203.852.1150 AngelHealReiki.com

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

All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques.

TURNING POINT REIKI, LLC

JoAnn Duncan, MS, RMT Reiki Master Ridgefield, CT 203.438.3050 TurningPointReiki.com JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki, IET and Reconnective Healing sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with Cancer, Lyme disease and Back Pain. All Reiki levels taught.

RELATIONSHIP COACH PEAK RESULTS COACHING Jeff Forte CSIC CME 2389 Main St. 860.633.8555 Glastonbury, CT PeakResultsCoaching.com

Do you want a more fulfilling marriage but don’t know what to do? Are you feeling stuck in a relationship that seems doomed to fail? I will show you step by step exactly what to do to create the love and connection you want in your relationship. I am a Certified Marriage Educator, and clients frequently come to me when nothing else seems to work or when something must change now.

Call today because you deserve more.

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ROBIN ORDAN, LCSW

PROMINDFUL, INC.

Robin has over 18 years of experience working with families and children.

Specializing in Divorce, Parent/Child Conflict, Grief, Attachment /Bonding, Child Development and Parenting. See ad pg 28.

ProMindful is a non-profit o rg a n i z a t i o n o ff e r i n g i n t egrative practices including yoga, meditation, and holistic nutrition services. We work in collaboration with existing teachers and organizations to provide scholarships, lectures, classes, workshops, publications, recordings, and broadcasts.

Family, Child, Individual & Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford, CT 203.561.8535; RobinOrdanLCSW.com

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Stamford, CT, USA ProMindful.org 203.274.6024

The Natural Choice – The Breiner Whole-Body Health Center

Optimize Your Smile and Your Health!

Whole-Body Dentistry® provides comprehensive oral health care using traditional and holistic approaches. We understand the “mouth-body connection.”

Mark A. Breiner, DDS

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

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

WholeBodyDentistry.com 203-371-0300

5520 Park Ave., Trumbull / Fairfield town line at Exit 47 off Merritt Pkwy

Doesn’t it make sense to see the authority?

The Natural Choice – The Breiner Whole-Body Health Center Caring Naturopathic Physicians Offering the Best in Holistic Healing

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

Gastrointestinal Concerns Healthy Aging Hormonal Issues Immune Disorders Lyme Disease RSD Sports Injuries Stress-related Symptoms Thyroid & Adrenal Issues Toxicities Weight Gain

Learn more about our approach. Watch our new therapy videos – all on our website!

We can help you get your health back in balance naturally with proven treatments and therapies:

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Dr. Adam Breiner, ND, Director Dr. Elena Sokolova, MD, ND & Dr. David M. Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) EEG Neurofeedback Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Homeopathy Energy Medicine Electrodermal Screening Metabolic Typing

Functional Medicine Colon Hydrotherapy Natural Hormone Therapy Herbal Medicine Nutritional Assessment Allergy Desensitization FDA-cleared Phototherapy Detoxification Abdominal Manual Therapy

FREE CDs on our Whole-Body approach to Lyme Disease.

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Office located on the Fairfield/Trumbull line

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