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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: SOUND HEALING AND THE HUDSON VALLEY

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE DURING PREGNANCY

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: DEEPER UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE NATURE AND POWER OF REIKI

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SPICE UP HEALTHY COOKING by Amber Lanier Nagle

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he other day at around the time my 14-year-old daughter normally gets home from school, I received a text from her. I expected it to say, “When will you be home?” but it actually said, “Can I make dinner tonight?” Of course, I replied yes. I love that she comes up with creative recipes such as bruschetta with fresh strawberries and also enjoys preparing her favorite standards such as tacos. She also asked if she could contribute to the publisher letter this month, on the topic of food. Here are a few tips from Jadyn on how to make a delicious salad:

Some of my favorite things to make are sushi and different types of salads. When making salads I like to make dressings to go with them. When making a salad or any other dish I find it very important to add lots of different colors. One easy way to do that is by incorporating a variety of fresh vegetables. And by doing that you know exactly what you are putting into your body. Some of my favorites are peppers—especially the green ones. Though red, orange and yellow peppers add so many nice colors to the salad, and all of them taste so much better fresh. Stop by your local farmers’ market to buy some of these vegetables that are nutritious and fresh from the farm to put in your very own salad (see page 16). Other great salad additions include carrots, tomatoes and freshly sliced strawberries. In fact, strawberries are an especially great way to make your salad nice and summery. Chicken is a good way to add protein. You also can add many types of spices to give the chicken a really nice flavor. Some super simple spices are freshly ground black pepper, ginger and garlic which have many health benefits as well (see page 28). I also like to add cheese. This makes your salad more calcium rich and adds a smooth, creamy texture. My personal favorite is goat cheese however each type of cheese adds its own distinct flavor to your salad. And to top it all off, nothing tastes better than fresh dressing. If you’re pressed for time or ingredients, just make a simple oil and vinegar base and add a pinch of herbs like basil, oregano or thyme. Each herb adds its own distinct flavor. Some great things to consider when making a salad are what the different vegetables can do for your body. For instance, your basic green leafy vegetables and tomatoes can be thrown into your salad so simply and can be such a huge help to any inflammatory problems you may have (see page 24). Enjoy your salad. Of course, teaching children where all those yummy veggies come from is so important in making them stewards for our planet. Zoe’s nursery school has a wonderful vegetable garden where they pick and eat fresh vegetables each morning as they connect to nature through gardening (see page 30). Enjoy the bounty of delicious summer food the Hudson Valley has to offer. With Joy,

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Following in the Footsteps of Jane Colden

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ocal artist Shawn Dell Joyce has been teaching the entire 5th grade at East Coldenham about their namesake Jane Colden, America’s first female botanist. “Jane Colden is a local hero who was overlooked in the history books,” said Shawn Dell Joyce, artist and teacher at Wallkill River School, a non-profit artists’ cooperative with an art school and fine art gallery in Montgomery. 65 fifth graders received sketchbooks and instruction from Joyce in the Linnaeus System of plant identification, which Colden used herself to identify more than 256 indigenous plants in New York in 1755. Joyce took the children outdoors to identify plants, sketch them in their sketchbooks and learn how colonial Americans used the plants for food and medicine. “I didn’t know about Jane Colden or that our school was named after a girl,” said Amanda, a 5th grader. Those who are interested in finding out more about Jane Colden are encouraged to visit the Colden Ruins on 17k or Jane Colden’s garden in the New Windsor Cantonment or visit the Metropolitan Museum in NYC to see the Verplanck room that was removed from Colden Mansion and installed permanently on public display. This year will be Joyce’s last presentation, so she is working with teachers to develop a module that they can use for years to come so future generations will know the difference one colonial girl made in our region’s history.

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eace Village Learning & Retreat Center in Haines Falls, NY on Hunter Mountain is a sacred space which touches the heart and soul in ways that you may not find anywhere else. Peace Village offers weekend retreats on a variety of topics where you can learn to meditate and study spiritual knowledge. Some have expressed surprise at the complete shift in awareness that can take place in just one weekend, and many choose to return again and again. For some, it is the opportunity for solitude, walks through the 300 acre property and sunrise meditations. Others are seeking answers to questions about spiritual knowledge, spiritual power and the experience of meditation. But for all, to retreat is—before anything else—a unique meeting with the self on the path of purpose and meaning. The silence and tranquility of the Village provides the atmosphere for self-exploration and spiritual practice. It is an opportunity to unplug from the world and turn your attention to inner reflection and practice. Peace Village is a spiritual community of practicing yogis. Some live and work at Peace Village while others volunteer for a weekend or longer. Each experiences, on a daily basis, the profound benefits that meditation and spiritual insight can have on one’s life. They offer residential retreats, workshops and weekly classes. Some upcoming retreats include Choose Change & Become (for those ages 18-35), Living Values Education (for educators and parents) and Silence, The Language of the Soul in August. September retreats include Spirituality in Food retreat and Exploring Spiritual Practice. Location: 54 O’Hara Rd., Haines Falls. For more information or complete list of retreats, classes and workshops, contact susan@peacevillageretreat.org or 518-589-5000 or visit PeaceVillageRetreat.org. See ad, page 14.

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on and Bethany Mutone, New York state licensed and nationally certified massage therapists and owners of Stillpond Massage Therapy in Monroe are looking for another licensed massage therapist to add to their growing practice. They also have a two-room office space on the upstairs level that is available for rent for other types of practitioners. “The space is ideal for a psychologist, cognitive therapist, nutritionist, life coach or someone who works one-on-one with clients. It is a quiet space in a beautiful renovated mill house in Monroe,â€? shares Ron. Located in the heart of the Village of Monroe, Stillpond Massage caters to the entire family making massage available to stressed-out commuters and homemakers who need a break from the real world, anyone healing from an injury or surgery, or an athlete building up or maintaining his/her work-out. They offer Swedish, myofascial, neuromuscular, pre/peri-natal and hot stone massage, as well as Reiki and other holistic healing modalities to meet each client’s needs.  Location: 677 Rte. 17M, Monroe. For more information and to inquire about the space, contact stillpondmassage@yahoo.com or 783-0343. To schedule a massage, call 783-0343 or visit StillPondMassage.com. See ad, page 2.

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arie Vega-Byrne, founder of Beyond Rubies Coaching, offers her clients the guidance, support and motivation they need to discover their true vision or purpose. “Would you like to eliminate fear, doubt, and worry and move toward your goals with confidence?  Do you want to achieve greater results with less effort?â€? she asks. “No matter how good your product or service is, it doesn’t matter much if you don’t Marie Vega-Byrne also believe in yourself.â€? Vega-Byrne’s mission is to serve and guide individuals to walk confidently in the direction of their dreams so that they can live the life they have imagined. “Utilizing workshops, teleseminars, individual and group coaching, our desire is to be the inspiration of light, the bridge to understanding, the tower of integrity and the palace of realized dreams for achieving personal and business goal,â€? she explains. Vega-Byrne works with organizations and individuals, helping them build their dreams, accelerate their results, and create richer, more fulfilling lives. “Clients working with me become focused and detailed. They discover who they are being not just what they are doing. The details about the life they would love is crystalized in their lives,â€? she affirms. “I encourage my clients to begin a journey to excavate, discover and uncover the gems and brilliance within themselves.â€? Call or email for a discovery session today. To schedule an appointment, contact 914-443-7495 or marie@beyondrubies.net. See ad, page 18.

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Reconnect with Yourself Retreat

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ake time to care for you. Spend 3 days cleansing and revitalizing your body and mind at the Reconnect with Yourself retreat, blending modern and ancient techniques. Retreats are offered Friday to Sunday, August 17-19 and October 26-28. Your reconnecting weekend begins the moment you drive onto the Himalayan Institute’s 400 acre campus, nestled in the Pocono Mountains. Your host Tatyana Kochergina, certified Yoga and Melt Teacher, will introduce three ways to re-discover your true nature and re-connect with your body, mind and soul. The MELT Method® is designed to reconnect whole-body communication, rebalance the nervous system, rehydrate the connective tissue and release compression in joints. Yoga classes will provide a balanced practice that is appropriate for all levels. Mindful walking, a form of meditation, will help you connect with nature, get to know your body, slow you down, strengthen concentration and connect to the present moment. Each day, enjoy three vegetarian meals prepared with the intention to nourish body, mind and spirit. On the last day you will have time to rest and detox in your own personal way and even book massage or visit the MOKA Origins chocolate factory located on the property. Kochergina invites you to open the door to a feeling of balance in your body, mind and soul. Register now to reserve your spot via email at balancewithtk@gmail.com. All-inclusive package starts as low as $365 per person. Use code NA0818 and get $5 discount. For more information or for help arranging carpooling, contact balancewithtk@gmail.com or 363-0010 or for a detailed agenda, visit BalanceWithTK.com. See ad, page 24.

Upcoming Breast Cancer Support Retreats

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reast Cancer Options is an independent non-profit organization and the largest provider of free and unique breast cancer services in the Hudson Valley. “Our mission is to educate breast cancer patients about effective treatment options, to advocate for and support informed patient choice and to promote public awareness regarding cancer risk reduction,” shares founder Hope Nemiroff. Some of the ways they do this are through retreats, camps, support groups and more. From August 5-8, Camp Lightheart is a free overnight camp at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck for children ages 8-14 who have a mom with breast cancer or children who have lost their mothers to breast cancer. It is a chance for children to meet others who have had similar experiences. “We realize that there are very few services for children who have a mom diagnosed with the disease. Our staff is headed by professionals who create a safe place which helps the kids feel comfortable.” From October 22-26, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreat is a free retreat for women with metastatic breast cancer. Also at the Omega Institute, it offers a welcoming environment where they can find understanding and support. Exploring feelings and fears is an essential part of the healing process. Women share stories with, and learn from, other women like themselves. Along with discussion groups, writing workshops, family night, massage sessions and healers, speakers, physicians and others also offer unique services and information. For more information, contact 339-HOPE or hopenemiroff@yahoo.com or visit BreastCancerOptions.org. See ad, page 36.

Chef and Caterer Incorporates Local Ingredients

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rowing up cooking with family gave me my passion for food, but I didn’t realize it was my calling until later in life,” shares Nyack-based Chef Tara Ciannella. “Through all my years growing up I would have dinner parties at least once a week for friends and family. Being in the kitchen and teaching myself recipes brought me into a place of serenity. I remember, at a young age, helping my grandmother prepare typical Italian Sunday dinners.” “In my late 20’s I pursued my culinary dreams with formal training at the Italian Culinary Academy in New Chef Tara Ciannella York City followed by invaluable restaurant experience. I then opened Tara’s Italian Cucina, incorporating new skills, abilities and recipes into my private chef and catering business. My food, which uses local ingredients whenever possible, has authentic Italian flavors, as well as a fusion of all flavors found within the Mediterranean,” she adds. As a private chef and caterer, Ciannella offers a variety of services including dinner parties, romantic dinners for two, cooking classes for groups or individuals, large event catering such as weddings and fundraisers and a weekly meal service where she will come to your home on a Monday, cook and package five meals, and leave instructions for reheating and serving. Gift certificates are available. For more information, contact cheftaraciannella@yahoo.com or 215-840-3341. See Foodie Guide listing, page 29.

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he team at Mass Functional Medicine, PC, in Montebello, loves helping individuals recover their health. They are pleased to announce that Alain Mass, M.D. recently became a Diplomate of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illnesses. Mass, also a member of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, practices functional medicine. “Mass Functional Medicine is committed to identifying the root causes of disease and dysfunction. It was created to be a healing place for resolving chronic health conditions,� he shares. Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Health Coach Naomi Mass provides many complementary services so they can focus on your whole health. She is a graduate of Full Body Systems at Functional Nutrition Alliance, a health coach certified by the IAHC and former chef. Special areas of expertise are in helping individuals recover from tick-borne diseases, mold and biotoxin illnesses, food intolerance, cognitive decline and other inflammatory conditions. Call today to make your appointment.

Location: 400 Rella Blvd., Ste. 165, Montebello. Contact contact@massfunctionalmd.com or 623-0047 to schedule an appointment or free 15-minute discovery session. See ad, page 20.

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Heal Your Life Workshop Leader Certification

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he Heal Your LifeÂŽ training is a powerful program for personal growth, helping you to add skills to an existing career or start an entirely Louise Hay new one. We hope you can join us September 22-29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, where you can become certified as a Heal Your LifeÂŽ Workshop Leader and in the future, with advanced training you also can become a Heal Your LifeÂŽ Coach. This training is authorized by Hay House, Inc., and approved by Louise Hay herself.

e all go through life adjusting to many new roles as women, perhaps from being young and independent, to a new mother, a mother of multiple children, a maturing woman who is dealing with life and career, to a woman who sees her children flying the nest and to a wise, elder woman. “The 5 week Nourish program is designed for all ages with a focus on young mothers learning skills and nourishing practices for the daily life so they do not succumb to the overwhelm of taking care of others and not of oneself. It is community and skill building at its core,� shares co-leader Dorothea (Doro) Erichsen, a certified nutritional therapy consultant with a passion for how food can be medicine The program includes a weekly 1-1.5 hour group chat, emails and support, skills to help stay grounded, self-care tips, a one week meal plan, recipes and most of all community. “Topics addressed will include the reality that imperfection can be your greatest gift, how to tap into and listen to your own powerful intuition, how simple diet and lifestyle tools can help you take back your power, ways to nourish your being on a deeper level and create deeper connections with yourself and those you love,� shares co-leader Jessica Hans-Smolin, a transformational coach, yoga teacher, social worker and mama committed to supporting the new and repeat mama on her journey to her truest and most authentic self. The program begins in September. Reserve your space now.

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Locations: 6743 Route 209, Kerhonkson and 325 Albany Ave., Kingston. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 626-5500 or visit JohnLichtensteinMD.com. See ad, page 33.

Please call Heidi Martin at 905-515-7925 or e-mail heidimartinwellness@gmail.com for more information or visit HealYourLifeTrainingCanada.com. See ad, page 18.

Addressing Drug Dependence n our offices, we use suboxone to detox people from their disease of chemical drug dependence. Suboxone is a narcotic and it is used in decreasing doses to make detoxification easier and simpler,� explains John Lichtenstein, M.D. “Using a narcotic on a continuous basis does not allow the people on it to be drug free and, in my opinion, does not stop people from wanting to use and instead makes people depend on the doctors who are prescribing it.� Once people are detoxed from their drugs, Narcotics Anonymous is an excellent option, and there are other ways, with a superb rate of recovery. For over 40 years, Lichtenstein has been treating physical and mental ailments as well as discretionary issues such as alcohol and drug abuse treatment and outpatient suboxone detoxification. He uses holistic, Eastern, and Western approaches and is committed to employing natural regimens in place of conventional methods whenever possible. This extends to his alcohol and drug abuse treatment and detoxification services, his family and pediatric care and his supervised weight-loss programs

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Warming Planet Will Worsen Sleep As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego. The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099. Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities. Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.

Pesticides Lower Birth Weights The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavy-pesticide region in which more than onethird of U.S. vegetables and twothirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.

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Pooch Patrol Smart Vest Could Increase Neighborhood Safety Thailand is the home of a new “smart vest” that could turn stray dogs into personal guardians. Equipped with a hidden video camera, vest sensors transmit live streaming videos when the dog barks, showing what it sees via a smartphone app. Pakornkrit Khantaprap, on the creative team at Samsung, says, “It’ll make people feel that stray dogs can become night-watches for communities.” More tests are needed before the vest can be introduced into additional communities for trial runs.

In Vitro Corals Scientists Help Repropagate Vanishing Reefs Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth. Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future. 12

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Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have been cultivating live algae and processing it into material that can be used for 3-D printing. This algae polymer can be turned into everyday items from shampoo bottles to bowls and trash bins. They hope it could replace petroleum-based plastics to help alleviate our unsustainable consumption of fossil fuels. They have also experimented with other biopolymers such as mycelium (fungi), potato starch and cocoa bean shells. The pair now operate a research and algae production lab at the Luma Foundation, in Arles, France. They point out that their creations do more than just replace plastic—algae can also suck up carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas driver of global climate change. They explain, “The algae grow by absorbing the carbon and producing a starch that can be used as a raw material for bioplastics or binding agents. The waste product is oxygen— clean air.”

In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen. Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups. A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos. The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Big Save Conservation Project Protects Part of Amazon The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil. The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapå, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Parå, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species. ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions. They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

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Natural Pools Swim Amidst Stones and Plants Those spending time in their traditional home swimming pool this summer or taking the plunge to install a natural pool have healthy and cost-saving options. Saltwater pools are far better for skin, hair and lungs. Their use of sodium chloride reduces possible side effects from long-term exposure to the chlorine in traditional pools. Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic. Ecohome, a Canadian sustainable housing resources firm in Quebec, attests, “No further landscaping is required, as with a traditional pool, which can make the total finished cost of natural pools even more competitive. Moving water and the natural predators of mosquito larvae that will inhabit chlorine-free water will make natural swimming pools practically mosquito-free.� Whole Water Systems LLC, in Idaho, concurs that natural pools deploy “systems that have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools.� For a traditional pool, an oxidation system using a generator powered either by traditional electricity or ultraviolet light-capturing solar panels is a chemical-free way to keep water sanitized, reports Care2.com. For greater sustainability and cost savings for traditional pools, the UK’s Poolcare Leisure Limited suggests monitoring for leaks; using a cover overnight and during extended periods of inactivity to reduce water loss due to evaporation; and utilizing recycled glass in the water-filtering system to save 30 percent in energy costs. According to the Sierra Club, covers also prevent pools from becoming a death trap for pets and wildlife and keep pool water cleaner to reduce pumping needs.

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Sound Healing and the Hudson Valley by Susan Kaplan

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panoramic views of the uring my years’ mighty Hudson River. The growing up in Yonkers and as an region always has exerted a strong pull on my spirit. adult living in Connecticut Back then, and still today, and Massachusetts, I spent I remain in awe of the many blissful days in the Hudson River Valley. I sank waterways, wildlife, history and rural beauty. The into the comfortable VicHudson River Valley is an torian splendor of Mohonk Mountain House and hiked exciting place to set down roots and a perfect place to its’ rustic, winding network Ask me how that big bowl led of trails. I walked the casual me down a wonderful new path. practice Vibrational Sound Main Street of New Paltz, Therapy (VST). Along with quaint downtown streets, farms, fruit stands enjoying coffee houses and funky vintage and a thriving artistic community, the Hudshops that a college town brings. I indulged son River Valley is a place where new age a life-long love of historic homes, touring and spiritual beliefs continue to merge with the mansions of Vanderbilt and Roosevelt and enjoying the eclectic design of Frederic centuries of Eastern traditional medicine Edwin Church’s Olana, astonished by its ma- and Western health systems in an evolving symbiosis. The use of Himalayan singing jestic views from high on the hill. Impressive bowls is not new—they’ve been around architecture and landscaping is matched— for centuries as part of religious/spiritual maybe surpassed—by idyllic perches and

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practices and shamanic healing ceremonies. VST is just the most modern incarnation of an old holistic entity. The physics of sound and other scientific principles give new credibility to practices once dismissed and have been incorporated into the custom, hand-hammered engineering of the therapeutic-grade bowls used in VST. At a minimum, these bowls invoke a deep state of relaxation, with most clients falling asleep at some point during a session. As more certified practitioners are methodically trained by the Vibrational Sound Association (VibrationalSoundAssociation.com) and use these techniques in established body and energy work or in standalone practices, there is increasing evidence that VST helps decrease anxiety and depression, improves sleep and decreases or eliminates chronic and acute pain issues. I’ve started fresh in a region known for natural beauty, community pride and history. I encourage you to try something new too – vibrational sound therapy. Susan Kaplan, M.S., VSTCP, is the founder of Himalka Holistic Healing LLC in New Paltz. She helps individuals through vibrational sound therapy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 845-706-4431.

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health. The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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results—then careful re-planning based on those results.� Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,� she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food. In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees

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grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax. Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.â€? Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.â€?

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new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables. “Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease. Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lyco-

pene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops. The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices. Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s

Quality Food Science Resources Allegheny Mountain Institute: AlleghenyMountainInstitute.org Beyond Pesticides Annual Forum presentations: BeyondPesticides.org Food Sleuth Radio current interviews with Andrew Smith and Sue Erhardt: prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio Food Sleuth Radio past interviews with Jim Riddle and David Montgomery: beta.prx.org/stories/214702; beta.prx.org/stories/220278 Grassmilk: Tinyurl.com/FattyAcidsCowsMilkStudy History of soil and human health: Tinyurl.com/WilliamAlbrechtPapers Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service: MosesOrganic.org; Tinyurl.com/HealthySeedTechniques Regenerative Health Institute: Tinyurl.com/RHIVideo Rodale Institute: RodaleInstitute.org “Sustaining Life: From Soil Microbiota to Gut Microbiome,” by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.” David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

:H $UH :KDW :H DQG 2XU $QLPDOV (DW Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants. Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance. Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife. July 2018

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They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

+HDOLQJ &RPPXQLWLHV More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia. The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,� explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director. The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their

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goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes. Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health. “We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.� That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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ack and pelvic pain is a common occurrence in pregnancy. It can make simple activities like sleeping or sitting in a car for any period of time difficult to bear. Often people shrug this pain off as just a part of pregnancy and assume it will fade away after the birth of the child. However, when left untreated, some pregnancy related back pain can make the delivery itself extremely painful or continue long after delivery. Chiropractic care can be a perfect natural way to alleviate the pain and address the root cause. During pregancy, a hormone called progesterone increases. This hormone causes the ligaments in the body to become lax which allows the mother’s body to make room for the growing baby and also helps during the birthing process. Unfortunately, this also can

cause pregnancy related back and pelvic pain. This pain often can be avoided when a woman has regular chiropractic care prior to pregnancy because her spine would be in sound alignment. Chiropractic care also can begin during pregnancy. Chiropractic treatment consists of adjustments to the spine and sacroiliac joints. The technique used to apply these chiropractic adjustments depends on how far along the patient is in her pregnancy or how big her belly has grown. It also depends on the patient’s comfort level. The patient should never feel uncomfortable during treatment and if she does, she should immediately inform her chiropractor. Typically patients lay on their stomach and the middle part of the table is removed to make room for the growing belly. The chiropractor palpates the neck, back and pelvis to find any areas that need extra attention. Once those areas are found, the doctor delivers chiropractic adjustments. Sometimes patients feel pain relief immediately after treatment. Occasionally, a few sessions are needed before the patient feels relief. The frequency of treatment is done on a case-by-case basis. If a patient is uncomfortable laying on her stomach, she can be positioned on her side or back or even seated. Be advised that chiropractic treatment to a pregnant female should never consist of heating pads or electric stimulation as pregnancy is a major contraindication to these types of modalities. Chiropractic care is extremely helpful during any stage of pregnancy and up to delivery. Dr. Anna Marie O’Looney received her chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College and received her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University. She grew up in Bergen County, NJ, but now resides in North Rockland with her husband, two children, two dogs and six chickens. Her office is located at 54 S. Liberty Dr., Stony Point. Call or text 596-4608 for additional information on chiropractic medicine or to make an appointment with your friendly neighborhood chiropractor. For additional information, visit RocklandBergenChiropractic.com

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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack. The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

7LPLQJ LV (YHU\WKLQJ Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia. Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.� Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles

with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

2[\JHQ LV .H\ The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.” It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.” According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.” Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety. It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can

be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.” Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Deeper Understandings of the Nature and Power of Reiki by Thiago de Melo, RMT

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eiki is the Holy Spirit. Very ‘in your face’, I know. This statement usually will stir a lot for people in different ways. Still, this is precisely how I choose to deliver the answer to a beginning student (or a session client who’s open) when asked what Reiki is. Many would choose more comfortable concepts about Reiki, which may go something like: ‘a Japanese stress-reduction technique that uses gentle hand placements to facilitate healing’. But I stick to my style to, gently but unapologetically, get to the point. One reason for my choice of delivery is because a concept such as the one above, while not untrue, is very limited. Reiki has been adapted by many traditions and is much more than just therapy. We’ll get back to this. But more importantly, it is because, as

a Reiki Master, I know true healing is only possible when one opens up to the spiritual nature of reality. So let’s go back to ’Reiki is the Holy Spirit’ and get the elephant out of the room. The term holy spirit carries a religious tone for a lot of people, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We just have to understand that it is the divine energy of the universe; the only divine energy there is. Yes, it may be called by many different names, but it is the only one. Another such name for it is...Reiki. The word ‘Reiki’ comes from the Japanese language and it has two etymological roots: ‘Rei’ and ‘ki’. Reiki isn’t just any energy, but the energy of the divine – and this brings us to the ‘Rei’ part of the word. ‘Rei’ is divine consciousness, intelligence and nature.

‘Ki’ is vital energy. Vital energy is the life in everything that is alive and a Reiki Master knows everything is alive). We, as humans, most commonly get our vital energy from food, drink the light of the sun and the air we breathe. But these are only a few ways to get ki; which by the way is the same as the Indian ‘prana’, the Chinese ‘chi’; the Hawaiian ‘mana’ and the bio-field of western science. Therefore, if we think of spirit as that which is the life in the living (ki) and holy as the divine nature and intelligence that guides and orders life (Rei), we can see that Reiki is the Holy Spirit. Now that the groundwork has been set, here are three deeper understandings about Reiki. Reiki is all-powerful, all-beneficial and can heal anything. Now pause and breathe that in. If Reiki is the Holy Spirit, it can do no harm and nothing is too hard for it to solve. I have seen truly miraculous healings in my own work to attest for that. Reiki encompasses, but is way more than just therapy. Reiki is a way of life. It doesn’t even matter if one calls it Reiki or not. It is the first choice between two ways of living: guided by divine love and intelligence or not guided by it. Reiki must be experienced to be known. This understanding hopefully will inspire action and get you into the reality of Reiki. If I said to you ‘honey is a brown, viscous substance that bees make that tastes really

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good and sweet’, does that make you know honey if you have never tasted it? And does merely reading about Reiki make you know Reiki? No, you must experience and feel it for yourself. Through my experience and understanding of Reiki and the Holy Spirit, I believe they are one and the same. But Reiki is not about beliefs. It’s about direct experience. May that silent call of Reiki be heard by your heart as well. Thiago De Melo is a Reiki Master and founder of Heart Like the Sun, located at 79 Cinder Rd., Chichester. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 681-3100 or visit HeartLikeTheSun.com.

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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,� says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.�

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Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites. “Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,� writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.� That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did. A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds. The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun—the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.â€? His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl. com/Andrew-Weil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic. Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,â€? Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.â€?

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil. Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

Walnuts, rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Axe. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Beginning today, do one new thing daily that brings joy. Temporary happiness builds and reinforces joy, but soul-deep joy weaves a base of strength within. It’s an attitude—an outlook. When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected. Pursue a heartfelt desire long delayed. Watch a comedy with friends. Take a dance class. Call an old friend. Volunteer somewhere nurturing. Be in this moment. Understand that this is what life will feel like when living authentically, free of masks and pretense— when each day is meaningful and suffused with joy. Remember, authentic living is about the journey, not the destination.

We must banish every misconception and lie we tell about ourselves. Falsehoods define us just like the things that are true. Take a good, long look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this person? What has

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Art that Inspires Action Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty by Avery Mack

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ounts Botanical Garden, in Palm Beach County, Florida, hosted Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a thoughtprovoking traveling exhibit featuring giant sea creatures made entirely of marine debris from beaches. “It graphically illustrates the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways,� says Curator and Director Rochelle Wolberg. The exhibit included Grace the Humpback Whale Tail, the Marine Debris Anemone, Priscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Marlin, Water Bottle Jelly, Sebas-

tian James the Puffin, Lidia the Seal, Hugo the Humpback Whale Tail, American Sea Star and Musical Seaweed. Take a look at some of them and check for current exhibit locations at WashedAshore.org. In Mechanicsville, Maryland, ex-iron and steel worker Steve Glorius repurposes scrap metal into natural world and fantasy art sculptures of ocean creatures that also inform about endangered wildlife. His works have adorned museums, restaurants, galleries and gift shops. Debbie and Mike Schramer, owners of Fairy House Vintage Antiques and Art, in Provo, Utah, create fairy houses made from twigs, mosses, bark and other natural elements. “Instead of paint and paper, we use nature itself,â€? says Mike, who encourages others to follow suit. “People enjoy time outdoors more intricately as they look for small items.â€? Although fairy houses are trendy now, the Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book. At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.â€? His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal. “Eco-art makes an impact on the world,â€? says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting + drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope. Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.â€? All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors. Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist. He points out that whatever form eco-art takes, its purpose is to show a problem, provoke a response and ask the viewer, “What if‌?â€? Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Used in India for 4,000 years, black pepper may be the most popular spice of our era. “Black pepper can increase the amount of nutrients your body absorbs from other food and spices,” says de la Forêt. A study published in Plant Medica concluded that subjects consuming a small amount (20 milligrams) of an extract of black pepper showed an increase of retained curcumin in their bodies. For maximum benefits, grind whole peppercorns directly onto food at mealtime.

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Dr. Lipi Roy, a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and blogger at SpicesForLifemd. com, considers turmeric the golden spice of life. “In addition to its role in Indian and Asian cuisine, turmeric is used in traditional Indian medicine to treat common ailments like stomach upset, ulcers, flatulence, arthritis, sprains, wounds and skin and eye infections,” she says. A study published in Oncogene concluded that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) was a more potent anti-inflam-

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“Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America. In a study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid after subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger. Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced inflammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research

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matory agent than aspirin or ibuprofen. Try adding a little turmeric and ground black pepper to soups, salads and sauces.

Herbs are not spices although the term spice is sometimes used to encompass them all. An herb is the leaf of a plant when used in cooking. Spices can be buds, bark, roots, berries, seeds or any other part of a plant, and are often dried. ~McCormick Science Institute noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharmaceutical sumatriptan (Imitrex). According to a study in the journal Arthritis, it’s an effective tool in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger adds a zing of healthy flavor to hot teas and stir-fried veggies such as broccoli, green beans, carrots or mushrooms.

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A common spice added to Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Indian cuisine, paprika is rich in natural carotenoids (the orangey pigment in many plants with antioxidant power) and capsaicin, both of which may decrease mortality from chronic illnesses. Another benefit of this capsaicincontaining spice is its ability to control appetite. In research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, participants that consumed red pepper spice had a slightly higher core temperature and energy expenditure after a meal than the control group. The study further suggested that those that consumed capsaicin-containing spices like paprika ate fewer calories per day and had less interest in food. “Paprika is a great salt alternative, too,” says Roy. “Too often, people think they are craving salt, but they aren’t. They are craving flavor, and paprika gives a nice kick to chili, salad, grilled cheese and so many other foods.”

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Gardening with children is messy and chaotic, but there is always learning going on beneath the surface, just out of sight,� says Catherine Koons-Hubbard, nature preschool director at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing nutritious vegetables like cherry tomatoes allows kids to see, touch and possibly smash a food as they get to know it, increasing the likelihood that they will eventually eat it.

,QFRUSRUDWH 3OD\ 6SDFHV “Children might rather be playing than following instructions,� Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony farm or secret place for fairies. Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves. Children love mixing soil and water together into mud. When given a bucket of

clay, soil and water, kids quickly discover they can use mud to paint, sculpt or make fantasy pies decorated with leaves, sticks or flowers. “Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,� says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles. “Mud isn’t anything, really, and that open-ended quality lends itself to joyously creative play that helps children develop a relationship with the natural world,� she says.

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming. Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now. Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away. We can elevate structures, but that’s limited. Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem? In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply. About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

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There are now about 200 million people living within three feet of high tide. Both mitigation and adaptation will be required.

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had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species. California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.

What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”? Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines. Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise. These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments. We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org). Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy. Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply. Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

Studies show that yoga still has low involvement from men, populations of low income, and those over 65. Below are a few ways to engage the wider population: • Create affordable class packages • Offer donation-based weekly classes • Ensure blocks, props and chairs are available for all students • Have a certified yoga therapist on staff • Offer prenatal yoga • Include other wellness, body movement and dance classes • Offer kids yoga classes • Create customized classes and workshops

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oga is just as much about our inside journey as the asana’s (postures) that often visually illustrate the yoga journey. Yoga literally means ‘union’. This union can be understood on different levels and is most often thought of in terms of achieving ‘self-realization’ or ‘union with the self.’ We read and hear about yoga defined as the union of the limited self to the absolute self; the stilling of the waves of likes and dislikes. Yes, yoga is a journey of the self. But this doesn’t mean that yogis focus on just themselves. Like all humans, we are striving for happiness and equanimity. Within the community of the yoga studio, one is—or should be—allowed to share their path to happiness and selfdiscovery with other like-minded individuals. When we seek to grow internally and find expansiveness, there is nothing better than knowing that you have the support (even if not verbalized) of others who are striving for the same. Being in a class, moving with intention and breath, can motivate your body to explore more, assisting you in growing your practice. Keeping connected with the community can not only keep you on your mat but drive you toward your ultimate goals more smoothly. Being in a non-judgmental atmosphere can also provide you with the safe assurance you need to get through sickness, injury or hard times.

How can we continue to expand our community? According to an article written by Alex Klein featured in Yogi Times, there are over 20 million people practicing or engaging in yoga on some level in the United States. Yet we still are not representing all of our population.

Liz Glover Wilson, founder of Stone Wave Yoga, has been practicing for 20 years. She is a certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance, prenatal yoga instructor, Reiki master and artist. She is committed to doing what she can to create a studio that truly has ‘open doors’ for all. Stone Wave Yoga is located at 2694 U.S. 44 in Gardiner. For more information, contact liz@stonewaveyoga.com or visit StoneWaveYoga.com.

Stone Wave Yoga, located near Minnewaska State Park in Gardiner just a few miles from New Paltz, just celebrated their first anniversary. “Since day one, we have been focused on creating a spirit of community. We embrace the strength of community and hope to nurture it for years to come,� says owner Liz Glover Wilson. Their slogan ‘come as you are,’ is an important message. “We want to clearly communicate that whether you’re young, old, beginner, experienced, flexible, not flexible, injured, healthy, fit or out of shape, you’re equally welcome here,� assures Glover Wilson.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders. He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked. “One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox. Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-

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killing poison called Bt-toxin. Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers. Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor. They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

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dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods. Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

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largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup. Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed. Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity. According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls. Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

2UJDQLF 6XUSDVVHV 1RQ *02 GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards. Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO.

Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Better digestion is the top reported benefit for humans and pets that switched to non-GMO and largely organic foods. All conditions that improved in pets also improved in humans. July 2018

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THE GAME IS NOT OVER. Rotator cuff problems? Tennis Elbow? Golfer’s Elbow? Runner’s Knee? Plantar Fasciitis? Don’t just soothe the pain… FIX the problem. You can heal these conditions naturally! These gels are full-strength, waterbased herbal decoctions. They are NOT smelly, NOT greasy and they have NO Menthol. Centuries of herbal wisdom have gone into these formulations.

Doctor recommended because it works!

MUSCLE HONEY will get your muscles loosened up and ease joint pain before and after the game. BRUISE-STRAIN-TEAR REPAIR will relieve the pain and FIX those injuries with repeated use.

Order online at MyNaturesRite.com or call 800-991-7088. USE COUPON CODE OLD30 FOR 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER! July 2018

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AKASHIC RECORDS LAURINE PISARRI 201-383-0667 laurinepisarri@gmail.com LaurinePisarri.com

CATERING AJ'S CATERING & TAKE OUT 184 Brightwood Ave, Pearl River 735-7200 CateringByAJ.com Enjoy meals made from scratch with fresh, local ingredients by a Culinary Institute of America chef. A new take on take out for lunch and dinner. We cater for all occasions.

CHIROPRACTORS NEWBURGH CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Janette Asaro Peña 3 Pierces Rd, Newburgh 561-6800 NewburghChiropractor.com Looking for a safe and natural solution to alleviate back/neck pain or headaches? Ready to improve your health? We help our patients reach their potential, restoring their health naturally. Nutrition classes offered.

COACHING BREAK / THROUGH CAREER AND LIFE COACHING Coach Pete Heymann 802-0544 breakthroughwithcoachpete@gmail.com BreakthroughWithCoachPete.com Get out of your own way...and get on with it! Providing guidance to help you seek positive change to live the life you love. FREE first coaching session.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY HUDSON VALLEY COLONICS Connie Schneider HudsonValleyColonics.com 845-256-1516

DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE, PROFESSIONAL DOWSER 845-709-5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org Energy is everything! Are you experiencing unexplained health issues, sleeplessness, trouble selling your home or attracting business? The problem may be disturbed energy. Call to learn how dowsing can help.

ENERGY HEALING LISA LACAVA Heartfelt Healing 914-527-9273 reikiwithlisa123@gmail.com Facebook.com/reikiwithlisa123 Reiki Master/Teacher and Integrated Energy Therapy® practitioner Lisa LaCava provides a unique healing experience utilizing a combination of Reiki, IET, crystals and intuitive healing. Sessions tailored to client’s needs.

RENATE SIEGEL 23 Clinton Ave., Tappan 398-1006 · 664-0951 EnergyHealthStudio.com Eden Energy Medicine (EEM) works with your energy systems to create health and happiness. As an Advanced Eden Energy Medicine practitioner, I can help you reclaim your well-being.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE/ NUTRITION ALAIN MASS, MD AND NAOMI MASS, CHHC, FNLP 845-623-0047 contact@massfunctionalmd.com Monsey, NY Treat the root causes of your chronic illness and pain. With Functional Nutrition and an Integrative whole body/ whole life approach we can help you with tickborne disease, mold toxicity, hormonal imbalance and brain fog. See ad, page 20.

GREEN BURIAL DYING TO BLOOM 48 Burd St., Ste., 101, Nyack Across from Squash Blossom 535-1567 DyingToBloom.com A natural burial boutique specializing in green burial products chosen for their harmonious, environmental qualities, including hand-crafted biodegradable caskets, urns and artistic memorial products for people and pets.

HERBAL APOTHECARY SAGE’S HERBAL APOTHECARY 71 South Broadway, Nyack 348-1119 • SagesHerbal.com

HOMEOPATHY DAVID CONNELL, DC 777 Ulster Ave., Kingston 15 Davis Ave., Poughkeepsie 338-3320 • 485-8582 See listing under Nutrition for more information.

LIFE COACH CONNIE SPORTIELLO, RN, NLP PRACTITIONER AND CERTIFIED LIFE COACH 264-8423 · TopHealthInteractive.com hudsonvalleymakeadifference@gmail.com Making the decision to create your optimal health and happiness is the first step to improving your life. I will show you simple ways to create an improved, empowered, happier life.

MASSAGE STILLPOND MASSAGE THERAPY Ron and Bethany Mutone, L.M.T. 677 Rt. 17M, Monroe 783-0343 • StillpondMassage.com Stillpond Massage Therapy is a therapeutic massage practice located in Monroe. Since 1998, entire families have come to Stillpond for relief of muscular pain. See ad, page 2.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY HUDSON VALLEY PSYCHOTHERAPY, KELLY HARRIS 99 Main St, Nyack 500-8675 ¡ HudsonValleyPsychotherapy.com kharrispsychotherapist@gmail.com

NEW AGE CENTER 1 South Broadway, Nyack Paula Heitzner, The Nyack Yoga Center: 356-5613 Robin Laufer: 914-450-0325 Jeannie DeMarco: 422-1628

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914-772-8320 • Viridian.com/energychoices Going Solar is the single most effective move a homeowner can make; whether you’re looking for a career or just some extra cash. Find out how you can make good money and save money simply by "sharing the sun".

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ORGANIC/NATURAL SKIN CARE REBECCA’S PARADISE SKIN CARE email@youthfulvigour.com RebeccasParadise.com Find us at the Nyack Farmers’ Market

TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALTH AND LIFE COACHING FREE YOUR ESSENCE COACHING Jessica Hans-Smolin 826-2785 ¡ FreeYourEssenceCoaching.com info@freeyouressencecoaching.com

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