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Yoga for the Bros

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letterfrompublisher “Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress.” ~Melody Beattle Happy Father’s Day to all of you wonderful Dads out there and welcome to Natural Awakenings June edition!

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In celebration of Father’s Day we dedicate this month’s editorial theme to men’s wellness. We will also explore holistic alternatives for healing addictions, which afflicts millions of Americans.

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newsbriefs New LifeLift Solution Experience (LLS)

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haron Rinaldo, a Certified LifeLift Solution coach, is opening a LifeLift Solution practice here in Connecticut.

LifeLift Solution is an educational life coaching service available to help be free from recurring, unpleasant, self-limiting choices and emotional experiences.

The technique was initiated and developed by Dr. Ted Anders in 2010 and augmented with contriSharon Rinaldo butions by Dr. Colby Collins in 2014.

This winter, Rinaldo had the opportunity to train with Dr. Anders and is now certified to practice LifeLift Solution.

Individually and in small groups, participants explore their core wounds inherited from their parents and ancestors, discover how they have coped and resisted those pains, and release being held captive by these unwanted wounds. The intensive takes approximately four hours.

“If you are willing to be honest with your ‘self’ and face your deepest self-limiting beliefs gently and respectfully, you will experience freedom from untrue, painful beliefs and learn a self-controlled method to sustain the experience of your true nature—which is divine love, joy and continuous creativity. Imagine living in a world in which you are awake to this essential truth about yourself! If you can awaken to your divine essence, you and your relationships with others will thrive,” says Rinaldo.

For more information, email sarinaldo@yahoo.com or call 203-494-7110. See ad on page 25.

Free Stiles Sequencing Evaluations Offered

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o you have a painful condition that has lingered or been slow to respond to treatment? Often times such a condition is a compensation for a problematic area that is free of pain and therefore difficult to identify as the root cause of your discomfort. The Stiles Sequencing Evaluation, performed by a specially trained physical therapist, is a fourminute screening that tests the mobility of the majority of the joints in the body to identify the area of greatest restriction and help patients continue on the path to recovery.

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Physical Therapy Services of Guilford, located at 500 East Main Street, Suite 310, Branford, Connecticut, is offering free Stiles Sequencing Evaluations on June 9 (1-3 p.m.), June 17 (4-5 p.m.) and June 23 (1-3 p.m.).

To reserve a spot, call 203-315-7727 or visit GuilfordPhysicalTherapy.com for more information.

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Nature as Healer

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n June 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., discover how every day and anywhere nature can help create peace, connection with others, guide, calm, inform and restore you with Marlow Shami at the New Haven Free Public Library.

Marlow Shami Studies conducted over the past 20 years confirm that contact with the natural world and meditation can lift your spirits, reduce anxiety, alleviate pain, increase brain function, and help cultivate a sense of belonging and compassion. In this lecture, compelling images support Shami’s focus on the challenges and rewards of connecting with nature in a technology-filled culture.

Come and experience the simple power of nature’s healing effects through guided meditation and outdoor activities allowing you to personally experience nature.

Shami, a nature-based teacher, artist, writer and independent videographer, conducts Nature as Healer workshops and talks throughout New England with a focus on the healing connection between humans and the natural world.

There is no charge for the workshop but donations are appreciated to help offset program costs. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call New Haven Free Public Library at 203-946-7431. To find out more about Marlow Shami, visit MarlowShami.com, call 860-491-2067 or email MarlowShami@gmail.com. Location: Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St., New Haven, CT (corner of Temple and Elm). Free Parking on Saturdays until August at Crown St. Garage, 213 Crown St., New Haven, CT.

New Cohousing Neighborhood to Break Ground

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ocky Corner, Connecticut’s first cohousing neighborhood, is scheduled to break ground this summer in Bethany. Thirteen of the 30 homes will be income-qualified affordable homes, and the 90-day application period for those homes begins in May. In addition to the 13 affordable homes, several market rate homes also remain available.

New Haven information sessions will be held on June 6

from 2 to 4 p.m.at the Stetson Library and on June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mitchell Branch Library. All potential home buyers are welcome to the Rocky Corner business meetings on June 7 and 21 to better understand the community’s dynamic governance model.

The Rocky Corner community will consist of 30 Energy Star-rated one-, two- and three-bedroom homes and a large common house with shared facilities. The pedestrian-focused neighborhood is laid out to encourage people to engage with each other. A principle of cohousing is that people first get to know each other and then work together to build and sustain a successful community. Rocky Corner is being built on a 33-acre former dairy farm, most of which will be devoted to food production for the community.

For more information about the community and events, visit RockyCorner.org.

A Playful Way to Earn CEUs with Personal Harmony and Health

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ersonal Harmony and Health LLC, nationally certified to offer Reiki continuing education units (CEUs), is now offering flexibly-scheduled Reiki Practitioner Classes to help licensed massage therapists fulfill their CEU requirements while enjoying health benefits for themselves.

Diane Esposito, a Reiki master teacher and holistic coach, provides hands-on classes to enhance knowledge, skills and self-care.

Diane Esposito Reiki I, II and III are six-hour classes with six CEUs per class for licensed massage therapists. Reiki shares also expand the practice with continuing guidance while attendees give and receive Reiki with more than one practitioner for 10-15 minute sessions.

“When giving Reiki to oneself or others, a hands over-

the-body or feather touch—where state requirements are met for touch—relax and refresh the body-mind-spirit to more innately heal themselves,” says Esposito. Practitioners and clients can transform their quality of life with healthier relationships, release of stress, better sleep, more joy-filled movement, less pain and peace of mind.

For more about the CEU Reiki classes, visit PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com or call 203-913-3869.

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Discover Connecticut Bicycle Tour Series Rolls Out

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he rides for Bike Walk Connecticut’s inaugural Discover Connecticut Bike Tour Series will take place on June 6 in various cities and towns in Connecticut, showcasing the state’s beautiful parks, diverse neighborhoods, local businesses and cultural, architectural and scenic highlights.

The ride, in partnership with Bike West Hartford, will be held in conjunction with the Celebrate West Hartford festival.

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newsbriefs both new and experienced riders. After the ride, cyclists can experience the food and entertainment at Celebrate West Hartford, a festival that typically attracts over 30,000 people.

Another ride showcasing the City of New Britain will be held on September 27.

Ride proceeds will fund 2015 work to make Connecticut a better place to bike and walk. This includes educating the public about Connecticut’s Complete Streets Law, promoting the Share the Road campaign, teaching bicycle education to adults and children, and promoting the national Bike to Work campaign. Sponsors include Grove Hill Medical Centers and RisCassi & Davis, P.C., among many others.

The Discover West Hartford Bicycle Tour start times are staggered at 8:30 a.m. (50 miles), 10 a.m. (25 miles) and 11 a.m. (10 miles) for an expected noon finish time. The starting location is at Kingswood Oxford School, located at 170 Kingswood Road, West Hartford, Connecticut. The cost for Bike Walk CT members is $40 and $50 for non-members and $10 for youth under 15 with a family limit of $100.

After May 23, individual costs rise to $60 and the family limit to $120. Online registration closes June 3.

For more information on the event and parking options or to register, sponsor or volunteer for the event, visit BikeWalkCT.org/discover-ct-ride-series.html, email DiscoverCT@BikeWalkCT.org or call 860-977-1404.

Big Success for Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride 2015

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ver 1300 riders gathered for a day of music, rides, community building, food, art and learning at Rock to Rock Earth Day on April 25.

The Rock to Rock fundraising effort brought in more than $185,000. The funds raised annually support youth education,

community gardens, city tree planting, environmental education, green policy work, local and healthy food projects, park improvements, and much more.

Only in its seventh year, the event included new aspects such as a 12-mile ride highlighting new and upcoming bike infrastructure in New Haven. At East Rock Park’s Green Fair, the Connecticut Audubon Society set up a 1000-bird art installation at and New Haven Leon SCP displayed its 10 Planetary Boundary banners.

Cyclists travelled between West Rock and East Rock.

Along the way, they ate local food, heard music, took on environmental challenges and service projects, and explored the city’s parks. They travelled along the Farmington Canal Trail, official city bike lanes, city neighborhoods and several parks on their way between the Rocks. This year, there were five different distances offered from an 8-mile family-friendly ride to a metric century with more than 60 miles. Music at various stops and at the end at East Rock was provided by CT Folk and included performances by local musicians.

For more information, visit RocktoRock.DonorDrive.com.

Education Series Continues with Local Holistic Chamber of Commerce

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he New Haven Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce business education series on social media continues with an introduction to Facebook. The informational session will be held during the monthly business meeting at the Graduate Institute at 171 Amity Road, Bethany, Connecticut, on June 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Christopher Lmt Massey, owner of Zen Art Center, will be presenting. The meeting is free to Chamber members and interested first-time guests who wish to explore membership. The regular fee is $15.00.

The New Haven Chapter will be hosting a Share ‘N Tell event on June 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Reaching The

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Harmony Within in Prospect, Connecticut. This is an opportunity to meet local practitioners and sample various modalities with mini sessions. This event is free to chamber members and $15.00 for non-members.

Registration is required for both events. To register, visit Meetup.com/HCC-New-Haven.

Benefits of becoming a member of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce include networking with local practitioners, business-building education, chapter-sponsored events in the community, an online member directory listing and social media networking.

For more information, visit HolisticChamberofCommerce. com/NewHaven or contact New Haven Chapter President Rosa Chyan at 203-228-1777 or email NewHaven@HolisticChamberofCommerce.com.

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Kids Yoga Teacher Training Offered

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ull of Joy Yoga is offering a two-day kids yoga teacher training where participants will learn how to work with children from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade in a fun, safe environment.

The Full of Joy Kids Yoga teacher training with Lani RosenGallagher, M Ed, 200 RYT, RCYT, will cover teaching ideas for using mindfulness, breathing exercises, relaxation, props, music, books and storytelling in children’s yoga classes, birthday parties and other events. You will learn how to develop your own classes, create lesson plans, sequence multiple classes, improvise when needed, understand child development and use behavioral management. The training also provides the opportunity to see a live children’s yoga class in action.

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The Full of Joy Yoga teacher training will be held at One World Wellness Yoga Collective, located at 967 N. High Street (Rt. 100), East Haven, Connecticut, on August 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The training costs $495 for the early bird and teacher rate until July 8 and $575 for regular rate after July 9. Breakfast and lunch are included. You will also receive a manual and Lani’s Kids Yoga Book.

Registration is available online at OneWorld-Wellness.com/ training.html. For more information, visit FullofJoYoga.com or email Lani@FullofJoYoga.com.

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newsbriefs Summer Programs at Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center

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n June 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center will offer its Journey Into Awareness Workshop for health, counseling and equine professionals. Join Branwen O’Shea-Refai, a licensed clinical social worker, and Jeanna Pellino, a PATH instructor and equine specialist in mental health, for an afternoon of experiential learning with the horses as your guide.

Discover why equine-facilitated learning is gaining popularity as an effective approach to helping individuals with emotional challenges such as trauma, anxiety and depression. Through a series of ground exercises (not riding), you will learn how the horse helps us develop an understanding of self-awareness, personal safety, intention, mindfulness, effective communication and building trust-based relationships. Space is limited. The cost is $99 per person. Licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors can get four continuing education units for this workshop. Horse experience is not needed.

In addition, Hidden Acres Farm will offer Respite Ranch, an adult rejuvenation workshop, on July 12 from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. Relax, destress and connect with your authentic self at this rejuvenation session with Hidden Acres therapy horses. Horse experience is not needed as activities are unmounted (not riding). The cost is $99 per person.

Information Session for Yoga Teacher Training

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n preparation for a 200-hour yoga teacher training beginning in September, Peg Oliveira of Fresh Yoga will offer an information session on June 14 from noon to 12:30 p.m. at 108 Monkeys Office, located 319 Peck St. New Haven, Connecticut. Attendees can ask questions to find out if the training is right for them.

For registration and more information, call 203-723-0633, email HiddenAcres2@gmail.com or visit HiddenAcresTRC.org.

Peg Oliveira The 200-hour teacher training course will be held one weekend a month starting September 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with an hour break. 108 Monkeys has been approved as a RYS 200 School with Yoga Alliance. When you complete the training, you will be eligible to register as an RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. After you submit your application, 108 Monkeys will contact you to set up an interview. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to ensure your place in the September training. Attendance is required at all sessions. Tuition is $3100 with an early bird price of $2750 if paid in full by July 31. Tuition includes the 18-day teacher training, service yoga modules, outreach teaching placements and a 108 Monkeys training manual.

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Supplementary reading list will be provided upon receipt of application and full payment. The purchase of these books is the responsibility of each student.

For more information, call 203-776-YOGA (9642) or visit FreshYoga.com/Training_108.html. See back cover ad.

Open House at the Holcomb Farm with The Institute Of Sustainable Nutrition

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our the Holcomb Farm and meet the staff and students of The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) at their June 10th open house starting at 6:30pm. The free event will include cooking a dish using wild edibles and a garden tour.

Attendees will also learn about the TIOSN one-year certification program.

From the classroom, to the kitchen, to the garden and into the woods, TIOSN is re-shaping nutrition education. The

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certificate is completed in one weekend a month, beginning in September. Students study nutrition, soil health, soil re-mineralization, growing food, foraging, cooking, kitchen medicine and overall sustainable health.

Graduating students prepare a final project to shape their mission and vision of how to change our broken food system. They can then go into their own communities to spread the word about sustainable nutrition.

TIOSN also runs another year-long program “Remembering Our Roots: Herbal Intensive.� Students are now being enrolled for both 2015-16 classes.

Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby. To RSVP for the open house or for questions, call Joan at 860-764-9070, email Joan@tiosn.com or visit TIOSN.com. See ad on page 3.

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period.

At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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Acupuncture Treats Prostate Enlargement

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esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement.

Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests.

At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

Antioxidant-Rich Berries Thwart Alzheimer’s

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n international team of scientists has confirmed that consuming berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, mulberries and raspberries can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Blueberries, in particular, were found to be associated with increased memory and learning.

Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day

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ew research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke has determined that drinking two alcoholic beverages per day during middle-age years increases the risk of stroke more than other known factors, including high blood pressure and diabetes.

The study followed 11,644 twins from Sweden for 43 years, starting between 1967 and 1970. All began the trial when they were under the age of 60. The scientists compared the effects of having less than half a drink—classified as four and two ounces of wine for a man and a woman, respectively—daily to drinking two or more daily.

The study found that consuming two drinks per day increased the risk of stroke by 34 percent compared to drinking less than half a drink per day. Those that downed two or more drinks a day during their 50s and 60s had strokes an average of five years younger than light drinkers. The increase in stroke risk was found to be higher than the danger generally posed by diabetes and hypertension.

An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away

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esearch published by the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that just one avocado a day can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a type of cholesterol carrier known to increase the risk of hardening of the arteries.

The researchers tested 45 overweight adults between 21 and 70 years old that followed an average American diet for two weeks before adopting one of three diets: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet that included one Hass avocado per day or a moderate-fat diet without an avocado.

After five weeks, researchers found that the addition of the avocado reduced LDL significantly more than the diets that did not contain the fruit. While both the low-fat and moderate-fat diets reduced LDL levels, the moderate-fat diet with an avocado reduced LDL by better than 60 percent more than the moderate-fat diet alone, and above 80 percent more than the low-fat diet alone.

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Pain and Depression Ebb with Flotation Therapy

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ew research from Sweden has found that flotation therapy helps increase sleep quality, reduce pain and relieve anxiety and depression. Flotation therapy, sometimes called isolation therapy, consists of floating in a tank of water with minimized interruptions and sensory stimuli.

Researchers from Karlstad University divided 65 people into two groups. One group underwent 12, 45-minute flotation therapy sessions for seven weeks, while the other group did not. Both groups were given a battery of physiological and psychological tests before and after the treatment period. The therapy was conducted using three commercial flotation therapy centers that provided sensory isolation systems to promote relaxation as part of the treatment.

Compared to the control group, the flotation therapy group reported significant decreases in pain, anxiety, depression and stress levels and better sleep quality. The flotation group’s average depression scores went from 4.42 to 2.25, while the control group’s scores barely budged. The worst pains among the flotation group dropped from 64 to 40 on the scale.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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SolarWindow Technologies’ new window coatings are a “first of its kind” technology that could turn the buildings we live and work in into selfsufficient, mini power stations. They can generate electricity on see-through glass and flexible plastics with colored tints popular in skyscraper glass.

The coating can be applied to all four sides of tall buildings, generating electricity using natural and artificial light conditions and even shaded areas. Its organic materials are so ideal for lowcost, high-output manufacturing that the technology is already part of 42 product patent applications.

When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.

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Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semiarid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million.

The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land.

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Farm Therapy Veterans Heal Through Agriculture

Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network.

Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture.

The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives.

Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community.

They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states.

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with serial blood tests) and laser therapy (a costly procedure ith summer nearly here, more attention will be fonot covered by insurance). Both are not guaranteed for 100 cused on feet to get people up and going. Healthy percent efficacy (effectiveness is estimated to be closer to 70 feet—without disease or infection—are a must for percent) and there is a possibility of re-infection. a more balanced and centered lifestyle.

There are natural avenues to treat mild to moderate infecThe most common infection of the feet is toenail fungus. tions. These include tea tree oil, white vinegar, coconut oil Fungus can infiltrate the nail, leaving it brittle, chalky, thick, and orange oil. The oils can be purchased sometimes painful and discolored. This infection is most often caused by moisat your local health food store or even ture trapped in a warm, dark place such online. These topical agents can be “There are natural as the feet—especially when in shoes. applied to the toenail once a day with The infection can spread and cause a cotton applicator. Even Vick’s Vapor avenues to treat mild Rub and Listerine have been known adjacent healthy toenails to be affected. to help improve the appearance of The nail plate may completely lift and to moderate infections. the nail by making it less thick, chalky fall off. The toes themselves are not at These included tea tree oil, and discolored. Make sure to trim the risk for amputation and the infection affected toenail as much as possible does not spread into the blood, tendon, white vinegar, conconut (without peeling the nail back) before bones or muscles. Still considered a application. Also, even keeping the nail diseased state, it is unsightly and can be oil and orange oil.” short and thin (with an emory board) uncomfortable in shoes. can help.

Treatments can vary, depending on the severity of the infection. Mild to Sathiya Eswarathasan, a doctor of podiatric medicine, moderate infections can be treated with topical antifungal treats conditions of the foot and ankle and is specialized and medications (both over-the-counter and prescription). More board certified in foot surgery. She practices with Dr. Mevelyn severe infections are harder to treat; they can be treated with Michelle Morse based in both Branford and East Haven. oral antifungals (which need close monitoring of the liver natural awakenings

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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”?

I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine?

Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues 16

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have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)?

HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet.

This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

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What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms?

More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome.

The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding.

They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health?

Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome.

By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it.

Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAllAbout We.com, for the recorded interview.

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HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

by John McKnight and Peter Block

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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life.

What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community, which once provided an extended support system, is no longer viable, replaced by paid professionals and technology.

Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them.

Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive child development. Health

improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy.

We too, can decide to shift our attention toward rebuilding the functions of our family and neighborhood. We have the gifts, structures and capacities to substitute for our habit of consumption. Here’s an example of how it works.

Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he met Mr. Thompson, who had a metalworking shop in his garage. The old man invited him in and something clicked. Theron began to stop by every day, proudly bringing home metal pieces he’d learned to make. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school.

Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems, fixing cars,

weightlifting, choral singing, teaching dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into.

Three of the men they met— Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block.

The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website. Many neighbors formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life.

Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone.

Then Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family.

Three years later at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.”

These local connections can give the modern family what the extended family once provided: a functioning community with a strong culture of kin, friends and neighbors. A regenerated community emerges, yielding essential qualities of a satisfying life: kindness, generosity, cooperation, forgiveness and the ability to nurture families that have reclaimed their function.

Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (Abundant Community.com).

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

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“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University.

Yet the standard treatments yield lessthan-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research.

David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because

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people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says.

After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of

being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

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Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

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“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction.

But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices.

“I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only

on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms.

“What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Complementary Healing Tools

by Lisa Marshall

Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com).

Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used cer-

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emonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms.

Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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n her book, Soul Recovery: The 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, Ester Nicholson offers a metaphysical take on the 12 steps. Here’s a look.

You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free. Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order.

Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored.

Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy. I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence of my being, I say with my whole heart and mind: Thy will be done.

An examined life. Through my absolute surrender and conscious connection to the one power and presence, I courageously, deeply and gently search within myself for all thought patterns and behaviors that are out of alignment with love, integrity, harmony and order.

Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored.

Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors

unlike my true nature, which is wholeness. I free-fall into the loving presence of spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit. I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live.

Willingness. I acknowledge the people I have offended based on false beliefs, fear, doubt and unworthiness. I am willing to go to any lengths to clean up my side of the street.

Cleaning up the wreckage. Backed by all the power of the universe, I lovingly, directly and honestly make amends in a way that supports the highest good of all concerned.

Spiritual maintenance. I am in tune with my inner self. With integrity, love and self-compassion, I acknowledge my mistakes and continue to clean up the mistakes of my past and present.

Conscious contact. Through daily prayer and meditation, I deepen my conscious connection to the divine and experience the fullness of the universal presence as the dynamic reality of my life.

Loving service. Through my awakened consciousness, I am now prepared to carry the message of truth out into the world. I am now a clear channel to support the awakening of others to their true identity of wholeness.

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Acupuncture TODAY

by Lisa Rosenberger, ND, LAc

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hough there remains some skepticism among patients and medical providers as to the true benefit and actual effects of acupuncture, it is starting to be recognized as an effective treatment for a variety of ailments. Research shows that acupuncture can reduce pain and inflammation, affect hormonal balance, encourage neurotransmitter release and balance, and stimulate a variety of areas in the brain. For some conditions, acupuncture may be as or even more effective than conventional treatments.

Although there is increasing research on the use of acupuncture, when to use acupuncture versus other treatment modalities remains an open question.

Acupuncture, which is just one aspect of Chinese medicine, is a whole body treatment that balances qi (pronounced “chee”), the body’s energetic entity or vital force to promote healing and wellness. In Chinese medicine, disease is a result of an imbalance in the qi—a dysfunction or disharmony in the body’s optimal functioning. Imbalances in the flow of qi can arise among the meridians, organs and five elements, as well as due to other factors affecting the body internally and externally—such as hot, cold, dampness or dryness. Acupuncturists use thin sterile, single-use needles on points of the body to elicit changes in the body’s energy, function and channel or meridian balance to restore or encourage balance.

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In today’s modern world, we are surrounded by stress.

With our “go go” mindset, we sometimes push ourselves as hard as we can for as long as we can. Although it may have benefits for careers and society as a whole, it is also creates imbalances in your mind, body and spirit. From a conventional medicine standpoint, this can affect the psycho-neuroendocrine-immune system—your psyche, mood, emotions, hormones, immune response and/or neurotransmitters.

Our nervous system has a sympathetic response (fight or flight) and a parasympathetic response (rest and digest). A balance in the nervous system of these responses is ideal. But the stress of your modern lives can cause an overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, which, in turn, causes excess hormones and neurotransmitters to be produced and released in the body. These stress-induced biological changes can lead to sleep/wake cycle disruptions, anxiety, insomnia, reduced mental focus, high blood pressure, addictive behaviors and cravings, among other problems.

Even though the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are always on, one of the systems will tend to dominate based on mental, emotional and physical states. This domination can leave the body more prone to imbalance and disease, such as the chronic diseases listed on the following page. Acupuncture is an effective tool for restoring the harmonious balance in the body.

Chronic Conditions Affected By Stress n Allergies: skin reactions, asthma n Anxiety

n Arthritis n Constipation n Cough n Depression n Headaches n Heart disease: angina, irregular heart rates n High blood pressure n Heartburn or indigestion n Frequent colds or infections n Infertility n Insomnia or restless sleep n Fatigue n Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) n Stomach or duodenal ulcers n Pain n Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) n Menopause symptoms: hot flashes Insomnia, foggy or unclear thinking n Memory loss or forgetfulness

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that acupuncture is effective or has a therapeutic benefit for several common disorders such as: Ears, nose and throat: Toothaches, earache, sore throats, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, runny nose Respiratory: Upper respiratory infections: Colds/flu; allergies, asthma Gastrointestinal: Nausea/vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, colitis, abdominal pain Circulatory: High blood pressure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol levels Gynecological: Menstrual irregularity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), infertility Musculoskeletal: Tennis elbow, neck pain or neck stiffness, frozen shoulder, TMJ dysfunction, sciatica, low back pain, joint pain/ arthritis, fibromyalgia Mental and emotional: Anxiety, depression, insomnia Neurological: Headaches/migraines, tinnitus Although this list of conditions is not comprehensive, it illustrates the multifaceted and broad treatment spectrum that acupuncture offers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acupuncture My condition is not on the WHO list. Can acupuncture still help me?

Regardless of your underlying condition, acupuncture will be of some benefit to you even if it does not address your specific condition. At the very least, acupuncture will increase your relaxation response, reduce stress response and improve overall wellness.

Does it hurt?

Acupuncture needles are not much thicker than a human hair. As the needles are pushed into the skin, there is, at worst, a little pinch; most insertions are almost completely painless. Typically, any sensation disappears within in a few moments following needle insertion.

Can acupuncture help with addictions and cravings?

Yes. There have been many studies showing acupuncture to be helpful in various drug dependencies including opium, cocaine and heroin. It has also been shown to be helpful with smoking cessation. Problems with addiction or cravings are associated with low levels of dopamine and can also be addressed by acupuncture by reducing stress and thereby improving dopamine levels.

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Tiny vacation cottages offer a simple, cozy setting for taking time off together and spell crazy fun—a huge improvement over sterile motel rooms.

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ost of us are oriented to a typical American house averaging 2,300 square feet, making it a childlike hoot to step into the petite footprint of a tiny house one-tenth the size. Vacation rentals of “tinies” are available nationwide in all shapes and styles—including treetop aeries.

Tree houses range from rustic to luxurious. Marti MacGibbon and her husband, Chris Fitzhugh, spent a romantic weekend at the Out ‘n’ About Treehouse Resort, in Cave Junction, Oregon.

“The Peacock Perch is a favorite,” says MacGibbon. “It also helps me overcome my fear of heights.”

In Hawaii, Skye Peterson built a tree house from recycled materials in five native ohia trees outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The eco-friendly, solarpowered, passive-energy vacation home enchants guests with firelight at night and breakfast in the morning.

For those that prefer ground-level vacationing, glamorous camping, or glamping, offers an outdoor experience

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with the comforts of home. Yellowstone National Park’s Yellowstone Under Canvas has summer options for every budget through September 7, including an onsite gourmet restaurant. Tipis offer the basics, while a roomier safari tent adds a wood-burning stove with complimentary firewood. A deluxe suite with private bath sleeps a family with king-size and sofa beds. All face majestic views of mountains, water and wildlife.

Rustic Karenville, eight miles from Ithaca, New York, isn’t on any map.

Owner and builder Karen Thurnheer and her husband, Robert Wesley, live in a 270-square-foot cabin amidst a small village of tinies next to the 9,000-acre Danby State Forest. The little buildings don’t have running water; some have woodstove heat, electricity if the generator’s running and there’s a composting outhouse. “The houses are silly and fun,” she says. “There’s fresh air and at night a million stars.”

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men.

Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males.

However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

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Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A

aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward.

After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety

percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Re-

member that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible.

If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physicallyoriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting.

Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants.

“Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead.

Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

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in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together.

Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.”

Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery.

Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel.

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Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be ecofriendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature.

Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function.

Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.”

Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says.

“Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.

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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids.

“Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.”

Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel.

It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge.

“We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”

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Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key

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no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone.

Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels.

Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake.

Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish.

Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively.

Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body

fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.”

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production.

Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men.

Strawberries: Due to their cortisollowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals

less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects.

Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic.

Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks.

“Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.”

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ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

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Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

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Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.”

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calendarofevents MONDAY, JUNE 1

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

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.

The Turning of Venus – 7pm. Gaianne Jenkins will tell us about an ancient calendar used as late as the Middle Ages that predicts the motions of the moon and some planets. After the talk, weather permitting, we will view Venus through telescopes; it should appear as a bright half disc. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

Circle of Love/Spiritual Empowerment Group w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8pm. Delve within to enhance your 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, JUNE 2 Full Moon Meditation with Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Align with 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 300/500 Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training w/Rolf Gates & Heidi Sormaz – 8am-7pm. (6/3-6/7).

This is a 300-hr training, upon completion, if you are already a 200hr RYT, you will be eligable for the Yoga Alliance 500hr RYT level. $3700. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. More information: FreshYoga.com. info@freshyoga.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Theta Healing-Aging Gracefully w/ Tami Reagor – 7pm-8:30pm. Join us to start letting go of the limiting beliefs/programs that you have about aging or getting older so that you can start to define what getting older looks like to you. We will be doing belief work using ThetaHealing® so you can start seeing the changes in your life right away. $20. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford.

203-453-4000.

Awakening the Hidden Storyteller: Discovering Your Natural Storytelling Abilities – 7pm-9pm.

The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany.

Call 203-874-4252, email info@learn.edu or visit Learn.edu/events.

New Haven Community Circle Dance – 7:30pm9:30pm. Move in the footsteps of our ancestors as we enjoy traditional dances from many cultures, as well as contemporary pieces choreographed in the spirit of ancient folk dance. All dances are taught and no experience is necessary. Suggested donation $8.

Friends Meetinghouse, 225 East Grand Ave, New Haven. Information: 203-467-1069.

Full Moon Gong Relaxation w/ Barbara and Steve Chillemi – 7pm-9pm. Experience live gong sound healing tones, yoga, and meditation to put your mind and body at ease. $22/session $60/3.

Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. Pre-Registration available: 203-287-2277 or YourCommunityYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 CT Trails Day – 9am. Join Nature Center Director Alison Rubelmann for this morning walk. Discover the flora and fauna of our typical New England woodland. This moderate hike will also visit the settlement of the Paugasucks. Bring water and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes. Suitable for older children and adults. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

Nature as a Healer – 10:30am-12:30pm. Discover how every day and anywhere nature can help create peace, connection with others, guide, calm, inform and restore you with Marlow Shami. No charge, but donations help offset program costs. New Haven Free Public Library – Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St, New Haven. (corner of Temple and Elm). Information: 203-946-7431.

Knot Your Mother’s Pearl Knotting Class at KanduBeads – 11am-12pm. Free with $15 materials purchase. Learn to fasten and knot pearls on bead cord to make stylish pearl necklaces, long or short. Bring a friend! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.

Free Reiki Clinic with Anita Jones, RMT – 11am-3pm. Enjoy a 10 minute session of Reiki and learn about healing energy. Thyme and Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Info: 203-415-4791.

“Airbrushed Suede” Hollow Polymer Lentil Pendant Class at KanduBeads – 2pm-5pm. Learn the coveted technique of making a light, wearable, faux airbrushed pendant using Polymer Clay! $60.

KanduBeads 346 Quinnipiac St. Wallingford.

203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Outer Island Field Trip – 8:30am (sharp). Meet at Thimble Islands Ferry service for 9am ferry. Outer Island is one of the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford, a wildlife refuge, ecological preserve and refuge for migratory birds. Round trip ferry fee is $10 per person. Limited to 14 people. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

Holy Fire Reiki I w/ Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm6pm. Learn about Reiki energy, its history and how to use it for yourself and others. Attunement given.

Certificate and manual included. $125. Hamden.

Info/registration: 203-415-4791.

Kirtan-Bodhi Groove returns to Avant Garde Holistic Center – 7pm-9pm.Take a musical journey grounded in the ancient practice of kirtan w/ Andrew Biagiarelli, Kalidasa, Craig Norton and special guest musicians. $20. Avant Garde, 328 East Main St, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 8 Free Manual Therapy Therapeutic Consultation – Had physical therapy w/o relief? Try manual therapy, hands-on treatment. 40 minutes one-on-one 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Information Sessions – 6pm-7pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252, email info@learn.edu or visit Learn.edu/events.

Angelspeake™ Class w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Ask empowering questions, awaken to signs and receive loving messages/guidance from angels, guides, loved ones. Develop intuitive senses. $33/class and materials. Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869.

PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Seaside Yoga – 7pm-8:15pm. (6/9, 6/16, 6/23 & 6/30). Yoga practice at the beautiful East Haven Town Beach to raise money for the dogs and cats at the East Haven Animal Shelter. $20 donation. Cash or check at the event or pay online: OneWorld-Wellness.com/seaside-yoga.html. East Haven Town Beach.

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THE INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 6:30-8pm Come for a walk-about to learn about our one-year certification program.

Tour the farm and garden, meet staff, discover wild edibles and prepare a simple dish.

FREE

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Deepen Your Relationships—Spiritual Seminar with Shakti Durga – 7pm-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252, email info@learn.edu or visit Learn.edu/events.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Free Class Young Living Essential Oils – 6pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit.

Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free zyto machine readings!

36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.

David Wolfe: Conquer Candida, Lower Inflammation, Healing Technology! – 7pm. (Doors open at 6pm). David “Avocado” Wolfe is the rock star of superfoods and longevity universe; the expert for advice on health, beauty, herbalism, nutrition, and chocolate and celebrity spokesperson for America’s #1 selling kitchen appliance: the Nutribullet. $45.

The Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 E Ave, Norwalk.

Contact Catch a Healthy Habit Café: 203-292-8190.

CatchaHealthyHabit.com/avocado.

Warrior Goddess Wisdom: Roots & Wings w/ HeatherAsh Amara – 9:30am-12:30pm.

Warrior Goddess Training provides the perfect antidote to the flawed idea that you are not enough.

You will learn to release, practice and celebrate your warrior goddess self. $50. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

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Reiki III – 9:30am-1pm. Learn processes in aura cleaning, body and brain balancing and working with crystals. Plus 3 night sessions for reviews of healing sessions by participants. Master symbol attunements and certifications. $250. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. (Creative financing available).

Call Gayle: 203-265-2927.

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Goddess, Tarot, Rune & Past Life Readings w/ Lisa Morrison – 12pm-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.

A Devotional Yogic Estatic Event w/ Girish & Melissa Hall – 6:30pm-8pm. Experience the magic of Girish’s live music while you flow with Melissa.

Let go and let your yoga flow. $30 in advance; $35@door. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

Nature Games for Children – 2 pm. “You Can’t See Me!” Come join Ranger Jessica for an afternoon of hiding in the woods, chasing each other through the fields, and pretending we are the animals that live in Connecticut’s forests, while learning about the wonderful wild world around us! We’ll top it off with a wilderness scavenger hunt! Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Yoga and Kung Fu Fusion workshop – 9am-11am. Classical Chinese Kung Fu and Yoga will be taught in a fun and dynamic way. Participants will explore the symbiotic relationship between these arts. $20. Shaolin Kempo Academy, 35 Frontage Rd, East Haven. 203-468-7287. Please register at: LearnKempo.com.

Guided Meditation/Reiki Session – 9am-10:30am.

Be guided into a state of deep relaxation and meditation while Reiki is Shared. $20. Shaolin Kempo Academy, 35 Frontage Rd, East Haven.

203-468-7287. Register at: LearnKempo.com.

VIP Dinner—New Story Festival – 6pm-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Free. email newhaven@holisticchamberofcommerce.com or visit Learn.edu/events.

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

203-453-4000.

Sound Healing Experience – 7pm-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 for you to relax into your true being. $15.

41 Village Ln, Bethany. Register: 203-393-1717.

Earthdancing.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Reiki I Certification w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days/ Eves. Provides empowering foundation for selfhealing, support for personal challenges/goals/ relationships and treating others. Wallingford. $150. Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869.

PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Body, Heart, BABY! w/ Leslie, Saskia, & Lillee – 9am-4:30pm. Relax, Connect, and Discover invaluable resources to support you, your baby, and your pregnancy through delivery and beyond.

Open to pregnant women and those looking to become pregnant. $150+tx [$130+tax adv. by 6/7].

Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. Pre-Registration required: 203-287-2277 or YourCommunityYoga.com.

Holy Fire Reiki II with Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm-6pm. Increase Reiki knowledge and energy.

Learn the basic Reiki symbols and distant healing.

Attunement given. Certificate and manual included. $150. Hamden. Info/registration: 203-415-4791.

Summer Solstice meditation/concert w/ Randeane – 7:30pm. Guided meditation with Holographic Quartz Crystal Bowls under an illuminated celestial ceiling to celebrate the solstice. $15.

Avant Garde Holistic Center & Fair Trade Boutique, 328 East Main St, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 15 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.

WOMEN’S CIRCLE GODDESS WORKSHOP A Rejuvenation and Emergence Workshop for Women

FRIDAY - SUNDAY JULY 17 - 19 New Haven, CT We will awaken the indwelling principle of Inner & Outer Beauty via sharing, exploring personal challenges/blockages, accepting accountability, and acknowledging our strengths by using music, movement, storytelling and the collective female/goddess energy.

We will explore working with moon energies, crystals and gemstones.

Also, a brief history of the reverence and devotion of and to the sacred feminine/Goddess and how self-healing can occur on many levels, which are intertwined.

Go to:

RedFeatherWellness.com For more information & registration:

Call: 203-208-Maat • 203-208-6228 DEADLINE: 6/26/15 Circle of Love/Spiritual Empowerment Group w/ Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8pm. Delve within to enhance your 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, JUNE 16 Dance Harmonics w/ Randeane Tetu – 7:30pm-8:30pm. Fun! Enchanted! Sparkle your energy! Feel the vibrancy as you align with your higher self, raise your frequency and experience your spiritual well-being through guided and free flow dance moments. Increase balance, flexibility, and range of motion through increased body awareness. Stretch! $15. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.

New Story Festival – 9am–5:30pm. The Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Tpk, Hamden.

Call 203-874-4252, email info@learn.edu or visit Learn.edu/events.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

The Art of Elemental Ritual – 6pm. Author and Teacher, Pamela Ryder discusses the beauty of connecting with the elements through ritual for a more balanced life. Free. Deep River Library, 150 Main St, Deep River. Information call: 860-526-6039.

M o n t h l y R e s t o r a t i v e Yo g a w / E l l e n Lenson – 9:30am-11am. Begin your week with a nurturing 90-minute restorative practice. Let go of the stress from the previous week. $19 drop in or class card. Fresh Yoga, 319 Peck St, New Haven. info@freshyoga.com.

Guided Mindful Healing Meditation w/ EFT w/ RMT/Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm8:30pm. (& Tues 6/23). Engage in [+] Energy insights and create lasting, healthy transformations. $25. Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869 or PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

A Circle of Women – 7pm-9pm. Join in sacred space to discover and strengthen your authentic self, celebrate “womens’ ways,” live in rhythm with the seasons. This is what you have been looking for! Healing the world one woman at a time. $25.

Central Wallingford, Call Susan to reserve space: 203-645-1230.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Information Sessions – 5pm-6pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252, email info@learn.edu or visit Learn.edu/events.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Friday Yoga Movie Night – 6:30pm-9pm.

Practice yoga, meditation and breathwork then tonight’s film is Into Great Silence, a look at the lives in silence of the monks in Grande Chartreuse Monastery in the French Alps. Free.

One World Wellness, 967 N High St, East Haven.

OneWorld-Wellness.com/events.html.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Reiki II Cert. w/ RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days/ Eves. Receive empowering keys to mentalemotional clarity, balance; support for empathic challenges/relationship healing. Wallingford. $175. Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869.

PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Free Reiki Clinic with Anita Jones, RMT – 11am-3pm. Enjoy a 10 minute session of Reiki and learn about healing energy. Thyme and Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Info: 203-415-4791.

“Little Fairies, Big Magic” w/ Cyril May – 2pm.

This unique fairy tale magic show has both a fairy theme and an environmental message about protecting the wilderness. Cyril the sorcerer—the Merlin of environmental magic—is delighted to perform this show as a way to remind young and old alike that just as we need our homes, so do creatures in the wild. Family program. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

Buddhist Philosophy on Suffering w/ Paul Martinez – 6:30-8:30pm. When the Buddha became enlightened, he was never subject to suffering.

This talk will answer the question to why so much suffering, violence, and conflict is taking place in three words: impermanence, delusion, and non-self. $5. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford.

203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilfordCT.com.

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MONDAY, JUNE 22 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.

Summer Solstice Meditation w/ Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Align with the energies in nature when they are at their fullest and the Devine energies touch your mind/body and soul of all living things. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford.

203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Tao & Zen Meditation Workshop – 3pm-5:30pm.

Try the different meditation techniques of Taoism and Zen. Talk by guest teacher David Wilson of Fire Horse Aikido on the influence of Taoism on Zen Buddhism. $20. One World Wellness, 967 N High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.com/ events.html.

Develop Psychic Abilities – 7:30pm. Learn to use a pendulum and tarot deck to observe energy, receive answers, measure the 7 chakras, and the Celtic Cross spread. Informative class by Gloria Amendola. Bring tarot deck. Pendulums available at Avant Garde. Class $25. Avant Garde, 328 East Main St, Branford. 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com.

Full Strawberry Moon Hike – 8pm. Join Nature Center rangers for this nighttime exploration of the park’s trails as we follow the scents of summer through forest and field environments in this adventure geared for adults and children. Wear sturdy shoes. Enjoy a summer fire too! $1. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

Free Class Young Living Essential Oils – 6pm8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free zyto machine readings! 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. sunnispirit@sbcglobal.net.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25

Journey Into Awareness Workshop for Health, Counseling and Equine Professionals – 10am-2pm. Come learn about the unique benefits horses bring to others in wellness and healing with Hidden Acres therapy horses. Cost $99/person.

Four CEUs for LCSW, LMFT, LPC and licensed psychologists. Horse experience not needed. To register, contact Hidden Acres at: 203-723-0633 or hiddenacres2@gmail.com.

The Power of Story: How Stories Make Us Human – 7pm-9pm. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252, email info@learn.edu or visit Learn.edu/events.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Reiki Yoga Fusion – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Tao Yoga and Reiki healing combined into one practice with gentle postures and breathwork during energy healing sessions from two trained Reiki practitioners. $15. Open to 8 students. One World Wellness, 967 N High St, East Haven.

OneWorld-Wellness.com/events.html.

Sound Healing Experience – 7pm-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 for you to relax into your true being. $15.

41 Village Ln, Bethany. Register: 203-393-1717.

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The Tree of Life: An Intro to Shamanism Workshop w/ Lisa Morrison – 7pm-9pm. The Tree of Life permeates shamanic traditions across the world. Discover how shaman journey along the tree for insight, healing and wisdom. Practice setting intention, recognizing your guardians, crossing the threshold and developing shamanic discipline. $20. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Reiki III ART Cert. w/ RMT Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days or Eves. Promote/Deepen personal and client lasting, healthy transformations. Advanced Techniques with Crystal/Stone healing and manifesting grids. $200.Wallingford. Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

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Intro to Yoga – 9am-10:30am. Give Yoga a try.

Learn the basics and be guided through a beginners session. $5. Shaolin Kempo Academy, 35 Frontage Rd, East Haven. 203-468-7287. Please register at: LearnKempo.com.

Reiki I training – 10:00am-5pm. Learn a Japanese technique, for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki is simple to learn and use, and enhances all other treatment modalities. $125. Includes 180 page manual, certificate. Location: East Haven. tracey@reikiintegration.com.

Holy Fire Advanced Reiki Training with Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm-6pm. Deepen your Reiki knowledge and techniques for enhancing Reiki energy. Attunement given. Certificate and manual included. $250. Hamden. Info/registration: 203415-4791.

Gongs and Singing Bowls Full Harmonic Sound Immersion – 7pm. Experience the tranquil songs of gongs and singing bowls and relax blissfully into a meditative state to reduce stress as you are lead in guided meditation by Priscilla. $15. Avant Garde, 328 E Main St, Branford. RSVP: 203-481-8443 or avantgardect13@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 29 Free Foot Screening at PT Services of Guilford – Call today to find out more about Anodyne Therapy for foot pain. Increase circulation, reduce pain and stiffness. Feel better! PT Services of Guilford, 500 East Main St, Ste 310. Branford. 203-315-7727.

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ongoingevents sunday Sunday Morning Yoga – 8am-9am. This Kripalu based practice will stretch and tone muscles, relieve stress and anxiety. Class geared toward all levels, modifications always given. Hour-long class will leave attendees feeling restored and replenished.

IFoundFitness, 190 Main St, Deep River. Info: 860-961-4507.

New Beginnings in Community – 10am.

Spiritually-minded people embracing and honoring all world religions, belief systems, cultures, and traditions come together to share thoughts, experiences, and wisdom in a supportive community environment. Four dedicated Interfaith Ministers offer inspiring messages of compassion, peace, and love every Sunday at Mystics by the Sea, 394 New Haven Ave, Milford.

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Readings with Fannie – 11am-3pm. Certified Crystal Healer, Reiki Practitioner and for contacting our Spirit Guides, the Book of Life and Astral Traveling.

Assists you in connecting to the deep inner being of your soul. Assists/connects with your higher self and acts as a catalyst to bring forth what is for your highest good (ie. connecting you with a loved one or just clearing your field). Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.

KanduBeads Jewelry Studio and Bead Store is now open Sundays 12pm-4pm! – Feel free to drop in for rare and unusual crystal beads, mala beads, african trade beads, tibetan prayer beads and more! We also offer classes and jewelry parties.

346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348.

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monday Enjoy a $10 discount on all 90-minute services on Monday! – Every Monday is Customer Appreciation Day at Massage Savvy and our current promotion is “75 Gets You 90” which means you can book a service for 90 minutes and only pay for 75 of them! Call: 203-453-8667 or visit: MassageSavvyCT.com. Massage Savvy, 2514 Boston Post Suite 5C, Guilford.

Astrological Readings w Lou Valentino – 4pm-7pm. (6/1, 6/15, & 6/29). Have you ever wondered what your astrological chart says about your personality, vocation, relationships and future?

Lou Valentino has been doing astrology readings for over 20 years; former astrological writer for Wisdom magazine for 8 years. 30-min readings. $1/min. Enchanted,1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford.

203-453-4000.

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Pilates/Barre Community Class – 8am. This class is a mix between pilates moves to strengthen core muscles and the Barre technique to sculpt and lean our arms and legs. Discount price of $10.00 cash/ check or $12.00 credit card. Kneading Hands Yoga & Massage, 760 Main St S, Unit F, Southbury. 203267-4417. KneadingHands.net.

Moderate Yoga – 8:45am-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.

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.

Iyengar Yoga: Fundamentals and Level I – 6pm7:15pm. Align and awaken yourself as you deepen your understanding of yoga. Individual attention given. Expert instruction. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642).

YogaInMiddletown.com.

Qigong for Health – 7pm-8pm. Learn a practice that invigorates the internal energy, relieves stress, tones and stretches the muscles and connects the mind and body. $15/class. Tranquil Mountain Internal Arts. Location: Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health, 35 Boston St, Guilford. Info: 860-301-6433. tmiarts.com.

tuesday Reiki Readings Tarot Card Tuesday Event – 9:30am-7:30pm. (Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27). Have a Goddess Tarot Card reading with Chrystyne McGrath.

Chrystyne is a Psychic/Trance Medium, Reiki Master and Dowser. She uses the Goddess Tarot Card deck at this event. Limited spaces left, 30 minute reading for $25. Health Options Wellness Center, 133 State St, Guilford. For availability, call 203-415-0704 or email chrystynem@yahoo.com.

Readings w/ Susan Margaret – 11am-2pm.

(6/2, 6/16, 6/30 & Sat, 6/6). Susan is a medium (messages from those that have crossed over) who has been giving readings for 44 years. She has given readings with the Astrological Society of CT for over 20 yrs. Susan uses classic playing cards, reads palms, and uses basic astrology. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, 203-453-4000.

EnchantedGuilfordCT.com.

Awareness Through Movement Basics: Feldenkrais 101 – 12pm-1pm. Relearn the simplicity of authentic moving and transcend your personal patterns of limitation. $13. Drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com.

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Food Fight! – 1:15pm-2:45pm. (6/2-6/30). Fight disease with food you’ll love to eat. Learn how food choices can play a role in cancer prevention and survival. $25. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Connecticut, 99 East Main St, Waterbury. Information: 203-236-9924/9925.

Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method – 3:45pm4:45pm. w/Susan Sandel. Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog. Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free. Sponsor: Middlesex Hosp. Ctr. for Survivorship and Integrative Medicine, Madison. Details: 203-457-1656.

Free weekly Tuesday Meditation classes – 6:30pm-7:30pm. Open to all and fully accessible.

Instruction provided for beginners. No reservations necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Program offered in cooperation with New Haven Shambhala Center.

New Haven Free Public Library. 133 Elm St, New Haven. 203-946-8130 x200.

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

95 Harris St, Fairfield. Details: Jim and Jeannette 203-254-3958. info@ReikiOvertones.com.

wednesday Wellness Wednesdays – Pamper your self with a Spa Aromatherapy Facial with Alberto ($50). Also shop our eco-friendly, fair trade boutique. Receive 10% off with this ad. Avant Garde Holistic Center Salon Spa Boutique (Body Mind & Soul Experience), 328 E Main St, Branford. 203-481-8443.

AvantGardeCT.com.

Moderate Yoga – 8:45am-9:45am & 6:15pm7:15pm. (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.

Ropes Yoga – 9am-10am. With Iyengar Teacher Training Graduate. Experience yoga in new and liberating ways with the use of wall ropes. All levels welcome. Expert instruction. Individual attention.

Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown.

860-347-YOGA (9642). YogaInMiddletown.com.

Readings and/or Crystal Chakra Balancing w/Deborah – 12pm-3pm. (6/3, 6/10, 6/17 & 6/24). Reiki Master Teacher, and IET Practitioner.

Offers Tarot card or Tea Leaf Readings. Uses Reiki and Crystals to remove unwanted energy, while balancing Chakras. Uses abilities-vibrations of the universe 7 channeling of your life force energies to create a balance between mind, body and spirit. $1/min. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford.

203-453-4000.

Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 12pm1pm. Experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. For all abilities and levels of health. Schedule Available online. 1st class free (reg. $5). Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com.

Weekly Wednesday Library Yoga Classes at New Haven Free Public Library – 1pm-2pm. $5, payable to instructor. Bring your own mat. Various instructors. 133 Elm St, New Haven. 203-946-7091.

Stony Creek Yoga for Stress Relief – 5:45pm7pm. Classes taught by Gina Macdonald MA, LPC. Will emphasize the breath with flowing movement. $10/session. Walk-ins welcome. Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd, Stony Creek.

Contact Gina: 203-710-6665.

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 EFT Emotional Freedom Technique w/ RMT-Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – Relax, refresh w/take-home techniques and insights to “release stress/pain,” heal and expand free-spiritedness. Register/Complimentary Pre-Sessions: 203-913-3869.

PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

The Milford Chamber’s ‘Health & Wellness Council’ – 8:30am-9:30am. (2nd Thurs. monthly).

Group is comprised of businesses in the health and wellness industry. 5 Broad St, Milford. 203-8780681. prisco@priscopr.com, Milfordct.com.

Awareness Through Movement: 20 Feldenkrais Themes – 12pm-1pm. In this class we will be exploring 20 ATM lessons throughout the year. Focus is on moving naturally with a sense of ease and playfulness. $13. Drop-in. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com.

Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method – 3pm-4pm. w/Susan Sandel. Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog. Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free. Sponsor: Middlesex Hosp.

Ctr. for Survivorship and Integrative Medicine.

Middletown. Details: 203-457-1656.

Iyengar Yoga: Back Care and Fundamentals – 5:30pm. Heal the body, quiet the mind, improve mood, find balance and nourish the self. Expert instruction. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642). YogaInMiddletown.com.

Multilevel Yoga – 5:45pm. Develop balance, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome.

Instructor, Gina Livia, RTY. Serenity Salon and Day Spa, 118 Center St, Wallingford. 203-265-4419.

Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:30pm7:30pm. (Every Thurs. except the 1 st Thurs. of month). Experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. For all abilities and levels of health. Schedule Available online. 1st class free (reg. $5). Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com.

Qigong Group Healing & Silent Meditation – 6:30pm-8pm. (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.

Beginner/Gentle Yoga – 7pm. For those new to yoga, learn the foundational poses. Modifications and assists given. Taught at a gentle pace to meet everyone’s needs. Instructor, Gina Livia, RTY. Serenity Salon and Day Spa, 118 Center St, Wallingford. 203-265-4419.

Tao Yoga – 8:30am-9:45am. Beginner-intermediate level yoga, meditation and breathwork. $16 dropin or choose a monthly class package. One World Wellness Yoga Collective, 967 North High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.com/membership.html.

New Canaan Summer Farmers Market – 10am2pm. (every Saturday, April 25 through November 21 rain or shine). Join us for farm fresh fruits and veggies, as well as locally prepared foods. Free.

Old Center School Parking Lot, Corner of South Ave, Maple St and Main St, New Canaan. For more information, visit NewCanaanFarmersMarket.net.

Free Jewelry Making Classes at KanduBeads with $15 Purchase – 11am-12pm. Learn a fun, basic jewelry making technique every Saturday at the KanduBeads Jewelry Studio and Bead Store!

Bring a friend! KanduBeads, 346 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford. 203-793-7348. KanduBeads.com.

friday 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.

Intuitive Readings w/Susane Grasso – 11am-3pm.

(6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 & Sat 6/27). Usui and Karuna Reiki Master and Clairvoyant Susane sees auras/ mirrors of soul/emotions and physical being. Now also a certified Doreen Virtue Angel Reader. $1/ min. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford.

203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilfordct.com.

saturday

ReikiShare: The Universal Reiki Plan – 11am1:30pm. Pre-register to share Reiki and 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.

Pre & Postnatal & Women’s Yoga – 11am12:30pm. Prepare for, or recover from birth with safe, appropriate practices. Expert instruction. Individual attention. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, 860-347-YOGA (9642). YogaInMiddletown.com.

Stony Creek Yoga for Stress Relief – 5:45pm7pm. Classes taught by Gina Macdonald MA, LPC. Will emphasize the breath with flowing movement. $10/session. Walk-ins welcome. Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd, Stony Creek.

Contact Gina: 203-710-6665.

Reiki Practitioner Classes w/ RMT/Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – Why Reiki? Awaken mental/emotional/energetic clarity and balance w/ the power of love and anything is possible-even with prickly people/challenge/change and relationship healing. Wallingford. Free. Pre-class consult: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Tai Chi in Shelton – 8am. (Every Sat). Tai Chi, the Chinese art of moving meditation and self-defense, employs slow, balanced and relaxed postures. No special equipment or uniform required, just loose comfortable clothing and shoes. All are welcome, regardless of experience to this practice session.

New comers welcome! Contact: 860-591-9447 or info@13PostureBoxing.com.

Man maintains his balance, poise and sense of security only as he is moving forward. ~Maxwell Maltz

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN PRESTIGIOUS SALON – For as little as $65 per week, you can own your own business, make your own hours, keep 100% of your sales in an established state of the art salon & spa. Fear no more of opening your own salon due to the costly start-up expenses. Do not wait to move on this opportunity. Call 203-980-3163.

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HYPNOSIS/ LIFE COACHING HYPNOSIS THERAPY CENTER – Providing the help you need to Relax & Resolve: stress, anger, anxiety, emotional issues, bad habits or the past. Life Coaching for personal & professional development. Psychic Readings for insights or Music Therapy to re-balance the mind & body.

Madison. 203-245-6927.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 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.

SHARED OFFICE SPACE – In a Professional Building located in Southbury, CT. Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $350 per month all utilities includes. Please call Heidi at 203-733-1805 for details.

SMALL CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP SPACE AVAILABLE – Perfect for 10 people and under. Located in a professional building in Southbury, CT. Easy on/off to I 84. Call Heidi at 203-733-1805 for details.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS ADD A REJUVENATION STUDIO to your EXISTING beauty, fitness, or health/wellness business. – Bring in new customers, gain revenue from several sources, and your customers will love it! For more information, call: 864-569-8631.

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FOR RENT TREATMENT ROOM – PORTLAND – Integrative Holistic Center looking for like minded practitioners for full or part time use. Inviting spaces, beautiful waiting room, nurturing energy. Easily accessible off Rt. 9. Call Angela at 860-358-9272.

WORKSHOP / CLASS SPACE – PORTLAND –Holistic workshop space available in beautiful 1000 sf well lit room, can seat up to 60 comfortably, call Angela at 860-358-9272.

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.

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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 33.

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY Kevin Healy, DC

Madison, CT 203-245-9317 kevinhealy@sbcglobal.net DrHealMe.com 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 32.

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Get peace of mind with safe (no radiation), FDA-approved breast cancer screening.

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HAIR RESTORATION JADAK HAIR RESTORATION Agnieshka Jadak 102 Wall Street, Madison, CT 203-859-0605 JadakHairRestoration.com

Non-surgical hair replacement is wonderful option for those who suffer from significant hair loss and would like to regain the appearance of having a full head of hair without surgery or a wig. We have some incredible hair systems that are attached to the head and they can be treated as your own hair. With our restoration system you can look the way you have always wanted.

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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. See ad on page 33.

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 11.

One of the largest selections of natural, organic, nonGMO, gluten-free & 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 Mon-Sat: 4 entrees & 6 soups plus salads, sandwiches, sushi, & wraps. A dedicated helpful staff. Now offering Dinners-to-Go.

HEMORRHOID TREATMENT A LIFE CENTER

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GOT HEMORRHOIDS? Now there is an easy non-surgical treatment that eliminates bleeding, pain, and swelling of hemorrhoids. It is quick, painless, and effective. There is no need to suffer any longer. Covered by most insurances. Call The Life Center for RELIEF. See ad on page 13.

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HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRY

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 31.

FAMILY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LLC 1 Evergreen Avenue, Suite 34 Hamden, CT 06473 203-747-5282 FamilyPsychiatricServices.com

Offers a holistic approach to mental health. Practice offers alternatives to traditional psychiatric treatments, utilizing nutritional and naturalistic means to achieve well-being.

HOLISTIC THERAPIST HOLISTIC CENTER

EARTH DANCE

Branwen OShea-Refai, LCSW Bethany, CT 203-393-1717 EarthDancing.com

AVANT GARDE

328 East Main Street Branford, CT 203-481-8443 AvantGardeCT.com Body, mind and soul experience to honor all aspects of one’s being, in a Mediterranean retreat ambience. Ayurveda; Reiki; Hypnotherapy; Psychic Medium; Shamanic Practices; Sacred Geometry; Heartmath; Kirtan; Yoga; Meditations; Crystal Bowl Healing; Harmonic Gong Immersion; and Inspirational Movies. Fair trade, eco-friendly, metaphysical, jewelry, gifts, hand-made items, crystals, décor, natural hair/skincare. Hair artistry, color, hilite, curly hair experts, spa facials, microderms and massage. See ad on page 9.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH HOPE HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Stephanie Hope, Holistic Coach, RN 917-670-8882 HopeHolisticWellness@gmail.com HopeHolistic.com Health is more than a number on a scale or lab report; true health is to be in tune with what gives life. As an RN Stephanie helps navigate your health issues while keeping focused on you: your unique qualities, challenges, and dreams. Getting to the root of your problem takes time, and creates lasting change. When you are ready to move beyond the quick-fix and embody true health, Stephanie is here to support you.

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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.

HYPNOSIS/REIKI CONNECTICUT HYPNOSIS Heidi Vollmer, M.Ed, CH Southbury, CT 203-733-1805 CTHypnosis.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.

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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING ANNAHAVEN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Anna Martin, BSW, MSW, LCSW 410 State St North Haven, CT 203-606-2071 CounselingNewHaven.com

Spring is in the air! YOU have the right to be happy. AHBHS helps with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Obesity, agarophobia, domestic violence and anger management.Hypnosis for depression, anxiety and wieght loss/obesity. Phone, internet, skype, office sessions and weekend hours available. Most insurance accepted.

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN Fairfield/Trumbull town line 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s abilityto heal itself. Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared Phototherapy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hormonal Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, Real-Time EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies. See ad on page 31.

WEIGHT LOSS

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Complimentary Counseling Mon. through Fri. 9am – 4:30pm. Nutrition plus vitamin, mineral, herb and whole food supplements, homeopathic & ayurvedic remedies. Our Wellness Outreach Lecture Program is now in its 32nd series, offered free, most Thursday evenings each Spring and Fall. Call for possible participation; check website for schedule.

Medically supervised weight loss program. Get off the dieting merry-go-round and FINALLY achieve your ideal weight. We offer a whole foods diet, individualized nutrition, emotional eating support, meal planning and weight loss coaching. COVERED BY MOST INSURANCES .

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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 Everlastings is a full-service hair salon & spa whose passion and 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 33.

Dr. Jenna Henderson 2 Broadway, North Haven, CT 1007 Farmington Ave, Suite 7A, West Hartford, CT 203-239-3400 info@thelifecenterofct.com TheLifeCenterofct.com

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 32.

SELF DEVELOPMENT SHARON RINALDO, MA Certified LifeLift Coach 203-494-7110 sarinaldo@yahoo.com

Certified LifeLift coach and Reiki Master Sharon Rinaldo facilitates Life Enhancement Groups, does individual, group and grief counseling, and is a Justice of the Peace/Ordained Minister. She helps plan and officiate unique, personalized wedding ceremonies for all genders and faiths. See ad on page 25.

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HAMDEN COLOR ESSENCE

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JUNE CAN CHANNEL

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LISA LAUGHLIN, N.D

475-227-2773 NaturopathicWellnessLLC.com

NATURAL FAMILY HEALTH Leigh White, N.D. 203-281-5900 NaturalFamilyHealth.net

TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE

Marni Esposito 203-430-1009 YouCanLiveHealthyNow.tsfl.com

THE TAX GUY

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TRANQUIL HEALING REIKI, LLC Anita Jones, RMT 203-415-4791 TranquilHealingReiki.com

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MIDDLEFIELD MARY ELLEN MONEYMAKER HYPNOTIST 860-349-7039 SolutionsByHypnosis.com

MIDDLETOWN CONNECTICUT YOGA CENTER

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YOGA IN MIDDLETOWN 860-347-YOGA (9642) YogainMiddletown.com

MILFORD CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER OF MILFORD Elizabeth Rumley, D.C. 203-713-8600 CWCofMilford.com

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STEAMATIC OF CT Vincent Farricielli 203-985-8000 SteamaticCT.com

ORANGE ADVANCED SPINE & SPORT David Durso, D.C. 203-553-9300 AdvancedSpineAndSport.com

Sports Medicine Dr. Joel Segalman, M.D. 203-270-6724 DrSegalman.com

WEB-BASED BUSINESSES GREEN & GLOBAL MEDIA, LLC KellyAnn Carpenter 203-533-9823 GreenandGlobalMedia.com

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LIFETIME HEALTH

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LIVER MEDIC

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WEST HAVEN RUBINO CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

PORTLAND

Robert Rubino, D.C. 203-933-9404 RubinoBackCare.com

STAIRWAY 2 HEAVEN Holistic Center

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TRUMBULL SERENITY BODY WELLNESS Rosa Cervoni, LMT #003111 Reflexologist/Reiki Practitioner 203-929-1002 SerenityBodyWellness.com

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THRIVE CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS Katey Hauser, D.C. 203-387-5015

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