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SHARP How a Healthy Brain Avoids Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s

Rethink Happiness

Insights on Life Love and Money

RADICAL GRATITUDE Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome In Pets

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Happy 2019! To help kick-start your happy New Year—the operative word being “happy,” we chose Mental Wellness for this month’s editorial theme. As you turn the pages, you will find a variety of options to explore as part of your healing and wellness repertoire.

Wintertime can challenge our experience of happiness as we endure months of stillness, harsh, cold temperatures and limited daylight. In general, we tend to spend more time indoors and exercise less, resulting in cabin fever. Consequently, fewer endorphins are being released; we can become vitamin D deficient from lack of sunlight and are at risk of dehydration due to living in an artificially heated environment. All of these factors can negatively affect our mood and overall well-being, leading to more unhealthy behaviors such as comfort/binge eating and increased substance use. Though it requires more discipline and motivation during the winter months, my number one secret sauce for mental wellness is a good cardio workout—outdoors that is! I receive the benefit of endorphin release from exercise, vitamin D from exposure to the sun and I drink more water whenever I exercise (an average of 2 liters more a day)—plus being in nature enhances a feeling of gratitude and appreciation.

Cognitive health is a big part of mental wellness. Our main feature this month addresses the serious health issue of dementia, its most common form being Alzheimer’s, and offers natural health strategies that could significantly improve life-long cognitive function.

Addiction is one of the most common public health problems in the United States.

Our Healing Ways article alerts us to risk factors that can potentially make us more susceptible to addiction so we can take actions to guard against it.

We all want to experience happiness. Two of our great local reads this month offer insights on the pursuit of happiness and the discipline of practicing of gratitude, which is at the root of happiness.

And finally, you will want to check out our local news briefs, community calendar and local resources (advertisers) offering an abundance of classes, workshops, services and products to help you continue on your path to well-being.

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NATURAL STRATEGIES FOR STAYING SHARP

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How a Healthy Brain Avoids Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s

16 RETHINK HAPPINESS Insights on Life, Love and Money

18 DEMYSTIFYING ADDICTION

How to Mitigate Common Risk Factors

20 RADICAL GRATITUDE

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A Way of Life, Not a Moment in Time

22 DUSTIN SULAK

on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

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DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME IN PETS

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Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Training Coming to New Haven

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eginning in January 2019, yoga teachers in the New Haven area can train to become certified yoga therapists with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy, an accredited yoga therapy training program. The training will take place one weekend per month. It begins January 26 and ends October 13. The training will be held at Breathing Room Yoga Center in New Haven, Connecticut.

Inner Peace Yoga Therapy is still accepting applications for the upcoming New Haven program.

Yoga therapy is an emerging field that enables yoga teachers, with additional training, to offer therapeutic applications of yoga in a private- or group-class setting. Yoga therapists may specialize in teaching specific groups, such as seniors, individuals with chronic pain, those in recovery or people with cancer.

Inner Peace Yoga Therapy was designated as one of the first accredited yoga therapy programs worldwide in 2014. Its faculty includes yoga therapy and ayurveda experts such as Nischala Joy Devi, Amy Weintraub and Maria Mendola, Chinnamasta Stiles.

Based in Colorado, Inner Peace Yoga Therapy offers its trainings in cities across the country including Denver, Austin, Chicago and New Haven.

For more information, call 970-946-8961, email Info@InnerPeaceYogaTherapy.com or visit InnerPeaceYogaTherapy.com/locations/new-haven.

Location: Breathing Room Yoga Center, 216 Crown St., New Haven, CT.

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey

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new holistic practitioner organization is forming in Connecticut. The Holistic Community Professionals (HCP) currently has members from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Included are hands-on body workers as well as business owners offering natural and organic products and services.

The association’s focus is on growing public awareness of holistic, green and sustainable businesses; promoting the businesses; and providing relevant resources to the community.

This new group is currently in the process of welcoming new members as well as offering its Fifth Passport to Health and Wellness EXPO. The expo offers HCP members and other holistic businesses the opportunity to exhibit and speak on current holistic topics, and showcase organic and natural products to the public.

The professional team of holistic complementary and integrative businesses will provide community outreach, education and public events to showcase industry and specific modalities. Businesses with natural and organic products are encouraged to join.

For more information on the organization and membership details, contact Shirley R. Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or ShirleyBloethe@gmail.com. See ad on page 11.

Gain Clarity and Set Your Relationship Intentions for the New Year

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tarting a new year may feel challenging without a plan to create desired positive changes. From January 1 through January 15, certified professional coach and owner of Dream Catcher, LLC, Tanya Wallace, is offering a 15 percent discount to new clients on their initial session, in addition to the standard, free, personal consultation.

For those seeking greater clarity about their marriage or relationship, Wallace suggests that they may benefit from Tanya Wallace working with a relationship coach.

If your situation reflects some of the following situations, you may benefit: Your spouse/partner is more like a roommate; sleeping in separate rooms; Intimacy, passion and attraction have left the relationship; The two of you focus mainly on shared responsibilities, bills and to-dos; It has been a long time since

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Another example is if the spouses/partners have convinced themselves to stay because of children, finances or other reasons.

Though making changes can often feel overwhelming for those who have been in a relationship pattern for many years, partnering with a relationship coach and receiving ongoing support can result in clarity, motivation and momentum in taking steps forward. As a certified professional coach specializing in relationships, Wallace helps people gain clarity in their relationship by helping them figure out what they want, revealing new perspectives to discover how to move forward.

Attention Women!

Are you ready to make a change?

Discover the 4 Pillars for Sustaining a Happy and Healthy Life: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep & Stress Management • 6-Week Program Meeting 1 Time Per Week • Combination of Lecture, Open Discussion and Demonstrations • Classes Held on Fridays Beginning January 11th, 2019 • Class Size Limited to 8 Women Instructor: Donna Segnere RPT, HHC Location: Integrative Physical Therapy, LLC 37 Soundview Rd, Suite 2 Guilford, CT

Call or Email to reserve your spot in joining like-minded women wanting a change.

For more information, call Tanya Wallace at 203-947-0063, email Tanya@DreamCatcherLLC.com or visit DreamCatcherLLC.com.

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New Salt Cavern Opening in Durham

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n January, Soulshine Salt Cavern, located at The Red Barn in Durham, Connecticut, will be open for business. Sunshine Salt Cavern, owned by Lisa Radzunas, offers salt therapy (halotherapy), which can help with asthma, allergies, psoriasis, enhancing moods, “smoker’s lungs,” relaxation, better sleep and more.

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Each session lasts 45 minutes. The cavern is a serene environment with zero-gravity chairs, blankets and relaxing music.

Microparticles of salt are inhaled into your lungs. Salt therapy will help naturally cleanse allergens and certain toxins from internal lung tissue and skin. The salt cavern uses a medical machine to crush the untreated medicinal salt, allowing it to float in the air. Multiple sessions in the week can help for those who suffer with an abundance of allergens in their bodies.

For more information, call 860-940-8798, email Connect@SoulshineSaltCavern.com, or visit Facebook.com/ SoulshineSaltCavern. Location: Soulshine Salt Cavern, The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham, CT.

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Personalizing Nutritional Support for Your Individual Needs

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arleen Wright is launching a new company that uses your DNA to create a personal nutritional supplement to support your body’s individual needs. Uforia has proprietary manufacturing and exclusive technology capable of producing individual designer nutrition.

Your saliva contains DNA from cells in your mouth. According to Uforia, your ÜFORIA Kit sample is analyzed by their CLIA-certified lab.

Your genetic data is then used to create a personalized report and supplement that contains almost 100 plant-based ingredients, raw food, super foods, prebiotics, enzymes, vitamins and Earleen Wright minerals. The supplements are non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free.

Wright is a Reiki practitioner and works with electromagnetic energy therapy at the Andrews Healing Arts Clinic in Guilford, Connecticut. She works in the Shoreline area.

For more information, call 203-215-3222, email EarleenWright@comcast.net or visit Earleen.UforiaScience.com.

already started. Topics include introduction to Taoist breath meditation, wisdom teachings and self-cultivation.

This month, One World also invites guests to attend a Monday night class with a full-moon walking meditation on January 21 in their newly-constructed labyrinth. Built inside an old 1920’s dairy barn foundation, the labyrinth makes use of all natural materials and a historic space in East Haven.

Monday meditation classes are by donation. Students can expect to feel more energized and refreshed after each class.

They may also discover new ways of handling stress and anxiety or methods of cultivating positive states of mind like clarity, patience and compassion.

For more information, call 203-998-5688 or visit OneWorld-Wellness.com. Location: One World Wellness & Yoga Studio, 967 N. High St. (Rt. 100), East Haven, CT.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Expands Across Connecticut

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he Holistic Chamber of Commerce, an international organization focused on supporting holistic, complementary, alternative and sustainable professionals, practitioners and businesses, has announced a major expansion in Connecticut. Three new chapters have been formed already in 2019 and more are in the works, says founder Camille Leon.

“Our goal is to have chapters all over the state, from Putnam to Hamden, Manchester to Danbury to Stamford and beyond,” she says. “All of these communities need and want easier access to holistic healing professionals, and a statewide network of chapters and members will make that happen.”

Meditation Series and New Labyrinth in East Haven

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n response to growing interest in learning how to meditate or finding a practice group, One World Wellness has added Monday night meditation to its class offerings in East Haven, Connecticut. It is intended for those who would like to combine silent sitting with some light stretching, breathwork and a meditative walking practice.

Meditation is a proven way to increase well-being; however, most benefits come from having a regular practice. One World Wellness’ classes are designed both as a series and as stand-alone classes so beginners can attend any class even if the series has

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Three new Connecticut chapters are planning their first meetings for January.

Hamden has a new chapter being started by Lilian Martinez. Details for the January launch meeting are available at HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Hamden. Interested readers can reach Martinez by calling 203-808-1124 or emailing Hamden@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

A Willimantic chapter is being started by Lisa Day-Lewis.

Updates, when available, will be posted at HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Willimantic. Day-Lewis can be reached at 860593-5002 or Willimantic@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

The Avon chapter has a new President, Cheryl Case of Sharing the Light Wholistic Center in Avon. Updates, when available, will be posted at HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/ Avon. A launch meeting is planned at Sharing the Light for Wednesday, January 16 from 6:30 to 8pm. For more information, contact Case at 860-936-0012 or Avon@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

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If you are interested in starting a chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce in your area, learn more and get started by visiting HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/page/start-a-chapter.

Bringing Farm Fare into Schools

Find out how it could benefit your health AND your bank account!

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armers, food service professionals and others interested in the farm-toschool concept are invited to join for a full day of training, educational sessions and networking with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. With the theme of Wholesale Readiness and Culinary Trainings: Making Connections Across the Sectors, the January 22 event will be held from 8am to 4pm in Rocky Hill.

The program will include workshops on culinary topics, marketing, production and food safety. The registration fee is $40 per person. The deadline is January 15. Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and materials are included with the registration fee.

Exhibit booths are also available at no cost.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture launched the Farm-to-Chef Program in 2006 to help connect foodservice professionals with Connecticut Grown farm products. There is no cost to either farmers or chefs to join.

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Do You Have a Pain in the Neck?

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eck pain can be uncomfortable and persistent.

In the upright position, those muscles are constantly contracting to hold your head up. Take advantage of our complimentary 10-minute screening to see if manual physical therapy can find the source of your pain and eliminate it “once and for all,� without medication.

The sessions, given by Phyllis L Quinn, PT, will be held at Physical Therapy Services of Guilford in Branford, Connecticut. Appointments are available on January 17 and 22 from 3 to 4 p.m.

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n January 15 at 6:30 p.m., join Holistic Moms Network’s (HMN) New Haven CountySouthwest, CT Chapter in Milford, Connecticut, to understand more about homeopathy. Learn key remedies for the whole family to relieve cold and flu symptoms, such as coughs, sore throats, body aches and more. Yashasvi (Yaashi) Jhangiani, a homeopathic educator, will cover the basics and philosophy of homeopathy, as well as how to dose and take remedies.

HMN members and guests will have a chance to receive homeopathy information and samples to use at home. Attendees will also have a chance to win a HomeoTravel Kit from Boiron.

Jhangiani has a bachelor’s degree in homeopathy from Mumbai University, is board certified by the Council for Homeopathic certification as a CCH (certified classical homeopath), and is registered with the North American Society of Homeopaths and the National Center of Homeopathy. She has been practicing since 1994. Jhangiani is also an EMT with Westport’s EMS since 2003 and teaches their American Heart Association-affiliated CPR and first aid programs.

The mission of Holistic Moms Network, a nonprofit support and discussion network, is to connect parents who are interested in holistic health and green living. It welcomes people wherever they are on their own holistic path in an environment that does not judge. The New Haven County chapter follows the Holistic Moms Network’s drive to encourage parents to use their innate sense of what is best for their children and the Earth while learning more about healthcare and parenting options. Living healthy and living green is not an endpoint, but an ongoing journey.

For more information, visit Chapters.HolisticMoms.org/Chapters/ CT-New-Haven or Facebook.com/HMNNewHaven. Location: Woodruff Family YMCA, 631 Orange Ave, Milford, CT.

Gathering of Organic Farmers, Foodies, Gardeners and Advocates

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ith many workshops to choose from on February 23 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), OrganiConn, CT NOFA’s winter conference, provides a forum to learn new practices, share ideas and network with others who are working to create a more organic Connecticut.

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focus on his Restoring Our Seed Commons: The Need for Clarity about Intellectual Property Rights presentation as the event’s keynote speaker. The Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth Award will also be presented.

There will be locally sourced lunch available, prepared by some of Connecticut’s most creative and generous chefs.

A vendor and service provider fair will enable you to buy gifts and organic wares from over 50 farm and gift vendors. Visit tables by local garden clubs, farm/conservation groups, grant providers and organic-friendly service pros.

A new feature this year will be the Farm and Food Job Fair.

It aims to connect farmers and local food businesses with the capable, talented help they are seeking this season.

Play to win in the “TEA CUP” raffle. There will be items donated by vendors, farmers and other creative vendors from across the state. Buy raffle tickets in advance online and get extra tickets for free. If you would like to donate an item or service to the raffle, call or email WinterConference@CTNOFA.org.

Conference admission tickets bought in advance are $50 for CT NOFA members; $30 for students, farmers and seniors; $60 for non-members; and free for those 16 and under. Tickets are $5 more if purchased at the door. Lunch for $15 is optional and can be added to the admission price. Groups of more than 10 people receive 20 percent off total conference ticket and lunch bundles.

For more information and to register, visit CTNOFA.org/WinterConference or Organiconn.squarespace.com. Location: Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT.

Learn About Winter Farming and Gardening

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inter is a time for gardeners and farmers to rest and learn.

Join the Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center to learn more at their Winter Farm and Garden Conference on February 2. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in New Haven, Connecticut.

The morning sessions cover herbal salve making, garden spring and planting planning, farm and crop planning, and a kids’ track on sheep and wool. In the afternoon, topics include an intro to bee keeping; chicken health, kombucha brewing and a kids’ track on maple sugaring.

The fee is $10 for the full day or $5 for one session.

To register, visit Campscui.active.com/orgs/CommonGround0#/ selectSessions/2565201. For more information about Common Ground’s school, farm and center, visit CommonGroundCT.org.

Location: Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center, 358 Springside Ave., New Haven, CT.

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We are committed to improving the health and wellness of body, mind, and spirit of the communities and public we serve.

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STATEWIDE HOLISTIC EXPO Presented by the The Holistic Community Professionals Passport to Health & Wellness Expo SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 10am- 4pm Closing Event - Drumming on the Patio 4-5pm The DoubleTree by Hilton 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 75 Vendors & Readers • Free Raffles • Drumming GRAND PRIZE A Hilton Overnight Stay for Two!

ADMISSION - Advance Early Bird $5 p/p $7 p/p at the door • Children under 5 are FREE TICKETS Facebook- Passport to Health and Wellness Expo Contact Shirley R Bloethe at 860-989-0033 Email: yourholisticevents@gmail.com Vendors apply at: www.yourholisticevents.com

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and

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significantly lowered their body fat.

“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing.

Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup.

“The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.

Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.

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Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

Happy Hoppers Nature Finds a Way

Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007.

New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science.

Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”

Poor Packaging

The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.

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Natural Strategies for Staying Sharp How a Healthy Brain Avoids Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s

by Dr. Nicole Klughers

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rom students to seniors, having a sharp mind is greatly valuable.

Thoughts, experiences and senses drive our mental state in a process called cognition. Our cognition involves memory and learning—allowing for the successful completion of everyday tasks, making decisions and understanding information.

Having minor memory shortfalls that do not significantly impact daily functioning is termed mild cognitive impairment (MCI). According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is estimated that up to 20 percent of people over 65 years of age have MCI, and people with MCI are much more likely to develop dementia. Dementia involves serious deviations in memory, personality changes or compromised reasoning which interfere with the ability of an individual to live independently.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, and every 65 seconds an American is diagnosed with this disease.

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tion and Care”, it was estimated that two out of every three cases of dementia could be prevented through natural health strategies. A natural approach to improve life-long cognitive function involves reducing risk factors and optimizing health through natural medicines and lifestyle adjustments. There are various aspects of our health and wellness which influence the ability to attain and maintain a sharp mind.

Physical Activity

Individuals with high body mass index (BMI) are more likely to develop dementia than those with normal weight, according to a 2018 Alzheimer’s & Dementia study of 1.3 million individuals. Confirmed by abundant evidence, physical activity improves cognition in people of all ages, increases memory in older adults and results in anti-aging changes to the brain structure.

Cardiorespiratory activity includes any movement that increases breathing and heart rate, such as speed walking, jogging,

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Sleep is essential for healthy cognitive function. Extensive research published in Sleep journal in 2017 reveals that individuals with trouble sleeping have almost double the risk of cognitive impairment, and estimates that 15 percent of AD may be a result of sleep problems. Identifying and addressing the cause of sleep disturbances is preferable to sleep medications, since the majority of prescription and over-the-counter sleep medicines are associated with increased incidence of dementia.

Between seven and eight hours of nightly sleep has shown to reduce risk of chronic diseases like dementia. Practicing good sleep hygiene is crucial in fulfilling these recommendations. Good sleep hygiene includes having a regular bed time, avoiding eating meals or viewing any screens at least two hours prior to sleep and sleeping in a completely dark room.

For occasional sleeplessness, there are a number of natural remedies which also support healthy mental status. Glycine is a compound with plenty of anti-aging benefits and roles in brain and immune function. Glycine is made in the body, yet intake may also come from food sources or a supplement. Three grams of glycine amino acid supplementation prior to bedtime has been shown to increase sleep quality, as well as memory and daytime alertness.

Studies found honey to have brainprotective and memory supporting properties. One teaspoon of raw honey, before bedtime, can also aid in the production of sleep-assisting hormones such as serotonin and melatonin, and minimize nighttime wake-ups. Melatonin is not only essential for restful sleep, but also has strong protective properties for brain cells. Melatonin supplementation has been found to be especially helpful in those with mild cognitive impairment or AD.

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running, martial arts, swimming, rowing, boxing, skiing, snowboarding, dancing or biking. Engaging in two hours of moderate cardiorespiratory activity per week can help to protect memory and cognition.

Nutrition

Nutrition is required for everyday bodily functions and research also demonstrates that nutrition is useful in both the treatment and long-term prevention of disease. Although fresh vegetables and fruits are essential to maintain cognitive health, so are healthful dietary fats. Sixty percent of the human brain consists of fat. The type of dietary fat determines the influence on cognitive and overall health.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats have shown to have the greatest benefit on cognition. Optimal sources include nuts (almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio, walnut), seeds (chia, flax, hemp, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower), olive oil, some fish (anchovies, herring, trout, salmon, sardines) and avocado. According to studies in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, a diet high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats has been found to enhance learning, slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of AD.

Herbal Medicine

Similar to nutrition, herbs have many therapeutic applications. Herbal medicine can be consumed in the form of teas, pills, liquid extracts or used in cooking. There are a large number of herbal medicines that have been studied for their positive effects on cognitive function. As with all herbal medicines or dietary supplements, consult with your practitioner for safe usage and individualized dosing recommendations.

Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) is widely known for its stress-relieving properties, yet research in Journal of Dietary Supplements finds ashwagandha also aids memory in those with MCI, increases attention and enhances the ability to process information. Many studies have shown that Curcuma longa (turmeric) plays a role in the prevention and treatment of AD by enhancing cognition through various cell-protecting, inflammation-reducing and toxin-eliminating properties.

In addition, Bacopa monierri and Ginkgo biloba have been studied for memory boosting benefits. Research reveals Cannabis sativa (hemp) to have extensive brain regenerative properties, contributed to its medicinal parts, including cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids.

Cholesterol & Hormonal Balance

About 25 percent of the body’s cholesterol is found in the brain. Cholesterol is made in the liver and required to build every human cell and hormone. Hormones are chemical messengers which influence our ability to think clearly and remember information. Having blood cholesterol levels that are too low can result in a measurable loss in cognitive functioning. When reviewing data from the Framingham Heart Study, individuals with the lowest levels of cholesterol had the poorest memory and concentration.

Declines in hormones such as estrogen and testosterone are associated with cognitive decline, whereas elevations in the stress hormone called cortisol are associated with poorer cognitive function. Also known as the “anti-aging” hormone,

lower amounts of a hormone called pregnenolone is associated with AD. A hormone called DHEA-S, the “youth hormone”, supports various functions in the brain, including brain cell protection and regeneration. A study in The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology found that low DHEA-S has been seen in those with cognitive impairment.

It may be helpful to have hormonal assessment through blood or salivary tests. If cholesterol is elevated, more detailed blood tests are available to determine the particular type of cholesterol, as this relates to disease risk. There are many natural strategies which serve to re-establish both cholesterol and hormonal balance to improve mental functions and prevent cognitive decline.

Environmental Toxins

The exposure to environmental toxins is inevitable. Aluminum, cadmium, lead and mercury are some of the most common toxic metals associated with cognitive decline. Long-term exposure to moderate air pollution was found to damage brain structures and impair cognitive function, in a 2012 study in Archives of Internal Medicine.

Utilizing a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration and water purification systems can help to reduce exposure to some environmental toxins. Other ways to reduce exposure to environmental toxins include: minimizing dietary intake of high mercury-containing fish (tuna, swordfish, tilefish, mackerel, bluefish, shark), avoiding tobacco use and using glass or stainless-steel cookware instead of aluminum. Testing of toxic metals can be done with urine or hair samples, and a variety of natural therapies exist to support improved elimination of toxins from the body.

Take Action

Just like our body, our mind requires proper care for longevity.

There are many aspects of health which influence cognition, some of which were briefly reviewed in this article. Physicians can assist in identifying risk factors for cognitive decline such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, depression, anxiety, hypothyroidism or chronic stress. Naturopathic physicians implement natural therapies and encourage beneficial lifestyle habits, which show promising results in prevention and treatment of cognitive decline.

For more information on cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s, visit Alz.org.

Dr. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc is a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, wellness educator and former pharmacist. She offers comprehensive naturopathic care at Vis Wellness Center in Rocky Hill. She utilizes all-natural solutions to restore optimal health and prevent disease.

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Rethink Happiness Insights on Life, Love and Money

by Himanshu Bharadwaj

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appiness defines our quality of life and is no small matter. The quest for happiness drives every action of our life from womb to tomb.

It is the goal of all goals.

Unhappiness and Happiness

Unhappiness is the beginning of the effort to seek happiness. Even the simple effort of itching causing us unpleasantness is an effort in this direction. Every effort in our life is in pursuit of happiness. Unhappiness comes to us without any effort. Unhappiness helps us learn to appreciate happiness. Without suffering, we will not take an extra effort to solve problems in life.

There is nothing called perfect happiness in the world. There is no person in the world that is happy as life is a continuous event of joys and sorrows. What gives us happiness is the cause of sorrow when it ends. When sorrow ends, the same sorrow becomes the cause of happiness.

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want at that point in time. Our wants have become more important than what we get. Happiness is in accepting what we get, even if it does not match what we want.

Pleasures keep the hope of happiness alive but they also lead to a miserable world where we want more of it. Pleasures, when consumed in excess and variety, become an addiction or do not last, causing misery. Both pleasures and sorrows are temporary; we are seeking an everlasting happiness even though we only know pleasure as happiness.

The world is made of objects, emotions and thoughts from which we derive pleasure is constantly changing.

Our own body mind and intellect are also constantly changing. So trying to find permanent happiness within these two changing factors is also the cause of unhappiness.

The traditional Indian wisdom defines what gives us happiness. It starts with dharma (meaning of life, integrity and doing beyond our smaller self) as the foundation of life, then artha (worldly success),

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kaam (pleasure) and moksha (liberation).

When actions in life start with a discipline or dharma instead of first chasing pleasures and money, it will protect us from suffering. If we still fail, the laws of karma that govern happiness help us learn from our suffering so that we can go back to living a disciplined life.

Love and Life

“Where there is love there is life,� said Mahatma Gandhi. Love is a magical emotion. Mere thought about love brings happiness in our mind. Love has the power to override sorrows. We need love even to meditate well. Each part of our body is different but they become a harmonious whole because we accept them as our own.

Likewise, happiness is easy through love and acceptance. When we are inclusive, everything becomes part of us and there is no resistance.

Meaningful deep bonding with people and not objects is the greatest wealth that brings happiness. These meaningful exchanges of love bring fulfillment and true

We become happy when we get what we want at that point in time.

Our wants have become more important than what we get. Happiness is in accepting what we get, even if it does not match what we want. joy to the heart. Sorrow is reduced when it is shared with others and happiness multiplies when it is shared with others.

We also become happy when we are with people who are happy. To be happy, we should give happiness to others around us. Our positive thoughts and emotions will influence others and attract such people towards us. A sad person does not attract anyone. When we are sad, we should try to be in the company of people who will make us forget our sadness.

Past, Present and the Future

Our unhappiness is either due to what happened in the past or what may happen in the future. Both past and future do not really exist, and they still make us unhappy in the mind. Our past is history, a mere memory and alive only in our mind; the future is a mystery, just an imagination or projection of the past. Only the present is real, but we live in our past and the future.

We either tend to recollect unhappy memories and lose our present moment or think we can repair the past in the future.

We can only experience the present. The present holds the possibility to wash away the bad past and create a good future.

Happiness and Money

There is a lot more in life to enjoy than what money can buy. People who only have money are the poorest people in this world. If objects provided happiness, every rich person in this world would be happy.

Working for money is fine, but thinking that money will give us happiness is the cause of sorrow. Most unhappy people are those with either lot of money or no

money because all they do is think about money. We should make life such that we have just enough to be satisfied and not have to worry about money.

I and We

When we work only for our own happiness, we are unhappy. When we work for our expanded self or other’s happiness, it gives us happiness.

We are born from two parents. Our two parents were born from four parents.

If we go back 40 generations or 1,000 years back, we will find one billion people responsible for who we are. Going further back will lead to our origin, which is infinity. This fact itself should help us feel connected with everyone around us. When we create differences based on religion, race, color, gender and other things, we drive ourselves and others towards unhappiness.

We have a deep yearning to go beyond the temporary nature of human life, disease, sorrows and death; we seek permanent bliss because we are infinite beings.

When we are not happy within, our family cannot be happy. If our family is not happy, our community cannot be happy. If the community cannot be happy, then the world cannot be happy. When we think of just “me” or “I,” it leads to illness or unhappiness. When we think of “we,” it leads to wellness.

Conclusion

Even though through generations of human evolution comforts and pleasures have increased, happiness levels have decreased. It is because we have defined happiness as getting what we like. Happiness should be liking what we get and being happy with what we have. It doesn’t really matter, and there is nothing wrong if we wear expensive brands or drive expensive cars. It’s just that we are so focused on increasing our standard of living that we forget the standard of our life.

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is where we feel we are storing our past traumas.

The reality is that our experiences and emotions are key factors when it comes to our tendencies, mindsets and behaviors.

Unacknowledged and untreated trauma plays a huge role in addiction. The “selfmedicating” term is used for those who deal with difficult emotions or states of being by drinking heavily, overeating, or engaging in patterns of risky behavior to numb pain or fill a void. In the absence of healthy coping mechanisms and trauma processing, many people fall prey to addiction. It’s important to not only recognize the traumas, but to work through them so that they don’t sneakily control us.

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Demystifying Addiction How to Mitigate Common Risk Factors

by Dr. Nadia Noori

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ddiction is so common in our society that most people have battled it themselves, or have someone close to them who has struggled with it. While addictions to drugs—both prescription and illicit—and alcohol are most commonly talked about, addiction can stretch to anything, including food, exercise, sex, sugar and even technology.

Many different things can lead to addictive tendencies that usually appear benign; however, over time, they begin negatively impacting the lives of many around that person.

Here are some common denominators that require attention and evaluation if we want to address recovery, or if we think we might be susceptible to addiction and want to help guard against it.

sugar drops, we may find ourselves craving something sweet. Vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies mean our bodies are no longer in a state of balance; we begin to experience cravings. The nutrients we may be lacking—from vitamins A to zinc, fatty acids, protein and more—are necessary for the production of important hormones, neurotransmitter functioning and, ultimately, feeling and living well.

Addiction leads us into a vicious cycle where it may have initially resulted from nutrient deficiencies, but then our ability is hindered to nourish the body in the way that it needs in order to exit the cycle. It is important to complete lab work that tests for nutritional deficiencies and work with a healthcare provider to develop a health plan to get back into balance.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) sufferers are at a higher risk for drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. These injuries can disrupt the way the brain normally processes information, weighs risk/benefit, manages inhibitions and makes decisions.

If a head injury occurs, get checked out immediately, and follow up with a healthcare provider for further tests and monitoring. Past head traumas can leave residual impacts, so it is crucial to keep up with regular checkups. It is also important to let the healthcare provider know of any changes in behaviors, cravings, tendencies and mental processes. And if a head injury is part of the landscape of the addiction, then it must be taken into account as part of the roadmap for recovery.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is another circumstance that can lead to addiction, especially if opioid painkillers have been prescribed or alcohol is being used to make the pain more bearable. Being in a constant state of pain or discomfort can take a toll on a person. And many of the drugs in question are themselves highly addictive. It can be easy to seek relief in substances or even behaviors that take the pain away in the moment, but then harm us more in the long term.

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healing ways

Addiction leads us into a vicious cycle where it may have initially resulted from nutrient deficiencies, but then our ability is hindered to nourish the body in the way that it needs in order to exit the cycle. non-drug therapies and practices to help best manage it. This might include physical therapy, acupuncture, craniosacral and bodywork therapies, meditation, and other alternatives. There is no reason why we can’t use these therapies in the beginning under the guidance of a healthcare provider while simultaneously digging deeper into the root cause of discomfort.

Family History

Addiction, like other illnesses, can have a strong genetic component. While there’s nothing we can do about our genetic makeup, we can certainly be aware of risk factors and work to mitigate them. It may mean avoiding the substance or behavior we worry could trigger an addiction.

Maybe it’s opening up to those close to us and ensuring they know which warning signs to watch for, and how to respond if they see them.

When it comes to recovery, it’s important to be aware of not just the genetic, but the social aspects of family history. Were there unhealthy messages we grew up with around drugs, alcohol, food or other things that can be abused and lead to addiction? Do we know our triggers and where they originate? These can be tough, painful questions, but ultimately being aware of where we are and where we’ve been can help us better plan a path forward.

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RADICAL GRATITUDE A Way of Life ... Not a Moment in Time

by Donaa Villa

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any of us have had blissful moments where we are suddenly and simply washed over with grace and gratitude. Maybe it comes when we are sipping a hot mug of tea after a particularly long day. We are overcome with a sense of gratitude for all the blessings in our lives, such as family, freedom of choice, friendships, good health and so much more.

But then these bursts of thankfulness become just fleeting thoughts that can instantly dissolve in the mayhem of the day or what we project to be the chaos of tomorrow. With our busy lives and the bigger stress factors we face in our world, it’s no wonder we suffer from what the experts refer to as “gratitude deficient disorder.”

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homes, workplaces and communities?

It turns out we can.

The Research

“Gratitude is the most changeable character strength because it’s about mindfulness, something anyone can do,” says Giacomo Bono, an adjunct professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Studies show that while genetics account for half of our happiness level, the other half is under our everyday control. The benefits of gratitude are almost immediate.

From a scientific perspective, gratitude is more complex than a simple “thank you.” It has been depicted as an emotion, a mood, a moral virtue, a habit, a motive, a personality trait, a coping response and even a way of life.

For instance, take the emotion of gratitude. Most people report states as peaceful, warm, friendly or joyful. We are unlikely to say that gratitude makes us feel burdened, stressed or angry. This small experiment illustrates that gratitude is a positive, desirable state that people

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generally find enjoyable.

According to Dr. Robert Emmons, a scientific expert on gratitude and a psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, gratitude involves two stages. First is the acknowledgment of goodness in our lives. In other words, we have received something that gratifies us, either by its presence or by the effort the giver went into choosing it. Second, gratitude is recognizing that the source(s) of this goodness lie, at least partially, outside the self. In other words, we are grateful for other people, animals, nature and more.

Hence, the practice of gratitude involves developing a deep sense of life appreciation, allowing us to see life through a lens of abundance rather than one of scarcity.

Emmons’ research shows that gratitude is associated with a wide range of benefits on our own physical health, psychological well-being and our relationships with others. Systematically cultivating gratefulness by keeping a gratitude journal and other practices often seems so simple and basic, yet the results can be exponential.

People who practice gratitude consistently report a host of both short-term and long-term benefits, including lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system and better sleep. Fewer bouts of depression were also reported. Appreciating life buffers stress, so we’re less likely to fall prey to its perils.

An Invitation

Why not ditch the typical New Year’s resolutions and declare 2019 our year of radical gratitude? Imagine a year sprinkled with kindness, creativity, curiosity, compassion, forgiveness and patience.

Research suggests that these character strengths tag along for the ride on the magical gratitude journey.

Donna Vella, CHHC, is a speaker, coach and workshop facilitator who has utilized positive psychology and nutrition for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Stamford’s Positive Living Forum. Vella holds certifications in positive psychology, teaching for transformation and holistic health coaching. Connect at 203-962-1062 and Donna@DonnaVella.life.

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Greeting with Gratitude: Begin a conversation with a loved one, co-worker or friend by sharing one thing for which you feel gratitude about that other person. Expressing appreciation creates a friendly, open and honest environment which enables the increase of effective communication while increasing the potential to deepen the relationship.

Slow It Down: For the first 10 bites of every meal, be conscious of every bite that you put into your mouth. Slowly chew the food, noticing the texture, the various tastes as it dissolves, and the feeling as each swallow fills your stomach. Thank the food for nourishing you. As you continue this practice, notice that as you eat more slowly, you fill up faster.

Make Gratitude Fun: Have fun practicing gratitude with your kids during times when they may start to complain. Examples include long plane or car rides, or going out to eat with a large group. Go back and forth listing one thing that you are grateful for with the “winner” being the person who lists the most things that s/he is grateful for.

Evening Gratitude: To increase household community and connection with one another, make it an evening practice for each person to express one thing that s/he is grateful for that day.

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At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally.

As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle.

Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer.com to learn more.

What led you to become a national advocate for the therapeutic potential of medicinal cannabis?

After trying cannabis in my teens, I realized what I had been told about the herb was not true, and I began thinking more critically about mainstream and natural approaches to health. Cannabis helped

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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many

It’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years. of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

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The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.

If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step?

The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource.

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calendar of events TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day Hike – 10am. Bring a healthy start to your new year at the Nature Center. Our ranger will conduct this brisk walk while you learn a little natural history trivia along the way. Free. Inclement weather cancels. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 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. 203-467-1069, NHCircleDance.yolasite.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 NEW YEAR: NEW YOU!!! – 6pm-8pm. A New Year gift to yourself! Spend the evening soul searching, evaluating and creating the life that best serves you in 2019. Dr. Debra will guide you through a wellness vision board and techniques to succeed with your plans. You’ll sip on exotic teas, inhale aromatic oils, and use your logical and creative parts of your brain. $40. New England Naturopathic Center, Cheshire. Pre-register at DrAnastasio.com/events.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 Restorative Yoga Workshop w/ Saskia Bergmans Smith – 2pm-4pm. Relax and retreat from everyday life, using guided passive stretching to release tension and nurture the body from the inside out. $27adv./$33 – Pre-Registration Recommended. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277.

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Free Community Meals Presented by Master’s Table Community Meals: Dinner – 3:30pm-5pm.

Free. Open to the public. No RSVP. Donations graciously accepted. Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St, Ansonia. For more information and in case of inclement weather, call for updates.

Dinner will not be rescheduled. 203-732-7792.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 7 Focus & Flow – 6:30pm-8pm. Learn how breath meditation improves focus and flow for many activities such as art, music and sports. Part of the Monday Meditations series. Beginners or advanced students welcome. Donation. 967 N High St, East Haven. OneWorld-Wellness.com.

Young Living Essential Oils – 6:30pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

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Young Living Essential Oils – 6:30pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

Sadhana Commitment – (Jan 14 - Feb 22). Join Breathing Room’s annual daily yoga commitment.

Participants also have access to nutritional guidance and special teachers’ video sessions available in weekly emails, plus there will be free 15 minute meditations offered daily, livestreamed via Instagram—And yes, aerial is also included! 40 Days: $150 and 20 Days: $108. Breathing Room Yoga Center, 216 Crown St, New Haven. 203-562-LOVE. BreathingRoomCT.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Rock the Room: Women of Punk! Turn up the volume—Punk women unite! – 7pm-8:15pm.

Come flow during Breathing Room’s special monthly “ROCK THE ROOM” yoga party featuring an exploration of asana while tuned into the leading ladies of punk! Black lights, body paint and glowgear await you! $20/$15. Breathing Room Yoga Center, 216 Crown St, New Haven. 203-562-LOVE. BreathingRoomCT.com.

Conversations with Kevin Fitz –7pm-9pm. Psychic/ medium gallery style reading. Kevin delivery powerful loving messages from love ones from the other side. At the Red Barn Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. Cost $45. Email Steph for more info: RosallyKaplan@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Chelation – 9:30am-1pm “Hands on” energy technique used to charge, clear, and balance the human energy field or aura. Reiki I & II or other healing modality required $175. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. Contact Gayle: 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

Farmhouse Facial Party: 10 Step Korean Facial – 10am-12 pm. Learn the time honored traditional beauty regimen known to Korean women for creating a natural, healthy glow! Join me around the farm table for using gluten-free, organic botanicals, face masks, tonics & serums, face massage & gemstone gua sha! $40. New England Naturopathic Center, Cheshire. Pre-register at NENaturalMed.com/events.

Soul Saturday – 10am-4pm. At the Red Barn in Durham. 10am meditation. 1pm detox and declutter. 4pm diet detox for the new year.

352 Main Street, Durham. For more info email RosallyKaplan@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Soul Sunday – 10am-4pm. At the Red barn in Durham. 10 am meditation, 12pm all about the chakras. 4pm create a crystal healing wand.

352 Main St, Durham. For more info please email RosallyKaplan@gmail.com.

Repurpose Old Candles – 2:30pm. Wondering what to do with all of your old, burnt out candles?

Bring them to this class! Ranger Jess will show you how to melt down wax from your old candles and make brand new candles out of them. Bring an old glass jar with you to hold your new candle. For adults and children 11 and up. Class size is limited.

Materials fee $3 per person. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-7361053.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Herbal Happy Hour: MycoCocoa & Marshmallow Root Puffs! – 6pm-7:30 pm. This is no ordinary hot cocoa! Medicinal Mushrooms and Botanical extracts make this cocoa an immune boosting, anti-aging cup of cocoa! Also learn how to make real marshmallows from marshamallow root! $30. New England Naturopathic Center, Cheshire.

Pre-registration at NENaturalMed.com/events.

Circle of Women – 7pm-9pm. Join in sacred space to discover and strengthen your authentic self, learn to listen and speak from the heart. Celebrate our 10th Anniversary and Potlatch! Women’s Ways are compatible with all spiritual paths. $25. Central Wallingford. Call Susan to explore/reserve space.

203-645-1230.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Environmental and Social Justice – 12pm-4pm (Sun, Jan 20). 10am-4pm (Mon, Jan 21).

Join the Nature Center at the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven. The Peabody will once again offer world-class performances and educational activities for families and visitors of all ages, in honor of Dr. King and his efforts to ensure justice for all people. Admission to the Peabody is Free for the two days of this event. Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Full Moon Labyrinth Walk – 6:30pm-8pm.

Experience the EarthenStone Labyrinth as a meditative walking path for peace of mind and heart-centered connection. Part of the Monday Meditations series. Beginners or advanced students welcome. Donation. 967 N High St, East Haven.

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Full Moon Meditation w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Align w/new energies of Full Moon. Opportunities for allowing spiritual energies to reach human hearts and minds. Tap into this vast pool of energy. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Young Living Essential Oils – 6:30pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

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A Weekend Retreat: The Divine Feminine – 5:30pm. (Ends Jan 27, 12pm). Led by Catherine Steinberg, licensed psychotherapist and artist, presents “A Weekend Retreat with the Mary Paintings: Expressions of the Divine Feminine.” Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison. 203-245-0401 or MercyBytheSea.org.

In the Kitchen with Dr. Debra: Cuisine for Winter Blues! – 6pm-7:30pm. Learn how to plan a menu that incorporates foods that fight the winter blues! Seasonal Affective Disorder is more than just the need for more sunshine…we need to fight the metabolic effects of hibernation here in New England! $30. New England Naturopathic Center, Cheshire. Pre-register at DrAnastasio.com/events.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Super Immunity Boot Camp – 9am-4pm. (Hourly sessions. Priced by session). Plans are underway to create a one day intensive on everything you can do to boost your own immunity! Plant medicine, Nutrition, Acupressure, Light Therapy, Mind-Body Therapy, Sacred Geometry and More! Follow FB page and website for details.

New England Naturopathic Center, Cheshire.

Pre-registration: NENaturalMed.com/events.

Love Your Body, Feed Your Soul w/ Thea Martin and Lisa Lampanelli – 11:30am-6pm.

Using story-telling, meditation, journaling, brain storming, deep listening and self-reflection we help you on the path to inner peace concerning food and body image issues and obsessions. $125 Pre-Registration Recommended. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277, YourCommunityYoga.com.

Natural Fiber Creations – 1:30pm. Make your own natural fiber bracelet with Ranger Amie.

Materials from the Nature Center grounds will be used to create this simple woven bracelet. For the ambitious, learn how to make a beautiful basket using a birds’-nest weave. Parents with children ages 5 and up are welcome to join. Bring a pair of scissors; all other materials will be provided. Free.

Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia.

Preregister: 203-736-1053.

Toward Nonviolence: A Modern Interpretation of Violence in Scripture – 2pm-4pm. John Collins, Yale Professor of Old Testament leads discussion of “A Modern Interpretation of the Violence Found in Scripture.” Free Will Offering. Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison. 203-245-0401.

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Restorative Yoga Workshop and Sound Healing w/Melissa Pytlak & Ginger Collins Martell – 3pm-4:30pm. Restore and renew with supported postures, breathwork and deep relaxation.

Crystal singing bowls enhance healing and balance chakras. $25 investment. BE here Now Yoga & Fitness, 134 Elm St, Cheshire.

203-250-0860. BehereNowStudios.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Free Community Meals Presented by Master’s Table Community Meals: Dinner – 3:30pm-5pm.

Free. Open to the public. No RSVP. Donations graciously accepted. Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St, Ansonia. For more information and in case of inclement weather, call for updates.

Dinner will not be rescheduled. 203-732-7792.

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SATURDAY, FEBRAURY 2 Grumpy Groundhogs – 1:30pm. You’d be grumpy too if someone forced you to wake up when you weren’t ready! Come learn all about the best winter nappers of all. For all ages. A short hike to discover a groundhog den, a craft and a story are planned.

Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia.

Preregister: 203-736-1053.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 It’s All in the Bark: Winter Tree ID – 1pm. Tired of straining your eyes trying to discern leaves to determine what type of tree you are looking at?

Never worry about leaves again! During this guided hike, Ranger Jess will show you how to identify at least 20 common woodland trees by their bark alone! For adults and children 9 and up. Dress for the weather and wear footwear appropriate for hiking.

Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia.

Preregister: 203-736-1053.

markyourcalendar Full Moon Labyrinth Walk Monday, January 21 6:30-8pm

Discover the benefit of meditation during the first full moon night in 2019.

Enjoy a meditative walk in the Earthenstone Labyrinth.

Part of the Monday Meditations series for beginners.

We hope you will join us!

Donation Learn more or register: OneWorld-Wellness.com

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markyourcalendar Exploring Your Way of Being

Friday, January 11 6:30pm through

Sunday, January 13 11:30am

Begin 2019 by nourishing your emotional self in this personal development weekend.

Our deeply caring listening community welcomes you to the Farmhouse on Litchfield, CT’s Wisdom House campus.

Many options are offered throughout 5 sessions.

Passport to Health & Wellness EXPO STATEWIDE HOLISTIC EXPO

Sunday, May 5 2019 10am-4pm

Benefit Holistic EXPO Presented by

The Holistic Community Professionals Held at

The DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol, CT 75 Vendors & Readers, Free Raffles, & GRAND PRIZE Closing EVENT (4pm-5pm) FREE SOUND HEALING & Drumming on the Patio Door Proceeds will benefit The CT Children’s Medical Center and Hartford Hospitals’ Integrative Medicines’Angie’s Spa fund.

$195.

CONTACT: Shirley R Bloethe 860-989-0033

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Exhibitors/Speakers Apply online.

For details and registration visit:

EMAIL: yourholisticevents@gmail.com

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sunday Mystical Market and Craft Fair - 11am-4pm. (The 3rd Sunday of every month). Psychics, vendors, artisans, holistic practitioners & more. Free admission, vendor’s fees vary. The Ruby Tree, Sherman Village Shopping Center, 670 Main St South, Woodbury. 203-586-1655, Christina@therubytreect.com, TheRubyTreeCT.com.

Sunday Guided Hikes – 1pm. Join a Nature Center guide on Sunday afternoons for fun, exercise, and learning about our trails! See the above listings for hikes with a specific theme. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053.

Queer Dharma – 7:30pm-9pm. A forum for practice and discussion relating all dharma traditions and the experience and concerns of LGBTQI individuals and their friends. All are warmly welcome regardless of experience, spiritual tradition, age, sex, gender identity, or sexual/affectional orientation.

Each meeting will include meditation instruction, practice, readings and discussion. Free. The Shambhala Center of New Haven, 85 Willow Street, New Haven, Building B. NewHaven.Shambhala.org.

monday 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.

203-267-4417. KneadingHands.net.

Homeschool Mondays with CELC and Bushy Hill Nature Center – 9am-12pm. (Second Monday of each month Jan 8- May 13). Join CELC and Bushy Hill for an exciting array of educational experiences, to be held at the Bushy Hill Nature Center, Ivoryton. Ages: 9 – 14. $25 per session. Contact: Brendan bhylan@bushyhill.org.

Visit Connecticut’s Only Experientially-based Middle School. Monday Tours – 9:45am-11am.

Find out about CELC Middle School, offering academically rich real-world learning, personalized approach, 5th-8th grade. Openings available for 2019-20. 28 School St, Branford. RSVP: mandm@CTExperiential.org or call 203-433-4658.

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Guided Meditation Circle – 10am-11am. A weekly meditation Circle in a very relaxed setting using mindfulness meditations, discussions about mindfulness and how to have a successful practice.

No experience necessary. $10 Investment. Healing Room, 10 Carina Rd, North Haven. Please call: 203-214-9486.

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Alignment Yoga – 10am-11:30am. With Iyengar Teacher Training Graduate. Refine your yoga practice with optimal alignment practices that make you stronger, more flexible, and more emotionally stable.

Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown.

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

Fiber Arts Group – 6pm.Get together with others to work on your fiber arts projects! Bring any kind of fiber work—knitting, felting, crocheting, etc. A great way to dedicate time to your handiwork and socialize too. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053.

Yoga with Marlene – 10:30am & 7:15pm. Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement 5 Week Class Series – 6pm-7pm. Learn to move easily with simple movements that help to relieve pain and restore your body to its natural ease. $50 for 5 weeks or $15 drop in. Carol Meade Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford.

203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com.

Meditation – 1:30pm. Silent, sitting meditation for anyone to attend. For all levels. Beginners welcome!

Meditation begins and ends promptly on time.

Donation-based event; no set fees. New England Meditation Center, 455 Boston Rd, Old Saybrook.

For more information, visit: https://www.meetup. com/New-England-Meditation-Center/events.

Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini and Meditation with Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT – 5:30pm-6:30pm. Short Beach Union Church,14 Pentacost St, Branford. $18. By reservation or text 917-860-0488 by 4:30pm. Reservation for first and all classes/questions: Drsklover@gmail.com.

Meditation Mondays – 6pm-7pm.Offered every Monday at Elm City Wellness. A 7pm meditation will be added if the 6pm class is full. Classroom is small, so reserve your spot in advance. $5.

774 Orange St, New Haven. 203-691-7653 or ElmCityWellness.com.

Kundalini Yoga Class at Guest House Retreat – 6pm-7:15pm. Through physical movement, breath work and meditative practice, Kundalini Yoga builds strength, stability, and balance. This practice gives us the tools to drastically change our physical, psychological, and spiritual condition. Consider it a full mind/body upgrade. By Donation, no set fees.

318 West Main St, Chester.

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 Yoga with Marlene – 9:30am & 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.

Ecology and Outdoor Adventure with Common Ground Nature Center – 12:30pm-2:30pm. (Meets Tuesdays, Jan 15; Feb 26; March 19; April 9 & May 14). Ages: 10 - 14. Location: Common Ground High School, New Haven, CT. Cost: $10 per session.

To register, contact 203-433-4658 or mandm@ CTExperiential.org.

Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method w/Susan Sandel – 3:45pm-4:45pm. (No class Jan 1st). Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog. Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free.

Sponsored by Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center of Integrative Medicine. Location: Madison House, 34 Wildwood Ave, Madison. Details: 203-457-1656.

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Free weekly Tuesday Meditation classes – 6pm7pm. (those who would like instruction can come at 5:45pm). Open to all and fully accessible. Instruction provided for beginners. No reservations necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Program offered in cooperation with New Haven Insight and the New Haven Zen Center. New Haven Free Public Library.

133 Elm St, New Haven. 203-946-8138.

The characteristics of 7 Goddesses Class – 7pm9pm. (1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/ 19, 3/5, 3/18 & 4/2). Reserve your space. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. $20 per session or $120 for full series.

Contact: Lianne Escher, MSW: 203-457-0016. ELianneEscher@gmail.com, AmyThicSisterhood.com.

For information about this event visit: https://www. facebook.com/events/319696862208420/?ti=ia.

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 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.

Meditation – 1:30pm. Silent, sitting meditation for anyone to attend. For all levels. Beginners welcome!

Meditation begins and ends promptly on time.

Donation-based event; no set fees. New England Meditation Center, 455 Boston Rd, Old Saybrook.

For more information, visit: https://www.meetup. com/New-England-Meditation-Center/events.

Alignment Yoga – 6pm-7:30pm. With Iyengar Teacher Training Graduate. Refine your yoga practice with optimal alignment practices that make you stronger, more flexible, and more emotionally stable.

Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown.

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

The Caring Network: Free Support Group for adults who have lost a loved one – 6pm-8pm.

(1/2 & 1/16). Free support group for adults who have lost a loved one. Information about loss and grief with facilitated open discussion. Bridges, 949 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, For information or brochure: Cody-White Funeral Home, 203-874-0268 or Bridges Healthcare, 203-878-6365.

Yoga with Marlene – 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.

Meditation In the World at Guest House Retreat – 7pm-8pm. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced meditator, join us every week as we are led in the practice of focusing our awareness. Helping you find calm within everyday demands and stress.

Free. 318 West Main St, Chester. 860-322-5770.

thursday Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini and Float Yoga and Gong Bath with Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT – 8:30am-9:30am. By reservation. Text 917-860-0488 by 10pm the night before. Little Bay Annex- Branford. $18. Reservation required for first and all classes/questions: Drsklover@gmail.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.

Milfordct.com.

Ropes Yoga – 8:50am-9:50am. With Iyengar Teacher Training Graduate. Experience yoga poses in new and liberating ways. Therapeutic and challenging. Great for scoliosis and back problems.

Expert instruction since 1991. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown, 860-347-YOGA (9642).

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Yoga with Marlene – 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.

Is your soul calling for you to step forward into your life’s purpose and you just don’t know what the next step is? – 6pm-7pm. If this sounds like you, come join us at the Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. Jen and Steph.

Rosallykaplan@gmail.com.

Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:30pm7:30pm. (Every Thurs. except the 1st 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.

Women’s Guided Meditation and Healing Circle – 7pm-8pm. Come sit in a safe space, learn to breathe and set intentions to help focus and regroup.

All levels welcome. Meditations run 30-45 minutes in length. Thursdays/ $5. Location: Now n’ Then Therapeutic Massage, 187 Montowese St, Branford.

Contact Anna to register 203-871-9367 or register online at DandelionWellnessCT.com.

The Heart of Recovery – 7:30pm-9pm, a weekly meditation and recovery group for those recovering from addictions of all kinds. We will honor the traditions of anonymity, confidentiality and no cross-talk.

Meetings will include meditation instruction, practice, readings and discussion. Free. The Shambhala Center of New Haven, 85 Willow St, Building B, NewHaven.Shambhala.org.

friday Yoga with Marlene – 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.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 10:30am-11:30am. It only takes an hour to feel good again. Aren’t you worth it? $15 drop in or class cards. Carol Meade Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. 203-4158666 or info@massage2movement.com.

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

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. EnchantedGuilford.com.

Reiki Share All levels welcome – 7pm-8pm. $15.

The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham.

For more info email reiki master/teacher Stephanie: RosallyKaplan@gmail.com.

saturday Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement 5 Week Class Series – 9am-10am. Learn to move easily with simple movements that help to relieve pain and restore your body to its natural ease. $50 for 5 weeks or $15 drop in. Carol Meade Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford.

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Alignment Yoga with Iyengar Teacher Training Graduate – 9am-10:30am. Refine your yoga practice with optimal alignment practices that make you stronger, more flexible and more emotionally stable.

Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown.

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

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.

Women’s Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini, Float Yoga and Gong Bath with Leesa – 11:30am12:30pm. $18. By reservation. text 917-860-0488 by 9 am. Reservation for first and all classes/questions: Drsklover@gmail.com. At Annex. Register for address.

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Meditation – 1:30pm. Silent, sitting meditation for anyone to attend. For all levels. Beginners welcome!

Meditation begins and ends promptly on time. Lecture every other Saturday. Donation-based event; no set fees. New England Meditation Center, 455 Boston Rd, Old Saybrook. For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/New-EnglandMeditation-Center/events.

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community resource guide APPLIED KINESIOLOGY KC CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS Kevin Healy, DC 17 Woodland Road, Madison, CT 203-245-9317 KevinHealy@sbcglobal.net DrHealMe.com

Applied Kinesiology is a neurological evaluation to find and treat dysfunction. Different because it addresses causes instead of chasing pains, Dr. Healy tests if a therapy alleviates dysfunction, finding immediate answers as to which provides the most improvement.

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CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) Middle School provides experientially-based education with a personalized approach to learning, designed to empower young people to thrive. Our students come from a variety of towns throughout Connecticut, from families looking for a program that engages and deepens learning, where their children can flourish during these important and impactful 5th - 8th grade years. See ad on page 21.

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Stress is the plague of the 21st century and the cause of physical and emotional woes. Because of this, my sessions combine my ability to see auras with Reiki, Theta Healing, acupressure and Sound Vibrational Healing to provide deep relaxation and balance. “Tension out! Wellness in” is more than a phrase. For my clients it is a statement of fact. See ad on page 17.

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Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Pets

by Mary Oquendo

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oth dogs and cats can suffer from cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). It is sometimes referred to as doggie or kitty Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The cause of CDS is not known at this time. It is thought to be similar to human aging, where brain function is affected by the physical and chemical changes that occur with the aging process of pets.

The body stops or reduces the production of dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter. But scientists do not understand why that happens. The accumulation of proteins or plaque is also thought to be a cause of CDS. When CDS is age-related, the onset generally starts around the age of 11. Symptoms for pets are similar to those experienced by people and may appear in any combination and frequency.

CDS Symptoms n Disorientation is often the first symptom that owners notice. It includes such behaviors as walking aimlessly, staring at walls, getting “stuck” in corners, inability to figure out how to exit through a doorway, or losing balance. n Their social interactions change. They are no longer looking forward to the arrival of family members after a long day. This pet may ignore those around them or even hide. Providing a den for them will make it easier to find them when they do hide. A den could be covered crate with a door that is always kept open or a private corner of the room where the pet’s bed may be. n There may be a change in sleep patterns. Pets that once slept 30

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through the night are now up at all hours and, conversely, the pets—especially cats—that used to play all night are now sleeping instead. n They forget their housetraining. They lose the connection that they need to go outside to the bathroom or may begin to void before they even realize they have to go. Cats may forget how to use the litter box. n Their eating habits may change. They may have forgotten they have already eaten and beg for more. On the other hand, they may “forget” they’re hungry and food may simply hold no appeal for them.

If a pet exhibits any of these behaviors, a thorough work-up at the veterinarian is warranted. Many easily treatable health conditions may have similar symptoms, such as arthritis, urinary tract infections, hypertension, Cushing syndrome and other health issues.

Managing CDS n Feed diets high in antioxidants, such as lean meats, fish, berries and fish. n Provide more activity in the form of walks and interactive games to keep the brain more active. n Add supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, SAMe and melatonin. These have been shown to improve cognitive function. n Set up a consultation with a veterinarian to discuss dosing the right supplements for the pet, along with setting up a treatment plan that may include homeopathic treatments, herbal remedies, Chinese herbs and/or acupuncture.

All the above have been proven to boost brain activity, which, in turn, slows the progress of CDS. While there is no way to prevent CDS in pets, its progress can be slowed and managed through diet, exercise and medication.

A high quality of life can be maintained for a pet while living with CDS. Mary Oquendo is a Reiki master, advanced crystal master and certified master tech pet first aid instructor. She is the owner of Pawsitive Education. She can be reached at PawsitiveEd.com.

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