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Here we are in the high tides of summer, enjoying the warmth and the ebb and flow of mother natures hot days and stormy nights. As you make time to enjoy the summer and the freedoms it has to offer, I would like for you to take the time to get out to a park, kick your shoes off and connect with the earth we walk on, inspired by the article Barefootin’: It Grounds Us, on page 22. With the hustle and bustle we face on city streets running through crowds of people, up and down subway stairs, how many times do we make the time to take our shoes off and reap the earth’s energy for wellness in an outdoor place that will allow us to do so? Our feet are such an important part of our human structure and we need to let them have ample free time out of shoes and heels to be who they are in their natural state and connect with the ground. When you do put you shoes back on, you may want to step out to the many health and wellness events that are listed in our magazine this month, or schedule a visit to connect deeper with mother nature at wellnessretreatsny.com, see page 9 and our calendar of events for more details on pages 28-29.

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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.

20 IMPROVING IMMUNITY

Natural Ways to Keep Kids Well

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26 COME BACK

TO YOUR SENSES

A Childlike Spirit Shows the Way

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Patients Ask...

I have always had a delicate digestive system, but this fall is 10 times worse than usual. I have been bloated, running to the bathroom with diarrhea and enduring severe stomach pains.

Please help!

If your doctor has ruled out a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection, your symptoms may be due to a flare up of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). For people who suffer from this subtype of IBS marked by diarrhea (more than 76% of whom are undiagnosed), the surge in serotonin and histamine levels that occurs as a result of a sensitivity to a particular irritant negatively impacts intestinal movement. Researchers are still investigating why this occurs but it is clear that the result is extreme bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

To decrease your risk of IBS Symptoms, you should limit your intake of hot beverages and spicy foods, which provoke serotonin release. For extra support, I like to use a probiotic, usually the one rich in Bacillus coagulans. In a recent study in Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, this strain was shown to normalize micro flora and reduce IBS-related diarrhea, pain and bloat within six weeks. I also like a supplement we carry by Natural Clinician called Clinical Digestion which has Milk Thistle Extract, L-glutamine, Turmeric Root, and Quercetin to help quell the gastrointestinal over reactivity of the IBS.

Another extremely effective tool in dealing with IBS is Hypnosis. It has been shown to control most of the disabling symptoms in large randomized trials in the US and abroad. We are pleased to offer all of the above therapies at DTP Longevity Institute and hope that you won’t be shy to ask for help.

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Ouch! These underarm pimples are so painful.

About a week ago, I noticed a big red painful pimple on my armpit. I have been bathing morning and night, but it hasn’t gone away.

Then this morning I noticed another one.

What’s going on here?

I suspect those red bumps are actually boils, which crop up when staphylococcus bacteria infects hair follicles and skin tissue. The underarm area is susceptible to infection due to friction, shaving (which can break skin to allow bacteria entry) and sweat (which encourages bacteria to breed). While boils are more common in people with suppressed immune systems, these painful bumps can also occur in perfectly healthy people. I see many presenting in my office with boils on their backs as well as on the buttock area. The good news is that most boils disappear with home treatment. Just soak a washcloth in warm salt water (add 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 quart of warm water) and apply to the affected area for 10 minutes three-four times daily. The boils should rupture and drain within several days, after which you can apply a thin film of antibiotic ointment two-three times daily. To prevent future boils from forming try turmeric powder. We just love that turmeric, don’t we? Drinking a daily glass of warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder is proven to ward off bacterial skin infections. The credit goes to the spice’s curcumin, which has anti-bacterial as well as anti-inflammatory properties. I also use autohemotherapy, hundreds years old folk therapy, to strengthen the immune system to help handle the boils. It involves autologous transfer of one’s own blood to a different site on one’s body. This creates a profound activation of macrophages, which are immune system’s scavengers of inflammatory particles and debris. A typical course consists of 10 autohemotherapy treatments, one day apart. To inquire about this or any other western or holistic therapy, feel free to call us at 212-580-0900 to schedule a consultation for your particular needs.

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newsbriefs Learn Angelically Guided Energy Healing in the Northeast

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ou can learn to find joy, live your life and help others do the same. The Lightworkers Healing Method (LHM) is an Angelically guided energy healing system with an exceptional goal: to align us with our soul’s life purpose. It improves the present by working with past and future lives in a uniquely powerful process. LHM applies to any arena of life: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, and interpersonal issues. Nothing is off limits.

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Men and women of all ages can learn to BE who their soul came here to be, live the life they came here to live, and help others do the same.

Lynn explains that channeling Divine healing is not a gift; it is a teachable, learnable skill. She invites healers and serious spiritual seekers to the LHM website at www. lightworkersmethod.com to take a freely shared Introductory Class, and then welcomes you to take the upcoming workshops in the Northeast. Course credits available.

International Healer Making Way in US

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ypsy Niyan, renowned spiritual intuitive featured in international media is now settling in the US. She has been featured on television, radio, magazines and newspapers in the UK, New Zealand and South Africa, and recently spoke on a US based radio station. She became renowned for her work on serial killers in South Africa. Gypsy has settled in the US, fulfilling her dream of living close to her beloved children and grandchildren. Gypsy comes from Welsh ancestry and has worked as a spiritual intuitive for 45 years. She sees pictures in “her head”, in color, and “sees” everything pertaining to her client either face to face or over the phone. She gets calls from all over the country and the world. She describes crime scenes and perpetrators in detail when “reading” for detectives. She grew up in Zimbabwe. She and her children left there in an army convoy during the war, and settled in South Africa. Gypsy has lived in the UK, NZ and other African countries. She does not question her natural spiritual abilities. “In my prayers I say, Thank you God for my gift. I don’t question it nor doubt it. Please bless and protect me so that nothing bad comes to me or from me”, states Gypsy. She is currently busy writing a booklet titled “Angels, Miracles, Dreams and Things”, based on her own amazing experiences.

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Wash & Wear

How to Green Everyone’s Wardrobe Every fall, even with back-to-school sales, buying clothes can be costly for families.

Also, new togs take a toll on the planet: Most common synthetic fabrics are petroleumbased; and according to the Sustainable Cotton Project (SustainableCotton.org), 25 percent of all insecticides applied in this country, including known carcinogens, are used to grow cotton.

Perceived as a disposable commodity, garments purchased for growing children are typically discarded after serving only a fraction of their useful life, while teens dismiss outfits when fashions change. Adults often have closets full of items from when they weighed less.

Here are 10 commonsense ways to redress the problem and lighten the family’s ecological footprint.

Wash only as needed. Avoid wasting energy and water by washing clothing only when it’s dirty, rather than after a single gentle wearing; then drip- or line-dry.

Go unisex for tots. Siblings can wear family hand-me-downs and share basic items like shirts and pants.

Share. Family members, friends and neighbors can swap perfectly wearable fashions when they tire of them.

Help strangers. Charitable nonprofits, detailed on websites like DressForSuccess.org (women’s business attire) OneWorldRunning.com (athletic gear sent to developing countries)

and SalvationArmyUSA.org (caring for the homeless), all have on-the-ground networks in place to redistribute goods.

Give it back. Some brands take back and recycle their products. Nike (NikeReuseAShoe.com), for instance, repurposes any brand of worn-out athletic shoes in the making of new sports facilities.

Shop where you drop. When dropping off donated clothing and other items at a thrift or resale store, walk inside and see what’s for sale.

Read labels before purchasing. Some clothes require more maintenance that isn’t eco-friendly, such as special detergents, ironing or even dry cleaning, which typically uses toxic perchloroethylene (PERC)— unless it’s a green cleaning process.

Look for alternatives. Clothing made from organic, low-impact or recycled materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo and recycled fibers, is available in stores and online.

Dress casually. Dress suits for men and women require dry cleaning, so whenever possible, leave such fine attire in the closet.

Buy the good stuff. Brand names often live up to their advertising. Prestigious trademarks often get that way by producing better-made, more durable clothing and also protecting their image by avoiding exploitive practices. Check them out online via third-party evaluators.

Source: Adapted from BigGreenPurse.com.

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Why Folk Remedies Rock

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hat do white tea, witch hazel and rose extract— long used as natural aids for preserving youth and well-being—have in common? They all possess potential health and beauty properties that could be simply too good to ignore, say scientists from London’s Kingston University. The researchers, working in collaboration with British beauty brand Neal’s Yard Remedies, tested 21 plant extracts and discovered that their naturally occurring substances may offer new treatments to block the progression of inflammation. The findings are promising as potential treatments for aging skin, as well as more serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular and pulmonary problems.

Using human cells as their model, the researchers applied three different concentrations of white tea (freeze-dried powder), witch hazel (dried herb) and rose extract (in a medicinal tincture) to see what effect the mixtures might have on suppressing the rogue enzymes and oxidants that play key roles in cellular inflammation and aging. All three remedies were remarkably effective in keeping inflammation in check.

Whenever inflammation starts—whether as a simple cut to a finger, exposure to the sun, chemicals or pollutants, or irritation due to an arthritic joint—the body begins to produce a protein compound called interleukin 8 that exacerbates the process. The three substances tested appear to successfully interfere with this.

White tea displayed the most marked results.

Elderberry Elixir: Backyard Medicine Chest

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ew research is turning up another natural remedy to mend what ails us.

Native to both North America and Europe and historically appreciated by Hippocrates as “nature’s medicine chest,” elderberries are especially rich in antioxidants, putting them near the top of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) list. Both the flowers and fruit are used to make tea, juice, wine, preserves and nutraceutical products to treat a variety of ills.

International herbalist James Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy, recognizes the elderberry’s age-old reputation as a remedy for viral infections and for treating cough, flu and tonsillitis. It’s even being studied for its activity against HIV and for regulating blood sugar.

Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are examining its potential for preventing strokes and prostate cancer, reducing inflammation and boosting resistance to infectious diseases. They’re set to host the first International Symposium on the Elderberry, from June 9 to 14, 2013.

Terry Durham, a farmer and conservationist in Ashland, Missouri, describes elderberries—which are typically harvested in late August through early September—as “the superfruit in our own backyard.”

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Dried Plums Keep Bones Healthy

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hen it comes to improving bone health in postmenopausal women—and people of all ages, for that matter—eating dried plums is a simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis, reports a Florida State University researcher. “During my career, I have tested numerous fruits, including figs, dates, strawberries and raisins, and none of them come anywhere close to having the effect on bone density that dried plums, or prunes, have,” says Bahram H. Arjmandi, The Florida State University’s Margaret A. Sitton Professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences.

Arjmandi and his colleagues tested two groups of postmenopausal women over a 12-month period. The first group of 55 women consumed 100 grams of dried plums (about 10 prunes) each day, while the second, control group of 45 women ate 100 grams of dried apples. All participants also received daily doses of calcium (500 milligrams) and vitamin D (400 international units).

The group that consumed dried plums had significantly higher bone mineral density in the ulna (one of two long bones in the forearm) and spine, compared with the group that ate dried apples. According to Arjmandi, this was due in part to the ability of dried plums to suppress the rate of bone resorption, or breakdown, which tends to exceed the rate of new bone growth as people age.

Training Helps Bust Teacher Burnout

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eaching is tough, and teachers that stick with the profession have higher than average rates of stress and burnout than most other college-educated workers. A new study published by the journal Emotion explores how Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB), a training approach that combines Buddhist practices of meditation and compassion with education drawn from Western psychology about emotion, can help. Teachers that participated in an eight-week CEB program showed a strong drop in feelings of depression and an increase in positive states of mind.

Cheap Bling is Bad News

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esearch from the Ecology Center, a nonprofit environmental organization, discloses that more than half of low-cost metal adult and children’s jewelry contain large amounts of toxic chemicals, including lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium and chlorine (from polyvinyl chloride, or PVC). The report notes that these chemicals have been linked in animal and some human studies to acute allergies and long-term health impacts such as birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity and cancer. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, young children should not be given or allowed to play with cheap metal jewelry, especially when unsupervised.

Source: HealthyStuff.org

Mom’s Diet Can Boost Baby’s Immunity

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hat a new mom eats during her pregnancy affects her unborn baby’s immunity, especially vis-a-vis allergies, reports new research in The Journal of Physiology. The research found that if a mother’s diet contains a certain group of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as those found in fish, walnut oil or flaxseed, the baby’s gut develops differently. These substances are thought to improve the way gut immune cells respond to bacteria and foreign substances, making the baby less likely to suffer from allergies.

Less Sleep Means Lower Grades

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esearch presented in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the 25th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, suggests that poor sleep hygiene is associated with a lower grade-point average, both in high school and college. This can be prevented, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, by cultivating habits and behaviors that promote healthy sleep, such as establishing a relaxing bedtime routine and avoiding ingesting caffeine during the afternoon and at night.

Walking + Texting = Forgetting

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alking on a cell phone or texting might have an unexpectedly troubling downside. Researchers at Stony Brook University, in New York, studied young people that were texting while walking and discovered that they walked slower, veered off course more and experienced decreased working memory.

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

No GMOs

Stop Monsanto’s Attacks on Safe Food Laws Beyond continuing its well-documented opposition to genetically modified (GMO) labeling laws in order to protect its corporate interests, Monsanto has recently launched aggressive backdoor attacks on organic and non-GMO farmers and consumers. The corporation’s rider attached to the U.S. House of Representatives’ 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill would allow planting of new genetically engineered (GE) crops—even when courts rule that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved them illegally.

Now, Monsanto has slipped an even more dangerous provision, HR 872, into the house version of the Farm Bill. This so-called Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act would stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from reviewing new and expanded uses of pesticides (often caused by the introduction of herbicide-resistant GMO crops) and require the USDA to approve GE crops easier and faster.

Most GMO crops have been genetically engineered to withstand spraying with herbicides whose toxic ingredients remain in the plants and then enter the environment and food chain. The American Academy of Environmental Medicine links GMO foods with adverse health effects, and the President’s Cancer Panel Report advises against choosing foods grown with pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers.

Join with millions of other concerned consumers and national organizations, such as the Organic Consumers Association, Center for Food Safety, United Farm Workers, American Public Health Association, Sierra Club, Rainforest Action Network and Institute for Responsible Technology, to safeguard our food supply and environment. Tell Congress to remove Monsanto’s toxic provisions.

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Want Not, Waste Not

The New York Times estimates that 78 million dogs produce more than 10.6 million tons of dung annually.

To tackle the growing problem of unhygienic doggie doo-doo, about which USA Today reports, “At some beaches, dogs help raise bacteria levels so high that visitors must stay out of the water,” operators of Allan H. Treman Marine State Park, in Ithaca, New York, started a project in 2009 to compost the waste in its dog park.

Plastic bags that don’t decompose easily end up in landfills, so park officials began placing cornbased, compostable bags in dispensers. A local company, Cayuga Compost, picks up the waste weekly for processing and deposits it into a pile mixed with yard and wood waste at a nearby composting site.

In 18 months, the company composted 12 tons of dog waste from the park. Lab tests have shown that the compost is pathogen-free and has a high-nutrient profile that is perfect for flowers, shrubs and trees. Cayuga Program Manager Mark Whiting calls it a great example of upcycling—taking something that is otherwise considered worthless and turning it into a product with higher value.

Note: ZeroWasteUSA.com and similar entities provide complete sustainable systems for pet waste disposal; biodegradable bags are widely available at retail.

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The Ancient Art and Science of

PRANIC HEALING

by Marilag Mendoza

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ranic healing is a “no-touch, no-drug” therapy that deals with the invisible energy body, or aura, to heal the visible physical body. The term “pranic” stems from the Sanskrit word “prana,” which means “life force.” In simple terms, “pranic” means energy, that which gives life. Master Choa Kok Sui, the founder of modern pranic healing, made the ancient art into a healing technology. Pranic healing can now be learned by everyone as a tool to improve their lives.

It complements all forms of modern medicine and also offers solutions to our daily problems.

In our fast-paced and ever-evolving lifestyle, we have often felt the need to grow our physical, mental and emotional abilities to keep up. Humanity suffers from numerous problems and challenges, which Sui has categorized into four spheres: Health. Why do we have various health problems, some of which do not seem to have any solutions?

According to Sui, every health problem occurs first in the energy body or aura before it gets in to the physical body. Diseased or dirty energy comes to the aura first before it manifests as pain or disease in the physical body. Small ailments such as colds, coughs or minor cuts and bruises heal by themselves. It happens because the body has an innate ability to heal itself.

For addressing other diseases such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, migraines or high blood pressure, pranic healers heal the energy body or the aura to get relief and a cure.

Relationships. How is it that we have difficulty in maintaining loving relationships with our families, relatives, colleagues and friends?

Relationships are usually affected by stress. Everybody knows that we have stress but what we do not know is that stress is an energy that affects the aura. Stress is an example of an emotion that we do not see but we feel it. There are numerous stress reduction therapies such as breathing exercises, yoga and running, but we need to understand that when stress happens, the aura gets dirty. Pranic healing offers instant

techniques that can remove this stress energy from the aura.

Wealth. Everyone wants to be prosperous and successful in their business and careers. Why do some people achieve this and others struggle?

Financially, most people are struggling and want to know concrete solutions. When the aura gets dirty, it reduces the ability to make correct decisions and be confident. A clean, clear aura helps us to be confident and make proper decisions. The aura affects the condition of the mind and the ability to make money in challenging environments and be a winner in most conditions.

Happiness. Every human being has a strong desire to contribute and serve the society but they do not know how to do it. We constantly look for peace and happiness or meaning in life. Do we have a solution for this spiritual emptiness?

Spiritually, most of us believe in some Supreme Power, whom we may call God. If we have a full grasp of our energy body, we will understand that there is a presence of God within each one of us. Spiritually, when we help and transform the lives of others, it gives us great satisfaction. We have heard of evolution of the soul and also whether we have a pre-determined destiny or a free will to make our own destiny.

An Energy Wellness Expo, featuring pranic healing, will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 18 and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 19 in New York City. The event is co-sponsored by The Center for Pranic Healing, in Lyndhurst, and Safe Horizon, a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy and support to victims of crime and abuse throughout New York City. A portion of the proceeds will go to Safe Horizon.

Cost: $20 online in advance; $25 at the door. Location: The Roosevelt Hotel, 45 E. 45th St., New York City. For more information, call 877-787-3792 or visit EnergyWellnessExpo.com.

Marilag Mendoza is a master pranic healer at The Center for Pranic Healing. For more information, visit PranicHealingUSA.com. See ad on page 5. natural awakenings

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Does Your Family Have the Guts for Health?

When we say the word, “gut”, we think of the inner workings of something, a reference to courage or, more literally, our intestines. But how often do you think of the immune system, brain health or nutrient absorption?

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met with three of our Family Medicine physicians to come up with 4 ways that you and your family can upgrade your “guts” for better health for your whole body, all year round.

Detox - “When your intestines are caked with undigested food, unfriendly bacteria and toxins that have yet to be eliminated, your body can’t absorb and use the vital nutrients in even the healthiest of diets,” explains Dr. Kamau Kokayi, our senior staff physician who practices holistic family medicine.

It’s startling to note that you could be preparing all organic, local, fresh foods for your family – the best that money can buy – and it may not get absorbed if you haven’t cleansed your digestive system recently.

Probiotics - “Almost everyone can benefit from adding friendly bacteria to their digestive system. Doing this helps whole-body immunity year-round,” says Dr. Vivian DeNise, our holistic pediatrician. She is a huge fan of probiotics for the whole family. Probiotics are relatively inexpensive and easy to add to the daily routine for everyone – from powdered formulas that can be mixed in to milk for babies to chewable pills or capsules. These days, there are probiotics that do not need to be refrigerated, which is good news if you’re traveling or “on the go”.

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By Rashmi Gulati, MD Medical Director, Patients Medical

Eat healthy food in sensible portions - “Focus on vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy proteins in several small meals throughout the day. Help your children learn healthy eating habits while they are young,” advises Dr. Thomas Goforth, one of our Family Medicine physicians. Overloading your family’s plate with junk food or too many low-quality, processed foods is a ticket not only to poor gut health, but many other health challenges as well, including Diabetes Type 2, obesity, heart disease and fatigue.

Relax - There is a strong link between our brains and guts.

For instance, when you get nervous, you may notice you have a tight feeling in your belly. Or when you eat a big, unhealthy meal full of poor quality fats or processed carbs, your brain may feel foggy. I recommend that all of my patients have a daily stress-relieving practice. I like to meditate each morning before my daughters awake. I have patients who practice yoga or go for walks. For some, going to the gym and working out is a release. Or simply try spending time doing your favorite hobby such as art, music, dancing or playing a sport. Chronic stress acts the same as any other toxin in your system. It challenges even the healthiest of digestive systems and makes it more susceptible to upsets, imbalances and diseases such as Irritable Bowel Disease.

Are you ready to get your family’s guts in gear? If you’re preparing for the school year and want to get off to a good start with a family physician who can partner with you yearround on your family’s wellness needs, we have a variety of excellent physicians to meet your needs.

Get $25 off your office visit with one of our out-of-network medical doctors at Patients Medical before August 31st, 2012.

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Wake Up to Your Life Michael Mongno, Ph.D

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here are times in life when it occurs to us that our lives haven’t quite turned out the way we might have planned. In our twenties, everything is new and we’re getting to know ourselves. The next decade is where we have the opportunity to live out who we are, test ourselves, and find out what we’re made of. By this time we’ve usually chosen partners, pursued careers, and have had enough fulfillments to know what we need to be happy.

However for some, in our middle to late thirties, we find that things haven’t unfolded the way we might have hoped, despite our best intentions and committed efforts.

We start to feel like it’s time for a change and that our life needs to take another direction. It’s important to take some time to figure out what we really want for ourselves and take a more active role in manifesting our destinies.

Up until then it’s seemed as though life just sort of happened, which is of course true, but now we’ve seen that years have slipped by, almost in a blink. We’re now in our middle years and no longer have the luxury of allowing life to continue to unfold according to old default patterns, unconscious survival strategies, or the ruts we might find ourselves in. If we really want to we can re-set our minds and begin to visualize how we really desire our lives to be and set some new forces into motion so as to begin to truly create the life of our dreams.

That’s where we can start -- with dreaming. As children it was okay to daydream but as adults it seems unheard of, who really has that kind of time? Start with some dreaming outside of the box, if you could do anything, anywhere, with anyone, what would that look like?

Let your mind run free, outside of the grid of obligations and have tos and the ways we think we’re supposed to be.

It may be helpful to find some support for this new freer way of thinking/being, perhaps with a therapist, life coach, or therapy group where you can get a clearer sense of who you are. Basically it’s a time to redefine yourself and to discover what you want most out of life, to really create a new template for your future.

I made such a change for myself after my marriage ended (a natural time for a life transition). After leaving an earlier career to pursue a spiritual path, I found myself

back at square one with not as much of a destination in mind combined with few useable skills. I was in my late 30s and was literally starting from the ground up. I got a job with my friend’s company, The Baker, delivering bread, which entailed very long hours of very hard and unfulfilling work. Doing this to survive, I soon began to realize that much of what I learned on my spiritual and therapy path could perhaps be used to help others on their journeys. I began by taking some classes part time and through some synchronicity, discovered a way to train to become a Gestalt therapist. A few years later, with enough experience under my belt I used all of my previous marketing skills to begin building a full time private practice in Manhattan, while continuing on to earn a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and then a Doctorate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

The rest is history, except for now my life is nothing like my past; it is now so much more rewarding, abundant, and fuller in absolutely every way.

If and when you find yourself at a place in your life where you’re at an existential crossroads or in betwixt and between, embrace it. It means that deeper, important parts of you are yearning to be experienced, developed, and given the opportunity to become actualized. Take some time to really sit with yourself in discovering your true purpose, what your right livelihood might be, or how to manifest your perfect relationship. In doing so you’ll learn more about who you are at this stage in your life and what needs you have now that require attention.

We all change as we move forward and more fully engage in this wondrous upward cycle of life, so let yourself be the change you’re wanting to see in you life or in the world. Let yourself take the next organic steps and over time you’ll find that you’ve moved through the transition and have begun to create the life of your dreams.

Michael Mongno MFT, Ph.D, LP is a licensed psychoanalyst, relationship counselor and holistic practitioner in Manhattan. He brings a wealth of successful experience with a wide range of couples issues as well as down-to-earth wisdom and modern sensibility to what it takes to create healthy, loving and empowered relationships. Please visit PresentCenteredTherapies.com or call (212) 799-0001 for more information. natural awakenings

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The Next Spiritual Step

by Emma Laurence Regional ECK Spiritual Aide of New York

How singing HU brings spiritual healing, harmony, and help.

People everywhere are looking for greater health, happiness and peace of mind. New Yorkers are among the most savvy and sincere; many search for the next step to care for themselves and their families.

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hile some next steps are easy, others involve major life changes. New Yorkers are looking for simple solutions, something that fits in on the commute to work, during a run, in the evening before bedtime.

Here’s a spiritual technique that thousands have cherished across the centuries. Those from every walk of life and spiritual teaching use this technique to get direct access to inner guidance. It’s a way to tune into the best possible options in any situation—for everyone’s highest good.

This technique is simply singing the word HU.

How to Sing HU

HU brings clarity and balance. Sing HU silently or aloud on a long drawn-out breath like this: Huuuuuuu . . . (pronounced like the word hue). Some people sing it for up to twenty minutes a day, followed by a period of silent contemplation.

Others use it as an in-the-moment reconnection with their highest self.

Many who sing HU feel increased peace and confidence that all is in its right place. Others report seeing an inner light – white, blue, pink, or other colors – or hearing inner sounds, such as a flute, chimes, an electrical humming, even an orchestra. All uplifting. All bringing harmony.

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with the heart of God. What makes singing this one-syllable word so powerful?

In HU, the Most Beautiful Prayer, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, Harold Klemp answers this: “When you sing the name of God with love, the bindings and bands that constrain Soul will begin to unwind. Not all at once but very slowly, at a rate you can understand and accept. As these bindings are released, Soul rises in spiritual freedom.

“As Soul, you are like a balloon that rises above the ground. The higher you go, the farther you can see. And the farther you can see, the better you can plan your life.“

Reincarnation and Dreams

Although reincarnation is viewed as a primary tenet of Eastern religions, a June 2012 Pew Poll reported that 25% of Christians believe in reincarnation. Why the rising belief in past lives? Perhaps people are having experiences that lead them to believe they’ve lived before – a feeling of déjà-vu when visiting a certain place, an affinity for another culture or country, an unexplained natural talent.

Dreams offer another way to know one’s eternal nature and access spiritual help. Singing HU for a few minutes before sleep can enhance dream recall. In his book on spiritual dreaming, Harold Klemp writes: “Dreams are a direct line to the sea of our hidden life, much like a fishing line dropped from a small boat into a bottomless sea.

“A person who learns to dream well can usually take everyday life in stride, because dreams give him or her a perception that others cannot help but notice. An understanding of dreams can steady us for the surprises of the day, and so aid us in learning to manage stress with more foresight and grace.”

Is singing HU your next spiritual step? Try it and see.

When you’re in the midst of chaos or seeking a calm center, HU can help open you to receive life’s gifts.

In each step is the confidence to take another.

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IMPROVING IMMUNITY Natural Ways to Keep Kids Well

by Kathleen Barnes

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or most parents, back-to-school season also signals the start of cold season, which for some kids, can stretch out for months. Kids’ immune systems, like their brains, need to be educated and strengthened, which might explain why young children are likely to experience two or three colds a year, says Dr. Lawrence Rosen, a holistic pediatrician practicing in New Jersey and chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine.

Here are some great strategies to keep kids healthy and bolster their immune systems throughout the year.

Manage stress: Stress is probably the biggest challenge to a child’s immune system, says Rosen. “Stress plays a big role in immune health. It literally impacts us on the cellular level. Studies repeatedly show

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that kids get sick more frequently when they are stressed out.”

“Give your kids some down time,” Rosen advises. “Don’t schedule every minute of their time. If you are a compulsive scheduler, then schedule quiet time.”

Sleep is a vital component of immune system health, he points out. “Most children need at least eight hours of sleep a day and teenagers may need as much as 10 hours.”

Eat right: Eliminating sugar completely from a child’s diet is a huge step toward better health and building a strong immune system, says holistic Pediatrician Debby Hamilton, of Boulder, Colorado.

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n Reduce the ability of white blood cells to fight off infection by 40 percent. n Lower immune function for up to five hours. n Block absorption of vitamin C, which plays a vital role in immune function. n Make cells more permeable to the influx of bacteria and viruses.

Tracee Yablon-Brenner, a registered dietitian, holistic health counselor and co-founder of RealFoodMoms.com, offers a few tips to get kids enthusiastic about healthy eating: n Ask kids to help prepare the food and set the table, with tasks appro priate to their ages. n Cut vegetables in small pieces and “hide” them in favorite foods; for example, add zucchini and broccoli to spaghetti sauce. n Grow a garden (even a container garden) and engage children in the fun of growing food. n Take them to a farmers’ market to help pick out meal ingredients.

Any food high in vitamin C is great for strengthening immune systems and improving overall health. Sources include citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and all dark, green, leafy vegetables, especially kale.

Yablon-Brenner thinks that juice is too high in sugar (even natural sugars) and instead favors fiber-rich whole fruits.

She encourages eating lots of wild-caught fish (avoiding farmed fish, which can be contaminated with mercury and other toxic substances) and plenty of foods rich in vitamin E and zinc, such as pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.

Probiotics are also important for keeping the immune system strong. For some kids, eating all-natural yogurt is enough, but for others, probiotic supplements may be necessary.

“I’m really passionate about educating and teaching families about the benefits of eating real food and helping them recognize that food is really the best medicine,” says Yablon-Brenner.

Exercise: Daily exercise is a key component of any health regimen.

“Sometimes, I literally write a prescription for family exercise,” says Rosen.

Dr. Lawrence Rosen suggests a homemade hand wash blend of essential oils commonly called

Thieves Oil. He makes up his own sweet-smelling antibacte-

rial blend from cinnamon, clove, lemon eucalyptus, rosemary and

orange oils, mixed with a little aloe vera and water. Keep in a spray bottle next to every sink.

Outdoor exercise is beneficial because it also exposes children to the sun, helping them to manufacture the vitamin D that is essential for a strong immune system. Other highly recommended exercise programs include yoga for stress reduction, which can be adapted even for small children.

Supplements: Rosen and Hamilton both favor select supplements for children, especially during cold and flu season.

Rosen recommends a whole-food multivitamin for kids every day, as well as vitamin D supplements, as follows: 400 IU daily for babies, 1,000 IU for young children, 2,000 IU for tweens and 4,000 IU for teens and adults. A blood test may check levels of vitamin D.

Hamilton adds 15 milligrams of zinc daily and likes targeted herbal preparations for preventing and treating colds.

Sanitation: The experts’ advice here may be surprising: They all recommend letting kids get a little dirty.

“Kids are a little too sterile,” says Hamilton. “We used to play in the dirt, get dirt under our nails and expose our immune systems to bacteria that made them stronger.

Our focus on antibacterial products today has actually led to the growth of antibioticresistant superbugs.” As a postscript, she recommends avoiding hand sanitizers; not only are they less than effective, but their alcohol content can cause dry skin.

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher; 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress is her latest book. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

Kale Crisps Recipe Kids Like 1 bunch of organic curly kale Sea salt to taste Garlic powder to taste 2 Tbsp lemon juice Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash and dry kale leaves, place in a single layer on baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.

Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly browned and crispy.

Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Source: Tracee Yablon-Brenner, from RealFoodMoms.com

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BAREFOOTIN’: IT GROUNDS US Reap Earth’s Energy for Wellness

by Debra Melani

Imagine feeling the surge of well-being that comes from strolling barefoot on a moist, sandy beach or sinking all 10 toes into a cool, lush lawn on a warm summer day. Both comprise an experience known as “grounding” or “earthing”. Recent research suggests that these tempting life experiences offer more than feel-good frolics; they might help reboot health.

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y the end of the day, I could hardly walk. My feet would be screaming,” relates Lynn Deen, 66, of Mio, Michigan, describing dealing with Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis in both heels. “I struggled with it for four years. I tried everything, from conventional treatments to complementary therapies. Nothing touched it.”

Then Deen listened to an online interview about earthing, a therapy that involves connecting with the Earth’s electrical field, either through skin-to-ground contact (barefoot strolls) or by using home grounding products available online.

Motivated by a yearning to maintain her active lifestyle, she decided to try it. Three months later, she attested, “My heels were

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completely normal.” And because she opted to use a special earthing bedsheet, Deen says her husband benefited, too.

“We have better sleep, less snoring and a better sense of well-being,” she reports.

Theoretically, because the waterabundant human body is a good electrical conductor, such grounding allows negatively charged free electrons, which are rife on the Earth’s surface, to enter the body and scour it for free radicals: those positively charged particles that may cause disease and inflammation.

“Most of the diseases today are related to chronic inflammation,” says Dr. Martin Gallagher, a physician and chiropractor who heads Medical Wellness Associates, a large integrative medicine NaturalAwakeningsNYC.com

clinic in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. “That inflammation is considered to be the buildup of positive electrons. The Earth’s free electrons neutralize these chemical buzz bombs, called free radicals, bringing the body back to homeostasis. It is that state of equilibrium that allows the body to heal.”

Today’s lifestyles have nearly eliminated that natural healing effect, says James Oschman, director of the Nature’s Own Research Association, in Dover, New Hampshire. “When I was a kid, my shoes came off in the spring and didn’t come back on until fall,” Oschman recalls. Today, almost everybody wears plastic-soled shoes, rides in vehicles and hangs out indoors on carpet and wood or tiled floors, completely blocking these free electrons, which Oschman maintains are the most effective and efficient antioxidants available. He states, “We’ve experienced a total disconnect.”

His claim is supported by small studies that are beginning to accumulate, indicating the potential benefits of grounding.

Here is a sampling of the findings, from The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Helped the body’s natural healing response. Researchers compared physiological changes during a two-hour grounding session of 14 men and 14 women and then a two-hour sham session. Changes in respiration and heart rates plus blood oxygenation within 20 minutes of grounding appeared to aid the healing process, reports lead author Gaetan Chevalier, Ph.D., director of the Earthing Institute. He notes that as in previous studies, subjects with acute inflammation experienced less swelling, redness, heat and pain.

Improved sleep and reduced pain and stress. Researchers grounded 12 patients looking for these benefits while they slept. Comparing their cortisol levels (a stress-related hormone) prior to the eightweek study with results from periodic retesting and follow-up interviews, they found that grounding reduced nighttime levels of cortisol and better aligned its secretion with the body’s natural 24-hour circadian rhythm, which is important for sleep. Subjects reported improvements in all three areas.

Decreased muscle pain. Researchers looked at blood counts and chemistry in eight active exercisers, following routines that assured muscle soreness. Four subjects treated with grounding techniques showed a boosted immune response and reported reduced pain.

Oschman says that some professional athletes swear by the practice, including members of four U.S. Tour de France teams (between 2003 and 2007) that were grounded nightly during the competitions.

Gallagher, who estimates that 70 percent of his patients consciously practice grounding, sees improvement in conditions including heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, attention deficit disorder, allergies, asthma, menopausal symptoms, sleep apnea and jet lag.

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“This is like the relationship of vitamin D from sunlight,” concludes Gallagher. “We are receiving something that is integral to our design, part of our nature.

Earthing isn’t an intellectual concept; it’s a necessity of life.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health, medicine and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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Cherished Family Members Solutions for Pass-Around Pets

by Rebecca Ryan

Animal companions provide entertainment, comfort and unconditional acceptance and become part of the family.

When major changes affect the lives of owners, they also affect pets. What happens to them when family dynamics shift?

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hen Kaitlin Crocker arrived in North Grafton, Massachusetts, at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, she met up with another new arrival, a 3-year-old beagle named Daisy. Usually such dogs are acquired from research facilities so that students can perform physical health exams and work to socialize them. Crocker notes, “Daisy might never have been outside before; she was afraid of the door, the steps and big dogs. I was glad to see that once her nose took over, she decided a walk was kind of fun.”

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building was sold, she and her Labrador retriever, Izzy, relocated to a 300-square-foot apartment on her parent’s property, with shared kitchen facilities. “It caused some friction,” admits this Winston-Salem website designer and owner of Thrive Your Tribe.

“Two-year-old Izzy was full of energy, and our ideas of training differed.” Albon couldn’t find an apartment willing to take a large pet, so her answer was to buy a house.

Business travel from New York also takes Steven Rice, a vice president at public relations firm Harrison & Shriftman, away from his rescue dog, Samantha. Then, “My parents get the fun of having a dog around without the fulltime commitment,” says Rice, “while Samantha enjoys the change from a city apartment to a large backyard.” The dog has favorite toys, her regular food and her own bed nearby, so she feels right at home.

In the case of divorce, courts routinely treat pets as property, rather than family, although attitudes are changing as judges recognize the emotional attachment of both parties. Attorneys encourage

finished school. “Daisy got along well with our family dog, Hawk. She adjusted to home life, especially after we added lights in the back yard, because she was afraid of the dark,” recalls her mother.

After graduation, the newly minted veterinarian married and found a house with a nice yard for Daisy. The dog’s only apparent problem so far has been with a hissing feline called Gracie, whom Daisy has decided to ignore. Daisy’s next adjustment will be the arrival of a human baby; one of Crocker’s girlfriends is aiding the preparation by bringing her baby to visit, so Daisy can learn about bottles, diapers and crying infants.

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couples to decide where the pet will live.

“During our divorce, the issue of who would get custody of our beagle almost took us by surprise,” says David Bakke, the Atlanta-based online editor of Money Crashers Personal Finance, headquartered in Chicago. “We were so involved in the issues of child custody, alimony and child support that we didn’t discuss Rocky until late in the process.”

“My wife got primary custody of our children. We decided it would be in the best interests of both our dog and

our kids that they live together,” Bakke says. “When they visit me, they bring Rocky with them. I miss him, but I also know this is best for everyone else.”

When children are not an issue, pets can become a primary concern in divorces. “We never had children and our Yorkshire terrier, Clover, became our substitute,” says Courtney Karem, marketing director at the Bougainvillea Clinique, in Winter Park, Florida. “My ex-husband eventually moved a few

hours away, but we arrange for him to see Clover, who lives with me.”

In acrimonious divorce cases, matrimonial Attorney Rachel Weisman, founder of Weisman Law Group, in New York City, has dealt with pet ownership. There have been occasions where a spouse denies rightful visitation before custody is determined or even gives the pet away without consensual agreement. If there is a possibility of abuse, a protective order for the animal

can be obtained, advises Weisman. The core question is what is the key to the pet’s health and happiness?

Times of change are stressful for all concerned, but can be made easier for pets by keeping their interests in mind, just as one would with beloved children.

Rebecca Ryan writes about pets and more for Natural Awakenings. Connect at RebeccaRyan@mindspring.com.

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4 Visit the new location together. Give the pet sufficient time to explore and become comfortable.

4 Pack a doggie suitcase with familiar items, including food, leash, bedding, favorite chew and other toys, yummy treats and an item of unwashed clothing with the owner’s scent on it.

4 Provide written instructions about feeding, activities, likes, dislikes and any fears, plus the current family schedule, especially if a former spouse has a new partner.

4 Stick to the pet’s regular daily routines as much as possible.

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Come Back to Your Senses A Childlike Spirit Shows the Way

by Clint Kelly

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hildren know that the wonders of creation may be comprehended through the five senses; for what are the senses really, but five portals, or ways, of knowing? Watching any group of children for a time brings a distinct sense that they are closer to understanding all that the senses have to teach us.

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just smell a flower; they inhale it. An ant is best observed not from a standing position, but on one’s belly. They do not simply taste something good and move on, they roll it around the tongue, lick it gradually and make it last. Children savor their senses, patiently waiting for the full story to emerge.

A child’s imagination is embellished by the senses to the point of celebration. Children are teachable because they are hitting on all cylinders of human sensory perception and can never get enough. A child at play is a child with portals wide open.

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If adults lived that way—hilariously, at full speed, unencumbered— how much more might they perceive and how much more might others perceive in them? To that child at play, there is something of God that is also in the rain, the mud and the untethered laughter that rings out from the puddlesplasher.

So, how do we come back to our senses? Revel in the little things. Cook together and discuss how every sense comes into play. One of many people’s favorite activities is to make organic popcorn, a wonderful object lesson in how all the senses work together to yield a pleasurable result. Hear it pop, smell its mouthwatering goodness, see how the kernels expand, taste the yummy results and feel the difference between popped and unpopped corn, lightly topped with natural salt.

“Feely” bags are fun. Place a fruit or vegetable in a small sack or clean sock and have kids guess what’s inside by listening to the sound it makes when shaken, what it smells like, what it feels like and with eyes closed, what a small bite tastes like. Lastly, let them look inside.

We do well to keep our eyes peeled too, like children, and be amazed by all the ways life is continuously communicating with us.

Clint Kelly is the author of the Sensation series of thrillers, based on the human senses. He lives with his wife in the high-touch beauty of Washington State.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Team Member Delights: Best Bang for your Buck – 5-7pm. Come and taste a few of the highlighted 365 products in each of our departments for a variety of value options. Great taste, great value, and amazing standards won’t disappoint! Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Nature University: NYRP’s Summer Camp – 9am9pm. This 5th consecutive summer enrichment program will engage 30 campers (ages 8-12) in six weeks of hands-on, nature-based experiences. The camp helps children draw a connection between themselves and the cultural and environmental landscapes of the city, while also teaching them about the world of green careers. Visit Nyrp.org/Kids_Parents_Teachers/Events_ and_Activities/Nature_University_Summer_Camp to apply. Swindler Cove Park, Dyckman St and 10th Ave, Manhattan. 212-333-2552 or Owashington@Nyrp.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Jazz Legend Series – 5-7pm. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Bagel Bark in Central Park – 7:30-9am. Munch on pastries, bagels and coffee with fellow dog walkers during off-leash hours. More details, including rain plans and directions, are on the Central Park Conservancy website (CentralParkNYC.org). The Great Hill, Central Park. 212-860-1370 or Contact@CentralParkNYC.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Wildlife Exploration – 1pm. NYC is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age and here you can see falcons, salamanders, deer and seals, and who knows what else. Park rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in the city. Plumb Beach Comfort Station, Manhattan. (meet in parking lot off of Belt Parkway between exits 9 and 11). 718-421-2021.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Bringing Snacks to the Beach Vendor Day – The lazy summer days are beginning and who wants to get out of bed on a hot summer day? Come to our store and pick up your easy-to-fix breakfast and brunch items so you can start your day in a relaxed and refreshed state of mind. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Summer Book Fair – 10am-5pm. Members and nonmembers can pick out at least 3 books for free during our annual book fair. Books are donated by the public and vary in genres and age groups. Recreation Center Fifty-Four, 348 E 54th St, Manhattan. 212-754-5411.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR August 12-17 August 26-31 September 9-14 October 7-12 Wellness Retreat: Medically supervised individualized programs for weight loss and healing.

Focus is on nutrition, fitness, and health needs. Offers Organic vegetarian, Raw Cuisine,Juice Fasting and Liver Cleansing. Cost includes meals/snacks, fitness classes, massage and/or acupuncture and evening educational programs. Program Cost $1500. Call for Special Discounts. Scribner Hollow Lodge, Rte. 23A, Hunter. 888-843-3334. www.wellnessretreatsny.com

that are worth a try. Come by and learn about the best kept secrets in each department. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 IntegratedAmrita Meditation – 7-8:30pm. This free meditation is open to all, including 16-18 year olds (with written permission of parent or guardian). Younger than 16 may inquire about IAM for kids. Croton-on-Hudson (near train station to Grand Central); upon registration you will receive exact location and class details. Nayana@Dharmakaya.com or Dharmakaya.com/form/3/76.html?random=0.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Hudson River Park’s Sunset on the Hudson – 7pm.

Celebrate the sunset with “The Baby Soda Jazz Band,” one of NYC’s favorite musicians. Sit on the spectacular grass-covered pier that stretches 900 feet into the majestic Hudson River! Pier 45, Christopher St and West St. 212627-2121 or Info@Hrpt.ny.gov.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Hike, Yoga and Swim Excursion – 8:45am-6pm. Join Urban Girl Squad and discover the outdoors to restore balance in your life!You’ll enjoy a moderate six-mile hike, have lunch in the mountains while taking in the breathtaking views and then rejuvenate your body and mind with a 90-minute mountaintop yoga session. There will be time for swimming in a pristine mountain lake, and you will go back to the city feeling invigorated, restored and with a new sense of calm!

Bus transportation provided, meeting location Broadway and 76th St. UrbanGirlSquad.com/events/309/hike-yogaand-swim-excursion-with-discover-outdoors.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 SummerStage: 4th Annual R&B Fest 2012 – 4pm. Eric Benet, multiple Grammy nominee, produces a soulful sound, filled with lyrical and emotional honesty. Lost in time, Benet takes a journey with his music, channeling influences from the 1970s to create a sound that is pure and true. His music tells stories that are both passionate and heartfelt. Rumsey Playfield, Central Park. EricBenet.net.

great time to gather with friends and family! The longer days give you plenty of time to cook mouthwatering meals to enjoy with those you love. Our wonderful vendors will have new ideas and new products for you to try. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Amma’s Satsang – 7-8:30pm. Experience prayer, bhajans (songs), meditation and prasad. During bhajans, everyone concentrates inwardly and the vibratory frequency of the sacred sounds allows you to feel deeper dimensions of your true identity. Satsang, having a power to transform your mind and how you feel, is a very positive experience that can cleanse the mind and allow the spirit to flow. Everyone welcome. Nayana@ dharmakaya.com for details and registration.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Team Member Delights: Peak Pick – 5-7pm. Our team members will be cooking with the highlighted seasonal product aimed at exquisite in season taste! Come and taste delicious recipes with our fresh Stone Fruit!Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Thai Yoga Massage Training – 9am-5pm. Learn a 90-minute Traditional Thai Massage sequence to increase your private practice, expand your understanding of energetic and physical healing and enhance your knowledge of human movement, structural alignment and intuitive touch.

Reflections Yoga, 250 W 49th St, 2nd Floor. 212-974-2288.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Jazz Legend Series – 5-7pm. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

Team Member Delights: Cooking with Coffee – 5-7pm. Coffee is not just a drink that starts the American morning. Coffee has a strong, earthy, slightly bitter flavor that can help create complex flavors and add a kick to many different dishes. Our team members have created delectable dishes made with coffee grinds for you to stop by and try. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 FlyNYC 2012 – 11am-3pm. Come go kite-flying at this kite festival for all ages, including kite-making for children. Live entertainment and other activities throughout the day. Free. Riverside Park South Pier 1 (at 70th St).

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Harlem Gospel Choir Sunday Brunch – 12:302:30pm. This brunch features a home-style “all-you-caneat” southern buffet and a gospel performance featuring the world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir. B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, 237 W 42nd St. 212-997-4144.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 Local Vendor Day – We LOVE local! If you do too, then this day is for you! Come in and learn how our vendors started their careers and try their delicious products! Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

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Kids Culinary Class Hosted by Veggiecation – 4-5pm.

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It is time to get your kids’ hands dirty…in the kitchen, that is! Join us for our Kids Culinary Class where kids will be invited to help prepare Veggiecation Program’s recipes, sample culinary creations, experience vegetables in their raw form and cast a vote on how they liked the recipes in the Veggiecation Ballot Boxes. Kids will take home complimentary character coloring pages, word games, mazes and stickers. Parents will receive a copy of Veggiecation Program’s recipes created that day. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 Upper West Side 3 -Year Anniversary Events – Be one of the first 300 customers on any of the three days of our anniversary events and receive a FREE reusable bag sponsored by Equinox Fitness. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

Team Member Delights: Savin’ is Easy – 5-7pm.

There’s always more for less at Whole Foods Market!

Our Whole Deal Coupon Book is a great way to save money. Our team members are sampling the discounted products found in our Whole Deal Coupon Book. Stop by and taste the savings! Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Summer Health & Wellness Spa in the City – 7-9pm.

Join Rebecca Spath of Team Northrup and USANAHealth Sciences for an evening of self-care and tools for nourishing your body, mind and spirit. Pamper yourself with a beautiful blend of self-care options, nutritional recommendations, a spa treatment and inspired pleasure for better health!

Information will be shared about radiant skin, optimal health, eliminating sugar cravings and healthy weight management. Free, but limited to 10 guests. Gramercy Park in Union Square (exact address sent upon RSVP-byAugust 20th). 212-420-9607 or Rebecca.Spath@Usana.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Greenmarket Farmers Market – 8am-4pm. This openair farmers market is run by “Greenmarket” – a program of the Council on the Environment of NYC. The program provides an opportunity for regional growers to sell fresh farm products directly to New Yorkers and the council staff members ensure that the produce is fresh and of high quality. Many of the farms are certified organic.

Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza. 212-632-3975.

fantastic summer day on the river! This feast for your senses brings you the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a true southern BBQ experience. Pier 84, 44th St and West St. 212-627-2121 or Info@Hrpt.ny.gov.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Lunch Hour NYC – 1am-5pm. The clamor and chaos of lunch hour in NYC has been a defining feature of the city for some 150 years. Visitors, newly-arrived immigrants and even longtime New Yorkers are struck by the crowds, the rush and the dizzying range of foods offered. Look back at more than a century of New York lunches, exploring the ways in which NYC—work-obsessed, time-obsessed and in love with ingenious new ways to make money—reinvented lunch in its own image! New York Public Library, StephenA. Schwarzman Building, 5th Ave. 917-275-6975.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Beginners Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Our center is a place to learn about meditation and life. Meditation and life are both big topics, we know, and pondering them can raise questions, answers and more questions. Manhattan Meditation Center, 39 W 14th St, Room 508. 212-243-3867.

everyday value line. Stop by and celebrate by tasting our dishes throughout the store, and be sure to enter to win a basket filled with a variety of our 365 products! We hope to see you there! Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Reimagining the Waterfront: Manhattan’s East River Esplanade – 10am-6pm. Visionary design proposals are featured for this area, a narrow strip of land between the FDR Drive and East River, between 60th and 125th Sts. The site offers a continuous promenade and bike lane with shoreline views, but it also suffers from neglect and decay and the challenge of the neighboring highway. City residents thought boldly about the site’s potential, resulting in this exciting exhibition of eight winning designs as well as photographs of the site through history to present. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave. 212-534-1672.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Jazz Legend Series – 5-7pm. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Stone Fruit Competition – 12-2pm. The time of year has arrived where all of the delicious stone fruit is plentiful and ready to be eaten. It is now time to gather delicious recipes to create a variety of options to taste and enjoy the end of our summer season. Stop by and taste the refreshing flavor!

Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

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Three Year Anniversary Wine Party – 6-8pm. Join us in our wine store to celebrate our three year anniversary with wine and cheese pairings, hosted by a wine and cheese expert from Cabot cheese. Enter to win a basket filled with products that pair well with your favorite wines. Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

Level 2: Letting Go of the Past Oct 6-7 Hampton Inn Conference Center, Boston Area (Natick)

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Back to School Kids Day sponsored by WITS – 3-6pm.

Wellness in the Schools will bring back their Move for Kids program right here at our Upper West Side store.

Live demonstrations and classes will be led by Move for Kids partner organizations, including Broadway Dance Center, Physique 57, and Supper Soccer Stars. We hope to see you so we can get moving for a more fit, more active back to school! Whole Foods Market Upper West Side, 808 Columbus Ave. 212-222-6160.

Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ – 2-9pm. Back for the 13th year, Hudson River Park’s annual Blues BBQ brings the best blues bands from across the country, together with the finest NYC BBQ restaurants for a

Team Member Delights: Three Ingredient Fix – 5-7pm.

In honor of our three year anniversary, Whole Foods Market team members will prepare a dish in each department highlighting three delicious products off of our 365

Lightworkers Healing Method in the NorthEast!

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