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

Naturopathic Medicine Services Offered:

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Our patients are enjoying remarkable success with several naturopathic treatments that are unique to this office. To learn more, give us a call.

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Once we reach 100 Participating Providers we’ll launch the new Natural Awakenings Network in Fairfield County! Watch our progress at NaturalAwakeningsNetwork.com.

Here are a Few of the Providers Who’ve Already Joined: Angelic Healing Center Camillo Health & Fitness Caroline Temple, MSW, LCSW Dew Yoga Dr. Deb Bossio, ND Dr. Henry Sobo, MD Dr. Kimberly Embry, DC Dr. Leonard Kundel, DDS Dr. LuAnn Moratto, DC Dr. Michael Gazsi, ND Dr. Sherry Stemper, ND Dr. Stacy Raymond, PsyD Fragrant Offerings

Greenwich Wellness Gumdrop Swap Kids Boutique Janet Luongo, Integrative Health & Lifestyle Educator Karen Drena, Holistic Health Practitioner Lori Rafalof, Healing Practitioner Lotus Gardens Yoga School Massage Works Message from Angels Mindy Kannon, Nutrition Coach & Personal Chef North American Power Energy Om Sweet Om Healing

Pat Ting, LAc Peace Tree Desserts Power of Avatar Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute Sandra Eagle, LCSW Sergiana Bruno, LMT Sharon Cravens, Intuitive Guide Smart Comfort Energy Solutions Trillium Architects Turning Point Reiki White Jade Wellness Withinsight

As a Natural Awakenings Network Provider, You Can: • Expand your customer base while increasing your income • Receive free promotional exposure on our websites and in the magazine • Receive referrals from our Customer Service Center • Receive your client payment when you render service. Zero claims!

• Be part of a network dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles

• The first year is free!

We are NOW building our Connecticut Provider Network. To become a NAN Provider, email Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

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The Natural Choice – The Breiner Whole-Body Health Center

Optimize Your Smile and Your Health!

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

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

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

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

Doesn’t it make sense to see the authority?

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

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

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

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

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Explore & Celebrate the Spirit Within

Sample FREE Classes & Events at Over 50 Locations All Throughout September, All Throughout Fairfield County Yoga • Meditation • Reiki • Energy Healing • Qi Gong • Tai Chi • Intuitive Guidance • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) • Hypnotherapy • Astrology • Spirituality • …and more Learn about the benefits of yoga and meditation, the power of energy healing, how to discover your life purpose, and how to develop your intuition.

Attend an Awakenings celebration near you for an inspirational day of classes, lectures, and music: • September 10 at Sacred Doors in Norwalk. SacredDoors.net.

• September 11 at Kindred Spirits in Redding. KindredSpiritsCenter.com.

• September 17 at Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown. SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

• September 24 at Finding Feathers in Fairfield.

• September 25 at Move2Wellness in Ridgefield. Move2Wellness.com.

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

Practitioners….want to get involved?

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Re-Awakening the Goddess Within, Bringing Your Inner Beauty Out A Day Retreat to Replenish! Rejuvenate! Regenerate! • Saturday, September 17 This powerful full day retreat includes:

• New tools for revitalization - including cutting edge technology for left and right brain balancing, galvanic facial rejuvenation, and ionic foot spa detox • A day of inner peace, joy and reconnecting to your magnificence as a woman in your essence of beauty • Rejuvenation and pampering with light lunch, refreshments, meditation spaces, jacuzzi, and steam shower.

“A Woman’s nature is that of the great Mother, to give, to nurture all around her, but often forgets to replenish herself.”

Presented by: Dr. Carole Thomassy, PhD, Ordained Interfaith Minister, Intuitive Spiritual Counselor, and spiritual retreat facilitator.

Janette Logan, Founder and Director of Logan Wellness Sandra E. Angulo, Founder and Director of Sacred Doors Healing & Education Center

Held in the beautiful and sacred grounds of Carole’s Sanctuary in Stamford CT. 11am - 5pm. $250, or register by August 20 and pay $225.

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16 healthbriefs 20 globalbriefs

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43 healingways

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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.

22 Dietary Supplement Industry at Risk

by Jonathan Emord, Esquire

25 A Pediatric

28 Humane Education:

Chiropractor Asks: Does Your Infant 25 Have Torticollis?

by Dr. Risa Sloves The World Becomes What You Teach

by Shawn Sweeney

advertising & submissions how to advertise To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 203.885.4674 or email FFCadvertising@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

Deadline for ads: the 12th of the month.

Editorial submissions Visit eNaturalAwakenings.com - click on “Submit Editorial” at the top of the page.

Deadline for News Briefs: the 5th of the month.

30 DRUG-FREE KIDS

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Natural Alternatives to Common Medications

by Lisa Marshall

34 UPGRADING

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SCHOOL FOOD Chef Ann Cooper

Helps Kids Eat Right

by Ellen Mahoney

36 Juice Up

Drink in Nutrients for

calendar submissions Visit eNaturalAwakenings.com - click on “Submit Calendar” at the top of the page. Deadline for magazine calendar listings: the 5th of the month. Website calendar listings may be entered at any time.

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contact us Publisher/Managing Editor Carolyn Aversano Editors Patricia Horan Linda Sechrist Cris Ann Mulreed Design & Production Erica M. Mills Sales & Marketing Carolyn Aversano Mary Mihalchik Joseph Pacelli Leana Cipolla Natural Awakenings Fairfield County Phone: 203.885.4674 Fax: 203.516.2392 Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

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I hope you’re enjoying this summer as much as I am. I love the easiness of summer – a more relaxed pace, beautiful weather, spending time outdoors and more time with my kids.

Even eating healthier is easier with all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available locally. Yes, summer definitely brings out the best in me.

It’s also the time that I tend to work on plans for the future.

It’s never something I plan for in advance. It just Carolyn Aversano happens naturally because I’m in a more relaxed state of mind and it gives me the opportunity to step back from the hustle and bustle of our ongoing production schedule to devote time to thinking about how the holistic community is evolving and how Natural Awakenings can better support it. It never fails (and always amazes me) that when I do take more time to be more balanced and more relaxed, the ideas and the inspiration flow, flow, and flow - July has been filled with the most amazing wave of inspired productivity for me. I’ve been waking up early, excited to get out of bed and build on the ideas that came about the previous day. I went for an early walk this morning with nobody around and I literally felt “buoyant” - seriously, that is the word that kept coming to mind, and I thought to myself, “This is amazing - how do I keep this going?” Obviously the answer for me is, “Just stay in balance!” Easier said than done of course, but at least I seem to be much more aware of the connection these days.

One product of this wave of inspiration is next month’s Awakenings, a community celebration dedicated to the exploration of soulful, inspired living, happening all throughout September, all throughout Fairfield County. The community is invited to a wide variety of free classes with participating yoga studios, meditation centers, reiki masters, energy healers and more. If you’ve never experienced these transformational services, Awakenings is the perfect opportunity to sample them and see which resonates best for you. The whole plan evolved so beautifully and effortlessly, and healing practitioners from all around are so excited to share their knowledge and celebrate their work with the community. Keep checking in at eNaturalAwakenings.com for the complete listing of participating locations, which will be updated daily. If you’re a practitioner and want to participate, call us – we love the collective energy that is creating this celebration.

A final - less exciting but very important note: I hope you’ll take note of the Action Alert on page 22 regarding the serious development that threatens to shut down the dietary supplement industry. If you value the freedom to pursue natural health, take action now!

© 2011 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing.

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

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

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newsbriefs A Face Lift…Naturally

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s long as our facial muscles stay tight and firm, so will our facial features. But achieving that youthful effect without harming ourselves is a challenge.

Our skin is our largest organ and acts as our only defense against an often-threatening environment. Studies have shown that environmental toxins, pollutants and free radicals are a leading cause of aging, wrinkles, dullness, and discoloration…all telltale signs that skin is losing its youthful glow. Until now, available topical skin care has been able to offer little when it comes to naturally reversing the signs of aging. But a proprietary technology exclusive to Amega Global promises a natural facelift. “No other skin care line in the world is Ecocert® organic certified and energized with AMized Fusion Technology™,” says Phyllis Hirschauer, Independent Amega Global Consultant, in recommending EGA True™ skin care products. “This technology sets these skin care products apart from every other line of products in the world, naturally tightening sagging face muscles, helping reduce fine lines and wrinkles, restoring skin’s radiance and erasing the signs of aging like nothing you’ve ever seen before,” she says.

NATURAL HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVES FOR YOUR FAMILY Family-Based Chiropractic Care Specializing in infants, children & pre- and post-natal women During pregnancy, research shows chiropractic helps: • Eliminate back & pelvic pain • Sciatica • Eliminate neck, shoulder & arm pain • Headaches • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Turn babies who are in breech into a better position for delivery • Reduce the incidence of C-Section

For children, research shows chiropractic helps:

To try EGA True™ skin care products, or to experience the EGA True™ Face Lift and products at a spa near you, call Phyllis Hirschauer at 203.746.1663 or visit EcoCertSkin.EnergizedSkinCare.biz. See ad pg 10.

Drumming For Peace, Healing and Unity

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n Sunday, August 28 the entire planet will vibrate to the sound of simultaneous drumming in an annual call for world peace, global healing and cultural unity. The event is the 18th annual “Drums Around the World” which connects hundreds of community and village drum circles all over the globe.

This year, Norwalk, CT will again play host to Drums Around the World at Taylor Farm Park, in East Norwalk.

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This unique celebration is open to the public and attracts hundreds of drummers, dancers and onlookers each year, all seeking to build community while making a collective statement for world peace and healing.

“When we drum together, we start to communicate in a more meaningful way,” says organizer Randy Brody of Weston.

“Our lives become less stressful and our world is a better place to live.” Besides organizing the event, Brody is one of the drum circle facilitators.

People who plan to attend are invited to bring hand drums and percussion instruments, voices, dancing feet, water, sunscreen and a chair or blanket.

To participate in Drums Around the World, gather on Sunday, August 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Taylor Farm Park, next to Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk (exit 16 off I-95). Suggested donation: $20 adults/$10 seniors and kids (kids under 5 free). Free parking is available inside the park. Rain location: The Marvin community room, 60 Gregory Boulevard, Third Street entrance. For more information call 203.544.7085 or email rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net.

Withinsight Launches Two Vibrant Women’s Empowerment Programs

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ithinsight announces two exciting new opportunities to explore personal growth and enlightenment. Women interested in developing inner strength, expanding wisdom and connecting with the Divine Feminine can join like-minded peers and experienced facilitators in these dynamic program offerings. Lisa Meade, PhD and Valerie Wilke, MSW bring over 15 years of experience in leading women’s groups and rituals, with rich receptivity to the many ways that Spirit speaks to women.

A lively online course, Honoring Your Body Temple, is open to all women of the global internet community. Twiceweekly lessons are posted, including video segments or audio clips. They feature suggested activities, readings and journaling prompts for participants to utilize in taking lessons to deeper levels. Members join in online discussions to share thoughts and experiences. The course offers the flexibility to work within participants’ individual schedules.

Next, Withinsight introduces Women’s Wisdom~Spirit’s Spark, a ten-month program beginning in September. This closed group of women will meet once each month for a full day of exploring themes related to empowerment, relationships, dreams, money, aging, sexuality and nature’s cycles. This group will support challenging old beliefs, embracing constructive change and realizing hopes and dreams. Each gathering will be held at the beautiful Withinsight Temple Home in Monroe, CT. 10

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Registration information for both programs can be found at WomenWithinsight/Events.html. Also available is a free newsletter and announcements of additional program offerings. For more information, contact Lisa at 203.445.0117 or Lisa@WomenWithinsight.com. See ad pg 18.

Om Gaia Center Opens in Norwalk

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A Holistic Healing & Education Center

Weight management and Detox programs, Infra Red Sauna treatments, Ionic Foot Bath, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Acupuncture, Voice Mapping.

Meditation, Breath Work and Movement. Groups & Individual Classes.

Eastern & Shamanic Energy Healing, Reiki, Cranial Sacral, Flower Essence.

Sundays: Free meditation class and movie for our ONE TRIBE ~ ONE HOME movement towards our divine light .....& love.

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erri Liles Mason announces the opening of The Om Gaia Center of Meditation in Norwalk. The Center offers meditation classes and seminars in conscious awareness. All offerings are designed to spark the awakening process. Participants are guided to begin a different dialogue with self & the world by training the brain and aligning the heart with the unified field of evolving consciousness.

Terri Liles Mason, M.Ed., founder & director of the Om Gaia Center, is a member of the Vywamus Foundation School of Esoteric Studies with ten years of training in meditation modalities & other tools of conscious awareness. In addition, she is a sacred music artist. Her debut CD Om Gaia: Music for the Earth, was nominated for Best Meditation CD and Terri was nominated as Best New Artist. She tours extensively singing & holding consciousness training workshops throughout the East Coast.

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For more information and to view Th e O m G a i a C e n t e r ’s c o m p l e t e c l a s s s c h e d u l e c o n t a c t Te r r i a t Te r r i @ O m G a i a M u s i c . c o m o r 203.226.1139 or visit OmGaiaMusic.com.

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CLEANER Air for a HEALTHIER

“Cook for Kids” to Benefit Innovative Healthy Kids Program

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ook and Grow is a revolving afterschool program for children ages 8 to 13 years old. Founded by Chef Mona Jackson, the program takes a commitment of two and a half hours every Tuesday and Wednesday for six weeks. Designed to address the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and the dramatic increase of childhood obesity, students learn about growing, preparing and cooking healthier meals, and how

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The junior chefs will use fresh vegetables and herbs growing in the Michelle Obama Community Garden located off of the children’s wing of the downtown Bridgeport Public Library Burroughs & Saden branch. “Cook for Kids” Benefit will take place Friday, August 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. (rain date August 19) in the garden.

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Call 203.543.9493 for tickets to the “Cook for Kids” Benefit, or to donate. $25 per person, $40 per couple. Cook and Grow is in partnership with its fiduciary, Friends of the Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport Public Library, Wholesome Wave, Casey Family Services, Bridgeport Housing Authority, and Gilberties Herbs. Please consider sponsoring one or more students and positively impacting their lives with this unique educational opportunity. Now accepting applications for Fall 2011 session. Limited space. Download application at CookandGrow.org. Program tuition is $240 per student and is 100% tax deductible.

Anna Linley Opens Tulku Healing

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nna Linley defines healing as the ability to create space for love, gratitude and compassion, while providing a comforting, relaxing and nurturing touch.

Her clients have reported alleviation of pain, reduced stress, being more relaxed, improved clarity, centered and happier.

Anna has worked in the corporate world since 1972, and in December 2009, began her healing practice while continuing to work as a business professional.

The transition from a business professional to a healing practitioner has been a rebirth process for Anna that is reflected in her business, Tulku Healing.

Anna Linley Anna has spent six years using art as a healing modality for herself, permitting her to explore her inner self and heal a very painful hip.

The healing Anna experienced through art encouraged her to explore other healing modalities. She began by attending group meditations and training with a Master teacher in the Q’etzaquoatl Omni Healing Symbols. Her experiences with these healing symbols led her to learn and achieve attunement in first, second and third degree Reiki. To further develop her gifts as an intuitive healer and add more tools to her healing basket, Anna has also attended Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine workshop and Dr. Richard Bartlett’s Matrix Energetics Level I and II workshop.

Tulku Healing is located in Easton, Connecticut. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 203.216.5197 or visit TulkuHealing.com.

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Mellen-Thomas Benedict, Dr. Bernie Siegel in Norwalk

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imeless Health Solutions presents Connecticut’s first Soul Wisdom Weekend, August 26-28. The event, held at a beautiful 66-acre venue in Norwalk, will bring Mellen-Thomas Benedict to the East Coast for the first time. Called by Deepak Chopra “an encyclopedia of the Afterlife,” Mellen will be presenting on several subjects, along with body-mind pioneer and author Dr. Bernie Siegel and Transformational Breathwork expert Judith Kravitz. After dying in the 1980s, Mellen-Thomas Benedict returned to life completely healed, with the world’s most famous near-death experience and an ability to return to the Light. He will speak about this and “Gaia 2012 and Beyond,” a multimedia seminar offering the fresh perspective on the near future he was shown on The Other Side. “Be prepared to have your worldview rocked and enlightened,” Mellen says. Also presenting will be America’s most beloved and influential mind-body pioneer, Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of eleven books and a new collection of miracle stories due out in September. Integrating it all: the Transformational Breathwork of Judith Kravitz. Rinpochu Tulku Thubten says of her work: “You may call it a shortcut to enlightenment.” The weekend will also include Sacred Music, Kundalini Yoga, a Preferential Living Workshop, Tai Chi, Chair Massages, and a Barbeque. Soul Wisdom is presented by Dy’Ann Suares, founder and facilitator of Timeless Health Solutions, using a positive energetic application model that assists the BodyMind in returning to its True Authentic Nature and Well Being.

For information on venue location, weekend schedule and fees, visit Soul-Wisdom.org. Contact Dy’Ann Suares at TimelessHealth1@gmail.com or 860.318.5638.

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Practitioners Invited to Co-Create New E-Zine for Holistic September Awakenings Living for Kids

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ext month, Natural Awakenings magazine will present Awakenings, a series of events happening all throughout September, all throughout Fairfield County, dedicated to the exploration and celebration of soulful, inspired living. The public will have the opportunity to sample free classes with over 50 participating local yoga studios, meditation centers, reiki masters, energy healers, and spiritual leaders.

The intention of the Awakenings celebration is to offer the community a safe, fun, and free opportunity to learn about the benefits of yoga and meditation; the power of energy healing; how to discover one’s life purpose; and how to develop one’s intuition. “There are so many gifted healing practitioners right here in Fairfield County, yet people often don’t know how to choose the practitioner or the healing modality that is right for them”, says Carolyn Aversano, Natural Awakenings publisher.

“Awakenings offers a wonderful opportunity to meet these talented practitioners, sample a wide variety of services, and discover which of them appeals to, and works best for, them.”

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

Join in raising the vibration in Fairfield County!

Practitioners interested in participating should contact Carolyn@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 203.885.4674 no later than August 12 to be included in our promotional campaign. The public may sample as many different free classes/events throughout September as they like at participating locations. 1 free class/event per location. Attendees must pre-register as space is limited. See ad pg 5.

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olKids is a new e-zine for kids about holistic health and living. HolKids has articles about exercise and movement for kids; art projects for various ages of children; cooking recipes for children and parents; stories by children about many topics; advice from naturopathic doctors and more. Eventually, the e-zine will be gaming and interactive art project capable.

But, for now, it has fun articles and stories about kids and by kids.

Children are invited to submit art and stories about holistic health or living, and holistic or health practitioners that work with children are also invited to contribute articles. Submissions may be sent to HolKidsMag@gmail.com.

Founder Talia Aikens-Nunez is a writer, reiki practitioner and full-time mom who lives and works in Connecticut. Contact her at HolKidsMag@gmail.com or visit HolKids.blogspot.com.

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Nutrition Detectives is a 90-minute program for elementary schools and families, developed by Drs. David and Catherine Katz and a team of nutrition and education experts, in response to the current childhood obesity crisis.

The study included more than 1,200 Independence, Missouri, students in grades two through four and their parents. Students in all three grades increased their food label literacy scores by 18 percent, with third grade students showing the most improvement (23 percent). The overall gain in scores among students was retained three months after their initial exposure to the program.

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The Fattening Secret of Fructose

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eading labels reveals that many foods and beverages— even so-called healthy ones—contain fructose, often in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, as a sweetener.

Health experts have long suspected that fructose is a factor in the nationwide obesity and diabetes epidemic, and new research from the Oregon Health & Science University supports the connection.

Researchers gave nine normalweight study participants separate infusions of fructose and glucose (simple sugars) and then used magnetic resonance imaging to observe brain reactions.

Glucose activated areas of the brain associated with regulating food intake and satiety—its “reward circuitry”—while fructose inhibited brain response in those areas.

The study concludes that this important difference may explain why fructose consumption, which deactivates the brain’s normal satiation response, appears to increase obesity and diabetes.

The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating

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he truth does not change. A healthy diet and regular exercise are good for you. They help you achieve and maintain an optimal level of health.

Scientists evaluated the effect of lifestyle choices in a group of men and women for a period of ten years. Foods evaluated included fruits, vegetables, whole grains, refined grains, nuts, boiled, mashed and fried potatoes, potato chips, whole-fat dairy products, and low-fat dairy products, just to name a few. Number of hours of sleep and time spent exercising were also evaluated.

The investigators observed a direct relationship between specific foods consumed and weight gain. Of the food choices under study, the ones that led to the greatest increase in body weight were potatoes, especially French fries. As expected, consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains contributed to weight loss. Of the food choices under study, the ones that led to the greatest decrease in body weight were nuts and low-fat yogurt. There was increased weight gain among individuals sleeping less than six hours or more than eight hours per night.

The findings, as reviewed in the Natural Medicine Journal, July 2011, support what many already know and can use as further encouragement on their road to optimal health: make a greater effort to include and eat more fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and yogurt, reduce and when possible try to avoid simple carbohydrates and refined foods, establish and follow a regular exercise routine, and get at least six hours of sleep per night.

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ow important is it that kids engage in physical activity? Very, according to a recent study published in the journal, Brain Research. Kids that are more physically active tend to have a better-developed brain, which in turn helps them perform better on memory tests.

The study involved 49 children, ages 9 and 10, who ran on a treadmill to measure their oxygen intake, a standard measure of fitness. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging data of the children found that the more physically fit kids tended to have a larger hippocampus—about 12 percent bigger, relative to total brain size—than their out-of-shape peers and outperformed them on relational memory tests. The hippocampus is known to be important in learning and memory.

The new findings suggest that interventions to increase childhood physical activity could have an effect on brain development. “We knew that experience and environmental factors and socioeconomic status all impact brain development,” says Art Kramer, the University of Illinois psychology professor and Beckman Institute director who led the study.

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Encouraging children’s appreciation for nature and their concern for the environment must be approached in age-appropriate ways. Some educators and parents with good intentions teach young children by delving into serious environmental issues such as disappearing species, deforestation and climate change before the children possess the cognitive maturity and background knowledge necessary to fully understand the issues.

If children learn abstract information before they have a chance to connect with the natural world, they may end up being confused and the message may not yield results. So, The Ocean Project has developed a new section of its website (TheOceanProject.org) with tips and resources for educators working with young children.

Research suggests that when children spend time engaged in nature and outdoor activities, they are more likely to become long-term stewards of our planet. Children could, for example, begin connecting with nature by learning about plants and animals in their backyard, exploring a nearby park or visiting a zoo, aquarium or museum. Empathy, followed by exploration, should be the main objectives in establishing a connection between children and their environment.

The Ocean Project’s research has shown that youths ages 12 through 17 are a key audience for improving our ocean planet. Not only is this age group more concerned about environmental issues, they are also more willing than many adults to take action to help the environment. They also exert a huge amount of influence within their households, because parents often view their children as more informed about current environmental issues than they are.

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With “Generation Y” becoming a popular nickname for current teens and young adults, it’s helpful to look back at the history of this trend for some perspective. Generational names are the handiwork of popular culture—some are drawn from a historic event, others from rapid social or demographic change, while others come from a big turn on the calendar.

The Millennial Generation falls into the third category. The label refers to those born after 1980, the first generation to come of age in the new millennium.

Generation X covers people born from 1965 through 1980. X-ers are often depicted and described as savvy entrepreneurial owners.

Baby Boomer is drawn from the great spike in births that began in 1946—following the end of World War II the year before—and ended almost as abruptly in 1964, around the time the birth control pill first went on the market. It’s a classic example of a demographically driven name.

The Silent Generation describes adults born from 1928 through 1945. Children of the Great Depression and World War II, their “silent” label refers to the conformist and civic instincts that we associate with many of them. (It also makes for a nice contrast with the noisy waves of the anti-establishment boomers.)

The Greatest Generation, those born before 1928, is the generation that fought and won World War II, both overseas and on the home front.

As the zeitgeist changes, labels that once seemed spot-on can fall out of fashion. Generational names are works in progress.

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Children with trouble reading, a learning disability or shyness, or that just feel intimidated by reading in front of a class, like to read with Roo. “It’s a special connection that makes them feel important,” says Anderson.

“Dogs have been successful in having a calming effect on adults. Why not use them with children who have reading and social disabilities?” queries Lesley Pulsipher, national R.E.A.D. coordinator, in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Animals are not judgmental, and children feel safe reading to them. In a classroom, a child’s classmates may laugh at them if they mess up.”

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Dietary Supplement Industry at Risk

by Jonathan Emord, Esquire

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to remove 20 to 30 percent of existing food supplement companies from the market, force a rise in prices and eliminate the availability of most, if not all, herbal supplements.

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he most basic of human rights is that of selfgovernment over our own bodies, especially regarding individual choice over what nutrients to ingest and treatments to receive to sustain optimal health.

Today, federal and state regulatory agencies constrict those rights by limiting our choices. Those restrictions on freedom are destined to continue.

Recent examples include state dietitian licensing bills, global censorship of health information, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA; S. 510/HR 2751). Dietitian licensing bills designate those licensed by the American Dietetic Association as nutritionists and the sole dispensers of nutritional advice and recommendations. Global censorship of nutrient-related disease treatment information by all Western governments that regulate drugs works to preserve a monopoly on therapeutic claims for drug companies. The Food Safety Modernization 22

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Act requires that all companies that make food and dietary supplements be registered with the federal government for the first time, deprives those companies of access to the courts in favor of administrative tribunals, and forces those companies to pay for mandatory federal investigations.

With passage of FSMA, which made every food and dietary supplement company operating in the United States subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensing, the regulators’ decades-old dream of ridding the market of supplements and leaving the field to FDA-approved drugs is closer to realization than ever before.

The FSMA comes atop aggressive FDA implementation of new and costly current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations, positioning the agency to regulate every aspect of supplement production. Will the public awaken to the threat and compel the

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FDA to back down, or will the agency succeed in eliminating safe supplement products, to the detriment of the consuming public?

Call for Action Public outcry has helped stem FDA moves to eliminate dietary supplements from the market on dozens of occasions in the past, but has failed to reach a fever pitch in response to the latest round of regulatory efforts. Perhaps that is because the most recent efforts have arisen under a more palatable public interest justification: The argument that consumers must be protected from potentially unsafe products by permitting the FDA to run companies it thinks may threaten public health out of existence.

The FDA’s current approach, using allegations of adulteration, contamination and misbranding—combined with cessation of distribution and recall of unapproved supplements—appears to be far more acceptable to the public than the argument that supplements in general should be removed from the market. It seems that the lesson FDA regulators have slowly learned is that people generally appear to be willing to permit regulatory abuses in the name of public safety.

Moreover, under the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), as interpreted by the federal courts, any promotion that associates a dietary supplement with a disease treatment claim is prohibited.

That is so even if the claim is demonstrably true. Censoring information concerning the potential benefit of dietary ingredients shrouds the market in ignorance, depriving consumers of helpful, life-extending or life-saving information.

Just one example is the FDA’s censorship of the association established in peer-reviewed scientific literature (some 6,000 articles) between Vitamin D and a reduction in the risk of certain kinds of cancer. All Americans could experience a reduction in cancer risk were that association made known at the point of sale, but FDA’s prior restraint (its ban on all claims associating a nutrient with a disease, even provably true claims) keeps consumers in the dark.

Unfettered by a groundswell of public opposition, the FDA is proceed-

One current petition fighting to protect natural healthcare options challenges the Federal Trade Commission’s illegal move to restrict healthrelated claims. Sign the petition at anh-USA.org: S e a r ch F T C , t h e n o p e n April 26, 2011 post and click This Link at bottom of page. ing at an accelerated pace in inspecting facilities, issuing citations and ultimately driving supplement manufacturers out of business. Companies incapable of affording the associated costs have no choice but to dissolve. To reverse this course, consumers must contact their elected representatives in congress and demand an immediate repeal of

both FSMA and GMP regulations. Then, vote wisely in the 2012 elections to defeat candidates that voted in favor of limiting our freedoms in these areas.

Worldwide Trend Many governments around the world currently prohibit essential health claims backed by credible scientific evidence. For example, claims that glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may eliminate symptoms of osteoarthritis are forbidden in Europe, as well as in Australia, Canada and the United States.

Groups have formed to protest such censorship and restrictions on access to dietary supplement ingredients.

For a global view, consult information provided by the Alliance for Natural Health, which is active in Europe and America. In the United States, take action via the Alliance for Natural Health USA, Citizens for Health, Freedom of Health Foundation, The Health Keepers Alliance and National Health Freedom Action.

The way back to liberty lies not only in allowing the marketing of all

dietary ingredients that are being used without serious adverse effects, but also in stripping countries of the power to censor nutrient-related disease treatment information. When well-informed consumers make dietary ingredient choices that minimize disease risk and maximize longevity, their improved health reduces their dependence on costly drug therapies which too often carry unwanted side effects.

Imagine a world in which fruits and vegetables, as well as dietary supplements, could lawfully be accompanied by labels summarizing the dietary ingredients present, their effects and their potential for protecting against or fighting disease. In such a world, consumers would be truly active, engaged participants in their own health care.

Jonathan W. Emord is a constitutional and administrative lawyer in Washington, D.C. The author of The Rise of Tyranny and Global Censorship of Health Information, he has defeated the FDA in federal court eight times. Visit Emord.org.

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ust as parents concerned about their children’s teeth take them to the dentist for a checkup, many parents are now bringing their children to pediatric chiropractors to have their spinal development checked.

A young spine usually develops perfectly by the end of a pregnancy. However, the birth process itself often alters the normal functioning of a child’s spine. Even the position of the baby in the womb can misalign the spinal bones, known as vertebrae. The baby can also develop problems during the trip through the birth canal or from the birth process itself.

Assuming the baby makes an uneventful and stress-free entrance into the world, other events, such as a fall from a changing table or a bed, or even a sudden stop in a car, can cause these small spinal vertebrae to misalign. Likewise, the reach for such a childhood milestone as learning to walk is invariably accompanied by many falls, which may also cause trauma to the child’s spine.

Signs to Watch For Some of the more noticeable signs that may be indicators of spinal misalignment in a newborn or infant are: the child’s head being consistently tilted or turned to one side, decreased mobility of the head or neck on one side, or difficulty in nursing, particularly on one side. One such condition that creates these signs is known as torticollis, and when it affects newborns and infants it is referred to as congenital torticollis.

It is significant to note that torticollis is not a diagnosis, but rather a sign of some other underlying disorder. Documentation sited in leading obstetric and pediatric medical journals states that most torticollis seen in new babies is due to birth trauma, and will typically appear at birth or within the first several weeks later. Such torticollis is usually due to misalignment (subluxation) of the first few bones in the neck and/or an injury to neck muscles, resulting in a knot or spasm in one of the neck muscles. Although even a normal vaginal delivery without intervention can be traumatic for the newborn’s head and neck, breech delivery, forceps and vacuum extraction aids cause even more traumatic effects.

Even a prolonged abnormal position in the womb during pregnancy (intra-uterine constraint) can cause injury, resulting in torticollis at birth or shortly thereafter.

According to recent medical research, this misalignment of spinal bones in the neck, subluxation, is responsible for up to 50% of congenital torticollis. The subluxation irritates nearby nerve structures and causes the muscle spasm and postural changes characteristic of torticollis. Doctors of Chiropractic correct these misalignments by applying gentle corrective forces to the appropriate areas of the spine. Special infant and toddler techniques are utilized, ensuring that the chiropractor’s approach is particularly gentle, with only a fingertip used to make this corrective spinal adjustment.

There are pediatric chiropractors specifically trained to care for this tender age group.

Success with Gentle Corrections The Journal of Manual Medicine recently published a European medical doctor’s study reporting that 43 of 44 infants with torticollis responded favorably to this type of conservative spinal care. If torticollis is allowed to persist for greater than a year, however, surgical intervention may be necessary.

In 1998, the medical journal Spine reported that the major factor predicting failure of conservative management was the duration of subluxation before initial care was rendered. That is, children with longstanding subluxation were more likely to experience recurrences and require surgery.

The most common conventional medical therapy for torticollis involves physical therapy to stretch the spasmed muscles. However, addressing solely the muscular component of torticollis is not often successful. According to a 1993 medical report, failure to detect and correct subluxation will likely result in residual head posture problems, even after “successful” neck muscle therapy. A chiropractic physician may also recommend or perform soft tissue manipulation, stretching and cranial adjustments as an adjunct to spinal adjustment.

The longer torticollis persists, the more likely it is that a patient will develop scoliosis and the facial/head asymmetry known as plagiocephaly. What causes this is a chronic muscle spasm pulling on the mastoid process, which is the bone behind the ear.

The longer this pulling occurs, the more distorted and flattened the head appears. It is interesting to

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Sample of Plagiocephaly (misshapen head)

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How Parents Can Help at Home One of the current conventional medical solutions for plagiocephaly is the use of a helmet known as the “DOC Band,” a five-to-six-ounce open-topped helmet that applies light, steady pressure to the distorted areas of the infant’s head. Not only does the child need to wear this device for 23 hours a day, and perhaps for as long as many months, but also the child must be re-evaluated either weekly or every other week for follow-up treatment. It is important to note that while this solution may help in changing the shape of the infant’s head, it does not correct the underlying subluxation that caused the torticollis in the first place.

It is critically important to inform parents of children suffering from torticollis and/or plagiocephaly that there are alternative treatments available. Like torticollis, plagiocephaly has also been successfully addressed by gentle chiropractic adjustments to the spine and cranium, in conjunction with gentle stretching and soft-tissue manipulation. In addition, it is essential that we teach parents how to stretch and massage the spasmed muscle and to give parents such home-care recommendations as changing the positions used for feeding, sleeping, sitting in a car seat, looking at toys, and so on.

It should be stated that chiropractic is not intended as a treatment for any particular disease or symptom. The primary purpose of chiropractic is to improve nervous system function through the detection and correction of structural imbalance.

In cases of torticollis resulting from subluxation, chiropractic often produces a rapid resolution.

Dr. Risa Sloves is one of only ten Chiropractic Physicians in Connecticut who is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics and Maternity Care. Her practice focuses on providing exceptional chiropractic treatment for all stages of pre- and post-natal care and for children of all ages and abilities. She practices with her husband, Dr. Mark Joachim, at their office, Associates in Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care, P.C., at 156 East Avenue, Norwalk.

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Also, a free “meet & greet” will be held immediately following to discuss Lotus Gardens’ 200 hour yoga teacher training program this fall. Lotus Gardens Yoga School offers one of the nation’s first comparative theory 200 hour yoga teacher training programs exposing participants to several of the major styles of yoga in the U.S. today. Participants will also learn therapeutic techniques for working with common injuries, diseases and specialties. Join us at the artsy and environmentally conscious studios at Graceful Planet, across from Newtown High School.

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Humane Education: The World Becomes What You Teach

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umane education is a comprehensive field of study that explores the connections between human rights, environmental preservation, animal protection and cultural influences. Through these studies humane education helps people to live examined intentional lives with compassion and respect, so that what they do today helps tomorrow.

Study in the field of humane education gives knowledge and tools to put values into action in meaningful and far reaching ways. Elements at the heart of humane education include: • Cultivating a sense of reverence, respect and responsibility for the earth, other species and all people; • Conveying accurate information so that people can understand the consequences and decisions as consumers and citizens; • Inspiring creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking so that people can evaluate information and successfully solve problems; • Encouraging informed, mindful choices so that people can work together to help bring about a better world; and using inquiry, introspection and integrity to align their life with their values.

People who study humane education learn how to take their compassion and conviction and turn them into action through education. In the classroom humane education

is used to teach about social justice, environmental ethics and animal protection. It helps to build increased relevance across disciplines, and empowers students to think critically about the pressing issues of our time. Humane education brings compassion and other humane principles into the school environment and encourages exploration of how to solve problems in ways that benefit all.

At the forefront, humane education is being incorporated into classrooms, workplaces, families, and communities through the work of the Institute for Humane Education (HumaneEducation. org). At the Institute for Humane Education, people learn how to become solutionaries dedicated to solving world

Humane education gives knowledge and tools to put values into action in meaningful and far reaching ways.

comes What You Teach,” on September 29, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury (24 Clapboard Ridge Road). Offered free of charge and the public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by emailing Shawn at Programs@ShawnSweeney.com.

issues, and to creating a more healthy, just and humane world. The Institute offers graduate programs, online courses, workshops, resources and more.

Shawn Sweeney, M.Ed. is a certified humane educator through the Institute for Humane Education. At present Shawn works for the Jane Goodall Institute, helping to manage the youth program Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots. Shawn is also the founder and principal contributor of CompassionateU.org. His personal interests include plant based living, animal welfare and wildlife conservation.

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KIDS Natural Alternatives to Common Medications

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ant to keep your kids off drugs? The place to start is with your own medicine cabinet. So say a growing number of health practitioners that are viewing the recent proliferation of medications being targeted at kids with alarm and urging parents to turn first to common-sense home remedies or natural alternatives when possible.

“We tend to be a nation of pill-takers, who turn to medication whenever we need relief for anything,” says Dana Point, California pediatrician Robert Sears, co-author of the new book, The Portable Pediatrician. “If we can increase the use of our skills as parents in using time-tested home remedies to help our kids feel better, we can rely less on pills.”

Because children metabolize drugs differently than adults do, cases of lingering side effects, like grogginess or hyperactivity, and accidental overdoses are widespread.

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Poison control facilities nationwide received 30,000 calls regarding pediatric acetaminophen alone in 2009, and roughly 7,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to cough and cold medicine overdoses. Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of 14 deaths and 74 non-fatal adverse events due to acetaminophen-dosing errors.

According to a 2010 report by Orlando, Florida-based Medco Health Solutions Inc., children’s drugs now constitute the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with sales increasing by 10.8 percent in 2009 over 2008, and usage by children rising four times faster than for the general population during the same period.

One in four children under 10 and one-third of adolescents ages 10 to 19 take at least one prescription medication on an ongoing basis, according to the report. The number of minors taking drugs for respiratory problems is up 42 percent since 2001 and those medicated for the chronic heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is up 147 percent.

Market research firm IMS Health reports that spending on non-prescription pain medication for children spiked from $191 million in 2005 to $250 million in 2010. Despite three years of government warnings about potential dangers, including seizures and death, of giving over-the-counter cold and flu medications to children under age 2, 61 percent of parents do it anyway, according to a recent national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Meanwhile, new ad campaigns marketing drugs for kids continue to proliferate. Publisher Scholastic, Inc. was criticized recently for distributing coupons for the allergy medicine Children’s Claritin in its elementary school newsletter distributed to kids.

“I find it very concerning,” says pediatrician Hilary McClafferty, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Some drug companies are exploiting parents at a vulnerable time, preying upon their feeling that they need to do something to make their child feel better immediately.”

Why shouldn’t a worried, sleep-deprived mom or dad reach for a quick fix to placate a miserable little one in the middle of the night? At times, medications are warranted, says McClafferty, particularly in the case of strep throat, which can lead to serious health problems when left unchecked.

But routinely medicating away symptoms can interfere with the body’s natural protective mechanisms, McClafferty says. For instance, cough medicine can inhibit the body’s natural effort to clear mucous from the lungs, prolonging congestion; also, suppressing mild fevers with drugs can sabotage the body’s own defense against infection.

“Even the conventional medical world has begun to focus on this. They are realizing many of these drugs are not very effective and they can cause toxicity in young patients,” says Matthew Baral, a doctor of naturopathy and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

For example, according to a 2011 review in the online journal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, antihistamines can lead to sedation, constipation, drying of the mucous membranes and at higher doses, hallucinations in kids. Decongestants can increase heart rate and lead to “rebound congestion,” or a worsening of symptoms after a child stops taking the drugs.

Proton-pump inhibitors, approved in 2008 for GERD in babies as young as 12 months, have been shown to boost levels of harmful intestinal bacteria and may increase fracture risk later in life, according to a study recently published in Annals of Family Medicine.

In 2008, the FDA advised that cough and cold medicine should not be used for children under 2, and called on companies to revise their dosage instructions to indicate this more clearly. In March, 2011, it went so far as to pull hundreds of prescription cold medications off the market, with FDA spokesperson Deborah M. Autor telling The New

York Times that, “We don’t know what’s in them, whether they work properly or how they are made.”

While McClafferty is pleased with the FDA’s recent actions, she remains leery, saying, “I approach all over-thecounter medications for children with great caution and rarely recommend their use.”

Here are some alternatives to try. Remember that many herbs have not been tested for safety specifically for children, so check with a health practitioner first.

Bug Bites

For quick relief, grate a potato or some leaves of plantain to create a poultice and place it on the spot of the bite. “It will draw off some of the itching and swelling,” says Baral.

Don’t forget two of the lowest-tech and natural remedies, mud and ice.

Fever

“It’s important to know that most fevers don’t need to be treated unless they are really bothering the child,” advises Sears.

“Fever helps the body to fight off infection and may keep the child subdued so she can rest and recover.” He recommends tepid baths, cold cloths on the forehead, and calling the doctor if a fever persists for three days or if it rises above 103 degrees. Herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, suggests diaphoretic herbs like peppermint, ginger and elderflower, in teas, which prompt perspiration and enable the body to cool down naturally.

Cough and Congestion

Apply an herbal vapor rub of menthol and tea tree oil to the bottom of the child’s feet and put their socks back on. The decongesting menthol vapor will help them to breathe and the antimicrobial properties of the tea tree oil will be absorbed through their skin, says Mars. For nasal decongestion, try irrigating the child’s nose with a cleansing neti pot. Sears recommends kid versions of herbal remedies Sinupret and Bronchipret

Diarrhea and Constipation

“Probiotics are the most extensively researched remedy we have out there for diarrhea,” says Baral. Studies in the journal Pediatrics have shown probiotics to shorten bouts of diarrhea in infants and school-age children, and prevent the onset of antibioticinduced diarrhea in kids. Look for yogurt, powder or capsules containing 10 billion colonyforming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus GG. Sears suggests the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to quell diarrhea. For constipation, reach for apricots, peaches, pears, plums and vitamin C.

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Earache

Drop four drops of warm mullein garlic oil into the ear. Sears says the warm oil will calm the inflamed eardrum and the antibiotic in the garlic will get to work on the infection. Olive oil will work in a pinch.

Growing Pains

While it’s common for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12 to complain of dull aches deep in their legs, there is little consensus about what causes them. Mars has found that it helps to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium supplements in kid-friendly powdered form, or foods that contain these nutrients.

Heartburn

Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Common culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint.

Seasonal Allergies

One of the most commonly recommended natural treatments for addressing seasonal allergy symptoms is stinging nettle, believed to modulate the production of the histamine that prompts noses to run and eyes to water and has been shown to be safe in adults. It comes in tincture, tea and capsule form. Mars also likes Allergena region-specific homeopathic allergy medicines, which deliver traces of local pollen to help the body develop immunity to them. Alternately, substitute citrus juices for milk during allergy season. Vitamin C has been shown to normalize histamine levels, while dairy products can boost mucous production.

Sore Throat

Stir one teaspoon of salt into eight ounces of water and gargle. “It is antiseptic and will make the pain go away,” counsels Mars. She also recommends using the infection-fighting herb Isatis root, in tincture or capsule form.

McClafferty says to try a spoonful of

honey; it has antimicrobial properties and may act as a cough suppressant.

Teething Pain

Oil of clove contains a compound called eugenol that serves as a natural pain killer and antibacterial agent.

Baral recommends mixing no more than one drop of clove oil with honey and rubbing it on the gums (not recommended for children under 12 months).

Or, saturate a clean cloth with calming chamomile tea or wintergreen tea, a natural analgesic, and let the baby chew on it.

When children suffer from common ailments, it is natural for parents to wish to soothe their suffering as quickly as possible. Just be aware that, along with the physician and the pharmacist, there is still an important role to play for “Doctor Mom.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer and mother of four who lives near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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NATURAL APPROACHES TO ADHD

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rugs for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are among the hottest-selling medications today, garnering 13 percent of children’s prescription dollars, with sales soaring so quickly that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently had to declare a national shortage.

That worries naturopathic doctors Matthew Baral and David Deichert.

“People have gotten in the bad habit of going to medication first, without trying natural therapies,” states Baral, a pediatrics professor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Tempe, Arizona.

In some cases, prescription medication is warranted, says Deichert, an ADHD specialist with Bastyr University, in Kenmore, Washington. But in most cases, he sees it as a stopgap measure as the longer-term benefits of diet and lifestyle changes slowly kick in.

The two naturopaths offer these natural wellness approaches.

Minimize Food Additives

After decades of parents’ suspicions that additives like food coloring and artificial flavors may fuel behavioral changes in kids, several recent studies have bolstered such claims. A 2007 study of nearly 300 kids ages 3 to 8, published in The Lancet, found that those given drinks containing artificial dye showed significantly higher hyperactivity within a few hours. The British government now requires labels warning that children’s products containing dye may impair attention.

Consider an Elimination Diet A first-of-its-kind 2011 study, also in The Lancet, showed that when 50 kids with ADHD were put on restrictive hypoallergenic diets free of allergens like gluten and dairy for five weeks, their symptoms improved far more than those in the control group. When the eliminated foods were reintroduced, symptoms returned in 63 percent of the children. Deichert says that ADHD pa-

tients with digestive problems, recurring ear infections or skin problems—all symptoms of possible food sensitivities—are particularly good candidates for elimination diets.

Curb Screen Time and Get Moving

“Very large studies have associated TV and video game use with a worsening of ADHD symptoms,” notes Deichert.

He recommends that for each half-hour of screen time a child gets outside of schoolwork, they get a half-hour of exercise.

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A 2010 study of 1,100 children, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that the more pesticide residue children had in their urine, the more likely they were to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Check the Iron

Studies in the Archive of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine and elsewhere have shown that children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to have lower iron levels, and when those that are deficient take iron supplements, their symptoms either subside without medication or they react better to lower doses of medications. As a precautionary measure, Deichert suggests that kids be checked for their ferritin levels before beginning iron supplementation.

Consider Safer Supplements

Clinical research is still inconclusive, but in their practices, Deichert and Baral have both seen ADHD patients benefit from zinc, ginkgo biloba, acetyl-carnitine and omega-3 supplements.

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health that results in diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes. Too often, young people eat a diet of highly processed foods with high percentages of fat, salt and refined sugar (as well as dyes and additives) and it absolutely, unequivocally causes disease. It’s an acknowledged fact that poor nutrition is literally killing our kids.

When it comes to healthy lifelong nutrition, what are the three biggest mistakes young people make?

I think it’s all over the board; some school systems try hard and are doing a really good job and some are not. The toughest part is garnering community support for change.

Specifically, I’ve encountered five big challenges when it comes to upgrading to healthier options. They are food, where we are going to get it; finance, how will we pay for it; facility, what we can do if a school doesn’t even have a stove; human resources, how we train onsite staff; and marketing, how we get students to eat healthier food.

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In general, I would say the three biggest mistakes are drinking their calories— not understanding how many calories are in sodas, eating way too much sugar in general, and not eating enough colorful fruits and vegetables.

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After upgrading menus in several New York and California schools, she moved to Colorado, where she directs nutrition services for the Boulder Valley School District, bringing smarter and healthier school lunches to its 28,000-strong student body.

How receptive are school systems to improving student menu plans?

being in the business of education, but often don’t see the correlation between good food and academic performance.

People really do need to understand the truth of the adage, “You are what you eat.” If we don’t help change young people’s relationship to food and do it soon, we’re likely to see the Centers for Disease Control prognostication come true, as well: “Some studies indicate that children born in 2000 may die at a younger age than their parents, because of the food they eat.”

There isn’t anything more important than feeding our kids healthy foods, starting today.

What are the most successful changes you’ve made in your school district?

We got rid of all of the processed foods and have no high-fructose corn syrup or trans fats in our menus. We serve fruits and vegetables every day and have salad bars in every school. We also serve organic milk and abide by a quota of having at least 51 percent of whole grains in our baked products. All

of our food is cooked from scratch.

I think that schoolyard gardens are also important. Involving our young people in growing food is a way for them to become part of the food system and learn to have a healthy relationship with food.

What are the biggest or most persistent challenges you’ve encountered?

Getting kids to eat right is the key hurdle. We provide a tremendous amount of education to help students learn how, with programs ranging from tastings to iron chef competitions. I regularly attend PTA meetings, show up in school cafeterias and meet with parents. Some of the kids love our food and some don’t, but we’re moving along in the right direction.

What can parents do to help?

Parents need to make healthy food a priority in their families. If we want to change our children’s relationship with food, we have to shop with them, cook with them and sit down and eat with them.

If humanity could start all over again with a sustainable and healthy food system, what might that look like?

At one time, when we were an agricultural economy, this country did have a sustainable food system; by and large we grew the food we ate. But it changed when we became a mechanized society, especially after World War II, when wartime technologies led to developments in refrigeration and advances in transportation.

A truly sustainable food system must have a triple bottom line of healthy foods, healthy kids and a healthy planet. One way to create a more sustainable food system is to find our way back to the kitchen again… and cook.

For more information, visit ChefAnn.com.

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JUICE UP Drink in Nutrients for Energy and Health

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e all know that eating an ample amount of fruits and vegetables does the body good, but what about drinking them? Juices extracted from whole fresh produce deliver pure liquid nutrition. Each sip proffers clean bio-available fuel, instant energy and cell-quenching hydration.

Juicing is an optimal way to add more fruits and vegetables to any diet, particularly for kids that are finicky about food. Stripped of produce fiber, the

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clarified juice contains all of the plant’s health-promoting compounds in a form that is extremely easy for the body to digest and absorb. Fresh juice can be assimilated in as little as 15 minutes on an empty stomach—a true fast food.

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More, fresh juices work to “speed the recovery from disease, by supporting the body’s own healing activity and cell regeneration,” advises Dr. Gabriel Cousens, a raw food advocate known for treating diabetes through nutrition.

Many health practitioners believe that fresh juice also improves digestion by eliminating toxins, while facilitating nutrient uptake. Dr. Joseph Mercola, of the Natural Health Center, explains: “Most of us have impaired digestion as a result of making less-than-optimal food choices over many years. This limits your body’s ability to absorb all the nutrients from the vegetables. Juicing will help to [in essence] pre-digest them for you, so that you will receive most of the nutrition.”

The raw state of fresh fruit and vegetable juice means that all of the nutrients, enzymes and compounds remain intact.

This includes water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C that are easily destroyed by cooking and processing, and essential enzyme proteins that catalyze digestion and the assimilation of nutrients. Leading health authorities further believe that these enzymes also help boost metabolism for healthy weight management and stable energy levels.

Fresh juice is obviously preferred to packaged juice from a taste standpoint, as well. One significant distinction is that commercially prepared juice is heat pasteurized to kill pathogens. As Dr. Andrew Weil remarks, “Unfortunately, while heat treating can help keep store-bought juices safe, it also destroys enzymes, lowers vitamin concentrations and alters the taste— juice becomes blandly sweet, rather than

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Watermelon Kidney Cleanse Because watermelons are full of organic water, they act as a natural diuretic to tonify and cleanse kidneys. The recipe’s spicy ginger and cooling mint will stimulate and support digestion. This simple, delicious juice requires only a blender to prepare.

Yield: 2-4 servings 6 cups cubed watermelon, chilled (about 1½ lbs) 1-2 Tbsp ginger, chopped 1 cup mint leaves Juice of 1 lime Pinch of sea salt Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) 1. Place all ingredients in a blender at high speed until smooth.

3. Pour through a fine strainer or sieve; for well-strained results, line the strainer or colander with cheesecloth.

2. Serve chilled or over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint.

This juice is a fortifying cousin of a Bloody Mary. The red bell peppers are loaded with antioxidant vitamins A and C; lycopene, protective of heart and lungs (American Cancer Society and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition); and lutein and zeaxanthin, both supportive of eye and skin health (American Society for Nutritional Sciences and Clinics in Dermatology). Plus, they lend a beautiful crimson color and tangy sweetness. Add a pinch of cayenne for an extra kick. This one’s perfect for Sunday brunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Yields: 2-4 servings 4 cups red bell peppers with stem, seeds and veins removed 1 cucumber, cut into quarters lengthwise 6 stalks celery 4-6 sprigs cilantro 4-6 sprigs parsley 1 clove garlic 1 inch of fresh ginger Pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste Pinch of sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. Wash and prepare vegetables.

2. Juice all vegetables, garlic and ginger in a juicer.

3. Stir in cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.

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HOBBY FARMING

Growing a Good Life from America’s Roots

by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

Small-scale farming—whether it’s called hobby farming, market gardening, part-time truck farming or homesteading —satisfies many Americans’ yearning to work the land for pleasure, as well as profit. These days, you’re just as likely to find a hobby farm in the city or suburbs as on a country lane.

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nyone serious about growing a large percentage of their own food, raising animals, tending colonies of bees, nurturing an orchard, generating their own renewable energy onsite or managing a timber stand or pond might be considered a hobby farmer. It’s about living close to the land, caring for it and letting it inspire daily life. It also can contribute to the family’s livelihood through sales of products such as honey, fresh produce, eggs or surplus energy.

“Living on our farm allows us to engage with the natural world with its seasonal patterns, provides many of our family’s needs in a sustainable way and offers a marvelous foundation for our homeschooling adventures,” enthuses Heidi Hankley, who lives with her husband and two kids in a straw-clay insulated home with a wood-fired masonry heater. Her husband commutes to his environmental engineering job in Madison, Wisconsin, and helps out after hours.

Their seven-acre farm includes a small flock of hens for eggs, three beehives, an organic garden that sends Hankley to the farmers’ market once a week in season, and three acres of tallgrass prairie. “We knew we wouldn’t need to cultivate all of our open land to meet our needs, so instead of leasing it out for more cropping and haying, we decided to restore it to prairie,” she explains. Their set-aside lands earn a per-acre payment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program.

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“A farm has its own spirituality that gives immense meaning and pleasure. It can’t be measured in acres or the quantity of animals and crops. A farm is a spiritual thing that feeds your soul, as its spirituality pours out of every building and bale of hay.” ~ Thomas Moore “When the farm is a lifestyle, not a way to earn a living, that’s hobby farming,” write Michael and Audrey Levatino in The Joy of Hobby Farming. They operate the 25-acre Ted’s Last Stand Farm and Gardens, outside Gordonsville, Virginia. “It doesn’t mean one isn’t serious about farming,” says Michael. “We have a thriving, diverse farm business ourselves, but we pay most of our personal expenses via outside employment.”

On a residential lot in Santa Monica, California, Lewis Perkins nurtures an abundant orchard of avocados, oranges, guavas and pomegranates as a member of the Home Growers Circle for Forage restaurant, in Los Angeles. Each year, he sells more than 600 pounds of fresh citrus and herbs to Forage. He also harvests his own ginger, pecans, macadamia nuts and bay leaves. When not in the orchard, he works as a certified financial planner.

“My garden is so satisfying,” says Perkins, who raises more than 30 fruits on his urban farm. “Sometimes I’ll spend an entire day working in my field, which comprises a 50-by-150foot city lot.”

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With enough pasture, livestock can be raised on small land holdings. Backyards work well for hens, while larger lots or a few acres may support goats, sheep, llamas, horses or a cow, depending on local ordinances.

“You can raise goats on a very small acreage, but then need to supplement the pasture with hay and grain,” says Diana Kalscheur Murphy, owner of Dreamfarm, a community supported agriculture (CSA) enterprise in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “We have 24 milking goats grazing on about three acres of pasture.” She moves the goats to different pastures in alternating years. Murphy’s goat’s milk cheeses have earned awards, paid the bills and led to making many new friends.

Hobby farming, despite its name, demands hard work and often a commitment to re-skilling oneself. It may be necessary to learn the finer points of growing vegetables, pruning an orchard, canning pickles and birthing livestock.

“To avoid trouble with the IRS, the most important thing is to show that you are working towards making a profit over several years,” advises Michael Levatino. Besides registering their business with state and federal agencies, hobby farmers must pay applicable sales taxes, keep a separate business bank account, and maintain records of business expenses and revenues.

For hobby farmers, especially those with animals, there is no time off. In cold climates, winter is a time of processing, planning next year’s gardens or making repairs, while a farm in warmer regions can produce crops or other products year-round.

“If everyone’s a part-time farmer, we can collectively go a long way toward living in a more healthy, just and sustainable world,” Levatino observes.

“Many people primarily go into hobby farming so that they can make the jump from being a responsible consumer to a responsible producer.”

John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, coauthors of Rural Renaissance, ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the award-winning Inn Serendipity farmstay B&B with their son in Browntown, WI. Connect at InnSerendipity.com.

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A FARMSTEAD SUMMER SUPPER Who doesn’t savor the flavor of fresh, seasonal and local cuisine? Have fun with these recipes from the new Farmstead Chef cookbook for a delicious summertime supper.

Warm Zucchini Dip Appetizer Zucchini is the ultimate mystery ingredient; different people claim to taste different flavors—from noodles to soy sauce—but it’s really the zucchini.

Yields 8 appetizer servings 2 cups fresh zucchini, shredded (or any summer squash) 1 tsp salt ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup hard granular cheese, grated (Parmesan) ¼ cup bell peppers, finely chopped 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp canola oil Pita chips for dipping

(comprising small, young leafy lettuces, chervil, arugula or endive) ¼ cup young Swiss chard leaves ¼ cup young dandelion greens ¼ cup nasturtium flowers (edible) ¼ cup bee balm flowers (edible) ¼ cup croutons Wash the delicate salad greens and give the edible flowers a quick shake, checking for insects. Pat dry the mesclun greens. Arrange the delightful colors and textures on the plate, topping with a few croutons and a drizzle of salad dressing.

Balsamic Honey Dressing With just the right amount of kick, this dressing can be stored in a canning jar in the refrigerator for a week or so. Give the jar a shake before serving.

In a bowl, toss the zucchini and salt. Let stand 1 hour. Drain and press out excess liquid. Mix in mayonnaise, yogurt, cheese, peppers, green onions, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined. Pour mixture into a lightly oiled 8-inch baking pan and bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot with chips for dipping.

Yields 1 cup

Garden Fresh Salad

Purée the vinegar, onion, soy sauce, honey, sugar, garlic and red pepper flakes in a blender on high. Gradually add the olive oil. Continue puréeing until thick, about 2 minutes.

Tip: Prepare the dressings at least a few hours before serving to let the flavors marinate. Shake well before using and store in the refrigerator. The fresh flavor and absence of preservatives make it best to whip up only the amount that’s needed.

With a little balsamic honey dressing, this salad is like eating sunshine. Enjoy the fruits of the land.

Yields 4 servings ½ cup sweet pea tendrils (young, green tops of sugar snap sweet peas) ½ cup sugar snap sweet peas, strings removed 1 cup tender mesclun salad mix

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½ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup onion, chopped (1 small onion) 1 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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HEADACHE

REMEDIES NATURAL WAYS TO SPELL RELIEF

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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eadaches can happen at any time. They can interfere with work, school, family time or the simple enjoyment of a sunny day, but anyone tired of this vexing health problem is far from alone. According to the Headache Institute that is affiliated with St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, more people com-

plain about headaches than any other medical ailment.

Headaches present themselves in a variety of ways. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes, for example, describes vascular migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. The institute cautions that headaches can serve as warning signals of problems that re-

Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa (serves 4)

A bright mixture of strawberries, kiwi and cucumber pairs nicely with the rich flavor of salmon.

4 (3-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 pound strawberries, diced 2 kiwifruits, peeled and diced 1 cucumber, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 pound baby spinach leaves, rinsed but not dried • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place salmon on a baking sheet and sprinkle with lemon zest.

Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through.

• Meanwhile, place strawberries, kiwi, cucumber, jalapeño, mint and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl and toss until combined. Set aside. Heat a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, with water still clinging to leaves, cover and cook 5 minutes or until wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining lemon juice. Divide spinach among plates. Top with salmon and salsa and serve.

quire professional attention. However, when serious conditions have been ruled out, conscientious preventive treatment can be more helpful than the all-too-common habit of taking multiple doses of aspirin or other tablets.

Dr. Roger Morrison, of the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy, further reports that there is good clinical evidence that, for most headaches, taking a single tablet of headache medicine such as aspirin or Tylenol can be just as effective as two or more pills. He also states that such over-the-counter medications may be followed by rebound headaches in a never-ending cycle.

So, where can we get swift relief that also can improve our health in the long run?

Complementary Treatments: University Health Services at the University of California, in Berkeley, recommends acupuncture and manipulative treatments by a qualified chiropractor, osteopath or massage therapist as an alternative. These treatments help to release stress, balance the body’s energy and regulate disturbances in the nervous system, which can

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all be contributing factors to headaches.

Regular Exercise: The National Headache Foundation recommends regular exercise, such as swimming or vigorous walking, preceded by a good warm-up and followed with ample hydration to stave off head pain. A routine of 20 to 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, three or more times a week, helps to both relieve stress and balance internal physiology.

Good Posture: Pay attention to any tendency to bend over a computer or desk for long periods.

Baxter Bell, a medical doctor from Northern California, recommends using yoga to help correct alignment that has gotten out of whack due to inattention to proper posture. He says that regular yoga practice often reduces both the frequency and intensity of migraines.

Proper Diet: It’s wise to avoid food additives and to eat meals consisting of whole foods. Eating high-fiber foods and drinking a glass of water every two hours lessens the chance of headache caused by a buildup of toxins in the system. It’s also generally accepted that eating smaller portions throughout the day instead of large meals helps to keep blood sugar steady.

Food allergies are a known culprit behind chronic headaches.

In one study published in the medical journal, The Lancet, more than 90 percent of patients reported relief from migraine symptoms after eliminating allergenic substances from their diet. The most common offenders are foods with additives

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or nitrates, red wine, packaged lunch meats, MSG, hard cheeses, chocolate, citrus fruit, tomatoes, eggplant, fried foods and foods that are aged, fermented, or marinated with vinegar.

Natural Supplements: Leading natural health specialists James Balch, a physician, and Mark Stengler, a doctor of naturopathy, agree in recommending two supplements to counter headaches. n Magnesium to lessen migraines and prevent tension headaches, at the rate of 200 milligrams (mg) three times a day. One study of 81 people mentioned in Stengler and Balch’s book, Prescription for Natural Cures, showed that magnesium alone can reduce the frequency of migraines by as much as 41 percent. n Riboflavin to prevent migraines, consuming 400 mg every day for at least three months. A second study in their book reported that at this amount, the number of migraine attacks among the 49 participants decreased by 67 percent, with severity reduced by 68 percent.

Applied Homeopathy: Homeopathy can be helpful in treating headaches, especially if individual symptoms are clear (for example, if headaches always occur on the right side at 3 p.m.). Two studies have independently demonstrated homeopathy’s beneficial effects in headache relief, published in the British Homeopathic Journal and Journal of Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis; these provide the basis for Homeopathic Educational Services’ guidance at Homeopathic.com. Individuals may pick the relevant remedy that best matches their symptoms and take a 30C potency (available in most health food stores) dosage four times a day for up to a week.

Stop taking the remedy upon improvement, but begin again if symptoms return and consult with a physician.

Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiropractic and certified classical homeopath, practices homeopathy in Manhattan. She also serves as chair of the American Medical College of Homeopathy’s department of humanism, in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 1 Veteran Comedy Writer & Show Biz Buff Tells All 7:30pm. Head writer of The Odd Couple, Happy Days, & Laverne & Shirley, Mark Rothman talks about show business & book: Mark Rothman’s Essays. Westport Library. Free. 203.291.4800.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Reduce Stress and Increase Energy 1-1:45pm w/ Dr. Levy. Research shows meditation reduces depression, anxiety and weight gain. Free includes guided meditation. Sabita Holistic Center. Fairfield.

RSVP: 203.254.2633.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 15

FIBROMAYGIA & CHRONIC PAIN LECTURE Wednesday, 9/7 • 7pm Lecture presented by Dr. Scott Bender, about a highly effective treatment – a gentle, drug-free, and natural approach called Atlas Orthogonal which has helped thousands of patients regain their health.

Greenwich Library, 101 West Putnam Ave. Call to reserve your space: 203.967.8888. Limited seating.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Morning Beach Yoga 7am. Every Saturday and Sunday in July and August. Use a class card or drop in for $20 per class + CT sales tax. Yoga for Everybody. Jacky Durrell Pavilion, Penfield II. Fairfield. 203.254.YOGA. Komucha Tea Making Workshop 12-1pm.

Kombucha Tea! Learn how to brew this ancient health elixir at home. Detailed instructions and demonstration, includes free Kombucha starter. $20. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

Butterfly Workshop 2-4pm. Learn all about Monarch butterflies, how to collect & raise the caterpillars and go home with one to watch the magic unfold. Kids welcome. $5. Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR WAINWRIGHT HOUSE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION People, Planet, Community

Sunday, September 25 • 12-5pm Healing Arts Practitioners and Speakers on spirituality, ecology and healing.

Children’s activities, yoga, meditation, holistic vendors and community exhibits.

Wainwright House, Rye, NY Call 914.967.6080 to register, $10

Community Drum Circle 7:30pm. Share the passion of drumming and rhythm with facilitator Randy Brody. Drum, dance and create joyful noise! Drums provided. $15/$5 seniors, kids under 12. Norfield Grange. 12 Good Hill Rd. Weston.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Questions & Answers about Reiki 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti, Reiki Master/Teacher. Dr. Oz loves Reiki. Talk about Reiki w/ Q & A’s. Non-Reiki: 7-8:15pm $5 and for Reiki practitioners: 8:159:30pm $10. Angelic Healing Center. Norwalk.

Pre-register: 203.852.1150.

Community Drum Circle 7-9pm w/ AseAmenRa. Family evening of playing drums in the Stone Barn. Beginner’s, dancing welcomed.

Bring drum. $15 (Seniors & Kids under 12 $5.)

Dessert $3.50. Cash Only. Sticks & Stones Farm.

Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

Crystal Cymbalogy Concert 7-9pm. Healing Meditative Music event performance by Rick and Cynthia Quintanal including Quartz Crystal Healing bowls, drums, cymbals & voice. $20 ($10 each/2 friends). Sticks & Stones Farm. 201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: Cynsongs@optonline.net

Sunday, August 7 Nature Photography for All 10-11:30am hike w/ Jeff Cordulack. Enjoy searching for great nature photos of flowers insects, and scenery at Audubon Greenwich. Learning basic composition and closeup techniques. All ages. $5/person. RSVP Jeff: 203.869.5272x239.

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Happiness through Meditation 7-9pm w/ author Dr. Paul Epstein. Guided practice, teachings, integration with life, Happiness through Meditation awakening joy, compassion. $35 includes book and workshop. Pymander Books. 37 Wall St. Norwalk.

203.854.5596.

Reduce Stress and Increase Energy 7:30-8:30pm w/ Dr. Levy. Research shows meditation reduces depression, anxiety and weight gain. Free includes guided meditation. Sabita Holistic Center. Fairfield.

RSVP: 203.254.2633.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 The Graduate Institute Offers Free Community Breakfast 8:30-10am. Meet the President, Founder, and Faculty and learn about The Institute’s unique approach to higher education! The Graduate Institute. RSVP: 203.874.4252.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Morning Beach Yoga - 7am. Every Saturday and Sunday in July and August. Use a class card or drop in for $20 per class + CT sales tax. Yoga

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Frontiers of Learning: A Free Conference Celebrating Innovative Educators 5-8pm. Also held Thursday Aug 18. The Graduate Institute. For more info call: 203.874.4252.

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Farmers’ Markets All farmers’ markets feature organic produce, pasture-raised meats, homeade foods and desserts, flowers and local artists.

Bethel Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9am-1pm • June 25 – November 5 Rt. 6, 67 Stony Hill Rd., across from Stony Hill Inn BethelFarmersMarket.org

Rowayton Farmers’ Market Fridays, 12-5pm • June 3 – October Pinkney Park, 177 Rowayton Ave. RowaytonCT.com/FarmersMarket

Bridgeport Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 2-6pm • June 23 – October 27 United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave.

Ridgefield Farmers’ Market Fridays, 2-6pm • June 10 – September 30 Governor St. (near old Balducci’s)

Bridgeport - Downtown Farmers’ Market Tuesdays, 10am-2pm • July 5 – September 27 McLevy Green, Corner of Main St. & State St.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market Tuesday, 2-6pm • June 28 – October 18 Wasserman Way, Fairfield Hills Campus SandyHookOrganicFarmersMarket.org

Danbury Farmers’ Market Fridays, 11am-4pm • July 8 – October 28 Kennedy Park, Main St. Darien Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 11am-6pm • May 11 – December 21 Mechanic St., behind Fire House Fairfield - Greenfield Hills Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 12:30-4pm • June 4 – October 29 Greenfield Hills, 1950 Bronson Rd. Georgetown Farmers’ Market Sundays, 10am-2pm • May 22 – October 30 4 Old Mill Rd. GeorgetownCTFarmersMarket.com Greenwich Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9:30am-1pm May 14 – November 19 Commuter Parking Lot, Exit 3 off I-95, Arch St. & Horseneck Ln. Monroe Farmers’ Market Fridays, 3-6pm • June 24 – October 21 Monroe Town Green, Fan Hill Rd. & Rte. 111 MonroeFarmersMarket.org New Canaan Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 10am-2pm • May 14 – November 19 Old Center School Parking Lot, South Ave. & Maple St. NewCanaanFarmersMarket.net Norwalk - Calvary Baptist Church Farmers’ Market Mondays, 3-6pm • June 13 – October 31 21 Concord St. Norwalk - Health Department Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 11am-3pm • July 6 – November 2 137 East Ave., Norwalk Health Department

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Shelton Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 3-6pm & Saturdays, 9am-1pm June 4 – October 29 Corner of Cornell St. & Canal St. Shelton - Jones Family Farm Farmers’ Market Fridays, 3:30-6:30pm • July – August 606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd. Stamford High Ridge Farmers’ Market Wednesdays & Sundays, 10am-4pm June 18 – October 29 High Ridge Shopping Center Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farmers’ Market Fridays, 10am-2pm • June 10 – October 28 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Upper Parking Lot Stratford Farmers’ Market Mondays, 1-6pm • June 27 – October 31 Deluca Field, Main St. Trumbull Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 2-6pm • June 16 – October 27 Long Hill Green, Main St. Westport Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 10am-2pm • May 26 – November 3 26 Imperial Ave., Municipal Parking Lot Westport - Sunday Farmers’ Market Sundays, 10am-1pm • May 22 – Novemer 20 Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Rd. E. Wilton Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 2-6pm • May 25 – September 28 224 Danbury Rd., Wilton Historical Society

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Great Grains Cooking Class 7-9pm. Why are grains some of best sources of nutritional support & secret to weight loss? Complete with cooking demo, recipe handout, & meal to follow. $40. Sticks & Stones Farm. Newtown. RSVP: 203.270.8820.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Fabulous Foods for Fat Loss 7-8pm w/ Janet Luongo, certified health coach, lifestyle educator and yoga instructor. Best foods, movements, and de-stress techniques to lose weight and gain energy. Free. Nourish & Flourish Center. Norwalk.

Register: 203.846.2642.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Free Yoga Classes with Lotus Gardens Yoga School Graduates. Call for times, also held 8/20 & 8/21. All classes one hour and classes offered for beginners to powerful vinyasa. Held at Brighter Beginnings. 12 Village St. North Haven.

860.354.6241.

Reiki Meditation with Essential Oils 7:30-9pm w/ Gigi Benanti Reiki Master/Teacher. Self-Healing Reiki can be done during the meditation. Any level Reiki Practitioners. $15. Angelic Healing Center.

Norwalk. 203.852.1150.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 The Universal Reiki Plan 11am-1pm. Private Reiki session. Outdoors! Multiple Practitioners. $10 suggested. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant.

85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Jim or Jeannette of ReikiOvertones. Call for appt: 203.254.3958.

Mossy Banks Concert Series 7-8pm. Irish & Scottish folk music from County Sligo & Nova Scotia, fiddle by Caitlin Finley and Andrew Boyd. Jam to follow, bring instruments. $5.

Sticks and Stones Farm. Newtown. RSVP: Annie 203.270.8820.

Sunday, August 21 Family Pond Exploration 3-4:30pm. Hop around the pond with Audubon staff and get up close to the tiny creatures that call the nearby pond home.

Equipment will be provided. All ages. Greenwich Audubon. RSVP: 203.869.5272x221.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Angel Card Reading 7-9:30pm w/ Gigi Benanti Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher. Introduction to Angel card reading for oneself and others. Learn techniques to help connect with one’s angels. $28.

Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk.

Pre-register: 203.852.1150.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Views on a Connecticut Salt Marsh 2pm.

Connecticut author, blogger, & photographer Mark Seth Lender discusses an essay collection, Salt Marsh Diary: A Year on the Connecticut Coast.

Free. Westport Library. 203.291.4800.

Free program: Become A Yoga Teacher 9:3010:30am. Interested in Lotus Gardens Yoga School’s 200 hour certification program. Meet, see the studio and discuss with Director, Lara Ward.

Graceful Planet. 7 Berkshire Rd. Sandy Hook. Preregister: 860.354.6241.

Find Your Direction in the Wellness Field. 7-8pm w/ Integrative Nutrition Ambassador, Janet Luongo.

A passion for nutrition? Love helping people?

Health coaching - a career in demand. Certification in 10 months. Free talk. Norwalk. Register: 203.846.2642.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Master of Arts in Integrative Health and Healing: A Free Information Session 4pm.

Hosted by The Graduate Institute at Hartford Hospital. For more info call: 203.874.4252.

Healthy Pot Luck Supper 6-9pm. Last Thursday monthly. Bring healthy dish to share, + own plate, cup, bowl, utensils. Raw foodist’s welcome. No alcohol or smoking. Free. Sticks and Stones Farm.

201 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown. RSVP: Annie 203.270.8820.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Free Yoga Classes with Lotus Gardens Yoga School Graduates Call for times. Classes offered for beginners to powerful vinyasa. Held at Brighter Beginnings. 12 Village St. North Haven.

860.354.6241.

Blossom Your Yoga Practice 10:30-11:30am w/ Lotus Gardens Yoga School Director, Lara Ward or become a yoga teacher at Graceful Planet. 7 Berkshire Rd. Sandy Hook. Benefit for Yes Grace Rocks. Donation $15. Pre-register: 860.354.6241.

Osho Dynamic Meditation with Live drums 5-6:30pm. Active meditation (5 stages) w/ live drums, movement and vocalization. $20 + CT sales tax. Yoga for Everybody. Fairfield. 203.254.

YOGA. Healing Circle 7-8pm. Chanting a Healing Mantra to a live gong, the healing circle is a beautiful and nurturing experience for anyone who needs healing, caring, and loving attention. Free.

Yoga for Everybody. 27 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield.

203.254.YOGA.

Sunday, August 28 18th Annual Drums Around the World 2:30pm.

Join hundreds of drummers, dancers and onlookers, all seeking to build community while making a collective statement for world peace and healing. $20 donation. Taylor Farm Park (rain location: 60 Gregory Blvd). Norwalk. 203.544.7085.

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AWAKENINGS September 2011

A community celebration presented

by Natural Awakenings Sample FREE classes & workshops all throughout September, all throughout Fairfield County!

Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Energy Healing, Spirituality, and more.

Attend Awakenings celebration events at a location near you: 9/10 at Sacred Doors, Norwalk 9/11 at Kindred Spirits, Redding 9/17 at Sticks and Stones Farm, Newtown 9/24 at Finding Feathers, Fairfield 9/25 at Move2Wellness, Ridgefield Learn about the benefits of yoga and meditations, the power of energy healing, how to discover your life purpose, and how to develop your intuition.

Awaken to the life you were meant for!

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

Periwinkle Health. Trumbull. 203.261.7615.

Gentle Yoga 8:30am. Beginners welcome. 8 classes for $80 or $12 per class. Jazzercise Fitness Center, 633 Hope St. Stamford. 203.845.8856.

Pass also good for Monday 7:30pm class.

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

Sunday Worship 11am-12:15pm. Doors open at 10:30am for Silent Prayer and Meditation.

Worship service integrates music, prayer, healing, meditation, inspiration and Spirit Communication.

Albertson Memorial Church of Spiritualism. 293 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich. 203.637.4615.

New Eckankar Class: The Call of Soul 11am12:30pm. 3rd Sunday monthly. Book discussion.

Learn to go inside oneself because this is the source of all Truth. Newtown. Register: 203.417.8434.

Taoist Qi Gong and Chen Style Tai Ji 3pm w/ Master Wanf Feng Ming. 4-90 minute classes /$100. 1018 Hope St. Stamford. Please contact Luis: 203.570.1752.

Lecture or Workshop with Mystic Birinder Bhullar 4-6pm. Topics: Happiness, Karma, Sex, Money, Energy, Relationships, etc. Deep meditation work also presented. Birinder is a Sufi Messenger of Truth. $40. Ananda Center. New Canaan. Call Anne: 203.273.7364.

Meditation 7pm. Led by rotating practitioners.

Free. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield.

203.403.2522.

monday Pilates Mat Class 9am w/ Megan Bascom, Instructor. Basic level class focused on the principles of Pilates including alignment, breath, and core strengthening. A great place to start or strengthen technique. $20. Black Rock Pilates.

2889 Fairfield Ave. RSVP: 203.335.1987.

Be Strong, Stretched & Center Yoga 9-10:15am w/ Lara Ward. Also held Fridays. Bring healthy alignment to the body while finding the centered calm within oneself. Jewish Community Center. Sherman.

10 classes/$130. Drop-in $17. 860.354.6241.

Group Cycling Classes 9:15am. Also on Saturday & Sunday. Various times thru-out the week. Enjoy different instructors for each class.

All levels welcome. No-Limit Health & Fitness.

1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. Call for complete scheduling: 203.775.8548.

Svaroopa® Stress Relief Yoga 9:30am, 11am & 5:45pm w/ Mazie. Rejuvenating and bliss-filled (yin & yang) asana and pranayama practice unravels tension, increase circulation, flexibility, energy, enhancing immune system. $20. $150/10 classes.

Catch Your Breath. Fairfield. 203.255.9111.

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

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

The EDGE Learning System 5 & 6pm. Ages 6-12.

Groups enhance the child’s motor, speech, reading, math, social and visual skills improving grades, performance and self esteem. $50. Total Learning and Therapy Center. Trumbull. 203.268.8852.

Family Karate Night 5:30-6:30pm. June Fagan teaches Kempo Karate to families. No experience required. $20 each or $60 for a family of 4 or more.

Kindred Spirits. 59 Ledgewood Rd. Redding.

Please call: 203.938.3690.

The Art of Creating a Fertile Life: Fertility Empowerment Circles 5:30-7pm & 7:30-9pm.

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Be supported and empowered through one’s fertility journey. Prepare one’s mind/body/spirit to blossom into ones fullest potential and consciously create the life one wants. 4/$120. TLC. Norwalk.

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Intermediate Yoga Class at Nu~Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Also on Wednesdays.

Welcome to a yoga class created for intermediate level students. Connect to inner calm and emerge refreshed and renewed.$20. 32-34 Main St. Ste. 6.

Norwalk. 203.854.6744.

The Thought Exchange 7pm w/ David Friedman.

No Classes in August. A support group based on having new thoughts. What if what one’s life just mirrors one’s thoughts? Cost: Love Offering.

Unity Center for Practical Spirituality. 3 Main St. Norwalk. 203.855.7922.

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Intro to Yoga w/ Barbara 7pm. Learn basic postures to help strengthen the body and relax the mind. 6 classes/$96. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown.

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

Gentle/Intermediate Yoga 7:30pm. Kripalu/ Vinyasa Style. $12/class or 8 classes/$80.

Jazzercise Fitness Studio. 633 Hope St. Stamford.

203.845.8856.

Gentle Yoga 7:30pm. Beginners welcome. 8 classes for $80 or $12 per class. Jazzercise Fitness Center, 633 Hope St. Stamford. 203.845.8856.

Pass also good for Sunday 8:30am class.

Group Therapy for Men and Women 8-9:30pm w/ Sandra Eagle, LCSW. Begins 2/28. Combines techniques from meditative and psychotherapeutic traditions promoting healing and expanding consciousness. 8 sessions. Ongoing sessions available. 34 E Putnam Ave. Greenwich. Info/fees: 203.550.2111.

tuesday Summer Expression Sessions! Allison Spitzer, Expressive Therapeutic Coach Creative arts workshops. Children’s self esteem blooms through imaginative, no-pressure projects and activities.

Ages 9-12 By appointment: $35/session Periwinkle Health. Trumbull. 203.261.7615.

Women’s Karate Class 9:30-10:30am. June Fagan teaches Kempo Karate to women of all ages.

No experience required. $20. Kindred Spirits. 59 Ledgewood Rd. Redding. 203.938.3690.

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Pilates Plus w/ Sally Grillo 9:30-10:30am. Pilates exercises enhance health, strengthen muscles and create length throughout the body. For all levels with modifications for injuries and limitations. $20.

Nu-Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Suite 6 Norwalk.

203.854.6744.

Iyengar Style Yoga 9:30-10:45am w/ David Schoenberg. Beginners Class (does not mean easy, but accommodating with use of props). Practice asanas and pranayama: develop strength, balance,

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poise. $15. Redding Meditation Center. 9 Picketts Ridge. Redding. 203.544.1090.

Yoga on Summer 12:30-1:30pm. Also held Thursday. Create balance, relaxation, flexibility, strength, and flow in one’s body and life. Mixed Level Vinyasa Yoga in an open, relaxing dance studio. 4/ $60; $17 drop-in. Downtown Stamford.

914.393.9221.

Feldenkrais® classes 5:45-6:45pm. Lisa Shufro, certified instructor, leads this gentle tune-up for mind and body. Great for flexibility, better posture, and stress relief. $20. Dew Yoga. Stamford.

203.274.5085.

Gentle Hatha Yoga w/ Letty 5:45-7pm. All ages & abilities. $20/class. Classes ongoing. Greenwich Senior & Arts Center. 2nd Fl. Meeting Room. 299 Greenwich Ave. 203.862.6750.

Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajam 6pm w/Beth Amrit Sadhana Kaur Mullin, IKYT. $15.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury.

24 Clapboard Ridge. Danbury. 845.661.3630.

Beginners Yoga class at Nu-Yoga Studio 6-7:30pm w/ Sally Grillo. Uplifting class to learn about yoga, reduce stress and clearing the mind.

This class includes postures, breathing techniques and relaxation. Sign up is on-going. $20. Norwalk.

Sally: 203.854.6744.

Yoga at First Presbyterian Church 6-7pm. All levels & drop-ins welcome. Hatha Vinyasa Yoga.

Wear exercise clothes. $10. Fish Church Lounge.

1101 Bedford St. Stamford. Info: 203.550.8811.

Green Drinks Bridgeport 6-8pm. 4th Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of green-minded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Bridgeport. Call for Location: 203.536.4695.

Green Drinks Fairfield 6-8pm. 1st Tuesday monthly. A casual gathering of green-minded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. The Shack. 2070 Post Rd. Fairfield. 203.536.4695.

HEAL Support Circle 6:30-8pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Brookfield Town Hall. For info call 203.305.2137.

Qi Gong/Reiki Meetup 6:30-8:30pm. Study alternative healing modalities, concentrating on Reiki, chi gung, meditation and mantra w/ Andy Sinn. $15. The Ananda Center. 16 Forest St. New Canaan. 203.273.8364.

A Course in Miracles 7pm. No Classes in August. Also Wednesday at 10am. Facilitated by Joan Goss. Cost: Love Offering. Unity Center for Practical Spirituality. 3 Main St. (above Ford dealership). Norwalk. Info: 203.855.7922.

HIV/AIDS Education Support Group 7-8:15pm w/ Rodney Mailloux, MS LADC. For those affected and infected, and any related substance abuse and lifestyle issues. Free. APGD. 30 West St. Danbury. 203.778.2437.

Lyme Disease Support Group 7-8:30pm. 3rd Tues monthly. Informational, emotional and experiential support to cope with the mind-body distress of chronic illness. Free. Weston Library, 56 Norfield Rd. Register with Deni Weber: 203.544.6094.

Acupuncture, Health & Greening The Environment 7-8:30pm weekly talks with acupuncturist Ingri Boe-Wiegaard. Free. Location varies; Wilton, Bethel & Fairfield. Call Ingri for info: 203.259.0166.

MMA Classes (Standup Fighting & Grappling) 7:15-8:30pm. Also on Thursdays. Sensei Robert Neal, ranked #1 Masters Level, National Title Holder. $10 per class. No-Limit Health & Fitness.

1120 Federal Rd. Brookfield. 203.775.8548.

Back Yard Beekeepers 7:30pm. Last Tuesday monthly January-June and September-November.

BYBA’s provides its membership with practical info on how to’s of beekeeping. 6:30pm for new beekeepers. Free. Norfield Church. Community Rm. 64 Norfield Rd. Weston.

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

Gigi Benanti Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher For Reiki Practitioners only. Exchange ongoing since 1996. Instructions included $10. Held at Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk pre-register: 203.852.1150.

Psychic Circle 7:30-9pm. 3rd Tuesday monthly.

Come play in the psychic world. Enjoy tapping into intuition; connect to guides and deceased loved ones. No experience necessary; everyone can play. $25. Info: Melanie Barnum, CH. 203.451.0914.

Therapy group for Recovering Alcoholics 8-9:30pm w/ Sandra Eagle, LCSW. Begins 2/8.

Teaching grounding techniques, used to selfregulate e.g. anxiety, depression, volatility, cravings. 8 sessions. Ongoing sessions available.

34 E Putnam Ave. Greenwich. Info/fees: 203.550.2111.

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

Early MornYoga 8-9am w/ Carol Shwidock MA, OTR, RTY. Start the day with this motivating Kripalu style class. Mixed level class. Drop-Ins encouraged. Harmony Yoga Studio. 48 Union St. Stamford. 203.962.4672.

Kripalu Yoga 9:30am. Relax, refresh and renew w/ Kat Barton, 500 hour Kripalu Professional Level Yoga Teacher. $10 w/class card, $16.99 walk-ins.

The Graceful Planet. Newtown. 203.426.8215.

Yoga for 50 to Infinity 10:45am. Cost is only $1.

Bethel Senior Center. Municipal Center. 1 School St. Bethel. 203.792.3048.

Gentle Chair Yoga for Every-Body Class 121pm w/ Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, CIYT. Gentle yoga increases relaxation while decreasing pain and stress. $18 drop-in/$80 for 5 classes.

Associated Neurologists of Southern CT. Fairfield.

Registration required: 203.333.1133 ext. 152.

Weekly Back School 1:30pm w/Dr. Christopher Mascetta. Free. Ridgefield Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 10 South St., Ste. 205, Ridgefield.

RSVP – seating limited: 203.431.1688.

Mindfulness and Healing 5:45-7pm. Beginner’s mind, patience, acceptance, let go, let be, serenity is not freedom from the storm it is peace amidst the storm. Paul Epstein, ND. $25. Shamatha Yoga.

838 High Ridge Rd. Stamford. 203.722.2358.

Green Drinks Greenwich 5:30-7:30pm. Greenwich is joining the vibrant Green Drinks movement!

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Locations vary, call 203.661.4774.

Green Drinks Norwalk 6pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of green-minded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Locations vary, call 203.536.4695.

Middle Eastern Belly Dance 6-7:30pm.

Advanced Level. Instructor: Riskallah Riyad.

First class free. A Common Ground. 346 Main St. Danbury. 203.267.1677.

Green Drinks Stamford 6-8pm. 4th Wednesday monthly. A casual gathering of green-minded people who get together and share ideas about living sustainable lifestyles. Free. Locations vary, call 203.536.4695.

Summer Yoga - Easy Flow Yoga 6:30-7:40pm.

Open to all looking for a rejuvenating class w/ Lara Azzarito Ward. June 8, 15, 22 & 29. Jewish Community Center. 9 Route 39 So. Sherman. 4 classes/$52 or $15 drop in. 860.354.6241.

Intro to Feldenkrais classes 6:30pm. 1 hour. A gentle tune-up for mind and body. Special focus on improving balance and breathing. $21.50/class.

The Ananda Center.16 Forest St. New Canaan.

203.274.5085.

Journey within, Do you feel stuck? 7pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. Need support trying to begin something new? Support, intuitive insight, wisdom.

Facilitator: Cindy Miller, intuitive. $20. Newtown Congregational Church. 14 West St. Newtown.

Call: 203.426.9448.

Reiki Share/Circle 7pm. 2nd Wednesday monthly w/ Hilda Swaby. Reiki for stress reduction and healing, supports changes in one’s world, balances the mind, body & spirit. Bring family and friends.

Love Offering. Stamford. Call for directions: 203.554.1238.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation w/ Leesa 7:30pm. A blend of postures, kriyas, pranayama & meditation, which teaches the art of relaxation & self-healing. $17/class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown.

203.364.0851.

thursday Hatha Yoga Class 9:30-11am. Flowing with grace. This class takes a close look at aligning postures therapeutically to serve individual needs. $20. Nu~Yoga Studio. 32-34 Main St. Ste 6.

Norwalk. Contact: Sally Grillo: 203.854.6744.

Yoga on Summer 12:30-1:30pm. Tuesday and Thursdays. Create balance, relaxation, flexibility, strength, and flow in one’s body and life. Mixed Level Vinyasa Yoga. Cost: $17 or 4/ $60. 201 Summer St. 2nd Fl. Downtown Stamford.

914.393.9221.

Bellydance Creative Healing Workshop 6-10pm w/ Maria Fiora. Use dance and dance stretches to energize, be creative and relax the mind. Mention Natural Awakenings to receive a free class with the program. 201 Summer St. Stamford.

203.353.4363.

Yoga at First Presbyterian Church 6:157:15pm. Meditation, stretching, twists, inversions to gentle music in candlelight. Great for the stressed professional or mom. First Presbyterian Church, Lounge. 1101 Bedford St. Stamford. Questions: 203.550.8811.

Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi) Class 6:30pm w/ Cliff Martin. Integrated Healthcare Associates. 992 High Ridge Rd. 3rd Fl. Stamford.

Info: 203.750.0731.

Reiki 7pm. No Classes in August. 1st Thursday monthly. Unity Center. 3 Main St. Norwalk. For more information: 203.855.7922.

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

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

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation 7-8:30pm. A sacred technology that awakens the spirit, energizes the body and relaxes the mind. All ages & fitness levels. 10/$170. $20 drop in. Move2wellness. 635 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.403.2522.

HEAL Support Circle 7-8:45pm. 2nd Thursday monthly. A peer-support group led by trained cofacilitators is for victims/survivors of emotional abuse or any violence or trauma, the group meets monthly. Norwalk Library. For info call 203.305.2137.

Sunset Yoga on the Beach 7:15pm. Create balance, relaxation, flexibility, strength, and flow in one’s body and life. Mixed Level Vinyasa Yoga surrounded by the beauty of the sea at Sunset. 4/ $60. Calf Pasture. Norwalk. 914.393.9221.

Awakening Joy... Happiness through Meditation 7:15-8:45pm w/ Paul Epstein, ND. Practice, teachings, integration with life. $25 drop-in.

Pymander Books. Main St. Norwalk. 203.

722.2358.

Energywork Healing Circle at Daya Healing Arts 7:30-9:30pm. Michelle Lambert (Usui Reiki, Ama Deus Shamanic Healing Master) facilitates a guided meditation and group healing. New comers and practitioners of energy work invited. $12.

Monroe. 203.820.6261.

Night Out, Night Off, Cranky Couples ReConnect 8-9pm. Re-charge, renew & refresh your relationship. Engaging, creative activities and dialogue. $40/couple. Allison Spitzer 203.261.7615.

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

By appointment. $25/session. Periwinkle Health.

Trumbull, 203.261.7615.

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Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes for health and rejuvenation 9am. $15. Wudang Tai Chi of Stamford. 414 West Main St. Please contact Luis: 203.570.1752.

Nutritional Evaluation Visits 10am w/ Debi Greco, MD. Free. 31 Hawleyville Rd. Hawleyville/ Newtown. Call to schedule appointment: 203.798.8114.

Gentle Yoga w/ Sally Grillo at Nu~Yoga Studio 10:15-11:30am. A gentler, slower paced yoga class emphasizing correct alignment, breath awareness and energy flow. All proceeds go to charity! $20. Nu~Yoga, 32-34 Main St. suite 6, Norwalk.

203.854.6744.

Middle Eastern Belly Dance 11:45am-12:45pm.

Beginner Level. Instructor: Riskallah Riyad. First class free. A Common Ground. 346 Main St. Danbury. 203.267.1677.

Drumming Circle 7-9pm. 1st Fridays. Drums available or bring one. Suggested Donation $10. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield.

203.438.7146.

Kirtan 7-9pm. 2nd Friday of every month. Satya Franche and Ma Kirtan. Call and reponse chanting.

Suggested donation $10. Kids free. Touch of Sedona. 452 Main St. Ridgefield. 203.438.7146.

Circle of Life 7:30pm. 4th Friday monthly.

Wondering what one’s Life Mission is? Ginny Brown explores: love, trust, permission, and forgiveness as tools in navigating through life’s opportunities, losses and changes. $28. Monroe.

203.268.3262.

Reiki Circle 7:30pm. 1st Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. Experience Universal Reiki energy in an evening of Reiki’s healing effect.

Release all stress and tension, relax muscles and mind and renew soul and spirit. $15. Easton.

203.767.6453.

Reiki Drumming Circle 7:30pm. 3rd Fridays. w/ Luciana Walker Reiki Master. An evening of integrating sound with Reiki. Sound especially drumming is a wonderful way to promote inner peace while having fun. $15. TLC of Fairfield.

203.767.6453.

saturday Monthly Angelic Teleconferences: One hour with the Angels 1st Saturday of the month. First bi-lingual program w/ Ana Mercedes Rueda, facilitator. $20. Info: 203.426.9448.

Yoga & Pilates Fusion 8:30am w/ Kat Barton.

Class utilizes weights, bands and balls. $10 w/ class card, $16.99 walk-ins. The Graceful Planet.

Newtown. 203.426.8215.

Pilates Mat mixed level 8:30am. A combination of a traditional Pilates mat class and core challenging exercises using physio-ball. Great for anyone from athletes to someone who wants to tone. $20. Black Rock Pilates. 2889 Fairfield Ave. Call: 203.335.1987.

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Therapeutic Yoga 8:30-9:45am w/ Carol Shwidock.

Carol combines Occupational Therapy knowledge with a passion for yoga in this healing Kripalu style class. All levels welcome. $20 or $180/10 classes. Harmony Yoga. 48 Union St. Stamford.

203.962.4672.

Yoga & Meditation at the Beach 9am Meditation; 9:15-10:15am. Mixed level Vinyasa Yoga. Create balance, relaxation, flexibility, strength, and flow in one’s body and life. Begins 6/4: 4/ $60. Calf Pasture Beach. Norwalk. 914.393.9221.

Fertility Yoga/Meditation at the Beach 10:30am. Support one’s journey to conception w/ Gentle Yoga. Release emotional stress/blocks, promote relaxation, circulation, inner strength and balance. Nurture one’s natural creative power.

Summer classes. 4/ $60. Calf Pasture. Norwalk.

914.393.9221.

Intro to Feldenkrais classes 10:30am. 1 hour. A gentle tune-up for mind and body. Special focus on improving balance and breathing. $21.50/class.

The Ananda Center.16 Forest St. New Canaan.

203.274.5085.

Reiki Classes all levels 9am-6pm. Also Sundays.

Winter Classes: RI/II, ART/Master. Info: ReikiOvertones students review free. ReikiOvertones call Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

Santosha Yoga w/ Julie 9am. Santosha’s signature yoga class takes place outside on landscaped grounds next to a pond. $17/class. Santosha Center for Yoga & Health. 27 Hawleyville Rd. Newtown.

203.364.0851.

Latin dance for relaxation from the week 10am w/ Maria Fiora. Fun workshop to get your weekend going. 201 Summer St. Downtown Stamford.

203.353.4363.

Pre-Natal Yoga at Nu~Yoga Studio w/ Sally Grillo 10-11:30am. Yoga emphasizes breathing, relaxation, posture, and body awareness, help’s build strength, increases endurance, improves alignment, and reduces aches and pains. $20. NuYoga. Norwalk. 203.854.6744.

The Universal Reiki Plan 11am-1pm every 3rd Saturday. Private Reiki session. Outdoors! Multiple Practitioners. $10. Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant.

85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. ReikiOvertones. Call Jim or Jeannette for appt: 203.254.3958.

Reiki Workshop-Intro to Reiki All Levels 1-4pm. A workshop for the general public. A brief description and what to expect in class. $25 (applied towards future class). ReikiOvertones. Bridgeport/ Fairfield. Jim or Jeannette: 203.254.3958.

Wine Tasting 12:30-8pm. Come to the Saturday Wine Tastings. A variety of organic wines always in stock. Free. New England Wine & Spirits. 590 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield. 203.438.6331.

Recovery is for Everyone 2-3pm w/ Paul Bender & Dwight Tate. A consumer led recovery from mental illness support group. Share the recovery experience. Fairfield Library. Conference room D. Call Dwight or Paul: 203.218.7233.

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Specialized in treating preschool age through adolescence with behavioral/emotional issues such as abuse, trauma, divorce, separation anxiety. See ad pg 45.

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Tony Antolics, BSN, BA, RN Independent Shaklee Distributor 203.435.4476 TheNutritionNurse.com

Housatonic Valley Waldorf School

40 Dodgingtown Road, Newtown 203.364.1113 WaldorfCT.org We develop each child’s unique capacity to engage meaningfully in the world by integrating experiential and artistic learning, academic excellence, respect for diversity, and reverence for nature. See ad pg 32.

eeg neurofeedback WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Improve Brain Function with RealTime EEG Neurofeedback. Learn about about this amazing technology, watch patients tell their own stories of improved focus, concentration, help in recovery from traumatic brain injuries on our video website at WholeBodyMed.com. See ad pg 4.

FAMILY SERVICES

Shaklee is the 1st company in the world to be certified Climate Neutral. Start making your home cleaner for your family and the planet with the safe alternative to traditional household cleaning products. See ad pg 13.

Green Maid, Inc.

All Natural & Organic Products Buy online at GreenMaidOrganics.com 203.558.2662 Green Maid, Inc. provides online home shopping for natural, organic and eco-friendly home and personal care products. Also providing Green residential cleaning services in select areas.

HOLISTIC DENTIST Leonard Kundel, DMD

1250 Summer Street, Stamford 203.487.6020 StamfordDentist.com

Allison B. Spitzer, MA

Expressive Therapeutic Coaching 203.261.7615 PeriwinkleHealth.com Children, teens, adults Practical, ongoing support while handling issues such as ADD, depression, difficult parenting, obesity or loneliness. Traditional and creative sessions to help you manage life more comfortably and joyously. See ad pg 10.

in your life.

The Way Dentistry should be!

Discover the relationship of mouth and body. Learn what 96% of dentists won’t tell you.

Find out how your mouth can help you sleep better, walk straighter and have improved relationships

MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT

5520 Park Ave, Ste 301, Ffld Town Line Merritt Pkwy, Exit 47 203.371.0300 WholeBodyDentistry.com Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. With over 30 years of experience, he is a sought after speaker and lecturer.

His popular consumer book, Whole-Body Dentistry, has been sold world-wide. See ad pg 4.

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Hypnosis MeLanie Barnum, CH

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

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY DR. RANDY SCHULMAN, MS, OD, FCOVD Behavioral Optometrist Norwalk: 203.840.1991 vtotWorks.com VisionworksVT@aol.com Trumbull: 203.268.8852 TLTC.org Schulman@tltc.org

Dr. Schulman specializes in vision therapy, pediatrics, learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism, TBI/stroke, and preventative and alternative vision care. She also practices Iridology, the study of the iris.

Gain insights into your physical, emotional and spiritual being through this unique reading.

INTERFAITH MINISTRY REV. KAREN S. JUDD, LCSW

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

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

INTUITIVE GUIDE JOAN CARRA

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

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

Life Coach Lisa Meade, PhD

WomenWithinsight.com 203.445.0117 Lisa@WomenWithinsight.com Spiritual Life Coaching incorporates the structure and direction of personal life coaching with a foundation in spiritual practices, intentions and insights.

Contact to learn more. See ad pg 18.

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

Robin has been providing massage and Reiki for over 15 years. Specializing in Swedish, Pregnancy, Trigger Point, Injuries and Infant/Child Massage Instruction. Sessions are individualized to meet your needs. See ad pg 16.

MEDICAL DOCTOR HENRY C. SOBO, MD

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

See ad pg 17.

Michael E. Doyle, MD

Conventional & Alternative Medicine 22 5th St Suite 201 Stamford, CT 06905.

203.324.4747 Specializing in Natural and Alternative approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness. Hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad pg 26.

RIVERSIDE OB/GYN

Russell Turk, MD Karen Zino, MD 1200 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 203.637.3337 Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology is a fullservice medical practice incorporating traditional and holistic approaches to women’s health. The practice includes two OB/GYN’s and a naturopathic physician. See ad pg 35.

Natural Healthcare WORDEN WELLNESS CENTER

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN WELLNESS INSTITUTE

41 Kenosia Ave, Danbury 203.748.8093 Healing the Whole Person

Combining natural health treatments, chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutrition to relieve pain and restore the body to optimal health and balance. See ad pg 17.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN

Marvin P. Schweitzer, ND 1 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203.847.2788 DrMarvinSchweitzer.com Family Health Care using all natural therapies for 25 years.

Acupuncture, Bio-Identical Hormones, Homeopathy, Chinese/ Western Herbs, Allergy/Toxin Testing, Oxygen Therapy, Meridian Stress Assessment, Nutrition/ Enzyme Therapies. See ad pg 2.

Debra Gibson, ND

158 Danbury Road, Suite 8 Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.431.4443

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Natural family healthcare using nutrition and biochemistry; herbal, homeopathic, and energetic medicine; lifestyle transformation and detoxification, to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit. See ad pg 33.

Gary S. Gruber, ND

Family and Environmental Medicine 68 Old Stamford Road New Canaan, CT 06840 203.966.6360 ScienceMeetsNature.com “Where science meets nature with compassion.” Do you struggle with allergies, pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart or circulatory problems? Difficulty losing weight? Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or cancer? I have effective therapies for patients just like you. Family and Environmental Medicine for men, women, and children.

Dr. Marina Yanover, ND, LAc 1300 Post Road East, Westport 203.255.5005 BigAppleHealth.com

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 P h o t o t h e r a p y, F u n c t i o n a l Medicine, Herbal Medicine, H o m e o p a t h y, H o r m o n a l Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, RealTime EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies.

See ad pg 4.

Nutrition

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.

FixEat Nutrition and Health Services LLC

Naturopathic Health Center, LLC

Mindy Kannon, CHHC

2 locations: Shelton and Sandy Hook/Newtown 203.922.0029 NaturoHealthCenter.com Dr. Carolyn Graham, RN, ND Dr. Alice Bell, MS, ND We work with patients having a variety of illnesses from Lyme disease to cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune diseases to the common cold.

Our specialties include environmental medicine, detoxification, nutritional therapy, FirstLine Therapy® and preventative medicine. See ad pg 37.

Riverside 203.940.1948 Info@FixEat.com FixEat.com At FixEat, we provide expert nutrition counseling tailored to your needs. General health, weight management, chronic disease, childhood, pregnancy, PCOS and more. Visit FixEat.com.

Stamford, CT 203.210.7462 MindyKannon.com

Achieve digestive health and your ideal weight with nutritional coaching. Offering cooking classes, personal chef services and health seminars for businesses. See ad pg 20.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY DENI WEBER, MA, LPC, D-CEP

Personal Chef Service Eliana Grubel, CHC 203.559.8946 ElyGrubel@gmail.com

Provides nutritious meals customized to fit your dietary needs and prepared by a trained professional. Includes menu planning, shopping, prep, packing and cleanning. Free consultation.

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Osteopathic Wellness Center, LLC David L Johnston, DO Lisa Preston, DO 158 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.9915 OsteopathicWellness.net

Gentle, Natural, Handson Osteopathic Medical Care for Infants, Children & Adults. Children’s Health and Development, Birth Trauma, Musculoskeletal Pain and Injuries, Nutrition and Wellness Counseling, Stress Reduction, Immune Support, Allergies. Most Major Insurances Accepted.

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

Maria C. Castillo, MSW, LCSW

238 Monroe Tpke. Suite B Monroe, CT 06468 203.445.8966 LifeBetweenLivesTherapy.com Msisi@AOL.com Past Life Regression, trained by Brian Weiss, MD. Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy, trained by TNI and Michael Newton, PhD. Traditional psychotherapy with a spiritual approach; Reiki. Connect with your soul self and let your inner wisdom guide you.

Robin Ordan, LCSW

PSYCHOTHERAPY CAROLINE J. TEMPLE, MSW, LCSW Offices in Fairfield and Norwalk 203.866.9333; CTemple38@Yahoo.com MyWiseWoman.com

psychology.

Holistic Psychotherapist Comprehensive Energy Psychology Fairfield County DeniWeber.com 203.544.6094

A Holistic Psychotherapist, Caroline offers a safe, supportive partnership for inner healing and change, tending to the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of women through therapy, coaching, Reiki, and energy

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 pg 33.

STACY RAYMOND, Psy.D

Clinical Psychologist for men and women Ridgefield, CT 203.438.4080 DrStacyRaymond.com Dr. Raymond offers traditional and alternative approaches to depression, anxiety and recovery from trauma. Energy psychology techniques (EMDR, HeartMath(R), EFT). Mind-body-spirit perspective of physical and/or emotional illness.

Discover self-acceptance and begin to heal.

Children need models rather than critics. ~Joseph Joubert

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

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

All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques.

HEALING HANDS

Jessica C. Hunter ~ Usui Reiki Practitioner 203.522.2673 Fairfield, CT HunterHealingHands.com Your well-being is my spiritual goal! Contact me to experience a personal Reiki session in your own home - I will travel to you! Certified & insured.

TURNING POINT REIKI, LLC

JoAnn Duncan, MS, RMT Reiki Master Ridgefield, CT 203.438.3050 TurningPointReiki.com JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki and IET sessions.

Specializing in care for individuals with Cancer, Lyme disease and Back Pain. All Reiki levels taught.

WELLNESS JANET LUONGO, MSEd, CHC, LE

Integrative Health & Lifestyle Educator 203.846.2642; Info@Nourish-Flourish.org Book your time at JanetLuongo.com Boost energy, drop fat, sleep well, improve health naturally.

Therapeutic lifestyle changes.

Relax through yoga, express your vision and true self. Individual/ group coaching and presentations.

PROMINDFUL, INC. Stamford, CT, USA ProMindful.org 203.274.6024

ProMindful is a non-profit organization offering integrative practices including yoga, meditation, and holistic nutrition services. We work in collaboration with existing teachers and organizations to provide scholarships, lectures, classes, workshops, publications, recordings, and broadcasts.

Attention:

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Sufferers You Are Invited to a Free Lecture on September 7 Dr. Scott Bender will be hosting a free lecture introducing a highly effective, painless and nonsurgical solution for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain.

He will be discussing the recently published research paper in the Journal Brain Injury, and upcoming research by the Trauma Research Foundation. In his research, he discusses a little known chiropractic procedure called Atlas Orthogonal which can give the promise of hope, and healing to chronic pain sufferers.

Dr. Bender first discovered the amazing healing potential of the Atlas Orthogonal procedure as a patient while attending Chiropractic College in Atlanta. While in school, Dr. Bender suffered a serious injury. He tried every available traditional chiropractic procedure available, but still suffered with horrible neck, and lower back pain. After a year of constant, and severe pain, Dr. Bender met a doctor who changed his life. This doctor specialized in an advanced spinal correction procedure called AO. Immediately after the first visit, Dr. Bender began to feel the amazing results under Atlas Orthogonal care. His body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that plagued him now quickly left his body. At that moment, Dr. Bender realized he had found his Life Purpose.

Upon graduation, Dr. Bender trained as an intern with several of the most respected AO doctors in the country. Two years later, he moved to Connecticut, and in 1997, opened his own Atlas Orthogonal office in Stamford. Almost 14 years later, CT Spine and Health Center has become the busiest AO office in the northeast, attracting patients from all over the world. Dr. Bender’s office is a state of the art facility with all of the most advanced diagnostic equipment available necessary to perform the AO procedure.

In the last 14 years, Dr. Bender has successfully treated hundreds of patients with Fibromyalgia, and Severe Chronic Pain. The AO procedure is completely painless, and with no side-effects.

This free lecture is limited to only those people that are Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain sufferers.

Seating is limited. Refreshments served.

If you qualify, please call 203.967.8888 to reserve your space, and learn more about how to:

Regain your health, naturally.

Date: Wednesday, September 7th Time: 7:00 pm Place: Greenwich Library

101 West Putnam Ave.

Call For Reservations:

203.967.8888 “Thank you so much for caring enough and having the integrity to be the right kind of doctor that gets to the root cause.

Without caring physicians who listen and aren’t satisfied with the status quo, people like me would go through life being misdiagnosed, put on a needless regimen of drugs, and be living a life of pain and frustration. You are a great doctor!” - Fran Brennan

COnneCTICUT SPIne AnD HeALTH CenTeR UPPeR CeRvICAL HeALTHCARe

Dr. Scott Bender 111 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06905 203.967.8888

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