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contents 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.

14 Ayurveda: Healthy, Beautiful Young and Long Life

by Dr. Jaya Daptardar

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20 Natural & Alternaive Treatments for Ear Infections

by Dr. Risa M. Sloves

22 Staying Healthy

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Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

24 Powerful Energy

Boosters Daily Tips with Staying Power

by Kathleen Barnes

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Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul

by Lisa Marshall

36 House Happiness

Small, Green and Paid For

by Lindsey Blomberg

38 Aging Gracefully

Good Ways to Care for Pets in their Golden Years

by Sandra Murphy

42 Overcome Obstacles to Achievement

Jack Canfield Shares Insights on Creating Success

by Linda Sechrist 4

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7 newsbriefs 12 11 eventspotlight 12 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs 22 healthykids 16 24 healingways 34 inspiration 35 consciouseating 36 greenliving 22 38 naturalpet 40 fitbody 42 wisewords 44 calendar 47 classifieds 50 resourceguide

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Many of our readers are familiar with the Law of Attraction, but more from an individual perspective of how to attract more of what we want into our own lives. But what if we shifted that perspective to consider the contagious impact of how our conCarolyn Aversano sciously positive choices could result in a widespread, worldwide “epidemic” of security, peace, food and self-worth for all? A lofty notion, I know, but is it really any loftier than placing all our faith in the election of one man or one congress or a handful of world leaders, rather than the consciously collective power of millions? It’s a seed that’s been planted in my own mind over the past few months and so I share it with you.

Every action, intention, thought and spoken word has a consequence. So when we radiate joy, peace, love, and abundance we literally radiate that positive energy to the people, the businesses, the community, and the planet that we surround ourselves in. Conversely, when we let feelings of fear, anger, frustration, despair, or even boredom eat away at us, that negative energy casts a darkness over others – not just in the obvious sense that one’s negative energy puts a damper on another, but in a much larger sense: that negative energy blocks positive energy from reaching those it is intended for. Our individual energy then – radiating from every choice we make - is both highly contagious and highly dependent upon each other. It’s a powerful thought, and it puts the power squarely in our hands to create positive change in our own lives and in the world.

On a practical level, one way to significantly increase the positive vibrations within our own lives (to spread onto others) is to look at our largest block of time spent.

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n support of artists in Fairfield County and the surrounding area, iFloat, the east coast’s largest floatation center, is offering three complimentary float sessions in exchange for a float-inspired work of art.

The art will be displayed and sold at iFloat.

All proceeds will be donated to a local charity collectively chosen by participating artists. The program ends December 31.

Floating or floatation therapy is the process of being effortlessly suspended in warm water, due to a high concentration of Epsom salt. The chamber has no light and almost no sound. Isolating the mind and body from external stimulation slows the mind to theta and delta brain wave frequencies. Floating relieves stress, enhances creativity, and improves one’s overall wellness.

Many iFloat clients comment on how floating allows them to be in a slow state of mind they haven’t accessed in many years. “Recently, a client finished a ninety minute floating session and I asked him how it went,” says David Conneely, co-owner of iFloat. “He proceeded to recite a two minute poem filled with insight and imagery that seemed to surprise even him. When he finished he said, “That was my float.”” iFloat is located at 163 Main Street, Westport. For more information about the iFloat Artist Program, contact David Conneely 203.226.7378 or email David@iFloatSpa.net. See ad pg 8.

Move2Wellness Steps Up to New Location

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tep Up! These are the first words you hear before you walk the 2000 degree hot coals at a Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within (UPW) event. That’s what Rob Young, director of Move2Wellness, heard and that’s what he did. After recently attending the San Jose UPW conference, he credits his new found resilience with just taking that first step.

Faced with the need to move his popular and serene location and subsequent relocation, Young has stepped it up. Now located in the heart of Ridgefield at 470 Main Street, Move2wellness has renewed its commitment to providing the best therapies and practices in Fairfield County. With its new location comes a new web site and overall new look. Remaining are its steadfast supporters and practitioners bolstered by a new group of therapists. Young Move2Wellness New Location also points out he will be offering additional meditation and wellness classes led by local health professionals. “Move2wellness guarantees it will be there to help you step up,” he says.

Move2Wellness Massage Therapy and Wellness Center is located at 470 Main Street, Suite 304, Ridgefield. 203.403.2522. Move2Wellness.com. See ad pg 10.

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Local Donor Supports Habitat for Humanity and American Made

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ohn DeMattia of Fairfield, bought his first house, a duplex in Bridgeport, at age 22. He had just completed his military service and was able to secure a veteran’s loan with a $500 down payment. Now he and his company, NAPA Auto Parts of Bridgeport and Fairfield, John and Connie DeMattia, are helping to make it posoutside the house on Waldorf sible for another family to Avenue with future homeowners improve their circumstancJorge and Edith Maldonado. es by supporting Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat CFC). Specifically he is helping to fund a home on Waldorf Avenue, one of 7 Habitat CFC homes currently under construction in Black Rock and on Bridgeport’s East Side. DeMattia grew up directly across the street from where the Waldorf Avenue Habitat CFC home is being built. His family rented one floor of the 3-family home that his maternal grandmother was able to purchase by working hard, cleaning homes and an apartment building.

“It was a stepping stone neighborhood,” DeMattia said. “Families started out there and then transitioned on as their

circumstances improved. It’s very nostalgic for me to be able to help another family move ahead through home ownership on Waldorf Avenue.”

One condition of DeMattia’s support is that Habitat CFC increase the amount of American made materials it uses to construct the home. He was motivated by economist-turnedbuilder Anders Lewnedal’s concept of increasing the usage of U.S.-made materials by at least 5%. Lewendal maintains that if every builder bought just 5% more US-made materials, 220,000 jobs would be created.

“It’s just not the same as it used to be,” DeMattia said. “The opportunities for people to work in solid blue collar jobs just aren’t here anymore. This seemed like a great way to support an organization that helps families get ahead and also create awareness of the need to restore manufacturing jobs here in the U.S.” John and his wife, Connie have been long term supporters of Habitat CFC, particularly its Women Build program. For years, Connie served on Habitat CFC’s Board of Directors and led Women Build, the goal of which is to empower women to help others by teaching them construction skills. Women then apply their newly learned knowledge by building homes for deserving, working low income mothers and their families. Now Connie ensures that every new Habitat home has well outfitted closets that make it easy for homeowners to stay organized.

For more information about Habitat CFC or to make a donation call 203.333.2642 or visit HabitatCFC.org. For more information about the American Made movement visit abcnews.go.com/WN/MadeInAmerica/. Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County also operates a ReStore which accepts donations of new and used furniture, building materials and appliances and sells them, generating funds that are used to build affordable homes. To donate items visit the ReStore’s website at FairfieldCountyReStore.org or call 203.383.4358. See ad pg 52.

What is floating?

It is superior body/mind relaxation because the body is suspended in warm water with a high concentration of Epsom salt. There is no light and almost no sound.

What are the benefits?

Floating enhances slower brain wave frequencies.

This helps people reduce stress, enhance creativity and insight, improve sleep, strengthen relationships, and reduce chronic pain.

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Shanti Mission, or “Peace Mission” is a registered charity with the sole goal of creating an age of peace on earth. Shanti Mission was started by well-known spiritual teacher, speaker and living Guru, Shakti Durga. The organization focuses on the peaceful transformation of people and social institutions into their highest potential.

Finding Feathers founder Denise Lamoureux says, “Shanti Mission is incredible and unlike any other group. The healing power of these individuals is unsurpassed. When I first met Shakti Durga, I had just shattered my arm and was in intense pain from the healing process. After attending a Satsang led

by Shakti Durga, I didn’t need any pain medication. It was a mind blowing experience.”

Shanti Mission offers many services and workshops. All services, with the exception of private healing sessions, are run by donation. The private healing sessions, known as ‘Ignite Your Spirit’ healings are a non-touch energy healing used to treat emotional and physical issues.

Also offered weekly is a Thursday evening Satsang Meditation and Blessings. These Satsang meditations are unique and beautiful events filled with music, singing, powerful healing energy and peace. Ms. Lamoureux states, “The Satsang and Blessings are really a wonderful way to introduce yourself to Shanti Mission. It is not your ‘typical’ meditation and really worth a try.”

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Yoga for Everybody Expands Again

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oga for Everybody has opened a new training annex that will allow for more workshops, teacher trainings, and special engagements. The Yoga for Everybody Training Annex is located at 63 Unquowa Road, just down the road from the main studio. The Training Annex will also be available for rent for speaking events, conferences, and workshops.

Yoga for Everybody has been voted Best Yoga Studio in Fairfield County 8 years in a row. Its sunny, quiet studio is conveniently located in downtown Fairfield and offers a variety of classes 7 days a week, from introduction to yoga, mixed level classes, prenatal and postnatal classes, Kundalini yoga, yoga teacher trainings, as well as workshops and specialty classes.

Yoga for Everybody (the main studio) is located at 27 Unquowa Road in Fairfield. The new Yoga for Everybody Training Annex is at 63 Unquowa Road in The Galleria building (entrance is on Donnelly Walk). For more information visit Yoga4Everybody.net or call 203.254.YOGA.

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eventspotlight CORE Wellness Holistic Fair, Saturday December 1

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ORE Wellness has joined the business community of Stamford.

Located at 27 Strawberry Hill Avenue, CORE Wellness invites the public to meet its practitioners at a Holistic Wellness Fair on Saturday, December 1. The fair is an opportunity to experience the modalities offered at CORE Wellness, coupled with holiday shopping including jewelry, unique gifts, and certificates for wellness packages in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The founder of CORE Wellness, Purim King, LCSW, is a master healer and teacher. Her unique and dynamic approach to wellness has helped clients overcome physical disease, emotional and relational difficulties, transform careers, and overcome financial challenges. CORE Wellness offers classes in meditation, healing modalities, Tai Chi, and individual therapy, healings and more.

“CORE Wellness aspires to create a community that celebrates diversity and promotes individual and group higher consciousness, respect, and creativity. Our practitioners take a holistic and complimentary approach to wellness. Come join us and experience the difference. Healing begins with a willingness to change and all change begins with awareness. CORE Wellness’ mission is to empower individuals to live mindfully, and to have a better Quality of Life”, says King.

The Holistic Wellness Fair will be held at 27 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Suite 202, Stamford from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit CoreWellnessCT.com. See ad pg 17.

Awaken Wellness Fair Returns November 11

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n November 11, the Awaken Wellness Fair returns to the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown, NY, where more than 100 speakers, practitioners, intuitives and vendors will showcase their alternative wellness techniques.

“We’ve grown a lot in the past decade, attracting nearly 1,000 guests to this semiannual event,” says facilitator Paula Caracappa, founder of the PPC Group, LLC. “Our mission has always been the same: to educate people in the very best and latest ways to achieve wellness of body, mind and spirit.”

Among the exhibitors will be Christine DiDomenico, offering instruction in “Running the Bars,” a noninvasive energy process using light touch to promote a sense of calm and positivity. Rejuvenation Café will offer life-enhancing products like Mimi’s Natural teas and condiments, EMF protection devices, and intelligent water systems. Susan Lasky, a productivity coach, ADD/ADHD strategist and professional organizer, will chat with visitors about their organizational challenges and give a 10:15 a.m. talk on “The 7-Step PowerPlan to Action.” Psychic medium and author Lisa Ann from Spiritquest Healing Center also will have a table and give a presentation. Her specialties include intuitive healing, past-life regression and guided meditation.

The fair launches Caracappa’s second decade of creating community wellness events. “My mission is to educate the general public about the many effective and varied wellness practices that are available to them, from ancient practices to cutting-edge technology,” she says. In December, her PPC Group will offer another event, “An Evening for Goddesses.”

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets or more info, visit AwakenFair.com. See ad pg 16.

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Cranberry Juice Yields Knockout Punch

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hen scientific studies first provided evidence that cranberries are a powerful agent in fighting urinary tract infections (UTI), the supplement industry was fast to react by putting cranberry pills and extracts on the market. But are they as effective as drinking cranberry juice or eating the sauce?

Recent analysis by Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers answers. The researchers tested proanthocyanidins (PAC), a group of flavonoids found in cranberries and thought to be what gives the juice its infection-fighting properties, offering hope that these could translate into an effective extract.

However, the report concluded that cranberry juice itself is far better at preventing biofilm formation—the precursor of infection—than PACs alone.

The virulent form of E. coli bacteria that is the cause of most UTIs is covered with small, hair-like projections, known as fimbriae, which act like hooks and latch onto cells that line the urinary tract. When enough bacteria adhere to the cells, they form a biofilm that leads to infection. Cranberry juice prevented the bacteria from forming this biofilm, while PACs alone were not as effective.

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ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome— linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease— affects 25 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection.

Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.

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ew research reveals that diet may make a difference in reducing the risk of developing the most common form of dementia, known as Alzheimer’s disease. A study published by the American Academy of Neurology suggests that eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be related to lower blood levels of a problematic protein called beta-amyloid associated with Alzheimer’s and memory problems.

For the study, 1,219 people older than 65 and free of dementia provided information about their diets for an average of 1.2 years before their blood was tested for beta-amyloid. Researchers looked specifically at 10 nutrients, including saturated fatty acids; omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids; mono-unsaturated fatty acids; vitamins E, C, B12 and D; beta-carotene; and folate. The scientists found that higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids corresponded to lower blood beta-amyloid levels.

Particularly, those consuming just one gram more than other study subjects’ average daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids experienced a 20 to 30 percent decrease in beta-amyloid levels in the blood. One gram of omega-3s can be obtained by eating half a salmon fillet, once a week. Other foods that contain healthy omega-3s are flax seeds, almonds, walnuts and walnut oil, tuna and sardines and in small amounts, vegetables like Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach and salad greens.

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o keep the holidays merry, rather than moody, check labels when stocking the pantry and avoid products containing trans fatty acids, which not only contribute to insulin resistance, inflammation and heart disease, but also exacerbate mood swings.

After studying nearly 1,000 men and women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, researchers at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFA) was significantly associated with greater aggression and irritability.

The study, led by Associate Professor Dr. Beatrice Golomb, provides the first evidence linking dTFA with adverse behaviors, ranging from impatience to overt aggression. Analysis of participants’ baseline dietary information and behavioral assessments were adjusted for sex, age, education and use of alcohol or tobacco products.

The new finding strengthens health experts’ recommendations to avoid eating products like margarines, shortenings and prepared foods that contain trans fats and to steer clear of serving them in schools and other institutions.

Source: PLoS One

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“May all be happy.

May all enjoy good health and freedom from disease.

May all have prosperity and good luck.

May none suffer or fall on evil or unfavorable days.” ~ Hindu Prayer

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AYURVEDA:

Healthy, Beautiful, Young and Long Life

by Dr. Jaya Daptardar

yurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning “the science of life and longevity.” It is an ancient natural system of holistic health and healing that has been practiced in India for thousands of years. Ayurveda encompasses diet/nutrition, lifestyle, exercise (yoga), relaxation, meditation, breathing practices and medicinal herbs, along with cleaning and rejuvenation for healing body, mind and spirit. The objective of this science is to maintain the well-being of a healthy person and heal the disease of an unhealthy person. Many modern healing modalities (including western medicine) have roots in Ayurvedic philosophy and practice.

Ayurveda is not only a science but also a way of leading a wholesome, balanced life. Swasthawratta is a special section of Ayurveda which deals with the science of healthy living.

It means “the regime of abiding in one’s own nature” and involves certain practices to ensure vitality and longevity.

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ship between each individual and the environment, it focuses on fine-tuning your daily routines in concert with nature’s seasonal changes. In Ayurveda there are principles to follow which, when observed each day, help you maintain proper well-being of body and mind.

According to the wisdom and practices of Swasthavratta, the day should start by eliminating the colon and bladder at the time of sunrise, followed by the cleaning of eyes, ears and mouth. Morning exercise, breathing, yoga and massage are recommended as these help rejuvenate your body and mind (as well as eliminating stress). Having a bath is suggested after exercise. Consumption of a healthy diet is important.

All meals, including breakfast, should be in accordance with season and body type. Lunch is recommended at or before afternoon. Dinner is suggested in early evening. Exercise immediately following a meal is not recommended. Leaving space for digestion is important, so it is prudent to stop eating before your stomach becomes full. Relaxing and meditating are encouraged before bedtime to ensure more peaceful sleep. It is advised that each person maintain regular sleeping hours and wake up at sunrise.

According to writings and studies about Ayurveda, those who follow the daily routines and eat according to their body type and in tandem with the seasons are less stressed and more holistically nourished and content. Ayurveda also believes in detoxification of the body in cases of sickness, seasonal changes or as recommended by an Ayurvedic physician with whom you are working toward enhanced wellness.

If you consider job atmospheres (or even societies) that are well organized and in which workers maintain good conduct by following certain social rules and regulations, you tend to see high productivity, strong community and resulting successes. These can include workers’ (citizens’) greater physical and emotional well-being, in addition to higher revenues and a healthier overall environment for the organization (or culture). It sets a positive cycle in motion so that great things can be achieved and maintained. So it is with the disciplined behaviors of Ayurveda’s Swasthavritta, a form of preventive medicine that enables your body and mind to sustain a more healthful and disease-free life.

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African Savannas Hold Clues to Drought Relief This year, much of the United States has experienced the most severe drought since the 1950s, prompting governors to declare emergency conditions. There is no guarantee that the crisis will be alleviated, but new research points to a way that farmers may be better able to cope.

In the hotter, drier climate of the semiarid African savanna, flowing between the Atlantic Ocean and Red Sea, farmers have successfully fought back an expanding Sahara Desert and turned once dry, uncultivated scrub into highly productive farmland. The key to success is allowing trees to grow where they once cut them down, and adopting agricultural techniques that take full advantage of scarce water resources.

Experts claim that today’s American farmers should recognize the benefits that trees can bring to even the most arid plots of land. Chris Reij, a sustainable land management specialist at Free University Amsterdam, who has worked in Africa since 1978, observes, “Given the situation in the U.S. corn belt, these practices might help farmers in Kansas and Iowa adapt to more extreme weather and help make their crops more resistant to drought.”

Adding more trees, planted in rows between crops or bordering fields, could provide many of the same benefits found in Africa: improved soil and water quality and windbreaks that keep dry topsoil from going airborne. Fallen leaves and twigs inject nutrients into the soil, reducing the need for expensive fertilizers that can also pollute nearby streams or wells. Trees cool temperatures on a local scale, trap carbon and clean the air. Their roots are natural filters between fields and waterways and can help keep soil moist.

Plus, tree fruits and nuts provide food for farm animals and wildlife. It’s an Early American agriculture tradition worth revisiting.

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Loving It

Eco-Gyms

Mike Roberts, once the president and CEO of McDonald’s, has co-founded Lyfe Kitchen, a restaurant chain that aims to serve healthy food on a fastfood scale. The acronym Lyfe stands for Love Your Food Everyday, and the food is made without butter, cream, white sugar, white flour, high-fructose corn syrup, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), trans fats or additives.

He foresees hundreds of the alternative bistros opening across the country, all serving locally sourced, sustainable gourmet meals with the efficiency and economy usually found in a fast-food chain. With free-range chicken; burgers from grass-fed, humanely raised cattle; roasted kabocha squash; beet and rice salad and Napa cabbage salad, costs are expected to be pricey at first, but decrease as more locations are added.

A new crop of environmentally conscious gyms and fitness centers are adopting practices to save energy by adding electricitygenerating workout equipment and using other strategies to reduce environmental impacts. It’s known as the green gym movement, which continues to grow and innovate.

The Los Angeles Times reports that members of AC4 Fitness, in Goleta, California, generate power and feed it back to the grid every time they step on a treadmill or elliptical. They also bring their own refillable bottles and have access to a hydration station that provides free water, filtered by reverse osmosis. Patrons can store their belongings in lockers made from recycled plastic. The Greenasium Fitness Studio, in Encinitas, California, sports floors covered with mats made from recycled tires, and their dumbbells are used and refurbished.

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Meatless Traditions Replace Turkey Day

Across America, millions of people will celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with a new, more compassionate and life-affirming tradition that eschews killing and eating animals. Citing factors that include torturous breeding and production practices, health risks posed by additives and adulteration, and the ethics of animal killing, Gentle Thanksgiving has become a Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) annual campaign. Families are encouraged to prepare a whole vegetarian or vegan meal to commemorate the traditional occasion of communal sharing and abundance. Soybased mock turkeys are widely available, as well as a cornucopia of meat-free recipes.

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The U.S. Department of the Interior has rules governing nonproducing Students Thirst for ocean oil rigs: They must be torn Eco-Knowledge down after a certain period of time.

As part of its 25th EnviWhat sounds like a sensible policy to rothon, a competition deter oil companies from abandonfor students across the ing idle rigs is now being reconsidUnited States to test their ered as the growing depletion of knowledge on environnatural reefs may give them a new mental issues, a survey purpose as artificial reefs. commissioned by Canon Below the surface at one U.S.A. and conducted online by Harris Interactive found 30-year-old rig in the Gulf of that a majority of 14-to-18-year-olds looking for information Mexico, corals, sea fans and sponges cover a maze of pipes. about the environment seek it outside of the classroom. Data Schools of jack and snapper, solitary grouper and barracuda also indicate that teens believe environmental issues will circle in its shadows and eco-dive boats periodically stop have an impact on their lives in the future and want to know at the enormous structure, where dolphins, sea turtles and more about them. sharks are often spotted.

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Seventy-five percent of all of the teens surveyed believe of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking recognition that humans have a major impact on climate change. The of offshore platforms as essential fish habitats. To ease liability top three environmental changes that they fear will impact concerns and help insure and maintain structures to be spared their quality of life are poor air quality (66 percent), global such removal, John Hoffman, chief executive of Black Elk warming (61 percent) and poor solid waste management (59 Energy, an oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas, has percent). Other major areas of concern are deforestation, founded a nonprofit organization, Save the Blue. water shortages and energy availability.

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Natural & Alternative Treatments for Ear Infections

by Dr. Risa M. Sloves

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hy does my child keep getting ear infections?” is perhaps one of the most common questions a pediatric health care provider is bound to hear at the beginning of “cold and flu season”.

Middle ear infections (known as otitis media) are the number-one reason parents bring their children to the doctor and, unfortunately, over the last decade, the number of children with earaches has risen sharply.

Approximately $8 billion is spent annually on conventional medical treatments for OM including antibiotics, antihistamines, and surgical insertion of “ear tubes”. However, several studies have shown that for most children, 20

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drugs and surgery are not only ineffective, but these costly measures may actually predispose children to recurrences of OM. In fact, a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that children who took amoxicillin (the pink, bubble-gum flavored and most commonly prescribed antibiotic for ear infections) for chronic ear infections were 2 to 6 times more likely to have a recurrence of their ear infection than those who received a sugar pill. And, ongoing studies at the University of Pittsburgh suggest that only about 1 out of 7 children with otitis media should receive a prescription for an antibiotic.

An earache develops when the tissue

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lining the middle ear or eustachian tube swells causing the opening of the eustachian tube to become obstructed, thus preventing the middle ear from draining properly. As inflammation continues, the production of fluid increases and exerts pressure on the pain-sensitive structures of the middle ear. The obstruction that occurs may be due to physical or mechanical means. Swollen tonsils or adenoids which may be caused or aggravated by allergies are one of the most commonly encountered mechanical types of blockages. Biomechanical obstruction such as abnormal structure or function of the skull, the jaw, and especially the bones of the neck, can contribute to and often cause the development of ear infections.

These biomechanical problems often develop due to positioning problems in-utero, due to birth trauma, or following a prolonged or difficult labor and delivery, which may in turn result in swelling, muscle spasm, decreased circulation, decreased motion, and even misalignment of the spinal bones in the neck relative to one another (called a subluxation). Believe it or not, these effects can go undetected for months or years unless your child has a chiropractic check-up.

In fact, Gottfried Gutmann, MD, one of Europe’s most prominent researchers in the field of physical medicine, has found that one of the most common consequences of these upper neck “subluxations” is an increased susceptibility to ear, nose and throat infections. These findings are so significant to the overall health of infants and children, that Dr. Guttman recommends that examination of the upper part of the neck be mandatory after every difficult birth, and with regard to recurrent infections “...the success of adjustment overshadows every other type of treatment, especially the pharmaceutical approach.”

After sleepless nights and the pain of recurring ear infections, you may be trying to get your child off the antibiotic merry-go-round. The following are some helpful hints to dealing with ear infections:

1. Have your child checked for spinal subluxations by a Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractor. If subluxations are present, a gentle adjustment (often with only a fingertip) can be performed to correct this condition. Numerous studies have proven chiropractic care to be extremely beneficial in relieving the causes of ear infections and eliminating recurrent infections.

2. Children suffering from chronic ear infections often have allergies most commonly to dairy, wheat, eggs, chocolate, citrus, corn, soy, peanuts/nuts, shellfish, sugar, and yeast.

New, non-invasive diagnostic and treatment methods such as the BioSET Allergy Elimination Technique are very effective in permanently eliminating allergies without medication or injections.

3. Breastfeed if at all possible.

4. Avoid exposing your child to smoke.

5. Warmed mullein-garlic oil drops in the ear can help ease pain and inflammation. All remedies should be discussed with an alternative health care practitioner prior to use.

6. Lymphatic drainage massage for the neck and acupressure may help decrease pain and increase fluid drainage from the middle ear and should be reviewed by your physician.

7. Avoid sugar (including fruit juice)-sugar slows down the white blood cells ability to function and fight off infection.

Increase water consumption. Vitamin supplementation can be helpful in improving immune function, but discuss this with your health care provider.

8. A child who has been on antibiotics has experienced a change in the normal bacterial level of the intestine. It is critical to introduce a Probiotic such as Lactobacillus acidophilus or bifidus supplements to restore the normal environment.

These alternative treatments are currently being used successfully to care for children suffering from otitis media. It must be remembered that all children are individuals, and what works for one child may not work for another. Parents should work together with the children’s pediatric physicians and other natural health care providers so that their collaborative efforts will bring about the most effective and least invasive solutions for the number one pediatric health problem in America.

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Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

by Dr. Lauri Grossman

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ith the onset of school, parents are stocking up on essentials, including at-home remedies to help keep kids healthy this winter. Natural Awakenings has compiled several leading experts’ best tips.

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Another helpful resource is Healing Spices: How to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease, by Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, also a Ph.D. and researcher at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston.

Dr. James Balch, a leading natural health expert, urologist and pioneering author in healing nutrition, recommends menus rich in colored fruits and vegetables filled with carotenes. “These foods are potent antioxidants, help with immune function and are involved with the growth and repair of tissues,” he writes. For picky eaters, serve crispy carrot sticks, buttery sweet potatoes and juicy apples.

Nuts and Seeds

Keep crunchy sunflower seeds within easy reach. High in vitamin E, they help children resist the flu and upper respiratory infections. Brazil nuts are good too, because they are high in selenium that keep bacteria and viruses from replicating.

Burke Lennihan, a registered nurse, certified homeopath and author of Your Natural Medicine Cabinet, encourages parents to stock up on garlic, ginger, turmeric and cayenne.

“There’s a reason why [these herbs] are so popular worldwide,” she says, “and it’s not just the flavor. They have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other medicinal properties that modern science is just beginning to document.”

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“Elderberry syrup is great for coughs,” advises Lennihan. “A study done in Israel showed that elderberry extract is as effective against the flu as Tamiflu.”

Fermented Cod Liver Oil

Dr. Deborah Gordon, of Ashland, Oregon (DrDeborahMD.com), recommends that parents use supplements relied on as basics in the home generations ago: “All children benefit from fermented cod liver oil.” Although it tastes bad, it’s one of the most effective immune boosters available in a safe and easily absorbable form.

Vitamin D

While protecting skin from direct sun rays is an ongoing concern, current research shows that many children are deficient in the vitamin D sunshine provides. Gordon advises parents, “Ask your pediatrician to test your children to determine if they need supplements.”

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In Treatment Alternatives for Children, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, who practices at the Whole Child Center, in Oradell, New Jersey, notes: “By adding probiotics to vitamin D supplementation, parents can be even more certain to keep the flu away from their children.”

Homeopathy Help

Lennihan maintains that using homeopathy can stop a child’s nascent cold

before it blossoms fully. “When your son shows signs of lower energy and just wants to lie on the couch, or your daughter has a mild fever and says her throat is a bit scratchy, those are the times for ferrum phosphoricum,” she says. “The 6x potency will keep the cold from ever developing.” Two pellets, three times a day, works well.

If parents miss the early signs of an approaching cold, then arsenicum album is the homeopathic medicine needed. Lennihan holds that it’s the most useful remedy when a child’s nose is running incessantly. She attests that allium cepa [common bulb onion] is a good backup if a child has an itchy nose or raw red skin under it. Both remedies are best given in 30C potency, two to three pellets three times a day for up to three days, to see if symptoms subside.

Chiropractic Care

Dr. Joseph Passanante, a New York City chiropractor, offers insights based on immunology research that has demonstrated a link between the nervous system and regulation of the immune func-

tion. Thus he states, “By aligning the spine and removing nerve interference, chiropractic care enhances immunity, so that good health is maintained.”

Receiving regular gentle adjustments can help children ward off illness more effectively, and they will become more limber from the treatments.

Clean Water

Encourage children to wash their hands regularly and drink plenty of fresh water. The Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, advises drinking water, clear-broth soups or warm lemon water with honey to loosen congestion and prevent dehydration.

Over-the-counter, water-based saline nasal drops and sprays also can help combat stuffiness and congestion.

Plus, unlike nasal decongestants, they are safe and non-irritating, according to Mayo sources. They also note that a saltwater gargle can relieve a sore or scratchy throat.

Chicken Soup

Our grandmothers may have been even

smarter than we thought. Recent studies at The Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, illustrate that chicken soup relieves colds in two ways. It acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the cells that add to inflammation and by speeding the movement of mucus, reduces the time that viruses are in contact with the nose.

Sound Sleep

Dr. Greg Meyer, a Phoenix, Arizona, integrative physician, says the key for parents is to make sure children don’t overexert themselves when they are sick. “Kids need to rest their bodies in order to heal,” he advises. “An extra day of rest can yield a more certain cure and more reliable recovery.” At this point, parents might need some, too. A little tea party or some time cuddled up with a good book might help the whole family feel better.

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Many Americans occasionally complain of having a lack of energy, and for some it’s a daily experience. Low energy levels can arise from a number of underlying factors, but poor diet and ongoing stress are the most likely culprits.

A consistently healthy diet can be the missing key ingredient to maintaining high energy in the long term, along with avoiding short-term energy dips.

A diet featuring antioxidant-rich vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, low-fat proteins and healthy fats will not only keep energy levels high, it’s also essential to long-term health, according to Dr. Christine Gerbstadt, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

“If you think of getting energy from a cup of coffee or a candy bar,

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understand that it’s just a quick boost that doesn’t last long,” advises Gerbstadt, author of The Doctor’s Detox Diet. “The kind of energy you get from complex carbs and whole grains will stay with you.”

Adding a little protein, like a piece of low-fat cheese or a dollop of peanut butter on a whole grain cracker, will keep energy steady for even longer, starting with breakfast.

Gerbstadt further notes that a midafternoon energy drop may be due to a blood sugar dip. The carb/protein plan also works well at these times, or a cup

of green tea might energy booster, Taking small breaks just hit the spot. does double duty from the workday can “Green tea does in moderating deliver some cafhelp increase energy and stress, according feine, but it has litto the experts. refocus attention on the Gordon’s prime erally hundreds of antioxidants, like tasks at hand. Getting away recommendation epigallocatechin for vanquishing it gallate (EGCG), from the computer screen is a combination that boost metaboof exercise and to weed the garden for lism and stoke the emotional balancmetabolic fires,” ing: “You can’t be 10 minutes or taking a she says. under stress and quick turn around the

Plus, because thankful at the most people have block can quickly reverse same time,” he less-than-perfect says. “So take a an energy slump. diets, certain sup‘thank-you’ walk plements can help every day and get raise energy levels the benefits of the and enhance overall health. Gerbstadt physical exercise, as well as shifting recommends vitamin D for those that emotions to a more positive state.” don’t spend much time in the sun, to

Dr. Judith Orloff, author of Positive enhance immune function; fish oil Energy, adds, “Walking meditations for non-fish eaters for heart and brain are joyous exercises in mindfulness, health; and all B-vitamins to support putting one foot in front of the other everyone’s natural energy production. and being in the now; set your critical mind aside to be replenished by the energy of the air, greenery and nature.

Manage Stress

“I also practice this short medita“Stress is one of the biggest energy zaption throughout the day to calm myself pers of physical, emotional and spiritual and become more energized and clear,” energy,” says Jon Gordon, of Jacksonshe says. “For just three minutes, I close ville, Florida, author of The Energy Bus my eyes, focus on my breath and then and consultant to Fortune 500 compaenvision a positive image, such as the nies, sports teams, hospitals and schools night sky reflected in a body of water. on the subject of staying positive.

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Bonus Energy Boosts In her book, Positive Energy, Dr. Judith Orloff offers simple strategies to help keep spirits high. The first is to choose our friends wisely.

Most of us have encountered someone that repeatedly drains our energy and do well to recognize the signs of an “emotional vampire”: “Your eyelids get heavy and you feel like taking a nap,” she says. “Draw boundaries by learning that saying ‘No’ is a complete sentence.”

For friends and relatives that always seem to be in the middle of a crisis: Do not encourage a drama king or queen by asking him or her how they are, advises Orloff. To deal with a chatterbox,“You must politely interrupt, as hard as that skill may be to learn.”

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sector jobs that feed their souls more than their bank accounts. Off-the-clock volunteerism is soaring. Due to working and earning less, people are also consuming less, cooking, sewing and gardening more, rediscovering forgotten passions and relationships and finding new ones in the process.

“When the economy tanked, it prompted a real moment of spiritual awakening for all of us,” observes Sue Frederick, of Boulder, Colorado, a nationally renowned career counselor who also applies her intuitive skills in helping clients like Readnower find their muse. “We are no longer able to hide out behind jobs and benefits that might not have been a good fit for us to begin with. People are remembering their soul’s mission and waking up to the true work they are intended to do.”

At the leading edge of the purposedriven career movement is the millennial generation, now in their 20s through

In the midst of uncertainties, many are asking, “Why am I here?”

Fashion a Passion-Driven Life

Realize Your Purpose and Feed Your Soul

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hree years ago, Cindy Readnower felt as if work was swallowing her life. As a single mom with two sons to support and two franchise restaurants to run in Sarasota, Florida, she routinely would get up at 4 a.m. and go to bed after midnight. She didn’t see enough of her boys. “I never had a free moment to just shut down and think about what I really wanted,” she recalls.

Then the economy collapsed, forcing her to shutter her businesses, file for bankruptcy and consult with a career counselor to plan her next steps. Today, at 57, she’s working as a life coach and business consultant and as she sees it, living the life she is meant to live.

“When you hit hard times and say, ‘My worst fears have come true; what am I going to do now?’ It makes you realize you will only find true success when you follow your passion,” she says.

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Readnower represents what some see as the silver lining in these challenging economic times. At a time of high unemployment, when some can’t find a job and others are working grueling hours to compensate for laid-off coworkers, many Americans are stepping off the corporate hamster wheel and sincerely asking themselves: “What is my purpose here, and how can I realize it?”

Purpose Over Profits

According to a recent study by the nonprofit Encore.org, which helps older Americans pursue more meaningful careers, as many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 have already transitioned into encore careers that combine purpose, passion and a paycheck. Another 31 million would like to.

Meanwhile, surveys show that new college grads are increasingly gravitating toward nonprofit and public

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early 30s. Having come of age amidst the Enron Corporation scandal, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the 2008 economic collapse, they’re graduating from college with a more holistic perspective on what constitutes a good career.

“The decade in which we have matured has been turbulent in almost every dimension,” says John Coleman, 31, a recent graduate of Harvard Business School and co-author of Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders. “This generation is looking at a world that has so many problems and saying, ‘The old opportunities are not there anymore, so we have to create new ones.’ Many are actively seeking more meaning and purpose at work.”

One 2010 survey of 500 MBA students found that when considering a long list of options for what they looked for in a career, they ranked “intellectual challenge” and “opportunity to impact the world” as their first and third priorities, bracketing “compensation” which ranked second.

Another analysis by The New

York Times found that in It is not how often follows, because, “When you choose in favor 2009, 11 percent more much you do, of the things that have the college graduates worked for nonprofits than in the but how much greatest, deepest meaning for you, the universe supprevious year. Accordingly, love you put ports you more than if you Coleman’s book is packed with encouraging examples, into the doing, are just tepid and neutral about something.” from a Harvard MBA stuthat matters. For some, that has dent and a U.S. Marine that meant working fewer hours co-founded a nonprofit ad~ Mother Teresa for less pay, in order to aldressing poverty in Kenya’s low more time for clarifying largest slum to a biomedimeditation, family dinners, volunteering cal engineering grad that launched a at a local shelter, taking a long-yearnedweb-based car-sharing service. for dance class or planning the next

This altruistic, purpose-driven career shift. It has also led to willing career track seems a stark departure trade-offs in buying less and doing from that of the baby boomers, collecmore for oneself. tively referred to as the “me” generation

According to the 2010 MetLife for its materialistic ethos. Yet those that Study of the American Dream, 77 perspecialize in helping people find more cent of Americans now say that achievmeaningful lives say this group curing their big dream comprises improvrently counts among their best and most ing the quality of their lives by strengthfocused customers. ening personal relationships. As for

“We are at a time in the world millennials, 39 percent say they already when it is more socially acceptable have what they need. Also, those that to follow your passions,” says Janet feel growing pressure to buy more and Attwood, whose Passion Test workbetter material possessions has dropped shops—established in 2004—are from 66 percent in 2006 to well below welcoming more people than ever. “In half today. my day, my dad was so freaked out I’d

“Plenty of people have already end up homeless that he sent me to started down this path. They’re growing business school so I would learn how to type. Back then, parents never asked: vegetables, raising chickens and keeping bees. They’re building their own homes, ‘What turns you on?’” often with the help of friends and neigh That’s a shame, remarks Frederick, bors,” writes Boston University Sociolbecause first hints at our purpose often ogy Professor Juliet Schor, Ph.D. bubble up in our youth. “I believe all of

In her groundbreaking book, us know at some point what our gift is, Plenitude: The New Economics of but we often bury it and say, ‘I have to True Wealth, she argues that contrary fit in and get a job with benefits and a good paycheck.’” There is an alternative. to many economists’ assumptions, a shorter work week and smaller economy is better for society as a whole.

Work and Consume Less, More, such a lifestyle, “allows people Live More to build stronger social connections, Attwood stresses that living in line with maintain their physical and mental one’s passion isn’t just about work, health and engage in activities that are noting, “It’s about your relationships and friends, your spirituality and health, more creative and meaningful.” what you consume and where you choose to live…”

She asks clients to write down five life-defining passions (see sidebar) and use them as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or an opportunity, choose in favor of your passion,” she counsels. Attwood has observed firsthand how success

Any Example Proves the Rule

Ever since childhood days of helping her mother make clothing for the family, Juliette Bastian has had a passion for fashion design. Her love of dancing dates back to watching American Bandstand. But when it came to choosing a

Take the Passion Test Make a list of your passions; the 10 or 15 things most critical to your happiness and well-being. Start each entry with, “When my life is ideal, I am … ” (living in a beautiful house in the mountains, working in a job that changes lives, spending plenty of time with my children, etc.)

Don’t worry about how you’ll get there. Just write it down. You become whatever you are committed to.

“People often write down a passion, but if they can’t immediately see how they can manifest it, they erase it and instead write something down that they can easily put their arms around. In other words, they play it safe,” says Janet Attwood, co-author of The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose.

Instead, think big.

Narrow the list to your top five passions.

Write all five passions down on five index cards.

Post passions in places you will routinely see them, such as on the bathroom mirror and refrigerator door; display them prominently on your computer.

Create a vision board (a collage of representations of your passions). “It’s an easy way to keep your attention on the things you really want to grow stronger in your life,” notes Attwood.

Use these priority passions as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or opportunity, choose in favor of your passions,” advises Attwood. Then run to the goal with purpose in every step.

Take the test again every six months, because passions can change and evolve over time.

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This is the true joy of life—being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one.

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~ George Bernard Shaw career, “There was always this trigger that went off in my head that said, ‘You need to make money,’” she explains.

By her mid-40s, this San Dimas, California, resident boasted a six-figure salary and a successful, but not terribly fulfilling career doing accounting and strategic business planning. To indulge her creative side, she created colorful spreadsheets, but it wasn’t enough. “At one point, I acknowledged, ‘I am not happy walking into work anymore,’” recalls Bastian, now 52. “I felt like a hamster on a wheel.”

Seven years ago, she walked out, and with Attwood’s help, set out to find her true callings. “People always think you have to pick just one, but you have passions that run across every aspect of your life,” she says. “I now realize I am a dancer, fashion designer, family person and spiritual woman.”

Bastian begins each week by making a color-coded “strategic plan of action,” making sure to include elements of each of her five passions: financial freedom, exceptional relationships, optimal health, successful business ventures and an alliance with God. That means she’s back in school studying fashion design, and now makes time for dancing, church, family and a part-time career-coaching business.

She says that it has been financially rough at times. But the “sacrifices”—like fewer hair appointments, fancy clothes, meals out and expensive holiday gifts for friends—have been well worth it. “I now have the flexibility, freedom and joy of knowing I am living who Juliette truly is,” she says with a smile. “I know I’ll be taken care of as long as I honor what truly matters to me.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Seek out mentors, young and old, that appear to be living a passionate life and ask them how they reached their life space.

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Major goal: To help clients understand what is important in their life, get more clarity, create a plan to live the life they desire, and learn how to make choices aligned with their passions.

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Make time for a spiritual life. Whether it’s pausing to meditate in the morning or going to church or temple, allow time to reflect upon who you are and what you really want. “If you are not setting aside time to explore these questions, you won’t find the answers,” says John Coleman, author of Passion and Purpose.

If you have the option of working less to pursue other passions, consider it. To save money, think about what you can make, grow or do, rather than pay for. In the process, you may rediscover an old passion.

Let your talents guide you. If you are good at something, the chances are you are passionate about it. Do more of it, and that doesn’t necessarily mean volunteering forever. Consider making a passion into a relevant career. “We are not here to give away our gifts for free and then go to a job we hate,” says career counselor Sue Frederick.

Take baby steps. If you can’t quit your job to follow your passion quite yet, take baby steps. Write a business plan.

Take a class. Start volunteering. Meanwhile, focus on activating passions in other areas of your life. What is one thing you should stop doing, and one thing you can start doing today?

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Grounded in Gratitude Embrace Every Gift Because Each Blessing Counts

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n counting our daily blessings, we find that even uneventful or difficult days possess precious gifts. Consider all the contributions that make it possible for family members to gather for the holidays—the workers that helped construct and maintain the vehicles that brought us here, the house where we come together and the trees that light the fireplace. Consider the food that nourishes us, thanks to the Sun’s energy, Earth’s minerals and rain and the labor of the farmers, processors, truckers, retailers and cooks. Whether or not the holidays fulfill our expectations, we

have much for which to be grateful.

As the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh points out, every blessing is the gift of the whole universe. When we stop and really look, we see that we are supported continuously in countless ways.

Author Roger L’Estrange noted in the 17th century how humans tended to “mistake the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our own industry.” We awaken when the alarm goes off due to the skill of the technology’s engineers, designers, assembly workers, distributors and salespeople. We can

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Our morning spiritual practice is the gift of generations of teachers and writers that observed the truth and shared what they learned. It feels good to be bowled over by each moment of grace and the simplest act of kindness.

Such gratitude flows when we break out of a petty point of view—with its selfcentered expectations and demands—to appreciate that through the labors, intentions and existence of an inconceivably large number of other people, life forms and elements, we have been given the miracle of life, with all its present goodness. This heightened awareness of our connection spontaneously fills us with a joy and gratitude that transforms our experience. Thankfully, gratitude can be cultivated. It simply takes practice in being present to what is being given.

It helps to remain aware of some of the most pernicious obstacles to thankfulness, and one of the most obvious is the failure to notice what we have, including a roof over our head and someone to love. As Joni Mitchell sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” So the first step is to start paying attention to gifts that have always been there, but until now went unnoticed and unappreciated.

We are rich in what counts and never truly alone, because we are always supported by the universe. The 13th-century mystic Meister Eckhart counseled, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.”

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says Rathbun. “It’s not sugar-free, but is organic and gluten-free. Also, Fever-Tree mixers (tonic water, bitter lemon, ginger ale and ginger beer) are all natural— again, not all sugar free—and amazing.

Organic or fresh-squeezed fruit juices also make good mixers. Monin has a sugar-free pomegranate syrup that can substitute for grenadine.”

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Gluten-Free Spirits, Wine and Beer

Rathbun found that small-batch distillers that use local and organic ingredients assure customers that they’re getting the real thing, with no unwanted extras.

Koval, in Chicago, for instance, offers a naturally gluten-free millet whiskey that’s distilled from organic grain, and then aged in oak barrels made in Minnesota, deemed free of even trace amounts of gluten.

Other gluten-free alcoholic beverages can include wines, vodka, tequila, brandy, bourbon and scotch. By contacting the maker or company directly, gluten-free fans can find out more about their beverage of choice. Captain Morgan’s spiced rum, for example, which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit to be designated as gluten-free, is not labeled as such on the bottle.

Gluten-free beers are appropriately labeled and include Sapporo, a Japanese beer brewed from rice; Green’s, a British beer made from a blend of sorghum, buckwheat, millet and brown rice; and O’Brien’s, an Australian beer using a blend of sorghum, millet and rice. Gluten-free beer lovers can also check locally for micro-brewed options.

Special Drinks Help Make a Party Memorable

by Judith Fertig

Musician Dave Matthews’ Dreaming Tree wines of Sonoma County, California, tout lighter bottles for a smaller carbon footprint, labels made of 100 percent recycled paper and sustainably grown corks.

He recently partnered with The Wilderness Society.

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his year, glasses of choice holiday cheer might help everyone feel jollier the morning after, as well as during festive get-togethers. As party hosts or guests, we can stock or bring gluten-free beverages and organic spirits, wines, mixers and cocktails that avoid sugary syrups to help keep our “fa-la-la” spirit going stronger and longer.

Leave it to award-winning author A.J. Rathbun, a Seattlebased wine and spirits expert, to steer us away from ingredients that can turn naughty on those that are nice. He leads us off with some of his favorite beverages.

Organic Spirits

In the category of organic spirits, Rathbun likes Square One organic vodka, Casa Noble tequila and Juniper gin. “Also, if you can find their products,” he advises, “great organic and sustainably made spirit-makers from the state of Washington include Bainbridge Organic Distillery, Side Track Distillery, Sound Spirits and the Woodinville Whiskey Company.”

Organic Wines and Bubbly

“Much like spirits,” Rathbun says, “you may have to do some research on wines and sparkling wines, and then find the finest organic options in your area.” Some good choices for organic wines include Nuova Cappelletta, from Italy’s Piedmont region and Snoqualmie wines from Washington State.

Also, the Organic Wine Company of San Francisco imports a variety of organically produced French Languedoc wines.

For a sparkling wine, Rathbun suggests La Cantina Pizzolato’s prosecco, produced in Italy’s Vento region.

Organic and Low-Sugar Mixers

Keeping the artificial ingredients to a minimum in mixers is important, too. “I strongly suggest Rachel’s Ginger Beer,”

Crafting a Holiday Cocktail

Signature cocktails have become a holiday specialty of Andrea Currie, who recently appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Craft Wars. “A cocktail is kind of like a dessert,” says the San Diego, California, creativity specialist. “You don’t have one every day, and when you do have one, you want it to be really, really good.” Moreover, she adds, “When you make cocktails by hand, you get to control the ingredients.”

Currie blogs and crafts at Hand MakeMyDay.com, with her husband, Cliff. His becoming gluten-free three years ago prompted her to develop her gluten-free Mistletoe Mojito, using rum distilled from sugar cane, rather than grain. Pear juice, fresh strawberries and mint combine for a fresh-tasting and festive concoction.

Signature cocktails can build excitement for holiday gettogethers, notes Rathbun. “Plan on serving only two or three signature drinks, plus having wine, beer and a nice nonalcoholic option,” he suggests. “If you start mentioning these drinks on the invitations to whet people’s appetites, you give your celebration more personality from the get-go and help ensure a memorable holiday party.”

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House Happiness Small, Green and Paid For

by Lindsey Blomberg

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anda Urbanska’s dream home is more cottage than castle.

Despite childhood yearnings for sprawling digs with a lavish pool, her concern for the planet’s welfare and a practical approach to finances has led her to a radically different fantasy: a home that is small, green and paid for.

Owning a smaller home is a “triple hitter,” says the Harvard graduate and author of The Heart of Simple Living: 7 Paths to a Better Life. “With a smaller home, we can pay off the mortgage quicker, use less furniture and have less space to clean and maintain, heat and cool.” Also, less space effects less consumption—

needed more than ever as dwellings have increasingly turned into what Urbanska refers to as suffocating, “sinkholes of stuff, clogging the flow of energy and movement in our lives.”

She predicts, “Once we’ve purged our systems of the excess, the focus will be on creating lives that are dynamic and streamlined, where the carbon cost of a thing is weighed along with its price tag, and where the focus is on usability, rather than ownership.”

The rise of McMansions as part of a runaway “bigger is better” mentality saw the average American house size surge from 983 square feet in 1950 to 2,521 square feet in 2007, reports the National Association of Home Builders

(NAHB). Due to the 2008 recession, many owners were left with upsidedown mortgages, causing newer homes to be more modest in size. Like the notorious sports utility vehicle (SUV) craze, now faded due to steep gas prices, the McMansion trend is quickly declining.

“Today’s entry-level buyer seems to prefer a far simpler presentation than what had been popular with their parents,” observes Heather McCune, former editor-in-chief of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. “I don’t think it would be out of line to characterize it as an anti-McMansion attitude.”

Real estate website Trulia.com recently reported that slightly more than half of Americans say that 1,400 to 2,600 square feet would be their ideal home size. According to the NAHB, nine of 10 builders are planning or constructing smaller homes than in the past. In 2010, the average new home size dropped to 2,377 square feet and by 2015, the average newly built home is predicted to measure just 2,140 square feet. Even in more affluent areas, builders are beginning to construct model homes that are one-third smaller than what they were building just a few years ago.

“‘Small is beautiful’ is back in vogue,” remarks Andrew Gates, a Sotheby’s International Realty real estate broker in Salisbury, Connecticut. “The simplicity aesthetic is more prevalent after what we’ve been through the past few years.”

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home allows reasonable investments toward modern, energy-efficient upgrades like bamboo flooring, water conservation and filtration devices and Energy Star appliances. The National Association of Realtors’ 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that nearly 90 percent of buyers considered heating and cooling bills important, and more than 70 percent wanted high-efficiency appliances.

“As advocates of energy efficiency, we have been encouraged by a change in home buyers’ and homeowners’ attitudes toward energy efficiency,” says Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. With increased energy efficiency comes increased home value; a recent study in The Appraisal Journal indicates that the market value of a home increases by $10 to $25 for every dollar saved on annual fuel bills.

Coinciding with smaller single-family living quarters is a boom in multigenerational homes across the country.

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, as of 2010, 4.4 million homes held three generations or more under one roof, a 15 percent increase from 3.8 millionplus homes just two years earlier. In multigenerational households, the need for expensive daycare is lessened, while grandparents and adult children can also contribute to household income by paying rent. Urbanska, who resides in North Carolina with her 90-year-old mother and 15-year-old son, says, “I’ve been able to save money on both child and elder care while staying close to Mother in her later years.”

The rapid turn toward both financially and environmentally smarter habits looks like it’s here to stay, concludes Michelle Kaufmann, co-author of the acclaimed Prefab Green and a Sausalito, California, architect of eco-friendly homes. She says she is busier than ever, because these concepts are resonating widely. “It’s sad that it took a complete economic meltdown for people to appreciate smaller homes,” she observes, “but at least something good can come from it.”

Lindsey Blomberg is a freelance writer in Sarasota, FL.

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A GING GRACEFULLY Good Ways to Care for Pets in their Golden Years

by Sandra Murphy

We know that animals subjectively age faster than humans. What are the signs and how can we ease the way for an elderly pet?

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s with humans, living longer doesn’t mean adding on time at the end, but adding to the middle, when pets can still enjoy themselves, maybe with some changes and modifications,” advises Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Mark Howes, owner of Berglund Animal Hospital, in Evanston, Illinois.

“Pets deserve quality of life.”

Howes believes the old rule of thumb—one human year equals seven dog years—has changed. Size and breed are also factors now. “A 7-year-old great Dane is a senior, but for a Pomeranian, it’s closer to 10,” he says. “For other breeds, 12 is not necessarily elderly.”

Key signs that indicate a pet may be slowing down and require special attention include changes in appetite, mobility and social interaction with people and other pets. In general, watch for flagging desires, abilities and cooperation.

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Instead of visiting a veterinarian’s office, choosing a vet that makes house calls is one viable solution. This is how New York City-based Dr. Jonathan Leshanski has specialized in aiding pets for 15 years. “During home visits, I notice things a pet’s person may miss or misinterpret in the midst of daily companioning,” says Leshanski, who sees more cats than dogs. “Because house calls are convenient for owners, I see pets more often and can diagnose problems earlier.”

Dr. Cathy Alinovi also takes to the road with her rural practice, Hoof Stock Veterinary Service, in Pine Village, Indiana. She’s found, “The best way to keep a pet healthy and present longer is to keep the brain active,” adding that clients attest that their dog lived well and longer because of early intervention. “Some treatments for maintaining flexibility in their body are as simple as massage and stretching,” she adds.

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says Jodi Ziskin, a holistic nutrition consultant who specializes in companion animal care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“Each animal is different, and it’s important to find the right food texture, smell and taste,” she notes. “Keep nutrients as pure and organic as possible and serve real meat and veggies. If a pet has trouble chewing or needs more fluids, try dehydrated foods, thinned by blending with filtered water to a puréed consistency. Don’t set food and water dishes on the floor—raise them so the pet’s head is higher than his stomach, which helps digestion.”

Ziskin recalls how a holistic diet and supplements enabled her own cat, Kayla, diagnosed with chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism and irritable bowel syndrome at age 14, to live twice as long as her original prognosis of three years. Acupuncture and subcutaneous fluid therapy complemented her nutritional program.

For pets with chronic pain from arthritis or another ailment, veterinary house calls can literally be lifesavers, because they give owners more options than premature euthanasia. Dr. Karri Miller, a veterinary oncologist with Veterinary Healthcare Associates, in Winter Haven, Florida, advises, “Cancer treatments for pets are not as harsh as they are for people and have fewer side effects. Before making a decision about treatment, consult a veterinary oncologist and ask a lot of questions.

More pets today are living longer with a good quality of life.”

Dr. Kathleen Cooney, owner of Home to Heaven veterinary services, in Loveland, Colorado, likes the team approach. “We teach people to partner with their pet on a day-to-day basis and help take away the fear by educating the family to recognize the stages of aging and illness, pain and crisis, manage nutrition and live like their pets do—in the moment, not in the future. Understanding brings peace.”

When the end comes, compassionate euthanasia at home or on Cooney’s farm lends a comforting atmosphere at a difficult time.

Leaving with Dignity

For aging or terminally ill pets, Dr. Mary Gardner, owner of Lap of Love, in Broward County, Florida, works with families through the end of the pet’s life. “As a veterinarian who solely practices in-home hospice and euthanasia, I have been given a unique privilege,” she says. “Hospice care supports both the pet and family. I make sure the family and I have a clearly defined goal—the comfort of the animal.”

Similar to hospice care for humans, pets in hospice are given palliative care that can prolong life without suffering or pain.

Accepting help from a hospice service is not about giving up, but simply recognizing that additional treatment will not cure the illness. It’s accepting that the quality of each day of life is more important than the number of days. It’s living fully, beginning to end, right up until the last breath.

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ENTICING A PICKY EATER “A pet doesn’t need to eat every nutrient every day. A balance achieved over several days will work. Getting them to eat is the main thing,” says Jodi Ziskin, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based animal wellness counselor. “Details can be worked out later.”

She suggests these nutritious tips for perking up interest:

Feed the animal two to four times a day in small amounts, so the stomach is neither empty or overfull.

Changing from a raw diet to cooked food can aid digestion for older pets.

For cats: Quinoa, millet or rice slows digestion and allows absorption of more nutrients. Because cats utilize fat in their diet better than dogs, a full-fat, plain yogurt is a good treat.

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C ARDIO BUZZ Trade Energy Snack-Attacks for a Daily Dose of Exercise

by Debra Melani

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nergy is a hot commodity today, with online ads and storefront posters for so-called energy products shouting, “Feel the rush,” “Revitalize your mind,” and “Re-think the way you re-energize.” People are reaching for these artificial jolts in record numbers, but many buzz-seekers don’t realize they have free access to a much better energy shot: exercise.

Experts across the board agree that we would be wise to trade in our lattes and high-calorie power bars for a regular lunch-hour walk, because of the many happier returns exercise provides.

One in four Americans experiences energy-sapping fatigue at any given time, according to Tim Puetz, Ph.D., of

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the National Institutes of Health, who has published studies on the exerciseenergy link. Although it’s a difficult response to measure, more than a dozen studies from institutions such as Duke University and The University of North Carolina have shown that regular physical activity can reduce fatigue by about 40 percent, says Puetz.

“If exercise were a pill, it would be like the magic pill of all time,” remarks James Hill, Ph.D., executive director of the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. Research suggests that exercise enhances nearly every system in the body, he says. “But you have to walk on that treadmill; you can’t just sit on it.”

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Exercise burns calories, while energy drinks and snacks add them. Plus, unlike caffeine and other stimulants, exercise improves sleep (as long as it’s not too close to bedtime), points out Patrick O’Connor, Ph.D., co-director of the Exercise Psychology Laboratory at the University of Georgia, and Puetz’s research partner. Periodic exercise can prevent people, often fatigued because of insufficient sleep, from falling into a vicious cycle.

“When I roll out of bed in the morning, I’m not reaching for a cup of coffee,” Puetz says. “I’m reaching for my sneakers. I do a morning run every day and the days I don’t get it in, I can feel the difference.”

A workout can boost mood, relieve stress, improve cognitive function and generate new connections in the brain, all promoting a sense of energy, Hill notes. Researchers believe that changes in the brain are the most likely reason for the exercise-energy link, according to O’Connor.

A recent groundbreaking study led

by J. Mark Davis, Ph.D., director of the Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, found that mice that exercised one hour a day for eight weeks, versus mice that lounged nearby, developed new brain mitochondria, considered the energy powerhouses of the cells (Journal of Applied Physiology). Researchers knew from human studies that exercise can boost these mitochondria in the muscles, but the brain connection had never been shown. Davis speculates the increase could play a role in boosting exercise endurance by making the brain more resistant to fatigue, plus help individuals feel more energetic.

Just getting the blood pumping with a cardio blast can make people feel more energized, Hill contends, because blood supplies oxygen and nutrients that generate fuel for the body. Regardless of the energy connection, researchers note that exercise improves overall health, maintains healthy weight and reduces risk of disease, making it an obvious choice as a double-duty energy boost.

“What so many of us do is grasp at things and try to make ourselves feel better in the short-term,” Hill says.

“Regular exercise can make us feel better in the long term.”

“You don’t have to run a marathon,” Puetz adds. In fact, it’s best not to overdo it, Puetz and O’Connor counsel. High-intensity workouts can drain energy in the short-term, and serious athletes that over-train can even end up in a low-energy, depressed state, they say. Their study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics looked at otherwise healthy, but fatigued, people, finding that both low- and moderatelevel exercise produced a similar and significant reduction in fatigue.

O’Connor offers a general recommendation, which varies with fitness level, of walking, swimming or cycling

at least 10 minutes and up to an hour most days of the week. Even taking two or three 10-minute walks throughout the workday will make an energy difference, Puetz advises.

“Anything’s better than nothing,” he concludes. “The bottom line is: If instead of reaching for that cup of coffee, you grab a pair of athletic shoes, you are not only going to experience the desired energy boost, you are going to be living a healthier lifestyle.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health, medicine and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Overcome Obstacles to Achievement

Jack Canfield Shares Insights on Creating Success

by Linda Sechrist

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ack Canfield is best known as co-author of The New York Times number-one bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has sold more than 500 million copies in 47 languages.

A featured teacher in the films The Secret and Tapping the Source, he also has been interviewed on more than 1,000 radio and TV segments. He currently serves as CEO of The Canfield Training Group and president and founder of the Transformational Leadership Council.

Even with a wealth of webinars, teleclasses, workshops and other tools advising everyone how to live the life of their dreams, why do so many still struggle to feel successful?

Just having a map in your hands doesn’t mean that you will get to your destination. Understanding your fears and limiting beliefs does not necessarily give you the ability to overcome them.

Humans also have built-in protective mechanisms that often override their efforts to achieve their goals in order to maintain the status quo.

While ideas presented in programs and courses to help people achieve success can inspire and motivate positive change, many people get stuck when they have to apply them. In the past, many of the methods used to overcome obstacles to success have been tedious and time consuming, requiring months or years of intense concentration and relentless perseverance.

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Why is it so challenging to make the changes necessary to succeed?

The mind is divided into two hemispheres. One is responsible for rational, conscious thought and processes ideas sequentially, using language. The other is emotional, and processes ideas simultaneously, using pictures. The emotional, subconscious mind is far more powerful than the rational, conscious mind.

It controls about 95 percent of our thoughts and actions and is motivated by the pull of pleasurable rewards and the push of negative emotions.

To understand the challenge of change, think of the emotional mind as an elephant and the rational mind as the rider. As long as the elephant doesn’t have a strong desire to move in a particular direction, the rider can control the elephant. However, if the direction that the elephant wants to go in is different than what the rider has in mind, the chance of forcing the elephant radically diminishes.

The reason that so many people fail to achieve success is that the elephantine subconscious is innately averse to the new action that needs to be taken. To make tasks much easier, the elephant must be motivated to move in a certain direction or, at the very least, remain neutral and not resist the rider.

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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), it is not only possible to get the elephant to cease resisting, but can also shave time off the journey to personal power and accomplishment. Tapping can transform the beliefs and emotions that cause selfdoubt, self-sabotage, procrastination and other roadblocks. It is being used around the world to help people minimize or eliminate issues as varied as fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, food cravings and chronic pain.

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What do you consider ultimate success?

Many people report that after applying my 64 recommended success principles, they have achieved outstanding results in one area of their life, although they didn’t meet their expectations in another. Ultimate success isn’t about having only financial success, yet poor relationships; it’s about having success in all areas of your life.

So, as practitioners like my co-author Pamela Bruner, a business success coach and EFT expert, teach the tapping technique, they verbally introduce a powerful success principle and note the resistance people might encounter when trying to implement that principle. This can be done in person or self-administered, as demonstrated on the DVD included in our book, Tapping Into Ultimate Success.

How can we support our goals in everyday life?

I’ve learned that few people actually study the principles of success as they relate to life. In college or business school, students are taught management skills that apply to business, but not the skill sets or mindsets needed for success in their personal lives. Students in educational institutions of any kind never learn that they control their life. We all need to understand that the books we read, the TV shows we watch and the social environment we choose to immerse ourselves in all either undermine our success or support it.

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Also held 11/12/& 11/19. Women are empowered to create and live the life one loves. $25. CT Counselors. 107 Church Hill Rd. Sandy Hook.

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Play & Tea Open Day 1-2pm. Join teachers for casual conversation, sip tea as one’s children play in a Waldorf-inspired classroom. The Clover Hill School at Christ Episcopal Church. Norwalk.

RSVP Sarah: 203.661.6484.

Yoga 7-8:15pm w/ Charles Sikorski, RYT. Weekly Mon. & Fri. No class 11/12. Charles encourages one to find one’s true self: physically, mentally and spiritually. $13/class. Discount w/ 6 week commitment. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Tpke. Monroe. 203.414.6790.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Yoga 12-1pm.w/ Charles Sikorski, RYT. Weekly Tues. & Thurs. Charles encourages one to find one’s true self: physically, mentally and spiritually. $13/class. Discount w/ 6 week commitment.

ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Tpke. Monroe.

203.414.6790.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 The Art of Devotional Chanting 7:30-9pm.

An Introduction to Kirtan w/ Kerri Gawreluk & Lauren Lanham. Yoga for Everybody – Annex. 63 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. $15 paid by 10/31; $25 thereafter. 203.254.9642.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Open House 10am. Fraser Woods Montessori School includes a challenging curriculum encouraging competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are lifelong learners and problem solvers. Free. 173 So. Main St. Newtown.

203.426.3390 x305.

Breast Cancer Support Lecture 7:30pm.

National tour led by Tory Zellick, author of The Medical Day Planner: The Guide to Help Navigate the Medical Maze. Integrative Medicine Physician Michael Doyle, MD co-presents. Barnes & Noble.

Stamford. 203.324.4747.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Retreat Into Divine Truth and Harmony 10am3pm w/ Rev. Chris Guerrera, LMFT. Tap into one’s own spiritual guidance to realign oneself with unique paths of healing, abundance and joy. $50.

ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Tpke. Monroe.

203.268.1272.

} ONGOING AT ARC } Yoga Mondays 9:30-10:45 am & 7- 8:15 pm Tuesday and Thursday 12-1 pm Friday 9:30-10:45 am Ageing to Sageing, the Second Half of Life 4th Tuesday each month Sound Healing Using Quartz Crystal Bowl 3rd Thursday of each month Women’s Sacred Circle 4th Thursday of each month Registration is appreciated (walk-ins are welcome) Please call or check our website for additional information, a full list of events and to check for any scheduling changes.

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FIND YOUR BREATH KUNDALINI YOGA Wednesdays • 6:00-7:30pm

Energy Healing Techniques for Sensitive Children 10am-12pm. Learn energy balancing techniques to help one’s children stay centered, focused, and healthy. Lin Northrup, M.Ed., R.H. holistic practitioner. $20. CT Counselors.

Newtown. 203.263.7805.

With Hari Sangat (Carrie Kane).

A way to end your day by letting go and finding your freedom.

Kundalini integrates the body, mind, and spirit to connect you with your true and total self.

Family Yoga 2:30-3:30pm w/Kerri Gawreluk through 12/22. Class designed for children and adults to enjoy and share together. $15 per student registered by 11/12; $21 each thereafter .Yoga for Everybody. Fairfield. 203.254.9642.

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

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Film ~ Osprey 3-5pm. Join a film maker & a top researcher to watch previously unseen footage from this documentary-in-development that follows the lives of a pair of osprey that nest in Greenwich Harbor. Greenwich Audubon. RSVP Jeff: 203.869.5272 x239.

Healthy Mouth World Summit thru 11/18. Free online event. Navigate your way to greater oral and whole body health. Learn from renowned dental, medical, and naturopathic experts from around the world. CT’s Dr. Mark Breiner of Whole Body Dentistry is one of the guest experts kicking off this event. Live Q&A. Register: HealthyMouthSummit.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Teen Chess Club 4pm. All levels welcome. Know the names of the pieces, the direction in which each moves, & how to set up the board. Grades 6-12. Free. Westport Library, McManus Room.

203.291.4809.

Mastering Manifestations 7:30-9pm w/ Roberta Russell. Learn how to manifest better relationships, money, health, joy using the Law of Attraction. $20. West Redding Center. Redding. Must preregister: 203.438.2354.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Healing Circle/Gong Relaxation 5:30-6:30pm w/ Evelyne Serais. Come immerse oneself in the healing energy of a live gong bath. All are welcome. Free. Yoga for Everybody. 27 Unquowa Rd. Fairfield. 203.254.9642.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 EFT ~ Your Personal Power Tool 7:30-9pm w/ Roberta Russell. Learn this simple and practical self-health tool, to clear limiting beliefs, negative emotions, pain, disease symptoms, trauma, stress, etc. $20. West Redding Center. Redding. Must preregister: 203.438.2354.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Reiki Refresher 7:30-9:45pm. All levels welcome. Share techniques that help raise one’s Reiki vibration. Includes a re-attunement. $38 + $8 materials fee. Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Enter office downstairs in back. Norwalk.

203.852.1150.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Introduction to Astrology 1-3pm w/ Lin Northrup, M.Ed., R.H. astrological counselor.

One’s birth chart helps gain insight into one’s strengths, talents, relationships and life path.

Explore the 4 elements and 12 archetypes. $20. CT Counselors. Newtown, 203.263.7805.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Return to Creativity 10am-5pm. Tap into one’s spirit, life purpose and inner joy will include painting and other mediums just in time for the holidays. $140. Lotus Wellness Center. 46 Pemberwick Rd. Greenwich. 203.531.4784.

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

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

Albertson Church of Spiritualism Sunday Service 11am-12:30pm. $30. Albertson Church of Spiritualism. 293 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich.

The Circle of the Third Way 4-6pm. 2nd Sun monthly w/ Leesa Sklover, Ph.D, LPC, and Jeanne Donohue, MSAP. Encourages positive spirit, courage and ideas to change relationships to self, others and the world. Free. Fairfield. 917.860.0488.

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

203.791.2756.

The Thought Exchange 7pm w/ David Friedman.

A spiritual support group based on observing the thought/sensation connection to manifestation What if one’s life just mirrors one’s thoughts? $20 suggested. Love offering. Unity Center 3 Main St above Ford Dealership Norwalk 203.855.7922 Transformation and Healing 7:30-8:15pm.

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

Monroe. 203.268.1272.

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

A Course in Miracles 7:30-9:30pm w/ Joan Goss.

A channeled self-study spiritual work. Its primary purpose is to show the way to experience the peace and love of God right now. $20. Mystical Parlors.

South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

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tuesday Reiki Healing Shares 7:30-10:15pm. 1 & 3rd Tuesdays. Gigi Benanti Usui/Karuna Reiki Master/ Teacher. For Reiki Practitioners only. Exchange ongoing since 1996. Instructions included $10.

Held at Angelic Healing Center. 7 Morgan Ave. Norwalk pre-register: 203.852.1150.

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

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

Sabita Holistic Center. 3519 Post Rd. Southport.

RSVP: 203.254.2633.

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

458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe. 203.268.1272.

Journey within, Do you feel stuck? 7pm. 1st Wednesday monthly. Need support trying to begin something new? Support, intuitive insight, wisdom. Facilitator: Cindy Miller, intuitive. $20.

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

Life Style Management Counseling 7-9pm w.

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

Ayurveda for Wellness. 152 East Ave. Norwalk.

203.857.4123.

thursday EFT for Ideal Weight Meetup 8:30-10am.

2x monthly. Learn energy exercises to balance one’s meridians w/ meridian tapping. Bring water to drink and a notebook. $10. Private residence in Weston. Info & directions: robin@robinfriedman.net Reflexology 2-9:30pm w/ Mark Hoyt. Also held Sat. This ancient healing art uses hand/thumb pressure corresponding to the body systems. The outcome is balanced, inner peace due to deep physical & mental relaxation. $20/15minutes.

Mystical Parlors. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

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

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

203.855.7922.

Buddhist Chanting 6-7pm. Hosted by June Fagan.

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

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

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

Private residence in Weston. Info & directions: robin@robinfriedman.net Women’s Sacred Circle 7:30-9pm. w/ Rev Chris Guerrera. 4th Thurs monthly. Share, connect, explore, play, and heal in a sacred space. $25. ARC Sacred Center. 458 Monroe Turnpike. Monroe.

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Bible Study at Unity 7-8:30pm. 3rd Fri. monthly.

Lively exploration & discussion of the Bible’s metaphysical aspects with Bible scholar Rev. Ed Townley. Learn how stories relate to one’s life. Unity Center. Norwalk. Love Offering.

203.855.7922.

Activating Your Angel Frequency/Soul Intuition 7-9pm. Mia DiDio will activate dormant vibrations through attunements the Archangels have shared.

Karmic and soul healings will begin to emerge through these tested activation sessions. $20.

Mystical Parlors. South Norwalk. 203.810.4491.

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

Wondering about one’s Life Mission? Learn how to bring love, life and happiness to oneself and those one loves. Bring questions and receive healing and messages from Spirit. $30. Monroe. 203.286.3262.

Float Paddle Yoga at Fairfield Beach 9am.

Come enjoy Kundalini yoga & meditation on a board. Training, yoga, board workshop $50 w/ this ad. Please pre-register at Fairfield Board Co. 1700 Post Rd. Fairfield. 203.313.2327.

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

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

The Universal Reiki Plan 1:30-4:30pm. Every 3rd Sat. monthly.

Reiki Practitioners only.

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

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

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

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

Implement your internal guidance and innate wisdom through Holistic Soul Coaching. Illumine your mind, body & spirit by dissolving emotional debris to allow wellbeing. See ad pg 7.

INTEGRATIVE OPTOMETRY CENTER FOR INTEGRATED VISION

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

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

MASSAGE & BODYWORK iFLOAT

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 13.

MEDICAL DOCTOR MICHAEL E. DOYLE, MD

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

203.324.4747 GoToDrDoyle.com Specializing in Natural and Alternative approaches to restoring health. Focusing on underlying causes of illness. Hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, nutrition and much more. See ad pg 3.

RIVERSIDE OB/GYN

163 Main St, Westport 06880 203.226.7378 ifloatspa.net

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

Experience this superior form of body/mind relaxation as you float effortlessly in warm water with high concentrations of Epsom salt. Relieve stress, chronic pain, and more. See ad pg 8.

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 3.

The Fairfield County ReStore accepts donations of Furniture, Appliances and Building Materials both New and Used.

Your tax-deductible donation will help Habitat for Humanity build decent affordable homes for hard working low-income families as we work towards our mission of eliminating substandard housing in Coastal Fairfield County.

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NATURAL HEALTHCARE WORDEN WELLNESS CENTER

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

DEBRA GIBSON, ND 100 Danbury Road Ridgefield, CT 06877 203.431.4443

Natural family healthcare using nutrition and biochemistry; herbal, homeopathic, and energetic medicine; lifestyle transformation and detoxification, to promote well-being of body, mind and spirit. See ad pg 13.

INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTER

K. Pramila Vishvanath, ND 2324 Post Rd, Fairfield 203.259.2700 IntegratedHealthCenterOnline.com Serving Fairfield County for 20 years. Specializing in craniosacral therapy, classical homeopathy, allergy assessment and treatment, nutrition, weight management, body reshaping and skin tightening, detox, colonics, breast thermography. See ad pg 31.

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

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

NORTHEAST NATURAL MEDICINE, LLC Shawn M. Carney, ND 33 Main St. Suite 15 Newtown, CT 1.800.723.2962 NortheastNatMed.com

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

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

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN MARVIN P. SCHWEITZER, ND

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

Acupuncture, Bio-Identical H o r m o n e s , H o m e o p a t h y, Chinese/Western Herbs, Allergy/ Toxin Testing, Oxygen Therapy, Meridian Stress Assessment, Nutrition/Enzyme Therapies. See ad pg 31.

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WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself.

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

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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.

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PET CARE

PSYCHOTHERAPY

OLIVER’S PLACE

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY

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.

PHYSICAL THERAPY OF SOUTHERN CT

ROBIN ORDAN, LCSW

Linda Maude, PT 917 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton CT 06484 203.926.6997 PhysicalTherapySoCT.com

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

Specializing in evaluation & treatment of musculoskeletal imbalance & injuries. Results achieved that traditional physical therapy may not. Therapeutic approaches such as manual therapy, cranialsacral, visceral manipulation and vestibular rehab. State of the art facility for strengthening & overall rehabilitation.

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.

VICKI SCATAGLINI, LPC

CT Counselors 107 Church Hill Rd, Suite 1, Sandy Hook 203.392.4846

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

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

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~ Thornton Wilder

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Weaving traditional training with a spiritual understanding of the human path. Every human has the potential for joy and bliss - it is my role to guide you, help you uncover your blocks and be aligned with your soul’s purpose.

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

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

All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques.

TURNING POINT REIKI, LLC

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

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

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

Call today because you deserve more. See ad pg 37.

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

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