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ees, butterflies, bats and birds—I look for them in my yard and along my power walks in nature. They are pollinators, and we humans desperately need them to survive. I’m expanding my wildflower garden this year with native plants and pollinator-friendly flowers like phlox and sunflowers. My goal is to Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell replenish my backyard ecosystem (plus I love flowers). I plan to invite my granddaughter, an inquisitive toddler, to help me plant as well; growing flowers and veggies together is a fun way to introduce the next generation to the joys of gardening. I’ve also decided to grow some herbs, and maybe some potted tomatoes and cucumbers—my granddaughter loves cucumbers—but since my garden last year was not an enormous success, I’ll happily support our local growers too, with weekly shopping trips to the many wonderful farmers markets and farm stores in our region. I enjoy getting to know the people who grow my food. Many of my favorite shopping spots are in our local Foodie Guide on page 25.

I hope our feature article, “Why We Need Wild Places,” by Sheryl DeVore (page 32), will inspire you as it inspired me. It got me thinking about my backyard; I’d like to learn more about how to get invasive plants under control and what native plants and wildflowers are best to grow. If you’ve had the same questions, you can find information from local experts in our news briefs and the display ads on the pages that follow.

I grew up celebrating Earth Day by picking up litter. In fact I’m old enough to remember the first Earth Day, when the students in North Salem schools were loaded onto buses with teachers and garbage bags, and we were dispersed throughout the town to clean up trash. It made a huge impression on me and made me realize just how disrepectfully people treat our earth. It instilled in me a core value: pride of being a steward to our environment. Sadly, there’s still a lot of litter around, so even now on Earth Day and throughout the month of April, I pick up roadside garbage in my neighborhood and my town.

I encourage you to celebrate Earth Day too. There are a few local festivities planned this year; you can find out about them on pages 20 and 21, and on our calendar, starting on page 44. The online calendar on our website, WakeupNaturally.com, has even more great happenings. Be sure to sign up for our email so you can get the “green-digital” version of Natural Awakenings delivered to your inbox monthly.

While you’re out enjoying the spring sunshine, stop by and say hi to us at a two upcoming events. We are a proud media sponsor of the fourth annual Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo, happening April 9, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Renegades Stadium parking lot located at 1500 NY-9D, in Wappingers Falls. The expo is outdoors and family friendly, with free admission. We’re also pleased to sponsor the beloved Awaken Wellness Fair, which takes place this year on April 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center in Tarrytown. We look forward to seeing you at these inspiring community events. And if you’re feeling adventurous, may we suggest a trip to Saratoga Springs for the fifth annual Mind, Body, Soul Expo at the Saratogo City Center on April 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There’ll be free admission and lots of fun!

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20 EARTH DAY 2022 Local Community Events

24 LOCAL FOOD

Second Chance Food Rescues Healthy Food to Help Hungry People

26 EATING FOR THE PLANET Diet for a Climate Crisis

30 BUZZ-FREE DRINKING The Healthy Rise of NonAlcoholic Beverages

32 WHY WE NEED WILD PLACES

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How to Invite Nature Back into Our Lives and Landscapes

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news briefs

‘Kinship with Nature’ Workshops Begin April 17

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Awaken Fair Returns to Tarrytown

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he Awaken Wellness Fair, the longrunning “body-mind-spirit-green expo”, returns in person to Tarrytown on April 24. Founder and CEO Paula Caracappa says enthusiasm is running high for the second live event after some virtual events, so vendors and speakers who want to be included should register as soon as possible.

“After a long haul of physical and mental challenges, everyone is ready to continue with live Awaken Fairs to soothe, inform and uplift,” Caracappa says. “The Awaken Fairs are where vendors offer unusual, natural and healthy products and services—whether it’s artwork that inspires, words that uplift, jewelry that adorns or a practice that heals. Our spring event kicks off the season of graduations, confirmations and Mother’s Day, with unique, often handmade gift items that fit everyone’s list.”

The Awaken Fair also features a full lineup of 45-minute talks, running from 10am until 5pm. “Experts in a variety of fields fill our speakers’ schedule,” Caracappa says. “At any given event, guests enjoy information about holistic wellness, personal development, spiritual growth and more.” The fair features three large spaces that can accommodate up to 40 people. All speaker talks are free to attend for Awaken Fair guests.

The event is rounded out by Intuitive Readers and gifted Energy Healers who offer sessions for a nominal fee. Exhibitor spots are still available.

Location: Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, 455 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. For tickets and more information, including vendor and speaker opportunities, call 914.422.1784 or visit AwakenFair.com.

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athy Carter, an intuitive landscape designer and the founder of Creating Sacred Places, will be leading Kinship with Nature workshops every other weekend, starting April 17, at various parks and natural settings throughout northern Westchester County and Putnam County.

“These workshops teach you how to communicate with the elemental spirits in nature and how to create a deeper connection with nature,” Carter says.

Creating Sacred Spaces will announce its upcoming workshop season with more dates, locations and topics soon. Carter says she plans to add natural craft workshops, such as building fairy gardens, floral headdresses, sand castings, and floral design using materials gathered from nature.

“Last year our workshops were very successful,” she says. “Everyone loved the exercises and the camaraderie with other participants. One is left with a magical feeling of great love for nature after each workshop. I’m looking forward to continuing these wonderful workshops with added topics and dates. I’m also very excited about the craft workshops, and I’ll be starting a podcast this spring as well.”

For more info about Creating Sacred Places and its upcoming workshops, call 646.584.3540 or visit CreatingSacredPlaces.com. See ad, page 35.

Nature’s Whispers Offers Hands-On ‘Build and Create’ Workshops

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ature’s Whispers, a company that uses ancient practices to connect clients to nature, is now offering Let’s Build and Create Workshops. In these hands-on classes, participants will learn to build trail energy portals and arbors, make trail-side fairy houses, or sculpt and plant a gnome head.

“Creating art out of nature enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time,” says Michael “Pondhawk” Gulbrandsen, the owner of Nature’s Whispers. “We ask the forDream catcher entrance portal est for gifts and collect them for the creating.

Participants will get to paint fairy doors, plant grasses on the gnome’s head for hair, or weave fallen branches into magical structures. All participants should plan on getting their hands dirty.”

A naturalist and guide, Gulbrandsen says he founded Nature’s Whispers so he could teach others how to make this connection to Grandmother Earth and its inhabitants.

“Through our Walking the Trail Workshops, we develop a deeper relationship with nature and feel the healing powers of the forest,” he explains. “Walking in harmony with nature expands your awareness so you can relax and reduce your anxieties and stresses.”

Other popular workshops he offers include Tranquility Walks, Wisdom Walks, Fairy Walks and Drum, Rattle and Roar Circles.

On April 23, starting at 10 a.m., Gulbrandsen will create an Enchanted Realm at the World Peace Sanctuary, located at 26 Benton Road, in Wassiac.

For more info, call 845.489.7250, email walkingthetrail16@gmail.com or visit MeditativeWalks.com. See ad, page 35.

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news briefs

The Fellowship Community

Fellowship Community, Focused on Elder Care, Accepting New Members

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he Fellowship Community—a work-based, intergenerational community centered on the care of the elderly—is accepting applications for new members. Approximately 140 elder members, co-workers and their children currently live and work together there in rural Rockland County, where they grow as much of their own food as possible on a biodynamic farm.

“It is a place for people who are interested in self-development, by working and learning in service to others and caring for the earth,” says Tari Steinrueck, co-administrator of the Fellowship Community.

Founded in 1966 by Ann and Paul Scharff, the Fellowship Community sits on more than 20 acres of farm, woods and orchards. It serves the needs of elder members through all phases of aging, from independent living apartments to more direct help, surrounding and supporting them with a more human approach to elder care.

The Fellowship Community owns Duryea Farm Diary, whose 10 Jersey cows constitute the last remaining dairy herd in Rockland County. ​It supplies the Hilltop House kitchens with pasteurized milk and cheeses. The community also raises sheep, chickens and honeybees; grows 10 acres of vegetables; maintains 30 acres of pasture and hay fields; and grows herbs, flowers, berries and grapes. ​ “Here we offer ample opportunities for an individual to be actively involved in real work until this becomes impossible,” Steinrueck says. “Some members volunteer occasionally within the community, and others make a daily or weekly commitment to community activities like gardening, cooking or creating in our workshops, including the pottery studio and the weavery. Those who are no longer capable of engaging actively in work are able to participate simply by being present, as these activities are always going on in their midst.”

In spring 2020, a fire destroyed Pine Lodge, which held some residential quarters, guest accommodations and a weavery. While no one was injured, the building was a total loss, Steinrueck says.

After many donations and hard work, the community is now rebuilding, with an expected completion time of summer 2023.

For more info, call 845.356.8494 Ext. 2 or visit FellowshipCommunity.org.

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Trauma Recovery Retreat at The Omega Institute

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rett Cotter, author of 3 Keys to Managing PTSD: The Warrior’s Guide and founder of Stress Is Gone, will lead a Trauma Recovery Retreat from May 29 to June 3 at The Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck. Participants will learn to overcome stress, anxiety, and the pain from traumatic memories, including Brett Cotter pandemic-related PTSD, and to improve their confidence, emotional balance, mental clarity, and realignment with purpose.

Certified by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, Cotter helps people heal traumatic memories and overcome anxiety through classes, coaching and guided meditation.

He has taught his signature method in Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, schools, nonprofits, military bases and disaster sites.

“I have 20 years of hands-on experience helping individuals and families break free from the grips of their pain,” Cotter says.

“My work transforms stressful family dynamics and helps create happy, loving homes.”

Veronica Domingo, assistant director of programs at the Omega Institute, says previous participants in Cotter’s retreats have called the experience “profound and amazing,” adding that “it went beyond their expectations.”

“I could see an obvious shift in each of the participants,” she says. “It’s teachers like Brett Cotter who truly remind me why I’m still at Omega after 18 years.”

Retired Colonel Mikel Burroughs, of Warriors For Life / Victory For Veterans, says Cotter is “an amazing healer” with a gift for working with veterans and first responders and leading them through guided meditations.

Antwan Martin, an army veteran who attended one of Cotter’s retreats, admits to being surprised by its immediate effectiveness.

“I was shocked at how quickly he began bringing out of us what was really hurting. I’ve never met anyone who listens to pain as well as he does, and reflects back such empathy. The most critical part of the retreat for me was my one-on-one session with Brett.

He mirrored my grief, acknowledged my frustration, guided me back to my good pure heart, and helped me stand tall and proud again.”

Location: Omega Institute, 150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY. To register for the course, visit bit.ly/3pC1ymB. For more info, call 833.867.3529, email brett@stressisgone.org or visit BrettCotter.com.

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news briefs

Bio-Quantum Physics Used to Discover Subhealth Conditions

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Wilderness Day Walks Lift Spirits in Tough Times

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n Japan it’s called “forest bathing”: taking a walk out in the woods to still the mind and boost overall well-being. Bianca Di Salvo has begun offering Wilderness Day Walks based on this concept of natural health, combined with soul-centric personal growth.

“My remote and in-person guided group wilderness walks allow you to be easier with yourself, let go of things that are holding you back, release anxiety, find peace, connect to your inner wisdom and reconnect with the natural world,” she says.

Especially in a world that’s rapidly changing, with news coming at us rapid fire every day, it’s critical to find new ways to support our health, Di Salvo says.

“Finding a place of peace and ease, a place to connect with your own inner wisdom, is increasingly important as we face life in this complex world,” she says.

“Spring, a time of rebirth and rejuvenation, is the perfect time to reconnect with yourself and the natural world.”

On April 16 and 30, she’ll offer two Earth Day Wilderness Walks, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. both days. The cost is $25 per walk. A cell phone is required to participate. Wilderness Day Walks will soon announce its full spring schedule of guided walks, which can be accessed remotely or attended in person.

For more info, call 914.771.8784, email bianca@wildernessdaywalk.com or visit WildernessDayWalk.com. See ad, page 35.

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ix in 10 Americans suffer from some type of chronic illness, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. That’s a lot of people fighting a long battle against poor health. Christine Jordan, NA.D., Ph.D., who recently opened the Alternative Healing Clinic in Mahopac, says Bio-Quantum Physics can help get to the bottom of subhealth conditions.

“If you’ve been on a healing journey and you’re not getting results you seek, Bio-Quantum Physics is the answer,” Jordan says. “It provides what’s really going on with you through customized, noninvasive tests and accurate solutions.”

She says her clients are relieved to know that their questions about their wellness issues can be answered. “The immediate benefit is Dr. Christine Jordan that, during the first test, affordable solutions are available, a workable customized wellness plan is created, and peace of mind is finally within reach,” she says.

Bio-Quantum Physics is “the art and science of discovery through energy,” she explains. “It uses an FDA-approved medical testing device to uncover the causes of low energy and other chronic symptoms, providing answers not available from other testing methods.”

Although Jordan is new to the Mahopac area, she’s used this technology for 29 years. She’s offering free consultations to anyone who wants to see if they can be helped by Bio-Quantum Physics. Alternative Healing Clinic is wheelchair accessible.

Location: Alternative Healing Clinic, 78 Secor Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac, NY. For appointments or more info, call 914.330.5594, email info@alternativehealingclinic.com or visit AlternativeHealingClinic.com. See ad, back cover.

Rev. Chesbro To Ordain Ministers At Universal Healing Arts

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n May 15, Rev. Daniel Chesbro of the Sanctuary of the Beloved Church, in Conesus, will be at Universal Healing Arts to lead an ordination ceremony for new ministers in the Order of Melchizedek. The ceremony will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.

“The Order of Melchizedek is a priesthood of individuals committed to teach and/or heal the human condition as it emerges into the Age of Aquarius,” Chesbro says. “Priests are self-selected, and their ultimate commitment is between God and themselves to share in their own ways. Everyone is welcome. There is no dogma, no hierarchy. Upon ordination, you receive an energy boost to enhance the work that you’re already doing. It’s a sacred ceremony with universal yet also individual impact.”

Rev. Daniel Chesbro During this special workshop for priests, Chesbro will discuss the history of the Melchizedek energies and incarnations and the story of the priesthood, including where it began and its purpose and function in the Age of Aquarius. He’ll also explain the legal ramifications and requirements in becoming a priest—whether a priest can conduct weddings, funerals and baptisms; where to get guidelines and information for conducting rituals and ceremonies; and what books and ancient traditions to read and study.

He has requested that only fully vaccinated people attend. Advance registration and prepayment, as well as advance proof of full vaccination, are required Cost: $225. Location: Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY. For more info, call 914.737.4325, email shima@universalhealingarts.com or visit UniversalHealingarts. com/about-9. See ad, page 37.

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iane Rivera, founder of Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, in Pawling, says she’s been busy to start 2022. “I’ve been studying at Arthur Ford’s School at Delphi University of Spiritual Studies and the Patricia Hayes School of Healing and Metaphysics to become a doctor of metaphysics and healing,” she says. “I’m already certified as a spiritual medium and spiritual counselor and healer, a Soul Life intuitive, and a Color and Sound Healing practitioner.”

Her boutique hosts psychic medium sessions, various readings, Reiki, Color and Sound Healing and meditation circles, and workshops integrating mind, body and spirit. Psychic sessions and tarot readings are available in person or by zoom or phone.

“We have a wonderful lineup of readers and practitioners to choose from,” Rivera says.

She offers psychic medium readings, spiritual counseling, Soul Life readings and Color and Sound healing. Lady of the Light Pina offers oracle and psychic medium readings as well as angelic readings.

Lisa Daley, an elemental psychic medium, offers tea leaf and oracle card readings.

Damarys Romano, founder of Layers of Light Reiki and a flower essence practitioner, offers Reiki and Crystal Dreaming sessions. Martha Towler is a psychic medium and offers Angel Tarot Readings.

“We have ongoing events including meditation, spirit circles, after-hour Thursdays, workshops and special guests—walkins are welcome,” Rivera says. “We also have a shop stocked with crystals, candles, incense, clothing, jewelry and more.”

Location: Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St., Pawling (Village), NY. For more info, call 845.493.0432 or visit AngelAuraBoutique.com. See ad, pg 37.

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A Bruce Davison kitchen garden installation

April is Prime Time for Custom Garden Installations

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ore people are growing their own food, and Bruce Davison, owner of Kitchen Gardens of Westchester, has a few ideas why. “Beyond wanting to be healthy and eat organic food, people also want to live a healthy lifestyle and improve and enjoy their property,” he says. “Plus there are increasing concerns about food quality, the supply chain, sustainability and foodborne disease. Many people have become vegetarian or vegan for these reasons.”

So this is a busy month for Davison, whose business focuses on turnkey vegetable, herb and salad gardens.

“Early April is prime time to prepare your garden, amend your soil and plant cool-season plants,” he says. “Then at the end of April, it’s time to start planting many more seeds, sprouts and plants. I suggest succession planting into May.” A consultation with Kitchen Gardens starts with a visit to the client’s property to take pictures and learn the client’s goals, tastes and interests. Beyond basic garden design, installation and maintenance, Davison can offer suggestions and services related to permaculture; raised beds and trellis techniques; extending the growing season with a cold frame, row covers or a greenhouse; heirloom growing and cooking; and overcoming challenges with pests and wildlife.

“Growing your own vegetables, herbs and salads that you pick and eat the same day opens a whole world of possibilities,” Davison says.

For more info about Kitchen Gardens of Westchester, call 914.400.3742, email Bruce@kitchengardensofwestchester.com or visit KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com.

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Our Bodies Know Best

Using Nutrition Response Testing, Dr. Louis Castaldi Targets the Root Cause of Chronic Symptoms

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hat if our bodies could tell us exactly what’s causing our health problems—and exactly what’s needed to fix them? That’s the idea behind Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), an advanced form of applied kinesiology that helped restore the health of Louis Castaldi, D.C., and that he now uses to help people struggling with chronic illness.

The owner of Holistic Health Care, in Eastchester, Castaldi is a holistic chiropractor, certified applied kinesiologist and advanced clinical training graduate of NRT. He’s been in practice since 1998.

In 2005, Castaldi was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. He had suffered from IBS symptoms since he was a child.

In his early 30s he attended a workshop in NRT taught by its founder, Freddie Ulan, D.C. “NRT is an advanced form of applied kinesiology that allows the doctor to hone in on the underlying causes of most health problems and what specific supplements and dietary advice are needed to improve them,” Castaldi says. “I volunteered to be tested by Dr. Ulan and didn’t tell him about my digestive problems. Using Nutrition Response Testing, he was able to determine that I had digestive problems, what the underlying causes of my IBS symptoms were, and specifically what supplements and dietary changes I needed to make in order to fix a lifetime of suffering from this debilitating condition.”

supplements would work for me,” he says. “This revelation is what propelled me to help people in the same way.”

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Dr. Louis Castaldi at work

As a natural and holistic doctor, I combine the power of Nutrition Response Testing, designed clinical nutrition, chiropractic adjustments and various applied kinesiology treatment procedures to restore my patients’ health and well-being, Within two days of taking the supplements and reducing his dairy and sugar intake, Castaldi says, he didn’t have the urgent need to run to the bathroom in the middle of eating a meal. That was the first time that had happened in years.

“I was amazed by my own healing response, and that this type of testing could identify what was wrong with me and what

Over the 20 years that he’s has been in practice, Castaldi says, he’s never stopped learning new and better ways to achieve results for his clients with a wide range of health conditions. In addition to treating acute pain and inflammation, he reports having had great success helping people with autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, gastrointestinal issues like IBS and constipation, allergies, asthma, headaches, anxiety and insomnia, among other chronic symptoms and conditions.

“As a natural and holistic doctor, I combine the power of Nutrition Response Testing, designed clinical nutrition, chiropractic adjustments and various applied kinesiology treatment procedures to restore my patients’ health and well-being,” he says. “The key is getting to the root of their health problems.”

Location: Holistic Health Care, 440 White Plains Rd., Ste. 200, Eastchester, NY. For more info, call 914.202.8633 or visit DrCastaldiHolisticHealthCare.com. For a limited time, Natural Awakenings readers can receive an initial consultation for $125 (50 percent off). See ad, page 10.

I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found was really going in. ~John Muir 16

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“When your body is trying to heal but doesn’t have enough ‘soldiers’ to focus on all affected areas, you aren’t able to get back into homeostasis—that is, your normal healthy state,” she says. “For mild symptoms, you can try to use guided imagery meditation, which will help to calm and ground your body. Your immune system can then work more effectively to help heal your body and resolve your symptoms.”

If long-haul symptoms persist, Mallis says, deeper treatments may be needed to support the body as it tries to heal.

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ith more patients. How do than 40 you guard against years’ exthat possibility? perience in biological In our office we use dentistry, David Lebiocompatible testing of rner, DDS, bridges the the materials to be used gap between modern in treatment to make dental technology and sure they are absolutely the ageless traditions biocompatible with the of natural healing. He patient. Before we begin recently took the time any procedure or place to explain to Natural any restorative material in Awakenings readers the mouth, we will screen how his practice, The our patients to be sure it Center for Holistic Dr. David Lerner will not cause an allergic Dentistry, in Yorktown reaction or other adverse Heights, provides oral and dental healtheffects. We also favor the use of applied care based on a fuller understanding of kinesiology—what’s known as muscle each patient’s whole-body health. response testing—to check our patience for sensitivity.

What does The Center for Holistic Dentistry do that traditional dental practices might not do?

We offer an innovative approach to dental care that integrates knowledge of natural healing with that of contemporary dental science and technology. Rather than simply treating the symptoms of dental disease, we focus on finding the cause. Our methods help identify hidden or unidentified sources of dental stress in your mouth that may contribute to the process of aging or the development of disease in your body.

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What are some of the dental risk factors that can influence a patient’s health?

There are common factors in all degenerative diseases, including nutritional deficiencies and biochemical imbalances, toxicity, inflammation, infection, genetic predispositions, and various forms of stress that interfere with the body’s inherent selfregulatory functions.

Then there are certain dental conditions that impact overall health. Those include allergy or toxicity related to dental materials like mercury; infection and inflammation of the gums; tooth decay leading to infections; failing root-canal-treated teeth; residual bone cavitations in the jaw; electromagnetic currents created by

Before we begin any procedure or place any restorative material in the mouth, we will screen our patients to be sure it will not cause an allergic reaction or other adverse effects. electro-galvanic dental metals; imbalance of the bite or misalignment of the jaws causing neuromuscular, craniosacral and myofascial tension; restrictions of the airway leading to snoring or sleep apnea; and discoloration or disfigurement of the teeth that affects your self-image and comfort in smiling.

Why is it important to get regular dental checkups?

With the Covid-19 pandemic, patients may feel reluctant to get regular checkups; they might feel that having routine dental cleanings is not necessary. However, we stress to our patients how crucial is it to stay on track with their oral health to prevent gum disease, which affects more than 50 percent of the adult population. We recommend our patients come in for regular cleanings and checkups at least twice a year.

What is commonly called dental plaque is actually a sticky coating loaded with disease-causing bacteria. As the plaque forms and thrives on your teeth, the bacteria release chemicals that begin breaking down the lining of the gum tissue, allowing the bacteria to enter your gums. Eventually, the bacteria penetrate your body’s defenses and can get into your bloodstream.

Once there, these disease-causing bacteria may contribute to disease in your blood vessels, your heart, your brain and other areas. With regular at-home dental care and regular dental cleanings, patients can significantly reduce these risks.

Location: The Center for Holistic Dentistry, 2649 Strang Blvd., Ste. 201, Yorktown Heights, NY. For more info, call 914.214.9678, email info@holisticdentist.com or visit HolisticDentist.com. See ad, page 5.

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EARTH DAY 2022 Focuses on Collective Responsibility

by Ronica A. O’Hara

Invest in Our Planet

As 1 billion people around the globe gather to mark Earth Day on April 22, they will be focusing on an increasingly critical goal: the need for everyone—governments, citizens and businesses—to do their part to combat climate change. “Everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable,” is the day’s emerging motto.

While Earth Day themes over the past 52 years have often centered on specific issues, such as plastic pollution and deforestation, this year’s broader theme, “Invest In Our Planet,” reflects a growing consensus that, at such a critical point for the Earth’s future, governments will not solve the climate crisis by themselves. “Like the industrial, space and information revolutions, all sectors of society can and must play major roles—this time with the extraordinary responsibilities to get it right,” reads a statement from EarthDay.org. Activism involves not only lowering carbon emissions, but also making sure that the benefits of the coming Green Revolution are spread evenly throughout society, the statement says. “In 2022, we all must enter into one partnership for the planet,” says Earth Day President Kathleen Rogers.

Events, such as rallies and social media campaigns, aim to encourage action and legislation, as well as educate on corporate and personal sustainability. Art shows allow attendees to visualize a better future while data collection for citizen-based sci20

ence research and workshops find ways to build local green economies. All are appropriate ways to participate this Earth Day, as well as clean-up campaigns and tree plantings. To learn about personal actions, including step-by-step instructions on how to organize an event, visit EarthDay.org.

Help celebrate victories and support future progress by participating in these local Earth Day 2022 events.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Earth Month in Tarrytown – Earth Day is a full month in Tarrytown where neighbors join together for activities like the village wide clean up, native seed swap and vine removal. The Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC). Info: TarrytownEnviro.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Community Garden Spring Prep –14pm. Help prep the community garden for spring planting. Work will include bed repairs, bed clean up, pour topsoil and compost. John Paulding School. Info: TarrytownEnvironmental.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 TEAC Environmental Film Series: The True Cost – 7pm. Learn the environmental impact the clothing industry has on the world. Followed by moderated discussion.

Warner Library, Tarrytown. Info: TarrytownEnvironmental.org, 914. 631.7734.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Great Saw Mill River Cleanup – 10am1pm. Volunteer to join the Saw Mill River Coalition to haul out tons of trash and debris, leaving the river cleaner and freeflowing for the critters and human folk to enjoy. Six locations: Yonkers, Irvington, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, and Hastings. Info: GroundworkHV.org.

Green Ossining’s Earth Day Festival Returns – 10am-5pm. Westchester County’s largest community-run Earth Day festival; artisan vendors, food and live music on the banks of the Hudson River. Info: GreenOssining.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Riverkeeper Sweep – 9am-12pm. Join in for a clean up by the river. Kayak Launch, Tarrytown, Lot G. Info: TarrytownEnvironmental.org.

Climate Action Earth Day Festival Happens April 24

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edford 2030’s annual Climate Action Earth Day Festival will take place April 24, from noon to 4 p.m., at Bedford Hills Train Station. Guests can join Healthy Yards, area nonprofits and a variety of local earth-friendly businesses to discuss, learn about and applaud positive steps for climate action. There will be music, green ideas, family activities and some special guests at this free event.

The goal of this popular festival is to celebrate the beauty and benefits of the natural world, raise awareness of environmental and climate concerns, and share actions and ideas to address them. Exhibits will focus on community groups that support environmental work. Activities will be both entertaining and environmentally educational. Vendors will include local businesses offering food and items with an environmental theme, as space permits.

Volunteers are always needed.

Bedford 2030 leads a community-wide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect natural resources in Bedford and beyond.

Cost: Free. For more info, visit Bedford2030.org.

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reen Ossining’s 12th annual Earth Day Festival expects to return to its liveand-in-person format at Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guests can learn how to live a more sustainable life, visit artisan vendors and enjoy food and live music all day on the banks of the Hudson River—all while demonstrating their support of Music stage at a past Green Ossining Earth Day Festival environmental protection.

This is Westchester County’s largest community-run Earth Day festival, having drawn more than 4,000 attendees in the past and expecting more than a hundred vendors this year. The festival has grown from 300 attendees and 20 vendors in its first year and attracts visitors from as far south as Brooklyn to counties surrounding and north of Westchester. It’s also a family-friendly event, with eco-demonstrations—such as food foraging by The Rewilding School—and hands-on activities and educational opportunities for all ages.

“As we honor the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, we remain keenly aware of the great challenges affecting our natural environment, our planet and life as we know it,” says Suzie Ross, chairperson and founding member of Green Ossining. “We are also of the belief that there is much we can each personally do to effect positive change through the everyday choices we each have the power to make. You’ll find many things you love about festivals—food, music, artisans, activities—but we hope you’ll also join us in our recognition of the urgency to action that is needed.”

For more info, visit GreenOssining.org.

Pitch in for Parks to Clean Up Willson’s Woods

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estchester residents are invited to join a community cleanup effort, Pitch in for the Parks, set for April 20, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Willson’s Woods Park in Mount Vernon.

Each year around Earth Day, Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch in for Parks. It’s their largest volunteer event.

Volunteers will help weed and plant flowerbeds, perform maintenance on the native tree plantings, and manage and clip invasive plants, among other tasks. All tools will be provided, but volunteers are asked to bring their own water. They should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes.

Preregistration is required so that organizers can plan for the correct number of volunteers. Day-of information, such as meeting location, appropriate attire, and insurance paperwork for minors, will be emailed to volunteers one to two days before the event.

To preregister, find Pitch in for Parks 2022 at Eventbrite.com. For more info, email volunteer@thewpf.org.

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Celebrate ‘The Enchanted Realm’ at World Peace Sanctuary

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he World Peace Sanctuary, in Wassiac, will host Earth Day 2022: The Enchanted Realm on April 23, with a day of outdoor activities led by Michael Gulbrandsen, founder of Nature’s Whispers. “We’ll celebrate our connection to the Earth and the magical creatures that surround us, like the fairies, gnomes, dragons, pixies and trolls,” Gulbrandsen says.

The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a Fairy and Foraging Walk along a forest trail. Participants will gather unusual stumps, wood and artifacts to enhance the Enchanted Realm, and gather acorns, rocks, stones, branches and other materials to build magical creature houses. After a BYO picnic lunch, Gulbrandsen says, “we will break into three groups in order to build the spaces of this magical area along the path.”

Afternoon activities will include building a unique entry structure using branches, logs and vines; using items foraged earlier to create and decorate houses for fairies and other magical creatures; and working in a group to sculpt a gnome’s head from a mound of soil, then decorate it using found elements as well as grasses, creeping thyme and moss.

This event is intended for adults and children 16 years and older only. Space is limited, so reservations (via email) are required. Rain date is April 24.

Cost: $50 for the day, including materials and tools. Location: World Peace Sanctuary, 26 Benton Rd., Wassiac, NY. For reservations, email walkingthetrail16@gmail. com. For more info about Michael Guldbrandsen, visit MeditativeWalks.com.

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Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Fenugreek, an herb used in Indian curries and Middle Eastern cuisine, has been shown in studies to increase breast milk production in women, and a 12-week study of 100 men has found that it also boosts male testosterone and fertility. A research team at King George’s Medical University, in Lucknow, India, gave 500 milligrams a day of an extract made from fenugreek seeds to men that ranged in ages from 35 to 60. Sperm motility, or movement, significantly increased at eight and 12 weeks of treatment, while abnormal sperm morphology significantly decreased at 12 weeks.

Testosterone levels, cholesterol markers and libido also improved. Higher levels of alertness were documented, along with lower blood pressure.

When used together, the plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, reports a new study in Gut Microbes from Shanghai Jiao Tung University, in China. Researchers tested 365 diabetes patients at 20 centers throughout the country, giving them either a placebo, one of the two substances or both. Comparing post-meal blood samples after 12 weeks, patients that had taken both the berberine and the probiotic had significantly better cholesterol readings and experienced positive changes in the gut microbiome, as well as better fatty acid metabolism.

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Eat Lots of Fiber to Improve Melanoma Outcomes

A new type of immunotherapy that enables T-cells to fight cancer cells is proving hopeful for people with the deadly skin cancer melanoma, and a new study has found that a high-fiber diet improves the effectiveness of the therapy.

Researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported in Science that, by analyzing the gut microbiome in hundreds of patients, they found that higher dietary fiber intake was linked with disease nonprogression among patients receiving immune checkpoint blockade therapy compared to patients eating little fiber.

The results were strongest in patients that ate the most dietary fiber, but did not take probiotics, a finding that was replicated with lab animals.

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Inconvenient Convenience

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A poll by Ipsos conducted for the ocean conservation group Oceana last November found that 82 percent of registered U.S. voters responding would like the National Park Service to stop selling and distributing single-use plastic items. The survey revealed broad appreciation for national parks, with around four in five respondents saying they had been to a park and 83 percent of previous park visitors looking forward to a return visit. Oceana Plastics Campaign Director Christy Leavitt says, “These polling results indicate that Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, want our parks to be unmarred by the pollution caused by single-use plastic.”

The results show broad support for a campaign led by Oceana and more than 300 other environmental organizations which sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland asking the parks to end the sale and distribution of plastic beverage bottles, bags, foodware and cutlery, and plastic foam products. The proposed Reducing Waste in National Parks Act would see such a policy enacted if passed. “The National Park Service was created to preserve these natural and historic spaces, and in order to truly uphold that purpose, it needs to ban the sale and distribution of single-use plastic items, many of which will end up polluting our environment for centuries to come, despite being used for only a moment,” says Leavitt.

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Climate Change Research in Central Park

The Central Park Conservancy, the Yale School of the Environment and the New York City-based Natural Areas Conservancy are launching the Central Park Climate Lab, a new initiative and climate partnership to study the impacts of climate change on urban parks. Their mission is to work with cities across the country to improve urban park mitigation and adaptation to climate change. New York City Mayor Eric Adams states, “The Central Park Climate Lab begins a new era in research and cooperation that will give our park professionals improved tools to combat the climate crisis, and it will be a model for urban parks across the country.”

Because around 55 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, the program will use mapping tools to develop interventions and protect urban parkland. With no national standard in place for characterizing and mapping it, the ability to identify broader climate solutions is limited. Research will Airless Tires Increase Safety, Limit Waste begin in Central Park Michelin’s new airless tires don’t puncture, so they should last longer, which means fewer and then other New York tires will need to be produced, thus limiting waste. Their Unique Puncture Proof Tire System City greenspaces before (UPTIS) is an important step on the road to sustainability. The company notes that millions of expanding to more tires end up in landfills early because of puncture damage, along with all the tires that are old parks. The data collectand worn out. Disposed tires can become fire hazards, releasing gases, heavy metals and oil ed will be used to create into the environment. The U.S. alone produced more than 260 million scrapped tires in 2019. new, scalable strategies The new tires can also be made from recycled plastic waste, according to industry publication and protocols. Elizabeth Interesting Engineering.

W. Smith, president UPTIS, in development for more than a decade, combines an aluminum wheel with a special and CEO of the Cen“tire” around it comprised of a plastic matrix laced with and reinforced by glass fibers. This tral Park Conservancy, outer tire is designed to be flexible, yet strong enough to support the car. Michelin Technical says, “Severe weather and Scientific Communications Director Cyrille Roget says, “It was events such as unprecan exceptional experience for us, and our greatest satisfaction edented rainfall, blizcame at the end of the demonstration when our passengers zards, high winds and ... said they felt no difference compared with conventional extreme heat and cold, tires.” Goodyear has announced that the Jacksonville, strain resources and Florida, Transportation Authority will be piloting the comimpact Central Park’s pany’s own version of an airless tire on its fleet of autonotree canopy, plants and mous vehicles. wildlife.”

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Local Nonprofit Rescues Healthy Food to Help Hungry People

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by Allison Gorman

ccording to the US Deyogurt, steak, salmon, fresh fruits partment of Agriculture, and veggies, bread and many other 38 million Americans, pantry staples, exactly how we including 12 million children, are received them.” food insecure—that is, they lack To help people in immediate consistent access to enough food crisis and extend the life of fresh to lead active, healthy lives. And produce, Second Chance Foods’ while there’s plenty of food availcommercial kitchen also creates able for those in need, 40 percent full meals that are both nourishing of the food in the United States and tasty. gets thrown away.

“Because fresh foods are vital to Second Chance Foods, based in emotional and physical health, we Carmel, redirects good food from focus on providing nutrient-dense Hudson Valley’s landfills to people foods to those in need of meal asMartha Elder, executive director and Jean McGee, in need. sistance,” Elder says. “Our kitchen co-founder of Second Chance Foods “We believe that access to creates meals like baked salmon nourishing food is a human right, and we actively connect healthy over vegetable couscous, black bean burgers and fresh guacamole, food to hungry people,” says Martha Elder, executive director of and a variety of incredible soups often made with homemade bone Second Chance Foods. broth.”

Their process is simple. With the help of a network of volunAsked where their food goes, Elder answers, “Everywhere. We teers, they collect a wide variety of food from grocery stores like work closely with multiple food pantries and community orgaTrader Joe’s and local farms like Hilltop Hanover, Glynwood Farm nizations. We’ve even created a weekly box program to distribute and even their own pantry garden, and then distribute it to those the food we collect, harvest and cook to those who need it in our in need—either as is, or in the form of meals prepared in the Seccommunity.” ond Chance Foods Kitchen.

Over the last six years, Second Chance Foods has connected “Over 6,500 pounds of food is picked up and delivered to our more than 850,000 pounds of usable, nutritious food to people in kitchen throughout an average week,” Elder says. “Our amazing need, she says. In 2021 alone, aided by 6,800 volunteer hours, they volunteers unpack and sort items based on freshness, quantities rescued 266,080 pounds of healthy groceries and created more and potential use. Many things are still in peak condition when we than 47,000 meals. receive them. So, to provide our recipients with variety and choice of what and how to feed themselves, we pass along items like eggs, For more info, or to donate or volunteer, visit SecondChanceFoods.org.

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HARVEST MOON FARM & ORCHARD

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HILLTOP HANOVER FARM & ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.2368 HilltopHanoverFarm.org

THREE FEATHERS FARM

Grass-fed beef & eggs 371 Smith Ridge Rd, S. Salem 914.533.6529; threefeathers.farm

Mindfull Meals, with weekly deliveries throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties.

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Eating for the Planet DIET FOR A CLIMATE CRISIS

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hat we choose to put on our plates influences not only our physical health, but also the health of the environment. While much of the climate conversation focuses on the burning of fossil fuels, commercial food production—particularly livestock—uses large amounts of land, water and energy.

Wasted food contributes to approximately 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

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about 70 percent of the world’s fresh water use, while pasture and crop land accounts for about 50 percent of the Earth’s habitable land.

“The environmental impacts begin with the soil,” Prezkop explains. “Soil that’s depleted of nutrients loses its ability to capture carbon and produce nutrientrich foods. The long chain continues with the processing and packaging of that food, and then transporting it to grocery store shelves and, eventually, to the consumer’s home.”

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Animal agriculture is the leading cause of climate change, argues author, screenwriter and playwright Glen Merzer in his latest book, Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken & the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change.

“When we have 93 million cattle farmed in the U.S. and 31 billion animals farmed globally each year, they create mountains of waste,” says Merzer, a dedicated vegan of 30 years. “That waste infiltrates water supplies and causes contamination, such

“When food is wasted, we’re not just throwing away food, but everything it took to produce that food is also wasted— the water, the fertilizer and the land.”

–Leigh Prezkop as E. coli outbreaks, in foods like lettuce and tomatoes that are grown downstream.”

He adds that cows belch methane, a far more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and that grass-fed cows belch even more of it than grain-fed, feedlot cows. In addition, nitrogen fertilizers used to grow animal feed run into waterways. Overfishing and ocean warming threaten populations of phytoplankton, which sequester carbon dioxide and seed clouds. Deforestation to create grazing land may be the single greatest future threat to our climate because forests also sequester carbon and provide a home for diverse flora and fauna.

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Make Simple Swaps Prezkop emphasizes that despite these problems with the industrial food chain, changing the way we produce food is also the solution. The WWF works with suppliers to educate and promote regenerative production practices. On the consumer side, changing the way food is produced can be achieved by changing people’s dietary demands.

“We don’t prescribe people to eat a certain way. We do believe different people and cultures have different dietary needs,” she says. “The global north eats a lot of meat, so we do recommend a plant-forward diet while still incorporating animal proteins, depending on individual dietary needs.”

Merzer argues that we have little control over fossil fuel burning, but we can control our diets. He promotes plant-based eating as a primary solution to climate change. Changing mindsets about “normal” traditions, such as having hamburgers on the Fourth of July or turkey on Thanksgiving, can be difficult, but achievable with the planet at stake, he says.

Sophie Egan, founder of FullTableSolutions.com and author of How to Be a Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good For You, Others, and the Planet, advises to start small by looking at the foods eaten most frequently and identifying ways to make simple swaps. “If you have toast with butter every morning, that could be changed to a nut butter. A sandwich with cold cuts every day for lunch, that can be replaced with a roasted vegetables and hummus sandwich or an avocado sandwich. You can still eat something in a familiar form, but replace ingredients with loweremissions options,” she says.

If someone is intimidated by switching to an all plant-based diet, a flexitarian option emphasizing foods from the plant kingdom while enjoying meat only occasionally may be more sustainable throughout a person’s lifetime. Her book contains a “protein scorecard” from the World Resources Institute that lists animal

SCRAP VEGETABLE STOCK Those potatoes that start to sprout, the straggler stalks of celery wilting in the back of the crisper drawer or that pompon of green carrot tops can all be used to make vegetable stock. This is a very general recipe with plenty of creative license to get more mileage from leftover vegetables that normally would have been discarded.

Start by collecting vegetable scraps that typically aren’t used— thick asparagus ends, carrot tops and broccoli stems. Even wilted kale or limp carrots that are no longer good to eat fresh, but are still free from mold or mush, can be added. Coarsely chop scrap veggies and put them into a freezer bag. Store them in the freezer until four to five pounds of vegetable scrap have been accumulated. yield: about 3 quarts 4 to 5 lb vegetable scraps (can include the freezer bag of vegetable scraps, green tops from a fresh bunch of carrots, slightly wilted kale, turnips that are starting to turn soft or any combination) 2 bay leaves 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 medium onions, cut into quarters 6 quarts water Salt to taste Coarsely chop all vegetables and add to a large stockpot. (If the vegetables are still frozen, dump them into the stockpot; they’ll begin to thaw during the cooking process.) Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently.

Cook for about two hours or until the liquid is reduced by about half and the color begins to fade from the vegetables.

Let the mixture cool. Strain the stock into a large bowl.

Compost the vegetables, as they are now flavorless; all of the flavors have been cooked into the broth.

Strain broth a second time through a cheesecloth or sieve for an even clearer broth. Salt to taste and portion into Mason jars.

Store in the refrigerator for one to two weeks, or freeze if saving for later use.

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MUNG BEAN CURRY

3 cups water 1 cup dried mung beans 2 dry bay leaves ½ medium onion, chopped 3 cloves raw garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp yellow curry 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or sweet basil 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Black pepper to taste

Scoop away the white foam that forms on the surface of the water and discard. Simmer covered for about 40 minutes.

Add the onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and curry, and continue simmering for an additional 20 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro or basil, lemon juice and black pepper.

Serve over rice or another grain.

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Courtesy of Joanna Samorow-Merzer, reprinted with permission from Own Your Health, by Glen Merzer.

Prezkop says approximately 40 percent of the food produced globally is lost while still on the farm or further up the supply chain. “When food is wasted, we’re not just throwing away food, but everything it took to produce that food is also wasted—the water, the fertilizer and the land.”

A recent WWF report entitled Driven To Waste cites new data indicating that food waste contributes to approximately 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions—nearly twice the emissions produced annually by all the cars in the U.S. and Europe.

Egan suggests using a shopping list; impulse buys can be forgotten and are prone to spoiling. Keeping food visible by putting fruits and vegetables front and center ensures they won’t be forgotten. Leftovers can be kept from languishing by designating a section of the refrigerator for food to eat first or a day of the week to eat leftovers for dinner. “You can freeze just about anything,” Egan says, from leftover bread to cheese, which can be shredded before frozen. Even scrambled eggs can be poured into a freezer container to use later. (For more ideas, check out SaveTheFood.com and Dana Gunders’ Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook.)

Nonprofits throughout the country are creating solutions to divert food waste from the landfills. Keep Austin Fed, a nonprofit comprised of mostly volunteers, helps neighbors experiencing food insecurity by redistributing wholesome, nutritious, surplus food from any food-permitted business. Volunteers pick up leftover food from urban gardens, rural farms, grocery stores and caterers serving area tech firms. All prepared food accepted and redistributed is handled by licensed food handlers. Executive Director Lisa Barden says that Keep Austin Fed redistributed 982,428 pounds of food, or the equivalent of 818,695 meals, in 2021, thus keeping it out of the waste stream.

Similarly missioned organizations exist nationwide. FoodRescue.us, with 40 locations in 20 states, provides assistance and even a dropoff/pickup app for people starting local groups. Since its founding in 2011, it has provided 85 million meals and kept 109 million pounds of excess food out of landfills. Its website offers a potent plea: “Fight Hunger. Help the Planet. Be the Rescue.”

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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and plant sources in terms of greenhouse gas emissions per gram of protein from the worst offenders to the least, with beef (along with goat and lamb) being at the top.

Prezkop recommends eating a wide variety of foods. “Currently, 75 percent of food produced is from 12 plant species and five animal species, despite that there are thousands of varieties. This means there’s less diversity happening in the field. Diversity helps with regeneration and healthy soils. Producing the same crops over and over means there’s no crop rotation and no diversity happening, leading to degraded soils and deforestation to produce more of the same crop.”

Egan adds that diets that are over-reliant on just a few food sources like corn, wheat, rice and soy threaten the Earth and can lead to food insecurity. “Think of it as risk management with a financial portfolio: We have a diversified portfolio of foods available to feed a growing population, but as the climate warms, extreme weather events threaten yields because lack of fresh water and unhealthy soil threaten the planet and, ultimately, food production.”

Eating food that is as close as to its original state as possible is better for the planet. “The more food is processed, the more resources it took to get it to market,” Prezkop notes.

Nature’s Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus before it starts

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By Doug Cornell

cientists have discovered a with a tip to fit in the bottom of the natural way to kill germs fast. nostril, where viruses collect.

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Buzz-Free Drinking THE HEALTHY RISE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

by Ronica O’Hara

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SOUR MOCK-A-RITA 1 cup and 2 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup and 2 Tbsp orange juice 3 Tbsp agave nectar, plus more to taste 2½ cups and 2 Tbsp coconut water Few dashes of salt Lime wheels for garnish Lime wedges and sea salt to rim the glasses To salt the rims of four to six lowball or margarita glasses, pour a thin layer of salt onto a plate or a shallow bowl.

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Slide a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to wet it, or use a finger to apply the juice to the rim, then dip and twist the glass in the salt. Combine all of the drink ingredients in a pitcher. Stir.

Fill the rimmed glasses with ice. Divide the margarita mix among the glasses.

Garnish with lime wheels.

From Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based, NonAlcoholic Mocktail Recipes for Every Occasion, by Kerry Benson and Diana Licalzi.

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s a former bartender, Katie Cheney enjoys mixing drinks for friends, and one night recently, in her San Francisco apartment, she tried out something new: an alcohol-free “Noquila Sunrise” made with a distilled, plant-based spirit. “I was actually pleasantly surprised.

Even though we were drinking nonalcoholic drinks, we still had just as much fun as usual!” recalls Cheney, who blogs at DrinksSaloon.com.

In New York City, Marcos Martinez has begun drinking virgin piña coladas when out on the town with friends. “The feeling is surprisingly great since I don’t wake up with hangovers. More importantly, I’ve realized that I don’t have to use alcohol as a crutch for my social anxiety,” says Martinez, who owns the black gay lifestyle blog TheMenWhoBrunch.com.

At Chicago’s Kumiko Japanese cocktail bar, owner Julia Momosé offers a menu of what she calls “Spiritfrees,” crafted without alcohol and with ingredients like yarrow, ume—a Japanese fruit—and cardamom.

“Folks comment on how they appreciate that it is ‘more than just juice,’ or how surprised they are at their depth, texture and complexity,” she says.

The “sober-curious”—people experimenting with alcohol-free beverages as a way of prioritizing their health and fitness over a short-lived buzz—are changing America’s drinking culture. For the first time in 20 years, fewer Americans are regularly drinking, reports Gallup, and tipplers are drinking measurably less than they did 10 years ago.

No longer stuck with a seltzer while dodging questions from inquisitive imbibers, today the sober-inclined can sip from a vast array of sophisticated choices—from

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“You have your wits about you, you can drive if necessary, you are less likely to say or do something you might regret and you won’t have a hangover the next morning.”

–Kerry Benson faux vodka in exotic, crafted drinks to prize-winning sparkling wines to low- and no-alcohol craft beer. No-booze options can be easily ordered at restaurants, picked up at supermarkets or delivered at home with a few online clicks.

“The best part about having a fun, non-alcoholic beverage in hand is that you get the taste and experience of a cocktail or beer, just without the alcohol and potential negative side effects,” says dietitian Kerry Benson, co-author of Mocktail Party: 75 PlantBased, Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes for Every Occasion. “You have your wits about you, you can drive if necessary, you are less likely to say or do something you might regret and you won’t have a hangover the next morning. And alcohol-free drinks are usually less expensive than their alcoholic counterparts.”

Sober-curious strategies range widely. Some people start tentatively, but increasingly turn to non-alcoholic drinks because they prefer the taste, price and lower calorie count, as well as the diminished risk of heart and liver disease. Others may go cold turkey for a month or two to break a pandemic-induced habit, alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a game or bar to avoid getting tipsy, or drink a Bloody Mary for a weekend brunch and virgin versions during the week to enhance work productivity.

The sales of non-alcoholic beverages shot up 33 percent to $331 million in 2021, reports Nielsen, and online sales of non- and low-alcoholic beverages skyrocketed 315 percent. To compete for the Millennials-heavy market, distillers like Seedlip, Suntory and Lyre’s have created beverages evoking tequila, Campari and vodka; breweries like Guinness, Budweiser and Carlsberg and small crafters are offering robust-tasting near- and no-alcohol beers; and wineries are using distillation and reverse osmosis to produce fine, low-alcohol Cabernets, Chardonnays and other varieties. Niche products are growing: for example, Los Angeles-based Optimist Botanicals bills its gin-, vodka- and tequila-like botanical blends as being vegan, gluten-free and paleo- and keto-friendly.

On the home front, people are making their own concoctions, often with natural and herbal ingredients, such as pears, tomatoes, cilantro and spices. “Garden-grown produce, windowsill herbs and farmers market finds are the ideal foundation for recipes, from tea sangrias to shaken mocktails,” says New Jersey cooking instructor and recipe developer Vanessa Young, creator of ThirstyRadish.com. As an example, she says, “A slice of brûléed fruit gives a non-alcoholic drink a touch of smoky sweetness, plus it is so appealing in the glass.”

Substance abuse counselors caution that beverages that mimic alcohol may not be a good route for recovery from serious alcohol abuse because they can reawaken destructive patterns. And con-

sumers are advised to look carefully at labels. “Alcohol-free” beer contains 0.0 percent alcohol. “Non-alcoholic” beer can contain up to 0.5 percent alcohol, but some have been found to contain up to 2 percent—not desirable if pregnant or in recovery.

Still, says Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You, “The popularity of alcohol-free drinks is changing a culture. We are going from a culture that glamorizes drinking at every social situation, with little valid excuse to decline, to a culture that gives people healthier options.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

MAPLE PEAR SPARKLER ½ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup filtered water 1 rounded tsp fresh pomegranate arils (about 12 arils, or seeds) 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ½ oz maple simple syrup 2¼ oz pear juice 2 oz sparkling mineral water Bartlett pear slices for garnish For the syrup, whisk to combine ½ cup maple syrup with ¼ cup filtered water in a small saucepan, and heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edge. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

In the meantime, to prepare the jewel-like pomegranate arils, score a fresh pomegranate cross-wise. Twist to separate into halves. Loosen the membrane around the edges and tap firmly with a wooden spoon over a bowl to collect the pomegranate arils. Continue to loosen the membrane and tap to release all the arils.

For each drink, gently mash the pomegranate arils with lemon juice in a muddler, then add the mixture into a cocktail shaker, along with the syrup, pear juice and ice. Shake to chill, and strain into a glass to serve.

Top with sparkling mineral water. Add a slice of ripe Bartlett or brûléed pear.

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WILD PLACES How to Invite Nature Back into Our Lives and Landscapes

by Sheryl DeVore

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natural scene above them instead, as Hoffman witnessed in Great Britain.

Such regions that offer vast tracts of natural beauty and biodiversity are even found in and around major cities like Chicago, says Chicagoland nature blogger Andrew Morkes. “A wild place is also where you don’t see too many people, or any people, and you can explore,” he says. “You can walk up a hill and wonder what’s around the next bend.”

“A wild place could be a 15-minute drive from home where we can walk among plants in a meadow, or a tree-lined street, or front and back yard, if landscaped with wild creatures in mind,” says Douglas Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts with Your Yard.

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n a blustery day, Julian Hoffman stood outdoors and watched wild bison grazing in the restored grassland of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, fewer than 50 miles from downtown Chicago. For him, it was a wild place, affording a glimpse of what North America looked like hundreds of years ago when bison roamed the continent by the millions. “�������������� We������������ ’re witnessing, in a way that’s both terrible and tragic, just what the profound cost is of continuing to destroy the natural world,” he writes.

Saving wild places is critical for human health and wellbeing, say both scientists and environmentalists. But defining what a wild place is or what the word wilderness means can be difficult, says Hoffman, author of Irreplaceable: The Fight to Save Our Wild Places. “If wilderness means a place untouched by humans, then none is left,” he says. Even the set-aside wildernesses where no one may have ever stepped have been altered through climate change, acid rain and other human interventions.

Humans are also losing the wilderness that is defined as land set aside solely for plants and creatures other than humans.

Prominent naturalist David Attenborough, whose most recent documentary is A Life on Our Planet, says that in 1937, when he was a boy, about 66 percent of the world’s wilderness areas remained. By 2020, it was down to 35 percent.

A wild place can be as spectacular as Yellowstone, a 3,500-square-mile national park in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, filled with hot springs, canyons, wolves, and elk. It can also be as simple as a sky filled with a murmuration, or gathering, of thousands of swooping starlings, which once caused two teens to stop taking selfies and photograph the

“We need these places to save ourselves,” says Tallamy, who heads the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. “Humans are totally dependent on the production of oxygen and clean water, and that happens with the continued existance of flowering plants, which are dependent on the continued existence of all the pollinators. When you lose the pollinators, you lose 90 percent of the flowering plants on the Earth. That is not an option if we want to stay alive and healthy.”

Our mental and emotional health is also at stake.

According to a recent overview in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, studies have shown that natural settings can lower blood pressure, reduce depression and anxiety, and help the immune system function better.

People have saved wild places over time, of course. “The world’s ancient redwoods are still with us today because people in the early 1900s fought to protect and preserve what they could already see was rapidly diminishing,” Hoffman says. “In the year 2022, we are the beneficiaries of those past actions. Yet April 2022

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CREATING A WILD SPACE AT HOME In their book The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden, University of Delaware ecology professor Douglas Tallamy and landscape designer Rick Darke show how to create wild spaces in yards, including what and where to plant and how to manage the land. They advise homeowners to: Stop using pesticides and herbicides.

Replace non-native plants with those native to the region.

Reduce lawn space, converting it to native plants.

Leave leaf litter, withering plants and dying trees alone to provide shelter and food for wildlife. n Create a small pond or another water feature. n n n n

“Mourning cloak butterflies overwinter as mature adults. If you say, ‘Hey, let’s just clean up all of that so-called leaf litter,’ you could be cleaning up the habitat of mourning cloaks and killing them,” says Darke, who has served as a horticultural consultant for botanic gardens and other public landscapes in Texas, Maryland, New York, Illinois and Delaware. “That’s not litter. It’s meaningful habitat.

“A dead tree in your home landscape, called a snag, often contributes as much to the local ecology as a living tree,” he adds. “For example, woodpeckers build nests in holes or cavities in a snag, and countless insects find shelter and nourishment in the organic material of the snag.” less than 5 percent of those old-growth redwood groves are left, and we live in an age where we’re losing an extraordinary range of wild species; for example, 3 billion birds have disappeared from the skies of North America in just the past 50 years. That’s why people need to continue to fight for wild spaces.”

Community Crusaders In researching his book, Hoffman went looking for wild-space struggles. In Glasgow, Scotland, he met people that fought to save an urban meadow from being turned into a luxury home development. “I’d never experienced as much joy in any one place as when I spent time with the community fighting to preserve this tiny meadow,” he recalls. “They campaigned and lobbied politicians, and eventually, the government backed down. And now the whole community is able to enjoy this site where a lot of urban wildlife thrives.”

Once-wild places may also need human help to again become wild refuges. The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where Hoffman saw the buffalo, “was once an arsenal for the production of extraordinary quantities of ordnance for a number of wars,” he says.

After hundreds of die-hard volunteers dug out invasive plants, scattered seed and documented wildlife on the 18,000-acre prairie, visitors can now walk among big bluestem and golden alexander, and listen for the sweet song of meadowlarks in the grasslands and chorus frogs in the wetlands.

Conservation volunteers working to save wild places hail from every state. In fact, nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute more than 6.5 million hours of volunteer service a year to the U.S. National Park Service, from leading tours to studying wildlife and hosting campgrounds.

One doesn’t have to be an environmental crusader to save wild places, Hoffman stresses. Exploring local wild places and sharing them with others can help save them, as well. “We can only protect those places that we love,” he says. “And we can only love those places that we know.”

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communities to create outdoor spaces, can help. The U.S. Department of the Interior committed $150 million to the program in 2021. “Every child in America deserves to have a safe and nearby place to experience the great outdoors,” says Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

A Homegrown National Park Tallamy says one of the most important ways to get people to appreciate and save wild places is to begin in their own yards.

“We have wilderness designations. We have national forests. We have national parks.

We have 12 percent of the U.S. protected from development,” he says. “Yet, we are in the sixth great extinction. Our parks and our preserves are not enough. My point is that we have got to focus on the areas outside of parks and preserves.” He urges what he calls a “homegrown national park,” in which homeowners, land managers and farmers create a habitat by replacing invasive plants with native species.

Tallamy speaks from experience. He lives on a 10-acre former farm in Oxford, Pennsylvania. “It had been mowed for hay and when we moved in, very little life was here,” he says. “We have been rebuilding the eastern deciduous forest here, getting invasive plants under control and replanting with species that ought to be here.” He’s now counted more than 1,400 different species of moths on his property and documented 60 species of birds nesting within the landscape. “We have foxes who raise their kits in the front yard,” he says.

Lots of acreage is not required, he says. In Kirkwood, Missouri, homeowners created a wild place on six-tenths of an acre on which they’ve documented 149 species of birds. “If one person does it, it’s not going to work,” he stresses. “The point is to get those acres connected. When everybody adopts this as a general landscape culture, it’s going to help tremendously. By rewilding your yard, you are filling in spaces between the true wild places and natural areas. The reason our wild spaces are not working in terms of conservation is because they are too small and too isolated. Even the biggest national parks are too small or too isolated.”

Tallamy says people can create wild spaces in their yards by reducing the

amount of lawn they have or even getting rid of it. They can grow native plants and discontinue the use of pesticides and herbicides, which are disrupting ecological function of wild places the world over, as research shows. Hoffman agrees, “We’ve cultivated a culture of tidiness. It’s actually very easy to welcome wildlife into your home places, often by doing fewer things, by not bringing the leaf blower out and by leaving some dead wood where it fell, which creates important shelters for insects, for example.

“Such wild yard spaces encourage wonder. Suddenly, the kids are out there and they can be absolutely fascinated by a small glittering beetle. For me, to experience the wild is to go to the shore of a lake, to be present in the mystery, to be among the lake’s reed beds, to see a marsh harrier sleek out of those reeds and to know you’re part of something much larger,” he says. “There’s so much joy and beauty and complexity in being in the presence of other lives besides human.” That in itself is reason enough to save wild places.

Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as health and environmental stories for national and regional publications. Read more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. ~Khalil Gibran

LEARN MORE The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative, by Florence Williams Irreplaceable: The Fight to Save Our Wild Places, by Julian Hoffman A Life on Our Planet, Netflix documentary by David Attenborough Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts with Your Yard, by Douglas Tallamy The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden, by Rick Darke and Douglas Tallamy

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Brian Sauder on

Faith-Based Grassroots Change

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ith degrees in natural resource management, environmental science, religion and business administration, Mennonite Reverend Brian Sauder is an adjunct professor at two Illinois seminary schools, as well as president and executive director of Faith in Place, a Midwest nonprofit headquartered in Chicago that helps diverse faith-based groups become community leaders in a shared quest for environmental, social and racial justice.

If you look at the history of the U.S. environmental justice movement, from Warren County, North Carolina, where black church women laid their bodies on the road to stop toxic waste dump trucks in their community, to Dr. Benjamin Chavis’ coining of the phrase “environmental racism” through the United Church of Christ, there’s a legacy of people of faith and diverse spiritualities calling out environmental racism and organizing the community to take action. We view ourselves in that historical lineage, with a mission to provide the tools, resources and programming for our faith partners to continue to advance these valuable pursuits.

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How are places of faith uniquely positioned to address environmental and racial justice?

“One way to describe justice is love in action.”

How does Faith in Place work?

It’s very grassroots. We believe in a Green Team model, which is a core group of people within a faith community, anywhere from three to 30 individuals, depending on the size of the community. Through coaching, we help teams evaluate the community’s needs and assets, set goals for the year, and create a strategic plan to address needs through programming, advocacy and a network of nonprofit partners.

Why are Green Teams effective in bringing about change?

The messenger matters. When you work with a community, it’s the people in that community that are going to understand the culture, the theology, the context, the history, the politics of the local body; so they understand how to meet people where they’re at and how to talk about these issues in a way that’s effective and attainable.

Can you describe a noteworthy Faith in Place project?

We partnered with a Green Team that wanted to address the need of hunger in their community by turning four acres of land that they had into a congregationsupported agriculture project (CSA), where people paid upfront to get a weekly bushel of produce grown on the land, while the church tithed 10 percent of it to local food pantries. Over several years, we helped them write a business plan, approach the committee structure of the church, hire a farmer, set up a legal structure and launch Sola Gratia Farm, which today is employing a bunch of people and stocking local food pantries with fresh tomatoes, kale, fruits and vegetables grown right there in the community. Once Faith in Place shared this story, other faith partners wanted to replicate it. We now support five different CSAs across Illinois.

Does Faith in Place welcome all denominations?

Absolutely. Whether it’s an institution of

religion or a spiritual tradition, people are bringing the wisdom of the ages to bear on understanding the moment we’re in.

Everything is connected, and the ecological crisis is a spiritual crisis. The healing of me and the healing of you and the healing of Earth are bound together, and this mutuality is core to all our different spiritualities and traditions. At our annual Green Team summit, people from different regions, backgrounds and religions come together, all united by the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land where our food is grown and a deep sense of calling and purpose.

It’s hope-inspiring in a world that is so divided.

What areas of environmental justice do you focus on?

A Green Team might say, “We have an issue with lead pipes in our communities,” or, “We have an issue with high schoolage youth needing employment.” Our programs, which are shaped by the needs of our Green Teams and are constantly being reevaluated and reshaped, cover sustainable food and land use, climate change and energy, environmental advocacy, youth empowerment, and water and flooding prevention. We also advocate to policymakers. Last year in Illinois, Green Teams helped pass the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act by convincing legislators to not only reduce carbon emissions, but also prioritize employment opportunities in the new green economy for highunemployment neighborhoods.

What is your philosophy concerning the intersection between faith and environmental and social justice?

We������������������������������������� ’ve got to be committed to the transformation that we seek. Our spirituality calls us to remember how connected we are. One way to describe justice is love in action—a love that begins with ourselves— and as we love ourselves more deeply, it spurs outward action that seeks to dismantle injustice.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Pest Control KEEPING DOGS SAFE FROM TICKS AND FLEAS

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leas and ticks are different types of pests; so, when considering how best to protect a dog, it is important to make a distinction—fleas are an annoyance, but ticks can be life-threatening. Many veterinarians recommend specific chemicals as a preventive solution, but this is often just a knee-jerk approach that uses chemicals to control nature. Instead, consider more natural alternatives that are both effective and non-toxic.

Fleas 101 Fleas are related to ants and beetles, feed on blood, and their bites can lead to irritation and skin allergies. They aren’t typically attracted to healthy pets; so, one of the best defenses against flea infestations is to feed a dog a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate, fresh-food diet that will help keep their immune system functioning optimally.

It is also important to remove the environmental factors that can negatively impact immunity, including: n Poor water quality. Make sure to provide fluoride- and chlorine-free drinking water. n Too many vaccines. Insist that the veterinarian runs titer tests instead of giving un-

necessary shots.

n Toxic household chemicals, including cleaning products and dog beds treated with

flame retardants.

n Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers used in the yard. n Toxic levels of electromagnetic fields from electrical devices in the home.

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The Trouble with Ticks Ticks are a type of arachnid related to mites, spiders and scorpions. Because ticks feed on many different animals (including humans, dogs, cats, squirrels, mice, opossums and deer), they are quite good at acquiring and transmitting diseases, some of which can be life-threatening.

Unfortunately, a single tick bite can expose a dog to multiple pathogens, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and babesiosis. Luckily, most dogs mount an effective immune response.

Up to 90 percent of dogs may have been exposed to tick-borne pathogens, but most are able to fight off infection on their own.

The only way to know if a dog has effectively eliminated harmful bacteria is to follow up the typical blood test with a second test called a quantitative C6 that differentiates exposure from infection.

Large numbers of dogs each year are unnecessarily treated with extensive antibiotic therapy because their veterinarians panic after seeing a positive exposure and fail to check for infection.

To catch tick-borne infections before they take hold, ask the veterinarian to replace the standard annual heartworm test with the SNAP 4Dx Plus (from Idexx Labs) or the Accuplex4 tests (Antech Diagnostics), which screen for heartworm, Lyme disease and four other vector-borne diseases. Completing one of these simple blood tests every six to 12 months is the best way to protect a dog. In tick-infested areas, if a dog tests positive on either of those two tests, it should also be screened for babesia exposure with a polymerase chain reaction test.

Before Reaching for a Chemical Pet parents should not automatically apply potentially toxic chemical agents to their dogs or around their home to repel or kill pests.

The use of spot-on products may cause skin irritation, paralysis,

seizures and even death, if used improperly, and there are effective, natural alternatives that are far safer. If these chemicals are used, follow these precautions: n Be very careful to follow dosing directions on the label. If a pet

Homemade Pest Deterrent for Dogs

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An all-natural pest deterrent will help a dog avoid a good percentage of the pests they encounter, though not all of them.

To make it, mix eight ounces of pure water with four ounces of organic, unfiltered, apple cider vinegar, and add 10 drops of neem oil.

Neem oil is not an essential oil; it is an expelled or pressed oil. It is effective because fleas and ticks are repelled by it, and it doesn’t bother pets sensitive to odors. Catnip oil can also be used since it has been proven to be as effective as diethyltoluamide (DEET), the mosquito and tick spray humans use that has a number of toxic side effects. To add extra punch to the mixture, add five drops of lemon, lemongrass, eucalyptus or geranium essential oil.

Store the homemade pest deterrent in the fridge, and before a dog goes outside, mist them with it, being careful to avoid the eyes. The active ingredients, especially the essential oils, dissipate in about four hours, so the solution may have to be reapplied several times throughout the day.

is at the low end of a dosage range, use the next lowest dosage.

Monitor the pet carefully afterwards for adverse reactions. Do not under any circumstances apply dog product to a cat.

n Every other month, rotate chemicals with natural preventives,

including diatomaceous earth, pet-friendly, essential oil products and natural deterrent collars. In many parts of the country, people can successfully control ticks with one chemical dose in the spring and one in late summer.

n To detox a dog’s liver afterwards, give them a supplement such

as milk thistle, a detox agent that helps to regenerate liver cells, or chlorella, a super green food. Work with an integrative veterinarian to determine the dosage; one dose daily for seven days following any chemical flea-, tick- or heartworm-preventive application is recommended.

Safe Options to Chemicals There are safe, non-toxic alternatives for flea and tick control for dogs, and they do not have side effects, unlike virtually all forms of chemical pesticides. These include: n Cedar oil, specifically manufactured for pet health n Natural, food-grade diatomaceous earth, applied topically n A fresh-food diet that is nutritionally optimal and species-

appropriate

It is important to bathe and brush a dog regularly and perform frequent full-body inspections using a flea and tick comb to check for parasite activity. If they spend a lot of time outdoors, be sure to check pets and people for ticks every night during tick season.

Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. Visit DrKarenBecker.com.

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Spring is a State of Mind

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by Marlaina Donato

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very year, spring lifts us from lethargy, her blossomed enthusiasm nudging us to take down the curtains for an annual wash, clean out the closets, and plot this year’s garden. If we pause and listen carefully, we can also hear an invitation to shake off the winters of our lives—the failures, aborted plans and could-have-beens.

All of life depends upon nature’s green ambition, yet we tend to take it for granted, not unlike the faint whisper of discontent that hints at the need for change. In the darkness of our fear-based comfort zones, there is a thwarted impulse to take that class at the community center, plant new ideas or try our hand at something new.

“I’m too old,” we proclaim. “I can’t do that,” we assume. “They’ll think I’m crazy,” we say. But spring begs to differ. The most delicious possibilities are those that give us stage-fright butterflies in the belly and wake us up at night with the nagging question, “What if?” Perhaps, if the caterpillar could foresee its winged destiny, it would be too overcome with self-doubt to even begin.

Author Marianne Williamson says, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”

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“Spring, in all her punctual glory, teaches us the vital necessity to court our passions, and there is no better time than now.”

As April puts on a new playlist of birdsong and our gardens remind us how to grow one inch at a time, we can make a point to wear that colorful shirt, begin the first chapter of a long overdue memoir or decide that we are deserving to fall madly, happily in love. For today, make an appointment with delight and put fresh flowers on the desk, walk barefoot after the rain or simply try on a new perspective. If we tune out the naysayer in our brains, we might even hear loved ones cheering us on. Spring, in all her punctual glory, teaches us the vital necessity to court our passions, and there is no better time than now.

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and visionary painter.

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January Flood Inspires Renewal at Persephone’s Pearl

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t 3 p.m. January 16, a frozen pipe burst above Persephone’s Pearl, pouring water into the Peekskill store. “Later that night, the pipe in the bathroom broke and finished the job,” says owner John Omilana. “Two inches of water everywhere forced The Pearl to close for a total of 35 days. That’s how long it took to ensure that everything was properly dried and certain areas rebuilt.”

What many might have seen as a setback, Omilana saw as an opportunity to revitalize and rearrange.

“Deconstructing The Pearl and putting her back together was a John Omilana challenge, but it forced us to rearrange the energy and the products in the store,” he says. “It also gave us time to work on our next phase, which is having an online shop and offering regular classes and events.”

In early March, The Pearl launched a store on Shopify, so its products—many of them unique and handmade—would be available beyond the immediate community. They also standardized their classes, virtual readings and other services. Monthly events now include crystal classes, Tea Time with the Angels, goddess work and African diasporic spiritual traditions. Weekly events include healing circles and a session on wisdom, wellness and empowerment.

“We want to be a place that is grounded in the needs of our community,” Omilana says. “We welcome everyone to try our activities and see if any of them resonate with you.

Location: Persephone›s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill, NY. For more info, call 914.737.3460 or visit PersephonesPearl.com.

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The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW Reiki Master/Instructor Light Body Quantum Healings 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com

INTUITIVE HEALING White Lotus Grace Healing/Dance/Readings 845.677.3517 Millbrook & Remote Whitelotusgrace.com

NEW AGE STORES Persephone’s Pearl Spiritual Development Center Candles, Books, Tarot, Jewelry Psychics, Crystals, Classes, etc.

1014B Main St., Peekskill @persephonespearlpeekskill 914.737.3460 PersephonesPearl.com The Soul Connection Shop Metaphysical Shop; Crystals, Jewelry, Reiki, Tarot, more at Universal Healing Arts Center Cortlandt Manor, 914.737.HEAL SoulConnectionShop.com Synchronicity Psychics/Crystals Candles/Tarot/Sage 1511 Route 22 Brewster @synchronicityny 845.363.1765 SynchronicityNY.com

PSYCHIC MEDIUM Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique 12 West Main St, Pawling, NY 845.493.0432 AngelAuraBoutique.com Celestial Touch Laura Schek, Psychic Medium, Reiki Master 7 Arch St, Pawling, NY 845.244.1767 celestialtouchllc.com

QIGONG In Balance Concepts Qigong. Tai Chi. Meditation 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 Inbalancetaichi.com

REIKI Balancing 4 Life Anne Bentzen, Jikiden Reiki Certified Teacher/Practitioner 25 Broadway, Pleasantville, NY 914.588.4079 Balancing4Life.com Edit Babboni, CHC, RYT 200 Reiki Healing.

Health Coaching. Yoga.

61 Lakeview Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529 yoga.zengarden@gmail.com Laura DeToia In person and Long-Distance Reiki 914.645.7704 MerkabaPeace.com The Loving Lotus In person or remote sessions 914.557.8213; lovinglotus.org the.loving.lotusx3@gmail.com

TAROT CARD READINGS Purple Lotus Zen Michelle B Whitney Tarot & Oracle Readings, Medium, Energ Healing.

By phone appt.

914.513.8398; Purplelotuszen.com

WELLNESS BOUTIQUE The Healing Collective NY 267A Central Ave. White Plains Shop & Heal: 914.236.HEAL thehealingcollectiveny.com

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Spirited Strides POWER WALK TO BETTER FITNESS

by Marlaina Donato

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e all know that the more steps we take in a day the better.

The Mayo Clinic advocates walking regularly to keep bad cholesterol in check, maintain a heart-healthy weight and keep blood pressure within a normal range. Power walking—going a mile in under 15 minutes—amps up cardiovascular benefits and takes metabolic conditioning to a new level.

Power walking involves taking longer strides, moving at 4.5 to 5.5 miles per hour and using the arms to propel motion, with or without light weights. “With this more intensive exercise, in comparison to everyday walking, one should note that their breathing is harder and their heart rate is faster with power walking. Compared to someone who walks at a casual pace, a power walker can expect lower blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers,” says Jason C. Robin, M.D., director of cardio oncology at North Shore University Health System, in Glenview, Illinois.

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In cases of severe coronary artery disease, certain heart muscle disorders, known as cardiomyopathy or valvular diseases, Robin recommends seeing a doctor before taking up fitness walking, but emphasizes, “Obvious injuries or illnesses aside, power walking is great for all ages, genders, sizes and fitness levels and is, in general, very safe with very few contraindications.” He suggests aiming for 15 minutes or less on a first endeavor, and after one week increasing the time to 20 to 25 minutes, eventually working up to 30 minutes. To complement power walking, he recommends resistance

training to increase muscle strength and tone, protect joints from injury, and improve flexibility and balance.

Dave McGovern, walking coach and author of The Complete Guide to Competitive Walking: Racewalking, Power Walking, Nordic Walking and More!, points out, “The impact forces of walking, even high-level racewalking, can be one-third of what runners experience, so it’s a lot easier on the joints. Power walking doesn’t have many rules.” A 30-year veteran of the U.S. National Racewalk Team, McGovern underscores the importance of starting out with a regular, easy walk before progressing to a more vigorous pace.

To avoid and reduce injury, he advocates mindfulness of correct posture and taking shorter, faster steps rather than long, stomping strides. He trains on a variety of surfaces, including everyday roads, tartan (rubber) running tracks, treadmills, dirt trails, grass, and even the occasional concrete sidewalk. “Changing up surfaces uses your muscles in different ways, which can help prevent overuse injuries that crop up from too much training on the same surfaces day in, day out,” he says.

Practical Essentials For optimal results on any surface, proper footwear is vital. “We would typically recommend a running shoe for any fitness-based walking,” says Josh Saint Cyr, store manager at New Balance, in Highland Park, Illinois. He notes that the right shoes are designed to help align gait and avoid pronation or supination that prompts the ankle to roll inward or outward with movement. “For a more

customized experience, someone with medium or lower arches would want a shoe from the stability running section, and someone with higher arches would want a shoe from the cushioned running section.”

In cases of tight calf muscles, Saint Cyr recommends stretching as a daily practice, even on non-exercise days. “Rollers or massage guns can be useful for immediate relief, but ultimately, stretching will help by reducing or eliminating tightness.”

Taking it Up a Notch Racewalking, the competitive and highly technical variety of power walking, takes place at track meets. “After you’ve built a base of miles, you can start sprinkling in some longer and faster workouts, and maybe even think about competition,” says McGovern. “There is a bit more technique involved in competitive racewalking, but once you get the hang of it, it will allow you to go much faster.”

In the end, having a goal can be the best motivator. “For the athletes I coach, many of them in their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, racewalking and power walking gives a purpose to their workouts,” says McGovern. “One of my athletes has said that she hates to work out, but loves to train. Having the goal of a race over the horizon gives a lot of athletes a reason to get out the door every day.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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The Art of Self-Adjustment Forum & Retreat with Rose Christmas

Come Celebrate the Full Pink Moon with us!

5th Mind Body Soul Expo Saturday, April 16th 10am-6pm Saratoga City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

Forum dates - April 4,11,18 5:30pm Retreat dates - April 23rd 10am-4pm Learn how to align your body, mind, spirit, emotion, and environment

Persephone’s Pearl 1014B Main St, Peekskill NY More info call: 914.737.3460 RSVP Online: Persephonespearl.com

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Discover. Explore. Experience 130+ Wellness, Health, & Holistic Vendors & Practitioners.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1

MONDAY, APRIL 4

Aries New Moon – 5:30-6:30pm. Come celebrate the new moon at Persephone’s Pearl and usher in new beginnings. $20. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

The Art of Self-Adjustment Forum – 5:30pm.

April 4, 11 & 18. With Rose Christmas. Learn how to align body, mind, spirit, emotion and environment. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill.

Info: 914.737.3460, Persephonespearl.com.

New Moon - Messages From The Masters & Beyond Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm.

Virtually via Zoom with Merrill Black, LCSW/ Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided messages for meditation, group discussion. $20. 914.793.2600.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Meditation & Tea with Diane – 1pm. April 3, 10 & 24. Work opening and balancing the Chakras, connecting and working with Spirit Guides and Animal Spirit Guides. Also share mini readings. $20/each. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St., Pawling (Village). Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Welcoming in the Goddess – 5:30-6:30pm. With John. Learning to connect with different aspects of the Goddess. This month’s focus is the Sky mother. $25. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill.

Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

markyourcalendar 4th Annual Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo * Dutchess County April 9th, 2022; 11am to 4pm Rain Date 4/10/22 Free Admission * Family Friendly VENDORS WANTED Renegades Stadium Parking Lot

After Hours Thursday – 6-8pm. April 7, 14, 21 & 28. Join in for After Hour Psychic Medium or Tea Leaf Readings. $40/ 20 Minute readings. Merchandise sales and raffles. Walk-ins welcome. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St, Pawling (Village). Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

AS U R Support Group – 7pm. For those loving someone with a mental condition, join in this open and safe space. $8/suggested donation. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. Info: 914.737.4325, UniversalHealingArts.com.

1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Learn How To Read The Tarot – 4-5:30pm. New Zoom class. Dive into the magic of the Tarot. Major and Minor Arcana, readings and spreads. $30 or $180 6-pack. Info: UniversalHealingArts.com.

914.737.4325.

Sip+Paint – 5:30-6:30pm. End the week with relaxation with a sip + paint. $25. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 4th Annual Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo – 11am-4pm. Family-friendly outside expo at the Renegades Stadium Parking Lot, 1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls. Info: ilovelocalrewards.com.

Dōterra Essential Oils – 2pm. Join Debbi of Blooming Health for a customized essential oil experience and find a path to personal wellness.

Free. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. Info: 914.737.4325, UniversalHealingArts.com.

Bella’s Serenity Soap’s PopUp Shop – 4-5pm.

Demo on bath and other products. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

Wizards Rites, Frequencies & Codes with John DiBlasi – 6:30pm. Join in as John connects participants to sacred symbols, attunement empowerment, initiation geometries, light lines and grids of light. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St, Pawling (Village). Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Hastings Flea – 10am-4pm. 50+ vendors with home goods, collectibles, vintage items, crafts, jewelry, clothing, handmade and artisan gifts, food trucks, free Swap Tents, face painting and psychic readings. Hastings-on-Hudson Metro North commuter parking lot. Info: thehastinngsflea.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Ayurvedic Lecture: The Respiratory System – 7-8pm. With Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Free online lecture on enhancing the body’s life force (prana). Offered through the Pawling Free Library. Register with library: 845.855.3444 or PawlingFreeLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Afro-Caribbean Spiritual practices – 5:306:30pm. With John. Deepen an understanding and knowledge of Afro- Caribbean traditions. This month will be about 21 divisions/Haitians voodoo. $25. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill.

Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

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An Enchanted Realm. See April 23.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 An Evening of Trans Medium Channeling – 6:30pm. Special private event with a personal trance channeled guided message, healing and blessing.

Limited to 10 participants. RSVP early. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St, Pawling (Village). Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Earth Day Wilderness Walk – 8-10:30am. With Bianca Di Salvo. A personal Wilderness experience to connect to the world around us, which can leave one feeling more peace and ease. $25. Cell phone required. Info: WildernessDayWalk.com, 914.771.8784.

5th Mind Body Soul Expo – 10am-6pm. Free lectures, free workshops. Discover. Explore. Experience. 130+ wellness, health and holistic vendors and practitioners. Free admission. Saratoga City Center 522 Broadway. Saratoga Springs. Info: MindBodySoulExpo.com.

Qi Gong for Emotional Healing - The Six Healing Sounds – 1-2:30pm. Learn about the six healing sounds that have an astonishing ability to transform negative emotions into positive life force, or qi. $30.

Dutchess Yoga, 1820 Route 376, Poughkeepsie.

Info: EmpoweredByNature.net 845.827.3500.

Full moon – 5:30-6:30pm. Come celebrate the full moon at Persephone’s Pearl. $20. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Kinship with Nature Workshop – With Cathy Carter. Learn how to communicate with the elemental spirits in nature and how to create a deeper connection with nature. Info: 646.584.3540, CreatingSacredPlaces.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Full Moon - Messages From The Masters & Beyond Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm.

Virtually via Zoom with Merrill Black, LCSW/ Reiki Master. Unique theme, guided messages for meditation, group discussion. $20. 914.793.2600.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Tea Time With The Angels – 5:30-6:30pm. With Rose. Explore the energy of the angelic realms and the angel this month that’s associated with Aries. $25. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill.

Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Spring Salt Cave Energy Healing Event – Learn about and experience intuitive energy healing.

Sign up for a 15 minute session in the Himalayan Salt Cav. $10. Pellegrino Healing Center Salt Cave, 4307 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. Info: 845.233.5672, pellegrinohealingcenter.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Connection to the Spirit Realm “A Spirit Circle” – 6:30pm. Small group with Diane and other guest psychic mediums who give messages, guidance, and spiritual healing. Be sure to RSVP. Limited to 10 participants. $20. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St, Pawling (Village). Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

Cacao Ceremony – 7-9pm. With Kendra. End the week with a journey of self-discovery work using plant medicine/cacoa. $40. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Bird Watching Walk – 8-10am. Join in for a morning bird walk around the lakes. Lakes parking lot, Neperan Rd, Tarrytown. Info: TarrytownEnvironmental.org.

An Enchanted Realm – 10am. Earth Day celebration at the World Peace Sanctuary with Michael Gulbrandsen of Nature’s Whispers.

26 Benton Road, Wassiac. Info: 845.489.7250, or MeditativeWalks.com.

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The Art of Self-Adjustment Retreat – 10am4pm. With Rose Christmas. Learn how to align body, mind, spirit, emotion and environment.

Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460, Persephonespearl.com.

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Smudge Fan Workshop – 2pm. The Smudge Fan is a tool used in personal practice or ceremony to move, clear, or dispel unwanted energies from self and space. All materials included. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St, Pawling (Village).

Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Awaken Wellness Fair LIVE – 10am-5pm. Back in person in Tarrytown. Unique vendors, expert speakers, intuitive readers and gifted healers. A day of education and inspiration. Sleepy Hollow Hotel + Conference Center, Tarrytown. Info: AwakenFair.com.

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Astrology with Pamela Cucinell Fifth Gear

Increase Focus

The Aries new moon on April Fools’ packs a punch; consider every impulse before action is taken. Power struggles ebb April 2 by midafternoon. An unexpected occurrence April 3 creates options. A concession is required on April 4 to do the right thing.

Serendipity abounds April 5. Focus on the goal to triumph April 6, when high spirits can generate confusion.

Discussions lead to revelations on Easter, April 17. Connect with your intuition on April 18 to actualize goals. Choices are hard on April 19, nonetheless—prioritize to avoid disappointment. The pressure to do everything increases April 20, when a lean schedule brings more satisfaction. Serious application on April 21 produces profound results. Messages delivered on Earth Day, April 22, have profound impacts.

Respond to Needs Allow for cozy comforts to soothe April 7. Assess what works April 8 and what holds you back. Whether a simple move or a big shift, transition is tough on April 9. Dramatic surprise April 10 triggers explosive reactions; handle with care.

Stable partners and solid commitments go the distance April 11— release those who cannot.

Work the Love Muscle A Jupiter-Neptune conjunction expands illusions and creativity; emphasize love to diminish divisive narratives, especially April 12. An awareness of the innate healing ability in your hands on April 13 enhances whatever task you do: garden, cook, self-care and work. Productivity is high the morning through midafternoon April 14. If you are not confrontational by nature, April 15 can exhaust. On April 16, the Libra full moon coaxes further engagement.

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Ayurvedic Lecture: The Respiratory System – 7-8pm. With Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Free online lecture on enhancing the body’s life force (prana). Offered through the Desmond-Fish Public Library, Garrison. Register with library: 845.424.3020 or DesmondFishLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Crystal Work Shop – 5:30-6:30pm with Theresa. Learn how to use crystals in readings and divinations practices. $30. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl. com. 914.737.3460.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Unexpected news on April 23 requires more than a quick response. Be wary of convictions without verification on April 24. Reflection and research on April 25 gleans valuable fruit. Deepen into selfdiscovery and creativity on April 26.

New perspective is available April 27 but requires courage and a comfort level with the unknown. Tunnel vision limits options on April 28; remember to seek alternative thoughts. Any impulse to retreat April 29 cannot be sustained. The solar eclipse/Taurus new moon on April 30 asks for a step up to commitment.

Mystical Moon Monthly Book Circle – Virtually via Zoom with Merrill Black and Leslie Lee. Monthly gathering of community, inspiration, reflection, oracles, astrology, and rituals using the 2022 Mystical Moon Journal as a guide. $22.

914.793.2600. MysticalMoonJournal.com

Pamela Cucinell offers a spiritual astrological perspective for the massive changes of our time, as well as guidance through private sessions and podcasts. For more information, call 917.796.6026, email pamela@insightoasis.com, or visit InsightOasis.com and ActiveSpirituality.Life. See ad page 18.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Earth Day Wilderness Walk – 8-10:30am. With Bianca Di Salvo. A personal Wilderness experience to connect to the world around us, which can leave one feeling more peace and ease. $25. Cell phone required. Info: WildernessDayWalk.com, 914.771.8784.

Pendulum Workshop – 2pm. Starting class to learn how to use a Pendulum for divination and spiritual healing. Learn how to choose, connect, and use a pendulum. Class includes pendulum. $25. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W. Main St, Pawling (Village).

Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

Monthly Seance – 7-9pm. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill.

Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

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on going events Ongoing Calendar listings must be resent quarterly for our January, April, July & October editions. Email listings to Marlee@WakeUpNaturally.com

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

markyourcalendar Trauma Recovery Retreat at The Omega Institute Overcome Stress, Anxiety and Pandemic PTSD STRESS IS GONE RETREAT May 29 to June 3, 2022 Rhinebeck, NY To learn more or register: https://bit.ly/3pC1ymB or call 833.867.3529

Workshop Wednesdays at Persephone’s Pearl – 5:30-7pm. A different topic every week. See monthly calendar for topics on a specific date.

Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

Gentle Slow Flow Yoga – 7:30pm. A slower, soothing vinyasa practice. Gently open energy lines, soothe the nervous system through pranayama, meditation and movement. $20. Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt Manor. Info: UniversalHealingArts.com, 914.737.4325.

Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm.

Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon.

Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

sunday Hudson Valley Farmers Market- 10am-3pm. Year round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234.

2nd Sundays at 11 – 11am. 2nd Sundays. Zoom call for women to share healthy ideas. Final date of the season is April 10 . Free, donations accepted.

Info: Kacey.co.

monday Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 9-10:30am.

Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon.

Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

Healing Circle – 5:30-6:30pm. With Rose. Enjoy universal healing energies in a group. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

Sound Bath Healing Meditation – 7pm. Join Marissa Dinki and relax with the Crystal Singing Bowls, and other healing frequencies plus Songs of All Love. $20. $75/4. Cortlandt Manor. Info: 914.737.4325, UniversalHealingArts.com.

Earth Day is April 22 Find Earth Day Events on pages 20-21.

Green Street Radio – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood. Environmental news, analysis and sciencebased information. Info: greenstreetradio.com. 99.5 FM and WBAI.org.

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Tai Chi & Qigong – 7pm. Instructor, Sifu Gary Renza (35 years). Cultivate ‘life-force’ energy, strengthen body, mind, spirit, improve overall health. $20/Drop-in. Universal Healing Arts at Cortlandt Manor. Info: UniversalHealingArts.com, 914.737.4325.

Beginner Qigong Class – 7pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Breath, Relax & Slow Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:45 pm. Virtual via zoom. With Jo-Anne Salomone, CYT. A great slow flow with breath movement and deep relaxation. Open level. $12. Info: Jo-Anne 917.364.1871, TheTemperanceCenter.com.

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wednesday

Qigong Zoom Class – 9am. With Master David Cunniff. Zoom class. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Virtual Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Senior Adults and Adults with Special Needs/ Health and Recovery concerns – 10-11am. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system,

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heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, and compassion. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

WakeUpNaturally.com

thursday The NuSpecian Live – 9:30am. Aston and Jillian talk about health-related topics and NuSpecies products. Viewers can chat during the live show to comment on the topic and ask questions. Info: nuspecies.com/pages/the-nuspecian.

Gentle/Moderate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:30-11am. In-person and virtual. With Chris Glover. Gentle, nurturing, yet strengthening.

Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate self-observation.

Info: sacredspirityogacenter.org.

Wisdom Wellness and Empowerment – 5:306:30pm. Join Rose to enhance the connection of energy work by learning about angels, tarot, crystals and more.

Rose helps integrate these into one’s personal practice. $25. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St, Peekskill.

Info: Persephonespearl.com. 914.737.3460.

friday The NuSpecian Live – 9:30am. Aston and Jillian talk about health-related topics and NuSpecies products. Viewers can chat during the live show to comment on the topic and ask questions. Info: nuspecies.com/pages/the-nuspecian Gentle/Moderate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:30-11am. In-person and virtual. With Chris Glover. Gentle, nurturing, yet strengthening.

Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate self-observation.

Info: sacredspirityogacenter.org.

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NEW

Lorraine Hughes to Teach Gigong Workshop and Classes at Dutchess Yoga

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orraine Hughes, a HoldenQiGong certified instructor who aligns her teaching with Chinese Medicine, will offer Qi Gong for Emotional Healing: The Six Healing Sounds, on April 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at Dutchess Yoga in Poughkeepsie. The workshop is intended for “anyone who is seeking a way to diffuse, channel or find balance with how they perceive and react emotionally and mentally,” she says.

Lorraine Hughes “The impact of negative emotions such as fear, anger, cruelty, impatience, worry, sadness and grief often predominate and have a detrimental effect on the internal organs and glands,” she explains. “This drains our life force and undermine our health.

The six healing sounds have an astonishing ability to transform negative emotions into positive life force, or qi.”

The owner of Empowered By Nature, Hughes has taught qigong since 2008. She’ll be teaching qigong at Dutchess Yoga every Friday in April from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The classes are open to people of all physical abilities. Participants will learn to use simple movements aligned with breath work to alleviate stress and promote flexibility.

In fact, qi gong literally means “breath work” and generally extends to “energy cultivation,” Hughes says. “It’s a general term for highly intentional exercises that circulate, concentrate or otherwise manipulate the various subtle energies of the body, mind and spirit.”

Cost of workshop: $30. Cost of Friday classes: $100 for five.

Location: Dutchess Yoga, 1820 Rte. 376, Poughkeepsie, NY. For more info, call the studio at 845.827.3500, email lorrainehughes54@gmail.com or visit EmpoweredByNature.net.

QIGONG

YOGA STUDIOS

Dutchess County Empowered By Nature Lorraine Hughes 845.416.4598 EmpoweredByNature.net

ARMONK

In Balance Concepts Qigong. Tai Chi. Meditation 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 Inbalancetaichi.com

TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA Finding Peace Within 420 S. Riverside Ave. Box #223 914.281.2225 visit: tinyurl.com/d96atbuw

YOGA ASSOCIATIONS Yoga Society of New York Ananda Ashram Monroe, NY 845.782.5575 anandaashram.org Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30 pm Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor, NY and via Zoom yta_communications@ytayoga.com ytayoga.com

YOGA RETREATS Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC 2 Coulter Rd, Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015;914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com

YogaShine NEW Kripalu, Mat, Chair, Therapy 914.769.8745, yogashine.com Via ZOOM until further notice

CORTLANDT MANOR YOGA by Karen Universal Healing Arts 4 Crestview Ave. 914.737.4325 UniversalHealingArts.com

CROSS RIVER O2 Living Sanctuary 792 Rt. 35 914.763.6320 O2livingsanctuary.com

DOBBS FERRY Sacred Spirit Yoga & Healing Arts Center 343 Broadway (on campus of South Presbyterian Church) sacredspirityogacenter.org

MAHOPAC Luna Power Yoga Move. Sweat & Breathe 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4 845.276.4619; lunapoweryoga.com Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place, Mahopac 845.494.8118 PutnamYoga.com

SOMERS Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529 yoga.zengarden@gmail.com

Find & post classes and workshops online: WakeUpNaturally.com/calendar March April 2022

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MONTHLY PLANNER

classifieds Email Dana-NA@WakeUpNaturally.com to place a listing.

may

women’s wellness

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY BE A NATURAL AWAKENINGS PUBLISHER – Have you dreamed about owning your own business or thought about owning a home-based franchise? Are you passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and enjoy supporting health and wellness businesses? The Natural Awakenings Westchester-Putnam-Dutchess franchise is for sale.

Visit WakeupNaturally.com/franchise to learn more

IS 2022 YOUR YEAR TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING INSPIRING? – Work from home PT/FT. Be at the intersection of natural wellness, a positive community and the booming work from home e-commerce industry. Cindy Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum Wellness: 914.806.6559.

LANDSCAPE LABORER WANTED - installs, maintenance and creativity. $15 to $20. Putnam County, NY Reflections of Nature 845.489.7250.

VENDORS EMPLOYMENT WANTED

june

men’s health

SEEKING AN ENTRY LEVEL CLINICAL ASSISTANT POSITION in a holistic healthminded practice. Recent CUNY graduate with B.S. in Holistic Healthcare. Prefer Lower Westchester or NYC metro area. Please Contact Nanci: 917.5691811.

HELP WANTED FRONT DESK / OFFICE MANAGER POSITION at busy chiropractic office in White Plains.

Will train right person, but applicant must be punctual, hardworking, fun, charismatic, energetic, goal oriented. Excellent starting salary and high earning potential. Send resume to drgertner@ucc-ny.com.

july food connection

learn about marketing opportunities at:

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5TH MIND BODY SOUL EXPO AT THE SARATOGA CITY CENTER: April 16, 2022 – ISO practitioners and unique modalities invited to join this amazing opportunity. Visit: mindbodysoulexpo.com for more information or contact Gem at mindbodysoulexpony@gmail.com.

AWAKEN WELLNESS FAIR LIVE! April 24, 2022 from 10am to 5pm – Sleepy Hollow Hotel + Conference Center, Tarrytown NY 10591. Vendors, Speakers, Healers. Visit AwakenFair.com.

List Your CLASSIFIED HERE Regional exposure in Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess

Virtual Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Senior Adults and Adults with Special Needs/ Health and Recovery concerns – 10-11am. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, and compassion. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

Larchmont Winter 2022 Farmers Market – 9am-1pm, 1/8-4/16. Metro North upper lot Chatsworth Av/Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont. Info/ updates: DownToEarthMarkets.com.

Qi Gong Class – 10:30-11:45am. With Lorraine Hughes. Fridays. Simple movements aligned with breathwork to alleviate stress and promote flexibility. open to everyone, regardless of physical capabilities. $100/5 class package. Dutchess Yoga, 1820 Route 376, Poughkeepsie. Info: EmpoweredByNature.net.

Intermediate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:1510:30am. In-person and virtual. With Kathleen Hinge, For more experienced practitioners who desire more of a challenge. Be guided through more advanced postures, and invited to hold poses longer and explore personal variations. Info: sacredspirityogacenter.org.

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David Cunniff. In Studio class for those fully vaccinated. First class is free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Suite 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992 or InBalanceTaiChi.com.

saturday Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to yoga teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor and/or via Zoom. Info: ytayoga.com.

Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

WakeUpNaturally.com

Ossining Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. YearRound. Near the corner of Spring and Main Streets.

Info/updates: downtoearthmarkets.com.

Hudson Valley Farmers Market- 10am-3pm. Year round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234.

Beginner Kripalu-based Yoga – 10:45am-12noon.

In-person and virtual. With Kathleen Hinge. Learn gentle pose sequences, and embodied awareness. Suitable for new students and those with physical limitations or recovering from injury.

Info: sacredspirityogacenter.org.

Aston’s Virtual Office Hours – 4-5pm. Every other Saturday. An open forum for those that are new to NuSpecies or currently on the products to ask any questions they have. Info: nuspecies.com/pages/ webinar-registration

community resource directory Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Dana-NA@WakeUpNaturally.com to request our media kit.

ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS 115 E. Stevens Ave, Suite 100 Valhalla, NY 10595 914.940.4449; sandrcpa.com

Our goal is to help people have less anxiety about managing their finances, to maximize their income and run their businesses better. Giving people a stronger financial foundation can absolutely contribute to a better quality of life.

ACUPUNCTURE LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad pg 19.

PERLOVE ACUPUNCTURE+WELLNESS 111 N Central Ave, Ste 270, Hartsdale 27 Radio Cir Dr. #100, Mt. Kisco 914.200.3343; PerloveAcupuncture.com

L e t ’s r e s t o r e y o u r h e a l t h together! Personalized treatment plans promote healing through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and Qi Gong. I treat pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, digestive and skin issues, pre/ post-surgical care, gynecological issues, facial rejuvenation and more.

ADDICTION CESSATION QUIT WITH QUINN

Midtown Manhattan and Garrison Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps p e o p l e overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 90% success rate. See ad pg 24.

AYURVEDA DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health.

Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M-F. See ad pg 22.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT Member: Westchester Holistic Network 153 Main St, Suite J, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565; Awareness-in-Action.com

Move with ease! The Alexander Technique is an educational method for learning to release patterns of tension that may be causing stress, pain, or poor body usage. Feel lighter and learn to undo compression of the spine and joints.

ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Astrology & Tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist.

Find your way to flow instead of fight; economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone. See ad pg 18.

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages.

Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details.

CBD YOUR CBD OF MT. KISCO

222 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.276.5409; YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com

YOUR CBD OF WAPPINGERS FALLS

1582 U.S. 9 #5, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845.297.0302; CBDWappingers.com Your CBD Store® is the largest hemp retailer in the US. All of our products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO and ThirdParty Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets.

See ad pg 9.

An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. ~Henry David Thoreau

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CHIROPRACTIC DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

PERSONALIZED treatments designed for YOU by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!

DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER

MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 845.709.5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org Protect yourself from EMFs and other negative energies! A professional dowser can block the negative effects of cell phones, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. Moved into a new home?

Want to sell? Have unexplained health issues? Call now!

UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC OF NY 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY 914.686.6200: ucc-ny.com

Dr. Gertner himself suffered with back pain due to an injury.

With upper cervical chiropractic treatments, his body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that had plagued him quickly left his body. This inspired him to become one of only 5 NUCCA chiropractors in New York, and less than 200 worldwide, currently. He experienced amazing results and he knows you will too. See ad pg 55.

ENERGY HEALING ANNE H. BENTZEN

Certified Jikiden Reiki Teacher/Practitioner Treatments, Classes and Student Events Custom BACH Flower Essence formulas Energy Counseling, Crystalline grids 25 Broadway, Ste.101, Pleasantville, NY balancing4life.com; 914.588.4079 Health requires energetic balance.

Reiki clears stress, reduces pain, inflammation and restores energy flow. Strengthen your immunity.

Relieve anxiety. Depression and insomnia. Learn the original Reiki teachings with Jikiden. Private sessions and small classes. See ad pg 18.

COACH – LIFE

The Loving Lotus and founder Erika Camilli will help provide an open, positive space to support you to connect to your authentic true self and create the change needed to live the life you’ve always wanted. Sign up for your free consultation.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

FLOATATION THERAPY RISE ABOVE FLOATATION 111 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.241.1900

A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free Parking.

JOY MATALON LMT, CST

Locations: Ossining, Garrison 914.519.8138; Joymatalon.com Craniosacral Therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues beyond the session.

Experience CST alone or integrated in therapeutic massage.

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SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.

HAIR SALON FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad pg 15.

HERBAL MEDICINE

THE LOVING LOTUS

In person or remote sessions 914.557.8213; lovinglotus.org the.loving.lotusx3@gmail.com

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

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LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, We s t e r n , Ay u r v e d i c H e r b a l remedies and Nutritional planning.

HOLISTIC DENTIST DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678; holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 5.

HOMEOPATHY SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PELLEGRINO INTEGRATIVE CANCER CENTER

4307 Albany Post Rd Hyde Park NY 12538 pellegrinointegrativecancercenter.com Pellegrino Integrative Cancer Center is a collaboration of healthcare practitioners dedicated to delivering the highest standard of conventional, complementary, and alternative medicine. See ad, pg 18.

MATTRESSES

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad pg 22.

DAVIS FURNITURE

Open Mon-Sat. 10-6 2264 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 845.204.9090; DavisFurnitureOnline.com

Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.

Do you want a healthier night’s sleep? Visit locally owned Davis Furniture and see their full line of all natural American-made mattresses. For over 90 years they have been giving their customers more, and charging them less. And they’ve once again been voted the best furniture store in the Hudson Valley. See ad pg 6.

HYPNOTHERAPY

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

NUTRITION NUSPECIES

LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT

LYNN PARODNECK M.D.

Willpower often falls short.

Hypnotherapy taps into the power of the subconscious mind to transform your life by creating positive changes. Lisa helps individuals with stress reduction, addiction, weight loss, smoking cessation, procrastination, overcoming fears, phobias, anxiety, grief, and divorce.

Evaluations and Consultations; D r. P a r o d n e c k w o r k s i n compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She is one of the leading medical marijuana clinicians in New York, with numerous referring specialists and an extensive professional network in the cannabis industry. See ad pg 19.

Certified Hypnotherapist Somers, Ny 914.400.9508; lisableasdale.com

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 Westchester. Long Island.

Brooklyn. Jamaica, Caribbean NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals.

See ad, pg 2.

Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner 914.525.6536; DrParodneck@gmail.com DrLynnParodneck.com

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

Dr. Michael Wald, DC, Board Certified Nutritionist 29 King St, 2nd Fl, Chappaqua, NY 10514 914.552.1442 - info@blooddetective.com DrMichaelWald.com; #BloodDetective D r . Wa l d i s a h o l i s t i c DC, Nutritionist, and Dietician who’s Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consult help get to the cause(s) of persistent health issues. Conditions include autoimmune, weight loss, antiaging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more.

See ad pg 11.

I had an inheritance from my father; it was the moon and the sun.

And though I roam all over the world, the spending of it’s never done. ~Ernest Hemingway

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PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com

SLEEP DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 5.

Foot care for people of all ages.

Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.

SPA REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of Essential Oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern. Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.

BALANCE DAY SPA

Westchester’s ONLY Certified Green Spa 280 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 914.358.9898; balance-dayspa.com As Westchester County’s ONLY certified green spa, Balance Day Spa has been in business since 2010. We specialize in all aspects of esthetics, including: facials, peels, waxing, tinting, bronzing, aromatherapy, energy healing and makeup. All organic, all the time.

TMJ DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs.

See ad pg 5.

VETERINARY HOSPITAL EARTH ANGELS VETERINARY HOSPITAL 44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845.227.P-A-W-S (7297) Earthangelsvet.com

Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health.

Offering a wide range of services/ products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility.

SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS

REIKI REIKI CLASSES

Rev. June Tompkins, Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org

Join a unique monthly Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls at 10:30am – Enjoy prayer, music, movement and dialogue. Check our FB page for information on upcoming programs or e-mail Rev. June Tompkins at jtgleneidashore1@ verizon.net.

Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284; cynthiachase.com cynthiamchase@gmail.com Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life’s purpose! Cynthia offers personalized classes leading to Reiki levels I, II and Master level. Go to cynthiamchase.com for details.

RETREATS YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

(YitA) at The Divine Acres “Where Yoga Embraces Nature” 2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; YogaInTheAdirondacks.com YitA at the Divine Acres is a yoga shala – a safe place for healing and becoming healthy within our authentic selves.

Eliminate distractions and illuminate positivity to focus on our true intentions. YitA is a place of education and joy, with miniature donkeys and sheep that add love to this divine space.

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Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-onone counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.

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