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It has been a humdinger of a winter and I am so looking forward to the arrival of spring, warmth, sunshine and flowers. That said, winter has offered some rewards. I love engaging in healthy outdoor activities like cross-country skiing, followed by time indoors to warm up and nourish body (and soul) with the season’s rich array of foods. In this edition, we turn our focus toward such aspects of wellness like current fresh food trends, superherbs to help fend off disease, ways to tell if your kids have food sensitivities, and gluten-free options.

I remember a time, not long ago, when going gluten-free meant following a very restrictive diet. Not anymore! Though I am not gluten-intolerant, I love trying new things and have gone mostly gluten-free during the last year. In addition to the health benefits (increased energy, clarity in thinking, reduced inflammation, relief from gastrointestinal problems including bloating or cramping, etc.) there are many delicious gluten-free foods readily available in local markets. I particularly like the taste and crunchiness of gluten-free crackers, (especially Crunchmasters and Nut-Thins), and corn-quinoa pasta.

The rest of my diet is rich in produce, especially green leafy veggies(!), and they must be fresh! fresh! fresh! (Naturally, the sooner you eat food after it is pulled out of the ground, or off of a tree, the better it is for you). I didn’t always feel this way about produce. When I was growing up back in the 60s, most of the vegetables served at dinnertime came out of a can, which was probably why eating them was such an unpleasant experience (the flavor was so distorted from being soaked in salt water and preservatives). Then, one summer my Canadian-born grandmother brought me to a farmers market in Ontario and, for the first time, I ate fresh raw green beans and peas straight from the pod. This totally shifted my attitude about vegetables... I could actually taste them in their natural form and I LOVED them!

As with so many shifts to better health, what a great “natural awakening” it was to gain that new awareness, which then shaped my future food choices.

We can all learn from our past in order to shape the future we desire. So much of what you will see in this edition can make that journey both more pleasurable and easier to achieve. Whether you have an a-ha moment upon reading through pieces like Wayne Dyer’s interview (about reflecting on personal history and learning lessons to open to new possibilities), attending an event listed in the news briefs or calendars, and/or trying the myriad products and services offered by Natural Awakenings’ advertisers, this issue is ripe with possibilities for your health and joy in body, mind, spirit and relations.

The expression “you are what you eat” shows how intertwined food and life are. May the search for what sates you prove fruitful and delicious in all ways!

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contents 6 newsbriefs 13 13 healthbriefs 15 globalbriefs 17 ecotip 18 business

spotlight 15 23 wisewords 24 healingways 26 healthykids 28 consciouseating 30 fitbody 32 greenliving 17 34 naturalpet 36 calendar 42 classifieds 44 resourceguide

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20 FRESH FOOD TRENDS

Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

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23 FROM “WHY ME?”

TO “THANK YOU!”

Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons

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24 SUPERHERBS Four Plants that Fight Off Disease

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newsbriefs Discover Holistic Living at Re:Create CT

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ow in its second year, Re:Create CT is fast becoming the destination event for discovering Holistic living in the Hartford area. It began as a way to showcase the abundance of Holistic and Greenconscious businesses in Connecticut and provides an open environment for all people, not just people already following holistic practices, to understand and try their services. This free event returns to Elizabeth Park in Hartford on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Rain date: May 10). The day will include more than 125 local holistic professionals, green and sustainable living experts, artists, artisans, farmers and food producers in booths spread throughout the park. Visitors can explore vendors, participate in free classes in the Yoga Arena, listen to lectures at the new Natural Awakenings Spirit Pavilion or enjoy live music by the Main Stage. Kids are welcome too, with an area just for them: The Green Scene for HolistiKids! Re:Create CT is possible with support from the Hartford Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce and Marketing, Events, and Cultural Affairs for the City of Hartford.

Vendors/speaker submissions are being accepted until April 15. For information, visit ReCreateCT.com.

New Practitioner Joins Stratford Wellness Center

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atural Health and Wellness Center (NHAWC) in Stratford is pleased to announce that Holly Burton, LMT is joining the practice to expand the integrative and supportive services offered to its patients.

Burton specializes in integrative bodywork designed to achieve whole-body wellness.

She uses techniques such as Deep Tissue Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy to correct imbalances and resolve chronic pain issues. Other specialties include Lymphatic Drainage and Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST). She also prac-

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tices pre-natal massage to support mother and baby through pregnancy. Holly believes health and well-being are key to a functional happy life. She previously practiced at Naugatuck’s Balanced Body Chiropractic. “We’re so happy Holly is joining us,” said Lisa Singley, ND, founder of NHAWC. “As an expert in integrative bodywork, she will be able to provide our patients with even more support and enhanced natural care.”

NHAWC, run by Singley, aims to provide a caring and compassionate environment in which time is taken to listen to patients and offer safe, effective and comprehensive care.

Services include advanced diagnostic testing with natural healing modalities and treatment options to prevent disease, remedy multiple conditions, restore balance and treat mind, body and spirit.

NHAWC’s location is 2103 Main Street, Suite #2, Stratford, CT. For information/appointments, call 203.874.4333, email info@nhawc.com, or visit nhawc.com.

TGI’s New MA: Writing & Oral Tradition

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ired of letting creative aspirations take a backseat? What if it’s possible to commit two years to creative writing without giving up work and family responsibilities…while earning a master’s degree? The Graduate Institute (TGI) is offering a new master’s degree in Writing and Oral Tradition which can help anyone do just that. At TGI, join a supportive writing community to nurture the writer’s soul, on a schedule that is practical for adult learners. TGI’s approach to the study of writing values collaboration and community in place of competition and criticism. Another facet of the program is its emphasis on oral tradition and the spoken word as the foundations of modern narrative. “Everyone loves a good story,” said Robin Moore, program coordinator and a professional storyteller and author. “Stories help us to make sense of a world that often seems frightening and chaotic. Whether the stories spring from personal experience, folklore or purely from imagination, the tried and true techniques of storytelling, storylistening and storycreating can give authors a fresh perspective on the writing process.” Students will study memoir, poetry, children’s literature, short story, non-fiction, screenplay and more, with instruction also given in traditional publishing practices and the rapidly emerging field of e-publishing (free

workshop at TGI on e-publishing: Thursday, March 20, 7 to 9 p.m.). Classes, beginning May 2, meet one weekend a month (Friday 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Learn more: Learn.edu/ot. TGI’s reachable at 171 Amity Road, Bethany, CT, 203.874.4252, admissions@learn.edu.

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he staff at Everlastings Organic Salon and Spa in Guilford is devoted to educating the local community about the impacts they believe non-organic hair and skincare products can have on people’s health. Concerned that many synthetic ingredients used in fragrances, shampoos, gels or hair sprays are toxic and can cause respiratory issues, allergic reactions and skin infections, Everlastings’ offers signature hair and skin products which contain only certified organic ingredients. As with the familiar saying, “you are what you eat,” the skin and scalp also “eat” by absorption. The body may then metabolize what it absorbs through the skin into the blood stream. In response, Everlastings’ aim is “to create an environment where no one has to ‘suffer to be beautiful’ anymore.” By eliminating chemicals, fillers, parabens and/ or additives from their products and the environment, they aim to assist clients with natural cleansing and restoration of the body (and earth). Additionally, staff strongly believes in celebrating local citizens’ healthy lifestyle achievements by giving back to also ensure the sustainability of a healthy community. To that end, they have partnered with Target Cancer, an organization that helps finance rare and underfunded cancers. Each person who makes a $45 donation (to Target Cancer) between March 24 and May 24 will be celebrated with a new hair cut and style by one of Everlastings’ salon artists. All proceeds will go directly to Target Cancer.

For detailed Target Cancer donation information and to purchase Everlastings’ new organic signature hair and skin products, visit Everlastingssalon.com. See ad on page 25.

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Connecting with Nature at Meig’s Point

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eigs Point Nature Center programs offer an immersion into the natural world year-round with classes, workshops and events.

Most programs are free of charge and open to all ages.

Fireside Stories with Ranger Russ Miller is one of several upcoming events, which is scheduled for Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Hear Native American tales and fables by a campfire at the Center’s outdoor amphitheater (bring chairs/blankets and roasting sticks…they’ll provide marshmallows!). Stargazing will take place on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 3 there will be an early morning bird walk at 7 a.m. Birds are migrating here at this time of year, so the group will look for warblers and other species arriving in the area. During the annual Great Park Pursuit, on Saturday, May 24, there will be a number of events, including a 6 a.m. bird walk, 11 a.m. beach seining, 2 p.m. ethnobotany discussion about how Native Americans used plants for food, medicine and building and a 7:30 p.m. sunset beach combing to see what washes ashore at that time of night. Additionally, anyone who wants to become a volunteer docent is welcome to contact the center. Opportunities include caring for animals, offering presentations and/or greeting visitors.

Meigs Point Nature Center (accessible location) is at Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Road in Madison, CT. Contact Ranger Russ at 203.245.8743, rangermpnc@gmail.com, or visit Meigspointnaturecenter.org.

30th Annual Conservation Conference

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he Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) will host its 30th annual Connecticut Land Conservation Conference “The Economic Benefits of Open Space” on Saturday, March 15. Event location is Wesleyan University’s Usdan Center in Middletown. Scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., the day will include educational workshops and peer-to-peer networking followed by a reception. Training opportunities will be provided for members of the state’s conservation community, including board members, staff and volunteers from Connecticut’s 137+ land trusts, land use professionals and volunteers, municipal land use commission members, advocates, environmental educators, students and others interested in land conservation. Highlights will

include plenary sessions with leaders from the public and private sectors who will share their insights on economic benefits of open space, particularly as they relate to the benefits that state parks, nature-based recreation, forestry and agriculture provide to the economy and quality of life in Connecticut. There will be an awards presentation for outstanding achievements in land conservation by organizations and individuals. The curriculum is based around subject matter tracks, featuring a choice of 30 (90 minute) workshops and, new for 2014, four afternoon seminars. Faculty will include a mix of state and national consultants, educators, advocates and land trust peers. The day will culminate with a post-conference reception with food and drink samples from Connecticut’s own.

The Usdan Center’s location is 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT. For details/registration, visit ctconservation. org/2014-Conference.

A Talk about Adult Eating Disorders

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hen eating disorders or body image conflicts are mentioned, people tend to imagine someone young… perhaps a preteen, adolescent, or college student. Rarely does one visualize an older face in that picture. Yet more and more older women, approaching or beyond “midlife,” are admitting that they, too, still struggle with their bodies and eating, with many seeking professional help. Additional stressors include physiological issues as women’s bodies mature and experience hormonal shifts through pregnancies, fertility problems, and menopause, all of which are associated with weight gain. Multiple role transitions and losses of adulthood can also lead women to revert to focusing on the body as a misguided way to deal with aging.

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The Annual Shoreline Eating Disorder Presentation (free!) will address such issues on Tuesday, March 18 at The James Blackstone Memorial Library (758 Main St., Branford) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s speaker is Dr. Margo Maine, PhD, founder and advisor of the National Eating Disorders Association, international lecturer, senior editor of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, founding fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders and a clinician in private practice in West Hartford. Dr. Maine, author of several books, including The Body Myth: Adult Women and the Pressure to Be Perfect, which addresses eating disorders at or beyond mid-life, will discuss contributing factors, unique characteristics and needs of adults and the importance of identifying the problem and accessing care.

For event information, call Gina at 203.710.6665, or visit Blackstonelibrary.org.

Gathering to Go Gluten-free

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onnecting in community can often help ease life’s more trying issues.

The Gluten Intolerance Group of ShorelineEast offers such a forum. The group is dedicated to awareness, education and support for those living with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Formed in 2007 by branch manager, Sybil Nassau, it currently has 100 members who pay $25 annually. Classes for newly diagnosed are held twice a year (as needed). There are five to six events offered each year (such as the recent mid-winter luncheon at the Old Lyme Inn with an entirely gluten-free menu) and the group also publishes a bi-monthly 18-page newsletter supported by advertising. Their next event is the annual Pancake Breakfast, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at the Westbrook Firehouse (21 South Main St., Westbrook) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Paid members and children under five attend for free. All others pay $8. Among the offerings will be, “Pamela’s pancakes,” bacon, juice, coffee, blueberry compote, fresh fruit, as well as a few surprises. They will also have allergy-free pancakes for those with soy, dairy, egg and nut allergies at no extra cost. The Gluten Intolerance Group of ShorelineEast is the only branch in New England of the Gluten Intolerance Group, NA, reaching out to those with gluten issues. Meetings are usually held Saturday afternoons, generally in the Old Saybrook-Old Lyme area. New members are always welcome.

For information, call 860.399.3410, email shoreglutenfree@ yahoo.com, or visit Gluten.net/local-branches/westbrook.

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Simrit’s Sacred Sounds Soothe the Soul

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imrit Kaur is a musician, composer and yogini born in Greece who grew up in the United States. She has been singing and playing music since childhood and studied both western and eastern classical vocals, as well as piano and percussion. Kaur currently records music (which transcends genres as exemplified in such creations as a duet with pop icon, Belinda Carlisle, on her upcoming CD, Simrit), tours with her band and teaches Kundalini Yoga/Naad Yoga (sacred sound healing) workshops. The local community will have the opportunity to hear Kaur perform live during her upcoming American tour when she performs in a Connecticut concert presented by Barry Raccio (Kundalini Yoga and Vinyasa teacher at Balanced Yoga and Breathing Room in New Haven who leads monthly workshops and creates yogic events). The concert will be held on Thursday, March 13 at Lyric Hall in New Haven beginning at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Cost is $30 (limited seating). The evening will include Kundalini Yoga mantras, sacred sounds and original songs aiming to soothe the soul, energize spirits and uplift one’s mood to a state of bliss. Clothing company Long Time Sun Apparel will host a trunk sale with yoga clothes and accessories before and after the concert.

Lyric Hall’s location is 827 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT. For information/tickets, call 203.871.8346, contact Barry at urbanyogi@aol.com, or visit eventbrite.com/e/simrit-kaur-inconcert-tickets-10457166667. Simrit Kaur’s site: Simritkaurmusic.com.

Escape to Spring at Van Wilgen’s

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hether living in city or country, working alone or in community, gardening enables everyone to benefit from nature right at home. Having a garden can help inspire creativity, planetary sustainability, enrich the beauty in one’s environment, offer local healthful food and provide opportunities for tranquility and well-being that come from being outdoors and working with the earth. As part of their aim to provide customers with useful resources to enhance their gardening experiences, Van Wilgen’s Garden Center invites the public to their fifth annual “Escape to Spring Exposition” 2014. Scheduled for Friday, March 14

(from 12 to 5 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16 (from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), this home-garden-food event includes a weekend in their greenhouse filled with Van Wilgen grown plants, food offerings from 30 local business’s, cooking demonstrations and talks with local chefs.

Van Wilgen’s grows perennial plants, trees and shrubs, annuals, vegetable plants and herbs, plus mums and grasses.

They have over two acres of greenhouse space and fourteen acres of Christmas tree fields. In addition to the annual expo, they offer year-round access to plants, tools and supplies, plus garden tips, information on diverse plants and seasonal specials. Everyone is welcome to become a member of their free garden club, which includes being added to their mailing list for special offers, promotions, e-newsletters and invitations to in-store events.

Van Wilgen’s Garden Center’s location is 51 Valley Road, North Branford, CT, 203.488.2110, Vanwilgens.com.

Finding Health at Fitness Haven… in 6 weeks!

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veryone seeking simple steps to take charge of their health within a mutually supportive community is invited to participate in Fitness Haven’s “Health Within Reach: SixWeek Lifestyle Reshaping” program. Classes will meet on Sundays (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) beginning March 16 (continuing on March 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 27). Participants will learn to listen to what their bodies need by practicing and experiencing: basic yoga; meditation; mindful eating; selfcare techniques and massage; meal planning/preparation; and, more. Yoga postures and sequencing will help increase strength and flexibility. Accessible, simple meditation techniques will be introduced for stress relief. A focus will be

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placed on nutrition and lifestyle changes based on student’s individual goals. Handouts will help with reshaping on days in between. There will be an optional “healthy shopping” trip to Whole Foods and additional walking sessions with a partner, group members or instructors Nichole Theriau and Christine Ucich. Theriau has a degree in public health and nutrition and is completing a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. She has experience planning healthy eating programs with organizations including Brass City Harvest and Cooking Matters New Haven. Supporting nutrition and lifestyle change, Ucich has taught yoga and meditation for 10 years as a SunDo Healing Arts instructor. She focuses on simple routines for daily practice and encourages students to use the breath as a way to connect body and mind.

Cost: $140/person. Register with a friend: $125/each.

Fitness Haven: 938 State Street in New Haven, CT, 203.562.2833(BUFF), Thefitnesshaven.com.

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Supporting the Refuge

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he Friends of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge invite everyone to their Advocacy 101 Workshops hosted by Sandy Breslin, Director of Governmental Affairs, Audubon Connecticut. Upcoming events are scheduled for Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. (networking bag lunch from 12 to 1 p.m., light snacks provided).

April’s session will be a strategizing workshop focusing on bills that the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate will soon be considering that have the potential to impact the Refuge or support research, wildlife conservation, water quality improvement and land protection within Connecticut. Strategies for reaching federal lawmakers will be discussed. Although outreach to lawmakers is an important part of advocacy, “in reach” to municipally elected and agency officials is equally important. Therefore, during July’s gathering, Breslin will discuss how local elected officials, boards and commissions (Inland Wetlands, Planning and Zoning, Conservation, and Parks and Recreation) can be key conservation allies. She will also talk about reaching state and federal agencies, including leadership within the National Wildlife Refuge system.

Workshops will include advocacy skill building.

The Friends of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is an organization of like-minded groups along Connecticut’s shoreline working to support the Refuge in serving the needs of the public and fostering natural and cultural resource protection, scientific research, public education, recreation and other activities.

Workshop location: Room 110, Yale’s Environmental Science Center, 21 Sachem Street, New Haven, CT. RSVP: 203.264.5098 x310, cfolsom-okeefe@audubon.org.

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Getting Gung-ho about Gardening at UCONN

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n Friday, March 21, in a welcome sign of spring, UConn will sponsor the “2014 Garden Conference” at the Lewis B. Rome Commons in Storrs. The 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. conference will feature national and local experts on various aspects of garden design, maintenance, and plant selection for gardeners of all levels. A combined keynote presentation will be given by Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, owner of Natureworks in Northford, and Stephanie Cohen, horticultural consultant and author from Pennsylvania. DuBruleClemente will discuss tall garden plants, specimen plants and provide architectural structure. Cohen will talk about short perennials for the front border, compact, vertically challenged fillers, often used as ground covers. Other speakers include: Kelly Gill, pollinator conservation specialist for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (pollinatorfriendly gardening); Mark Weathington, assistant director of the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina (plants to fit problem spots in the landscape); Jonathan Lehrer, assistant professor at Farmingdale State College (SUNY) (“Useful Native Woody Plants for Connecticut”); and, Amy Ziffer, owner of A Shady Lady Garden Design in Sherman, CT (how to garden successfully in shady areas). Registration includes an information packet, snacks/lunch, parking and selected autographed books (gardening books and plants available for purchase).

Cost: $90/person by March 14, $100/thereafter. Register online at 2014garden.uconn.edu, or contact Joan Allen at 860.486.6740, joan.allen@uconn.edu.

Jumping and Jiving for Rejuvenation

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ovement and dance can incur better health and enable individuals to authentically express their momentary mood and/or deeper self, to say nothing of the potential for fun. Vinnie’s Jump & Jive in Middletown (open since 2000), an innovative program of the Community Health Center, Inc., was established to promote healthy lifestyles in the community. Although originally centered around swing dancing, it has evolved to offer an eclectic range of dance and movement styles to suit any age and lifestyle (reflecting their motto: “All kinds of dance. All kinds of people.”). Visi-

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tors will find classes ranging from yoga (including chair yoga sessions), Zumba, T’ai Chi and ballroom to tap, salsa and toddler programs in an energetic, social setting. Included among this month’s special ongoing events are activities, such as: Jane Austen Era Dancing on Tuesday, March 4, at 8:15 p.m.; the Second Friday Blues Dance at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 14; and, B-Boy Cipher (breakdancing) on Saturday, March 15, at 6 p.m. In addition to classes in its community dance hall, Vinnie’s Jump and Jive regularly hosts events on-site and throughout the community that complement their regular offerings. Large dances and workshops, as well as social events and art shows, draw both locals and visitors from surrounding states.

Vinnie’s location is 424 Main Street, Middletown, CT. For classes/events, call 860.347.6971 x3777, or visit Vinniesjumpandjive.com, Facebook: VinniesJumpandJive.

Film Festival Enhances Environmental Awareness

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he sixth annual Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY) will take place from Sunday March 31 to Sunday, April 6 in New Haven. EFFY, sponsored by Yale’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and run by students, showcases cutting edge films that raise awareness of current environmental and social issues. It includes screenings of narrative and documentary films, features and shorts, coupled with panel discussions with filmmakers, special guests, field experts, and Yale faculty. Films will be shown at multiple venues, such as Whitney Humanities Center, Criterion Cinemas, Kroon Hall and the GPSCY Pub. The festival’s mission is to foster meaningful discourse and incite social change and environmental stewardship. In light of this aim, admission to screenings and special events is free and open to the public. While the team running the festival is interested in conveying important environmental issues to audiences via the medium of film, they are also dedicated to ensuring that the festival operations are environmentally sustainable and low-impact. They adhere to the Yale Office of Sustainability’s event guidelines, as well as track sustainability efforts to set goals for the following year’s festival. Past festivals have included the U.S. Premiere of “GMO OMG,” the New England premiere of “A River Changes Course,” presentations by Dan Rather, Van Jones, James Gustave Speth and others and advanced screenings of films like the Academy-Award winning documentary “ The Cove.”

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Chemicals DIY Projects Keep Seniors Moving Harm Pets, Too

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he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say.

Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men.

Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasn’t routine. Participants that both exercised regularly and were often physically active in their daily life had the lowest risk profile of all.

Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

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educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research.

In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women.

Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals.

In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury.

PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flameretardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease.

Suggestions for minimizing exposure include avoiding chemicalladen household cleaners, furnishings and carpet; drinking carbon-filtered water; steering clear of food and beverage containers made from or lined with plastic (including cans); and eating organic produce and free-range meat.

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Legumes Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure

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cup of beans a day may keep the doctor away. In a randomized trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine of 121 participants diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, daily consumption of approximately one cup of legumes (peas and beans) was found to improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure and heart rate, thereby reducing participants’ calculated risk score for coronary heart disease (CHD).

Body weight, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels also decreased on the legume diet. Legumes appear to make dietary carbohydrates digest more slowly and with a lower glycemic index, which has been associated with reduced hypertension and fewer CHD events in pre-diabetic individuals.

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or people with sensitive sinuses, life can seem like a contest between breathing more freely and staying off of steroid sprays and antibiotics, because using them regularly in a preventative manner can lead to serious health consequences.

Naturally maintaining sinus health requires an antimicrobial agent that kills offending microbes, yet is harmless enough to use several times a day indefinitely. A natural protocol that uses an enhanced aqueous silver colloid of greater than 30 parts per million is now being used to relieve the burden on the immune system and prevent chronic irritation of sinus passageways.

One crucial function our sinuses perform is filtering the air we breathe, which is filled with viruses, bacteria and fungi. The easiest way to maintain sinus health is to kill these pathogens before their numbers become large.

Silver colloids, delivered through the nose with either a neti pot or nasal spray bottle are one way to do this, according to Steven Frank, author of Managing Sinus Health: Clearing Sinus Infections Without Antibiotics. For the remedy to work, it is important to blow the nose prior to use and then coat the tissues of the nasal passageways, allowing the liquid to remain there as long as possible. Then a second, similar spray application can follow after a few minutes, avoiding blowing the nose in the interval.

Frank is the founder of Nature’s Rite and chief technical officer at Klearsen Corporation—two companies that research and develop herbal formulations and natural health products. He holds numerous patents on antimicrobial colloids and respiratory infection therapies.

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America’s Best Community Garden Cities We don’t have to live in a rural area or even the suburbs to be a farmer these days. According to the Trust for Public Land, the 10 best cities for homegrown veggies from urban gardens are Seattle, Washington (a P-Patch program provides 68 gardens for residents throughout the city); Portland, Oregon (its Produce for People program donates fresh produce to local hunger agencies); Long Beach, California (growing anything from sugar cane and lemongrass to sunflowers and tomatoes); St. Paul, Minnesota (17 community gardens—half run by nonprofits and half open to rent); Honolulu, Hawaii (1,254 plots for public use); San Jose, California (19 community gardens on 35 acres); Baltimore, Maryland (community gardens cover 11 acres throughout the city); Washington, D.C. (a Master Peace Farm program tends area gardens and mentors budding veggie growers at an adjoining middle school); Anchorage, Alaska (a city goal is enabling residents to work together in harmony); and Louisville, Kentucky (Brightside’s community garden program, established 19 years ago, currently manages 10 of Louisville’s 16 gardens).

These gardens not only extol the virtues of fresh, local and often organic foods, they also bring communities together. Some produce food for those in need, others have youth programs and some have even been credited with reducing local crime rates. Many community gardens accept new members in the fall; visit acga.LocalHarvest.org to find one nearby and reserve a space.

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Creative Paths for Local Food Sourcing Entrepreneurs are creating novel ways to circumvent the commercial food system that ships food, in or out of season, for hundreds or thousands of miles at the cost of quality and too often, accountability. Re:farm Denver, in Colorado, for example, supplies families with everything they need for backyard gardens, from irrigation systems to seeds. In 2013, 200 families participated.

Cottage food laws allow artisans to sell breads, jams, candy and other foods made in home kitchens. While specific restrictions vary, 42 states have some type of cottage law. Beth-Ann Betz, who bakes sweets in her New Hampshire kitchen, says, “It gives me the option to be independent and self-employed at 66.”

At the Community Thanksgiving Potluck, in Laguna Beach, California, dinner is shared, not served. For 25 years, those with homes and without, single people, families, city council members and the jobless have gathered to share food and community for the holiday. “It’s a wonderful chaos,” says Dawn Price, executive director of the nonprofit Friendship Shelter.

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Small farms, farmers’ markets, local food processors and community food banks have been given a reprieve because, on December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to take a second look at proposed new laws that would have put many of them out of business. The new rules, proposed under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), came under fire from consumers, farmers and others with voices that were heard.

The FDA said its “thinking has evolved,” and “…significant changes will be needed in key provisions of the two proposed rules affecting small and large farmers. These provisions include water quality standards and testing, standards for using raw manure and compost, certain provisions affecting mixed-use facilities and procedures for withdrawing the qualified exemption for certain farms.”

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University of Michigan and University of Hawaii researchers claim to have solved a long-standing scientific mystery of how mercury gets into openwater fish. Based on their study findings, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, they also project that mercury levels in Pacific fish will rise in the coming years.

The researchers discovered that up to 80 percent of the toxic form of mercury, methylmercury, is generated deep in the ocean, most likely by bacteria attached to sinking pieces of organic matter. Mercury found in Pacific fish near Hawaii likely traveled thousands of miles through the air before being deposited in the ocean, the team concludes, blaming industrial nations such as China and India that rely on coal-burning power plants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that large fish have the highest levels of methylmercury because they live longer and have more time to accumulate it.

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City Voters Reject Fluoridation Again Portland, Oregon, residents have rejected a plan to fluoridate city water for the fourth time since 1956, making it the largest city (pop. 900,000) in the United States without fluoride in its water supply. In the 1950s, cities throughout the U.S. championed water fluoridation as a way of fighting tooth decay, but the effort backfired when a condition called fluorosis emerged, which ironically is characterized by tooth enamel discoloration and erosion.

Anti-fluoride forces say that water treatment is not the key to better dental health for children. Fluoride Action Network Executive Director Paul Connett, Ph.D., has a better idea. “We urge the legalization of dental therapists in Oregon who will treat the low-income children dentists refuse to treat.”

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After serving most of the New York metro area for more than a decade, online grocer FreshDirect (FreshDirect.com) began delivering in the Philadelphia metro area in October 2012 and expanded to other parts of Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey and Delaware, last fall. “Our hyper-local, farm-to-fork food systems result in healthy relationships between consumers, food and farmers,” says David McInerney, co-founder of FreshDirect. The company also supports hunger organizations and provides nutritional counseling.

Planet Organics (PlanetOrganics.com) serves the San Francisco Bay area.

Beginning last fall, Instacart partnered with Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco to begin delivering food to homes in 13 neighborhoods in Chicago. Beginning in Colorado, where it’s based, Door to Door Organics (DoorToDoorOrganics.com) now provides its service in Michigan, plus metro areas of Kansas City, Chicago and New York. Green BEAN Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery.com), based in Indianapolis, now also delivers organic and sustainable foods in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and most recently, St. Louis, Missouri.

Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) taps into 100-plus farmers within a day’s drive of its Niles, Illinois, center, to serve the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. “We’re able to concentrate on reaching people of all incomes and get deep into the communities,” says co-owner Shelly Herman. The eight-year-old company also partners with community groups, food pantries and schools.

Going a step further, other companies are delivering prepared healthy meals.

In one example, Power Supply (MyPowerSupply.com) recently partnered with Mindful Chef to foster this connection with 50 yoga and other fitness facilities, as well as other businesses in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

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The Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling (MPC) is offered in partnership with the Graduate Theological Foundation. There is no requirement to have a denominational affiliation. The successful candidate will, however, already have a bachelor’s degree and be one who is seeking to elevate or deepen their practice. In the MPC Program, HFI aims to assist students in working from their deepest place of wisdom… integrating theory, skill, self-awareness

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and integrity. Excellence in this program involves more than knowing information and techniques; it is the ability to remain alive, centered and grounded as a healer.

The course work for the MPC Program is also the foundation of the Institute’s Professional Training Program for Psychotherapists. It includes: mindfulness; indigenous healing practices; emotional and energetic roots of physical pain and illness; bonding and attachment; healing through Native American imagery, trauma and inner child work; and, conflict resolution for couples from a Buddhist perspective.

The Professional Training Program for Psychotherapists in In-Depth Body Psychotherapy and Subtle Energy Healing is an exciting, comprehensive training program at the leading edge of psychotherapy and healing, which provides a means for becoming the best therapist/healer you can be. The training, for psychotherapists or those on the path to becoming psychotherapists, gives each student a strong foundation in the intricacies of working with trauma, with a soulful and humanistic approach. HFI staff has provided this training for over 30 years to professionals throughout North America and Europe.

The Transformational Energy Healing Program is a certificate-based program for anyone who is already established as, or seeking to become, an energy healer. This program serves to enable students to heal from both the left and right

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The curriculum is both spiritual and clinical in nature.

The Human Relations Training Program, open to the general public, is designed to deepen one’s own experiences, relationships, and sense of aliveness. Those who come to this program hail from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including a variety of personal, professional and corporate roles. All of them have an interest in personal growth, learning, and moving through a process that allows for transformation. Those in business will benefit from improving professional relationships and deepening their sense of career motivation and direction.

All participants will learn how to create a more satisfying life, develop greater intimacy and improve boundaries with those around them.

What makes these programs unique, and a different educational experience than traditional institutions offer, is the way they each seek to empower people and practitioners to gain the confidence, direction and credibility that is needed to enable healing of self and others. This is done through what is called “primary learning.” In other words, the students will not just be passive recipients of learning and theory. Instead, they will integrate all they learn in a holistic way, fully participating in, and experiencing the results of, the therapeutic methods first-hand while actively living the approach they also wish to put into practice.

Sit down with partners Stuart Alpert, Psy. D, LCSW, Naomi Lubin-Alpert, Psy. D, LMFT, David Gilroy, Psy. D., LPC, Donna Baker-Gillroy, Psy. D., LPC, and Sylvia Gingras-Baker, MA, LMFT (as well as Dori Gatter, Psy. D., LPC, the Director of the Human Relations Training Program

and Dan Leven, certified movement therapist, founder of the Leven Institute for Expressive Movement, LLC and HFI faculty member) and you quickly get a sense of what each of them brings to HFI’s programs. This group has an impressive collective resume, having studied all over the world with masters of many healing modalities, and their personal interests and pursuits also weave a rich tapestry from which they draw.

The HFI team has deep roots in indigenous spirituality, including decade-long studies with various Native American shamans and a Nicaraguan curandero. In these indigenous practices, every moment is a ceremony and it is from this mindset that the partners root their own practices, believing that therapist/healer and client alike must be open to growth. In addition to the Native American healings, the partners delight in a broad range of practices and interests: Buddhism; Reiki; playing in a band; mountain exploration by horse; biking; and, writing, just to name a few. They are a lively, passionate and cohesive group, alternating between finishing each other’s sentences and seamlessly adding on to one another’s thoughts.

To explore how you can enhance your own and/or your practice’s vitality with these unique and soulful programs, you are cordially invited to find out more by attending one of HFI’s Wednesday night classes or a four-hour introductory workshop.

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

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here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming.

Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging

What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat?

From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet.

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mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes.

Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.”

On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables.

It’s free food, there for the picking.”

However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.”

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For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified,

by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification.

She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at Wildman SteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says.

Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

Fermentation

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance.

Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.”

Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation. com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.”

Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and

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10 Farm/estate-branded items Source: Restaurant.org gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

Feed Matters

The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk.

On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat.

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According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs.

Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

Faith

How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.”

Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things.

Hyperlocal Superstars Food Corps is a national nonprofit with a mission to improve school food and thus children’s health and lifelong potential. Active in 15 states, it places teams of young teachers in limited-resource communities to establish school gardens, provide food-based nutrition education and supplement school meals with garden fresh produce.

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Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process.

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of

how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.”

Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith.

His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities— Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance.

He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger.

Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.”

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

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fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.

these miracles show up.

There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?

You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?

My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more

I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a

tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all.

Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

What can you see clearly about your role as a parent?

I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.”

Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.

What has your life taught you about prayer?

I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from.

My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the extended interview.

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erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities.

Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.

Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal

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Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds.

Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases.

“Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta

carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered noxious,” observes Gladstar.

Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England.

Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus,

Herb: A plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food. ~ Merriam Webster Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show.

Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s.

Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable anti-

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Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain.

“Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal or viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life!

The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients.

Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause long-term tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adult-onset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says.

If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.

Spitting Up

Suspects: Intolerance to casein— a protein prevalent in dairy cow milk different from its form in breast milk that can get into mothers’ milk or formula—tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman.

Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose

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a brand made with predigested casein or whey. To heal baby’s damaged intestinal lining, give 10 billion CFU (colony forming units) daily of probiotic bacteria, mixed in a bottle or sprinkled on food.

Chronic Diarrhea

Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic substances, plus gas and bloating, often accompany these intolerances. Lactose intolerance is usually a root cause and is present in nearly everyone that’s gluten intolerant, Dorfman says.

Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.

Chronic Ear Infections

Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity.

Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients.

Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.

Itchy Skin

Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple.

Action: Because itchiness can suggest a histamine response, ask an allergist for an IgE radioallergosorbent (RAST) blood test to detect food sensitivities.

Hyperactivity

Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped blood-brain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Action: When possible, buy organic foods certified to contain no artificial colors. Otherwise, scrutinize food labels for the nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes in U.S. foods: Blue 1 and 2, Citrus Red 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.

Crankiness

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies

have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss.

Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

Stunted Growth

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size—height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises.

Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says.

Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online. After sipping a zinc sulfate solution, the child will report either tasting nothing (indicating deficiency) or a bad flavor (no deficiency). Zinc-rich foods include beef, chicken, beans, pumpkin seeds, cashews and chickpeas. To counter a deficiency, ask a family healthcare provider for an age-appropriate supplement dose.

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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home.

Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go.

According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particularly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”

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Jules Shepard, a mother of two in Washington, D.C., and author of Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy who also shares recipes at Blog.JulesGlutenFree.com, remembers when going out for a glutenfree lunch was difficult. “The friendly NaturalNewHaven.com

lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties.

Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack.

“Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.”

“Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a staple in my life,” advises

Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats, because regular oats can be contaminated with gluten grains.” Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties.

Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before.

“While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.

Our experts suggest delicious, nutritious choices for gluten-free eating at work, play or anywhere we wander.

For food safety, keep foods that need to be kept hot and cold in separate thermal containers.

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In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to gluten-free eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free, she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, gluten-free cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak.

Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go.

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umans are inherently social creatures. Most of us enjoy the company of others and spend much of our waking time engaging in social interactions with colleagues, friends and family. People that spend a lot of time together often adopt one another’s eating and exercise habits—sometimes for the better, but often for the worse.

At least one positive side to wishing to conform socially is unexpected.

Finding the right circle of friends—our own personal support group—can make sticking to an exercise schedule or diet easier. It’s a key factor in the popularity of organized weight-loss groups and exercise classes.

Studies published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Obesity demonstrate that just having a weight-loss or fitness support system in place results in better adherence to diet and exercise with more pounds shed and kept off over the long term. Researchers believe that in

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addition to the motivation and accountability supporters provide, benefits are also enhanced by learning through observing; changing our behavior through watching the actions and outcomes of others’ behavior.

If we don’t have physical access to a local support group, we can access one online or create our own, using one of the following social media platforms.

Facebook

The leading social networking website includes thousands of community and group pages devoted to weight loss, exercise and healthy living. Its search function helps find one that fits our needs. Make an introduction and join the discussion. Participating in a special challenge helps everyone stay motivated.

Twitter

This micro-blogging site is informal and fast-paced, providing nearly instantaneous feedback. Use Twitter to identify

friends with similar health and fitness goals. Follow links to motivational photos, low-calorie recipes and athome workouts. Tweeting when feeling the urge to eat virtually guarantees that we’ll receive a helpful response in a minute or two. Twitter chats are also a fabulous way to connect with an established and helpful healthy living tribe.

Pinterest

A visual smorgasbord of clean-eating recipes, at-home workouts and inspirational photos keeps spirits up. Pinterest accesses photos throughout the Internet that we can grab and “pin” to a personal online vision board. It’s also possible to create a visual cookbook, pinning recipes to, for example, clean eating, Paleo, pumpkin and oatmeal themed boards. It’s fun to connect with our favorite healthy living peeps and start following their boards for continuous injections of inspiration and motivation.

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Instagram provides a platform for sharing snippets of our day via pictures. Fitness fans regularly “Instagram” their meals and workouts, in part to remain accountable to their online followers, but also to help motivate themselves and others to make healthy choices each day.

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Our go-to resource for music videos is also home to hundreds of healthy living “channels”. Want to follow someone’s 100-pound weight-loss journey, learn how to cook quinoa or follow along with free, at-home workout videos? This is the place. Watch, share and comment on a favorite YouTube video to become part of its online community.

The key to using social media to improve our health and fitness is inherent in the name. It’s a friendly way to interact, participate and engage with others.

Tamara Grand, Ph.D., is a certified personal trainer and a group fitness and indoor cycling instructor in Port Moody, British Columbia, in Canada. Her new book is Ultimate Booty Workouts. She contributes to Life.Gaiam.com and blogs at FitKnitChick.com.

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icture a salad of mixed lettuces or romaine accented with microgreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complemented by a dessert of fresh strawberries—all organic, eco-friendly and freshly harvested, even in the middle of winter. The ingredients for this meal don’t have to travel many miles to reach the table—they can be found just several feet away, thanks to aquaponics.

“Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two.

Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.”

FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels.

The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for our superfood salad

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greens, herbs and tilapia.”

FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain.

The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production.

“In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water for fish,” says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida. The 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaponic plants grow

faster and offer higher yields, plus the sustainable technology recycles 90 percent of the water.

In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquaponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, affordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and strawberries.

Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and root vegetables like beets and carrots. Tilapia and bass sell to the community and restaurants; koi are used in livestock ponds.

Sawyer remarks, “An aquaponics system can be indoors or out, depending on the climate, for commercial use or in the home. The basement, garage or a spare room is ideal for growing your own food.” Home garden sizes range from a 20-gallon aquarium to a 10-by-20-foot area.

Avery Ellis, an ecological designer and permaculture specialist in Boulder, Colorado, builds dynamic, living, nonconventional systems. “The temperature

“We like to use heirloom varieties; we don’t want just pretty plants that have diluted flavor. Butter lettuce is the tilapia of plants—it’s easy to grow for a good yield.” ~ Erik Oberholtzer, Tender Greens restaurants in most homes is near 70 degrees, an ideal temperature for a tropical fish like tilapia,” he says. “A 50-gallon fish tank, a 50-gallon storage bin and a timer to feed the fish automatically and supply light can be a self-sustaining system.”

Outdoors, a greenhouse or geodesic dome can house the system. “A harmonious balance maintains itself, and we enjoy maximum yields from little labor,” says Ellis. He reflects that the solutions for feeding the world exist if we just open our eyes to what needs to be done. For those that don’t care to harvest and clean

Aquaponics Advantages 4 Enthusiasts can start small 4 No soil is needed 4 No fertilizer is needed (provided by the fish) 4 No toxic pesticides 4 Uses 90 percent less water than conventional methods 4 Plants help filter indoor air pests and diseases are easier to spot for treatment 4 Growing basil helps repel pests 4 Operator controls nutrition levels at less cost and waste 4 No nutrients pollute the larger environment 4 Stable, high yields of organic produce and safe-fed fish 4 Year-round production from indoor systems 4 Easy to harvest; fish harvesting Sources: Wikipedia.org, is optional IntegratedAquaponics.net 4 Aesthetic enjoyment

fish, decorative koi species work well.

Erik Oberholtzer, founder and owner of Tender Greens restaurants, which sources from nearby southern California farms and is exploring ways to install an aquaponics system in each of its restaurants, explains, “The world is suffering from a loss of growing habitat, genetically modified seeds and global warming. Aquaponics enables growers to stay ahead of climate change, making it the future of sustainable farming.

It’s an ethical way to make quality food healthy, affordable and profitable.”

Aquaponics methods deliver fish free of mercury and genetically modified fish food, plus the freshest vegetables possible, all without the worry of weeds, rabbits, insects, suspect fertilizers, toxic herbicides and pesticides. A home aquaponics system can be one of the best green investments to make in 2014. According to Oberholtzer, “Eating this way should not be a luxury.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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104 acres of wooded hills and grassy fields, miles of nature trails, streams, a two-acre pond, wet meadows, upland swamp, butterfly & hummingbird garden, woodland wildflower and fern garden, community gardening, childrens’ playscape, visitor center, animals & nature exhibits, classes and more!

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Dog Scouts of America Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp

by Sandra Murphy

Scouts, badges, troops and summer camp—they’re not just for kids anymore. Dog Scouts of America is a new twist on tradition that is fun for all ages.

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ogs, their owners and the larger community all benefit when a pet earns the basic Dog Scout certification badge. Any dog can participate, as long as he’s well-behaved.

To qualify for the initial badge, he must be able to heel without pulling, greet a person calmly, meet another animal without overreacting and to see food and leave it alone. The test criteria are similar to that used for the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Tests can be videotaped if there’s no organization evaluator in the area.

Once the dog’s earned the basic Dog Scout badge, the rest of the badges are optional, depending on how involved human-canine pairs wish to get. Instead of pursuing a particular sport or activity, scouting allows the dog to dabble and find what he likes best. Distinctive badges can be earned in separate ability levels including obedience, community service, trail work, nose work, water sports, pulling, herding and lure coursing (a performance sport first devel-

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oped for purebred sighthound breeds).

Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part.

“We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana. “As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.”

Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog.

Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching.

If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer camp is a good

photo by Dog Scouts of America photo by Martha Thierry

forum to investigate lots of options.

Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July.

“Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Holloway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with me and each has his or her favorite activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.”

One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time to go airborne,”

says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingInto Darkness.blogspot.com.

Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can

and should be integrated into daily life.

In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted

by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.”

The Dog Scouts of America Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather.

Learn more and join with others for a troop experience at DogScouts.org.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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calendarofevents SATURDAY, MARCH 1 CT NOFA Winter Conference – Annual celebration of local food & organic farms. Vendors, sustainable farm/garden workshops (all ages), cooking demos & more. Teachers incl. garden instructors, CT farmers, chefs, community activists & nutritionists. WCSU. Danbury. Info/Reg.: 203.308.2584, ctnofa.org.

Ansonia Nature Center’s Maple Festival – 8-10am bkfst. Events all day. Delicious pancake breakfast w/real maple syrup, etc. Maple bake sale, crafts, live animals, tree-tapping demos & more all day! All proceeds benefit Ansonia Nature Center’s critter care. Info: 203.736.1053.

Introduction to Core Energetics – 9-11:30am.

Bring awareness to blocked energy in the body that creates defense patterns. These blocks keep oneself limited & disempowered. This intro. workshop will discuss theory & application. FREE. 90 E Main St. Clinton. RSVP: Laura 203.645.6959, Lauralacascia.com.

Handmade Jewelry Clasps Class at KanduBeads – 11am-12pm. Participants learn to make their own jewelry clasps and findings. Wire working and hammering involved. $15. Early payment=$5 Gift cert. KanduBeads. 346 Quinnipiac St. Bld 1. Flr. 2. Wallingford. 203.793.7348, KanduBeads.com.

w/staff. Feel better. Experience the difference! Call for FREE consultation. PT Services of Guilford. 500 East Main St. Ste. 310. Branford. 203.315.7727.

Spring Session Begins – Therapeutic Recreation Center. 19 Hazel Terr. Woodbridge. Info: 203.804.5343, TherapeuticRecreationCenter.com.

Ecotherapy Interest Group Meets for Presentation on Medicinal Herbs and Reconnecting Children to Nature – 6-8pm. Free. The Graduate Institute. 171 Amity Rd. Bethany. RSVP: 203.874.4252, openhouse@learn.edu.

Improve Your Living & Work Space w/Feng Shui! – 6:30pm. Feng Shui Practitioner Astrid Uryson teaches how to make adjustments in one’s environment so energy flows in alignment w/intentions. Learn re: the bagua map & using Feng Shui principles to support intentions. Clinton Lib. Reg.: hchlibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Heal Your Gut-Resolve Food Sensitivities w/ Dr. Bethanie Wilkinson – 6-7:30pm. Recent data indicates autoimmune diseases may be caused by gut bacteria. Learn re: the importance of digestive health to overall health & how to heal the gut. Clinton Lib. Reg.: 860.908.1045, bwilkinsonwellness@gmail.com.

Free Reiki at Thyme & Season – 11am-3pm (1st & 3rd Sat. every month!). Tranquil Healing Reiki by Usui Reiki Master Anita Jones. Free.

No reservation. Thyme & Season Natural Market. 3040 Whitney Ave. Hamden.1 mi. south of Sleeping Giant/QU. Info: 203.407.8128, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

AaTs Volunteer’s Therapeutic Riding Clinic – 1-2pm. Turning Point Farm. 253 Newton Rd. Woodbridge. Info: 203.804.5343, AnimalAssistedTherapyServices.org.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction w/Beth Roth – 7:15-9:15pm (Wed. 3/5-4/30: no mtg.

4/2) & 10am-4pm (1 Sun.: 4/27). $320 by 2/26, or $360. Materials fee: $16. Materials fee is paid in person to the instructor on the 1st meeting of the course. Fresh Yoga. 319 Peck St. New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

Kundalini Master Class w/Barry – 2:30-4:30pm.

Renewal and Detoxification: This practice will use Kundalini Yoga, meditation, kriyas, & mantras to help facilitate detoxification and rebirth for the spring. Breathingroomct.com.

Afghan Post: A Memoir – 6-7pm. Book talk by author Adrian Bonenberger, who details the bumpy road of self-discovery for a young soldier at war. He was featured in several New York Times dispatches from Afghanistan during his tours of duty there. New Haven Public Library. 133 Elm St. 203.946.8835.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Find Deliciousness for the Whole Family at The Hidden Kitchen – 7am-1:30pm (open 7 days!).

Family-owned, family-friendly restaurant offers breakfast & lunch items & daily specials. Fresh ingredients. Choices for every taste! Cash/check only. Hidden Kitchen. 705 Boston Post Rd. Glfrd.

203.458.7806.

MONDAY, MARCH 3 Free Manual Therapy Therapeutic Consultation – Had physical therapy w/o relief? Try manual therapy, hands-on treatment. 40 minutes one-on-one

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Informational Session on The Graduate Institute’s MA and Certificate Program in Integrative Health and Healing – 4-6pm. Free. Hartford Hospital. Special Dining Rm. RSVP: 203.874.4252, admissions@learn.edu.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Visit CT Experiential Learning Center Science Fair – 10-11am. Middle-school students will display and share a variety of science projects. Open to the public. RSVP: 203.433.4658, mandm@CTExperiential.org.

New Haven Community Circle Dance – 7:309:30pm. Move in footsteps of ancestors. Enjoy traditional cultural dances/contemporary pcs. choreographed in the spirit of ancient folk dance.

No exp. nec. $8/sugg. Friends Meetinghouse.

225 East Grand Ave. New Haven. 203.467.1069, nhcircledance.yolasite.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Reiki I Certification w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm (or 3/8 or two ½ days/eves). Receive empowering foundation to self-healing, treating others w/balance, love/ support for personal challenges/goals. Wlgfd. $150. Pre-class consult/Reg.: 203.913.3869, PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

“Effective Communication with the Driving Horse” w/Jeff Morse – 10am-“til every question is answered to your satisfaction!” Techniques, tips & exercises to help attendees effectively communicate with horses. $30/person. Lock Stock & Barrel Farm Supply. 770 Amity Rd. Bethany. Reg.: 203.393.0002.

Pounded Copper Earrings Class at KanduBeads – 11am-12pm. Learn to use a hammer to make gorgeous layered earrings from pounded copper wire and natural beads. $15. KanduBeads. 346 Quinnipiac St. Bld 1. Flr. 2. Wallingford. 203.793.7348, KanduBeads.com (see web for more details).

Ansonia Community Organic Garden: Garden Plot Signup – 2pm. Always wanted to grow vegetables but don’t have enough property or sun for a garden? Ansonia Nature Ctr. has plenty of fertile spots w/full sun. Sign up for a personal garden plot today. Ansonia Nature Ctr. 203.736.1053.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Ayurveda 101: Theory and Practice w/Kathryn Templeton – 9am-12:30pm; 2-4pm. Ayurveda, “the science of life” helps w/better understanding one’s true nature or “Ayurvedic Constitution.”

There will be a morning and afternoon session. $108. Fresh Yoga. 319 Peck St. New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

Pet Partner Therapy Dog Evaluations – 1-4pm. Therapeutic Recreation Center. 19 Hazel Terr. Woodbridge. Info: 203.804.5343, TherapeuticRecreationCenter.com.

Reiki Share – 3-5pm. All lineages and levels welcome for a guided meditation, Reiki talk, share Reiki...everyone gives and receives! Please, a love offering of $5-10. Shaolin Kempo Studio at 35 Frontage Rd. East Haven (in the Home Depot plaza).

Contact: Tracey Sullivan 203.927.0672.

MONDAY, MARCH 10 Free Foot Screening at PT Services of Guilford – Call today to find out more about Anodyne Therapy for foot pain. Increase circulation, reduce pain & stiffness. Feel better! PT Services of Guilford. 500 East Main St. Ste. 310. Branford. 203.315.7727.

Circle of Love/Spiritual Empowerment Group w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30-8pm. Delve within to enhance ability to tap into divine energy. Join the unconditional loving energy of this open and evolving group lead by spirit. $15. 36 Cheshire Rd. Wallingford. 203.265.2927, sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Whole Body Tune Up® Series w/Brooke Thomas – 6:30-8pm (4-wk. series, Fri. night Mar. 7-28).

Attendees take a journey through their entire physical landscape. Learn to use movement exercise & self-massage to create a body to live & play in. $68. Fresh Yoga. 319 Peck St. New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

A n g e l s p e a k e ™ C l a s s w / R M T, H o l i s t i c Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30-8:30pm. Ask empowering questions, awaken to signs and receive loving messages/guidance from angels, guides, loved ones. Develop spiritual senses. $33 cls./materials. Wlfgd. Reg.: 203.913.3869, PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

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Introduction to Core Energetics – 6:30-9pm.

Bring awareness to blocked energy in the body that creates defense patterns. These blocks keep oneself limited & disempowered. This intro. workshop will discuss theory & application. FREE. 90 E Main St. Clinton. RSVP: Laura 203.645.6959, Lauralacascia.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 Group Past Life Regression – 6:30-8:30pm. Discover reasons for current fears, recurring dreams or personality tendencies. Attendees explore past lives, learn reasons for repeated patterns or why they were born to a certain family. $20. Wallingford. Gayle 203.265.2927, sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Your Image for Success: A Men in Business Program (open to women too!) – 5:30-7:30pm. w/Claudette Fried. Presenter: Shoreline Chamber’s Guilford-Branford Alliance. With 7 seconds for a good 1st impression learn tricks to make it a good one. SBC. 850 West Main St. Branford. Info: Branfordct.com.

Alejandro Rico-Guevara on “Hummingbird Feeding Mechanics: Implications of Ecology and Evolution” – 7pm. Use of high-speed cameras to study hummingbirds. Free. Whitney Center Cultural Arts Center. 200 Leeder Hill Dr. Hamden.

203.230.1697.

Simrit Kaur Live In Concert – 7:30pm. High powered, hypnotic, transcendent music and sacred sound. Lyric Hall. 827 Whalley Ave. Contact Barry for tickets: urbanyogi@aol.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Recharge and Rejuvenate with Kundalini Yoga – 7-9pm. Experience the power of Kundalini Yoga to rebalance and rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit. All levels welcome. $20. 41 Village Ln. Bethany. Register with Branwen: 203.393.1717, EarthDancing.com.

Holographic Sound Healing w/Randeane Tetu – 7:30-8:30pm. Vibrational sound assists the body’s natural healing ability, nourishes emotional self & nurtures the soul’s highest purpose. Release old patterning/balance energy/stimulate healing. $15. Enchanted. 1250 Boston Post Rd. Guilford.

203.453.4000.

Energy Bracelets Class at KanduBeads – 11am12pm. Learn to make stackable wire bracelets made with natural crystals and healing stones to wear everyday! $15. KanduBeads. 346 Quinnipiac St. Bld 1. Flr. 2. Wallingford. 203.793.7348, KanduBeads.com (see web for more info).

Goddess, Tarot, Rune & Past Life Readings w/ Lisa Morrison – 12-4pm. Lisa believes that readings should be a balance of humor, healing and inspiration. Her goal is to help restore balance and encourage wholeness of self. $1/min. Enchanted.

1250 Boston Post Rd. Guilford. 203.453.4000.

Open Your Heart Workshop w/Jamie – 2-4pm.

Come explore the anatomical landscape of the heart center while using multiple yogic styles, promoting energetic balance in the heart & deepening selfawareness. Breathingroomct.com.

AaTs New Volunteer Orientation – 2-4pm.

T h e r a p e u t i c R e c r e a t i o n C e n t e r. 1 9 H a zel Terr. Woodbridge. Info: 203.804.5343, TherapeuticRecreationCenter.com.

Feldenkrais® Awareness thru Movement: Lengthening the Hamstrings – 2:30-4:30pm.

No exp. nec. Journal of Amer. Phys. Ther. Assoc. recently showed Feldenkrais® helps gain significant hamstring length compared w/control group doing passive stretching. Yoga in Middletown. 438 Main.

Yogainmiddletown.com.

Classical Guitar Concert by Katrin Endrikat, Masters Candidate at Yale School of Music – 3-4pm. Program includes works of Mangore, Tansman, Berkley, Bach and Albeniz. Free. New Haven Public Library. 133 Elm St. RSVP: 203.946.8835.

Performer information: Katrinendrikat.com.

Full Moon Hike: Full Worm Moon – 7pm. A night hike for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) w/Rangers Martin & Wendy. Guess what worms have to do with it? Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr. 10 Deerfield Rd. Ansonia. Call to register: 203.736.1053.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

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Introduction to

CORE ENERGETICS 3/1 at 9am-11:30am &

3/11 at 6:30pm-9pm 4/5 at 9am-11:30am Core Energetics helps bring consciousness to how we block our energy and recreate defense patterns adapted in childhood that keep us limited and disempowered in our adulthood. This introductory workshop will discuss the theory and application.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR MANAGERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Saturday March 22 8am-12pm $125/pp Techniques for having difficult conversations with employees.

Bring a workplace issue you would like to discuss.

Where:

90 E Main St, Front Office Clinton, CT

RSVP Laura: 203.645.6959

or lalacascia@gmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Akashic Record Reading and Multidimensional Healing – 1&3pm. Attendees heal past life influences on a current issue and gain greater access to their original blueprint. With medium/channel Kate Sosnoff-Rojas and healer Jennifer Kriz. Powerful and life changing. $45. Must RSVP: 203.393.1500.

Dance to Freedom w/Nancy Melillo – 7:45-9pm.

Dance to Freedom is all about moving & breathing. It is a low-pressure dance party w/a soulful soundtrack! No experience required. Be prepared to sweat & have fun! $19/drop-in or use of class card. Fresh Yoga. 49 Orange St. New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

Health Within Reach: A 6-week Reshaping Program – 1:30-3:30pm (Sundays). Simple steps to better health with yoga, meditation & nutritional counseling. Includes massage, weekly walking plan, fresh juices & more! $140, register with friend $125/each. Fitness Haven. 938 State St. Thefitnesshaven.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

MONDAY, MARCH 17

Reiki II Cert. w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm (or two ½ days/eves).

Receive empowering keys to mental-emotional clarity, balance & love that transcend time & space w/support for empathic challenges. Wlgfd. $175. Pre-class consult/Reg.: 203.913.3869, PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Full Moon Meditation w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30-8:30pm. Align w/new energies of full moon. Opportunities for allowing spiritual energies to reach human hearts and minds. Tap into this vast pool of energy. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd. Wallingford. 203.265.2927, sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net, Return2love.net.

Nutrition & Psychotherapy with

Doris Barnes & Beverley Blass

MARCH 15-16

Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm Sunday, 9am-1:30pm How does food affect our thoughts and belief systems?

What is conscious nutrition?

CEU’s Available.

$125 Hartford Family Institute 17 S. Highland St. West Hartford

860-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

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TUESDAY, MARCH 18

language of flowers meets FENG SHUI...Explore! $25. Enchanted. 1250 Boston Post Rd. Guilford.

203.453.4000.

Free Shoulder Consultation at PT Services of Guilford – Why suffer with shoulder pain when something can be done about it? Come see staff for a FREE shoulder consultation. Find pain relief without medication! PT Services of Guilford. 500 East Main St. Ste. 310. Branford. 203.315.7727.

Friday Night Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. Therapeutic Recreation Center.

19 Hazel Terr. Woodbridge. 203.804.5343, TherapeuticRecreationCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

AaTs Spring Session Therapeutic Riding Begins – Woodbridge and Guilford farms.

Info call: 203.804.5343, or visit website: AnimalAssistedTherapyServices.org.

Conflict Resolution for Managers and Small Business Owners – 8am-12pm. Techniques to have difficult conversations with employees. Theory and application. Bring a workplace issue to discuss. $125/person. 90 E Main St. Clinton. RSVP: Laura 203.645.6959, Lauralacascia.com.

Open House and Informational Session on The Graduate Institute’s Master’s Degree and Certificate Programs – 6-7:30pm. Free. 171 Amity Rd. Bethany. RSVP: 203.874.4252, admissions@learn.edu.

Meditation & Feng Shui for the Chakras w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30-8:30pm (& Tues 3/25). Engage w/[+]Energy insights/skills/habits for lasting, healthy transformation. Create more love for self/others. $25; 2@$20/cls. Wlgfd. Reg.: 203.913.3869, PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

A Circle of Women – 7-9pm. Join in sacred space to discover & strengthen authentic self, celebrate “womens’ ways,” live in rhythm with the seasons.

Thanks to lessons/blessings of winter, welcome spring! Healing the world one woman at a time. $25.

Wallingford. reserve space: Susan 203.645.1230.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Free Movie Screening: FOOD MATTERS – 6pm.

Documentary w/medical experts on natural ways to prevent/reverse cancer, obesity, heart disease, depression, mental illness, chronic conditions.

Sponsor: The Life Center of CT. Moonrise Cafe. 2 Broadway. No. Haven. Reg.: 203.239.3400, Thelifecenterofct.com.

Outstanding Middle School Education. Open House – 6:30-8pm. Meet the teachers, talk with parents of former and current students, view a slideshow, and enjoy refreshments. CT Experiential Learning Center. 28 School St. Branford. RSVP: 203.433.4658, mandm@CTExperiential.org.

Spring Equinox – 6:30-8:30pm. Access the new Spring energies that facilitate manifesting opportunities and initiating new endeavors. These energies also facilitate the balance of the masculine and feminine within everyone. $20. Wallingford. Gayle 203.265.2927, sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.

“Thriving After ‘The Change’” Free Health Talk – 7pm. Dr. Leigh White, ND, specifies ways to encourage post-menopausal health. Thyme & Season Natural Market. 3040 Whitney Ave. Hamden.1 mi. south of Sleeping Giant/QU. 203.407.8128, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

Free Workshop on How to Publish and Distribute Your Book Using Emerging e-publishing Technologies – 7-9pm. Sponsored by the Master of Arts in Writing and Oral Tradition. The Graduate Institute. 171 Amity Rd. Bethany. RSVP: 203.874.4252, openhouse@learn.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Spring Has Sprung w/Susane Grasso – 7-8:30pm.

Participants find how to use their personal ELEMENT to create the perfect garden CHI. The

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Reiki III ART Cert. w/RMT Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm (or two ½ days/ eves). Promote/deepen personal & client lasting, healthy transformations. Advanced techniques w/ crystal/stone healing & manifesting grids. $200.

Wlgfd. Pre-class consult/Reg.: 203.913.3869, PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Gluten Free Day at Thyme & Season – 10:30am-2:30pm. Samples & info; gluten free, wheat free, celiac. Thyme & Season Natural Market. 3040 Whitney Ave. Hamden.1 mi. south of Sleeping Giant/QU. 203.407.8128, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

Pearl Knotting Necklace Class at KanduBeads – 11am-12pm. Learn to create a beautiful, vintage style pearl necklace made using the silk cord pearl knotting technique. Early payment=$5 gift cert. $15. KanduBeads. 346 Quinnipiac St. Bld 1. Flr. 2. Wallingford. 203.793.7348, KanduBeads.com.

Back to Basics: Bee Keeping for Beginners – 1pm. It’s all the buzz these days! Become more self-sufficient & learn the basics to start a hive. Take a close-up look at the queen, workers, drones, etc. w/bee keeper Dawn Sotir. Free. Reg. req. Ansonia Nature Ctr. 10 Deerfield Rd. Ansonia. 203.736.1053.

Psychosocial Benefits of Equine Therapeutic Riding Workshop – 1-4pm. Therapeutic Recreation Center. 19 Hazel Terr. Woodbridge. Info: 203.804.5343, TherapeuticRecreationCenter.com.

Polymer Clay Caning Class at KanduBeads – 2-5pm. Learn to build “canes” or colorful patterned logs in polymer clay to craft beautiful leaf-shaped beads with Diane Villano. $65. KanduBeads.

346 Quinnipiac St. Bld 1. Flr. 2. Wallingford.

203.793.7348, KanduBeads.com.

Spring Equinox Drumming – 6pm. Wake up the earth gently while making music together by the fire.

Dress for the outdoors. Adults & children welcome.

Admission: bring a canned good for Spooner House.

Ansonia Nature Ctr. 10 Deerfield Rd. Ansonia.

Please call to register: 203.736.1053.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Geology 101 – 11am. Want to learn about rocks & minerals? Mike Polletta & Jeremy Zolan, Connecticut geology enthusiasts, will teach the basics, show examples of CT’s gems & explore the geology of Ansonia Nature Ctr. park. Bring samples for id.

Free. Reg. req. Ansonia Nature Ctr. 203.736.1053.

MONDAY, MARCH 24 Food & Community at Elm City Market – Open 8am daily. Member-owned cooperative grocery store open to all w/produce, meat & seafood,

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dairy, frozen/bulk/prepared foods, baked goods, cheese, deli, organic/natural/local items, body care, supplements, more! 777 Chapel St. New Haven.

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Circle of Love/Spiritual Empowerment Group w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30-8pm. Delve within to enhance ability to tap into divine energy. Join the unconditional loving energy of this open and evolving group lead by spirit. $15. 36 Cheshire Rd. Wallingford. 203.265.2927, sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25 PT Services of Guilford Offers Free Hand Pain Screening – Hands always aching? Want to find relief without injections or medications? Come in for a FREE hand pain screening. Feel better! 500 East Main St. Ste. 310. Branford. 203.315.7727.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Fresh Yoga Basics 6-wk. Series w/Melissa Hall – 7:30-8:45pm (Wed. 3/26-4/10). The perfect class for a student who is either new to yoga or looking to return to the basics. Attend all 6 sessions to get 10% off the next class card at Fresh. Fresh Yoga.

319 Peck St. New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 The Scariest Food Additives and Sweeteners to Avoid – 6-7:30pm. w/Dr. Bethanie Wilkinson. A workshop to discuss food additives and how they impact health, metabolism and weight. Clinton Library. Space limited. Register: 860.908.1045, bwilkinsonwellness@gmail.com.

Astral Travel – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn to safely travel the mental and ethereal realms to free self from the limitations of the earth’s plane and the laws of time and space. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd. Wallingford. Gayle 203.265.2927, sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net, Return2love.net.

“Allergy & Allergy Relief: It’s That Time Again!” Free Health Talk – 7pm. Dr. Ann Mitchell, ND Advanced Therapeutics incl. desensitization & elimination. Thyme & Season Natural Market. 3040 Whitney Ave. Hamden.1 mi. south of Sleeping Giant/QU. 203.407.8128, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Sound Healing Experience – 7-8pm. Come feel the penetrating power of vibration! Using Tibetan bowls, drums and her training as a healer, Branwen will create a safe resonant heart space in which to relax into true being. $10. 41 Village Ln. Bethany.

Register: 203.393.1717, Earthdancing.com.

Intuitive Tarot – 7-8:30pm (Fridays, 3/28-4/18).

Develop intuitive skills with the Tarot using creative spreads and exercises in this 4-week intro. Learn how to read the Tarot for self and friends without the book! $70. Enchanted. 1250 Boston Post Rd. Guilford. Call for more info.: 203.453.4000.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Arts & Crafts Workshop – 1pm. Calling all artists!

Join Andrea Schmitt from Inner Artist to create Fairy & Troll houses using natural items. For children 6+ w/adult. $5/materials. Ansonia Nature Ctr. 10 Deerfield Rd. Ansonia. Limited space available, so please call to register: 203.736.1053.

Wire Wrapped Precious Metal Bracelet with Natural Beads Class at KanduBeads – 1:304:30pm. Learn to make a stunning wire wrapped bracelet with natural stone beads. $65. KanduBeads.

346 Quinnipiac St. Bld 1. Flr. 2. Wallingford.

203.793.7348, KanduBeads.com (see web for more info).

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 Intro to Soul Collage Workshop – 12-4pm. Learn to make Soul Collage Cards. No experience necessary. All materials are included. Bring images to work with. $65. Holistic Therapies Classroom.

15 South Elm St. Wallingford. Contact Amy McNamara 203.710.0041, artstudio126@gmail.com.

Akashic Record Reading & Multidimensional Healing – 1pm. Heal past life wounds, rejoice in past life happiness & step into greater alignment w/one’s own original blue print. Powerful & life changing! Medium/Channel Kate Rojas & healer Jennifer Kriz. $45. Must RSVP. Bethany Body Works. 203.393.1500.

Tellington T-Touch for Dogs Workshop – 1-4pm.

Therapeutic Recreation Center. 19 Hazel Terr.

Woodbridge. Info: 203.804.5343, TherapeuticRecreationCenter.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 31 Experiencing Back Pain? Come in for a FREE Back Consultation w/PT Services of Guilford – Stop back pain NOW! Come visit for a FREE consultation. Find pain relief without medication!

PT Services of Guilford. 500 East Main St. Ste. 310.

Branford. 203.315.7727.

Guided Meditation & The Art of Creating Healthy Relationships w/RMT Diane Esposito – 6:30-8:30pm. Strengthen/integrate habits that help w/creating healthy, progressive relationships. No. Haven. $30/includes book. Reg.: 203.913.3869, Personalharmonyandhealth.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Registration for CT Audubon Society Member’s Summer Camps & Programs is Underway!

– Unique, hands-on environmental education & outdoor adventure experiences for children along CT’s shoreline. Info. on Milford Point Coastal Center camp: 203.878.7440. For all CT Audubon programs: ctaudubon.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Haven String Quartet at Best Video – 8pm. A 45-minute performance, part of Best Video’s vibrant Thurs. night local music series. Voyage to Vienna with this sneak peek into music to be performed at their next series concert 5/10. $5. Best Video. 1842 Whitney Ave. Hamden. Musichavenct.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 “Thyroid: It’s Connected to Everything!”

Free Health Talk – 7pm. w/Dr. Dana Krete ND. Functions, symptoms, causes & optimizing thyroid health. Thyme & Season Natural Market. 3040 Whitney Ave. Hamden.1 mi. south of Sleeping Giant/QU. 203.407.8128, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

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Lock Stock & Barrel~Supplies for Farms & Homes for Every Season! – Come in for a large selection of pet food & accessories (including grain-free, holistic, & frozen raw food), a range of items for farm & home & workshops on a variety of topics. 770 Amity Rd. Bethany. 203.393.0002, FB: lsbfarmsupply.

Introduction to Core Energetics – 9-11:30am.

Bring awareness to blocked energy in the body that creates defense patterns. These blocks keep oneself limited & disempowered. This intro. workshop will discuss theory & application. FREE. 90 E Main St. Clinton. RSVP: Laura 203.645.6959, Lauralacascia.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 The Healing Arts of Emei Qigong Level 1 – 9am5pm (April 5-7). 3 Days of qigong training including form, meditation and theory for balancing and healing the body, mind and spirit. ATMA Center. 199 Oakwood Ave. West Hartford.Contact Pat for more information: 203.500.6492, EmeiQigongChan.com.

Free Reiki at Thyme & Season – 11am-3pm (1st & 3rd Sat. every month!). Tranquil Healing Reiki by Usui Reiki Master Anita Jones.

Free. No reservation. Thyme & Season Natural Market. 3040 Whitney Ave. Hamden.1 mi. south of Sleeping Giant/QU. Info: 203.407.8128, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Celebrate Spring w/Massage Savvy’s Introductory Massage Special! – Open daily! Massage Savvy offers affordable, quality massage. Intro special: $49/one hour Swedish or firm, $59/deep muscle.

Loyalty program w/discount on multiple massages.

2514 Boston Post. Rd. Guilford (rear entrance). Appts.: 203.453.8667, Massagesavvyct.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 7

REGISTER TODAY! Don’t miss

internationally renowned Reiki Healer & Shaman

WALTER LUEBECK’S visit from Germany to

North Haven, CT May 10-11

Rainbow Reiki 1st Degree ($380, 9am-6pm)

May 10

Joint presentation w/Frank Arjava Petter ($50)

May 12-13

Rainbow Reiki 2nd degree ($700)

May 13

Magic Drumming Concert w/Walter Luebeck ($10)

May 14-16

RR Advanced Metaphysical Healing ($450)

DETAILS/REGISTER: 860.933.4349

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Thyme & Season begins its

Find Deliciousness at The Hidden Kitchen – 7am-1:30pm (open daily – 7 days!). Familyowned, family-friendly restaurant offers breakfast & lunch items & daily specials. Fresh ingredients, friendly svc. Choices for every taste! Cash/check only. Hidden Kitchen. 705 Boston Post Rd. Glfrd.

203.458.7806.

SAVE THE DATE! “Minerals: Everything Your Doctor Never Told You” Free Health Talk on April 10 – 7pm. w/Dr. James Sensenig ND. “What you don’t know CAN hurt you!” Thyme & Season Natural Market. 3040 Whitney Ave. Hamden.1 mi. south of Sleeping Giant/QU. 203.407.8128, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

FREE Health Talks

March 20

Continuing most Thursdays

at 7pm through May 29

Presented by physicians and experienced health professionals

March 20 Menopause March 27 Allergy April 3 Thyroid April 10 Minerals April 24 Fitness May 8 Brain May 22 Acupuncture May 29 Digestion Thyme & Season Natural Market 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden

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ongoingevents IMPORTANT: Please submit all NEW ongoing calendar listings online at NaturalNewHaven.com (click Events Calendar button on home page).

After originally submitting a listing you must notify editor, Nancy Cohen at: Calendar@naturalnewhaven.com by the 10th of each month in order to keep the listing in the next upcoming edition and/or make any changes. Listings that are not confirmed each month will automatically be deleted. For questions contact Nancy Cohen: 203.710.5038.

sunday Multidimensional Healing – Any day by appt.

Release self-limiting thoughts & behaviors. Working directly w/the angelic realm & ascended masters, healer Jennifer Kriz transverses dimensions to help clients realign w/their original blueprint. Powerful & life changing! Bethany BodyWorks 203.393.1500.

Sunday Morning Yoga – 8-9am. This Kripalu based practice will stretch & tone muscles, relieve stress & anxiety. Class geared toward all levels, modifications always given. Hour-long class will leave attendees feeling restored & replenished. IFoundFitness. 190 Main St. Deep River. Info: 860.961.4507.

Yoga Tune Up® – 8:30-9:30am. A conscious corrective exercise format to improve strength, flexibility & coordination. Excavate unhealthy tension patterns/blind spots & discover a “new normal” while returning to complete physiological balance. Fresh Yoga. 319 Peck St. New Haven. Freshyoga.com.

Guided Hikes – 1pm. Ansonia Nature Center. 10 Deerfield Rd. Ansonia. Info: 203.736.1053.

monday Introductory Massage Special! – Open daily!

Massage Savvy offers affordable, quality massage. Intro special: $49/one hour Swedish or firm, $59/deep muscle. Loyalty program w/discount on multiple massages. 2514 Boston Post. Rd. Guilford (rear entrance). Appts.: 203.453.8667, Massagesavvyct.com.

Moderate Yoga – 8:45-9:45am. A Kripalu inspired class that unites breath with movement. This is a well-rounded class that both tones and stretches the body. IFoundFitness. 190 Main St. Deep River.

Info: 860.961.4507.

Vinyasa – 9:30-10:45am. w/Melissa. Move, flow and refresh for the rest of the day! Fresh Yoga.

319 Peck St. New Haven. Info: 203.776.9642, Freshyoga.com.

Yoga with Marlene – 10:30am/7:15pm (classes also offered Tues. 9:30am/6:30pm, Wed. 6:30pm, Thurs.10am/6:30pm, & Fri. 9:30am). Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203.453.5360.

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$5 Community Flow at Fresh Yoga – 12:151:15pm. All are welcome. All students will be encouraged to move mindfully, feel every breath and explore their own unique expression of each yoga pose. No experience necessary. Fresh Yoga.

49 Orange St. New Haven. 203.776.9642.

Qigong – 7-8pm. Learn a practice that invigorates the internal energy, relieves stress, tones and stretches the muscles, and connects the mind and body. $15/class. Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health. 35 Boston St. Guilford. Call Tranquil Mountain Internal Arts to confirm info: 860.301.6433.

tuesday New Canaan Winter Farmers’ Market: Open Every Tuesday through March 25 – 11am-2pm, rain or shine. Join them for farm fresh fruits and veggies, as well as locally prepared foods. FREE. New Canaan Nature Center. 144 Oenoke Ridge Rd. New Canaan. For more information, visit: Newcanaanfarmersmarket.net.

Intuitive Readings w/Susan Margaret – 11am3pm (& Sat. 3/1 & 3/22). A medium who has done psychic readings for 43 years, Susan uses playing cards/basic astrology & reads palms in her readings. $1/min. Enchanted. 1250 Boston Post Rd. Guilford.

203.453.4000.

Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method – 3:45-4:45pm. w/Susan Sandel. Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog. Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free. Sponsor: Mddlsx. Hosp. Ctr. for Survivorship & Integrative Medicine. Madison.

Details: 203.457.1656.

Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County CT – 7-9pm (last Tuesdays). Nonprofit organization connecting parents interested in holistic health and green living. 1st meeting free. United Church of Chester. 29 West Main St. Chester. To contact, confirm dates or see topics, visit Holisticmoms.org.

Restorative Yoga w/Ellen – 7:15-8:30pm. Restorative yoga is about moving mind/body away from normal activity and into a relaxed state of being.

Poses held for 5-20 minutes w/props. Fresh Yoga.

319 Peck St. New Haven. Info: 203.776.9642, Freshyoga.com.

Free Reiki Sessions: The Universal Reiki Plan – 7:30-8:30pm (& 8:30-9:30pm Thurs.). Reiki teachers Jeannette & Jim of ReikiOvertones & students offer free Reiki sessions. Appt. only.

Love offering appreciated. 95 Harris St. Fairfield. Details: Jim & Jeannette 203.254.3958, Info@ReikiOvertones.com.

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T’ai Chi Ch’uan/Qigong – 7:35-8:35pm. Beginner class. A martial art w/relaxed movement helps to focus mind, reduce stress, improve balance, and strengthen the body. East/West Healing Arts Center.

Call to confirm details: Bob 860.301.6433.

wednesday Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 12-1pm (& 6:30-7:30pm Thurs. other than 1st of mo.). Experience a qigong form for rebalancing & strengthening body, mind & spirit. For all abilities & levels of health. 1st class free (reg. $5). Holistic Therapies Classroom. Wallingford. EmeiQigongChan.com.

Moderate Yoga – 8:45-9:45am & 6:15-7:15pm (follows 5:30-6pm spin class). A Kripalu inspired class that unites breath with movement. This is a well-rounded class that both tones and stretches the body. IFoundFitness. 190 Main St. Deep River.

Info: 860.961.4507.

Library Yoga at New Haven Public Library – 1-2pm. Bring a mat. Various instructors. $5. 133 Elm St. New Haven. Info: 203.946.8835.

Intermediate & Advanced Yoga – 5:30-7:15pm. w/Sandra Kopell, Iyengar Teacher Training Graduate. Refine practice with in-depth instruction and sophisticated sequencing in a fully equipped studio.

Yoga in Middletown. 438 Main St. 860.347.YOGA (9642), Yogainmiddletown.com.

Stony Creek Yoga for Stress Relief – 5:457pm. Classes taught by Gina Macdonald MA, LPC will emphasize the breath with flowing movement (pranayama). $10/session. Basic yoga required.

Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd. Stony Creek. Contact: Gina Macdonald 203.710.6665.

Open House – 6-7:30pm. HFI has been a world leader in psychotherapy treatment and training since 1969. Come see what they have to offer. Free.

Hartford Family Institute. 17 S. Highland St. West Hartford. 860.236.6009.

Yoga with Marlene – 6:30pm (classes also offered Mon. 10:30am/7:15pm, Tues. 9:30am/6:30pm, Thurs.10am/6:30pm, & Fri. 9:30am). Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203.453.5360.

thursday The Milford Chamber’s ‘Health & Wellness Council’ – 8:30-9:30am. (2nd Thurs. monthly). Group is comprised of businesses in the health and wellness industry. 5 Broad St. Milford. 203.878.0681, prisco@priscopr.com, Milfordct.com.

Yoga Basics – 11am-12pm. A slower class for beginning students or those seeking a more detailed practice. Emphasis on easing tension, increasing flexibility & beginning to wake up inner strength & balance with breath & movement. $17 or class card. The Nest. 1008 Main St Branford.

Ravenswingyoga.com.

Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method – 3-4pm. w/Susan Sandel. Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog.

Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free. Sponsor: Mddlsx. Hosp. Ctr. for Survivorship & Integrative Medicine. Middletown.

Details: 203.457.1656.

Pranakriya Yoga-Deeper – 5:30pm. w/Rudy.

Develop a strong focus and body with this in depth asana practice designed to strengthen inner energy.

Working on further expressions of poses and integrating breathwork. $17 or class card. The NEST. 1008 Main St. Branford. Ravenswingyoga.com.

Iyengar Yoga – 5:30pm: Back Care & Fundamentals, ongoing, 7pm: Levels I & II. Align and awaken self while deepening understanding of Yoga. Expert instruction. Yoga in Middletown. 438 Main St. 860.347.YOGA (9642), Yogainmiddletown.com.

Yoga for Your Health – 6:30pm. Ansonia Nature Center. 10 Deerfield Rd. Ansonia. Pam 203.888.4124.

Qigong Group Healing & Silent Meditation – 6:30-8pm (*Note new time. 1st Thurs. of the month).

All levels of health addressed. No experience necessary. Fee: donation. Holistic Therapies Classroom.

15 South Elm St. Wallingford. Contact Pat for more information if this is 1st attendance: 203.500.6492.

friday Introductory Massage Special! – Open Daily.

Massage Savvy offers affordable, quality massage. Intro special: $49/one hour Swedish or firm, $59/deep muscle. Loyalty program w/discount on multiple massages. 2514 Boston Post. Rd. Guilford (rear entrance). Appts.: 203.453.8667, Massagesavvyct.com.

Yoga with Marlene – 9:30am (classes also offered Mon. 10:30am/7:15pm, Tues. 9:30am/6:30pm, Wed. 6:30pm, & Thurs.10am/6:30pm). Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk.

Guilford. Info: 203.453.5360.

Mixed-Level Yoga w/Nancy – 9:30-10:45am.

Covers the range of Basics & Vinyasa classes.

Warm up key areas of the body prior to moving into flowing sequences. Modifications/variations offered to increase/decrease intensity of the class.

Fresh Yoga. 319 Peck St. New Haven. 203.776.9642, Freshyoga.com.

Intuitive Readings w/Susane Grasso – 11am-3pm (& 12-4pm on Sun. 3/23). Usui & Karuna Reiki Master & Clairvoyant Susane sees auras/mirrors of soul/emotions & physical being. $1/min. Enchanted.

1250 Boston Post Rd. Guilford. 203.453.4000, Enchantedguilfordct.com.

Power Vinyasa – 4:30-5:45pm. Heated (80+ deg.) flowing class based on Baptiste Vinyasa Power Yoga. Vigorous, fast-paced series of poses condition the whole body, offer peace of mind & the ability to move more powerfully/authentically. Fresh Yoga. 49 Orange St. New Haven. 203.776.9642, Freshyoga.com.

saturday Reiki Practitioner Cert. – With RMT/Holistic Coach Diane Esposito. Why Reiki? When mental/emotional/energetic clarity & balance are awakened w/the power of love, anything is possible, even w/prickly people/challenges/changes.

Wlgfd. Free Pre-class consult: 203.913.3869, PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Stony Creek Intermediate Level Hatha Yoga Classes with Gina Macdonald MA, LPC – 8:3010am. Walk-ins welcome. $10/session. Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd. Stony Creek. Contact: Gina 203.710.6665.

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FREE Story Time, Related Seasonal Craft & Kids Yoga at City Seed Winter Farmer’s Market – Market runs from 10am-1pm. Kids yoga with Lani Rosen is at 10:30am. Sweet, nature-themed story time and craft follow at 12pm. A great morning of wholesome family fun! 115 Water St. New Haven.

Saturday Jewelry Making Class at Kandu Beads – 11am-12pm. Join in every Saturday for a basic jewelry making class. Attendees learn to make and design their own jewelry. $15. Early payment=$5 gift cert. KanduBeads. 346 Quinnipiac St. Wallingford. 203.793.7348, KanduBeads.com (for more details).

ReikiShare: The Universal Reiki Plan – 11am1:30pm. Pre-register to share Reiki & join in a FREE workshop to make it a Reiki day! The 3rd Sat. of every month. Free (“love offering”).

Bloodroot Rest. 85 Ferris St. Bridgeport. Reservation only: Jim or Jeannette 203.254.3958, Info@ReikiOvertones.com.

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Readings w/Julie – 11am-3pm (Sat./Thur. dates: Mar. 8/20/27/29). Intuitive clairvoyant in practice for 5 yrs., Julie assists through divination of animal totems, meditation & ancient tarot w/msgs. of the past to bring clarity/vision to the future. Enchanted.

1250 Boston Post Rd. Glfd. 203.453.4000.

Creature Features – 12pm. Ansonia Nature Ctr. 10 Deerfield Rd. Ansonia. 203.736.1053.

Pilates – 1-2pm. w/Certified Pilates Instructor.

Pilates exercises develop strength, flexibility and breath control as they address both spinal mobility and stability. Beginners welcome. Yoga in Middletown. 438 Main St. 860.347.YOGA (9642), Yogainmiddletown.com.

Pranakriya Yoga-Deeper – 3pm. w/Sally Noel.

A strong yoga practice to help further ability & understanding of deeper postures, breathwork & energy & to help engage a powerful meditative inner focus. $17 or class card. Raven’s Wing Yoga. 19 South Main St. Branford. 203.488.9642, Ravenswingyoga.com.

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Deadline is the 12th of the month.

ABUSE PREVENTION FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES OF CT, INC. – Working to end child abuse/neglect & improve child health & developmental outcomes. Envisions a world of healthy families, where children grow up to be confident/caring adults & contributing community members. New Haven. 203.624.2600, ccccnh.org.

LOVEISRESPECT.ORG – A collaboration w/ Break the Cycle & National Dating Abuse Helpline, LoveIsRespect.org is a resource to engage, educate & empower youth/young adults to prevent/end abusive relationships. Build healthier relationships & save lives w/info. on abuse, support & ways to take action.

ALS SUPPORT THE ALS ASSOCIATION CONNECTICUT CHAPTER – Leading the fight to treat & cure ALS through research & advocacy while empowering people w/Lou Gehrig’s Disease & their families to live fuller lives w/compassionate care & support. 4 Oxford Road, Unit D4. Milford. 203.874.5050, WebCT.alsa.org.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BHcare – A state-licensed, non-profit behavioral health care provider serving Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities. It provides comprehensive behavioral health, prevention & domestic violence services to improve the lives & health of individuals, families & communities. 203.446.9739, bhcare.org.

CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S CONSORTIUM – Aim: ensure the behavioral health system responds to the needs of women & the people & organizations that affect them. Eliminate discrimination/promote excellence in care for women through educ., training, advocacy & policy dev. 203.909.6888, Womensconsortium.org.

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OFFICE SPACE AMITY – Dynamic, integrative practice expanding, currently ND, LMT, Bowen Reiki. Looking for like-minded practitioners.

Newly renovated well lit w/ground level entrance, views of West Rock. Easy access to Routes 15, 69, 63 Whalley Ave. Searching for Integrative Medicine, NP, CNM, DO, PA or MSW, etc. Please contact clinic director Dr. Lou Cofrancesco. drlou@cofrancescochiropractic.com.

PT–APRN – Established Naturopathic practice in Stratford seeks open-minded, experienced nursing professional. Hours and salary negotiable.

203.874.4333 or info@nhawc.com.

IN HOME TUTORING IS YOUR CHILD GETTING THE GRADES S/HE NEEDS TO SUCCEED? – Tutor Doctor is CT’s premier in home tutoring service. We specialize in working with students of all ages in a oneon-one environment with a customized curriculum to meet each individual’s needs. We have qualified tutors available to assist students in all subjects, test prep and overall organization & study skills.

203.283.4039, hometutorsct.com.

LYME DISEASE AMERICAN LYME DISEASE FOUNDATION – Dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment, of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Lyme, CT. Info: aldf.com.

CT LYME RIDERS, INC. – Founded in 2007 by motorcyclists Sandy Brule & Tony Gargano. A 501(c)(3) non profit public charity aiming to bring awareness to the public about Lyme Disease. Events & info. 860.537.0255, ctlymeriders.com.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING ANNAHAVEN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – Provides treatment for depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, Obesity, spiritual counseling and anger management for adults and children. Call now to schedule an appointment. 203.606.2071. You have the right to be HAPPY. CounselingwithAnnaHaven.com.

CONNECTICUT ART TRAIL – 17 world-class museums/historic sites from bucolic farms, art studios & former artists’ boarding houses to grand modern art museums. Collections rich in history & heritage. Purchase an ART PASS & visit all 17 museums for one low price, valid for 1 yr.

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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CONNECTICUT CHAPTER, AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION – Mission: “To Ease the Burden, To Find A Cure” for those w/Parkinson’s Disease & their caregivers in CT. Education, support & socialization. 860.248.9200, ctapda.org.

PART-TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT PART-TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR MILFORD HOLISTIC PEDIATRICIAN’S OFFICE – Mon., Tues. & Thurs. through late June when hours switch to Mon. & half-day on Fridays.

Candidate must be able to cover vacations as needed & have some pediatric experience. Part-time hours available. Will discuss hours at interview. Info.: Preferredpediatricsofct.com.

PHONE ACCESS FOR DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING RELAY CONNECTICUT (DIAL 7-1-1) – A free service that provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind & speech-disabled. Text-telephone (TTY) users can communicate w/standard phone users through specially training relay operators. Free.

Relayconnecticut.com.

SPACE FOR RENT ROOMS & SPACE FOR RENT – Established holistic center, new age boutique, spa. Branford. Opportunities for practitioners & cosmetologists. Rooms & halls for classes, concerts & events. Artists can display their retail items in the boutique. 3 floors, plenty of parking. 203.481.8443. AvantGardeCT.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide visit our website NaturalNewHaven.com and click our Advertise menu.

ALLERGY

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY

ADVANCED ALLERGY RELIEF

Kevin Healy, DC

Do you have asthma, hay fever, sinusitis, excema or other allergy symptoms? Are you careful about what you eat because of food allergies or intolerances? At Advanced Allergy Relief, we offer a safe, rapid elimination of allergic reactions.

No medication, No Needles, Child friendly, Effective.

Applied Kinesiology is neurological evaluation to find dysfunction. It addresses problems instead of chasing pains. Dr. Healy tests if a therapy benefits the dysfunction and finds immediate answers about which result in the most improvement. Chiropractic, craniosacral, myofascial, and acupressure are among the therapies Dr. Healy uses. No single cure exists since disease (which includes a state of dysfunction) typically involves many areas of the body. The goal of any therapy-physical, chemical, or emotional-is to improve function, and a combination of therapies has the best results. See ad on page 26.

Anne Mitchell, ND North Haven and West Hartford Offices 203.239.3400 aarct.com

Shoreline Natural Health Care, LLC

Specializing in Advanced Allergy Therapeutics Betty Brainerd, ND Guilford, CT 203.738.0020 DrBrainerd.com

EDUCATION

Are you suffering from allergies or sensitivites? Would you like to live life without medications or the need to avoid certain foods, animals, or other offending substances? We can help you.

Our Advanced Allergy Therapeutics results in elimination of allergic reactions. Noninvasive, no needles, safe for all ages.

ALTERNATIVE HEALING ARTS PERSONALHARMONYANDHEALTH.COM Wallingford, CT 203.913.3869

Improve your quality of life w/ empowering guidance & support.

Move to the Heart of Healing w/ Diane Esposito, RMT/Holistic Coach/author of Play, Heal, Love! The Art of Creating Healthy Relationships. Be inspired; create habits & boundaries that heal w/in-person or phone Readings, Reiki, Reflexology, EFT, Angelspeake, Meditation. See ad on page 25.

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Madison, CT 203.245.9317 kevinhealy@sbcglobal.net DrHealMe.com

CONNECTICUT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER 28 School Street Branford, CT 06405 203.433.4658 mandm@CTExperiential.org http://CTEXperiential.org

CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) of Branford is a dynamic middle school program that provides small classes and combines exceptional academics with hands-on and real-world learning experiences to fit the academic, social, and emotional needs of the 5th–8th grade student. Contact us to schedule a visit or for more information at: mandm@CTExperiential.org or call 203.433.4658.

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THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE (TGI)

Accredited, Non-profit Graduate School offering holistic programs in contemporary and emerging fields 203.874.4252 Learn.edu The Graduate Institute offers holistic master’s degrees and certificate programs for adult learners. Programs include Integrative Health and Healing, Ecotherapy and Cultural Sustainability, Writing and Oral Tradition, Organizational Leadership, Integrative Health Coaching and Patient Navigation, and more. See ad on page 7.

HEALTH COACHING HOLISTICALLY WELL

Gina Ledwith 7 Orchard Park Road, Unit 5 Madison, CT 06443 203.278.2195 HolisticallyWell.com Ready to be free of dieting restrictions and deprivation?

Gina will show you how to easily lose weight with a whole foods approach that will leave you feeling satisfied and amazing!

She specializes in weight loss, digestive health and healing with food. Change your life! Call today for a free session! See ad on page 11.

HEALTH FOOD thyme and season natural market

3040 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 203.407.8128 Our 16th year!

Open 7 days : M-F 8:00-7:30; Sat 9-7; Sun 10-5 ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com One of the largest selections of natural, organic, non-GMO, glutenfree & vegan foods in the area - local produce, organic & free-range meats / poultry, local artisan cheese, sustainable fish, organic baby food, quality pet food & remedies, safe cleaning & paper products, fair trade chocolate & coffee. Vitamin, mineral, herb and whole food supplements, homeopathic & ayurvedic remedies and a Certified Nutrition Counselor to assist you; Health Talks by health profs Thurs eves Spring & Fall. Pick up a healthy hot breakfast or lunch MonSat: 4 entrees & 6 soups plus salads, sandwiches, sushi, & wraps. A dedicated helpful staff. See ad on page 25.

communityresourceguide HOLISTIC DENTIST MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT

5520 Park Ave, Ste 301, Ffld Town Line Merritt Pkwy, Exit 47 203.371.0300 WholeBodyDentistry.com Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. With over 30 years of experience, he is a sought after speaker and lecturer. His popular consumer book, Whole-Body Dentistry, has been sold worldwide. See ad on page 21.

HOLISTIC PEDIATRICIAN PREFERRED PEDIATRICS

Diana Lopusny, M.D., F.A.A.P. 88 Noble Avenue, Suite 101, Milford, CT 203.874.2800 PreferredPediatricsofct.com Dr. Diana Lopusny, a board certified pediatrician, has years of hands-on experience with infants and children ages 0-22.

Her personalized blend of conventional and homeopathic medicine offers her patients traditional, loving, and modern care.

HOLISTIC THERAPIST EARTH DANCE

Branwen OShea-Refai, LCSW Bethany, CT 203.393.1717 EarthDancing.com Branwen, a LCSW, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Healing Touch Practioner, and Intuitive has 17 years experience as a holistic counselor. Utilizing Yoga, Talk Therapy, Sound Healing, Meditation, and Energetic Wellness.

Treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, pain, and stress in children and adults.

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HYPNOSIS/REIKI

Shoreline Natural Health Care, LLC

CONNECTICUT HYPNOSIS Heidi Vollmer, M.Ed, CH Southbury, CT 203.733.1805 CTHypnosis.com

Betty Brainerd, ND Guilford, CT 203.738.0020 DrBrainerd.com

We use hypnosis, NLP, past life regression and Reiki to help you with weight loss, freedom from smoking and stress reduction.

Now taking the first step toward a healthy life is effortless with our free initial screening and affordable payment plans designed to fit any budget. Ask us how to become a hypnotist yourself.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE DIAGNOSTICS FOR LIFE

Effective treatment of chronic Lyme disease, digestive issues, arthritis, diabetes, fatigue, weight gain, PMS/menopause, etc. Personalized care may include detection of healthcompromising factors, diet/lifestyle counseling, detox, far infrared sauna, herbal/nutritional supplements, homeopathy & acupuncture. Also: advanced allergy detection/treatment for the whole family (no needles).

WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Clark Springgate, MD Madison, CT 203.887.6441 ClarkMDPhD@gmail.com

PAT I E N T A D V O C AT E .

Dr. Clark Springgate has over 25 years experience as a Patient Advocate. To get the right diagnosis and treatment in America in 2013 you definitely need a patient advocate. To Schedule an Appointment, call 203.887.6441.

MASSAGE THERAPY MASSAGE SAVVY

2514 Boston Post Rd Guilford, CT 203.453.8667 MassageSavvyct.com A dynamic network of licensed therapists offers quality massage to reduce tension/anxiety, relax body & mind, enhance immune system, lessen muscle pain/tension, offer headache relief, improve sleep. Programs include: Intro. special $49/one hour, multiple massage discounts & corporate on-site chair/event massage. See ad on page 15.

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203.371.8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared P h o t o t h e r a p y, F u n c t i o n a l Medicine, Herbal Medicine, H o m e o p a t h y, H o r m o n a l Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, RealTime EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies. See ad on page 21.

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NUTRITION DR. ROBERT SKARZYNSKI, DC

THE THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CENTER

Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of ill or non-optimum health. Causes include foods, metals, chemicals, immune challenges, allergies, and more. The doctor works one on one to make meaningful and educated changes as needed in the patient’s diet. The majority of supplements used are organic whole food. The system determines when supplements are needed or no longer needed. Results have been outstanding!

Center unites Beth Patella Center for Music & Animal Assisted Therapy Services. Innovative programs for all children & adults, including those w/disabilities. Early Childhood Music; Music for persons w/Disabilities; Drumming; Sound Therapy; Canine/Equine Assisted Therapy; Veterans Wounded Warrior Equine Project & more. See ad on page 21.

63 Church Street, Guilford, CT 203.453.0232 Skarzynski@sbcglobal.net

linda myers

Certified Nutrition Counselor, FiFHi Thyme and Season Natural Market 3040 Whitney Avenue Hamden (Rt. 10, Mt Carmel) CT 06518 203.407.8128 Ext. 2 Supplements.Thyme@gmail.com ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com Complimentary Counseling Mon. through Fri. 9am – 4:30pm. Nutrition plus vitamin, mineral, herb and whole food supplements, homeopathic & ayurvedic remedies; Fellow of the Institute for Human Individuality. Supplement and H&B Manager; Director of our Wellness Outreach Lecture Program now in its 30th series, offered free, most Thursday evenings each Spring and Fall. Call for possible participation; check website for schedule. See ad on page 25.

ORGANIC HAIR SALON ORGANIC HAIR SALON

Everlastings, by Arlene Bouley The Carriage House At The Gate House West 2614 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 203.458.1298 EverlastingsSalon.com

203.804.5343 TherapeuticRecreationCenter.com

TRANSFORMATIONAL INTUITIVE JULIETTE STORCH

203.305.8091 juliette@juliettestorch.com JulietteStorch.com Juliette Storch is a Certified Intuitive Healer and Life Coach.

As a Modern Mystic, Muse & Medium her method is untraditional, powerful, and rooted firmly in the tradition of her Huguenot forebears—witches and wise women.

With an open channel to dimensions beyond this one, Juliette brings messages of those who have passed from this life, connects you with your guides and uncovers negative energies that still affect you from past millennia. By magically blending Eastern essences with Spirit, she activates your chakras and channels the beings and voices that are the pieces of the puzzle of you. Sharing space and words with Saints and Archetypes, Juliette tells the story of your heart, your essence, your very Soul… and opens the gateway to flowing Spirit, ready to guide you to your next elevation. Working with Juliette is an unexpected experience. It’s a leap into the darkness... because you must change the dark before your heart can fill with light. Take the veil away from your eyes and see the magical life that you want...Let Juliette open the door to manifest your ABUNDANT LifesPath! See ad on page 22.

Everlastings is a full-service hair salon & spa whose passion & mission is to provide healthier, more natural organic alternatives to salon services. All products are chemical-free. You will leave feeling fulfilled, refreshed and cared for. See ad on page 25.

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WEIGHT LOSS A LIFE CENTER

Jenna Henderson, ND 2 Broadway, North Haven, CT 1007 Farmington Ave, Suite 7A, West Hartford, CT 203.239.3400 info@thelifecenterofct.com TheLifeCenterofct.com Get off the dieting merry-goround and FINALLY achieve your ideal weight. We offer a medically supervised weight loss program with whole foods, individualized nutrition, emotional eating support, meal planning and weight loss coaching. MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED See ad on page 15.

YOGA RAVEN’S WING YOGA

19 South Main St. Branford, CT 203.488.9642 RavensWingYoga.com Rooted in the sacred teachings of yoga, Raven’s Wing is an inviting & safe place for all who desire positive change. Gentle, beginner, moderate and vigorous classes offered, as well as monthly workshops, kirtan and seasonal celebrations. Ayurveda and private instruction also offered. See ad on page 26.

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Psychotherapy-Adults in Transition Emotional & Spiritual Aspects in Health Care Essex, CT 860.461.7569 DrDorothyct.com

COASTAL CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS

DURHAM NATUROPATHIC HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Keith Mirante, D.C. Madison, CT 203.245.8217 DrMirante.com

COLOR ESSENCE

Joan S. Gilbert Hamden, CT 828.551.0420 JoanSusan.star@gmail.com

CONNECTICUT YOGA CENTER

Middletown, CT 860.986.2017 CTYogaCenter.com

CT FARM FRESH EXPRESS, LLC East Haddam, CT 860.873.8760 CTFFE.com

DENNY CHIROPRACTIC & ACUPUNCTURE Dr. Eileen Denny, D.C. Hamden, CT 203.407.8468 DennyWellness.com

LIFETIME HEALTH

Venice Walters 203.507.0889 YORHealth.com/LifetimeHealth1

MARY ELLEN MONEYMAKER HYPNOTIST Middlefield, CT 860.349.7039 SolutionsByHypnosis.com

Dr. Jason Belejack, N.D. Durham, CT 203.824.7428 DurhamNaturopathichealth.com

MASSAGE SAVVY

Guilford, CT 203.453.8667 MassageSavvyCT.com

EMPOWER MASSAGE

Christopher Chialastri, LMT#005812 Home Visits for Massage Therapy East Haven, CT 203.430.3163 EmpowerMassage.abmp.com

NATURAL FAMILY HEALTH

INNER HARMONY HOLISTIC WELLNESS

PERSONAL HARMONY AND HEALTH, LLC

Dr. Leigh White, N.D. North Haven, CT 203.980.0465 NaturalFamilyHealth.net

Karen Obier, Reflexologist North Haven, CT 203.645.2188 InnerHarmonyHolisticWellness.abmp.com

JUNE CAN CHANNEL

June Can Reiki Master Practitioner International Channel & Medium 203.230.1197 http://junecanchannel.blogspot.com

Diane Esposito, RMT/Holistic Coach Wallingford, CT 203.913.3869 PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com

ZAHAVAH RAW BEAUTY

Aadil Al-Alim & Faith Bredwood 203.389.0089 Zahavah.co

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