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Plain Talk about Dicey Foods

Pesticides, GMOs, Seeds, and More

Let’s Play!

Kids Thrive on Natural, Unstructured Fun

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Crazy Sexy Ways to Eat Well

Savor Summer Revel in Blissful Indulgence

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The Natural Choice – The Breiner Whole-Body Health Center

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

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

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

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Shop. Dine. Play. Experience. Bethel Street Fair For more information, please visit BethelSummerFest.com Kids Arena Sidewalk Sales

TMK Sports & Entertainment and Natural Awakenings are offering an exclusive marketing opportunity to get your business more exposure in person and in print!

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Organizations who participate in the Health Wellness and Sports Expo at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in September are now eligible for a special Natural Awakenings promotional section to be distributed before, during, and after the event.

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For more information, please visit • Features more than 75 exhibitors • Fitness and dance demos with celebrity athletes • Admission is FREE • More than 4,000 attendees expected from Fairfield County and neighboring counties, making this a terrific opportunity for Natural Awakenings advertisers!

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The Health Wellness & Sports Expo Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.

For more information about these exclusive advertising and exhibiting opportunities, contact TMK Sports & Entertainment at 203-531-3047 or Nicole Miale at NicoleM@Naturalawakeningsmag.com or 203-885-4674

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

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11 therapyspotlight JUST BE KIDS 12 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs

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38 calendar 41 classifieds 42 resourceguide

advertising & submissions how to advertise To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 203-885-4674 or email NicoleM@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

Deadline for ads: the 12th of the month.

They Thrive on Natural, Unstructured Fun

by Madeline Levine

25 GMO Effects on

Asthma, Allergies and Eczema

by Mark Joachim, DC, FIAMA

27 SIX WAYS

The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

30 Kris Carr’s

HEALTH RULES

Crazy, Sexy, Savvy, Yummy

by Judith Fertig

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32 PET FOOD PERILS

Lurking GMOs May Hurt Our Pets

by Dr. Michael W. Fox

34 A GREEN NIGHT’S

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Deadline for magazine calendar listings: the 5th of the month. Website calendar listings may be entered at any time.

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SLEEP FOR TRAVELERS

Pioneers Show the Way

36 RELISHING RAW FOOD Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant

by Beth Bader

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Revel in Blissful Indulgence

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contact us Publisher/Managing Editor Nicole Miale Editor Nicole Miale Stephen Warne Design & Production Erica Mills Sales & Marketing Nicole Miale Virginia Trinque Distribution Man in Motion LLC Natural Awakenings Fairfield County Phone: 203-885-4674 Fax: 203-516-2392 NicoleM@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

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he editor of Natural Awakenings’ flagship magazine recently remarked how working with the publication the past 10 years has enabled her to take flight and soar. I am just starting to work with the magazine, but I know what she means, because Natural Awakenings has already changed my life.

The first time the magazine shifted my life course was five years ago when I came across an ad by The Graduate Institute Nicole Miale (TGI) for their Masters’ Degree program in Experiential [now Integrative] Health and Healing (details on page 13). I ripped the page from the magazine, headed to the computer, and began a years-long odyssey of self-healing and transformation that left me changed inside and out.

I credit the magazine for pointing me to a path more aligned with my values and TGI for providing the tools, teachers, and support to do the work my soul longed for.

The second time Natural Awakenings changed my life is now, at this moment.

As I write the first of many letters to my new community, I am humbled and inspired by the power of this publication and honored its stewardship has come to me. I cite myself as my own best example about the need for this magazine. The ability of the magazine to educate, inform, inspire and empower is the reason it is evolving and gathering strength in 90 communities at a time when ideas are reshaping our world as never before.

Recently while completing an application form, I wrote “Change Agent” in the blank labeled “Occupation. I understand my soul purpose in life is to inspire and empower change, for myself and others. I have done this throughout my career, regardless of job title or actual place of business. I have worked as a writer, editor, project manager, developer of continuing medical education (CME) programs, salesperson, educator, mentor, and coach. I am active in animal rescue, a full-time mom to three rescued furkids, and a proud part-time mom for my fiancé’s three wonderful children.

In all these roles, my underlying purpose is to facilitate the alchemical process of changing what is into what could be.

My new role as publisher of Natural Awakenings of Fairfield County furthers the scope of my mission. As publisher, I will be working with dozens—even hundreds —of people, networking and enabling the change process for tens of thousands of readers I may never meet but who eagerly seek information within these pages. The gratitude I feel for this opportunity cannot be overstated. It would not have been possible without the loving generosity and support of my fiancé, Richard Bruno, and outgoing publisher, Carolyn Aversano, in whose big footsteps I now step. I send a heartfelt thank you to both of them.

I am grateful for the warm welcome received from readers and advertisers I’ve already had the pleasure to work with. I anticipate getting to know more of you, extending conversations to encompass the larger community.

The unfolding power, breadth and depth of expertise and energy in Fairfield County is immense. Every contribution, large or small, helps us all grow, evolve, transform and heal. Thank you for your participation in the amazing Natural Awakenings community. Whatever you do, it matters, even if it seems small.

In gratitude,

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

Natural Awakenings is printed on post-consumer recycled paper with soy-based ink.

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newsbriefs Social Results Today Launches

Danbury Chiropractic Team Offers Workshop Series

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ob Young, founder of Move2Wellness, in Ridgefield, recently started Social Results Today, a firm designed to help local small businesses take control of their social media presence.

“As I was looking for ways to reach potential clients for the wellness center, money seemed to always be my hurdle.

I tried the standard avenues of online advertising, including pay-per-click, but I could not find a good, socially safe and responsible venue,” Young explains. “Then it dawned on me.

We all used to depend on the advice or recommendations of friends and family when choosing a service or product. Today, with our ever increasingly busy lives, who picks up the phone just to chat? We don’t. We do, however, catch up with family, friends and new acquaintances, through social media.”

Young has assembled an experienced team of socially responsible and technologically savvy individuals that can help guide and manage the social media presence of any business.

“As a fellow in the health and wellness world, I understand your needs and what is out there to help take your practice or business to your audience,” Young says. “I can help you get social results today.”

he physician team of Ronald Manoni, Jared DiLorenzo and Jonathan Cerutti, all doctors of chiropractic at Danbury Chiropractic and Wellness, are offering a 45-minute workshop series to businesses, schools and organizaRonald Manoni, Jared DiLorenzo tions in the community at and Jonathan Cerutti no charge for audiences of at least 10 attendees.

Aimed at providing specific information and strategies to help participants gain energy, prevent on-the-job injuries and improve overall health and productivity, this series was developed by the physician team to improve the health and vitality of the community.

Manoni, DiLorenzo and Cerutti speak regularly at local schools, businesses and organizations about health, wellness and safety topics. Their mission is to empower as many people as possible to experience their optimal health potential through genuine care and education.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l 2 0 3 - 5 4 8 - 7 7 8 5 , e m a i l Rob@SocialResultsToday.com or visit SocialResultsToday.com.

See ad, page 17.

Location: 8 Locust Ave., Danbury. For more information or to schedule a workshop, call 203-792-9582 or visit DanburyChiropractic.com.

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Experience a Powerful & Pure Form of Energy Healing Reiki can have a significant effect on your overall health, your ability to cope with stress, your sleep and your attitude, all of which help you to bring more of what you want into your life.

If you currently have a health concern, injury or more serious condition, Reiki is a wonderful way to help soothe your mind, body and spirit.

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Natural Awakenings Partners with Graze

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eginning this month, every delivery of a Graze order within Fairfield County will include a copy of the last issue of Natural Awakenings magazine.

With a mission to bring fresh, healthy, sustainably produced foods directly from the farm to the front door, Graze partners with local farmers in Vermont that practice sustainable, all-natural agriculture to feed smart, conscious consumers craving healthy and wholesome foods.

These farmers produce the highest quality farm-fresh products and play a vital role in strengthening Vermont’s rural communities and economies.

Founder Julianna Doherty’s passion for food started in the kitchen as a little girl with her Italian-American grandparents. When friends from Connecticut came to Vermont to visit and frequently wanted to return home with full coolers of fresh produce and meats, Doherty’s wheels started turning. She was determined to find a way to deliver farmfresh products from Vermont to the residents of Connecticut. After a short time, it became apparent that Graze customers not only wanted fresh produce, meats and dairy, they wanted it to be convenient and ready to cook. Graze now serves approximately 700 customers in Fairfield County and has begun a new CSA, supplied by a cooperative of 20 certified organic farms in the local Vermont area.

For additional information, call 888-9347293, email GrazeDelivered@gmail.com or visit GrazeDelivered.com.

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Wildtree Now Certified Organic

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ildtree was founded on the premise that food should be natural, nutritious, delicious and easy to prepare, all at the same time. In pursuit of that mission, Wildtree is now certified organic, offering products that consumers can rely on to be free of additives, preservatives, dyes, MSG and GMOs. In addition, the entire line is peanut- and tree nut-free.

Featuring a full line of culinary spice blends, sauces, soups, breads, sweets and infused grapeseed oil, Wildtree began as many innovative companies do—with a mom on a mission.

Founder Leslie Montie began her search for healthy alternatives when she discovered her two young children had medical conditions requiring special dietary restrictions. “It was amazing how this impacted our entire family,” recalls Montie. “I needed to come up with meals that my children would not react to, yet still enjoy. And since I was a full-time working mom, they had to be easy to make.”

Wildtree products are available for purchase and sampling at tasting parties and freezer meal workshops, which offer the opportunity to get together with friends and prepare 10 healthy meals to freeze for busy nights.

For more information, call Kate Roller at 203-247-2250, email KeRoller@hotmail.com or visit Kate.MyWildtree.com.

Vision Practices Merge to Serve Broader Community

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our leading optometry practices in Fairfield County have merged to provide vision care throughout the community.

Steven Carr and Randy Schulman now work with Lee Mellinger and Carl Gruning to offer comprehensive vision examinations for all ages at three locations—Eye Care Associates, in Southport; Center for Integrated Vision, in Norwalk; and Trumbull Eye Care, in Trumbull.

Featuring an emphasis on specialty contact lens fittings, high-quality eyeglasses and vision therapy, including vision rehabilitation, sports vision and vision enhancement, these providers offer services for treating eye diseases and functional vision problems. Preventative and alternative care are available at each location.

Locations: 2600 Post Rd., Southport (203-255-4005, CTEyeCareAssociates.com); 139 Main St., Norwalk (203-8401991, CenterForIntegratedVision.com); 615 Main St., Trumbull (203-374-2020, tltc.org). See Community Resource Directory listing, page 43.

Having a caring relationship with a renowned physician is good medicine.

And having a great relationship with him and his students is even better.

Welcome to the new Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine, a teaching clinic that provides patients with the best that natural healthcare has to offer.

Under the direction of Dr. Peter D’Adamo, a leader in the field of natural medicine and best-selling author of Eat Right for Your Type, naturopathic doctoral students blend time-honored healing techniques with state-of-the-art diagnostics to provide highly individualized patient care.

We offer:

• Individualized Nutrition Programs • Acupuncture • Medically Supervised Weight Loss • Constitutional Hydrotherapy • Infrared Sauna

“I was happy to meet with your interns and come up with a plan to optimize my health and wellness. I have been following your recommendations and am feeling better.” —Mary S.

THE D’ADAMO TEACHING SHIFT

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN GENERATIVE MEDICINE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT 115 BROAD STREET, BRIDGEPORT CT 06604

(203) 366-0526

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h e N o r wa l k O f f i c e o f Masonicare Home Health & Hospice presents an award each year to the volunteer deemed by the agency to be Dedicated to Outstanding Volunteer Excellence (DOVE).

Th i s ye a r t h e awa r d wa s presented to Gigi Benanti, a Gigi Benanti Norwalk resident, Reiki master and hospice volunteer, during a wine and cheese reception hosted by Maplewood at Darien.

“Gigi is responsible for sending many amazing Reiki volunteers our way,” says Paula Bruns, volunteer coordinator for Masonicare Home Health & Hospice. “She shared her journey with the Reiki practitioners she teaches and encourages them to consider becoming hospice volunteers. Our hospice volunteer program gains strength from Gigi’s referrals. We have also been fortunate to have Gigi present in-services to our volunteers. She also offers Reiki classes at her center for the volunteers when requested. In many ways, our program’s success is due in part to Gigi.”

Well-known in the community for her healing work, Benanti’s volunteer work through the Masonicare agency during the last four years has included Reiki sessions for those in need of hospice care, participation in vigils and providing support to those in transition.

To learn more about hospice volunteering, call 203831-8882 or email PBruns@Masonicare.org. For more information about Benanti, call 203-852-1150 or visit AngelHealReiki.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 46.

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utritional coach and yoga instructor Faith Wollner, of Welcome Om, in Trumbull, recently completed the Core Coaching for Effective Change program through Coach Training Alliance, in Boulder, Colorado.

“I took the course because I’m a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City and this additional program really resonated with me as a way to train me to better help people get where they want to Faith Wollner go,” Wollner says. “This is all about working with people and helping them see that they can achieve their goals.”

Wollner will further her connection to hatha yoga in August when she embarks upon her 500-hour intensive certification at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

For more information, call Wollner at 203-414-0532. See ad, page 18.

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therapyspotlight Fibromyalgia Sufferers Can Float Pain Away

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ibromyalgia is sometimes described as a silent disease, because people living with it stop talking about their experiences when they lose hope for a cure or relief. Affecting an estimated 2 percent of the general population and women 10 times more frequently than men, the disorder causes systemic musculoskeletal pain. The Fibromyalgia Flotation Project (FFP), an international study led by Dr. Rod Borrie, from Long Island, is investigating how sensory isolation floatation therapy can help people with this ailment.

The treatment, which is offered in Westport at iFloat, a world-class center for stress reduction, suspends a person in a warm, Epsom salt solution in a room without light and almost no sound. The reduction in stimuli helps people reach slower brainwave states, calm the nervous system, reduce stress and alleviate physical pain. Floating in this highly concentrated Epsom salt also may increase the uptake of magnesium, which is poorly absorbed by the gut, but well-absorbed through the skin.

Initial FFP findings indicate that floatation therapy may dramatically reduce fibromyalgia pain by calming the nervous system and providing magnesium to patients that are deficient in this mineral.

People may purchase sessions at iFloat or participate in the international study and receive discounted sessions.

Location: 163 Main St., 2nd Flr., in Westport. For more information, call 203-226-7378 or visit iFloatSpa.net. See ad, page 16.

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Kudos for Kale

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients.

Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons.

Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a lowcalorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products.

A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400.

Sources: USDA.gov; VegSource.com

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For more information call 914-607-3583 or visit our website below.

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t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration.

Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the U.S. population.

“For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.

Nature’s Own Sports Drink

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f Mother Nature chose an ideal sports drink for light-to-medium exercise, it might be coconut water, the clear liquid found most abundantly inside young, green coconuts. That’s the conclusion reached by Indiana University Southeast lecturer Chhandashri Bhattacharya, Ph.D., in presenting his research to the American Chemical Society.

“Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more,” says Bhattacharya.

“It has five times more potassium than Gatorade or Powerade. Whenever you get cramps in your muscles, potassium will help you get rid of them.”

A 12-ounce serving of coconut water may also help balance the typical American diet, which is too low in potassium and too high in sodium derived from excess salt; individuals consuming such diets tend to have twice the risk of death from heart disease and a 50 percent higher risk of death from all disease-related causes. Coconut water is also high in healthful antioxidants.

Stone Fruits Keep Waistlines Trim

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ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome.

According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have antiobesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.” eNaturalAwakenings.com

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Pre-Pregnancy Diet May Alter Genes

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t’s common knowledge that a mother’s diet during pregnancy makes a measurable difference in the health of her child. Now, new research suggests that what a mom eats before becoming pregnant might be important, too. According to a study in the online edition of The FASEB Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the foods eaten by a group of non-pregnant female mice chemically altered their DNA, and these changes were later passed on to their offspring. The DNA alterations, called “epigenetic” changes, due to an inadequate maternal diet dramatically reduced the animals’ ability to metabolize many essential fatty acids that are essential to health.

Plasticizer Undermines Heart Cell Functioning

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he chemical DEHP, a phthalate used widely in household plastics, may change how rat heart cells use energy, according to a new study by George Washington University, in the District of Columbia. By shifting heart cells to depend on fatty acids as an energy source more than usual, DEHP may ultimately increase the long-term risk of heart attack and heart failure.

The findings raise concerns about similar effects of plasticizers in humans. Earlier work from the same research team reported that DEHP causes irregular rhythms in cultured heart cells. DEHP is frequently used for medical blood bags and tubing and is found in foods packaged in plastics, especially fatty foods like milk products, oils and fish or seafood.

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n the United States, healthcareacquired infections (HAI) result in 100,000 deaths annually and add an estimated $45 billion to healthcare costs. Common HAI microbes that often contaminate items within hospital rooms include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant enterococcus (VRE).

Few strategies have been clinically proven to reduce the spread of these infections, but copper’s antimicrobial properties are promising. According to a recent study published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, placement of bed rails, tables, IV poles and nurse’s call buttons in intensive care unit hospital rooms reduced the number of HAIs in patients by more than half.

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Celebration Service Sundays at 10:30 am Childcare Provided

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

Our Ongoing Events Under-Earners Anonymous, Wed at 8:30 am Reiki Healing Circle, 1st Thu at 7 pm Journaling with Spirit, Wed at 7 pm Prayer Works, 3rd Thu at 7 pm Open Mic Night, Saturday, July 20th 7:00-9:00 pm - $10 Cover

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

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A Handy Atlas for Eating Local Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermont-based local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support. Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas.

The organization’s Executive Director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms.

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Humane Pet Nonprofits Follow the Crowds Animal welfare organizations serving cities around the country are discovering that shopping malls are ideal places to find forever homes for needy pets.

At the Coronado Mall, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Darlene Arden teaches volunteers to clicker-train cats and dogs to make them more adoptable. The SPCA in Cattaraugus County, New York, sets up a highly successful location for adoptions and raising donations in the Olean Center Mall every holiday season. The Collier County Humane Society, in Naples, Florida, turned a defunct pet shop in the Coastland Center mall into a thriving adoption center staffed by volunteers.

Some shelters motivate the public to embrace and encourage the technique of trap/neuter/release (TNR) as a way to control feral cat populations. Aimee Gilbreath, executive director of the Found Animals Foundation, states, “We launched the groundbreaking Michelson Prize and grant program aimed at developing a non-surgical, single-dose sterilizing agent for cats and dogs.

This type of product will help shift pet population control from lethal to non-lethal methods by dramatically reducing the number of pets coming into shelters.”

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Fish living in lakes tainted with metals are losing their sense of smell, prompting worries about dwindling populations, because when dissolved metals contact fish nostrils, their neurons shut down to protect the brain. Fish use their sense of smell to navigate murky waters, find mates and food, and avoid predators.

The effect of metals has been linked to impaired reproduction and growth, but this secondary, “covert toxic” effect is described by Keith Tierney, a University of Alberta assistant professor, this way: “If you can’t smell food or avoid predators, you’re more likely to die.”

The good news from Canadian researchers, as reported in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environment Safety, is that such harm to fish can be reversed. When study co-author Greg Pyle, a professor at Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, and his research team relocated yellow perch from Ontario lakes contaminated with mercury, nickel, copper, iron and manganese to a cleaner lake, the fish regained their sense of smell within 24 hours.

Most of the contaminated lakes involved have a metallic mix, making it hard to determine precisely which pollutants are to blame. Copper is high on the list of suspects; its agricultural and manufacturing use has more than doubled in the United States over the past three decades, according to the Copper Development Association.

Source: Environmental Health News

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Neotame is the New Aspartame NutraSweet, a formerly Monsanto-owned company, has developed a new version of Aspartame, called Neotame. It’s 3,000 times sweeter than table sugar and about 30 times sweeter than Aspartame. Not yet available directly to the public, Neotame is used to sweeten commercially processed foods, but is not required to be listed on package labels of non-certified organic foods. Neotame is more stable at higher temperatures than Aspartame, so it’s approved for use in a wider array of food products, including baked goods.

One of the byproducts created when our bodies break down these sweeteners is formaldehyde, which is extremely toxic even in tiny doses. In the U.S. National Library of Medicine, which contains more than 11 million medical citations, Neotame research fails to include any double-blind scientific studies on toxicity in humans or animals.

Nutrition expert Dr. Joseph Mercola notes that individuals experiencing side effects from Aspartame or Neotame can file a report with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at Tinyurl.com/FDASafetyReports.

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Natural Fiber is Stronger than Steel Nanocellulose, a material derived from tree fiber and some grain stalks, could now potentially be sourced from blue-green algae in sufficient quantities to costefficiently create ultra-thin media displays, lightweight body armor, a one-pound boat that carries up to 1,000 pounds of cargo, and a wide range of other products. R. Malcolm Brown, Jr., Ph.D., a biology professor at the University of Texas at Austin, presented his team’s findings at an American Chemical Society conference as a major step toward “one of the most important discoveries in plant biology.”

Brown’s method uses genes from the family of bacteria that produces vinegar and secretes nanocellulose. The genetically altered algae, known as cyanobacteria, are entirely self-sustaining. They produce their own food from sunlight and water and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, offering a natural way to reduce this major greenhouse gas.

Brown says bacterial nanocellulose can be used to create ballistic glass, aerospace materials or even wound dressings, because it retains its stiffness and strength even when submerged in liquid. Its most obvious application would be in paper, cardboard and display industries.

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One Life Yields Two Forests Jadav “Molai” Payeng spent 30 years single-handedly planting a 1,360-acre forest in his native India. The extraordinary, yet humble, eco-conscious farmer stands as a shining example of what one person can accomplish to make the world a better place. Now he is planning on devoting his next 30 years to planting another forest.

Payeng makes a living in the forest he planted, rearing cows and selling milk in the nearest town with his wife and three children. He says, “I feel sad when I see people felling trees. We have to save the nature, or else we all will perish.”

In 1979, when Payeng was 16, he began planting vegetation to transform the landscape after seeing wildlife perish from exposure along a barren sandbar near his home in northern India’s Assam region. Decades later, the lush ecosystem he created is now a safe haven for a variety of large and small species that include birds, deer, rhinos, tigers and elephants impacted by extensive habitat loss.

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Protecting a Natural Laboratory The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is working to preserve a tract known as the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), a world-renowned freshwater research facility in Northwestern Ontario that takes research out of the lab and into the environment, where scientists can isolate the effects of specific pollutants on aquatic ecosystems.

Over the past four decades, research conducted at the ELA has provided scientific evidence of the environmental effects of acid rain, phosphorous and other pollutants that has informed policy around the world.

With new pressures like climate change and poorly understood emerging contaminants such as chromite, nanoparticles and endocrine disrupters, the logic for continued support is strong.

IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan emphasizes the mission is to be an independent, world-class research facility for freshwater ecosystems science, maintained “in the public domain and in the public interest.”

Honeybee-Killing Pesticides Banned in Europe

Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables.

Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor.

Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a two-year ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees.

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Home Composting Boosts Sustainability A 2012 report from the National Resources Defense Council notes that just 3 percent of uneaten food in the United States is composted, and landfill scraps account for 23 percent of all methane gas emissions. Composting, the process of decomposing organic matter into a nutrient-rich material, is an easy way to turn food scraps, lawn clippings, garden trimmings and other waste into natural garden fertilizer. Its relatively loose composition allows nutrients to pass into the soil quickly, and the practice reduces discards to landfills.

Compost material is not limited to what’s left on a plate after dining.

Expand contents to include peels, cores and husks from fruits and vegetables generated during meal preparation, egg and nut shells, tea leaves and coffee grounds, bread, crackers and pet food. Fruit and vegetable seeds won’t decompose in cold conditions, however.

(Learn more about green gardening at GreenLiving.NationalGeographic.com.)

Now, plates and cups made of sugarcane or corn, plus oil- and plant-based packaging, can also be added to the list.

Pending legislation in California would allow products meeting certain criteria to bear “compostable” or “biodegradable” claims on packaging.

Manufacturers of compost bins are responding to increased consumer interest with convenient options. In addition to traditional plastic or metal containers and wood-sided bins, new highquality, enclosed, compost tumblers offer quicker processing time, protection from animals and less odor. Advanced models include automatic, electric, indoor composters. (See more at EarthEasy.com/ grow_compost.html.)

Live composting in the form of vermiculture, or worm composting, teaches care for creatures and ecosystem sustainability. Food scraps feed worms, which then produce nutrient-rich castings (excreta). (Learn more at GrowOrganic.com and RedWormComposting.com.)

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Letting Kids Just Be Kids

They Thrive on Natural, Unstructured Fun

by Madeline Levine

Well-meaning attempts to fill a child’s summer with enriching activities may do more harm than good. Why not let kids just be kids?

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Self-initiated and self-directed play otions of summer as endless free means the child is calling the shots and time—to climb trees, chase firelearning what comes naturally. If a child flies, build a fort in the woods, strums a guitar because he loves it, maybe set up a lemonade stand—have that’s play. When being instructed, the been supplanted in many families by child may enjoy the experience, but it’s pricey summer camps or other highly not the same, because the motivation is structured activities. But unstructured at least partly external. play isn’t wasted time; it’s the work of The American childhood, a vehicle for Thinking back to our Academy of Pediatdeveloping a basic set of life skills. Research own best childhood rics recommends that children play outside as published in Early memory, it won’t be much as possible—for Childhood Research & Practice shows that a class or lesson, but at least 60 minutes a day—yet almost half of children that attend the time we were America’s youth rouplay-based rather than academic preschools tinely aren’t getting any allowed to just be. become better students. time outside, according

Child development expert David to study findings reported in the Archives Elkind, Ph.D., author of The Power of of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Play, maintains, “Play is essential to Outdoor play helps combat childhood positive human development.” Various obesity, acquaints them with their larger types teach new concepts and conenvironment and supports coping skills.

Every child is different. But as Dr. tribute to skills, including helpful peer Kenneth R. Ginsburg, a professor of relations and ways to deal with stress.

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pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania and a leading expert on resilience, remarks, “Every child needs free, unscheduled time to master his or her environment.” Play is valuable because it miniaturizes the world to a manageable size and primes kids for learning.

Consider the complexities involved in a game of chase. Kids develop social skills in organizing and agreeing on rules, and then participate in the physical and creative actions of the actual activity while resolving conflicts or disagreements during its course—providing a foundation for excelling in school and even the business world.

Solitary play also provides problem-solving practice. A young girl playing with her dolls may try out different ways of handling the situation if one of them “steals” a treat from the dollhouse cookie jar before tea is served.

Because youth haven’t yet developed a capacity for abstract thinking, they learn and discover more about themselves mainly by doing. Developing small self-sufficiencies gives kids a sense of power in a world in which they are, in fact, small and powerless. This is why kids love to imagine dragon-slaying scenarios. Taking risks and being successful in independent play can increase confidence and prepare them to resist peer pressures and stand up to bullying.

Given our global challenges, tomorrow’s adults will need the skills developed by such play—innovation, creativity, collaboration and ethical problem solving—more than any preceding generation. A major IBM study of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries in 2010 found that the single most sought-after trait in a CEO is creativity.

To survive and thrive, our sense of self must be shaped internally, not externally. We need to learn and focus on what we’re good at and like to do; that’s why it’s vital to have kids try lots of different activities, rather than immersing them full-time in parental preferences and dictated experiences. Leading experts in the field agree that considerable daily, unguided time not devoted to any structured activity facilitates their investment in the emotional energy required to develop their own identities.

In the end, learnIt is this sense of self Most experts agree ing who we are prithat provides a home base—a place to retreat, that kids should have marily takes place not throughout life. more unstructured in the act of doing, but in the quiet spaces be Ultimately, everyfree time than tween things, when we one must rely on their own resources and structured playtime. can reflect upon what we have done and sense of self or they’ll ~ Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg who we are. The more always be looking for of these quiet spaces external direction and families provide for kids, the better. validation. Mental health workers say that produces kids that take unnecesMadeline Levine, Ph.D., a clinical sary risks, have poor coping skills and psychologist and educator in San Franare vulnerable to substance abuse. cisco, CA, is the author of New York Business leaders say such a tendency Times bestsellers, Teach Your Children produces workers that need too much Well and The Price of Privilege. See time, resources and direction to be MadelineLevine.com/category/blogs. really valuable.

Summer Play

Seven Ways to Let a Kid be a Kid

by Madeline Levine Why not make summer fun again? Here’s how.

hang out with family and friends.

4 Follow the principle that regular playtime is vital for everyone.

4 Encourage freerange (not pre-packaged), natural and spontaneous play— like a sandbox in the backyard, blocks and impromptu neighborhood soccer games, instead of an amusement park, elaborate toys and soccer camp.

4 Get in touch with our own playfulness.

Kids really do model what they see. Present a picture of adulthood that children will want to grow up to emulate.

4 Tell the kids it’ll be a laid-back summer.

Ask them to create a fun bucket list of which activities they want to keep... and which they want to toss. Parents may be shocked by what they say they want to quit doing. Sometimes kids do things because we want them to, and somehow we fail to notice their heart hasn’t been in it.

4 Arrange low-key times with friends and family. This may mean turning down some invitations and setting aside an evening as family night. Make sure kids have regular opportunities to just

4 Make sure children also have total down time for lying in the grass looking at the sky, or sitting on the sidewalk sharing a stick of all-natural gum with a friend.

4 Show trust in giving youngsters some freedom. Choice is the hallmark of true play. Have confidence that when a child is off on his own and enjoying and directing himself in activities he chooses, that is his “job”. The chances are that whatever innocent activities he’s doing of his own free will are better than any “enriching” activity we might impose on him. eNaturalAwakenings.com

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iven their prevalence today, it’s remarkable that video games have been in existence for just 40 years. What has evolved—children spending an average eight to nine sedentary hours per day in front of a video screen—was not part of the inventor’s plan.

“It’s sad, in some regards,” says Ralph H. Baer, “the father of video games” who introduced the rudimentary game of Pong in 1972. “I thought we would be helping families bond together in the living room; the opposite has happened.”

For those of us that pine for the era when our mothers would send us outside in the morning with a sandwich in a bag and a canteen full of water—with orders not to come inside until dinner time—it’s gratifying to know an old-fashioned childhood need not be committed to memory. Games, the real ones played outdoors, are alive and well.

“One of the great things about the games we played is that most of them are free, or one-time, lifetime purchases,” says actress Victoria Rowell, co-author of a book that offers an antidote to the video game revolution, Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games.

Families can easily find the makings for all sorts of outdoor family fun. Play tug-of-war with any sturdy rope, or take turns swinging two flexible ropes for a spot of double Dutch, a game brought to New York City from Holland by early settlers. A large elastic band becomes a Chinese jump rope. Tree twigs or small branches work for stickball or double ball, a game played by native peoples on this continent hundreds of years before Jamestown or Plymouth Rock. Larger tree limbs can be cut into eight-to-10-inch sections for use in mölkky, a popular Finnish tossing contest that is gaining favor here (move over corn hole).

Several games only require a ball, and many more don’t require any apparatus at all. Think of the copycat games such as Follow-the-Leader or Red Light/Green Light, or the Hide ’n Seek games, Fox and Hound, Ghost in the Graveyard and Capture the Flag. They offer as many variations on a theme as they do hours of exercise, communing with nature, conflict resolution and unstructured, untallied play.

We’ll never get all the way back to the time when neighborhoods and the games we played were children’s only babysitters, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it the old college try.

Paul Tukey is co-author of Tag, Toss & Run and founder of SafeLawns.org, which includes outdoor games resources.

GMO

Effects on Asthma, Allergies and Eczema

by Dr. Mark Joachim, DC, FIAMA

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any crops of corn, soy, wheat, tomatoes, potatoes, dairy, papaya, peas, rice, rapeseed (a source of canola oil) and cotton have been genetically modified, and more are likely to come in the near future. With this growing prevalence of modified products, an increase in food allergies and sensitivities is likely as our bodies attempt to process materials they are not equipped to handle.

A GMO is an organism with genetic characteristics that have been altered in a laboratory. Foods are modified to make them resistant to insects, pests and weather, and allow them to grow faster, bigger and at a lower cost. The chemicals produced by these modifications are believed to be unsafe for human consumption, prompting a grassroots movement that convinced legislators in Connecticut to recently pass a law requiring food manufacturers to list GMO ingredients in their labels.

Seventy percent of the immune

system originates in the gut, and an unhealthy gut that cannot process the items it is being fed will create an unhealthy person. Allergies, whether caused by food or environmental agents, rarely appear all of a sudden; they develop over time and can lead to breathing difficulties, asthma and eczema.

The body eliminates toxins through urination, bowel movements, coughing, sneezing or perspiration. When it has trouble eliminating toxins, especially as a result of poor digestion, toxins begin to seep through the intestinal walls, causing a condition called leaky gut syndrome. These toxins will circulate the body until it finds a way to eliminate them.

When a person has a constant circulation of toxins, their inflammatory response is always active and the body is never allowed to heal. As a general rule, any medical condition with “itis” at the end indicates inflammation.

Common ailments such as bronchitis or sinusitis indicate inflammation of that region. Some people suffer with these on a chronic basis.

The lungs and skin are elimination organs, and in Eastern philosophy, the skin is considered to be the third lung. Just like any other part of the body that is not functioning properly, the skin compensates when the lungs need help. Working harder, this extra effort to detoxify may be expressed as rashes, hives and eczema. Counter to what we usually attribute these symptoms to, namely environmental irritations, from a holistic perspective, these rashes, hives or eczema usually result when internal toxins are trying to leave the body.

In the world of allopathic medicine, the progression from dermatitis (skin rash) to eczema to breathing problems is called the Atopic March, a condition that was reported in a Science Daily article titled “Why Eczema Often Leads to Asthma.” The authors explain that when skin is damaged, a chemical is released which then circulates in the body causing another chemical reaction that elicits asthma-type symptoms. These findings suggest that early treatment of skin rashes and inhibition of the trigger substances might block asthma development in young patients with eczema.

Similarly, research findings by Raphael Kapan, Ph.D., a research professor of developmental biology and dermatology, suggest that patients that have damaged or defective skin can elicit a powerful immune response, causing the lungs to trigger a hypersensitivity characteristic of asthma.

The labeling of GMOs, better understanding of our food supply and increased awareness of the body’s response to various foods is far from being of theoretical importance. Our health as individuals and as a society depends on improvement in all of these areas.

For more information, contact Dr. Mark Joachim, DC, FIAMA at 203-838-1555.

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Connecticut Makes History in Fight Against GMOs

by Virginia Trinque

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n June, Connecticut became the first state in the country to pass a law requiring genetically engineered foods to be labeled.

The bill passed with a state senate vote of 34 to 0 and a state house vote of 134 to 3. Momentum for this kind of legislation seems to be spreading across the U.S. Similar bills are under consideration in northeastern states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts. A total of 26 states have introduced GMO labeling bills this year.

Connecticut’s historic passage resulted from months, if not years, of work by grassroots organizations that worked both independently and together to move the tide of public opinion and impact legislators in Hartford. The original bill met with resistance when the House passed a different version of the bill and last-minute amendments seriously compromised the prospects of a GMO labeling provision, but a final call to action was made by many organizations to stand with local activists to make sure elected officials were voting with their constituencies. After more than 45,000 phone calls came in from across the country and as far away as Sweden, a compromise was reached with leaders in the House, Senate and the Governor’s office.

The effort in Connecticut and recent developments overseas highlight the global nature of this movement. A recent online campaign harnessed outrage around the world against GMOs and Monsanto. On May 25, activists in more than 400 cities in 52 countries united to March Against Monsanto. The marches in Hartford and New York City came just prior to the weekend vote in Connecticut.

Because Monsanto is threatening to sue any state that passes a standalone GMO labeling bill, leaders in the Connecticut House, Senate and Governor Dannel Malloy’s office reached an agreement stating that GMO labeling will go into effect in Connecticut if four other states pass a mandatory

GMO labeling act, too. According to the provision, which is meant to protect the state from an expensive lawsuit, one of those states must touch the Connecticut border (New York, Massachusetts or Rhode Island), and all four states must have a population totaling 20 million combined. Malloy praised the compromise, saying, “This bill strikes an important balance by ensuring the consumers’ right to know what is in their food, while shielding our small businesses from liability that could leave them at a competitive disadvantage.”

These efforts stand in stark contrast to last year’s events, when one company spent close to $6 million on lobbying efforts against GMO labeling. There are many other organizations doing the same. Independent action can never match this financially, but there is something more important that will make the difference. An army of activists is dedicated to standing up for the basic right to not only know what is in the food we eat, but also to protect our environment, our health, America’s farmers and the Earth from potentially flawed, genetically engineered technology.

Those that agree can become Earth Angels by signing petitions, showing up at grassroots events, writing to their congressional representatives, and sharing on social media the following goals: to protect America’s farmers from unwanted contamination of their crops, to support state rights to label GMOs and to continue the fight to repeal the Monsanto Protection Act in Washington.

For more information, view YouTube.com/ watch?v=T-IJikX1144 or visit OrganicConsumers.org/ monsanto or March-Against-Monsanto.com.

Virginia Trinque is a holistic nutrition coach, energy healer and Reiki master in Danbury, CT, and has a degree in family nutrition from Queens College. Contact her at Facebook.com/virginia.trinque.

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livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids.

Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants.

Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

Pesticide Problems and Solutions

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition.

Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.

Local Organic Reigns Supreme

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, Michigan, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the local economy and contributes to food security.

Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better.

Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their

Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.”

The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ.

Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval.

Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregonbased Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens. eNaturalAwakenings.com

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Demand for GMO Labeling

Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018.

Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well.

The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

Seed Freedom and Food Choice

Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International, headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000 individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds.

Get Your Non-GMOs Here Reading labels is always a good practice. We can also rely on trusted sources to help us sort out suspect products from the natural whole foods that we know are good for us. Here’s a short list of websites and associated apps to help make food shopping a bit easier. n CenterForFoodSafety.org; Tinyurl.com/getCenter

ForFoodSafetyapp n Fooducate.com; Tinyurl.com/getFooducateGMOapp n NonGMOProject.org; Tinyurl.com/getNonGMO

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Saving and trading heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book.

Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library.

Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.

Finicky about Fish

Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations.

For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems.

Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness.

The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.

Antibiotic Resistance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics are one of the greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture.

Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency”, or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them.

Wallinga points out that antibiotic-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hardto-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria in chickens.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

Food Supply News Sources Antibiotic Resistance n Healthy Food Action: HealthyFoodAction.org n Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy: iatp.org n Keep Antibiotics Working: KeepAntibioticsWorking.com n Meat Without Drugs: MeatWithoutDrugs.org n Not in My Food: Tinyurl.com/NotInMyFoodNoAntibiotics Fish Food Safety n Center for Food Safety: CenterForFoodSafety.org n Food and Water Watch: FoodAndWaterWatch.org n Food Sleuth Radio interview with fisherwoman, Anne Mosness: Tinyurl.com/FoodSleuthRadioAnneMosness GMOs n GMO Food Labeling: JustLabelIt.org n GMO OMG: GMOFilm.com Local/Organic n Eat Local: Simple Steps to Enjoy Real, Healthy and Affordable Food, by Jasia Steinmetz: TableOfTheEarth. com/eat-local-simple-steps n Organic Farming Research Foundation: ofrf.org Pesticides n Safe Lawns: SafeLawns.org n Xerces Society: Xerces.org/mission Seed Freedom and Food Choice n Kitchen Gardeners International: kgi.org n National Center for Home Food Preservation: nchfp.uga.edu n Seed Libraries: NewDream.org and Tinyurl.com/StartLocalSeedLibrary n Seed Matters: Tinyurl.com/SeedMattersCommunityProject

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Health Rules Crazy, Sexy, Savvy, Yummy

by Judith Fertig

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n summer, when many fruits, herbs and vegetables are at their peak, it makes sense to harness their power for the family’s benefit. “Some people flock to plant-empowered living for better health, others because of their spiritual beliefs, to support animal welfare, respect the environment or best of all, because it tastes great,” says wellness activist Kris Carr, a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and the educational force behind KrisCarr.com.

Carr joined the wellness revolution after being diagnosed with a rare disease. It proved to be the incentive she needed to change her eating habits and find renewed power and energy. Her new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, with recipes

by Chef Chad Sarno, celebrates the colors, flavors and powers of plants that nourish us at the cellular level.

Her main tenets include a focus on:

Reducing inflammation. Inflammation is caused by what we eat, drink, smoke, think (stress), live in (environment), or don’t do well (lack of exercise). At the cellular level, it can lead to allergies, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders and cancer, according to Victoria Drake, Ph.D., of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State Univer30

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sity, who culled the latest research (LPI.OregonState.edu/ infocenter/inflammation.html).

Creating an acid/alkaline balance. “Tilting the pH scale in the alkaline direction is easy with a diet filled with mineralrich plant foods,” says Carr. It also means minimizing meat, dairy, sugar, eggs, commercially processed foods, coffee and alcohol.

Drinking produce. Green juices and green smoothies are ideal. “They are the most important part of my personal daily practice, one that I will never abandon,” Carr notes.

Carr and her husband, Brian Fassett, whom she met when he edited her documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer, share the juice and smoothie making responsibilities. “We make enough to have two 12-ounce servings of green drinks a day. Our recipes are often guided by what’s available in the fridge,” she advises. The secret is a three-to-one ratio of three veggies for every piece of fruit.

Kale reigns in their home. The dark leafy superfood is especially suited for smoothies, salads and sautés. They like kale’s generous helping of vitamin K for maintaining strong bones.

Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kale Salad is dressed with vinaigrette that includes flax oil, which she notes is high in omega-3s to promote healthy brain function. It’s also a well-known antiinflammatory food. “Make sure to buy cold-pressed, organic flax oil in a dark bottle and store it in the fridge,” she advises, “because light and heat may turn the oil rancid. I like Barlean’s brand, but there are many other quality flax oils available. Since it is sensitive to heat, I use it mostly in salad dressings and smoothies.”

Carr maintains that, “By decreasing the amount of acidic inflammatory foods while increasing the amount of healthy and alkaline plant foods, you flood your body with vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber.”

This supports the body in maintaining and repairing itself. She further points out, “Once your body repairs, it can renew.

That’s big-healer medicine. You might as well get a business card that reads: self-care shaman.”

Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Easy Summer Recipes “Many of my recipes have been influenced by cultural experiences, twists on favorite childhood meals or newly discovered ingredients,” says Chef Chad Sarno. “The strawberry smoothie is among Kris Carr’s favorites. Few dishes have proved to be as timeless and widely beloved as the kale salad.”

Strawberry Fields Smoothie

Enjoy the nostalgic tastiness of strawberry milk sans moo juice or powdered junk. Strawberries are phytonutrient factories, supplying the body with a bounty of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients.

Yields 2 servings 3 cups cashew or nondairy milk of choice 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1 small orange, peeled 1 banana 1½ cups loosely packed spinach

Crazy Sexy Fridge Foods Each week, Kris Carr stocks her fridge with what she considers “whole, plant-based deliciousness.” One of the biggest secrets of eating healthy, she says, is being prepared.

“Always keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal,” she advises. “At the very least, you’ll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.” n Canning jars filled with

n Flax oil

n Flax bread

ready-to-drink homemade smoothies and green juices

n Kale, parsley, spinach,

cauliflower, cucumber, bell peppers and citrus fruits

n Vegan buttery spread n Vegan mayonnaise n Raw sauerkraut n Vegan sausages n Cacao powder

Blend all ingredients until smooth in a high-speed blender.

Crazy Sexy Kale Salad

Kale is the king of leafy veggies and rules this prevention-rocks salad. Serve it solo with a favorite cooked grain, or wrapped in nori or a gluten-free tortilla. Crown this kale creation by adding chopped fresh herbs or favorite diced vegetables. To be fancy, serve the salad wrapped in a cucumber slice.

Yields 2 to 3 servings 1 bunch kale, any variety, shredded by hand 1 cup diced bell peppers, red, yellow or orange ¼ cup chopped parsley 1½ avocados with pit removed, chopped 2 Tbsp flax oil 1½ tsp lemon juice Sea salt, to taste Pinch of cayenne, to taste 1 cucumber

Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Massage and mix using both hands to “wilt” the kale and cream the avocado (takes just a minute or two). Then serve.

For a fun touch, cut a thin lengthwise slice of cucumber and create a circle to outline each serving of salad, stitching the ends of the cucumber slice together with a toothpick.

Place the salad in the cucumber ring and then serve.

Source: Adapted from Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 PlantEmpowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution,

by Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno.

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ike a canary in a coal mine, dogs serve as sentinels, drawing our attention to health hazards in our shared home environment and in the products and byproducts of the food industry.

Multiple Health Issues

In the mid-1990s, as genetically engineered or modified (GE, GM or GMO), corn and soy were becoming increasingly prominent ingredients in both pet food products and feed for farm animals, the number of dogs reported suffering from a specific cluster of health problems increased. It also became evident from discussion among veterinarians and dog owners that such health problems occurred more often among dogs eating pet food that included GM crops than those consuming food produced from conventional crops.

The conditions most cited included allergies, asthma, atopic (severe) dermatitis and other skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, recurrent diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion, plus abnormalities in liver, pancreas and immune system functions.

People often reported failed treatments and harmful side effects to prescribed remedies (e.g. steroids), as well as problems with various manufactured

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According to a 2011 study in the journal Cell Research, in engineering crops like corn and soybean, novel proteins are created that can assault the immune system and cause allergies and illnesses, especially in the offspring of mothers fed GMO foods. Diminished nutrient content is a concurrent issue.

“The results of most of the few independent studies conducted with GM foods indicate that they may cause hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects and may alter hematological, biochemical and immunologic parameters,”concluded Artemis Dona and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis, of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Athens Medical School, in their 2009 study on the effect of GM foods on animals.

“Look first for the USDA Certified Organic label.

Next, look for other words and terms on the package indicating it comprises natural, humane, free-range, grass-fed and GM- or GE-free ingredients. Watch out for chemical preservatives, artificial coloring, byproducts, GMOs, irradiation/radioisotope treatment, hormones and antibiotics. In short, seek out whole organic foods appropriate to the species.” ~ Dr. Michael Fox

Such problems are caused partly by the inherent genetic instability of GM plants, which can result in spontaneous and unpredictable mutations (Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews). DNA in GM foods is altered by the genetic engineering process; it can be incorporated by gut bacteria and may alter their behavior and ecology in the digestive tract. Likewise, when digestive bacteria incorporate material from antibiotic-resistant genes, engineered into patented GM foods crops to identify them, it could have serious health implications, according to Jeffrey M. Smith in his book, Genetic Roulette, and Terje Traavik and Jack Heinemann, co-authors of Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research.

What Pet Owners Can Do Look for pet foods that are free of GM corn and soy, and/ or organically certified. Pet food manufacturers that use U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients—and especially those that don’t use corn, soy, canola, cotton byproducts (oil and cake) or sugar beet, which are more commonly genetically engineered, or imported rice, which can have GM strains—can legitimately claim “No GMO Ingredients” on their packaging.

Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com. Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHomePreparedDiet.com.

Let responsible pet food manufacturers know of consumers’ concerns and heed Hippocrates’ advice to let our food be our medicine and our medicine be our food. Enlightened citizen action is an integral part of the necessary revolution in natural agriculture aimed at promoting more ecologically sound, sustainable and humane farming practices, a healthier environment and more healthful, wholesome and affordable food for us and our canine companions.

Michael Fox, author of Healing Animals & the Vision of One Health, is a veterinarian with doctoral degrees in medicine and animal behavior. Find GMO-free pet food brands and learn more at DrFoxVet.com.

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and the golf course green.

Also in Texas, the Four Seasons Hotel Austin has a “zero waste” goal, requiring the recycling of 90 percent of all onsite waste. Shadowboxes above trash cans show guests examples of what is and isn’t recyclable, while unused soap and other toiletries are donated to local women’s shelters.

“We have placed sufficient containers, so there’s no excuse not to recycle,”

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hen your company motto is ‘true to nature’, you have to follow through,” says Tom Tabler, director of sales and marketing for the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. “We look at everything, from the biodegradable ink pens in the guest rooms to the staff’s summer uniform.” Managers’ sport coats consist of lightweight plastic fibers and rubber from recycled materials. “They breathe fine, are comfortable and look great,” Tabler remarks.

Hotel construction adhered to eco-friendly practices. A 100-acre bird sanctuary followed the onsite discovery of endangered golden-cheeked warblers. The 36-hole golf course is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and deemed the most eco-friendly in the United States by the PGA Tour. The hotel’s four pools and a lazy river for tubing honor the region’s dry climate; water reclamation via closed loop natural catchments and rain retention ponds keep guests afloat

says Kerri Holden, senior director of public relations. “In April, we were at the 70 percent compliance mark. We hope to reach our 90 percent goal by year’s end.” She notes that after management cancelled weekly dumpster service, only one six-by-six-foot trash container remains. Even worn linens become cleaning rags. The saltwater swimming pool uses soda ash, rather than harsher chlorine chemical treatments.

Kitchen scraps are composted and become fertilizer for the hotel’s herb and vegetable garden and flowerbeds.

Natural compost bags in guest rooms collect banana peels, apple cores and other organic food waste. At the end of the year, guests that composted during their visit receive a thank-you letter and The Nature Conservancy plants a tree in their name in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s most endangered tropical forests (PlantABillion.org).

Boston’s Colonnade Hotel, built in the 1970s, grows greener with each upgrade. “We replace systems with the greenest possible solutions,” explains Keith Alexander, director of property operations. Guest room windows have been replaced with filmed and insulating twinned panes to save power year-round. Electrolyzed water is now used for cleaning; a higher pH works as a nontoxic degreaser, while a lower pH turns water into a sanitizer, eliminating the need for chemical cleansers and gloves. Next, the hotel plans to install a large commercial dishwasher that will use electrolyzed water instead of chlorine-based cleaners.

California’s Cavallo Point Lodge, near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, opened in Sausalito in 2008

photo courtesy of The Resort at the Mountain

as the newest national park lodge and the only one with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. It was built in the early 1900s to house Fort Baker’s military families.

While renovations have enlarged the rooms, wood door framing maintains the rustic appearance and the wood floors are either original or made from repurposed wood. “We learned a lot while updating the lodge,” says General Manager Euan Taylor. “We discovered that the tin ceiling tiles were painted with lead-based paint. Instead of using harsh chemicals, we froze each tile, gave it a slight twist and the paint fell off.”

Unsurprisingly, food for the lodge restaurant and onsite cooking school is purchased from local farmers.

In Big Sur, California, the award-winning Post Ranch Inn specializes in repurposing materials. Wood from old growth redwood wine casks accent walls in guest rooms. Fallen trees become benches dotting walkways. Dinnerware is made from recycled glass and any broken plates are recycled again. The honey used for a special spa facial treatment comes from 18 onsite beehives.

Daily updates on energy savings via the Inn’s 208 kW, 990-panel solar power system can be viewed at Tinyurl.com/PostRanchInnMonitor.

Oregon’s The Resort at the Mountain, in Welches, installed an additional 11,000 indigenous plants throughout its 300-acre property in 2009, in the spirit of the nearby Mount Hood National Forest. The mountain is home to the only ski lodge certified by the Sustainable Travel Institute, using United Nations criteria.

“We are a base camp for skiers, hikers, off-road bikers and fly fishermen,” says General Manager John Erickson. “Our ‘field to stream’ menu features northwest products and of course, fish.”

The resort’s golf course, following the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, uses natural methods for weed control. “We pull them up,” says Erickson. “Wildflowers get to stay where they are.” Golfers and fishermen volunteer to help keep the course in good shape and the water channels clear for salmon and steelhead. From the golf course, visitors can see the salmon swimming upstream. “Most of the fishermen catch and release,” says Erickson. “We want to be good stewards of the land.”

Peach Banana Nice-Cream (Serves 6 to 8 • yields about 4 cups) We’re not supposed to have a favorite, but in our series of dairy-free “nice creams,” this peach and banana combo, rich with both almond butter and almondmilk, might just be the standout, especially when summer peaches are extra sweet!

1 cup 365 Everyday Value® Organic Unsweetened Almondmilk 1/4 cup 365 Everyday Value® Creamy Almond Butter 2 bananas, sliced and frozen, divided 3 peaches, pitted, chopped and frozen, divided

• Put almondmilk, almond butter, and half of the bananas and peaches into the food processor and purée, stirring often, until smooth.

Add remaining bananas and peaches and repeat again until smooth. For soft serve texture, serve immediately. Or for a scoopable treat, transfer to a freezerproof container, cover and freeze until solid, 4 to 6 hours. (If freezing, set aside at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before scooping.)

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add to a blended soup. You can make a mousse from raw chocolate and avocado.

Also begin to think of a dehydrator as a crock-pot that works while you’re away. It’s a simple option once you are in the habit of using it.

Of course, you’ll want to make all kinds of fresh salads.

Relishing Raw Food Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant

How do you maintain your raw food plan when you are eating out or in social settings?

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How has your relationship with food changed over the years, and what role has raw food played?

I grew up like other kids on Long Island. Mom cooked spaghetti and macaroni and cheese. Dad would sometimes grill a piece of meat until it was dead a second time. On weekends, we ate pizza or Chinese takeout. I never realized broccoli was green, because overcooking turned it gray.

One day, I got sent home from a job because they said I was not in “swim-

suit condition.” A friend recommended a physician that specialized in raw food diets, which was the first I’d heard of it.

So I tried a raw diet, cold turkey, and felt better immediately. Today I eat raw food as an antiaging agent and natural medicine that makes me healthier; it’s also a filler that makes me less hungry. My holistic lifestyle no longer includes any over-the-counter drugs.

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arol Alt characterizes the latest stage of her 30-plus-year career as a “perfect storm of busy,” including the launch of her latest book, Easy Sexy Raw, and her roles in Woody Allen’s film, To Rome with Love, and the HBO documentary, About Face, exploring the relationship between physical appearance and the business of beauty. For the past year, she’s been overseeing the U.S. launch of her skin care line, Raw Essentials.

“Raw” seems like an easy diet to prepare, but some of the methods can take time and special equipment. What’s a simple starting point?

Using a blender, you can make everything from soup to dessert. Start with things like guacamole, salsa and soups.

You can also use a pot and hot water (up to 115 degrees) to warm kelp noodles to

I look for foods that I know will be raw.

If I have any doubts, I ask the chef. If there’s any question, I just don’t eat it.

There’s a bit of discipline in this.

You have to eat on a schedule and make sure you are getting the food you need.

I may lunch even if I am not hungry, especially when I know I’ll be dining out later. It’s important to make sure you are not feeling deprived and hungry; otherwise you may find yourself craving things like the bread on the table.

Do you ever miss cooked foods and sometimes indulge?

My diet is 75 to 95 percent raw.

When you eat raw foods, you feel so much better that you don’t want to eat anything else. My one indulgence is munching on popcorn when my favorite sports team plays.

Do you have any final advice on exploring a raw diet?

Relax and have fun trying different things. If you cheat, it’s okay. If you feel deprived in any way, go eat. Above all, enjoy the adventure.

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rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys.

“Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (Simplicity Journey.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.”

Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list.

Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candysweet berries, rainbow-colored heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets.

Get wet. Go skinny-dipping in a hidden creek, run through sprinklers in shorts or swimsuit or round up the neighborhood kids for a trip to a local water park, lake or public pool. Water games like Marco Polo and underwater tea parties never grow old, even for grown-ups.

Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and preserves.

Read by sunlight. The pleasure of reading heightens with natural light and fresh air. Pick an easy read to take to the beach or a hammock with sunglasses and a glass of herbal sun tea.

Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic con-

certs, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party.

Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing ample time for unexpected stops.

Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments.

Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard.

Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers.

Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make breadand-butter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year.

Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies.

Summer is the best time to just be.

“Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.”

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Mindful Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Thru Aug 26.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, is an evidencebased, structured, complementary medicine and wellness program that uses mindfulness to tap into your inner resources, empowering you to respond rather than react to stress, pain, illness. July 1 free intro class; 9-wk course, $33/class. SOUND Center, Newtown. Register: 203-270-1119.

Reiki I Certification Class – 5:30-9:30pm. With Beth Prins Leas. Explore Reiki and the chakras, learn/practice hand positions for self-treatment and others. Receive attunement to empower yourself as a conduit for channeling energy. 20+ years of experience. $150. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566.

Introduction to Reiki – 7:30-9:15pm. Dr. Oz recommends Reiki. Learn about Reiki. Receive a mini-Reiki session from Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. $15. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave (enter office downstairs in back), Norwalk. Pre-register: 203-852-1150.

A Yoga Class of a Different Color – 6:308:30pm. With Devarshi Steven Hartman. Explore the methodology of how you can experience yoga differently each time you step on the mat. Some experience recommended. $35 thru July 3, $45 thereafter. Yoga for Everybody, 26 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield. 203-254-9642.

Spiritual Psychic Fair – 12-5pm. Spiritual psychic readings with gifted intuitives, psychic mediums, tarot card readings, angel card readings, pendulum readings, soul mandala drawings, psychic healings. Sessions approx 25 mins. $30$50. Albertson Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 914-909-0914.

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Aromatherapy Essentials – 7-9pm. It’s scentsational. Learn how therapeutic-grade essential oils have the ability to support you on a daily basis.

Practical uses for body care, around the house, home remedies and first-aid helpers. $40. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566.

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TLC Tarot Fun & Fabulous Friday – 7-9pm.

Explore the tarot, develop a deeper relationship with your cards, and have a great time. Explore this fabulous self-help tool with Beth who promises fun for all. $40. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk.

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SATURDAY, JULY 13 Vision Board Making – 2-4pm. Creating a Treasure Map to Your Desires. Jack Canfield says, “They are one of the most valuable visualization tools available to you because they represent your dreams, your goals, your ideal life.” $50. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566.

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Receive a copy of your natal chart horoscope.

Bring date, time, birthplace info. $40. Albertson Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. RSVP: 914-909-0914.

Free Laughing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. “A laughing meditation,” you ask? So, you’ve got nothing to laugh about? Then this laughing meditation is just for you. Experience the wonderful emptiness you will create through the release of all that tension and stress. Free. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566.

MONDAY, JULY 15 TLC Healing Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Beth Prins Leas. All welcome to join us for an evening of healing. Healing circle meditation and then those who would like to receive and/or give energy work will have the opportunity. Great for first timers and practitioners of all modalities. Donation; $20 suggested. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk.

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TUESDAY, JULY 16 Reiki II Certification – 5:30-9:30pm. With Beth Prins Leas. Deepen your experience/commitment to using Reiki. Learn 3 Reiki symbols and applications. Open and sharpen intuitive skills.

Learn long-distance Reiki. Receive attunement and access a finer level of energy vibration. 20+ years in extensive private practice. $250. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566.

THURSDAY, JULY 18 Yoga Nidra: Healing from the Inside Out – 6:309pm. Body, mind, thoughts, emotions or energy are not separate. To treat it as anything less limits our healing potential. Discover the ancient practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) that uses a series of body, breath and awareness techniques to take you into a profound level of stillness. $35 thru July 11, $45 thereafter. Yoga for Everybody, 26 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield. 203-254-9642.

TLC Tarot: 78 Keys to Transformation – 7-9:30pm. Are you a tarot novice and interested in further exploring the tarot as a tool for transformation? Beth offers intimate, tailor-made workshops sharing innovative ways to use the tarot in your daily life. $50. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203-856-9566.

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

Enjoy the magical experience of practicing yoga under the rising full moon, then come together in community around the bonfire drumming the night away. Bring a big towel, water bottle, bug spray. $35, $25 in advance. Jennings Beach, S Benson Rd, Fairfield. 203-254-9642.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Interactive Tarot Workshop: Breaking Down the Celtic Cross Spread – 6-9pm. The Celtic Cross is one of the oldest and most revealing tarot spreads.

Bring Rider-Waite Tarot deck, available for purchase ($25) at workshop. $45 thru July 17, $55 thereafter. Yoga for Everybody, 26 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield. 203-254-9642.

THURSDAY, JULY 25 Reiki Refresher for All Levels – 7:30-9:45pm.

With Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master. Practitioners only. Techniques taught that will help raise one’s Reiki vibration. Includes a re-attunement. $38 + $8 material fee. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. 203-852-1150.

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

Yoga – 7-8:15pm. With Charles Sikorski, RYT. Weekly. Charles encourages one to find one’s true self: physically, mentally and spiritually. $13/class, discount with 6+ weeks. ARC Sacred Center, 458 Monroe Tpk, Monroe. 203-414-6790.

Buddhist Chanting – 11-11:30am. Hosted by June Fagan. All welcome. Free. Kindred Spirits, 59 Ledgewood Rd, Redding. Please call: 203-9383690.

Yoga & Pranayama – 9:30am. Yoga and Pranayama with Wendy, Deb and Alok. Move with the breath, open your heart, release stress. Free and open to all. Hindu Cultural Center, 96 Chapel St, Stratford. 203-375-9898.

Interfaith Service Gathering – 10-11am. A community to celebrate life, hope, healing, love and Spirit. Followed by a community hour from 11am-12pm. My Little Light Children’s Program is available during the service. ARC Sacred Center, Monroe. 203-268-1272.

Reiki Volunteers – 10am-12pm. Pledge time to volunteer Sundays at various homes for the elderly and nursing homes in Fairfield and Southbury.

Receive credits towards Reiki training. Reiki Overtones, Fairfield. Jim or Jeannette: 203-2543958.

Celebration Service – 10:30am-12pm. With Rev. Shawn Moninger. Inspiring message supports one’s spiritual unfoldment. Great music. Fellowship hour after the service. Unity Center, 3 Main St, above Ford Dealership, Norwalk. 203-855-7922.

Albertson Church Service – 11am-12:15pm.

Includes an inspirational talk from caring ministers, guided meditation, time to receive healing energy and spirit messages from those we continue to love. Free. Albertson Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203-637-4615.

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

Rev. Ed O’Malley uses a Shamanic Illumination Process which removes heavy energies from the luminous energy field that surrounds each person, returning the body and soul to its initial state of wellness. ARC Sacred Center, Monroe Tpk, Monroe. 203-268-1272.

tuesday TLC Monthly Networking Breakfast – 8:30am.

1st Tues. A relaxed, supportive community of healthy living professionals. Grab a friend, your biz cards and join us for a fun morning of connecting.

Free. TLC Center, 152 East Ave, Norwalk. 203853-4852.

Gentle Yoga Class in Trumbull – 6-7pm. Perfect for beginners and people with physical difficulties such as back pain and knee pain. $10. Fairfield County Integrative Family Medicine and Healing Therapies, 2 Corporate Dr, Trumbull. Registration required: 203-445-9060.

Reiki Shares – 7:30-10pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gigi Benanti Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher. For Reiki Practitioners only. Exchange ongoing since 1996. Instructions included. $10. Angelic Healing Center, 7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk. Pre-register: 203852-1150.

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Albertson Church Healing Service – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Guided meditation, receive healing energy from our church sanctioned healers, and the gift of saging. All are welcome. Free. Albertson Church of Spiritualism, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich. 203-637-4615.

Goddess Bellydance – 7-8pm. No dance experience necessary. Inviting all women to join in and unlock the mystery and secrets of this ancient feminine dance. No matter your size, shape, color, or background, you can feel sexy, powerful and joyful through bellydance. 6 classes. $16/class.

SOUND, 31 Hawleyville Rd, Newtown. 203-2701119.

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

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality, Norwalk.

203-855-7922.

Journey within, Do You Feel Stuck? – 7-9pm.

1st Wed. 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.

thursday Detox With Dr. Dave – 6pm. Join us for discussion on the importance of cleanses, facts on nutrition and supplementation and support for weight loss.

No fee; no registration. Osteopathic Wellness Center, 158 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield. 203-4389915.

Prayer Works – 7pm. 3rd Thurs. With Karen Mitchell, musician/healer. Explore various modalities of healing through prayers specifically designed for those attending. Unity Center, 3 Main St, above the Ford Dealership, Norwalk. 203-8557922. UnityCenterPS.org.

T’ai Chi with Mike – 7-8pm. Qigong meridian cleansing exercises, T’ai chi postures through breathing with movement, will open the pathway from internal to external energy and unlock the body’s hinges. $13/session. ARC Sacred Center, 458 Monroe Tpk, Monroe. 203-515-0818.

Reiki Healing/Exchange – 7-9pm. 1st Thurs. All welcome. Love offering. Unity Center for Practical Spirituality, 3 Main St, Norwalk. Gigi: 203-8521150.

friday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am.

Meets bi-weekly in Westport. Facilitator: Henry Grayson, PhD. Free. To reserve seat & for dates & location. 203-454-1745.

Qigong – 9:30-10:30am. Join June Fagan and Tracy Mignone for Happiness Qigong. No experience required. $10. Kindred Spirits, 59 Ledgewood Rd, Redding. Register: 203-938-3690.

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

The Universal Reiki Plan – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sat. Reiki Practitioners. Register for a free Reiki session. Love offerings appreciated. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant, 85 Ferris St, Bridgeport.

Reservations, Jim or Jeannette: 203-254-3958.

The Universal Reiki Plan – 1:30-4:30pm. 3rd Sat. Reiki practitioners only. Workshop and Reiki Share. Free. Love offerings appreciated. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant, 85 Ferris St, Bridgeport.

Reservations, Jim or Jeannette: 203-254-3958.

Family Yoga – 2:30-3:30pm. With Kerri Gawreluk.

Class designed for children and adults to enjoy and share together. $21/student. Yoga for Everybody, Fairfield. 203-254-9642.

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

Fairfield. Jim or Jeannette: 203-254-3958.

Metaphysical Movie Night – 6:30-9pm. Last Sat. Following the movie there will be a brief discussion. Feel free to bring your own snacks.

Love offering. Unity Center for Practical Spirituality, 3 Main St (above the Ford dealership), Norwalk. 203-855-7922.

Kirtan with the Bindu Band – 7-9pm. Come join The Bindu Band on their vibrational journey back to the heart. Love offerings accepted. ARC Sacred Center, 458 Monroe Tpk, Monroe. 203-268-1272.

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

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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 page 36.

INTEGRATIVE HealTH Maryann Barrett, RN

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

203-324-4747 • GoToDrDoyle.com

Specializing in Natural and Alternative approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness. Hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad page 4.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY 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

A graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and Registered Nurse, Maryann is able to combine traditional medicine with an alternative practice to treat a multitude of health issues.

Maryann has a natural sensitivity and intuitive ability that enables her to connect on an energetic level to her clients.

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.

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Naturopathic Physician INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTER

JOY CARBINO

Licensed Massage Therapist Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Reiki 203-470-1226 • HealingWhiteLight.com Joy combines her intuitive ability and her expertise in massage therapy to enhance the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Holistic health & nutrition programs also offered. See ad page 38.

Robin Ordan, LMT, LCSW, CICMI Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner Old Greenwich/Stamford 203-5610-8535 • RobinOrdanLMT.com

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 page 8.

Dr. Marina Yanover, ND, LAc 1300 Post Road East, Westport 203-255-5005 • BigAppleHealth.com

Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Injuries and Infant/ Child Massage Instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad page 23.

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

Zak Walker, LMT

Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC

Wellness Institute One Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 203-443-6679 • ZaxWeb@gmail.com

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.

I combine elements of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Acupressure, and Myofascial Release, according to the goals and preferences of each client. I’m here to help you feel your best!

Naturopathic Physician Debra Gibson, ND 100 Danbury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 203-431-4443

115 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 203-366-0526 • GenerativeMedicine.org

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 page 23.

INSTITUTE FOR AYURVEDIC & NATUROPATHIC THERAPIES

Dr. Neeru N. Kaushik, ND, MS Acup, MS, MA 805 Kings Hwy E., Fairfield • 203-331-9111 47 Buttonball Ln, Weston • 203-227-7550 AyurvedicInstituteCT.com Ayurvedic medicine including Panchakarma, the Ayuredic detox and Rejuvenation program; are combined with Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition, Constitutional Hydrotherapy, Ozone therapy and Colonics to create an individualized treatment program for optimum healing benefits. Most major Insurances Accepted. Visit our website for more info.

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Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine University of Bridgeport

Under the direction of Dr. Peter D’Adamo, a leader in naturopathic medicine, we blend time-honored healing techniques with stateof-the-art diagnostics to provide highly individualized patent care. Personalized nutrition, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and infrared sauna offered. See ad page 9.

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 page 47.

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Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself.

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

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

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 re-build. Pool water Soft-as-Silk with our legendary chlorine-free systems, “noiseless” pumps, solar heat pumps, pool safety systems. And virtually all aspects of Pools & Spas. Licensed/Insured.

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DENI WEBER, MA, LPC, D-CEP

Maria C. Castillo, MSW, LCSW

Holistic Psychotherapist Comprehensive Energy Psychology Fairfield County 203-544-6094 • DeniWeber.com

238 Monroe Tpke. Suite B Monroe, CT 06468 203-445-8966 • Msisi@AOL.com LifeBetweenLivesTherapy.com

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

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.

Denise Cirillo-Romaniello, MSW, LCSW

Robin Ordan, LCSW

238 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 203-257-4185 • PyschToday.com DCirillo1@aol.com

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

Vicki Scataglini, LPC

CT Counselors 107 Church Hill Rd, Suite 1, Sandy Hook 203-392-4846 Weaving traditional training with a spiritual understanding of the human path. Every human has the potential for joy and bliss— it is my role to guide you, help you uncover your blocks and be aligned with your soul’s purpose.

VICTORIA SHAW, PhD, NCC

Intuitive Psychotherapist and Consultant Westport, CT 203-254-3403 • VictoriaShawIntuitive.com

Family, Child, Individual & Couples Therapy Old Greenwich/Stamford, CT 203-561-8535 • RobinOrdanLCSW.com 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 page 37.

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Suzanne Schultz RN, Reiki Master, CCH Monroe, CT • 203-650-0325 ReikiMedic.com Specializing in Reiki and Hypnosis. Healing from my heart center to yours. Offering private sessions and teaching all Usui Reiki levels. Will travel.

Turn your deepest pain or trauma into your greatest strength.

Shamanic Reiki, Usui/Karuna® Reiki, Shamanic Healing and Bodywork. Offerings in Ridgefield, Danbury, and NY areas.

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

TURNING POINT REIKI, LLC

JoAnn Duncan, MS, RMT Reiki Master Ridgefield, CT • 203.438.3050 TurningPointReiki.com

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

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

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.

ARTHUR S GERSTEIN, MANAGER, ACORN LLC

Practicing Reiki at 1 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT ManOfLight.us Arthur holds mastership levels in Usui (Western) and Karuna Reiki and second level in Jikiden (pure form of Japanese) Reiki. He also is certified to practice Access Bars, a technique used to release useless stuff that gets in the way of living.

Arthur uses Tincha bells, Singing bowls, tuning forks, and crystals during sessions customized to each client. See ad page 7.

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Thank you to the courageous individuals who helped us become the first state to pass a bill that requires food manufacturers to label products that contain genetically modified ingredients. Valuable information – but why stop there? Let Dr. Schweitzer help you determine your food intolerances and allergies, and the nutrients you need to reboot your health. For a great start, give us a call…

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