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As we enter the “Dog Days of Summer,” it sure has been that and more for me. The highs of having our oldest son home from his first year of college, celebrating another milestone birthday and taking a wonderful family trip came with the grief-stricken low of losing my mother.

In general, I have always felt blue when August arrives. When I was a kid, I packed in as much as I could into each late summer day just to try and make them last longer. I knew September was fast approaching and along with it, the return to school and all the routines that went with it: alarm clock wake-up calls, overfull schedules and lots of rushing around.

As a parent, I still feel that same melancholy. Soon our oldest will be off to college again, and we’ll be back to texts and phone calls, instead of face-toface catchups and stolen hugs. Our youngest will be a high school senior, and I am already getting bombarded with checklists and final year to-dos, all the while sitting back and grappling with what his last year with us will feel like.

Summer should be about relaxing, taking in what’s around us and appreciating a slower pace. Losing a parent has made me pause and feel thankful for the life I have and the life I still hope to live. It has also made me think about the footprint I want to leave my boys. Have I taught them enough of what they need to know? I often wonder if my mother had these thoughts. Did she ever feel like she missed anything or forgot to tell me something?

How do we keep the giddy feeling that summer gives us at its start in June knowing that in September autumn winds take hold? I’ve been making time to reflect, look within and see what more can be accomplished. Rather than worrying about the future, we should all take a breath, so we don’t miss the here and now.

My uncle used to say, “Don’t put off what you can do today.” I last saw my mother in May, and I had hoped to visit her one more time, but I couldn’t find “the time.”

This will be a summer I shall never forget and going forward I’m going to kick those Dog Days in the butt by being kind to myself, doing for others, living without regrets and loving up my family even more.

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RAISING A WELL-ROUNDED CHILD DEPARTMENTS 9 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 43 45

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community news briefs

Late Summer Acupuncture Special with Kate Mansfield For a limited time, a oneand-a-half-hour first appointment can be booked with acupuncturist Kate Mansfield, LAc, at Relax, in the West Village, for the same price as a regular, one-hour treatment. This special will run from August 18 to 26 to align with nature’s late summer season.

In the five element acupuncture system that Mansfield practices, the elements in nature’s seasonal cycle are observed (fall = metal, winter = water, spring = wood, summer = fire). “In the same way that nature supports balance through the cycle of the seasons, it can support our own health and wellness when we pay attention,” says Mansfield.

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Late Summer is an extra season and corresponds with the earth element that is also present between each season because it represents a period of transition.

People often come for acupuncture to help adjust dur-

ing the transition between seasons.

Late summer represents a longer transition period between the fire element of summer and the metal element of fall. This is a time to address and take care of our needs, a time to receive and reestablish balance within ourselves. If we feel depleted, we will need to restock our personal cupboard so that we have enough reserves to sustain us through fall and winter, much like the way a farmer gathers the harvest from his crops.

Ideally, we feel nourished by the ‘fruits’ of our summer and able to digest and transform our experiences in a healthy way. Come fall, the metal element takes over, and, like nature, we get to let go of anything that is no longer serves us, retaining only the essence or gems. Letting go enables us to feel inspired again.

Cost: $120. Location: 716 Greenwich St. (between Charles St. and W 11th St.), the West Village, NY. For more information, call 929-277-0760, email KateMansfieldACU@gmail.com or visit KateMansfieldAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 40.

Certification Course in Ayurvedic Health Counseling Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician, will begin offering a yearlong certification course in Ayurvedic Health Counseling (AHC) starting September 17 and 18.

The course will be held online and will follow the curriculum of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, says Kaushik.

An AHC is trained to focus on preventive health care and health promotion, with a specific focus on diet and lifestyle through traditional Ayurvedic principles and practices. The AHC curriculum of 650 hours consists of a series of lectures, clinical practicum, self-study, and case reports. Certification includes four areas of concentration: the concepts of Ayurveda, its history and philosophy, skills and competencies, as well as recommendations, treatment and other interventions. The course will meet

one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), with additional weekends if necessary. An internship is advised for completion of the course.

Kaushik has been practicing Ayurveda for more than 35 years. He received his training as an Ayurvedic physician at Kurukshetra University, India, and as a naturopathic doctor at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. In addition, he holds a dual MA in Public Health and Public Administration from the University of Alabama. He has taught Ayurvedic medicine at the Graduate Institute, University of Bridgeport, and National University of Natural Medicine, and has lectured about Ayurveda throughout the U.S. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution.

Location: Dr. Kaushik's Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, 792 Rte. 35, Cross River, NY. For application and tuition information, call 646-670-6725 or email drkaushik@ drkaushik.com.

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Naturopathic Medicine Comes to South Huntington Naturopathic Doctor, Dawn Parente, has opened Wellness Matters in her hometown of South Huntington. Parente, or Dr. Dawn as her patients call her, offers naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, reiki and more to get to the root cause of a person’s ailments and restore optimal health because, to her and those she treats, wellness matters.

“Everything we do in our lives has a profound impact on our well-being,” she says. “Our feelings, physical body, environment, connections with other beings, stress response, childhood, lifestyle choices, exercise routines, meals, beverages, the list goes on and on. I take all of this into account.”

Parente sees patients of all ages and addresses a variety of symptoms. She specializes in autoimmunity, sharing, “Reversing chronic conditions and true healing is possible with naturopathic medicine.” Changing the way medical care is perceived, a doctor visit at Wellness Matters is comfortable, pleasant, informative and relaxing.

In addition to office visits, intravenious (IV) therapy is offered in patients’ homes or offices via Halo IV Mobile.

Future events are being planned at the practice, such as wellness talks, art showcases and an introduction to pet therapy. Insurance may apply to some visits.

Location: 315 Walt Whitman Rd., Ste. 210, South Huntington, NY. For more information or a free 10-minute consultation, call 631-680-6624 or visit WellnessMatters.care.

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Accepting New Patients at Integrative Dental Specialists Dr. Jeffrey Etess, DMD, NMD, IBDM, owner of Integrative Dental Specialists, is accepting new patients at his Long Island and Manhattan practices, where he uses the latest technology and proprietary dental and healing techniques available in dental care. Dr. Jeff, as his cherished long-time adult patients and his Dr. Jeffrey Etess pediatric patients call him, incorporates holistic dental philosophies combined with cutting edge Western dental expertise into his practice.

Etess was awarded his doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, where he ranked among the top 10 percent of his graduating class with a perfect 4.0 clinical GPA. In 2016, he obtained his degree and board certification in integrative biological dental medicine and naturopathic medicine.

A dual endodontic-implant dental specialist with formal university residency training that encompasses an extensive oral surgical expertise, Etess delivers comprehensive care that is highly professional, relaxed, caring and pain-free. This involves all aspects of dental implantology and cosmetic dentistry, including cosmetic biomimetic reconstructive, rejuvenation and restorative dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is practiced, if required.

Etess continually places an emphasis on biocompatible and holistic dentistry to create a natural, healthy and beautiful smile. Proud to serve his local community in a profession about which he is passionate, Etess resides on Long Island with his wife, three daughters and beloved puppy.

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Over 50 Fair Overflows with Opportunities The “lucky 13th” annual Over 50 Fair is taking place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 18, at the Melville Marriott. With more than 60 exhibitors and 20 classes, the event is part health and wellness fair and part activities and lifestyle expo for adults over age 50.

Exhibitors will promote health and wellness products and services, travel, activities, financial services, legal services, non-profits, psychic readings and much more. Guests can experience energy healings for pain relief, health evaluations, chair massage and energy screenings.

Classes will be held throughout the day, including ones on immune system boosting, reiki, hypnosis, dating and sex after 50, and Medicare. A comedian will provide entertainment, and a singles lounge will bring people together for free matchmaking. Several former Ms. New York Senior America winners will be on hand to mingle with attendees. Canned goods brought to the event can be exchanged for raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes.

Cost: $5 in advance/$7 at the door/free for veterans with ID. Location: 1350 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, on the westbound LIE Service Road between Exits 49 and 48. For more information, call 516-621-1446, email Barbara@ Over50Fair.com or visit Over50Fair.com.

2 New Member Specials at In-the-Know Self-Improvement Club In-the-Know Club, a new kind of coaching that helps transform deep problems in dating, divorce, autism, gender identification and trauma into practical solutions, is offering new member discounts in its Spectrum Dating Support Group and in personal coaching sessions.

The 8 Steps of Love in the Tree of Life from In-theKnow Club reveals innate powers that help individuals Elly Malka make the best choices for their health, well-being and interpersonal relationships. The club’s method of contextualizing the Other, Self and Spiritual Path is similar to yoga, which climbs upwards through the chakras to reach enlightenment (Ruchaniyut). In-the-Know uses Gashmiyut, downward energy that enables members to become firmly planted on the ground. Along the way, issues are clarified using the Kabbalistic Omer tradition in the Tree of Life.

The steppingstones are easy to follow and enhance one’s health and well-being.

Whether a victim of trauma, addiction or compulsions, or simply wanting to learn a new spiritual path to achieve more freedom and joy, Elly Malka, a credentialed teacher and certificated coach, is ready to teach anyone interested in learning about these forms of love.

Cost: $20 for three sessions (new members). Location: virtual/Zoom. For more information, call 732-639-3593, email EllyInTheKnow@gmail.com or visit In-The-Know.club.

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Healing in Paradise Terry Sutton, founder of Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center, will conduct a Healing and Wellness Retreat in Paradise from December 5 through 9 in Islamorada, Florida. The retreat gives patients with cancer and other diseases, along with their caregivers, the chance to experience hope, healing, education and relief from day-to-day stress and learn to improve the quality of their lives together.

The beautiful Florida Keys offer clean air, blue skies, blue water, warm temperatures and all the health-healing ingredients of paradise. During this five-day, allinclusive retreat, guests can explore healing modalities that complement their current medical protocol and discover how to treat the entire mind, body and spirit through breathing techniques, nutrition, drinking filtered water, stretching, joint manipulation, massage, acupuncture, music therapy, reiki, grounding, reflexology, meditation, herbal medicine and more. They can also play in the water, go fishing or relax in the sun.

Cost is $850 to $2,850, with an early bird discount for reservations made prior to Aug. 20. Location: Ragged Edge Resort & Marina, 243 Treasure Harbor Dr., Islamorada, FL. For more information, call 305-393-9921, email odchc2019@gmail.com or visit OceanDreamsHealing.org.

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Heal Trauma at Yoga Summer Immersion Course Renata Langner, certified yoga instructor, reiki master and holistic nutrition coach, is back in New York offering a 25-hour certification program from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, August 15 to 19, at Revolution Yoga. The five-day, Summer Immersion Course is a great opportunity for the yoga Renate Langner community to come together again and learn practical tools to heal trauma.

Langner’s approach to healing is a full body experience, one that accesses unprocessed emotions through the body’s natural intelligence. Breathwork and meditation will be the foundation of the experience, becoming the intrinsic bridge that connects and integrates all content of this course. This process of unpacking will take place through practices of intentional sharing and holding space, embodiment practices, somatic expression and catharsis. The release of healthy rage and sadness is for

many the missing link towards trauma healing and developing a healthy emotional body.

This course is an invitation to learn intentional communication skills, while taking full responsibility for one’s emotions and developing the capacity to witness and hold space for others. Participants will gain tools and skills that will stay with them long past the completion of the course. This work opens the body, mind and heart to dimensions of healing essential for feeling more whole and content.

Twenty-five hours of Yoga Alliance CEUs are available upon request. Students will also receive an invitation to an online community of like-minded people to support their daily practice.

Cost: $777 (scholarships and payment plans available).

Location: 7 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, NY. For more information and to enroll, call 516-619-6421 or visit TinyURL.com/2p992y9p.

Learn to Live with More Empowerment Learn to become more empowered with Dr. Mike Berlin, creator of Living the Miracle Coaching program, a transformational program that reteaches the brain how to interpret past and current life experiences in a truthful, compassionate and empowering way.

The words power and empower are similar sounding but very differDr. Mike Berlin ent in meaning. Some believe that empowerment means bravado. They mix it up with power over something or someone. According to the Webster dictionary, the meaning of powerful is: 1. Having or capable of exerting power; 2. Effective or potent; 3. Great.

The prefix “em” means to put in or into, bring to a certain state. So, to “empower” means to exert power, be effective or potent and bring greatness “within.”

Living the Miracle Coaching is all about learning to come to know our true self and loving and forgiving ourselves completely. It is a state of powerful grace that we live in real and practical ways. It is not personal growth; it is spiritual growth, defined as being “about reaching out to and connecting with our inner soul, and is a method of becoming more harmonious with life around us, develops our own feelings of inner power and strength and leads us to live happier lives and to take more responsibility for our own actions.”

Berlin says, “It is about living as we truly are; connected to the power of all life. This is empowerment—connected and filled with the inner power that comes from truly knowing and loving yourself.”

For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 516-780-3351 or visit DrMikeBerlin.com/ LivingTheMiracle. See ad, page 19.

Essentially, to be empowered or to live in empowerment means to live with humble confidence, wisdom, contentment and love towards and emanating from oneself. It is the embodiment of greatness from within.

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New Entrepreneurial Program Jumpstarts Holistic Businesses Carol Leitner, a wellness industry entrepreneur, has a created a new, customizable, holistic business venture called Jumpstart Your Holistic Business/Practice.

Clients will work with Leitner, who has an MBA and has spent more than 20 years marketing and supporting the holistic health community on Long Island and in New York City. Together, they Leitner and the client will produce a networking/personal growth event on Zoom, featuring the client as a guest speaker and Leitner as the facilitator. The client will be able to share Carol Leitner products and services and offer a free consultation to attendees to create connections and future business.

Clients will also consult with Leitner to discuss other networking opportunities that can produce business by connecting with a chosen team of holistic experts comprised of professionals in the field of social media, holistic psychotherapists, health and life coaches and experts/top producers in the field of sales. In addition, she offers a somatic (body-centered) experience to help clients clarify their business goals. Clients will receive a free, 250-word news brief about their business in Natural Awakenings magazine, voted #5 in the U.S. for health and fitness by Cision.

Leitner’s reputation is well-known as she runs two meet-up organizations: Wellness and Entrepreneurs Exchange and Holistic Living on Long Island; they have close to 5,000 members. Leitner has hosted hundreds of wellness events and health expos and an ongoing holistic networking event called Carol’s Holistic Show and Tells. Over the years, she has referred hundreds of patients/ clients to doctors and practitioners, further spreading her network.

For more information, call 516-2428270 or email CarolLeitner1@gmail. com. To learn more about the meetups, visit Meetup.com/The-Wellness-and-Entrepreneurs-Exchange and Meetup.com/Holistic-Living-onLong-Island. See ad on page 43.

Vendor Space Opportunities Available for Upcoming Mind Body Soul Expo The next Mind Body Soul Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 3 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. “Gem” Rhodes, owner and event coordinator, says she is looking for vendors to represent unique healing modalities at this recurring free expo, which offers attendees a chance to discover, explore and experience a unique variety of wellness, health and holistic products and modalities, along with live presentations, performances and instructional classes.

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“I have space available for unique workshops and vendors,” says Rhodes. “I want our visitors to be able to discover, explore and learn about things at the expo they’ve never heard of before. If you are interested in the expo, please email MindBodySoulExpoNY@gmail.com for application information.”

Rhodes says the last expo exceeded her expectations. “My last Mind Body Soul Expo was the most successful show to date. We had at least 3,500 attendees and the 111 vendor spaces sold out.”

Location: Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. For more information, call 518-410-6269, email MindBodySoulExpoNY@ gmail.com or visit MindBodySoulExpo.com. See ad, page 12.

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Imagine . . . You’ve got that first date with him or her. You’ve got an interview for that new job you so very much need. You’re getting married today. You’re meeting that new client, the CEO of the biggest account you’ve ever had.

And you wake up in the morning with a huge, red, ugly blister on your lip.

It’s a herpes outbreak—it couldn’t have picked a worse time to appear. There’s no way to cover it up. You couldn’t be more embarrassed. Do you cancel? What do you do?

The problem isn’t complicated.

same thing that could have happened with Grandma could have happened then. If you’re diagnosed with herpes, you may be inclined to blame the last person you were intimate with, but unless you had a blood test proving you were herpes-free right before you were with that person, you may have already been infected.

Herpes can be dangerous.

As scary as this may sound, an outbreak on your lips or inside your nose can travel up your face to your eyes and literally blind you. Believe it or not, this is not an uncommon situation.

Besides being painful, as it attacks the sensory nerves, and putting aside the small scar a lesion can leave (though most lesions fade away), herpes poses a specific danger during pregnancy. If a woman has it internally, it may break out during birth, causing the baby to be born blind.

You caught a virus, the herpes virus, which comes in two varieties, Herpes Type I and Herpes Type II. The CDC says that more than 50 million out of 350 million Americans have it. But it appears that those numbers are really reversed. In truth maybe only 50 million Americans don’t have it, as most people aren’t How can you get rid of herpes perblood-tested for it. Stress of any kind may bring manently? on an attack or outbreak, as your immune system Please don’t believe the TV commercials that say herweakens for the moment. pes can only be suppressed. The drug manufacturers’ While there are many other types of herpes only interest is to keep you on expensive medication viruses, these two—Types I and II—are the most for the rest of your life. Either they don’t know about psycho-socially embarrassing ones. They’re ugly, the treatment I’m going to share with you, or they’ve painful and at times dangerous. Years ago we chosen to ignore and suppress its existence. generally ignored cold sores (or “canker sores”).

Intravenous ozone therapy uses ozone gas as a That’s not the case today. Relationships have medicine, effectively destroying these dreaded viruses ended, or never even started, when it’s revealed or completely. Over the past 70 years, some 45,000 physidiscovered that someone has herpes. While Type Dr. Howard Robins cians in more than 50 countries have safely used it for I is generally considered oral and Type II genital, this purpose, although its use has been suppressed in it has been proven by testing that you can have this country—obviously for the financial gain of Big Pharma. either in both locations.

In truth, herpes is a very, very hard virus to kill. The good Here’s the truth about how you got it. news is that ozone used as a medicine intravenously will Believe it or not, Grandma might have given you herpes. Or it penetrate its defenses and completely eradicate it without the might have been your best friend. possibility of a mutated or resistant strain developing. It does this Wait, you think. How is that possible? Isn’t herpes sexually safely, with virtually no adverse reactions. transmitted? What you don’t know could get you infected.

Believe it or not, it’s even possible to rid your body of herpes In truth, while herpes often is sexually transmitted, it can also so completely with ozone therapy that you will stop manufacturbe passed on by contact with silverware while dining or even ing antibodies for it (the body’s normal defense mechanism). sharing a water bottle at the gym. It’s that easy.

You will test negative for it, as if you never had it. Cured!

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Snoring Prevention Improves Health While snoring is a common problem for many people, it can also be a sign of other major health complications. When snoring occurs, breathing is done through the mouth, rather than the nose, which is designed to cleanse the air of unwanted foreign bodies that can be harmful to breathe into the lungs. As a result, unpurified air that keeps entering the oral cavity irritates the tissue surrounding the throat, and oxygen is not able to be absorbed as efficiently.

directly related to issues with cardiovascular problems and puts people at a much higher risk of developing disturbances with blood pressure and/or experiencing a heart attack.

Oxygen needs to be absorbed in all areas of the body to heal tissues on a nightly basis, most importantly the brain tissues. Dr. Amparo David, DMD, founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of New England, explains that when sleep-disordered breathing occurs, a large portion of the oxygen supply needed to keep the brain functioning is cut off. Left untreated, people can suffer brain damage slowly over time to a point where cognitive ability and memory is noticeably impaired. She also adds that poor sleep is

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Get Ice Cubes from Home: Stopping for a plastic bag of ice from a convenience store seems synonymous with a picnic, but it’s time to break that bad habit. Put ice cubes from the freezer into a stainless steel food storage container and drop it in an insulated bag or cooler to keep items cold and provide clean ice for drinks.

Planet-Friendly Picnicking STRATEGIES FOR A PLASTIC-FREE OUTING

Summer is the ideal time to break bread with loved ones, toss a Frisbee and celebrate the great outdoors, but too many of us believe that picnics require single-use plastics. In the name of convenience and easy cleanup, we bring plastic plates and cutlery, a stack of disposable cups and even a plastic tablecloth.

When our fun in the sun is over, an avalanche of non-biodegradable offenders ends up in landfills to pollute our environment and waterways.

It’s time to level up our picnicking game by going plastic-free. With a little planning, simple swap-outs are easy and less costly in the long run.

Here are a few tips.

Serve Homemade and Bulk Foods: Instead of processed goodies like chips and candy that come in plastic packaging, guests will love Mom’s gluten-free brownies and mixed nuts from the bulk aisle. Bring a chef’s knife and portable cutting board to slice fresh vegetables and a watermelon from the farmers market rather than precutting and stowing them in Ziploc bags.

Employ Reusable Containers and Bags: The same eco-friendly carriers we use at home can be taken to picnics, including cloth shopping bags, stainless steel food containers, beeswax wraps, Mason jars, resealable silicone pouches and cloth or knit drawstring bags for bulk items. Everything comes home and gets thrown into the washer for easy cleanup.

Bring Reusable Plates and Utensils: While plates, cups and cutlery from our kitchens can perform double duty at picnics, more lightweight options made of eco-friendly materials like bamboo and stainless steel abound. Assign each person one reusable cup and a set of utensils for the gathering.

Offer Plastic-Free Drinks: Singleuse, plastic water bottles are out.

Bring big jugs of water and homemade lemonade or iced tea. Stainless steel straws complete the plastic-free replacement.

Unfold Real Tablecloths: Add charm with a couple of genuine tablecloths to drape over a picnic table and spread on the ground, with matching cloth napkins to boot.

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Depression has risen during the pandemic among people ages 18 to 24. A recent Rutgers University survey found that half of a group of young adults reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression and another 23 percent noted milder symptoms. A new Australian study points to an effective strategy: a Mediterranean diet. Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney tested 72 men with depression between 18 and 25 years of age. After 12 weeks, those in the group that ate colorful vegetables, legumes, whole grains, oily fish, olive oil and raw, unsalted nuts had significantly lower levels of depression and reported a higher quality of life compared to those in the control group that did not cut back on fast foods, sugar and red meats.

“We were surprised by how willing the young men were to take on a new diet,” says lead researcher Jessica Bayes.

“Many were keen to continue the diet once the study ended, which shows how effective, tolerable and worthwhile they found the intervention. It suggests that medical doctors and psychologists should consider referring depressed young men to a nutritionist or dietitian as an important component of treating clinical depression.”

With 82 percent of Americans using apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, scrolling through social media has become an unconscious automatic behavior for many.

But that distraction comes with a price, indicates a new study by the UK’s University of Bath. Half of the 154 participants ages 18 to 72 stopped using virtually all social media for one week, reducing their average usage time from eight hours to 21 minutes for that period. After the seven days, they showed significant improvements in their well-being, depression and anxiety scores compared to those in a control group that did not take such a break. “Scrolling social media is so ubiquitous that many of us do it almost without thinking, from the moment we wake up to when we close our eyes at night,” says lead researcher Jeff Lambert. “But if you are spending hours each week scrolling and you feel it is negatively impacting you, it could be worth cutting down on your usage to see if it helps.”

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Green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia, according to new findings from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging. Researchers gave 7,283 people physical exams and blood tests, and then monitored them for dementia symptoms for 16 years. Those with higher levels of lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin in their blood had significantly less incidence of dementia compared to those with lower levels of these antioxidants. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in green, leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, peas and broccoli. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in orange fruits like papaya, oranges and persimmons.

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Fashion Industry Sustainability Campaigns Fall Short The Changing Markets Foundation, founded in 2015 and based in the Netherlands, discovered that environmental certification programs claiming to verify the sustainability of fashion brands facilitate “greenwashing” for the apparel industry. A recent report proposes the certification programs provide, at best, a “patchy promise of sustainability.” The organization’s analysis of voluntary efforts designed to reduce fashion’s growing environmental footprint found the efforts instead led to increased pollution, and are helping to solidify the industry’s reliance on nonrenewable resources.

The report, which evaluated 10 of the most prominent sustainability certification programs for the fashion industry, states that fashion retailers are “lauded for working towards the reduction of plastic hangers, bags and other packaging, while their huge and growing use of plastic for clothes passes under the radar.”

George Harding-Rolls, a campaign manager at Changing Markets and lead author of the report, says, “Waste increases, utilization of clothes decreases and reliance on fossil fuels increases, yet these schemes continue to exist and say that sustainable fashion is just around the corner. This is actually preventing us from taking the more systemic action that we need, such as more regulation and legislation.”

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New Underwater Maps Track Fish To better track the location and movement of marine fish in U.S. waters, The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries is using a new interactive website, the Distribution Mapping and Analysis Portal. It demonstrates that the ranges of many marine species are shifting, expanding and contracting in response to changing ocean conditions. Intended to improve data sharing and collaboration, it will facilitate judgements about fishery management and increase knowledge about species distribution.

The portal displays data from NOAA Fisheries bottom trawl surveys for five regions (Northeast, Southeast, Gulf of Mexico, West Coast and Alaska) and includes a map viewer and graphing capabilities for more than 800 marine fish and invertebrate species. Understanding where species are distributed and the factors that drive patterns are important for species conservation and management.

Rick Spinrad, Ph.D., NOAA administrator, says, “Changes in fish stocks can have significant economic and cultural impacts for communities and businesses across the U.S. The visualization capabilities of this new tool boost our ability to turn the data NOAA collects into robust decision-making resources for the entire fishery management community, helping build a climate-ready nation.”

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Food Affects Our Mood

by David Pollack, D.C.

Most people, young and old, with mood and behavioral imbalances have a digestive problem, even if they don’t realize it. The digestive tract is home to many functions having little to do with actual digestion. The digestive tract contains 70 to 80 percent of the body’s entire immune system. Problems involving immune function often present as allergies, skin issues, postnasal drip, swelling and as mentioned, digestive problems.

Another major non-digestive function of the digestive tract is neurotransmitter and hormone production. Neurotransmitters are the compounds that become our thoughts and reactions to our environment. Changes in this function can cause enormous changes in mood and behavior. Hormones, directly and indirectly, are manufactured in the digestive tract. Many of these hormones control mood, appetite, blood sugar levels and other blood chemistries, among other functions.

Our digestive tracts have an enormous influence on how we feel, think and act; food can exacerbate that. Some foods irritate us and cause inflammation, while others tend to be more calmative. Sugars, simple carbohydrates, poor-quality fats and proteins, such as pork products and most conventional meats and cheeses, artificial coloring, preservatives and genetically modified foods are among inflammatory and irritating nutrition. In contrast, such foods as grassfed and organic meets, organic or unprocessed vegetables and foods that contain no preservatives, coloring or other artificial enhancements or ripening agents are more calming by nature. Modest portion sizes also are important, as too much food makes us bloated and leads to an inflammatory cascade.

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Our digestive tracts have an enormous influence on how we feel, think and act; food can exacerbate that. lead to significant improvements in their mood and emotional state. They report increased energy, clarity and calmness and reductions in anxiety, anger and depression directly related to what they eat.

Controlling our diet and food intake can have massive effects on our mood and behavior. Ensuring we have a well-optimized digestive tract can make us feel even better and more serene. Along with dietary adjustments, natural therapies can help the body heal from the inside out. Using enzymes, nutraceuticals, acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, detoxification and cleansing regimens and a variety of other safe and natural techniques can assist the body and mind in relaxing and functioning at optimal levels.

Dr. David Pollack, DC LAc CFMP is a chiropractor and acupuncturist. He also has advanced studies in nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine and botanical medicine. His practice, Pollack Wellness Institute, is located at 66 Commack Rd., Ste. 204, Commack, NY. For more information, call 631-4620801 or visit PollackWellness.com See ads, pages 4 and 13.

Packing Pain CHILDREN’S BACKPACK MISUSE LEADS TO SPINAL PROBLEMS

by Gina Marino, D.C. Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The disproportionate amounts of weight they carry in their backpacks—often slung over just one shoulder—is a leading cause in this new trend.

A recent study found that the average child carries a backpack that would be the equivalent of a 39-pound burden for a 176-pound man, or a 29-pound load for a 132-pound woman. Of those children carrying heavy backpacks to school, 60 percent had experienced back pain as a result.

The results of these types of studies are especially important as more and more school districts— many of them in urban areas—remove lockers from the premises, forcing students to carry their books with them all day long.

Four Steps to Safe Backpack Use Limiting the backpack’s weight and urging the use of ergonomically correct backpacks can help. The American Chiropractic Association offers the following tips to prevent the needless pain that backpack misuse could cause students.

Step 1: Choose Right Choosing the right size backpack is the most important step to safe backpack use.

Bigger is not necessarily better. The more room there is in a backpack, the more a child will carry and the heavier the backpack will be. The backpack should never hang more than four inches below the waistline. A backpack that hangs too low increases the weight on the shoulders, causing a child to lean forward when walking.

Although backpacks with wheels have increased in popularity, the ACA is now recommending that they be used cautiously and on a limited basis by only those students that are not physically able to carry a backpack. Some school districts have begun banning the use of rollerpacks because they clutter hallways, resulting in dangerous trips and falls.

Step 2: Pack Right Make sure the child’s backpack weighs no more than 5 to 10 percent of their body weight. A heavier backpack will cause them to bend forward in an attempt to support the weight on his or her back, rather than on the shoulders, by the straps.

If the backpack is still too heavy, talk to the child’s teacher. Ask if the heaviest books can be left at school, and only lighter hand-out materials or workbooks get brought home.

A backpack with individualized compartments helps in positioning the contents most effectively. Make sure that pointy or bulky objects are packed away from the area that will rest on the child’s back.

Step 3: Lift Right Face the pack, bend at the knees, and use both hands to check the weight of the pack. Lift with the legs. Apply one shoulder strap and then the other. Don’t sling the backpack onto one shoulder.

Step 4: Wear Right Urge students to wear both shoulder straps. Lugging the backpack around by one strap can cause the disproportionate shift of weight to one side, leading to neck and muscle spasms, as well as low-back pain. Wide, padded straps are important. Non-padded straps are uncomfortable and can dig into a child’s shoulders. The shoulder straps should be adjustable so the backpack can be properly fitted to the body—snug, but not too tight. Straps that are too loose can cause the backpack to dangle uncomfortably and cause spinal misalignment and pain. When the backpack has a waist strap, use it.

Chiropractic Care Can Help If any pain or discomfort is experienced from backpack use, chiropractic spinal adjustments can help. Doctor of Chiropractic are licensed and trained to diagnose and treat patients of all ages and will use a gentler type of treatment for children. In addition, they can also prescribe exercises designed to help children develop strong muscles, along with instruction in good nutrition, posture and sleeping habits.

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RAISING A WELL-ROUNDED CHILD PRACTICAL WAYS TO BUILD LASTING LIFE SKILLS

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hildhood is a time of magical discovery and a training ground for adult life. Yet today’s world introduces unprecedented problems that can challenge a child’s bedrock: escalating violence including mass shootings, bullying, social media pressure, environmental crises and cultural conflict, not to mention the COVID-19 lockdowns.

For kids to develop the solid foundation they will need in these trying times, a powerful approach is a full-spectrum one that rounds out their experiences and skills, while instilling confidence and resilience. It includes a broad-based education, artistic and cultural exploration, experiences of diverse cultures, training in mind-body tools, healthy eating habits and connecting with nature. These facets enable children to cope, adapt and thrive in a changing world. It gives them the necessary building blocks for the rest of their lives, which has an invaluable return for all of us now and for future generations.

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Boston-based Casey O’Brien Martin, an expressive arts therapist and author of Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Kids Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques, defines a wellrounded child as “one who is balanced in the many different areas of their life: socially with friends and by having their own interests and hobbies; physically by being active and eating nourishing foods; emotionally by accepting and acknowledging their feelings and using coping skills to deal with uncomfortable or stressful situations.”

Encouraging kids to try new things—and allowing them to experience failure—affects how they respond to life. “Well-rounded children are flexible in their thinking toward changes in schedule or environment, have been exposed to boundaries and as they mature, can apply their different experiences to their understanding of safety, social skills, fundamental learning and communication,” says April Christopherson, an occupational therapist and owner of Exploration Kids Therapy, in Gunnison, Colorado.

Kids keenly observe and try on adult behavior, and in this practice lies tremendous potential. “One of the very best things parents, caregivers and educators can do is to model healthy coping skills. Just telling kids what to do is not enough. We need to walk the talk, too,” Martin says. Attaining family balance is key to avoid overscheduling and feeling overwhelmed, especially if prompting kids to follow their bliss. Integrating mindfulness techniques like meditation, yoga and sensory engagement into a household’s everyday routines can help to fortify emotional stability when kids experience rough waters.

“When kids learn to focus on their breathing, it helps to bring their attention to the present moment. By practicing mindfulness daily, these practices become second nature, and kids are able to tap into them whenever they need to. By teaching children these tools at a young age, we are planting seeds that they will be able to grow and cultivate throughout their lives,” says Maura Bradley, founder of Bee You Yoga and Mindfulness, in Manasquan, New Jersey. The author of Mindfulness For Kids In 10 Minutes A Day emphasizes that mindfulness can be a formal or informal practice, can involve the entire family and does not require a lot of time.

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with each other, notice the weather or play an “eye spy” game on the way to school.

Christopherson concurs: “I suggest a child practice meditation, breathwork and mindfulness, first together with a parent or caregiver to get familiar with the practices, and then practice the techniques during non-stressful times.”

The Colors of Learning Focusing on grades with a one-size-fits-all educational model poses many problems, and changing times demand a broader, more vibrant paradigm. COVID-19 lockdowns brought radical changes to the classroom, and more than ever, parents are opting for a more holistic approach with various methods of homeschooling or whole-child curriculums like those offered at Waldorf, Sudbury and Montessori schools. Alternative learning presents the world as a laboratory, goes beyond math, reading and science, and endorses characterbuilding immersion in community, compassion and culture.

“Montessori learning stresses the beauty of nature,” says Ruth Tencati, a Montessori teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“Geography, music, art and practical life skills are taught. Ideally, each child is given lessons that balance learning in all areas and at the right time for each child’s level of skill and curiosity.” Students are given peace education, “where they are encouraged to think of others, as well as themselves, and to see themselves as part of a community of learners,” she says. Tencati views technology as an ally when it is used to deepen students’ understanding of lessons, but believes it should never be used as a pacifier.

Familiarity with the arts is key to a well-rounded view of life, but the number of school-based arts programs has been declining since 1980 due to a heavy focus on standardized testing. To assess the impact of art on children, Rice University researchers ran a randomized controlled trial in 2019 with 10,548 students enrolled in 42 schools in the Houston area. They found that students that participated in the arts at elementary and middle school levels improved their writing skills, increased their compassion for others and were less likely to misbehave in class.

In lieu of school-based art programs, kids can learn from virtual tours designed specifically for them by the Louvre, the Van Gogh Museum and other outstanding art museums. For a fun dive into history, the British Museum, Boston Children’s Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History bring the past to life with online “field trips” just for kids.

When kids learn about other cultures, religions, languages and belief systems, it increases their capacity for empathy and the ability to see different perspectives, a trait often found in successful adults. To introduce kids to an expanded worldview, families can enjoy a weekly ethnic meal, go to local heritage festivals and celebrate the holidays of different countries.

Food for Life Giving a child lifelong tools includes instilling a healthy respect for good health. Positive eating habits have been shown to boost academic performance and lessen the potential for speech and language

acquisition delays. Research on laboratory animals by the University of Georgia in 2021 published in Translational Psychiatry showed that sugar consumption in adolescence diminished learning capacity even into adulthood, possibly due to imbalances in gut bacteria.

“Hundreds of studies identify nutrition as one of the most critical factors in the development of robust brains,” says Lorie Eber, a holistic nutritionist in Orange County, California. “Consumption of whole foods such as eggs (choline), oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), vegetables (folate and antioxidants), beans (zinc) and Greek yogurt (gut health) are vital for the healthy development of children’s brains in the first years of life.”

Nutrition has a measurable impact on psychological health, she says. “Diets high in refined sugars and saturated fats increase the risk of kids developing hyperactivity and ADHD. Children who skip breakfast have difficulty concentrating and low moods, which detract from learning.”

Eber encourages children’s participation in meal planning and food preparation, as well as weekly excursions to farmers markets, to experience the colors and tastes of local produce. “All of these things will lay the foundation for your children to develop a healthy relationship with food. That is a rare gift in today’s food-centric society.”

Natural Instincts Connecting to nature is not only good for growing bodies, but also for self-image. A 2018 systematic review of 35 studies published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows time spent outdoors positively impacts young people’s mental health.

Research conducted by the Institute of Education at University College London drives it home even further: Primary school children that connected with nature in brief Wildlife Trust programs felt better about themselves and experienced more positive relationships with their teachers and classmates. Adding to Mother Nature’s feel-good benefits, exercise during childhood and adolescence, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lowers the risk of depression, improves academic performance and reduces the risk for chronic diseases later in life.

In the end, parenting is about doing our best for our children while being human. “Being a parent is hard. One of my mantras for myself is ‘grace, gratitude and grit,’” muses Martin. “Giving grace to myself by forgiving myself for my parenting mistakes, being grateful for my family and having grit to keep persevering and working hard to build a good life for my family.”

Each parent’s formula might be different, but the basics never get old. “Let a child experience life! Give them opportunities to get into nature, play with non-toy items, interact with animals and support their curiosity,” advises Christopherson. “Be safe, but let your kids be kids.”

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The earthy, floral scent of clary sage (Salvia sclarea) may also help with anxiety. A 2013 study featuring women undergoing a stressful medical exam found that inhaling clary sage essential oil not only led to a subjective relaxation response, but also lowered blood pressure. Researchers noted a decreasing trend in salivary cortisol concentrations, a measure of stress; however, it was not significantly different compared to a placebo. Nevertheless, the reduced pressure suggests that clary sage may have stress-lowering capabilities.

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The citrus essential oil bergamot (Citrus bergamia), taken either alone or with other oils, has been shown to help ease symptoms of anxiety and stress. A 2017 pilot study found that bergamot oil diffused into the air helped reduce anxiety and improve mental health and overall well-being in patients in the waiting room of a mental health treatment facility.

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In particular, eight unique essential oils for anxiety have been explored in scientific literature.

ssential oils are highly concentrated compounds extracted from aromatic plants that are used in aromatherapy for a variety of conditions.

These fragrant oils have been incorporated into wellness practices for thousands of years, and decades of research confirm their benefits, especially their effects on mental health and well-being.

Breathing in essential oils, whether applied topically or inhaled when diffused in the air, has been shown to improve mood and mental wellness by triggering the release of calming neurochemicals such as gamma-aminobutyric acid

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lavender oil in a variety of anxiety-provoking medical scenarios, including cosmetic surgery, preoperative anxiety and postpartum anxiety. While most essential oils should not be taken orally, standardized lavender essential oil found in dietary supplement form has been shown to be safe and effective in easing anxiety when inhaled and taken orally.

As with most other essential oils, rose (Rosa) water has been used since ancient times to enhance health and healing, including mental health. A 2016 study involving hemodialysis patients found that inhaling rose water helped noticeably improve symptoms of anxiety. A 2019 randomized, controlled trial found that inhalation of both rose and neroli essential oils helped improve the psychological, physical and social symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome.

5. LEMON BALM Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) has been proven to have anxiolytic, moodenhancing and cognitive-improving effects in a variety of human clinical trials. As a dietary supplement and inhaled as an essential oil, lemon balm may help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

8. YLANG YLANG Often used in the fragrance industry, ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) has a slightly sweet and floral aroma. Research shows that inhaling the essential oil of ylang ylang may help reduce blood pressure and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

6. NEROLI Neroli oil comes from the Citrus aurantium plant and has been found to help with symptoms of stress and anxiety. In a 2014 randomized controlled trial involving menopausal women, inhalation of neroli essential oil both helped with menopausal symptoms and stress, but also lowered blood pressure, improved sexual desire and helped to balance cortisol and estrogen levels.

Some of the methods for using essential oils include: n Added to bath water (six to 12 drops) n Spread through the air via a room diffuser (three to four drops) n Inhaled directly from a cotton pad or tissue (one to two drops) or from a bottle itself n As a massage fragrance by adding one to two drops per two tablespoons of massage oil or lotion

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ilent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine. Wesley Trimble, communications and creative director of the American Hiking Society, has observed a growing interest in ecotherapies such as silent hikes that meld solitude and mindfulness with outdoor recreation. “Just getting out into nature, no matter where you are, is a great way to enjoy its beauty and focus on the experience,” he says.

When heading out on a silent hike or walk, in a group or alone, in a park or around the neighborhood, Trimble recommends taking long, deep, deliberate breaths. This allows the body to relax and focus on moving through space while being aware of sensory experiences.

Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes a quiet hike every day. The author of One Square Inch of Silence has traveled the globe for four decades in search of quiet, natural spaces in which to record ecological soundscapes such as crashing ocean waves or the snowy crickets of Washington State. “Opening up in a naturally quiet place in nature or the wilderness lets you become physically healthier, mentally clearer and more in touch with what you really want,” he says.

Hempton suggests that a silent hike begin with listening, which for mammals is a primary way to gather information: “Any event creates a sound, and that sound carries information about that event.” When heading into a natural area, he recommends listening for the furthest sounds and focusing on the faintest ones. “Then listen to the whole place and notice what you feel. There’s nothing you need to say, but everything you need to hear.”

According to Hempton, it takes less time to enjoy the benefits of a silent hike than people might imagine. “Even five minutes can produce huge relief,” he says. “Don’t make it a stressful thing.

Recognize how much time you have, give it that and notice how you feel.”

Advice for silent wilderness experiences can be found at the website of Quiet Parks International (QuietParks.org), a nonprofit that Hempton co-founded which is dedicated to preserving quiet in the wilderness.

Exercises to Quiet the Mind on a Silent Hike Author and nature educator Joseph Bharat Cornell affirms that silent hikes help instill a sense of vibrant calmness. He created an outdoor learning strategy named Flow Learning, which is highly recommended by the U.S. National Park Service. It incorporates playful experiences into wellness walks to lessen internal dialogue and sharpen intuitive perception.

His book, Sharing Nature: Nature Awareness Activities for All Ages, includes activities like the Silent Sharing Walk. “Teams of three people walk along and don’t say anything, but look and enjoy together,” he explains. “When you see something intriguing, gently tap the others on the shoulder, point and look together, and then quietly move on.”

The Trail of Beauty exercise encourages hikers to consider quotations like George Washington Carver’s “If you love it enough, anything will talk with you.” Participants explore trails to find something captivating that relates to the noteworthy words.

Cornell advises to not use quotes that are too philosophical, because that can lead to internal dialogue that takes focus away from nature.

Group hikers can use the Nature In Me exercise to develop points of awareness. After finding a captivating spot outdoors, participants sit down and rest their hands palms-down on their thighs, allowing awareness to flow from one observation to the next. Lightly press a finger on the leg for each noticeable observation—a passing cloud, chirping birds or the splash of a river otter.

Cornell advises against slipping into passivity, because then the mind tends to wander.

The Sound Map activity encourages hikers to take paper and pencil on a silent hike. “Close your eyes and cup your hands around both ears and listen for a sound,” Cornell explains. "Mark an X at the center of your paper to represent where you are. Then make a simple symbol to represent your sound and its location.

This encourages people to listen and focus.” Trimble cautions that silent hikes can increase the chances of an animal encounter, so it’s important to remain aware of surroundings at all times. Silent hikes can also help wildlife. “One of the components of ‘leave no trace’ is the respect of wildlife,” he says. “Many studies show the impact of noise pollution on different types of ecosystems. Silent hikes let us enjoy nature without disturbing wildlife.”

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Consciousness is the essence of presence.

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It’s a trance state we can attain if we go deep within ourselves through meditation into the delta frequencies, and then visualize that we’re blending that higher realm of consciousness into the universe like a raindrop entering the ocean. By doing this, you arrive at the place where miracles exist.

There’s nothing to create. It’s like being in a field of fruit. The abundance is there, you just have to go where the abundance is.

How can we develop and tap into our superconsciousness?

My book has exercises at the end of each chapter. One of my favorites is looking into the pupils of your eyes in the mirror for 10 minutes straight, uninterrupted. In doing that, you will feel the essence of your presence. That is your superconsciousness.

Do we cause our own illnesses?

I think we play a role in that process. Many people are cultivating ease and healing themselves. A lot of people are unconsciously cultivating “dis-ease”. Your choices are to be consciously proactive, which is healing, or unconsciously reactive, which is disease-producing. There are two possibilities related to the energy of consciousness: flow or resistance. When we’re in resistance, we can spend so much time in negative, reactive situations. The more negatively reactive we are, the less flow and the more resistance we encounter and produce. The more consciousness that we

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a 24-hour period; intermittent anxiety expressed through apprehension, panting, moaning or shivering; and loss of formerly acquired knowledge, including house training.

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1. Incorporate regular exercise, socialization and mental stimulation. While they can’t exert themselves with the same intensity as younger dogs, senior canines derive tremendous benefits from walks—especially unhurried “sniffaris”—and other age-appropriate physical activity and strengthening exercises.

Short periods of play time with people and other pets in controlled situations can also help. Food puzzles and treat-release toys provide fun, mental stimulation, while brief training sessions refresh their memory or teach new skills.

2. Take them to twice-yearly wellness visits. Keep abreast of metabolic changes to catch disease early. Many Alzheimer’s patients have insulin resistance and persistent hyperglycemia, so keeping a dog’s A1c levels low and steady is important.

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Because studies show that MCT in coconut oil can improve cognitive function in older dogs, add a quarter-teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 pounds of body weight to food daily. Other supplements to consider are S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), jellyfish extracts, glutathione, resveratrol (Japanese knotweed), lion’s mane mushroom, vinpocetine, phosphatidylserine, curcumin, ubiquinol, digestive enzymes and probiotics.

If a dog has problems hearing or seeing, use odor cues like pet-friendly essential oils or pheromone products to help them find their way around. Also consider purchasing or building ramps if they’re having trouble getting into the car or up on the bed or a favorite chair. If they’re slipping or unsure on bare floors, add runners, yoga mats or area rugs.

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Melatonin supplementation may help.

Guide the precious pet with clear cues and easy-to-follow instructions, and when talking to them, use a quiet, calm and loving voice.

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5. Reduce doggie stress. Senior dogs, especially those with dementia, often become disoriented. To help them remain stable and reduce anxiety, stick to a consistent daily routine, feeding and walking them on a set schedule. To control arthritis and degenerative joint disease, keep dogs active and at a healthy weight. Consider acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, stretching and hydrotherapy (exercising in water). If a dog is experiencing incontinence because of age (and not caused by an underlying condition that should be addressed), provide them with more frequent potty trips outside or reintroduce them to a crate if they were crate-trained initially. Acupuncture may also help.

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Pyschotherapy PRESENT CENTERED THERAPIES Michael Mongno, MFT, Ph.D, LP Upper West Side • 212-799-0001 DrMongno@PresentCenteredTherapies.com PresentCenteredTherapies.com Michael Mongno MFT, Ph.D LP is a licensed psychoanalyst, marriage and family therapist, and holistic counselor based in Manhattan.

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Spiritual Counseling YOLA'S CHILD Rev. Nancy Dominique Dessables, LMSW Glen Oaks, NY 516-703-4616 • yolaschild.com Spiritual Counseling (SC) is a gentle, caring, therapeutic approach that honors your unique spiritual beliefs. It is not about proselytizing but rather about honoring what spirituality means to you. SC can help you cultivate a deeper sense of peace, experience greater joy, find meaning and purpose, and heal from life's inevitable traumas and setbacks. Schedule a 40-minute pro-bono session with me today. Together we will develop a fee structure that works for you.

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