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letterfrompublisher I’m glad winter is over …

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Bring on the untamed beauty and colorful mosaic of spring, burgeoning with life and activity—such a welcome change from the cold, dark stillness of winter.

In our April Earth Day issue, you can learn many ways to honor Mother Nature and further appreciate our integral role as caretakers of this exquisitely fragile and delicate planet we all inhabit.

Sustainable living starts in our own homes and there is a congruency between our personal wellness and the health of our residence. Our feature articles this month offer some practical ways to create and maintain a natural landscape that is beautiful, functional and healthy for our children, our pets and ourselves. Helpful tips are also offered in our Green Living feature: “Eco-Friendly Home Building: Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency.”

Spring offers an incentive to spend more time outdoors. If you enjoy hiking be sure to join the Sleeping Giant Park Association’s spring wildflower hike on April 23 (see News Brief on page 8 for details). The Ansonia Nature Center will also be offering many fun and educational outdoor activities for nature lovers (see our Community Calendar).

Spending more time in nature also means greater exposure to ticks. Most of us in the northeast know at least one person who has been diagnosed with Lyme disease (LD), which, as we all know, is very prevalent here in the state of Connecticut. LD presents with a wide range of symptoms and unfortunately, is often left undiagnosed or misdiagnosed because of its complicated clinical presentation. If not treated properly, those afflicted by LD will experience disabling symptoms affecting multiple organs in the body and likely develop co-infections.

Learn more about diagnosis, complications and coinfections, along with conventional and integrative treatment for LD in our local editorial features, all written

by Connecticut health practitioners.

While Earth Day is officially observed on April 22, remember that every day is Earth Day. Let’s continue to educate ourselves on how to live more sustainably— and act on it. Climate change is real and it is vital that we let our voices be heard by leaders in Congress before the new administration moves forward with their plans to cut environmental programs.

On a lighter note, check out all of the wonderful local events in our News Briefs and Community Calendar … Lots happening in April!

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spotlight 14 22 greenliving 24 healthykids 27 healingways 32 consciouseating 34 fitbody 16 37 inspiration 38 calendar 43 classifieds 44 resourceguide

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

18 ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes

by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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LANDSCAPES

Balancing Human Desires with Environmental Stewardship

by Rick Bednar

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22 ECO-FRIENDLY

HOME BUILDING

Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency

by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

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24 NEW WAVE

Kids Organize to

Save Our Oceans

by April Thompson

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APPROACH TO LYME DISEASE

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Diagnosis and Treatment Tips

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30 EYE ON LYME DISEASE Visual Symptoms and Effects Often Overlooked

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newsbriefs The 9th Annual Rock to Rock Earth Day

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ock to Rock is New Haven’s biggest Earth Day celebration. Join Rock to Rock on April 22 and support the grassroots community organizations that are growing a healthier, greener, safer, more connected community, from East Rock to West Rock, in New Haven and beyond.

Explore New Haven by bicycle. Families and college students, serious riders and weekend warriors are all part of Rock to Rock. Most riders choose to take the 8-mile route with stops in two parks along the way.

As a thousand of cyclists travel from West Rock and East Rock, there are food and music celebrations on both sides of the city. Along the way, take on environmental service projects in addition to exploring the city’s parks and neighborhoods.

In 2017, adult bike riders are asked to set a fundraising goal of $100 or more.

Fundraising tips and prizes are available. Your registration fees support the organizing partners who make Rock to Rock run: Common Ground, Urban Resources Initiative, New Haven-Leon Sister City Project, CitySeed, Inc., Massaro Community Farm and New Haven Parks Department. When you collect pledges, you choose to support any one of over 20 organizations.

For more information and to register, visit RocktoRock.DonorDrive.com.

High School Students Raise Awareness

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enee Neves and Kaylee DelDebbio, who are both in Danbury High School’s Peer Leadership program, are coordinating a community project to help raise awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Join them on April 26 to “chip away at ALS” at the Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. The shotgun start for the scramble will happen at 12:30 p.m.

Neves’s aunt, Susan (Beers) Weishaar, a Danbury High School alumni of 1972, was recently diagnosed with ALS. They are reaching out to local business owners in the community to aid the fight to find a cure for ALS. All proceeds will go directly to the ALS Association. It is $175 for a single, $350 for a twosome, $525 for a threesome and $700 for a foursome.

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For more information and to register, call 203-948-6069, email ReneeNeves@yahoo.com or visit WebCT. ALSA.org. Location: Richter Park Golf Course, 100 Aunt Hack Rd., Danbury, CT.

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reathing Room Yoga Center is hosting a Springtime ‘Ponathon, a donation drive for essential products for women in need. Now through June, come to yoga classes and bring unopened packages of tampons or pads for The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. You will be entered to win a five-class yogi card.

You can also contribute to Breathing Room’s ‘Ponathon and get a deal on yoga by attending their Karmic Community Classes. These special weekend classes are $10 and yogis can bring a friend for free with a donation of tampons or pads. Classes are on Fridays 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 4:30-

For more info, call 203-562-LOVE or visit BreathingRoomCT. com. Location: Breathing Room Yoga Center, 817 Chapel St., New Haven, CT.

New Natural Awakenings App

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever.

New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters plus linking to the Natural Awakenings website. Visitors can find local magazines nationwide; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish.

“These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder

Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.”

To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

The Healing Arts of Emei Qigong

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n Emei qigong seminar, taught

by Master Patricia Bolger, will be held April 22-24 at Holistic Therapies Classroom in Wallingford. On April 22 and 24, the workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cost for all three days is $99.A group healing will be held on April 23 at 4:15 p.m.

The healing is $30 per person and can be attended with or separate from the seminar.

Emei qigong has been known in China as a natural energy health care system for balancing qi, and helping healing and the prevention of disease. Intention of practice marks the difference from one qigong style to another. Emei Qigong’s focus is for healing oneself utilizing the Wuji Gong form, sacred healing sounds, mantra, meditation and techniques for balancing the emotions and over-active mind.

This practice quickens healing time from injuries, strengthens the immune system and decreases stress. The five causes of illness will be addressed.

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5:30 p.m. In addition to donations collected, a quarter of all proceeds will go to Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children completely free of charge. Each year, over 6,000 abused adults and their children walk through the door of the center looking for shelter, help and hope. Learn more at BHCare.org.

To register, call 203-500-6492 or email PBolger@EmeiQigongChan.com. Location: Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St., Wallingford, CT. See ad on page 3.

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The Beauty of Hiking to Wildflowers

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he Sleeping Giant Park Association invites you on a spring wildflower hike on April 23. Hike along with us and enjoy the great variety of spring wildflowers blooming in the park. The hike is free and open to the public.

Meet at the bulletin board by the kiosk near the park entrance at 1:30 p.m. The hike is expected to last about three hours and involve traveling over uneven, rocky terrain, possibly with a degree of rock scrambling. Hikers should be in good physical condition. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes, with good traction. Snacks and water in a day pack are advised.

Advance registration is not necessary; however, minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Out of consideration for other hikers, dogs are not permitted on the hike.

The Sleeping Giant Park is located on Mt. Carmel Avenue in north Hamden (off Whitney Avenue). The park entrance is directly across the street from Quinnipiac University.

For additional information, visit SGPA.org. Inquiries can be directed to the SGPA Hiking Committee at Hike_the_Giant@yahoo.com.

Tapping Into a Wisdom Circle with Holistic Parents

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he New Haven County chapter of Holistic Moms Network will host its monthly meeting on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodruff Family YMCA in Milford, Connecticut.

Most commencement speeches provide answers of sorts—pieces of wisdom you can carry with you, life strategies you can use down the road.

James Ryan, dean of Harvard’s School of Education, offers not answers but questions, the five essential questions to ask as you move through life: 1. Wait, what?

2. I wonder, why/if?

3. Couldn’t we at least?

4. How can I help?

5. What really matters?

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After watching Ryan’s speech, the chapter co-leaders will lead a wisdom circle focused on how attendees reacted to the questions and the insights they have from their own experiences and viewpoints.

Holistic Moms Network is a nonprofit support and discussion network that welcomes all people wherever they are on the holistic path in an environment that does not judge. The member chapter, open to the public, meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Woodruff Family YMCA, 631 Orange Avenue, Milford, Connecticut.

Children are welcome.

For more information, visit HolisticMoms.org or Facebook.com/HMNNewHaven.

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Free TMJ Screenings at Physical Therapy Services of Guilford

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o you notice that you are clenching or grinding your teeth at night or experiencing unexplained ear pain, jaw pain or headaches? You may be suffering from temporal mandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJ. Free 10-minute screenings to determine if the pain you are experiencing is caused by TMJ will be held in April at Physical Therapy Services of Guilford, located in Branford, Connecticut. To schedule a screening, call 203-315-7727.

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Healing Arts Sanctuary The temporomandibular joint is made up of two bones, the temporal bone and the mandibular bone. If this joint is misaligned, you may hear popping, clicking or grinding noises. You may also experience headaches or jaw pain; ear, face or neck pain; swelling of the area around the joint; tingling or numbness; and trouble opening and closing of your jaw. Your mouth is one of the most important elements of your body. Without proper care, eating and talking can become difficult and painful.

The staff at Physical Therapy Services of Guilford (PTSG) can help relieve TMJ-related pain without medication successfully.

For reservations, call Physical Therapy Services of Guilford at 203-315-7727. Location: Physical Therapy Services of Guilford, 500 East Main St., Ste.310, Branford, CT. See ad on page 12.

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Stimulate the fire of the mind, cultivate creativity and imagination, and restore the physical and spiritual self.

Crystal Light Therapy s Aromatheraphy s Sound Healing Specialty Massages s Energy Healing s Meditation Facials s Weekend Retreats s Lectures Literary & Interactive Programs A Banquet of opportunities to heal and replenish the physical body and inner self will be at your fingertips; a place to come to stimulate the mind with evening events ranging from talks about health to programs for children and families.

Athena Hall is also available to “like minded” people who are part of the alternative and holistic community for rent by the hour, full or half day, or based on a series of weeks for an ongoing class.

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Hoof It for Haiti: See of Hope 5K in Southbury

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acred Heart Church of Southbury’s Seventh Annual Hoof it for Haiti: Seeds of Hope 5K Southbury Run & Walk will be held on April 29. The fundraiser will support the programs and individual projects established through the church’s twinning relationship with the people of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows in Grand Boulage, Haiti.

Race day registration will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Blank forms will be at the registration table. Please note that free t-shirts will only be distributed to those who

pre-register by April 1. Race day registrants will not receive a t-shirt with their packet, but a limited supply of t-shirts will be available for purchase on race day. Babysitting will be available for a suggested donation of $5 per child.

This past year, through the generous donations of sponsors and supporters, they have been able to make access to healthcare a reality in Grand Boulage. On October 10, 2016, over 100 patients were seen at the inaugural visit of Dr. Wilken’s mobile medical clinic, which is now making weekly visits to the people of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows.

Funds raised will continue to support this mobile clinic as well as support teachers’ salaries, provide textbooks, sustain the school canteen, and meet the various other needs of the village.

For more information, visit HoofItForHaiti.org.

Therapeutic Massage Therapy Practice Brings Latest Sauna Technology to Essex Office

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ichelle Annicelli, a licensed massage therapist since 2006, has added an infrared sauna to her practice in Centerbrook, Connecticut. Infrared technology can help with detoxification, pain relief, cellular health, muscle recovery, immune boosting and relaxation.

Far infrared sauna differs from the traditional sauna experience.

Through the use of light to create heat, the body is warmed more efficiently and at a lower temperature, making it more a more comfortable experience for people who have difficulty with excessive heat. Twenty percent of the heat generated by this sauna heats the air, leaving eighty percent of the heat available for the body. This revolutionary far infrared approach will induce up to two to three times the volume of sweat, while operating at significantly lower temperatures. Because the infrared sauna heats the body from the core, it allows you to sweat up to seven times more toxins than a traditional sauna.

For more information about the infrared sauna, call 860304-0882, or visit Massage-CT.com and or Facebook.com/ TherapeuticSauna. Location: Shared space with River Valley Acupuncture, 6 Main St. (Bldg. 3), Centerbrook, CT.

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Barefoot Running Improves Technique

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running.

Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation.

Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on.

The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed.

Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change.

Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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Sedentary Kids Lag in Reading Skills

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores.

Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three.

A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers.

For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

Tai Chi Eases Chronic Neck Pain

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study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain.

Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups.

One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment.

“The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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Chelation Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events.

The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body.

Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, doubleblind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo.

Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

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Sage Linked to Cognitive Health

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2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making.

Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aß-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition.

The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation.

ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions.

In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors.

In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function.

Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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

Saving Sharks

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Ocean Sanctuaries Expand in Pacific

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The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks.

Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.

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When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.”

Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions.

Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York.

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Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage.

When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.”

Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment.

Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable.

Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.”

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In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen.

Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.

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Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight.

Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin. Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly.

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According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups.

The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms.

In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.”

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Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can express our affection for both java and the Earth by following these eco-tips.

4 Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-to-remove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020.

4 Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facilitating more servings and reducing waste. Treehugger.com recommends the Moka Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a funnel-shaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with two glass chambers connected by a thin neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator.

4 Some coffee farms exploit their workers, paying subsistence wages, damage rainforests and use unsustainable farming practices. Jake Carney, co-founder of TheAlternativeDaily.com, founded Lucy’s Bru, an organic whole-bean coffee that’s exclusively shade-grown under fair trade conditions, sustainably farmed and free of harsh fertilizers and pesticides.

4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen.org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom. The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent.

4 Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee. com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press.

4 For to-go drinkers, many coffee shops and restaurants will pour fresh brew into mugs that patrons bring in. Keeping a clean spoon in the car can save on plastic stirrers.

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he Sound Retreat, located in Chester, will be hosting a one-day workshop on May 20, featuring Feldenkrais lessons and a sound healing. The day will provide participants with a day of relaxation for the body and mind.

The Movement and Sound Healing workshop starts at 10 a.m. and runs to 3:30 p.m.

Carol Meade, a licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years, is also a Feldenkrais practitioner and has been teaching the method to individuals and smalls groups for over 15 years. The Feldenkrais method, which is a form of Somatic education, uses gentle movements to help individuals listen to their body and learn how to move more efficiently.

This method helps to improve strength without engaging in cardiovascular training. Instead, Feldenkrais focuses on training the mind to develop a keen sense of self-awareness.

With this focused attention, the slow movements guide the body to move with less effort and greater balance and coordination. The founder of the method, Moshe Feldenkrais, created hundreds of Awareness Through Movement

(ATM) lessons that were designed after functional, everyday movement patterns.

Meade will be teaching three ATM lessons at the workshop. During these lessons, students will lie on mats on the floor and explore easy movements. Some mats will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a towel and a small pillow or whatever supports they need for comfort. She will begin with two ATM lessons in the morning followed by lunch. The afternoon portion of the workshop will include a third ATM lesson and will end with a Sound Healing session,

performed by Tracey Kroll, the founder of The Sound Retreat. Kroll uses his background as a musician to provide an auditory experience with therapeutic instruments, including gongs and crystal bowls. During a Sound Healing, participants are taken on a journey as they lie down and surrender themselves to the calming sounds and vibrations that fill the room. This form of sound therapy can have a powerful effect on the body, helping people to de-stress and reach a state of deep relaxation.

The cost for the workshop with lunch is $125.

For more information and to register, visit Massage2Movement.com. Location of event: The Sound Retreat, 96 Cedar Lake Rd, Chester.

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ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used.

His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative.

Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change.

To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.”

“Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance.

“Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall.

Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.”

Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.”

“Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee.

They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.”

Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog.

“When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.”

White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better.

For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf.

“Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues.

“Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.”

Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas.

“To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas.

Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard.

“We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.”

The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

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saving water is a priority for everyone.

Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.”

“Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.”

According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping

Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they

replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be easy

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to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.”

Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

Ecological Landscapes

Balancing Human Desires with Environmental Stewardship

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he idea of landscaping needs to be looked at from an environmental standpoint as much as from a need for human use and enjoyment.

Taking this approach could prove to be even more beneficial for human needs in the long term.

The main idea behind ecological landscaping is creating a sense of place with native plants and natural systems.

By learning from nature, we can begin to imitate its beauty. The colors and textures of each season come alive and create a plethora of good feelings that coincide with that season. One of the first components of landscaping that many people notice is looks. There is not much that can rival the vibrant colors of a sugar maple in New England during the fall season. The addition of asters, goldenrods, red maples, black gums and a multitude of other species weave together to create an artistic masterpiece that keep people coming to visit from across the country. There is

also a balance that occurs in nature; by studying and seeking to recreate this balance, a feeling of peace can be evoked.

Another benefit of natural landscapes is the maintenance factor. Traditional landscapes try to control nature and keep it the way it was initially designed. This takes a lot of intervention such as annual mulching and a variety of chemicals, which the landscape then becomes more and more dependent on. Not only does this negatively affect the environment, but it takes away from the enjoyment of the designed landscape. With ecological landscapes, plants and materials are chosen that work together to form communities that benefit each other, while keeping out the undesirables. Many plants are also used that self-seed or spread by rhizomes. Flowers—including Shasta Daisies and Foxgloves—and grasses such as Sea Oats can seed prolifically and create a dramatic statement for

Rick Bednar is the owner and operator of Ecoscapes, a landscape design and maintenance company that focuses on ecological and sustainable practices.

He graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in environmental planning and has been in the landscape industry for over 20 years.

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multiple seasons. Other plants like bee balm and hay-scented fern can do the same by spreading just under the surface. Using plants in this way has proven to be more effective than mulch in controlling weed growth.

One of the biggest impacts ecological designs have on the landscape is the ability to create movement and life. Many of us, especially children, are drawn to wildlife. Butterflies are like a moving extension to the colorful flowers they are drawn too. Birds of many different species come together in the morning and create a symphony to wake up to. Nighttime is no different. The sights and sounds in a wooded area can make us feel like we’re in a magical world. Lightening bugs flash all around while the sounds of crickets and katydids come from every direction.

Then there are the more elusive species like tree frogs and luna moths. Spotting one of these creatures will be sure to excite the onlooker. With the addition of wildlife, every day in the landscape can feel like a new adventure.

Natural landscapes are becoming more and more desirable as we gain more knowledge about nature and how to implement its practical, rhythmic strategies. Some traditional landscaping ideas, on the contrary, are becoming less feasible. Moving forward, we need to combine some of the concepts used in conventional landscape design with the principles of ecology in order to create beautiful, functional and healthy landscapes. There is no reason why we can’t mix in some much loved exotic species like Japanese maples with native plant communities. We need nature just as much as it needs us; it is up to us to manage our landscapes in order to create a healthy environment for our children, our pets, and ourselves.

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Panel Insulation

“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.

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with little heat loss,” adds Chiras. The UltimateAir RecoupAerator, a wholehouse air filtration ERV, also flushes out harmful airborne pollutants commonly found in residences, replacing them with clean, fresh, healthy air.

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“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.”

“When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

It costs slightly more on a monthly mortgage to build a home that costs far less per month to operate. ~Dan Chiras Energy Storage

Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles.

The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours.

Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.”

“Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part.

Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore.

More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date.

While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues.

Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine

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life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” says Russell.

Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects.

Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-to-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza.

Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza.

Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell.

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Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.”

The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference.

The SOA, recognized by the United

Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016.

Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike.

“You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell.

Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.”

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During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mobilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends.

Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December.

Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to distribute them at points of sale.

In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point.

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Defining the Organic in Plant Care

Send Your Landscape to Rehab

by Lester Luna

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hen we ask what defines organic plant care, we will get a slew of different answers depending on who we are talking to and what their level of gardening knowledge and/or experience may be.

Organic plant care can focus on the use of synthetic versus organic fertilizers and pesticides versus natural controls for insect and disease infestations.

With today’s hand-held devices, much of what we need to know about these comparisons can be investigated from the palm of our hands. Another angle is to look at different responses to this question: “What does organic plant care mean to you?” Again, the answers will be many, such as…

“I don’t want any chemicals on my property.”

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plants? We are obviously referring to H2O or water. The fact is that there are many chemicals and chemical compounds that are exactly what our properties need; these include potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, sulfur and, yes, water. The distinction is important; it is the synthetic chemicals and pesticides to avoid while seeking organic and organically-derived solutions.

“I want to take care of my lawn and landscape plants organically.”

This is a worthy goal. However, many times those existing plants were grown with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides (unless we buy actual organic plants) and have been maintained that way as well. Plants basically become dependent on the chemicals. An example of this is when putting sod down on a property that can be hard to maintain.

Most sod farms speed up the metabolism of the plant so they can produce

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“Organic plant care is letting nature take control.”

Another common response from those who say organic plant care translates to letting Mother Nature “do her thing”.

However, unless we are living in a cabin in the woods, that approach probably will not go over very well with our neighbors. Also, keep in mind that homes with fully mature landscapes tend to be worth much more than those without.

So where does this leave us?

For existing lawn and landscape, we can start to wean our property off synthetic fertilizers and begin reducing the amount of pesticides we use. In a way, it is sending our property to rehab, a gradual process of replacing the synthetics with healthier alternatives. If we can get the rest of our neighbors on board as well, we can create a support group that bolsters healthier plants and landscapes for the whole neighborhood.

For new plantings, we can be more mindful of purchasing those which have been grown organically so will be more easily sustained that way as well.

Lester Luna is the owner and operator of Darien-based PLS/Premier Lawn Solutions, an outdoor plant care company. Connect at 203-854-6869, Info@PremierLawnSolutions.com and PremierLawnSolutions.com.

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more turf to sell to increase their profits.

However, when this is done, it makes the turf dependent on pesticides, which can counteract some or all of the adverse effects that occur when a plant is developed in this less-than-natural way.

The same applies for most ornamental trees and shrubs that are grown in nurseries. With this in mind, it is necessary to carefully convert the care of the plants from synthetic to organic in order to avoid shock and maintain the health of the plant. Going “cold turkey” from synthetics to organic preparations may cause more harm than good; it is important to wean your plants off the old and introduce them to the new solutions.

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applied gets down into the cellular level of the affected area, such as the joints. It provides relief and gives the ability to naturally give more stability to accomplish daily tasks along with rest and relaxation. Glutathione repair, vitamin D3, proper nutrition and exercise also can help.

Pain is a key factor, including joint discomfort, aches and lack of mobility. There is also the inability to do daily tasks, like stair climbing or squatting, or even simple things like washing dishes and folding laundry. With that, we then can develop weight gain and depression. It becomes a spiral effect of debilitating uncertainty. So how do we address this?

We start by looking at the major joints. If Lyme disease is treated in its late stages, it is then spread throughout the body into the joint’s causing Lyme arthritis. In that same scenario, it also can cause harm to the nervous system and the heart.

The hope is within the gut, otherwise known as our microbiome. The microbiome is an ecosystem of bacteria that helps us digest our food properly and process the right nutrients so that it will get sent throughout the whole body.

When a patient is diagnosed with Lyme disease

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and is then placed on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, there are other methods to integrate

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and help combat the symptoms

or many, it’s a rash followed by a doctor’s appointment with some antibiotics, analgesics, rest and, if blessed, that is the end of it. But for some it’s more than that. It’s scarcity, it’s pain, it’s decreased quality in daily life, and, for others, it’s disruption within families. It’s Lyme disease. A German physician, Alfred Buchwald, discovered the symptoms of Lyme disease 130 years ago; however, it wasn’t recognized in the United States until the 1960s and 1970s.

And it wasn’t until 1981 when it was officially classified.

In the 1970s, a group of children and adults in Lyme, Connecticut, suffered from symptoms such as swollen knees, paralysis, headaches, chronic fatigue and even flu-like symptoms. Patients had multiple visits with doctors and hospitals.

Not understanding the disease, they were left undiagnosed and untreated. Through the years from the 1970s until now, doctors have used antibiotics and non-steroidal drugs such as anti-inflammatories. For some though, it’s not enough.

According to LymeDisease.org, 72 percent of those that suffer from chronic Lyme disease (CLD) say that their quality of life is worse than those that suffer from type 2 diabetes or heart disease. That is a high percentage of people that are out there searching for ways of relief. Lyme disease can even hinder proper brain function.

So is there hope? When a patient is diagnosed with Lyme disease and is then placed on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, there are other methods to integrate and help combat the symptoms to either lessen or rid the discomfort of one’s daily lifestyle. A good essential oil, for example, when

to either lessen or rid the discomfort

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of one’s daily lifestyle.

Without a healthy gut, our joints, brain and other body parts have a difficult time functioning, which then decreases our quality of life.

So how do we get better gut health? Glutathione is the body’s antioxidant system. It helps fight free radicals and toxins that with Lyme disease the liver has a difficult time filtering out. With that said, it is crucial that our glutathione is healthy. Glutathione is like sticky paper that captures toxins and allows nutrients and proteins to enter the body and get properly distributed to all the areas that need help. There is only one problem; when it is destroyed by toxins, it can’t do its job to help the microbiome fight off bad bacteria. So now we are looking at a plethora of other symptoms that are caused by that, including inflammatory disorders and autoimmune diseases. Going to the root of the cause is where to begin.

Julianna Buongirno, founder and owner of Pathways To Freedom Health Center, is an integrative nutritional health coach and wellness advocate. She focuses on chronic pain in addition to working with children on the autism spectrum, neurological health, weight loss and weight management.

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Diagnosis and Treatment Tips

by Shawn M. Carney

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yme disease (LD) is both prevalent and controversial. Physicians have become polarized into opposing viewpoints and many patients are left in the middle, unsure which way to proceed. Let’s put this into perspective.

Prevalence

is so high. The bacteria that cause LD are transmitted to people by ticks and the ticks go through three different life stages. The second, or juvenile, stage is responsible for most infections to people and they are much smaller than the adult ticks. Difficulty in spotting them makes timely removal less likely; they then have more time to spread the infections they picked up from feeding on rodents or other small animals. As deer populations have gone up, so have the spread of black-legged deer ticks, hence spreading LD. Mild winters have also been allowing ticks and rodents to persist and expand their range as well as become active in “the dead of winter”, when historically no tick bites would ever occur.

In 2013, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) stated that the number of Lyme disease cases reported—around 30,000—is dramatically less than the number of cases diagnosed, which is actually around 300,000. The new estimate suggests that the total number of people diagnosed with LD is roughly 10 times higher than the yearly reported number. This supports studies from the 1990s indicating that the true number of cases is between three- and 12-fold higher than the number of reported Identifying Lyme Disease cases. Why is this happening?

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mean all clinicians agree on how to recognize the problem. Different clinicians operate by different sets of guidelines, which recommend following different ways of testing for suspected cases of LD. The CDC still suggests a two-step screening method to diagnose cases, using first an ELISA test. After a positive ELISA, a Western-blot test is ordered. Most primary care physicians follow these recommendations. However, multiple studies, including one by John Hopkins University in 2005, have confirmed poor sensitivity of the ELISA. Furthermore, even when local laboratories do run a Western-blot, they only use one strain of the LD for their test.

Other laboratories, such as IGeneX, use multiple strains of LD (both B31 and 297 strains); they can therefore increase the yield of positive findings since they are using a more sensitive type of Western-blot test.

Added to these testing difficulties

are the presences of co-infections— which are non-LD bacteria, viruses or protozoans—that can be introduced into a person’s body by the same tick bite. Co-infections include Anaplasma, Ehrlicia, multiple species of Babesia, multiple species of Bartonella, Q fever, Brucella, Francisella and others. A few of these organisms have penetrated the broader awareness of many primary care physicians; however, often times they are not even tested for. For instance, patients for whom testing identifies four different organisms could be all new infections after a recent tick bite. These are not all necessarily treated the same way and much of what is called “Lyme disease” is actually a conglomerate of different hostile microbes inadequately diagnosed and wreaking havoc in the immune system. Some clinicians use the acronym “MSIDS” alongside LD, standing for multiple systemic infectious disease syndrome.

There is also that diagnostic “bull’seye rash” to consider. LD has long been associated with the presence of a circular rash appearing close to the site of bite. If it appears on the patient, it is considered diagnostic; however, multiple studies have shown it is only present in a fraction of cases. It helps confirm a diagnosis if it is there, but the absence of such a rash in no way should orient a physician to thinking that LD is unlikely.

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Treatment for a newer infection may be quite different than treatment for an older one. A recently acquired infection should always be addressed with antibiotics because the success rate for rapid antibiotic treatment is very high, though some clinicians prescribe courses that are needlessly short and may increase the risk of inadequate resolution. Herbal and nutrient protocols should also be considered to complement the antibiotic therapy, by either using antimicrobials to assist in pathogen elimination or supporting the body’s ability to tolerate the prescribed medication. Individual care and consideration should be given to each person’s case and all cases should be under the supervision of a physician. Long-standing or chronic

Naturopathic physicians are particularly well suited to help treat LD and MSIDS as many medical doctors are still only adhering to the CDC recommendations and Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines. Naturopathic physicians are licensed in the State of Connecticut, go to institutions accredited by the United States Department of Education, order laboratory testing, generally spend more time

amino acids or neurotransmitters. Naturopathic physicians are educated in the use of botanical medicines, which are often more easily tolerated than pharmaceutically manufactured prescriptions. However, it is naïve to think that just because something is “natural”, it is therefore safe.

Artemisinin, an extract from the botanical Wormwood, has a long history of being used as an anti-malarial and can be helpful in LD. It is generally not well absorbed into cells, and specific forms of it have been derived to increase intracellular penetration; however, in 2008, it was identified as a cause of liver toxicity. Hence the importance of consulting with a physician who specializes in the use of such things.

Not all effective botanical medicines have that magnitude of impact on the body. A University of New Haven study published in the Townsend Letter in 2010 showed that the botanicals Cat’s Claw and Otoba parvifolia even provided microscopic images of the herbs eradicating LD; these are generally considered safe in healthy adults.

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with patients than conventional medical doctors, and can be in-network with insurance companies. infections may take considerably longer to treat, regardless of what therapies are used.

Naturopathic physicians are particularly well suited to help treat LD and MSIDS as many medical doctors are still only adhering to the CDC recommendations and Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines.

Naturopathic physicians are licensed in the State of Connecticut, go to institutions accredited by the United States Department of Education, order laboratory testing, generally spend more time with patients than conventional medical doctors, and can be in-network with insurance companies. They attempt to restore balance and proper function using the least invasive means possible.

This often includes use of the body’s constituents, such as vitamins, minerals,

Unfortunately, the perpetual string of mild winters has tick bites occurring increasingly throughout the year and with greater frequency each part of the year. To help prevent bites, try landscaping in a way that minimizes risk of exposure. Visit CT.gov/caes/lib/ caes/documents/publications/bulletins/ b1010.pdf for a free copy of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s Tick Management Handbook.

If a bite occurs or LD is suspected, consider reaching out to Lyme Connection at LymeConnection.org for more information or the next steps.

Shawn M. Carney, ND, is a naturopathic physician and owner of Northeast Natural Medicine, LLC, located in Newtown and Woodbury. He has trained with several physicians from the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS) and specializes in LD, MSIDS, diabetes, ADHD, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders and more. Connect at 800-723-2962 and NortheastNatMed.com.

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Eye on Lyme Disease Visual Symptoms and Effects Often Overlooked

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by Randy Schulman

yme disease is a very prevalent health concern across the United States and particularly in our neck of the woods. Without prompt treatment, the Lyme spirochetes spread throughout the body through the bloodstream, affecting the joints, heart, brain and eyes. Individuals may experience a wide range of symptoms, including headaches, joint pain, muscle pain, back and neck stiffness, facial paralysis, blurred or double vision, and ringing in the ears. Other symptoms can include chest pains, palpitations, tremors, chronic fatigue, numbness, dizziness, burning sensations, mood swings, irritability, sleep disturbances, mental instability, panic attacks, speech difficulties, disorientation, confusion and memory loss.

There are some challenges to the LD diagnosis. Because many patients are unaware of a tick bite or rash, they are not looking at LD as the cause of their symptoms. Often those symptoms mimic other conditions such as arthritis

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and multiple sclerosis. Even when LD is suspected, blood tests are inaccurate and miss specific markers for the disease. In addition, LD often comes with co-infections that make diagnosis and treatment trickier. Understanding that LD and its co-infections can have effects throughout the body can make a key difference in getting the right answers to move forward with treatment.

Seemingly unrelated symptoms can be pieced together to come up with a better understanding of what is happening in the body.

For example, certain vision conditions accompany LD and co-infections.

People are becoming much more aware of vision involvement and its effects.

Vision concerns can be as mild as light sensitivity to the serious Bell’s palsy.

This palsy, a common nerve-related problem, is a drooping of the muscles on one side of the face; it leaves the person with the inability to blink or close their eye, drying the cornea and endangering sight.

Being aware of the diverse symptoms that accompany LD and its coinfections, including the visual conditions, can help to connect the dots on this disease and get the appropriate treatment needed. Typical treatment is a course of antibiotics. Naturopathic and integrative practitioners recognize that LD and its co-infections must be viewed as part of a larger picture and addressed at the immune-function level. Supporting the immune system and the body’s natural way of fighting infection is an important part of the treatment process as well as addressing the subsequent effects throughout the body. The vision concerns can be addressed and alleviated concurrent to the overall health of the body.

The most common vision symptoms include: n light sensitivity that requires sunglasses on a cloudy day and prevents night driving; n flashes, floaters and phantom images with dots, lines or streaks that range in color and are seen out of the corner of the eye; n cloudy or “foggy” vision where objects go in and out of focus; n faulty depth perception resulting in poor judgment of space and a feeling of instability; n double vision where there is a “ghosting” of another image or a print becomes double; and n reading confusion consisting of difficulty focusing on words, words jumping, and an inability to recall what has been read.

Eye involvement seems to be related to the stage of the disease. In the early stages, many people develop conjunctivitis or pink eye. The eyes are red, uncomfortable and discharge pus.

Typically contagious, in this LD-related form, the pink eye is not and usually resolves on its own. Keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea, is also seen in early stages of LD and can cause pain in the eye, light sensitivity, tearing and blurred vision. The eye may appear opacified, or covered with a white haze. Prednisone, a steroid, may be given as eye drops, or by mouth for up to six months.

Later stages result in more serious inflammation of the eye including uveitis (inflammation of the uvea), pars planitis (inflammation of the midsection of the eye) and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve). Symptoms of eye inflammation include significant photophobia or light sensitivity, flashes and floaters, or lights and spots seen in front of the eyes. More concerning inflammatory symptoms are a loss of color vision and/or vision loss as seen in retinal vasculitis (an inflammation of the blood vessels of the retina) or papillitis (inflammation of the optic nerve).

The main treatment used for uveitis is steroid eye drops, which reduce inflammation. Treatment can take several months as steroids need to be slowly reduced or a rebound effect will occur.

Drops that dilate the pupil may also be used to keep the iris from sticking to the lens, which can happen if the iris becomes scarred and can cause permanent vision loss. Steroids are typically given both intravenously and as eye drops and/or intraocular injections to treat the more serious retinal vasculitis and optic nerve neuritis.

In addition to specific, more allopathic methods of treatment for such conditions as keratitis and uveitis, there are natural methods for supporting the health of the eyes and combating some of the more frustrating symptoms of blurred vision, double vision and light sensitivity. Syntonic light therapy, nutritional support and lenses and/or prisms can help treat and alleviate vision symptoms associated with LD. Consulting with an optometrist or ophthalmologist is important if any concerning visual symptoms are occurring. More information about doctors who are able to treat the visual conditions accompanying LD with minimal medication can be found at COVD.org, OEPF.org and CollegeofSyntonicOptometry.org.

Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD, specializes in behavioral optometry and vision therapy, pediatrics, learning disabilities, and preventative and integrative vision care for all ages. EyeCare Associates has locations in Trumbull, Southport and Norwalk. Connect at CTEyeCareAssociates.com.

Nutritional Support for Lyme Disease n Cellular silver fights infections. n Glutathione, an important antioxidant, protects, heals and rejuvenates cells everywhere. n N-acetyl L-cysteine (NAC) is an essential antioxidant that supports lens and optic nerve health. n Amino acids, such as acetyl Lcarnitine, L-glutamine and alpha lipoic acid, are powerful antioxidants further supporting cellular health. n Zinc lowers inflammatory reactions. n Lemon balm kills cofactors, reducing the strain on the immune system. n Peppermint helps normalize enzyme activity and absorb toxins. n Turmeric reduces inflammation and relieves pain. n Devil’s claw supports joint health, reduces pain and supports digestive functioning. n Mugwort (wormwood) supports nervous system health. n Chamomile helps heal tissue and calm muscle spasms. n Cat’s claw has antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. n Astragalus supports immune system health with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. n Olive leaf supports the immune system and helps the body cope with stress. n Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) supports the body’s ability to respond to stress as well as helping adrenal functioning. n Lomatium root flushes toxins out of the body.

Source: Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD of EyeCare Associates.

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Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.

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“Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org).

“USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients.

“Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario.

“Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water.

“Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass.

When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide

physical conditions Plus, eggs are More than 90 percent similar to those Cole great sources of of eggs sold today come micronutrients and affords, but on a larger and more effifrom giant egg factories. antioxidants, says Kriscient scale, usually tin Kirkpatrick, a ~ Pete and Gerry’s, without the love. In registered and licensed regions where 14 and wellness America’s first Certified dietitian hours of daylight are manager for CleveHumane egg producer not a given, farmers land Clinic’s Wellness use artificial lighting.

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“You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength.

“Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says.

The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.”

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Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.”

Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California.

“Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.”

When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the after-party, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.”

The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey.

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To this day, my spiritual life is found constructed walkway above the floor so inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear as not to disturb its fragility. But it was it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate the Great Heart of Timpanogos Cave my return, needing to touch stone, rock, that captured my attention. water, the trunks of trees, the sway of

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calendarofevents SATURDAY, APRIL 1 FREE Reiki clinic w/ Anita Jones, RMT – 12pm3pm. First & 3rd Saturday of Every Month! Enjoy a 10-minute session of Reiki provided by Usui Reiki Master Anita Jones (Tranquil Healing Reiki) and learn about healing energy. No reservation.

Thyme & Season Natural Market, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Also, in-store Certified Nutrition Counselor to assist you M-F. Info: 203-407-8128 or 203-415-4791.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Reiki I class w/ Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm-6pm.

Learn about Usui and Holy Fire Reiki energies, their history and how to use them for yourself and others. Placement (Attunement) given. Certificate and manual included. $125. Hamden. Info/Registration: 203-415-4791.

Beekeeping for Beginners – 2pm. Have you ever thought about being a beekeeper? Ranger Dawn will teach you about beekeeping tools and equipment, how to begin a starter hive, and how to identify honeybees and what they are doing. Our observation hive at the Nature Center is a great place to see this incredible system. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Register/information: 203-736-1053.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 There is Hope in Change: Support for the Bereaved – 9:30am-3:30pm. Join us for a day of reflection, prayer, quiet and sharing, surrounded by the beauty of the sea. Led by Mauryeen O’Brien, O.P., Dominican Sister of Peace and certified grief counselor. $25 includes program and lunch. For more information: MercyBytheSea.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Minerals – Learn Why They’re So Important, Absolutely Essential: A Free Health & Wellness Talk – 7pm. At Thyme & Season, presented by Dr. James S. Sensenig, ND. What you don’t know about minerals CAN hurt you! Thyme & Season, 3040 Whitney Av, Rt. 10, Mt. Carmel section of Hamden.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Free Breakfast Provided by Assumption Church Breakfast Club & Masters Table Community Meals – 9am-10am. Join us for a hot breakfast or a cup of coffee. All are welcome! In case of inclement weather, call for updates. The breakfast will not be rescheduled. Assumption Church Hall, 61 N Cliff St, Ansonia. For more information, call 203-732-7792.

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Reiki I Certificate w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days/Eves 6pm-9pm (Tues 4/18 or Thurs 4/20) or private class dates. Provides empowering foundation for self-healing, support for personal challenges/goals/ relationships and treating others. Wallingford. $150 Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869.

PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Young Living Essential Oils – 9:30am-11am.

Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. Gayle Franceschetti, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927or return2love3@gmail.com, Return2Love.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Pet Loss Grief Support Group – 2pm & 6pm.

Losing a beloved animal can be tragic and a very emotional time for humans. Grief support and grief counseling will benefit the human left behind. Free, but donations are accepted. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Contact Susan Wilson at 802-379-4449 for arrangements to meet at the Nature Center.

Angelspeake™ Class w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Ask empowering questions, awaken intuitive senses, receive signs/loving messages/guidance from angels, guides, loved ones. $33/class. ($25 Returning Students bring Manuals.) Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Nature Journaling Retreat – 9:30am-3:30pm.

Simple, easy pen and watercolor techniques will be taught. All levels are welcome, Led by Jan Blencowe, a Connecticut landscape painter, and keen observer of nature. $50 includes program and lunch. For more information: MercyBytheSea.org.

Full Moon Meditation – 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.

Gayle Franceschetti, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. return2love3@gmail.com, Return2Love.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

The Biz of Kids Yoga LIVE! – 9am-6pm. w/ Lani. Join us for this dynamic in-person day long course that will help you to understand practical business strategies that are necessary for Kids Yoga Teachers who want a thriving business and lifestyle they love. $297. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Ansonia Community Organic Gardeners – 10am.

Have you always wanted to grow your vegetables but don’t have enough property or sun in your yard for a garden? No worries; the Nature Center has plenty of fertile spots in full sun just for you. Sign up for your own garden plot with ACOG President Pat Evans. We will meet at the visitor center and walk to the organic gardens. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Register/information: 203-736-1053.

ECKANKAR Religion of the Light and Sound of God, invites you to our Worship Service – 10am. Hear inspirational talks and uplifting music to awaken spiritual understanding in everyday life. Free. Eckankar Temple at Rt.66 & Harvest Wood Rd. Middlefield. eckankarct@gmail.com.

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Iyengar Yoga: Twists – 11am-1pm. Twisting poses keep the spine supple and strong, tone organs, and soothe nerves .We will explore ways to find ease in twisting poses. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown. . 860-347-YOGA (9642).

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Reiki II class w/ Anita Jones, RMT – 1pm6pm. Increase your Holy Fire Reiki knowledge and energy. Learn the basic Reiki symbols and distant healing. Placement given. Certificate and manual included. $150. Hamden. Info/Register: 203-415-4791.

Free Community Meals Presented by Master’s Community Meals: Dinner – 4pm-5:30pm. Free.

Open to the public. No RSVP. Donations graciously accepted. Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St, Ansonia. In case of inclement weather, call for updates. The dinner will not be rescheduled.

203-732-7792 or MastersTableMeals.org.

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Jewelry Making: Wire Wrapped Crystal Cages – 6:30pm-8pm. Learn an easy beautiful lotus wire wrapping technique for a stone of your choice.

Tweens and beginners welcome. $30. Advanced Registration. Required. KanduBeads, 116 Elm St, Cheshire. 203-439-8689. KanduBeads.com.

Reiki II Certificate w/RMT, Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 9am-3pm or two 1/2-Days/Eves by request. Receive empowering keys to mentalemotional clarity, balance; support for empathic challenges/relationship healing. Wallingford. $175.

Ask to join our Reiki Share Thurs. 4/13, 6:30-8:30pm $25. Pre-Class Consult/Register: 203-913-3869.

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Homeopathy Study Group: Sponsored by Conn.

Homeopathy – 10:30am-12pm. (Study group every 3rd Saturday). Learn to treat yourself & your family for first aid & acute illness with homeopathy; Prevent use of OTC or prescription meds. North Haven Public Library; Call for info, Dr. Louise Sanchione: 203-320-9158 or email: connecticuthomeopathy@ gmail.com.

Personal Mala Making Class – 11am-12pm.

Learn to make a personal mala Necklace, some of the principals of the mala and finding inner peace through beading. Free w/ $15 purchase. Advanced registration recommended. KanduBeads, 116 Elm St, Cheshire. 203-439-8689. KanduBeads.com.

FREE Reiki clinic w/ Anita Jones, RMT at Thyme & Season – 12pm-3pm. First & 3rd Saturday of Every Month! Enjoy a 10-minute session of Reiki provided by Usui Reiki Master Anita Jones (Tranquil Healing Reiki) and learn about healing energy. No reservation. Thyme & Season Natural Market, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Also, in-store Certified Nutrition Counselor to assist you M-F. Info: 203-407-8128 or 203-415-4791.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16 ART/Master training with Anita Jones, RMT – 9am-5pm. (April 16-18). Become an Usui/Holy Fire II Reiki Master. Increase your skills and techniques.

Learn how to teach each level of Reiki. Three-day workshop. Placements given. Certificate and manual included. $850. Hamden. 203-415-4791.

Community Yoga & Movie Night! – 6:30pm.

(Movie starts at 7:30pm). Join us for gentle yoga and/or the movie: Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things showing people who are striving to live a meaningful life with less.

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

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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. Gayle Franceschetti, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. return2love3@gmail.com. Return2Love.com.

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. $25. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd ,Guilford.

203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilford.com.

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Developing Your Intuition Series – 6:30pm8:30pm. Tap into your innate ability of “knowing.” Thru meditation, sharing and experiential exercises begin to master techniques of accessing your creativity and intuition. 5 Wednesdays. Series $97. Gayle Franceschetti, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. Return2love3@gmail.com, Return2Love.com.

Mindful Healing Meditation w/ RMT/Holistic Coach Diane Esposito – 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Engage in [+] Energy insights; create lasting, healthy transformations, relationships, empowering habits. Experience Aromatherapy & Akashic Record awakenings with the language of EFT Emotional Freedom Tech. $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. What you are looking for has been looking for you. Healing the world one woman at a time. $25.

Central Wallingford. Call Susan to explore/reserve space. 203-645-1230.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Silversmithing Class: Sterling Silver Soldering – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Learn to form and solder your own sterling silver prongs for a piece of sea glass. Newbies welcome. $65 Plus Required Materials Purchase.Advanced Registration Required.

KanduBeads, 116 Elm St, Cheshire. 203-439-8689.

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Assertiveness as Self-Care, a Free Health & Wellness Talk – 7pm. At Thyme & Season presented by Suzanne Sepe, Personal Coach.

Explore kind and honest communication as a means of increasing self-worth and abilities for caring effective relationships with people, food, and you. Thyme & Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Nationally Recognized Islamic Scholar to Speak in Madison – (4/21 - 4/22). Omid Safi, leading Muslim public intellectual and Director of the Duke Islamic Studies Center, will present a 2-day retreat on Rumi and the path of Divine Love. Add your voice. $185 Commuter $265 double $300 single.

For more information: MercyBytheSea.org.

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

PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Reiki I – 9:30am-1pm. Reiki is the science and art of activating, directing and applying natural, universal life energy, to promote energy balancing, healing and wholeness. Includes certificate and materials $125. Gayle Franceschetti, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927, return2love3@gmail.com. Return2Love.com.

Full Pink Moon Hike – 7pm. This full moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon. Enjoy the sounds of spring with our Nature Center guides as we lead you around our wetlands to spot some spring amphibians by the light of the moon. For all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). Fee: $1. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia.

Register/information: 203-736-1053.

Holographic Sound Healing with Randeane Tetu – 7:30pm-8:30pm. Experience how sound used with intention can shift the energy in and around your body to help reestablish physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and well-being. Randeane brings Hathor, Tibetan, Japanese, and Mechizedek healing energies to her work with Quartz Crystal Bowl and voice toning to help you release outworn patterning, balance the energy centers of your body, and stimulate healing at a very deep level. $15. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000.

EnchantedGuilford.com.

Jewelry Making: Jacob’s Ladder ChainClass – 11am-12pm. Learn to make a fluid beaded chain easy to make and oh so fulfilling. Fall in love with chain! Tweens and Beginners Welcome. Free w/ $15 purchase. Advanced registration recommended.

KanduBeads, 116 Elm St, Cheshire. 203-439-8689.

KanduBeads.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Group Past Life Regression – 6:30pm-8-30pm.

Discover reasons for current fears, recurring dreams or personality tendencies. Attendees explore past lives, learn reasons for repeat patterns or why they were born to a certain family. $20. Gayle Franceschetti, 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. 203-265-2927. return2love3@gmail.com. Return2Love.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Donatella’s Online Video Meditation with the New Moon in Taurus! – 7pm-8:15pm EST. Sound Healing and Energy Alignment with Donatella Moltisanti under the Magic of the New Moon! In the Meditation you will be guided with the power of the sound to heal and to tune into the energies that are ready to be transformed and releasing all that doesn’t serve you anymore. Contact Information: https://donatellamoltisanti-newmoon.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Silversmithing Class: Sterling Silver Bezel Setting – 6:30pm-9pm. Learn to make and solder your own bezel for a gemstone cabochon. Bring your silversmithing skills to the next level. $75 Plus required materials purchase. Advanced registration required. KanduBeads, 116 Elm St, Cheshire.

203-439-8689. KanduBeads.com.

A Better Belly: a Free Health & Wellness Talk at Thyme & Season – 7pm. presented by Dr. Lindsay Ronshagen, ND. Learn to make informed individual decisions on the use of nutritional, botanical, and physical medicine in treating a variety of gastro-intestinal conditions.

Thyme & Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden.

ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 HU chant – 7pm. (Every 4th Friday). Singing HU can open your heart to God’s love and transform your life. It can help you experience more divine love, joy, and spiritual freedom.

Free. Eckankar Temple, Rt. 66, Middlefield. eckankarct@gmail.org. CT-Eckankar.org.

Manifest with your Dreams: Planting the Seeds with Sherry Puricelli – 7pm-8:30pm.Want your dreams to help you achieve your soul’s purpose?

Just as we plant seeds in Spring to grow gardens of nourishment and beauty, we can use our dreams to sow the seeds of guidance, clarity, and purpose in our lives. In this fun, interactive workshop we will practice techniques to ask for help from our dreams and to take action on them! Join us and manifest your dreams! $20. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. Enchanted Guilford.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Hanumanasana & Standing Splits Yoga Workshop – A playful and challenging workshop exploring elements of strength, elongation and courage. $35-42. Breathing Room Yoga Center, 817 Chapel St, New Haven. 203-562-LOVE. BreathingRoomCT.com.

A Day of Mindfulness: Reduce Stress, Live Fully – 9:30am-3:30pm. In a safe and relaxed atmosphere, we will practice a variety of guided mindfulness meditation practices, Led by Jerry Silbert a physician who has been teaching mindfulness at Mercy by the Sea for over 20 years. $50, includes program and lunch. For information: MercyBytheSea.org.

Retreat: Explore Creation and the Creator – 9:30am-3:30pm. Join us on this spring retreat day offering time and space to explore how we experience God in our lives. $60 inc program, materials, lunch. Led by Marion Williams, pastoral counselor and spiritual director. For information: MercyBytheSea.org.

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Earth Day Celebration – 10am-4pm. Enjoy plantings, hikes, live animals, environmental exhibitors and a special guest. This year storyteller Leslie Elias will create masks for $5 with families and then perform the Iroquois creation myth. Hear an Audubon biologist present the 2016 Bird Habitat Assessment findings for the Nature Center property.

All ages welcome. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Register/information: 203-736-1053.

Jewelry Making: 3 Stranded Tiered Necklace Class – 11am-12pm. Make a 3 stranded necklace as sweet as a May breeze or as wild as a July storm it’s up to you! Tweens and Beginners Welcome. Free w/ $15 purchase. Advanced registration recommended.

KanduBeads, 116 Elm S, Cheshire. 203-439-8689.

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YogaSpirit 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Info Session – 2pm-4pm. Have you felt the pull to teach the art of yoga to others? Are you trying to deepen your practice and gain insight into yogic philosophy and spiritual principles? Learn how you can nourish your body, mind and spirit through practical yoga applications and technique as you become a skilled and inspired yoga teacher. FREE. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden.

203-287-2277. YourCommunityYoga.com.

Violet Flame Workshop with Jennifer Tung – 7pm-8:30pm. Learn the technique of Violet Flame utilizing visualization and decrees to calm and heal through forgiveness and self-love. The benefits are mental and physical wellness, helping raise your vibration to allow self-trust to improve intuition and clairvoyance. $20. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford 203-453-4000.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Iyengar Yoga for Scoliosis – 1:30pm-4pm.

Students will practice traditional yoga poses that lengthen and strengthen the back as they help to balance the spine’s irregularities. Individual needs are addressed. No yoga experience necessary.

Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown.

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

Free Community Meals Presented by Master’s Community Meals: Dinner – 4pm-5:30pm. Free.

Open to the public. No RSVP. Donations graciously accepted. Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St, Ansonia. In case of inclement weather, call for updates. The dinner will not be rescheduled.

203-732-7792 or MastersTableMeals.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 4 Hypo-Thyroidism: a Free Health & Wellness Talk at Thyme & Season – 7pm. Presented by Dr. Matthew Robinson, ND. Here’s everything you need to know about diagnosis and treatment of a low functioning thyroid – hypo-thyroidism. Thyme & Season, 3040 Whitney Ave, Rt. 10, Mt. Carmel section of Hamden.

ThymeAndSeasonNaturalMarket.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 Free Reiki at Thyme & Season – 12pm-3pm. Tranquil Healing Reiki provided by Usui Reiki Master Anita Jones. First & 3rd Saturday of Every Month!

Free Session, No reservation. Thyme & Season Natural Market, 3040 Whitney Ave, Hamden. Also, in-store Certified Nutrition Counselor to assist you M-F. 203-407-8128.

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EFT Emotional Freedom Technique w/RMTHolistic Coach Diane Esposito – By appt. 7 Days/ week. Phone/In-Person. Relax, refresh w/take-home techniques and insights to “release stress/pain”, heal and expand free-spiritedness. Wallingford.

Register/Complimentary Pre-Session questions: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

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.

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

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.

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.

Monday Night Trail Run – 5:30pm-6:30pm. This is a call to all of the runners who want something that is out of the ordinary! Ranger Dan will lead you through our 156 acre network of trails, while you burn off the weekend’s extra calories. . Wear appropriate footwear. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

Iyengr Yoga Fundamentals & Level I – 6pm-7:15pm. Begin or refine your yoga practice as you safely learn how optimal alignment makes you stronger, more flexible, and more emotionally stable. Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown.

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.

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Family Organic Garden Program – 3:30-5pm.

(4/18-6/27). ANC will lead fun, family-friendly activities in our organic garden. Learn about growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Dress appropriately; keep in mind you will get water and/ or soil on your clothing. FREE, with the potential to take home fresh local produce! Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Register/information: 203-736-1053.

Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method w/Susan Sandel – 3:45pm-4:45pm. (No class on April 4). 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.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 6:30pm. (5 Week Series). Learn to find ease and comfort in every day movements related to neck and shoulders $50/5 weeks. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Call Carol 203-415-8666. info@massage2movement.com.

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.

Yoga/Pilates – 5;15pm. Yoga All Levels – 6:30pm7:30pm. Vinyasa Style Yoga with a Slow Flow Adaptable Yoga for All Levels of Experience. $19 Drop-in or $45 Monthly Unlimited Yoga Pass for New Students. Life Full Yoga, 20 Wall St, Madison.

203-350-3616. LifeFullYoga.com.

FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL SUNDAY, APRIL 23 10am-6pm Food Trucks, crafters, vendors, music, performances, workshops, kids crafts and more!

Featuring eco-friendly, upcycled, organic, recycled and all natural products!

FREE ADMISSION with a non-perishable food item donation for each attendee.

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Meditation – 7pm-8pm. 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-MeditationCenter/events.

Join to learn about our training program and sample delicious food made by our students, sip tasty tea, go on a foray, hear a garden talk and more.

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.

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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: MECA, 28 Washington Ave, North Haven. Info: 860-301-6433. tmiarts.com.

wednesday WHAT WOULD THE HIGHEST GOOD HAVE TO SAY TO YOU ... If you could hear them? – Hear them speak: Archangels, Your Spirit, Nature Spirits, Your Spirit Guide, people who have passed on. Christie, a clear intuitive, and her Spirit Guide, Great Bear can make this happen for you. For more information or an appointment, call 203-481-8827.

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.

Stony Creek Yoga for Stress Relief – 5:45pm7pm. Classes led by Gina Macdonald MA, LPC. Sessions include breathing techniques, yoga poses and relaxation techniques. Emphasis on movement, flow and release of tension.. Beginning yoga experience recommended along wit loose clothing and a yoga mat. Newcomers please arrive early. $10/ session. Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd, Stony Creek. Contact Gina: 203-710-6665.

Weekly Meditation Circle –6pm. Please join our weekly circle. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or new to your practice this circle will be sure to serve you. Investment $10. Healing Room, 70 Wall St, Madison. 203-245-5137. HealingRoomllc.com.

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

(April 5 & 19). Information about loss and grief.

Facilitated open discussion. Bridges, 949 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, For information or brochure: Cody-White Funeral Home, 203-874-0268 or Facilitator Cynthia Dodd, M. Div, 203-878-6365 ext 344.

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.

thursday 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.

All Levels Ropes Yoga – 10am-11am. 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). YogaInMiddletown.com.

seasoned Hatha Yoga instructor and practitioner, Pam Mellitz, will lead us into a healthier lifestyle through stretching, breath control and gentle exercise. The full 1.5 hour classes require a mat or thick towel; dress for easy movement. Class is limited to 12 students. $7 per class. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Call Pam to preregister: 203-736-1053.

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.

Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:30pm-7:30pm. (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.

Meditation – 7pm-8pm. 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-MeditationCenter/events.

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.

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.

EnchantedGuilfordct.com.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Ongoing weekly class – 10:30am-11:30am.

When you bring awareness to all of your day to day activities, you begin to slow down, breathe and appreciate each moment. For one hour you will be guided through a simple yet powerful series of movements that align and relax the body.

Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Carol Meade: 203-415-8666. info@massage2movement.com.

Karmic Community Classes Spring Special –6:30pm-7:30pm. Donations plus proceeds go to Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, serving 6,000 abused adults and children annually. $10/class & bring a friend to class for free with donation of tampons or pads! Breathing Room Yoga Center, 817 Chapel St, New Haven.

203-562-LOVE. BreathingRoomCT.com.

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saturday Akashic Record or Angelic Reading w/RMT, Diane Esposito – By Appt. 7 Days/week. Phone/ In-Person. Ask empowering questions, awaken to signs, receive loving messages/guidance from masters, teachers, loved ones, angels/guides.

Develop spiritual senses. Wallingford. Register: 203-913-3869. PersonalHarmonyandHealth.com.

Yoga All Levels – 9am-10am. Vinyasa Style Yoga with a Slow Flow Adaptable Yoga for All Levels of Experience. $19 Drop-in or $45 Monthly Unlimited Yoga Pass for New Students. Life Full Yoga, 20 Wall St, Madison. 203-350-3616. LifeFullYoga.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.

Yoga for Depression & Anxiety – 11:30am12:30pm. (6-week series). Learn gentle yoga forms, breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation to manage symptoms. No yoga experience necessary. Instructor: Ellen McNally. 6-weeks $72 (preregistration required) or drop in $17 per class. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden.

Register: 203-287-2277.

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.

Karmic Community Classes Spring Special –4:30pm-5:30pm. Donations plus proceeds go to Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, serving 6,000 abused adults and children annually. $10/class & bring a friend to class for free with donation of tampons or pads! Breathing Room Yoga Center, 817 Chapel St, New Haven.

203-562-LOVE. BreathingRoomCT.com.

classifieds ALS SUPPORT THE ALS ASSOCIATION CONNECTICUT CHAPTER – Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through research & advocacy while empowering people w/Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives w/compassionate care & support. 4 Oxford Road, Unit D4. Milford. 203-874-5050. WebCT.alsa.org.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BHcare – A state-licensed, non-profit behavioral health care provider serving Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and Shoreline communities. It provides comprehensive behavioral health, prevention and domestic violence services to improve the lives & health of individuals, families and communities. 203-736-2601. bhcare.org.

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.

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.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT CONNECTICUT CHAPTER, AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION – Mission: “To Ease the Burden, To Find A Cure” for those w/Parkinson’s Disease & their caregivers in CT. Education, support & socialization. 860-2489200, ctapda.org.

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.

INTUITIVE READINGS AT ENCHANTED INTUITIVE READINGS AT ENCHANTED DAILY – 11am-3pm. Akashic, Angel, Aura, Clairvoyant, Goddess, Mediumship, Runes, Tarot, Tea Leaf Readings offered from eight world-class intuitives and masters. $1/minute. Enchanted 1250 Boston Post Rd ,Guilford. 203-453-4000. For more information and a schedule of who is available each day visit EnchantedGuilfordCT.com.

Women’s Wellness Plus: Mind-Body-Spirit May’s Natural Awakenings will focus on New Haven’s businesses that work with women to embrace their health and wellness needs.

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ALLERGIES ADVANCED ALLERGY RELIEF OF CT Anne Mitchell, ND North Haven and West Hartford Offices 203-239-3400 aarct.com

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE NUTRITIONIST JAY WOLKOFF, MS

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Integrative Nutrition Solutions 93 Wedgewood Drive, Waterbury, CT 203-753-2274 Integrative.Nutrition.Solution@gmail.com WinsNutrition.com

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 34.

Comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle support based upon the principles of integrative and functional medicine. This includes a dietary intervention that takes into consideration biochemical individuality, cultural and lifestyle needs, budgetary constraints, conventional and functional medical labs, and the appropriate application of high quality herbs, botanical extracts, and supplements.

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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 34.

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

Educational Consultant Lisa@onejoyconsulting.com North Haven, CT 203-804-0024

As you begin or grow your Mindfulness Practice, are you searching for fun and effective ways to bring Mindfulness Tools to the children in your life? You already know the well-being benefits of reduced stress and anxiety while improving sleep, self-esteem, and relaxation.

Now learn Tools to easily incorporate within your daily routine that calm and focus both adults and children. Call Today, to reserve your complimentary 30-min phone consultation. Services available remotely or in-person.

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.

Chiropractic, craniosacral, myofascial and acupressure are among the therapies Dr. Healy uses. Generally, no single cure exists as disease and dysfunction typically involve multiple areas of the body. The goal of any therapy—physical, chemical, or emotional—is to improve function; a combination of therapies typically yields the best results. See ad on page 35.

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ROOTS RISING ALCHEMY

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HEMORRHOID TREATMENT A LIFE CENTER

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HOLISTIC DENTIST MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT

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LIFE COACHING MASTERY, LLC

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Free 30-min phone consultation. In-person at Jiiva Center of Stratford.

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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, ElectroDermal 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 23.

PAIN MANAGEMENT THE LIFE CENTER

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AHBHS helps with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Obesity, agarophobia, domestic violence, ADD, ADHD and anger management. Phone,internet,skype and office sessions. Evening and weekend hours are available. Most insurance accepted, including Medicaid, Medicare and Husky.

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Whether it’s structural, inflammatory, or related to injury, there are options that can significantly improve or eliminate your pain naturally. Here at The Life Center, we identify the pattern and employ a number of therapies such as Gua sha, Massage therapy, Bowen, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Botanical Medicine, Emotional, MindBody Medicine, Egoscue exercises, Laser therapy, nutritional supplements, and dietary changes to manage pain. We are not interested in covering pain up but fixing it and to helping you to understand it.

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Combining an array of natural therapies that have been used since ancient times with today’s technology, Salt of the Earth Spa provides a sanctuary for deep transformations, healing and grounding for Mind, Body and Spirit. See ad on page 9.

WEIGHT LOSS A LIFE CENTER

Dr. Jenna Henderson 2 Broadway, North Haven, CT 1007 Farmington Ave, Suite 7A, West Hartford, CT 203-239-3400 info@thelifecenterofCT.com TheLifeCenterofct.com Medically supervised weight loss program. Get off the dieting merry-go-round and F I N A L LY a c h i e v e y o u r ideal weight. We offer a whole foods diet, individualized nutrition, emotional eating support, meal planning and weight loss coaching. COVERED BY MOST INSURANCES. See ad on page 13.

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WEST HAVEN

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STAIRWAY 2 HEAVEN Holistic Center

WOODBRIDGE

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