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s we enter our 12th year publishing Natural Awakenings, I’m so very grateful for our readers and advertising partners—thank you all!—and for my amazing business partDana Boulanger Marilee Burrell ner, Marilee Burrell. For a dozen years, Marilee and I have traveled together on this amazing journey of business success, supporting each other as we navigated the ever-changing landscapes of our lives. I cherish the connection she and I share with our local wellness community, where we’ve cultivated many friendships and have had the pleasure of working with a variety of wellness practitioners and natural beauty experts. In fact we’ve devoted some of this month’s magazine to the benefits of natural beauty—read more, starting on page 40. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that as I age, getting quality sleep has become something of a quest. This month’s feature, “Chasing ZZZZZs: How to Put Insomnia to Rest,” examines the many contributors to and adverse health effects of compromised sleep, along with natural pathways to a good night’s rest. I find that a few minutes of reading and reflecting to end my day are more soothing than television or electronics. I also enjoy aromatherapy, so I put cotton swabs of lavender essential oil in my pillow to relax my senses as I give thanks for my day and tell my mind that it’s time to rest. These little rituals help me fall into a peaceful slumber, though I still tend to wake at dawn and then do my best to fall back asleep for a few more winks. Poor thyroid function can also disrupt the sleep cycle, so our Healing Ways article, “The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming,” offers remedies from that angle. In keeping with the spirit of Thanksgiving, writer and foodie April Thompson brings joy to the season’s table with “Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude,” in which three of the nation’s top Zen chefs share their wisdom about being grateful, present and peaceful at mealtime. We’re also excited to offer an update on one of our favorite local vegan shops, Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen, which has cooked up some great fall soups and has a delicious selection of Thanksgiving dishes for vegans and other people with special dietary needs. Be sure to read all about them on page 28. As I’m blessed to have both my grown children and my granddaughters living close by, I tend to host the holiday feast, and since we have a plethora of food allergies among us, following the traditional menu can be a challenge. It’s become a family joke, guessing what I’ll be serving for Thanksgiving. We all enjoy turkey and mashed potatoes, but beyond those two favorites, the remainder is usually a surprise! For me, thanksgiving is about closeness, gratitude and appreciating our time together. I do love to cook, so the act of preparing this annual feast has become a sacred ritual of giving from my heart. November kicks off such a busy time of year, with lots of fun happenings. Here at Natural Awakenings, it’s always a great time for us to connect with local businesses that want to be part of our Natural Living Directory, which publishes each January to kick off the New Year. This year we’ll be building our online directory as well. Come visit us at WakeUpNaturally.com and check out our ongoing community calendar, where you’ll discover local events and happenings you won’t find in print. With joy and gratitude,
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30 URBAN CHICKENS Coming Home to Roost
32 CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest
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36 THE HAPPY THYROID Seven Ways to Keep It Humming
40 SPECIAL NATURAL BEAUTY SECTION
48 ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture
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Awaken Wellness Fair Returns to Tarrytown
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rom nature walks to holiday events, Westchester Land Trust offers various opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in November and December. By encouraging locals to enjoy its green spaces, WLT furthers its mission to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities. WLT will host a Guided Autumn Bird Walk from 8:30 to 10 a.m. November 2, at Otter Creek Preserve on Taylors Lane, in Mamaroneck. Janelle Robbins, WLT advisory board member, will discuss the migrating birds that find food and shelter at this one-of-a-kind salt marsh. Participants should bring binoculars. Rain date: November 3. For National Hike Day, November 17, WLT will lead a group hike up Turkey Mountain from 1 to 3 p.m., beginning at the Turkey Mountain Preserve Trailhead on Locke Lane, in Yorktown Heights. This moderately difficult hike offers spectacular views and a chance to meet new people. The hike will be held rain or shine. November 22 is WLT Volunteer Stewardship Day. From 1 to 3 p.m., rain or shine, volunteers will gather at Frederick P. Rose Preserve and Rock Shelter Preserve, 193 N. Salem Road, Cross River, to preserve trails and expand a shelter for birds and pollinators. There will be a Holiday Tree ID Hike from 10 a.m. to noon on December 8, at WLT’s Westchester Wilderness Walk / Zofnass Family Preserve, 258 Upper Shad Road, Pound Ridge. Participants will learn how to identify trees during the winter months. Rain date: December 15, 1-3 p.m. For more info, call 914.234.6992 or visit WestchesterLandTrust.org. 8
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he Awaken Wellness Fair will return to its home base, the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 24. This “bodymind-spirit-green expo” features an assortment of vendors offering various products and services to support a healthy lifestyle, from essential oils, to chiropractic doctors, to nutritional supplements and organic cleaning products. “Of course the best vendors of healing crystals and jewelry will be there too, offering love-focused rose quartz, healing turquoise, serenity-inducing amethyst and all the others, both as loose stones Awaken Fair vendor area and embedded in handmade jewelry,” says Paula Caracappa, the event’s founder and director. Three rooms at the event will be devoted to expert speakers discussing how to “awaken to your best self.” The presentations are offered all day at no extra charge. Topics range from “Vanquishing Stress: Tools to Enhance Your Health, Personal Growth and Transform Your Life,” to “Transmission Meditation: A World Service,” to “Master Soul Transformation Energy Workshop.” Intuitive readers and holistic healers will be “a huge part of the show. This group offers insight through tarot reading, mediumship, angel reading, pet readings and other psychic readings, for entertainment purposes only,” Caracappa says. “There will also be gifted healers who practice a variety of energy healing modalities, including Reiki. Healing practices have become more and more mainstream recently, and many people sample a healing practice for the first time at the Awaken Fair.” Discount-rate appointments with readers and healers can be made online until November 23 at AwakenFair.Fullslate.com. Men and women who are curious about holistic practices are attracted to the Awaken Fairs, Caracappa says. “They find abundant information encompassing the world of ancient as well as new, cutting-edge healing and wellness methods. Often guests come expecting to spend a couple of hours and find themselves spending the entire day, because there’s so much exciting knowledge to gather.” Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. For more info, to inquire about vendor opportunities or to preview the expo exhibitors, visit AwakenFair.com. See ad, page 2.
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otanic Skincare face and body studio has moved down the street to a new space in Tarrytown, and it has integrated professional massage therapy into its menu of personalized facials, says owner and aesthetician Theresa Naman. “All our massage services use the finest botanical oils and aromatherapy from our featured line of natural skincare products by Sensatia Botanicals, which are handcrafted in Bali,” Naman says. Services are offered by appointment only, and the studio has a private entrance to ensure clients’ comfort and confidentiality, she says. “This intimate studio setting is a relaxing oasis to transport you to an otherworldly atmosphere.” New guests will receive $25 off “The Bali” signature massage or facial. Location: Botanic Skincare, 1 Neperan Rd., Tarrytown NY. For appointments or more info, call 646.509.8754, email info@botanic-skincare.com or visit Botanic-Skincare.com. See ad, page 40.
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Project Innocence Counters ‘Adultification’ of Children
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rom their smart phones to their overscheduled calendars, America’s children are subjected to “adultification” earlier with every passing decade. Project Innocence is a local nonprofit organization devoted to countering that trend by teaching children the life skills they need to navigate the world around them. “Project Innocence was created to preserve the innocence of children,” says Yoga and Mindfulness Class founder Lateasha Mays. “We limit the adultification of children by teaching self-mastery skills and exposing children to experiences that allow each stage of psychosocial development to evolve naturally.” Composed of veteran teachers, professionals, parents and students, Project Innocence provides a holistic approach to child development, Mays says. “We teach body mastery through fun physical fitness and mindful movement. We also teach mind mastery through meditation and mentoring. We have more than 20 years of experience working with children from a myriad of environments,” she says. For more information about Project Innocence and its events, call 716.226.1380 or email projectinnocence3@gmail.com.
Environmental Health Specialist to Discuss Reducing Toxic Exposure
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n November 13, the Institute for Holistic Health Studies will host a lecture by environmental health specialist Dr. Aly Cohen on the Western Connecticut State University campus in Danbury. A rheumatologist and integrative medicine practitioner practicing in Princeton, New Jersey, Cohen will discuss evidence-based data on everyday chemicals and EMF exposure and how they contribute to mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. She will also discuss dietary approaches to reduce toxicity, beneficial supplements, indoor air quality, sleep hygiene, Dr. Aly Cohen stress management and safe use of cellular technology. There are more than 90,000 commercial and industrial chemicals currently registered and available for use in the United States, most of which haven’t been tested on humans for safety or toxicity, Cohen says. Research suggests that many of them are harmful to human health. “I would like people to know the importance of understanding their environment and the products they buy and use every day,” she says. “Even low-dose exposures can actually cause reasonable harm to the human body and affect mental health. But also, there are so many easy, practical, cost-effective ways to improve mental health issues, and I hope to share a ton of good information at the lecture.” Cohen’s book on the subject, Nontoxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, is set for release in September 2020. Cost: $10-$20; free for WSCU employees and students. Location: Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St., Danbury, CT. For more info, email Autuori@wcsu.edu.
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Film Screening Highlights Local Immigrant-Rights Advocates
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n November 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., The Immigrant Friends Subcommittee of Woodlands Community Temple, in White Plains, will host a public screening and discussion of From Beacon to the Border, about 30 New York “grannies” and their supporters who traveled from Beacon to the United States-Mexico border to learn about and support individuals and families seeking asylum. The screening will be followed by a talk with the film’s director, Pleasantville resident Andrea Garbarini, who will describe her experience traveling with the women and observing conditions at the southern border. The event is an opportunity to learn about the work of their group, Grannies Respond, as well as Neighbors Link, a local nonprofit whose mission is to strengthen the community by facilitating the healthy integration of immigrants. Participants will also learn how they can take action to help immigrants in Westchester County. Admission is free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Location: Woodlands Community Temple, 50 Worthington Rd., White Plains, NY. To reserve a spot, visit wct.org/beaconborder. For more info, call 914.592.7070 or email immigrantfriends@wct.org.
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new spiritual center, Ashram for Unfoldment, opened in Briarcliff Manor last month. The ashram is a new facility of the International Foundation for Spiritual Unfoldment (IFSU), a nonprofit that specializes in offering individualized spiritual practices so people can advance in their own way and at their own speed. According to Merrill Harmin, presiAshram for Unfoldment dent of the board and senior teacher for IFSU, its founder was the Gururaj Ananda Yogi, a spiritual master who died about 40 years ago. The organization he started now has centers around the world. “His message was that we all shine with spiritual purity, yet almost all of us have our pure light clouded by busy mind activity,” Harmin says. “IFSU is dedicated to showing people how, in practical terms, they can up-level not only their own lives, but also the trajectory of our long-suffering world.” The Ashram for Unfoldment will offer programs in schools, prisons and other institutions; host weekly meditation and musical meetings; and offer teacher trainings in its special methodology. “The aim is lofty: to help change the world,” Harmin says. “The strategy is to demonstrate in practical, personal realities that change happens effortlessly when we experience ourselves not as much as isolated, limited persons, but as unlimited expressions of the whole of nature…. We now know how to foster that advance in self-knowledge. Evidence suggests that unless we make such advances, our dire world problems are more likely to worsen than to improve. There is, therefore, some urgency that we each do our part very soon, and show others how they can also do so.” For more information, including questions about participating in or registering for an upcoming weekend retreat, contact Raman Leonato, program director, at 929.400.4347 or raman@ ifsu.org. To learn more about programs at the Ashram, visit Individual-Meditation.com. November 2019
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Family CBD Business Promotes State-Grown Hemp Products
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Plant-Based Nutrition Specialists Present in Somers
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anet Levine, a registered dietitian and dentist, will give a presentation, The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on November 20 at Somers Library. She will explain how whole foods and common spices can be used to prevent and reverse disease, without side effects. Eating a whole food, plant-based diet has been scientifically proven to prevent and even reverse chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal diseases. It’s also the diet many athletes choose to achieve maximum performance. In her presentation, Levine will discuss how to prepare plant-based foods that are satisfying, nutrition packed and tasty. She will also explain what eating plant-based really means, why it’s good for us, and how plant-based nutrition can be a healthier and more effective alternative to medication for treatment of many common diseases. Long fascinated by the effects of good nutrition on health, Levine completely changed her definition of “healthy foods” after learning about plant-based nutrition seven years ago. Since then she’s become an advocate for the plant-based diet, teaching people about foods that can help them avoid chronic diseases and eliminate the need for many medications. Location: Somers Library, Route 139 and Reis Park, Somers, NY. For more info, call 914.232.5717 or visit SomersLibrary.org.
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ark and Jeanne Frieder, owners of CBDSourceNY, have occupied a niche in the hemp industry since 2015. They supply small businesses throughout the Hudson Valley with the products and resources to enter the CBD retail market. “We have no minimum-size order,” Mark says. “If I do my job right, the retailer will sell more and more on their own.” The Frieders are dedicated to educating the public about hemp and CBD, and to promoting and selling CBD products derived from New York State-grown hemp. They also supply small makers of CBD products with high quality, state-grown raw hemp materials. Mark and Jeanne Frieder “Our mission is to curate clean, pure CBD products for the consumer,” Jeanne says. “So we visit and work with farms and processors based in New York. We’ve found beautiful farms that use sustainable, organic and biodynamic growing techniques.” New York has been supportive of its hemp farmers, Mark says, and small farms that were struggling are getting back on their feet with this high-demand crop. He calls it a “win-win for New Yorkers,” as consumers have access to clean, high-quality hemp products and local, rural communities are enjoying the economic benefits. The Frieders represent several curated CBD product makers and manufacturers. “Before presenting these products to the public, we vet and evaluate each product to ensure quality and purity,” Mark says. “We encourage anyone interested in learning more about the CBD industry, or wishing to make or sell CBD products, to call us.”
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Davis Furniture Blends Eco-Friendly Ethos and Old-Fashioned Customer Service
Good Choice Kitchen Makes Good Food 100 Restaurants List
avis Furniture might have a long history in the Hudson Valley, but it’s definitely not stuck in the past. The Poughkeepsie store has been on the leading edge of the eco-friendly movement, and it attracts customers from around the region who want high-quality furniture and mattresses that are free of the toxins so many manufacturers use in those products. Its line of Velika mattresses, for example, are made from environmentally friendly, sustainable, recyclable materials, including natural Talalay latex, cotton, New Zealand wool and rayon plant fibers. The mattresses are two-sided and hand-tufted for longlasting comfort, with no carbon footprint, says owner John Davis. If there’s anything old fashioned about this family-owned business, it’s the customer service, which might be why Davis Furniture is consistently voted the best furniture store in the Hudson Valley. Its salespeople don’t work on commission, so customers can relax as they shop, Davis says. And shopping there is an event, as the store offers Americanmade furniture in every category, including affordable custommade furniture that can be sized and upholstered to order, with hundreds of fabric options. “We’ve been giving our customers more and charging them less for over 90 years,” Davis says. “We also provide free local delivery and removal service.” Location: Davis Furniture, 2264 South Rd., Poughkeepsie. For more info, call 845.204.9090 or visit DavisFurnitureOnline.com. See ad, page 34.
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ood Choice Kitchen Vegan Café and Culinary Center, in Ossining, recently made the annual Good Food 100 Restaurants List for its role in promoting good food and sustainable food systems. “We’re proud to be acknowledged for all our diligent, honest and passionate efforts towards every decision made to operate a sustainable and green restaurant,” says Laurie Gershgorn, chef and owner of Good Choice Kitchen. Good Food Media Network curates its list based on participating restaurants’ self-reported annual food purchasing data. Restaurants are rated with two to six links—symbolizing links in the food chain—based on the percent of total good food purchases. These purchases support state, regional and national good food producers and purveyors. “Our goal is to promote transparency and empower people to be aware of where their food is coming from while recognizing the chefs and restaurants who are consciously committed to building a better food system. Every menu choice and good food purchase that chefs and restaurants make affects each link in our food chain as well as state, regional and national economies,” says Sara Brito, co-founder and president of Good Food Media Network. Good Choice Kitchen offers a full vegan menu, sourcing locally from organic and biodynamic farms. Offerings include breakfast, lunch, dinner, a juice bar, snacks and desserts for dinein or take out, as well as catering, weekly meal plans, cooking classes and holistic wellness events. Location: Good Choice Kitchen: 147 Main St., Ossining, NY. For more info, visit GoodChoiceKitchen.com.
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A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea According to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat. Actually, it’s the result of a diminishing signal from the brain to the diaphragm (causing one to breathe) that can occur during the transition from initial semi-wakefulness into the next stage of lighter sleep prior to REM sleep. In some people, the unintended reduction in the signal is significant enough that breathing goes beyond being shallow and completely stops. After a short period of time, the brain, realizing the need to breathe, forces a rapid inhalation to restart respiration that literally drags the sagging localized soft tissues into the airway, as reported in Sleep Apnea: A New Approach to an Emergent Problem by Master Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. For some, there’s no indication of potential problems when they are awake as the tissues remain in their normal state and the throat doesn’t close off during the day or when relaxing or resting, but then they can experience an obstruction problem when trying to go to sleep. Instead of resorting to surgery to remove neck tissue or using a machine to force air into lungs, try a natural, herbal solution that has been used for thousands of years. Lobelia acts as a respiratory stimulant and maintains deep, steady breathing through the stage 2 sleep period. Thyme improves the ability of the lungs to exchanges CO2 for oxygen. While Chamomile and Cramp Bark helps the upper trapezius muscles to relax supporting better nerve transmission. For more information, call 888.465.4404 or visit MyNaturesRite.com See ad, page 13.
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Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decomposition in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select vegetable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University. Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clothianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos pesticide levels by 60 percent.
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells. This is one of the most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Hibiscus is particularly effective when combined with chemotherapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses. The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.
Caffeine has been the subject of controversy among the one in six adults worldwide that suffer from periodic migraines: Some say it triggers symptoms, while others report it wards them off. A new study from Harvard and two other teaching hospitals of 98 migraine sufferers used six weeks of daily journals to investigate the link and found that drinking up to two servings of caffeinated beverages a day had little effect, but three or more raised the odds of a headache that day or the next. Among people that rarely drank such beverages, even one or two servings increased the odds of having a headache that day. A serving was defined as eight ounces or one cup of caffeinated coffee, six ounces of tea, a 12-ounce can of soda or a twoounce can of an energy drink.
Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia Older people with dementia, often viewed as being passive and immobile, responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions, say researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. The 22 participants between the ages of early 60s and mid-90s had dementia ranging from mild to advanced. They took 10 weekly classes in which the music was “reminiscent” and the movement routines were intuitively easy. “Positive responses such as memory recalling, spontaneous dancing and joking with each other were observed in every session,” reports lead author Ting Choo.
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Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep Chronic pain, affecting 10 to 25 percent of adults, disturbs sleep for two-thirds of them, increasing the risk of depression and aggravating pain symptoms. Chinese researchers analyzed nine studies of 944 chronic-pain patients and found that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping patients sleep. It also improved their quality of sleep as self-measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and lowered their scores of perceived pain.
Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A Using the three-decade longitudinal health records of about 123,000 men and women from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, researchers from Brown University found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer, which occurs in 7 to 11 percent of the population. “We found that higher intake of total vitamin A, retinol and several individual carotenoids, including beta cryptoxanthin, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin, was associated with lower risk of SCC,” wrote the authors.
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Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver Sugar-sweetened drinks, already linked to weight gain, diabetes and heart disease, carry another risk: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In a meta-review published in the European Journal of Nutrition, Iranian researchers analyzed six high-quality studies that included 6,326 men and women and 1,361 cases of NAFLD. They found those that drank the most sugary drinks had a 40 percent higher risk of developing the disease compared to those that consumed the least. Sugary drinks include soda, cola, tonic, fruit punch, lemonade, sweetened, powdered drinks, and sports and energy drinks. November 2019
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License to Plant
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The nonprofit MomsAcrossAmerica.org (MAA) has launched its Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers while encouraging best practices by suppliers. It will be awarded to those brands that have achieved superior levels of organic practices and eco-friendly procedures, and is intended to make it simple for people to choose the healthiest products and use their wallets to take a stand against unhealthy alternatives and unethical business practices. The standard also provides a path for companies that know better and do better to prosper by shifting the buying power of millions of dedicated mothers behind their products.
Jaws of Life
California Bans Fur Trapping
California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier. The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are considering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats. 18
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Fracking Linked to Global Warming
As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to stop regulating it. New Cornell University research published in Biogeosciences, a journal of the European Geosciences Union, suggests that the methane released by high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has different characteristics than the methane from conventional natural gas and other fossil fuels such as coal. About two-thirds of all new gas production over the last decade has been shale gas produced in the U.S. and Canada, says the paper’s author, Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and environmental biology: “If we can stop pouring methane into the atmosphere, it will dissipate. It goes away pretty quickly compared to carbon dioxide. It’s the low-hanging fruit to slow global warming.”
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In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence of having done so. To mark World Environment Day in June, Chander Gaind, the deputy commissioner of the district of Ferozepur in Punjab State, had an idea. “I thought about how much Punjabi people love guns,” he says. “We receive hundreds of applications for gun licenses from this district every year. Maybe I could get them to love caring for the environment, too.” India has more than 3.3 million active gun licenses. Tajinder Singh, 47, a farmer in the district, says he wants to protect himself from wild animals and bands of armed robbers.
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Gun Control in India Goes Green
Golden Rules
Species Setback
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The U.S. Department of the Interior is effecting significant changes that weaken how the Endangered Species Act is implemented, a move critics fear will allow for more oil and gas drilling on land that is currently habitat-protected, and will limit how much regulators consider the impacts of the climate crisis. The changes affect how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration consider whether species qualify for protections, as well as how the agencies determine what habitats deserve special protections. It could make it more difficult to factor in the impact of climate change on species.
Myriad companies are pledging to make their products and packaging more sustainable, including the multinational food and drink giant Nestlé, which announced in January that it is committed to using 100 percent recyclable packaging for its candy by 2025. Miniature KitKat chocolate bars from its Japan confectionery branch will be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it, post-snack, into the iconic origami crane, a traditional Japanese messenger of thoughts and wishes. Nestlé hopes that this will guarantee the paper remains in use longer rather than be disposed of immediately.
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EPA Weakens Protective Regulations
Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami
Polar Alert
Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster
Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. The ice melted as a result of exceptionally warm water temperatures extending far out into the ocean. The last five years have produced the warmest sea-surface temperatures on record in the region, contributing to record low sea ice levels.
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Health Care Sector Impacts Climate
A new study by the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), in collaboration with Arup, a British multinational professional services firm, claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. It provides, for the first time, an estimate of health care’s global climate footprint. Josh Karliner, HCWH international director of program and strategy and report co-author, says, “The health sector needs to transition to clean, renewable energy and deploy other primary prevention strategies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.” November 2019
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Hot Habits
Phoenix, which had 128 days at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit last year, is one of the hottest and fastestwarming cities in the U.S., and most American cities are expected to drastically heat up in the next decades with heat waves and triple-digit days. In the Valley of the Sun, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours. Neighborhoods are active at dawn and dusk when residents hike, jog and paddleboard. Last year, heat caused or contributed to the deaths of 182 people in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix. Ariane Middel, a professor of urban climate at Arizona State University, says, “We are almost a living laboratory. We can test strategies and see different ways to keep adapting and mitigating. By the time it gets hot in other places, they can take what we have learned here.”
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Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode
Abandoned Crops
Farmer Cannon Michael left more than 100 acres of ripe cantaloupes unharvested last year because he couldn’t sell them for enough to cover the cost of labor, packing and shipping. According to a new study from Santa Clara University, in California, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Most research on food loss and food waste has focused on post-harvest, retail and consumer levels. The new study offers a far more accurate look at on-farm food loss by relying on in-field measurements. ReFED, a coalition of nonprofits, businesses and government agencies that fight food loss and food waste, estimates that 21 percent of water, 18 percent of cropland and 19 percent of fertilizer in the U.S. are dedicated to food that is never eaten. 20
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Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes
From mountain peaks to base lodges, many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Skiers will discover that sustainability is the watchword at a growing number of facilities, with a focus on reducing energy usage and cutting back on waste. In Vermont, Killington Resort uses four offsite solar farms, as well as the AllEarth Solar tracking system that rotates panels using GPS technology to produce enough energy to run all the lifts for the resort and nearby Pico Mountain for the entire season (Killington.com). To prepare for this winter, Bromley Mountain upgraded its snowmaking system with stateof-the-art, variable-frequency drive motors to conserve energy. Stratton Mountain Resort will now offer drinking straws by request only and feature a bamboo option; retail shops have switched to bags made of 100 percent recycled paper.
Aspen Snowmass, in Colorado, has begun using a dirt-based pipe at its Buttermilk section to reduce snowmaking, saving more than $15,000 in electricity and 4 million gallons of water each year. Winter Park has installed a small wind turbine at the top of Parsenn Bowl to power its lift shack there. Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain and Purgatory are among the many resorts in the state that offer carpooling incentives for skiers (ColoradoSki.com). After pledging in January to expand on energyefficient operations, seven state ski trade associations—Ski Vermont, Colorado Ski Country USA, Ski Utah, Ski California, Ski Areas of New York, Ski New Mexico and the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association—along with 70-plus other organizations and companies of the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership gathered on Capitol Hill in May to “advocate for immediate and bipartisan climate action, specifically, putting a price on carbon” (SnowSports.org). Families can forego the expenses, travel time and Earth impacts of alpine skiing by turning to the crosscountry version. A few inches of snow and strapping on longer, thinner skis can transform a flat or gently hilly park, wooded trail or spacious backyard into a quiet, serene, eco-playground. “This low-impact exercise delivers amazing cardiovascular benefits, works all the major muscle groups, challenges your balance, keeps your joints healthy and is good for your mental health,” according to CrossCountrySkiColorado.com.
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The Pharm Stand
CBD shop in Armonk began with Jayni Chase’s search for natural relief from arthritis symptoms
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or Westchester resident Jayni Chase, wife of actor Chevy Chase, life with a progressive disease began in May 2015, with innocuous symptoms: trouble sitting down and getting up off the floor, and a slightly swollen left knee. After what she calls “some confusing doctor’s appointments,” Jayni was diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, one of the two main types of RA. “My blood doesn’t have certain antibodies that can serve as helpful markers for seropositive RA patients,” she says. “Normally, doctors can use blood tests to detect the patient’s RA levels and determine whether certain drugs are lowering the antibodies. But because I have seronegative RA, the only way to judge where I am is through my symptoms—and I can tell you, this makes an already complicated disease even more complicated.” RA affects the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, pain and loss of mobility. The symptoms get worse over time, and the pain can be severe. In Jayni’s case, it often woke her up once or twice a night, although she’d always been a good sleeper. By early 2017, she had to have surgery on both her hands, which had essentially frozen stiff, making daily activities like brushing her teeth, dressing and cooking extremely difficult. The Chases’ youngest daughter, Emily, came home to help her mom recover from surgery. Emily had been living in Aspen, Colorado, where cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were legal. She’d heard first-hand from friends in the industry how CBD was helping people with symptoms like Jayni’s—pain, inflam-
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Jayni and Chevy Chase mation, sleeplessness, and anxiety that was both causing flare-ups and keeping her awake at night. “Emily ordered CBD capsules for me, and I was actually shocked by how much they helped me,” Jayni recalls. “I did some research and discovered that I could take more, and the more I took, the more manageable my symptoms were.”
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It says a lot about Jayni’s experience with CBD that she was willing to invest in it both for her health and for her career. In October 2018, she met Jay Provost, the CEO of HATH, which produces a line of high-quality CBD products. Provost introduced her to Chris Singleton, an experienced businessman and competitive athlete who, like Jayni, had been pleas-
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antly surprised by how much CBD had helped him. The three of them decided to open The Pharm Stand, in Armonk, selling hemp-derived CBD products, such as tinctures, gel caps, muscle rubs, creams, teas, chocolates and honey, as well as products for dogs, cats and horses. The shop has been so successful that they’re planning to open a second one in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Jayni credits the quality of their products as well as the combined expertise of her partners. “Jay is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the hemp/CBD industry. He knows how to plan and build businesses,” she says. “Chris is skilled at retail design, employee training, product testing and ordering, getting a retail business up and running smoothly—you name it, Chris can do it. I feel so very lucky to have met these two wonderful men. They’re both smart, hardworking, honest, caring and just allaround really good guys.” The three of them opened The Pharm Stand because they consider their products life changing, and they wanted to make them as accessible as possible to people who need them, Jayni says. “I know CBD has changed my life for the better in many ways, and the chance that I can, along with Chris and Jay, help others live with less pain and anxiety, sleep better and have an all-around better quality
For Jayni, finding a natural way to manage her RA symptoms was a relief after a complicated journey through the world of pharmacology. of life makes me feel great,” she says. “All of us benefit from helping one another. I’m a team player, and when I can help others feel better in any way, the way I see it, my life is enriched tenfold.”
A Natural Solution
For Jayni, finding a natural way to manage her RA symptoms was a relief after a complicated journey through the world of pharmacology. Of the four prescription drugs she initially tried, only one significantly helped her. “Two of the others, known as biologics, come with a host of horrifying side effects,” she says. “RA is an autoimmune disease, so doctors prescribe these drugs to suppress the immune system. I experienced nausea, weakness and headaches. Congestive heart failure, blood clots, lung disease, gastrointestinal perforation and contracting infectious diseases—because these drugs suppress the immune system—are side effects I’m not willing to risk at this time, especially since the two biologics I tried didn’t help me at all.” Instead, she’s found that staying active, exercising regularly, eating well and taking CBD is keeping her RA at bay—and she thinks she might be getting better. “I’ve found several CBD products that are helping me,” she says. “I love the HATH 24-hour time release transdermal patches. I have three favorite tinctures, two favorite rubs, three favorite gel caps, two favorite teas, and I even found some face creams I love. These are all products we carry at The Pharm Stand.” Locations: The Pharm Stand, 15 Maple Ave., Armonk, NY, and (coming soon) 470 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT. For more info, call 914.219.4360, email info@thepharmstandco. com or visit ThePharmStandCo.com. See ad, page 19. November 2019
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Vegan Thanksgiving Menu at Skinny Buddha
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my Berman and Julie Wiesen, the mother-and-daughter owners of BeWies Holistic Market, have begun offering a new salad that’s so popular that it sells out every day. They’ve named it Julie’s Green Dream. “The salad has many iterations,” Berman says. “It’s available with parmesan, with salmon, with chicken (with or without parmesan), or vegan. We serve it with a lemon vinaigrette or a balsamic vinaigrette, and we offer it in individual or family size.” While they’re working hard to meet the unexpected demand, they have a full menu of other organic, fresh-made options to choose from, she says. “BeWies has become a go-to spot in Westchester for people who want a healthy meal or snack made to order,” she notes. “In addition to juices, smoothies, salads, wraps and acai bowls, we also sell a variety of baked treats that are gluten free, nut free and vegan.” Location: BeWies Holistic Market, 430 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY, in the Moderne Barn Plaza. For more info, call 914.273.9437 or visit BeWies.com. See ad, page 17.
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n Thanksgiving, family and friends gather around the dinner table for yummy food and good conversation. Satisfying diverse palates and dietary choices can be challenging, however. For those who are planning a vegan Thanksgiving or simply have someone on the guest list with a dietary restriction, Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen, in Mount Kisco, is a great resource. All their menu items are gluten free, plant based, organic, kosher and made in house, by hand. Natural Awakenings recently caught up with ElOven roasted vegetables at yce Jacobson, co-owner of Skinny Buddha, to Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen see what’s cooking in November. What’s on the menu at Skinny Buddha this month? We have hot chili available every day, and we rotate our soup of the day and our deli case options. We’ll be incorporating more root vegetables and squashes to keep in line with the season. What are the returning favorites, and what’s new this year? One of our most popular fall soups is our butternut bisque. We’ll be bringing that back for sure. Our sweet potato salad and our carrot ginger soup are oldies but goodies; they’ll stick around as well. New this year are our nachos, burgers and Penne Bolognese. We’ll also have our wild mushroom penne available later in the month. Can people buy a complete vegan Thanksgiving dinner at Skinny Buddha? Yes—we offer a rather large Thanksgiving menu. You can choose from à la carte items or order a full dinner, soup through dessert. If you just have one or two guests that are vegan, dairy free or gluten free, it’s a nice option to be able to give them a full Thanksgiving dinner. When is pick-up for Thanksgiving? Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 20. The pick-up window is Wednesday, November 27, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. What is your most popular item? Hands down our kale salad. Second and third place are a tie: our matcha green tea smoothie and our hummus wrapped in collard greens. Any other seasonal items? We have lots of soups, as I mentioned, and our ginger latte is a very popular fall favorite. We brew it with fresh organic ginger, turmeric and cinnamon. Soon we’ll be adding a full list of espresso drinks to our menu. What’s next for Skinny Buddha? New and exciting things will be happening in Mount Kisco. Stay tuned! Location: Skinny Buddha Organic Kitchen, 159 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco, NY. Phone: 914.358.1666. Store hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, visit MySkinnyBuddha.com. See ad, page 27.
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Foodie Guide CAFES BREAD ALONE BAKERY
45 Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 845.876.3108 BreadAlone.com/Rhinebeck-cafe
GOOD CHOICE KITCHEN Seasonal.Organic.Vegan 147 Main St. Ossining, NY 914.930.1591 goodchoicekitchen.com
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TRAILSIDE CAFÉ
Juices.Smoothies.Detox. Healthy Food Gluten Free & Vegan options 1807 Commerce St. Yorktown 914.302.7331; trailside-cafe.com
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1000 N. Division St. #9 @ The Hat Factory, Peekskill 914.402.5566 BigBangCoffeeRoasters.com
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From our Farms to Your Kitchen 914.923.4837 DowntoEarthMarkets.com
GOSSETT’S FARM MARKET
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1311 Kitchawan Rd, Ossining, NY Sat & Sun 9am-4pm FableFoods.com
HARVEST MOON FARM & ORCHARD
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HILLTOP HANOVER FARM & ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 1271 Hanover St, Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.2368 HilltopHanoverFarm.org
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FARM STORE BONI-BEL FARM & COUNTRY STORE
301 Doansburg Road, Brewster Vist website for seasonal hours Greenchimneys.org/countrystore
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JUICE DRINK LIVING JUICE
7(1/2) servings of organic vegetables in one serving of green juice to go. 914.763.6320; DrinkLivingJuice.com
ICE CREAM THE BLUE PIG
Artisan Ice Cream. Lunch 121 Maple Street Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 thebluepig.squarespace.com
MARKETS BEWIES HOLISTIC MARKET Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar 430 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 914.273.9437; Bewies.com
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Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 914.834.1525 KontoulisFamily.com
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ZENFUL EATING Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude
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n Zen monasteries, the head cook (known as the tenzo) is one of the most important positions a monk can hold; Eihei Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, one of the longest-established sects of Buddhism, said this is “because the position requires wholehearted practice.” In the 13th-century volume Instructions for the Zen Cook, Dogen wrote, “In preparing food, it is essential to be sincere and to respect each ingredient, regardless of how coarse or fine.” Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiritual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance. “Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of The Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes. “Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying
attention while you chop. These things are the foundation of a great meal,” says Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained Zen priest in San Francisco. Greenwood trained in Buddhist monasteries in Japan for more than five years, experiences she draws from in her recent memoir and cookbook Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples. While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most monasteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compassion towards animals, as well as the Earth. Climate change caused by meat consumption causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada. The “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—striking the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Greenwood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpower-
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ing. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.
Mind Over Mouth
Mindful eating can open up a beautiful new relationship to food, says Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon. “This country is in an epidemic of out-of-balance eating. People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.” Mindful eating is not about restrictions, but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”
Tuning In at Mealtime Rushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the supermarket when you’re hungry, and head to the perimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges? Would broccoli be good for us?’ Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says. At the Great Vow Zen Monastery, the first morning meal is conducted in silence, along “with a prayer to bring gratitude for the food and to all living beings whose life flows to us in our food,”
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says Bays, adding that research shows ceremonies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating. “Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your awareness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays. Such a focus leads to a sense of appreciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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ere are a few simple tips from Buddhist priests and cooks on making mealtime more mindful. Have a mid-meal gut check, suggests Jan Chozen Bays. “When your stomach feels three-quarters full, have a conversation with a friend or have something to drink before continuing to eat. Often you will find after 20 minutes you are actually full,” says the author and priest. Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center, suggests setting a phone timer in the kitchen to mark it as a practice time to tune into the senses. “Try to slow down and notice what’s happening as you cook. Try to stay with the sensory experience and not judge everything, like whether the carrot is cut right. It can be a very relaxing and peaceful way to work in the kitchen.” Make the first few sips or bites of a meal mindful, spending the first few moments in silence if possible, says Bays. “Working quietly with that pile of carrots or onions, you have space to focus on just one task,” adds Merk. Incorporating all of the five tastes of Buddhism—salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami (savory)—is another way to bring meals in balance, according to author and priest Gesshin Claire Greenwood. “Having all of these flavors represented makes a meal feel balanced and satisfying.”
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Pumpkin seeds Microgreens Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the sweet potato and figs in a baking dish.
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Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and bake for 30 minutes. Place the ginger, garlic and salt in a mortar (preferred) or blender, then mash the ingredients together. Transfer to a bowl and add the tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup and oil. Stir to combine.
Buddha Bowl Cookbook author Jean-Phillippe Cyr says, “I love bowl recipes: they’re generous and colorful, and they let us get creative. Layer grains or cereals, vegetables, legumes and dressing, and voilà! That’s all there is to it.” Pumpkin seeds are an incredible source of protein, and tahini contains more protein than milk. Healthy cooks will be sure to keep this tahini dressing recipe close, because they can use it in everything. Yields one bowl 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 dried figs, sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1½ cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked For the dressing: 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp olive oil 28
Place the sweet potatoes and figs in a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and edamame. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish. Serve immediately. Tip: For those that can’t digest raw garlic, don’t use it, or cook it before adding it to the dressing.
Hearty Moroccan Soup “This is hands-down my favorite soup,” says Cyr. “It reminds me of a Moroccan tajine, a savory stew made with vegetables and spices. The name tajine comes from the particular type of roasting dish in which Moroccan stews are cooked. There’s no need to buy any special equipment to make this recipe, but you will want to hunt down harissa, a North African chili paste you can find in most grocery stores nowadays. Be careful, though—it’s hot!” Yields 8 to 10 servings 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp celery seeds 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp turmeric 1 clove garlic, minced 8 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (19 oz) can green lentils, rinsed and drained 2 yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 1 Tbsp harissa paste 3 bay leaves Salt and black pepper, to taste In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onions and sweat for 4 minutes. Add the mustard seeds, celery seeds, cumin, coriander, oregano, turmeric and garlic. Continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot. Excerpted with permission from The Buddhist Chef, by Jean-Phillippe Cyr.
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URBAN CHICKENS Coming Home to Roost
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ocavores with a hankering for fresh, organic eggs produced close to home have sparked a resurgence in backyard chicken keeping; even people that don’t like omelets are getting in on the trend. It turns out that the little descendants of dinosaurs make fascinating, low-maintenance pets. “You can’t watch a chicken running across the yard and not have your mood lifted,” says Shana Cobin, who has owned chickens for four years. A veterinary staff member, she takes in rescues on her small farm in Foster, Rhode Island. Her current flock of eight chickens has room to forage with a turkey, some goats and sheep. At night, her birds sleep in a predator-proof chicken coop. As a vegan, Cobin gifts the eggs to others. “It’s gratifying to give eggs to friends and family who might otherwise buy eggs from factory farms,” says Cobin. “It’s as if I’m helping those hens, too.” Those country chickens could be city chickens—if the municipality allows. An increasing number do, with a few rules. Roosters aren’t usually allowed (think crowing at 4 a.m.); the number of hens is limited; and they can’t roam the neighborhood. Local ordinances vary widely
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and change frequently, so be sure to get the facts for each area.
Bird Benefits
Chickens are relatively simple and inexpensive to maintain. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, are easy to bond with and their entertainment value can’t be underrated. “You will enjoy watching them for hours,” says Andy G. Schneider, of Georgia, the national spokesperson for the Avian Health Program run by the Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who has authored three books on chickens. He says that keeping chickens is also a good way for children to learn responsibility and where their food comes from. He says, “They are living animals that depend on their owners and can live for 10 years or longer.” Backyard flocks readily compost food waste and hunt insects to eat. Their nitrogen-rich droppings and old bedding from the coop can fertilize gardens, or the chickens can be let loose in garden areas to fertilize and weed at the same time. However, they will eat desirable plants,
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so consider fencing off a fallow section of garden where they can prepare the ground for the next crop. Composting, fertilizing, weeding and pest control are benefits that even matronly hens that have slowed egg production still provide. The miracle of producing an egg is a journey of its own. Rarely does a child— or grownup—squeal with as much glee as when the pet hen lays her first egg. Add the excitement of double-yolkers and tiny, yolkless “fairy eggs”, and collecting the hens’ bounty is a daily adventure.
Drawbacks
Like all pets, chickens need regular maintenance. They can get parasites such as mites or worms, or become sick. But the hardest thing about maintaining chickens is keeping them safe, according to Lisa Steele, a rural Maine farmer and author of 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks From Fresh Eggs Daily: Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for You and Your Hens. “No matter where you live, there is something that wants to kill or eat your chickens. A secure coop and run or pen are important,” Steele says. The family dog, fox, coyotes, raccoons, owls and hawks are just some of the many potential predators. If a rooster is in the flock, he instinctively protects hens from perceived danger—great for predators, but not necessarily a desirable pet. They crow louder, earlier and more often than most would expect. Unless eggs to hatch are wanted, no rooster is needed.
Chicken Facts n Newly hatched chickens are “chicks”. The young males are cockerels, the young
females are pullets. After one year, they are roosters and hens.
n Chickens see in color and can see UV rays, according to FreshEggsDaily.com. They have
one eye sighted in for distance and one for close-up vision so that they can look for seeds and bugs on the ground while simultaneously searching the sky for aerial predators.
n The life expectancy of a hen varies from three to 12 years, depending on size, breed
and safety from predators.
n Roosters instinctively protect hens from predators or any perceived danger (includ-
ing people) by sounding an alarm, and then facing the danger as hens run and hide. n Roosters have been known to ward off predators or die trying. n A rooster is not needed for hens to lay eggs.
n Hens begin laying eggs as early as 16 to 20 weeks and have variable production, de-
pending on breed and amount of daylight. Egg production can continue through life, but slows after about 3 years old (Tinyurl.com/ChickensStopLaying). n Egg shell color can be white, pink, blue, green, brown or speckled, but it’s determined
by genetics and will remain basically the same throughout a hen’s life (Tinyurl.com/ EggShellColorDetermination).
n Fresh eggs have a coating that prevents bacteria from entering the pores of the shell.
If eggs are washed, they must be refrigerated (Tinyurl.com/WashedOrUnwashedEggs).
Starting a Flock
After selecting breeds, a new flock can be started with adult hens or chicks from a hatchery or breeder. Steele points out that it’s important to get chicks from a reputable breeder and start them off with good-quality feed, room to exercise, fresh air and clean water. Coops can be built from plans or purchased. There is a trendy industry for palatial coops replete with window boxes,
but the necessities include enough space for each chicken, roosting bars to sleep on, nesting boxes to lay eggs, good ventilation and predator-proofing. “The curtains, wallpaper and twinkle lights are fun, but not necessary,” says Steele. Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin with her husband, dogs and chickens. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.
CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest by Marlaina Donato
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ossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association. The causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop. Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic. The effects are profound. Compromised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immunity and chronic inflammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with depression also experience sleep deprivation, and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream. However, a number of natural and holistic approaches can provide lasting
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results without undesirable side effects. Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.
Body and Mind, a Tangled Web
Psychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest. “Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed. So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at TheSleepExpert.com. “Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components, but is also affected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.” The intricate connection between emotion and sleep-robbing stress hormones explains why insomniacs are often caught in an undertow of racing thoughts and preoc-
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cupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.” Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds. Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day. Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our ability to sleep restfully or restoratively.”
Resetting Inherent Rhythms
Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is affected by light and internal changes in temperature. Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, explains that it’s helpful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours. “When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling
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asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.” Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel. Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain
times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says. Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.” Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania,
Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring. ~Elina Winnel
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For healthy circadian rhythm and melatonin cycles, try:
4 Shutting off all screen devices, including the TV, two hours before going to bed 4 Going to bed when you get that 9 p.m. slump and just taping a favorite show 4 Walking barefoot and feeling the earth 4 Spending quality time outside in sunlight, preferably in a natural setting 4 Taking nourishing baths with natural soaps, lavender essential oil or herbs 4 Designating certain time slots to not answer the phone or answer emails 4 Exercising regularly and not within three hours of bedtime 4 Taking a break from work every 90 minutes for two minutes of slow, deep breathing 4 Breaking the caffeine habit by replacing coffee and tea with healthier alternatives
For emotional components of insomnia, try:
4 Going on a “worry fast” for five or 10 minutes, and then practice doing it for an hour or a full day 4 Reserving time with loved ones for in-person conversations and get-togethers 4 Checking in with yourself and acknowledging all emotions and fears without judgment 4 Setting aside ambitions for a day to recharge 4 Sleeping in without guilt—shopping and running errands can wait 4 Choosing not to compare your life with others
adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”
Two Sides of Every Brain
Smartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel. “This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta—associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep. Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.” To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.
Promising Plant Allies
Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep. Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or injuries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.” Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist physical, chemical or biological stresses. Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping November November 2019
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Learning New Tricks
Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy
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People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain. ~Jenn J. Allen for insomnia (CBT-I). The American College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without
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supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD. CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman. CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction. A good night’s rest is indeed possible. Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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adults to combat stress,” Allen says, reminding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications. Going for that extra cup of coffee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience dreaming states,” cautions Davies. CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.
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ENOUGH FOR ALL In Pursuit of Grateful Living
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by Brother David Steindl-Rast
rateful living is the awareness that we stand on holy ground— always—in touch with mystery. Jewish sages interpret the words of Genesis 3:5 in a way that is of great relevance to grateful living. “Take off your shoes; the ground on which you stand is holy ground.” The soles of your shoes are leather—dead animal skin. Take off the deadness of being-used-to-it and your live souls will feel that you are standing on holy ground, wherever you are. It is pretty evident that greed, oppression and violence have led us to a point of self-destruction. Our survival depends on a radical change; if the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about this necessary change. Grateful living brings in place of greed, sharing; in place of oppression, respect; and in place of violence, peace. Who does not long for a world of sharing, mutual respect and peace? Exploitation springs from greed and a sense of scarcity. Grateful living makes us aware that there is enough for all. Thus, it leads to a sense of sufficiency and a joyful willingness to share with others. Oppression is necessary if we want to exploit others. The more power you have, the more efficiently you can exploit those
below you and protect yourself against those above you. But grateful people live with a sense of sufficiency—they need not exploit others—thus, oppression is replaced by mutual support and by equal respect for all. Violence springs from the root of fear—fear that there may not be enough for all, fear of others as potential competitors, fear of foreigners and strangers. But the grateful person is fearless. Thereby, she cuts off the very root of violence. Out of a sense-of-enough, she is willing to share, and thereby tends to eliminate the unjust distribution of wealth that creates the climate for violence. Fearlessly, she welcomes the new and strange, is enriched by differences and celebrates variety. Grateful eyes look at whatever is as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again. This is a most realistic attitude, for every moment is indeed unique. Adapted from an interview, with Brother David Steindl-Rast that originally appeared in Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/ ABetterWorldThroughGratitude. November 2019
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Poses such as plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health. ~Stacy Thewis
The Happy Thyroid Seven Ways to Keep It Humming by Ronica O’Hara
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uch of our day-to-day wellbeing—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterflyshaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suffers from a malfunctioning thyroid, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences. It’s a delicate balancing act. A thyroid that produces too few hormones makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods. Hypothyroidism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women deficient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women to produce a child with autism. If the thyroid produces too many hormones, we suffer from hyperthyroid36
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Detox cosmetics. Phthalates are endocrinedisrupting chemicals found in cosmetics, nail polish and shampoos; they are also in plastic toys, and 3-year-old girls exposed to phthalates have shown depressed thyroid function. ism with a racing heart, irritability, light periods, unexplained weight loss and insomnia; it can lead to hardening of the arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research. The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts. Their recommendations:
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or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms. Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine. However, too much of a good thing can tip the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with super-charged iodine foods like cranberries: A four-ounce serving contains twice the daily requirement. In addition, our thyroids need selenium (one or two Brazil nuts a day will do it) and zinc (nuts, legumes and chocolate) to function optimally.
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percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active hormone (T3) takes place in our gut, which makes “good” bacteria critically important. Andrea Beaman, a New York City health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.
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ride and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as fluoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.
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shampoos; they are also in plastic toys, and 3-year-old girls exposed to phthalates have shown depressed thyroid function, Columbia University scientists report. Research cosmetics and find toxin-free alternatives at the Environmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. (ewg.org/skindeep).
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Wake up easy. About 85 per-
cent of thyroid diseases involve an underactive thyroid, says Beaman, adding that it is often the body’s pushback against frenzied, stressful lifestyles: “The thyroid is literally slowing down—our body is saying, ‘Slow, slow, go slow.’” For a low-key start to the day, she suggests not using an alarm clock if possible, and then doing some long, slow stretching and deep breathing. “It takes just five minutes, and you’re starting the day not in fightor-flight mode, but in a fully relaxed and fully oxygenated body.”
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Talk it out. In Eastern philoso-
phy, the thyroid in the throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “it helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewhere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.
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Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as
plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroidism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
Help for a Troubled Thyroid
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o verify a possible thyroid condition, consult a doctor, endocrinologist, functional medicine doctor or naturopathic doctor. Ask for a range of tests, not only the standard thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test, but also free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies for autoimmune reactions, and thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) tests for a full picture. The standard pharmaceutical approach for hypothyroidism, the most common condition, is the synthetic hormone levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid) that boosts T4 production; but it can cause depression and weight gain, researchers at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center report in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Ask also about Armour Thyroid, derived from animal thyroids, that contains both T3 and T4, and is often preferred by functional medicine doctors. Other testing can uncover a reaction to gluten, which is often linked to thyroid dysfunction. “For many with thyroid issues, gluten can provoke an autoimmune response via celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and health coach Amanda Wikan, of Petaluma, California. If a celiac test is negative, she suggests trying a six-week, gluten-free diet and watching afterward for any signs of non-celiac sensitivity such as headaches, bloating, gas or brain fog. November 2019
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On Treating Hypothyroidism Three decades of clinical experience have taught me that one size does not fit all. by Susanne Saltzman, M.D.
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ommon symptoms of Hashimoto’s and/or hypothyroidism include hair loss, weight gain, brain fog, excessive chilliness and fatigue. However, I’ve even seen joint and muscle pains, headaches, chronic sinus congestion and a myriad of other symptoms completely resolve after proper thyroid treatment. If there is one thing I’ve learned after 30 years of practice, it’s this: One size does not fit all.
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Every person is unique in the way he or she manifests disease symptoms. From a homeopathic perspective, I treat the person, not just the disease. A patient’s mental and emotional symptoms are just as important as his or her physical symptoms when it comes to selecting the correct constitutional homeopathic medicine. Often with homeopathic treatment, we can begin lowering the dose of thyroid medications.
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From a functional medicine perspective, I treat the gut; correcting imbalances there will often begin resolving the autoimmune process. Sometimes I’ll order a comprehensive stool analysis to check for dysbiosis (microbiome imbalances), inflammation and other markers of gastrointestinal health. Often I’ll have patients follow an elimination diet for a few weeks; by removing certain foods, like gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs, we can determine which ones are causing problems such as bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, joint pain, brain fog or headaches. For some people, adrenal supports are helpful; a simple salivary test to rule out adrenal fatigue can confirm this. Finally, removing heavy metals (mercury and other toxins) through a detoxification program can be very helpful in some patients to completely resolve the autoimmune process. Selecting the best thyroid replacement is often key. Some patients feel fine with the standard levothyroxine, while others feel much better on a natural desiccated compound such as Nature-Throid or Armour Thyroid. Still others need a compounded thyroid combination, which allows me to tweak the ratio of T4 to T3. My goal is to help patients feel their best, and I can often accomplish this with a combination of homeopathic and functional medicine. Susanne Saltzman, M.D., owner of Hartsdale Homeopathy family practice, treats acute and chronic illness in children and adults. For more info, contact her at SusanneSaltzman@aol.com or visit HartsdaleHomeopathy.com. See ad, page 37.
‘Low Thyroid’ Must Be Approached Holistically
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ecause thyroid function is interconnected with overall physiological function, the concept of “low thyroid” as an isolated problem is a Dr. Michael Wald myth, says Dr. Michael Wald, a chiropractor, dietician and board-certified nutritionist with a practice in Katonah. “The thyroid gland is a metabolic gland responsible for energy production in the body, metabolic rate, brain and heart health, and much more,” Wald says. “In short, every single tissue of the body has receptors for thyroid hormone; thus every tissue needs thyroid hormone to operate optimally. The thyroid gets its direction, in part, from an area of the brain stem called the anterior pituitary, which communicates with the adrenal glands. So there cannot be a low thyroid without affecting at least the anterior pituitary gland and/or the adrenal glands. These three areas, in turn, communicate with others. Successful thyroid repair must involve the entire hormonal or endocrine system.” Any repair to the body requires optimal absorption of nutrition from the small intestine, Wald says. The liver and pancreas also help with the digestion of nutrients required for the endocrine system and the activation of nutrients in foods, making them ready to do work compared to non-activated nutrients that require optimal small intestine, pancreas and liver function. “My approach to thyroid recovery and repair is to check absorption in the gut and to balance hormones as naturally as possible, avoiding synthetic or non-human (cow) hormones so that the thyroid gland doesn’t continue to shrink, with no chance for the patient to recover or get off medications,” he says. “The pH of the blood—not the urine or saliva—must be checked, as well as that of all the organs bathed in blood. If the acid-base balance is not ideal, enzymes that run all reparative reactions are blunted.” In short, addressing thyroid issues through diet and nutritional supplementation without addressing the corollary areas of the body cannot completely restore the thyroid or improve overall health, Wald says. Location: 20 Sunderland Ln., Katonah, NY. For more info, call 914.552.1442, email info@blooddetective.com or visit IntMedNY.com. See ad, page 9.
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Organically Beautiful With natural and nontoxic products, there’s no need to sacrifice health for looks
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by Allison Gorman
eauty and wellness have been Maureen Toohey’s business for more than 35 years. She understands how looking good can improve one’s self-esteem, as well as one’s personal or professional life. But she is also concerned that many beauty and personal care products available online, in stores and in salons, including DYI hair dyes, are risking the health of people and the environment. Her concern comes from first-hand experience, as she once worked in a traditional salon setting. Now, as owner of Fresh Organic Salon, in Bedford Hills, she offers a nontoxic approach to beauty. She also advocates for more transparency in the beauty industry regarding the ingredients and sourcing of its products.
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“We’re constantly bombarded by toxins in our environment from numerous sources, and most of them we can’t control,” Toohey says. “But we often overlook the toxins that we apply to our own bodies in the name of beauty and cleanliness. Most of the commercial personal products women use daily are full of endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are toxic and wreak havoc on their hormones and health.” One hidden source of toxins are products that list “fragrance” as one of their ingredients, she says. “Even though the Food and Drug Administration requires major brands to name ingredients on the label, a federal loophole allows manufacturers to sneak
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chemicals in under that one blanket term,” she explains. “As a result, toxins make their way into our bodies without us knowing it. The FDA doesn’t require beauty brands to seek approval before they go on the market, so millions of consumers who buy these products are unwittingly exposing themselves to potential health problems.” In general, there is little federal regulation regarding the safety of the products we put on our bodies, and little regard for what we absorb into our body through our skin as a result, Toohey says. “Because the ingredients in a fragrance are considered a trade secret, chemicals like benzene, styrene, phthalates and petroleum often find their way into beauty products,” she says. “These are known hormone disruptors. They can cause thyroid problems and various health issues that result in hair loss, weight gain, skin allergies and breakouts. It has saddened me to find out, through my 35 years of research and development of beauty products, that the major companies have been lying to and misleading both professionals and consumers.”
Reducing Health Risks
To reduce the risk of developing thyroid and other health problems, Toohey suggests finding out the source of the ingredients of any beauty product before using it—and not judging the product by the catchy phrasing on its label. “While it’s great that natural beauty products are becoming popular, don’t be fooled by the marketing terms either,” she says. “Chemicals like pesticides and chemical fertilizers used to grow ingredients can find their way into our system as well. It’s impor-
tant to know where the ingredients are sourced and the ethos behind the company.” She recommends purchasing professional organic salon products, having thoughtful discussions on lifestyle and health, and remembering that what goes on the skin can end up in the bloodstream and organs. Among the known toxins “to avoid at all costs”— chemicals commonly used in salons and commercial beauty products—are ammonia, formaldehyde, parabens, synthetic fragrances and heavy metals. She also warns that major manufacturers of hair dyes and cosmetics use ingredients that have been linked to breast cancer and other hormone-related health issues in women. “So much work needs to be done to regulate these ingredients, which are harmful to our health,” she says. “These chemical groups can penetrate the body and disrupt the balance of the hormones, potentially stimulating the growth of cancer cells and thyroid issues.” Both consumers and professionals in the beauty industry should be loudly demanding safer, cleaner products and more transparency from manufacturers, Toohey says. “While working with doctors and collaborating with likeminded holistic professionals with concerns about safer treatments and ingredient transparency, we need to get to the root causes of undiagnosed illness, which are usually hormone related due to toxicity in the body,” she says. “Professionals’ knowledge needs to go beyond the surface, beyond the trends. Many of my peers are now suffering from undiagnosed illnesses.” She notes that hairdressing is known as one of the most toxic careers, and that the incidence of health issues like cancer, fertility problems and especially thyroid disease continue to increase in hair stylists and salon owners, who are typically exposed to a host of harmful chemicals over time. “That is no coincidence,” she says, adding, “I never thought being a hairstylist would be detrimental to my health.”
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For years, Toohey worked around toxic products in traditional salons, and she remembers how sick she’d feel at the end of a workday. Her problems resolved when she switched to using allnatural, all-organic products. She partnered with distributors in the European Union and the United Kingdom, where thousands of toxic chemicals are banned from use in beauty products. “I had so many ‘aha!’ moments—huge eye openers that made me realize how harmful many of these ingredients are,” she says. “For a while I thought I’d have to change my career.” But since discovering that there are many holistic hair color and salon products available that don’t use ammonia, formaldehyde and synthetic fragrances, Toohey feels she owes it to the community to share her findings. “Beauty does not need to be harmful to your health,” she says. “Consumers should demand the safest, purest ingredients available today. I do that every day as a professional.” Location: Fresh Organic Salon, 190 Rte. 117 Bypass, Bedford Hills, NY. For more info, call 914.242.1928, email maureen@freshorganicsalon.com or visit FreshOrganicSalon.com. See ad, page 43. November 2019
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The options are endless, so we got recommendations from friends who do “natural beauty” for a living.
Eminence Organic Skin Care Daniela Hortencio, Licensed Esthetician at Sarah’s House of Health, in Mahopac
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owadays, shopping for hair- and skincare products doesn’t just mean choosing between various shades, scents or formulations. It means choosing products that reflect your lifestyle, health needs and personal values—whether you prefer all-natural, organic and plant-based care; you avoid gluten and other allergens; or you’re dedicated to living vegan and cruelty free. The options are endless, so we got recommendations from friends who do “natural beauty” for a living.
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ur products are clean, vegan and cruelty free—and they work! Arbonne is the number-one global brand for healthy living inside and out. It has something for everyone, from babies to baby boomers, including skin care; nutrition (plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, low glycemic, no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners); makeup; and personal-care products. It also has a very strict ingredient policy, with more than 2,000 banned ingredients. (The European Union bans about 1,400 ingredients, while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration bans only about 12.) Where to buy it: JillKay.Arbonne.com. All purchases come with a 45-day money-back guarantee.
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’ve been a licensed esthetician for 13 years. I choose Eminence Organic Skin Care because it’s not only all natural but also extremely effective! Eminence products are handmade, extracted from plants, fruits and vegetables that are grown on a farm in Hungary. The farm uses biodynamic practices, so all the ingredients are void of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Where to buy it: Sarah’s House of Health, 900 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY. For more info, call Daniela Hortencio at 914.562.0618 or visit DanielaHortencio.com.
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y favorite is Herbs and Clay—for hair and scalp health and peace of mind. The rebuilding serum has a photo-keratin protein base that repairs the damaged keratin chains of the hair fiber, making for better color, shine and manageability. It also restores and strengthens weak or damaged hair, helps eliminate toxins and impurities, and stimulates hair growth. It’s made with 100 percent biodynamic organic herbs and essential oils—all pure ingredients that have not been refined or processed. Herbs and Clay products are 100 percent natural, organic, vegan and cruelty free. Where to buy it: Fresh Organic Salon, 190 Rte. 117 Bypass, Bedford Hills, NY. For more info, visit FreshOrganicSalon.com.
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y favorite beauty line is Oway, which makes all-natural, high-performing, non-toxic products. Oway hair colors produce beautiful results without ammonia, paraphenylenediamine, resorcinol, mineral oil, alcohol or perfume. They’re safe because they don’t contain any cancercausing chemicals. Oway products are gentle on the hair—they don’t dry it out and break the hair cuticle. Instead they condition the hair and give it a nice shine, and the color looks natural. Where to buy it: Organic Hair by Helen, 1220 North Ridge Rd., Shrub Oak, Yorktown Heights, NY. For more info, call 914.309.7746.
Where to buy it: Botanic Skincare, 15 Neperan Rd., Tarrytown, NY. Complimentary delivery to surrounding towns for established clients. For more info, call 646.509.8754 or visit Botanic-Skincare.com.
Young Living Essential Oils Lisa Pearl-Edwards, General Manager of Addison Street Spa and Sacred meditation studio in Larchmont
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oung Living Oils are organic, high quality and therapeutic grade, and they smell amazing! I use them personally, topically and internally, as well as in my healing work and while I’m meditating. Whether I’m diffusing them in the spa or treatment room or adding some oils to the foot cream I use in a reflexology session, the oils are used daily in my spa and meditation studio. Young Living has a full line of essential oils and products that promote health and wellness, and it sets its standards very high. We sell the oils in the spa, and if we don’t have an oil the customer is looking for, we can special order it or sign the customer up to become a distributor with the ability to order the oils directly from Young Living. Where to buy it: Addison Street Spa, 9 Addison St., Larchmont, NY. For more info, call 914.825.9535 or visit SacredLarchmont.com.
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love these products because they work. I’ve successfully treated many people with skin issues such as breakouts or dry rashes. These products gently rebalance the skin’s pH while providing beneficial nutrients to its protective barrier with active botanicals and proper hydration. Sensatia products are 100 percent pure, with no toxic chemicals (silicone, phthalate, paraben, palm oil, sulfate), fillers or nonchemical preservatives—just high-quality active botanicals handcrafted in Bali. Their enchanting aromas are all natural, and the products are safe for vegans, pregnant women, people recovering from illness, and our barrier reefs. Sensatia Botanicals has GMP (good manufacturing practice) certification and was named Best Echo Beauty Brand of 2019.
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Med Spa Business Opportunity with Hilda Demirjian
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ustom Candle Co and CBD Live Natural have launched an all-natural alternative to men’s personal care products. “After the great response to our all-natural CBD women’s care line, we decided to venture into the men’s care line,” says Marcie Manfredonia, owner of Custom Candle Co. “We offer a full line of beard oil, moisturizers and lotions that contain CBD and vitamins and minerals that offer many benefits for your skin.” Their beard oil, made with 200 mg of CBD combined with a blend of carrier and essential oils, softens, hydrates and conditions the beard while minimizing or eliminating dandruff, she says. It also reduces skin irritation, such as razor bumps, eczema, acne and ingrown hairs. Their allnatural hand and body lotion, made with shea butter and 200 mg of CBD, is designed to soften, soothe and moisturize the skin, reducing inflammation and protecting the skin’s natural oils. “The compound of vitamins and minerals in shea butter gives it healing properties that make the skin appear smoother and younger looking,” Manfredonia says. “Vitamin E helps prevent signs of aging, keeps the skin hydrated and calm and reduces sun damage. CBD reduces wrinkles, puffiness, redness, fine lines and inflammation while nourishing and soothing the skin.” Custom Candle Co is located at 25 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, NY. For more info, call 914.218.8357 or visit CustomCandleCo.com. See ad, back cover.
Ganisha Spa Services Offered with a Relaxing CBD
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o counter holiday stress, Ganisha Spa, in Peeskill, is adding CBD-infused treatments and products to its menu of personal care services, says owner Irina Ionina. “It’s important to find balance this time of year, especially since we’re also beginning a significant New Year, 2020,” she says. “The holiday season is joyful and always long anticipated, but it can be hectic, too, as everyone is thinking about how to make it perfect and find the best gifts for loved ones. So we’re fully prepared to serve our clients’ needs with simple and powerful packages to support beauty and relaxation.” The spa has added CBD-infused products to its anti-aging program, which has become a bestseller, Ionina says. “Our clients love the calming and brightening results of it for the skin and for body-mind well-being.” There’s also an option to add CBD oil and/ or infrared sauna to any massage technique. While people are becoming more familiar with meditation and relaxation modalities as a result of media coverage, they typically haven’t experienced them, Ionina says. “That’s why we’re also combining facial or body treatments with Reiki healing or foot reflexology, and offering a meditation class,” she says. “All of these modalities are extremely effective.” Among the other treatments and modalities offered at Ganisha Spa are healing, Ayurvedic and pain management treatments, including Amino Bio-Frequency Therapy and therapeutic massage; anti-aging facial techniques; micro-needling and dermaplaning; and eyebrow microblading and permanent eyebrows. Location: Ganisha Spa, 15 Depew Ct., Peekskill, NY. For more info, call 924.906.7238 or visit GaneshaSpa.com.
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ccording to a January 2018 survey by OnePoll, 62 percent of Americans want to own their own business. One promising secHilda Demirjian tor for entrepreneurs is the med spa industry, a multi-billion dollar global business and the fastest-growing sector in the aesthetic laser and skincare field. Hilda Demirjian, owner of laser and skincare spas in New York City, Westchester and Connecticut and an industry pioneer, has been in the med spa business since 1993. She says her business has been profitable from its inception. “I developed a unique system that works very well in this lucrative field,” Demirjian says. “Now I want to help support others as they build their dream med spa and skincare business. You will be in business for yourself but not by yourself.” Demirjian is now offering turnkey training programs that provide individuals with the ability to create a med spa or improve an existing one. Private laser and skincare product and service training sessions are available by appointment at the trainee’s location or at Demirjian’s state-of-the-art centers in New York and Connecticut. Working with cruelty-free, pharmaceutical-grade botanical skincare products that are made in a Food and Drug Administration-registered laboratory in the United States and trademarked with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, trainees will explore opportunities for home-based skincare line distribution. Demirjian says trainees gain experience, expertise, confidence and more revenue as they work with an experienced and well-known expert in the field.
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ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture by Yvette C. Hammett
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ast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required. It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate. But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation. “Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently— no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.” Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé. The new word for antiques is “brown furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to 80 percent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature. Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforesta-
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tion, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published. The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box. When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.” Merrill’s vintage offerings now focus on mid-century modern and
upcycled, repurposed furnishings, something the millennials have taken to. The kids will continue to come around, he says. “If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture. With the antique market hitting bottom, it is hard to ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.” There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.” Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My generation is all about experiences. If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.” Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.” Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says. “The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says. “Take an old door and repurpose it … Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”
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his Thanksgiving, there’s something to be especially thankful for—gratitude itself. Emerging research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kickstart happiness and well-being. “The good news about gratitude is that it is one of the more growable character strengths—and it’s never too late,” says Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., an assistant professor at California State University, in Dominguez Hills, and co-author of Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character. It’s also never too early to “plant” it: Even toddlers love to parrot, “Thank you.” Research by Bono and others shows kids that are grateful are happier, more engaged and studious, and less envious, depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. It can be taught: After one week of daily 30-minute lessons on gratitude, 8- to 11-year-olds wrote thank-you notes for a PTA presentation that were 80 percent longer than notes by kids that didn’t have the lessons.
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it,” says Bono. “Being specific with your words helps, too, because it shows what behavior mattered to you and why.” Adds psychologist Mary Jo Podgurski, founder and president of the Academy for Adolescent Health, in Washington, Pennsylvania: “If we express our gratitude by making eye contact, with sincerity and by providing an example of how much we are appreciative, the words are empowered. Telling the grocery clerk, ‘I really like the way you packed my berries on top. Thanks for taking the time to be careful with my purchases,’ will light up the clerk’s face.” That can translate into a child not simply saying, “Thank you” to a grandparent for birthday money, but also explaining how excited they are about the game they plan to buy with it.
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“It’s also good for families to come up with gratitude rituals,” says Bono. “Everyday conversations about the good things and people we have or encounter in life, and being specific with words, helps young children understand the connection between kindness and feeling grateful better.” For writer Judy Gruen’s family in Los Angeles, this means a morning prayer:
“When we wake up in the morning, the first words we say are those of gratitude that we have awakened and have the opportunity for a new day.” At dinner time, some families play “a rose, a thorn, a bud”— with each person saying what happened that day that they’re grateful for, what problems came up and what they’re looking forward to. As a bedtime ritual, Heidi McBain, a counselor and author in Flower Mound, Texas, follows a routine with her two children that includes “reading, checking in about their day—the good/bad/ugly—and at least one thing they are grateful for from their day. And I often share mine, as well!”
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By getting creative, we can make kids’ expressions of gratitude even more enjoyable. Business coach Kristi Andrus, in Denver, says that her family toasts a lot at mealtime, raising their glasses and clinking them. “Our toasts are simple, ‘Today I’m grateful, thankful, or happy to share ________.’ [fill in the blank]. The kids love it and the parents always smile at what the kids bring up.” Charlene Hess, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a blogger and homeschooling mom to seven kids, has set up a gratitude door with a sticky note added each day from each child. “This really helps the kids become more aware of all the good things in their lives, particularly as time goes on and they have to get more creative with their responses.” “A rampage of appreciation” is what Jeannette Paxia, a motivational speaker and children’s book author in Modesto, California, does with her five children: “We spend 10 minutes walking around and appreciating all we see. My children love it!” In the home of northern New Jersey therapist Shuli Sandler, when one family member shows gratitude to another, a coin is put in a jar. “When it is full, the whole family can go out and do something together, like grab ice cream or something fun—remembering of course to say thank you,” she says. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural-health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
Gratitude-Building Resources Gratefulness.org: Essays, practices and resources for grateful living. Making Grateful Kids: Advice from leading researchers at Psychology Today: Tinyurl.com/MakingGratefulKids. How to Teach Gratitude to Tweens and Teens: Tinyurl.com/ TeachingGratitudeToTeens. TED talks playlist: Videos that inspire gratitude: Ted.com/ playlists/206/give_thanks. Research on gratitude in children: Tinyurl.com/ YouthGratitudeProject. November 2019
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Walking the Trail A Healing Journey into Autumn
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.
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Steps for Walking the Trail Before starting to hike, take a few deep breaths and collect yourself. I like to do a few qigong gathering exercises. After a few minutes of walking, pause to check in with each of your senses. Feel the dirt (walk barefoot as often as possible). Look around, making sure to see all the viewpoints. Breathe in and taste the crisp air. Listen for the sound of water, of animals in the trees and underbrush, of wind in the leaves. Notice the smell of the outdoors, of flowers, leaves and damp earth. Slow down to about half your normal pace and pay attention. Feel the different energy zones—older groups of trees versus younger ones, and plant groundcover versus leaf cover. Be in nature as part of nature. See the forest from the squirrel’s eyes. 52
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Be mindful of the act of walking—every breath and every movement. Stop from time to time to take in your surroundings and be fully present. Ask nature for advice. Trees, rocks, clouds, animals, storms, lakes and plants all have spirit with which you can easily communicate. Pay attention to the shapes, colors and other features of the plants and animals you see. Write down your thoughts. Feel the cool air on your face, hair and body. Sway your arms in the breeze. Find a tranquil spot along the way to meditate and soak in the energies. Walking the trail is not about the destination. It’s about being with nature to find some silence, clarity and a peaceful escape. Michael Gulbrandsen is the founder of Healing with Nature’s Songs, through which he combines sounds heard in nature with Reiki and feather healing. He holds his healing sessions indoors as well as in the woods, “walking the trail.” He can be reached at walkingthetrail16@gmail.com or HealingWithNatureSongs.com. See ad, page 11.
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‘Awakening Ancient Healer Within’ Program to Begin in January
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ary Elaine Buenconsejo, founder of Sacred Earth Healing Sanctuary and creator of the Light Source Connection healing method, will offer a six-month mentorship program for healers, Awakening the Ancient Healer Within, beginning January 15. “If you know deep inside that there’s a natural healer within you, or you have a desire to connect with the ancient wisdom of our ancestors, or you believe you’re being called to do something greater in your life and use your gifts to heal yourself and others, this mentorship will guide you,” Buenconsejo says. “It will help you move from feeling afraid, stuck or lost to unlocking your gifts and awakening the ancient healer within you.” Participants in the program will gather in sacred ceremony with Buenconsejo twice at her land and zoom calls. After the program, she says, they will have a newfound sense of wholeness, lightness and identity—a deeper connection to their divine gifts, and an understanding of how to express them in a way that aligns with their higher purpose. “This is a time when we healers are called to reconnect with our innate healing wisdom, to rise up and reclaim our power as medicine to this earth,” she says. “We need to come together, feel deeply and see the world with our hearts. This is a time to awaken in sisterhood, unleash the ancient healer within us and help heal the suffering on our planet.”
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Custom Crystal Creations Celebrates First Anniversary
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t’s been one year since Custom Crystal Creations opened in Dobbs Ferry, and owner Stefanie McCauley says the metaphysical gift shop is continuing to expand its selection of crystals, tumbled stones and gemstone jewelry, as well as incense, candles and sage. “I’m constantly adding new and more products every month,” McCauley says. “I will custom-make gemstone bracelets to fit each individual’s needs. I also carry beautiful handmade jewelry and paintings from local artists—truly one-of-a-kind pieces.” Custom Crystal Creations In addition to its unique retail offerings, Custom Crystal Creations offers workshops; Reiki healing circles; full moon and new moon crystal bowl meditations; tarot card readings; and psychic, mediumship and pastlife readings. The shop hosts a psychic fair one Sunday a month from noon to 5 p.m. “For that event, we have all three readers and healers here at one time, and they offer a discounted price,” McCauley says. Store hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is closed on Mondays. Location: Custom Crystal Creations, 16 B Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry, NY. For more info, call 914.231.6296, email customcrystal16@optimum.net, or visit the shop on Instagram @ customcrystal16.
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s a New York state licensed clinician with more than 15 years’ experience helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and “general life issues,” Grisella Ramos Santiago has seen a common desire among her diverse clientele. “I’ve learned that we are all searching to become whole in all aspects of our lives,” she says. “Because of this, I’ve expanded my practice to include Akashic Record readings.” On November 24, Santiago will be a featured speaker at the Awaken Fair in Tarrytown, where she will explain what the Akashic Record is and how to use it for personal growth. In her professional practice, Santiago combines her clinical skills with Grisella Ramos Santiago her clients’ Akashic Record information “to help them know themselves at soul level, so they will understand why certain unhealthy patterns keep reoccurring in their lives and how to make positive changes in order to live their best lives, the lives they were meant to live,” she says. She offers in-person services at Universal Healing Arts Center, in Cortlandt Manor, as well as remote services, based on the client’s specific needs. “I work with my clients on a weekly and biweekly basis supporting them on their path to holistic wellness,” she says. “I also use modalities such as Reiki, crystals and aroma therapy to support them in raising their vibration while they work to become the best version of themselves. You can’t truly heal until you know what you are healing.” For more info, contact Santiago at 914.257.9186 or grslcsw@gmail.com, follow her on Instagram @Grslcsw1, or visit SoulAwakeningByGrisella.com. See ad, page 52.
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Intuitive & Healing Arts ENERGY HEALING
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Grisella Ramos-Santiago, LCSW Soul Realignment Readings, Chakra Clearing, Property Clearing, Relationship Readings By Appointment: 914.257.9186 grslcsw@gmail.com
Rev. Marilyn Ridley, B.Msc., CTNC, RMT 11 W. Prospect Ave, Mount Vernon westchesteressentialwellness.com 914.363.9299 ext. 183
Guided Channeling Group The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW 914.793.2600 thetemperancecenter.com
ASTROLOGY
ENERGY MEDICINE
Pam Cucinell Phone, online & in person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com
Bernadette Bloom, MI Energy Healing & Teacher 239.289.3744 theesotericbloom.com
AKASHIC RECORDS
Colin McPhillamy Pleasantville, NYC, Skype 213.840.1187 McPhillamyTarot.com
DREAMS AWAKENED WORKSHOP Living Beyond Surviving Workshop leader; Marcia Miller Contact: marcia@ livingbeyondsurviving.com LivingBeyondSurviving.com
Betty S. Feldman, LLC, HTCP Healing Touch Program 53 Maple Ave. Fishkill, NY 845.896.6405 Btatfeldman@aol.com
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SACRED EARTH CONNECTION Reflection of Nature Nature’s Wisdom Walks Trail Blazing/Natural Bridges 845.489.7250 LandscapingWithNature.com
NEW AGE STORE Synchronicity Spiritual Gifts Psychic Medium/Tarot/Energy Healing 1511 Route 23 Brewster, NY 845.363.1765 Synchronicityny.com
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Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique 12 West Main St, Pawling, NY 845.493.0432 AngelAuraBoutique.com
White Lotus Grace Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance Millbrook Sanctuary + Online Studio 845.677.3517 whitelotusgrace.com
Celestial Touch Laura Schek, Medium, Reiki Master 7 Arch St, Pawling, NY 845.244.1767; celestialtouchllc.com
REIKI Anne H. Bentzen, RMT, JRP Reiki Master Teacher & Energetic Counseling 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com The Temperance Center Merrill Black, LCSW Reiki Master & Instructor, Intuitive Energy Healer 914.793.2600 thetemperancecenter.com
SHAMANISM Eileen O'Hare, LoveMore Sessions, Training eileenohare.com 914.456.7789, Beacon, NY
QIGONG In Balance Concepts Qigong. Tai Chi. Meditation 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 Inbalancetaichi.com
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Click and Sweat Virtual Workouts Change the Game
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by Julie Peterson
elcome to the digital age, where budding gym rats, former couch potatoes and schedule-challenged fitness freaks are finding new ways to get in shape. These days, virtually anyone with a smartphone or Wi-Fi connection can connect with a yoga video, a spin class or any number of personal exercise experiences. Some folks are wearing devices that calculate distance and monitor bodily functions—then post it all to social media. Private trainers are offering online workout routines with motivational emails and text messages, while some gyms include online training as an add-on to membership or leverage technology to provide classes to consumers globally. Virtual fitness is growing in leaps and bounds. The use of health and fitness apps has more than tripled since 2014, and three-quarters of active users open their apps at least twice a week, according to Flurry Analytics. Yet, it’s not for everyone. Erin Nitschke, Ed.D., of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the director of educational partnerships and programs at the National
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Federation of Professional Trainers, is monitoring the upsurge in virtual fitness and believes it will take time to perfect the options. “While virtual training may be a best practice for a certain population of users, it may be a barrier to others,” she says.
Accessible, Flexible and Affordable The convenience and affordability of virtual training has some clients thriving on their ability to marry technological tools to fitness goals. They can log in anytime, anywhere, even while travelling; take a variety of classes from famous trainers for a fraction of the cost of in-person sessions and receive emails or texts that provide encouragement to reach the next level. For those new to exercising, virtual training eases self-consciousness. It’s an opportunity to learn the basics and begin the process of toning up at home before venturing into an unfamiliar environment where everyone seems to know what they’re doing. In this respect, virtual training can serve as a gateway to establishing a fitness routine that eventually leads to the local gym.
“One of the most frequent reasons She carefully monitors her clients for One of the most frequent people cite for not maintaining a regular form and doesn’t plan to offer virtual trainreasons people cite for exercise habit is lack of time,” says Ameriing because it’s impossible to give clients not maintaining a regular can Council on Exercise President and bodily adjustments. “It leaves trainees at exercise habit is lack of time. risk of not getting full benefit or getting Chief Science Officer Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., of Redmond, Washington. He points out hurt,” Hetzel says. “An effective workout is ~Cedric Bryant that virtual tools and devices may help about the quality of the movements.” eliminate some of those time barriers, allowing people to get Bryant says that instructor interaction is a plus; however, quality workouts. the best virtual workouts give detailed instruction and regression or progression of all moves, allowing participants to choose an The Real Deal appropriate intensity level. But some people go to the gym or attend fitness classes because they enjoy the social connection more than the sweat. Nitschke says that social support can be a predictor of success, so it’s possible that virtual training can have a negative impact. Bryant agrees. “There are different fitness personality types, and some need the live and in-person experience.” Bryant points out that gyms and trainers often request health information and fitness goals beforehand to provide clients a more customized program. In-person instruction also has the benefit of immediate feedback to ensure safe, effective and proper technique. Erika Hetzel, a Pilates instructor and personal trainer in Dane County, Wisconsin, believes that virtual workouts are fine for people that have attended classes enough to know the exercises and have good body awareness. “For beginners, hands-on cues and modifications are important, especially if there are any contraindications for exercise.”
Making a Virtual Connection Logging in with a high-speed internet connection, gathering required equipment in advance and possessing self-motivation might prevent getting discouraged. However, overconfidence can lead to injury, so being fully aware of limitations is essential before taking a dive off the recliner directly into a series of lunges. For social butterflies, a real-live friend to login with may be necessary to make virtual training fun. Fitness training may be forever changed by technology, but Nitschke says it remains to be seen if fitness professionals can respond to individual learning styles to foster success and elevate the fitness client’s virtual experience. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
Sunday, November 3 & 10 12:30-1:30pm
Family Fitness
Building Stronger Bonds & Bodies Body Mastery = Mind Mastery $25/adult gets 1 free child (12yrs.+) each additional child $10
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projectinnocence3@gmail.com 716.226.1380 ProjectInnocence3.com 49 Lawton St, New Rochelle, NY 10801 2nd flr
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Pregnant Moms – Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 1011am. Attend a pre-natal yoga session with a certified instructor. Then have a pre-natal massage by a licensed massage therapist. $90 pkg for both. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register: 914.737.4325.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Guided Autumn Bird Walk – 8:30-10am. Janelle Robbins will teach bird lovers and enthusiasts about the diversity of migrating birds that find food and shelter at this one-of-a-kind salt marsh. Rain date: Sun, Nov 3, 8:30-10am. WLT’s Otter Creek Preserve Taylors Ln, Mamaroneck. Info: WestchesterLandTrust.org. Pulse Empowerment Workshop – 9:30am-5pm. With Janet Alona Catalina. Learn easy, fun technique that empowers people to create what they want in life. $95 includes lunch. Mariandale Center, 251 Highland Ave., Ossining. Info: Mariandale.org.
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CRYSTALS/MINERALS! Pop-up/trunk show
Fine, gallery-quality specimens from Franklin’s 30year personal collection! Aesthetically beautiful, energetically healing. Other vendors: CBD products from Bright Energy Wellness, and Doterra Essential Oils from Michelle. 1-4pm only! Tovami Yoga Studio 112 West Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck, NY, 10543 58
LIFE ENERGY ARTS GALLERY Practitioner Networking 11/8 Wine & Cheese Evening Social 11/16 Meridians and the Emotions 11/17 Singing Songbirds Wednesdays 7pm. Diamond-Dart Thursdays 10am. 11-13 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (above Mount Kisco Sports). Visit LifeEnergyArts.com/Events for all events. Call: 914.533.7500 Yoga Nidra – 10:30-11:45am. With Deirdre Breen. 1st Sat monthly. Yoga Nidra heals the nervous system and improves the quality of sleep and relaxation. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Free Informational Workshop CBD + Yoga – 1-3:30pm. Questions will be answered. Sampling session followed by Yoga for Everyone with Wendy Vigroux. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com. Healing with CranioSacral Therapy Workshop – 2-4pm. With Joy Matalon. This therapy works through the nervous system to release tension and trauma, bringing healing to acute and chronic pain. $35 by Oct 19. $40 thereafter. Register: 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Project Innocence Family Fitness – Nov 3 and 10. 12:30-1:30pm. Building Stronger Bonds and Bodies. Body Mastery = Mind Mastery. $25. Adults gets one free child 12 yrs and older. $10 each additional child. 49 Lawton St, 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Register: 716.226.1380. ProjectInnocence3.com. Winter Birds at GNC – 1-2pm. Explore trails and try to spot any of the feathered winter residents. Learn why some choose to migrate or adapt to winter life. Ends with feeding time for birds of prey. $8/ non-members. GNC, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale. Info: greenburghnaturecenter.org or 914.723.3470. Staying Ahead of Stress – 1:30-3pm. With Lila. 90-min workshop focuses on how yoga views stress and its relationship with body, mind and emotions. Whether real or imagine, stress effects all layers of the psyche. Learn simple tips to stay ahead of stress. $20. RSVP required. Anahata Yoga, Kingston. Info: 917.543.4707. AnahataKingston.com.
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Yoga & Art – 2-5pm. With Hardev Kaur. A Kundalini yoga kriya and meditation opens each student to true-self for a deep connection within. Students express individual truth through visual arts, creating with journaling, color and paper. $35. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Qigong/Tai Chi – Nov 4, 11, 18 and 25. An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and gentle movement. $15. Walk-ins welcome. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register: 914.737.4325. Adult BFRB Support Group – 7-8pm. With Merrill Black. Connect and share with others who have Trichotillomania/Dermatillomania and other body focused repetitive behaviors. Free. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Guided Meditation Group – Nov 4, 11, 18, 25. 7:30-9pm. Guided meditation. No previous experience necessary. Donation only. Ganesha Spa. Peekskill. RSVP: 914.906.7238.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Westchester Songbirds – Nov 6, 13, 20, 27. 7-8pm. New singing group with emphasis on having fun and community spirit. No musical experience necessary. $20. $15 seniors/students. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. 845.554.2077. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Life Energy Movement Classes – Nov 7, 14, 21, 28. 10-11:15am. Inspirational classes based on movement procedures and meditations developed by Dr. John Diamond, MD. $25. $20 seniors/students. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. Questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events. Reiki Master Class – 11am-4pm. With Marcus Feighery. $675. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. Must RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com. Girls’ Night Out—Non-Toxic Makeup – 6-8pm. All natural makeup tutorials and professional application. $10. One on One Salon, 23 D E Market St, Rhinebeck. 845.208.9771. bit.ly/2peOWpb. Astrology & Art – Nov 7, 14 and 21. 7-9pm. Invoke the intelligence and wisdom of the universe and the celestial consciousness of the stars through this meditative and intuitive art process of self-expression, self-discovery and reflection. $25. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register/other price options: 914.737.4325.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Practitioners’ Networking Event – 5:30-7pm. Join fellow practitioners of the healing arts in the Mount Kisco Art Gallery. Free. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. RSVP/questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.
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StepWISEnow Strength.Flexibility.Balance 325 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 109 Briarcliff Manor/ Ossining 914.292.0602; Stepwisenow.com
StepWISEnow Strength.Flexibility.Balance 325 S. Highland Ave., Ste. 109 Briarcliff Manor/ Ossining 914.292.0602; Stepwisenow.com
O2 Living/drinklivingjuice 792 Rt. 35 Yellow Monkey Village 914.763.6320; drinklivingjuice.com
GYROTONIC MILLBROOK Gyrotonic Millbrook 34 Front Street 845.417.3659 Gyrotonicmillbrook.com
PILATES STUDIOS POUND RIDGE Pilates Pound Ridge Classical Pilates Studio Old Mill River Road 917.841.1218 PilatesPoundRidge.com
RHINEBECK Rhinebeck Pilates 6400 Montgomery Street 845.876.5686 RhinebeckPilates.com SOMERS Equipoise Pilates & Wellness Bailey Court, 334 Rt. 202 cbakerpilates@gmail.com 914.276.2056
TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA Crossover Yoga Project 420 S. Riverside Ave Box #223 914.319.4010 crossoveryogaproject.org
YOGA ASSOCIATIONS Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30 pm Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor ytacommunications@gmail.com ytayoga.com
YOGA STUDIOS BEDFORD HILLS Katonah Yoga 39 Main Street 914.241.2661; katonahyoga.com
CORTLANDT MANOR Elevate Yoga Studio 3535 Crompond Rd. carasaxhealth@aol.com elevateyogastudios.com
EASTCHESTER The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Road 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com
FISHKILL Namastesis-Yoga & Wellness Offering Yoga, Massage & Reiki 1065 Main Street - Suite H 845.765.2299; Namastesis.com
KATONAH Golden Prana Yoga 223 Katonah Avenue 914.984.3408 goldenprana.yoga
MAHOPAC Liberation Yoga & Wellness Center 862 Route 6 845.803.8389; liberationny.com Mamaeh Yoga Family Yoga Studio 900 South Lake Blvd. #8 845.519.2972; mamaehyoga.com Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk Street Baldwin Place 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com
POUGHKEEPSIE Hudson River Yoga Beginner - Experienced 696 Dutchess Tpk, (near Adams) 845.204.9111 hudsonriveryoga.com
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YONKERS Nueva Alma Yoga & Wellness 799 McLean Avenue 914.294.0606 NuevaAlma.com
YOGA RETREATS Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC 2 Coulter Rd, Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015;914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Westchester Yoga Arts RYT200/RYT500/ Kids Yoga TT 888.760.4943; New Rochelle westchesteryogaarts. perfectmind.com
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
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Full Moon Sound Bath – 7-8:15pm. With Aiden Frederick. Attend and celebrate the significant power and abundant spiritual energy of the feminine. $30. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.833.3223. SacredLarchmont.com.
Interfaith Sundays at The Chapel at Croton Falls Sunday Nov. 17, 2019: 10:30am
Gratitude and Thanksgiving:
The ABC’s of Preschool Vision – 7-9pm. Crawling, walking, speaking… but are the participants’ children’s visual development on track? Recognize early signs of visual disturbances in time to be corrected. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave, Ste 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.
Gathering, Acknowledging and Sharing the Gifts and Blessings of our Harvests. Rev. Melanie Gambino Donations of Dried & Canned Goods Appreciated for local food bank. ALL WELCOME! Refreshments to follow The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609, Rt. 22
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Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Discover how this energetic healing treatment helps break addictions and improves health and well-being. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar and overeating. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Reiki II Level Class – Nov 9-10. 9am-2pm. With Irina Ionina a 20 years reiki master. Usui/Takata tradition. Prerequisite: Reiki I level from any lineage. $450. Ganesha Spa. Peekskill. RSVP/details: 914.906.7238. Walk with a Doc – 10-11am. Join Dr. Kurt Beil for a free monthly community event featuring a short health talk followed by a walk around Gedney Park in Chappaqua. 155 Millwood Rd. Info: 914.362.8315. WalkWithADoc.org/our-locations/ NorthernWestchester. Crystals/Minerals Pop-Up/Trunk Show – 1-4pm. Fine, gallery-quality specimens from Franklin’s 30 year personal collection. Doterra Essential Oils from Michelle G. CBD products from Karen H of
markyourcalendar Awaken Wellness Fair …Awaken to Your Best Self… It’s all about body, mind and spirit!
Speakers, Healers, Vendors & Readers 125+ exhibitors, 1000 guests! Exhibitor spots available Sunday, November 24, 2019 ~ 10am to 5pm
Double Tree Hotel, Tarrytown NY 10591
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Trek Turkey Mountain. See November 17. Bright Energy Wellness. Tovami Yoga Studio, 112 W Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck. Workshop: The Essence, Spirit and Energy of Essential Oils – 1-5pm. $45, with a prepaid deposit of $20 to secure reservation. Info/location, Lorraine: EmpoweredByNature.net. Yoga for Scoliosis – 1:30-4:30pm. With Alison West. Learn the principles of practice and teaching techniques for idiopathic and degenerative scoliosis. $45 members. $65 nonmembers in advance. Club Fit, 584 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. ytayoga.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Break Free from the Past: Beyond Cutting Cords Workshop – 10am-Noon. With Merrill Black. Recapitulate to clear past blocks, patterns with shamanistic techniques and meditation exercises. $45. Limited space. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. Must preregister: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Apple Cidering Program – 1-2pm. Kids will use an old-fashioned screw press to make apple cider and also learn about the colonial experience of cider making and get a taste of fresh, tangy apple cider. For all ages. $8/non-members. GNC, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale. Info: greenburghnaturecenter.org or 914.723.3470.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Qi Gong Classes – Nov 12, 19 and 26. 4:305:30pm. Sandy Dutchess Yoga, 1575 Rte 376, Lynn Bldg at the corner of All Angels Hills Rd, Wappingers Falls. $15. Register/class pkgs available: 845.416.4598. Dutchess Yoga direct: 845.902.8206. EmpoweredByNature.net. Sacred Space – Nov 12, 19 and 26. 6:307:30pm. $10. Sacred Space Healing Arts, 436 Main St, Beacon. Register: 845.416.4598 EmpoweredByNature.net. Full Moon Lunar Gong Bath in Taurus – 7-9pm. With Hari Sangat. Hear a talk on the astrology of the full moon energies in Taurus. Then release and renew with the healing sounds of the gong. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Total Body Approach to Stress – 7:30-9pm. Free. Illuminate what is blocking inner wellbeing and be empowered with easy stress-relieving exercises. Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main St, Ste 101, Brewster. 845.363.8330. Register: CulturalArtsCo.com.
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Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Class – 7:30pm. With Julianne Dow. Balance energy and achieve optimal health through gentle hand applications on designated points on the body. BYO yoga mat, blanket and two small pillows. Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye. HolisticMoms.org. A Group Healing For Those Who Are Divorced Or Separated – 7:30-9pm. Start healing utilizing an unparalleled blend of energy healing, sound healing and meditation. $40. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register: 914.737.4325.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:45-8:45pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Jikiden Reiki 1 Shoden Certificate Class – Nov 15-17. With Anne Bentzen. Reiki as a natural drug-free home therapy effectively relieves stress, pain, inflammation and anxiety while boosting immunity, improving sleep and wellbeing. $350. Accommodations include all meals. Holmes Camp and Retreat Center. 845.878.6383. HolmesCamp.org/camps/reiki. Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Discover how this energetic healing treatment helps break addictions and improves health and well-being. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar and overeating. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Transformation 101 – 11:45-3pm. With Beth Tracy and Kathleen Troy. Attend yoga and life coaching discovery sessions to build one’s emotional IQ and create a balanced and more productive life. $40. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Releasing Worry – 1-3:30pm. With Wendy Vigroux. Suffer moments of anxiety, worry and fear? Workshop offers guidance to acknowledge a state of fear, release judgment of that and fear itself. $35. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com. Katonah Healing Arts Alliance Open House – 3-6pm. Interactive mini classes and sessions with an incredible assembly of local healers. Free and open to the public. 15 Parkway, 3rd Flr, Katonah.
Wine and Cheese General Evening Social – 6-8pm. An evening in the Mount Kisco Art Gallery for short talks, live music and organic wine and cheese. Free. Life Energy Arts, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. RSVP/questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Interfaith Sunday – 10:30am. With Rev Melanie Gambino. Gathering, acknowledging and sharing the gifts and blessings harvested by all. All welcome. Refreshments to follow. The Chapel at Croton Falls, 609 Rte 22. Info: ChapelAtCrotonFalls.org. Trek Turkey Mountain – 1-3pm. Celebrate National Hike Day on this moderate hike with spectacular views. Enjoy the natural world and meet new people. BYO snack. Rain or shine. Turkey Mountain Preserve Trailhead, Locke Ln, Yorktown Hts. Info: WestchesterLandTrust.org.
markyourcalendar The Center for Health and Healing Shamanic Reiki Master Practitioner December 6, 7, 8 followed by the Shamanic Reiki Master Teacher & Life Empowerment Yearlong begins February 2020 Center4Healing.net Mount Kisco, NY
Film: From Beacon to the Border – 3- 5pm. Film and discussion about 30 New York “grannies” who traveled from Beacon to the United States-Mexico border to learn about and support individuals and families seeking asylum. Woodlands Community Temple, 50 Worthington Rd, White Plains. Info: wct.org/beaconborder. 914.592.7070. Principles of Katonah Yoga at Golden Prana – 3-4:30pm. With Lynn Ivey. Unique style of yoga developed by Nevine Michaan. Practice using geometry, nature and the principles of maps using the metaphors to travel through poses and more. $25. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave, Katonah. 914.984.3408. GoldenPrana.yoga. Prove it Challenge – 3:30-6pm. With Michael Rosenbaum. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com. Workshop: The Meridians and the Emotions – 4-5:30pm. With Jennifer Weiss. Enhance wellbeing by understanding the relationship between the emotions and the acupuncture meridians. $25. $20 seniors/students. Life Energy Arts Gallery, 11-13 E Main St, above Mount Kisco Sports, Mt Kisco. Questions, Karla: 914.533.7500. Info: LifeEnergyArts.com/Events.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
Awaken Wellness Fair. See Nov. 24
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 The Pause: A Women’s Menopause Support Group – 7-8:45pm. Facilitator: Claudia Gukeisen. $50. Dropins welcome. The Center for Health & Healing, 4 Smith Ave, Mt Kisco. Register: Center4Healing.net. WHN: Kirtan with Jane Slotnick – 7-8:30pm. At Westchester Holistic Network, Networking begins 6:30pm. WHN members and first-timers free/ $10 for repeat non-members. Ixchel Center, Hartsdale. Register: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition: How Whole Foods and Common Spices Can Prevent and Reverse Disease without Side Effects – 6:30-8pm. Eating a whole food, plant-based diet has been scientifically proven to prevent and even reverse chronic illnesses. Somers Library. 914.232.5717. Somerslibrary.org.
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60 Minute Hatha Yoga Practice Offering Essential Oils – 5:30-6:30pm. Free to members of Anytime Fitness and free class pass available to nonmembers. Stop by office prior to class. Anytime Fitness, 325 Rte 100, Somers. Info: Rhodella Hughes: 914.494.2266. YogaInTheAdirondacks.com.
Ayurveda, Diet and Nutrition—Achieving Balance and Harmony. See Nov. 24
All Natural Night Out – 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy the best non-toxic pampering and gift shopping before the holidays. $10. Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave, Poughkeepsie. 845.208.9771. bit.ly/317fvJV.
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Meditation Is For Everyone Workshop – 7:309pm. With Merrill Black, and Reyna Gonzalez. Experience a variety of different types of meditation. Breath, chanting and guided to name a few. $45. Limited space. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. Preregister. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
November 2019 Astrology with Pamela Cucinell Fast Currents
Mercury retrograde opens November: Research and double-check. Productivity explodes on November 1. Short tempers on the morning of November 2 are best channeled into constructive focus. On November 3, upsets or surprises happen to some; adjust for Daylight Savings Time. Careful edits and checks on messages prove beneficial November 4, when communications fly. Mixed signals reap confusion on November 5, Election Day. Stick to the plan on November 6, when too many options can lead to being overwhelmed.
Bullish Moon
Creativity is high on November 7; experiment and explore within the parameters of deadlines and commitments. Roadblocks dissolve on November 8. Powerful alliances are forged November 9, when scuttlebutt about responsibility is met head-on. Fast moves benefit from clear goals on November 10. Consider with care a spontaneous response on November 11. Declare allegiance or intention to a cause or goal at the November 12 Taurus full moon to maximize potential outcome. Messages and suggestions on November 13 shatter perceived boundaries of what is possible.
Moods Oscillate
Sorting through confusion or dashed expectations on November 14 resets for success. Eyes are on the weekend November 15; an evening with comfort food and close companions restores. Choose reliable resources on November 16, because patience 62
Quit with Quinn, Addiction Free Naturally – 6-7pm. Discover how this energetic healing treatment helps break addictions and improves health and well-being. Q&A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar and overeating. Free. Briarcliff location. 914.473.2015. QuitWithQuinn.com. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
is low. Fragile moods upset November 17. Watch for drama on November 18; spin it to humor and high notes when you can. An umbrella of generosity reigns on November 19.
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Community Sing – 7pm. Bring voices, friends, instruments and food to share. Katonah Space. 44 Edgemont Rd, Katonah. Info/other events: KatonahSpace.org.
“About face” on November 20 with Mercury direct. Plow through the to-do list November 21. Hope springs eternal November 22, when what seems impossible starts to shift. Strategic negotiations allow good fortune on November 23. Keep your head in the game on November 24, when unexpected events distract from the desired result.
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Dark of moon November 25: Complete, discard and set the stage for new beginnings. The Sagittarius new moon on November 26 generates exponential opportunities—make the most of the next several days. Visualize dreams with crystal-clear imagery on November 27. Lay down the foundation for those dreams November 28. Serious players only need apply November 29. Enjoy provocative conversation the evening of November 30. From Mexico, Pamela Cucinell offers spiritual insight with a practical twist through astrology and tarot. She provides guidance through InsightOasis.com, where visitors can also subscribe to podcasts and newsletters and book private sessions. Contact her at pamela@insightoasis.com or 917.796.6026. See ad, page 10.
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Reiki 1 & 2 – 11am-4pm.With Marcus Feighery. $275. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. Must RSVP: 845.363.1765. SynchronicityNY.com. Vision Board Class – 6-7:30pm. With Medium Carla Blaha. $20. Synchronicity, 1511 Rte 22, Brewster. RSVP: 845.363.1765. Info: SynchronicityNY.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Awaken Wellness Fair – 10am-5pm. Body, mind and spirit expo with speakers, healers, vendors and readers. 125 plus exhibitors. 1000 guests. Exhibitor spots available. Double Tree Hotel, Tarrytown. AwakenFair.com. Sound Bath – 4-5:15pm. With Karin Reetz. Sound healing has the ability to reduce stress, increase a sense of well-being, improve sleep and help with pain management, addiction, depression and anxiety. $30. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.833.3223. SacredLarchmont.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Free Lecture: Ayurveda, Diet and Nutrition— Achieving Balance and Harmony – 6-8pm.With Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Tuckahoe Library, 71 Columbus Ave, Tuckahoe. 914.961.2121. TuckahoeLibrary.org. Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black. Unique theme, meditation and group discussion. $20. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd, Ste 203, Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Shamanic Reiki Trainings—Shamanic Reiki Master Level – Dec 6, 7 and 8. With Melanie Ryan. Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Explore Meditation – 1-3:30pm. Experience various types of meditation such as guided, insight, walking and mantra, interspersed with a gentle asana practice and a savasana meditation. $35. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com.
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sunday Kacey, On The Radio – 6:30am. The Health and Happiness Show. Interviews with therapists, healers, doctors, actors and dreamers. Tune into 100.7 WHUD. Kaceyontheradio.com. Pilates Mat Class – 9am. Fully equipped pilates studio. Small class sizes. $20. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. Sunday Morning Qigong & Tai Chi – 10am. Meditation where slow controlled movements improve muscle tone, balance and more. Dance like movements of Tai Chi develop coordination and improve balance. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Basic Flow – 10-11:15am. A vinyasa class for anyone who is interested in building a solid and strong foundation in one’s yoga practice. Longer holds in the poses builds strength, confidence and commitment. $20. Elevate Yoga Studio 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Putnam County’s only year-round indoor-outdoor Famer’s Market. Pet-friendly. Organic produce, Kombucha, plants, wine, complimentary organic coffee and more. Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association, 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. Teaching Trails: Weekend Walks for All Ages – 11:30am-12:15pm. Most Sundays. Guided trail experience through woodland forest with volunteers who provide information on trees, plants, wildlife and seasonal changes. Free. The Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470. GreenburghNatureCenter.org. Meditation Sunday - Sound Bath Meditation & Shared Wisdom – 1-3pm. Be guided to higher self with Sacred Owl, The Spirit Whisperer. Walkins welcome. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling (Village). 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com. Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra – 3pm. With Renee. 1st Sun. Using props to make one comfortable, be guided into restorative poses in a supportive environment for total relaxation. $22 drop-in. o2living, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com.
monday YogaShine for Adults – 9-10:30am. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion.
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Plenty of individual attention. First class is free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla, 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com. Vinyasa – 10am. With Shira. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. $22 drop-in. o2living, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com. Hot Yin – 12:30pm. With Kristi. Reduce stress in the body and mind. Holding poses without distraction for several minutes allows relaxation and then begins to release tension in the muscles. $25 drop-in. o2living, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com. Functional Strength & Movement Fluency – 4:30pm. Working with body weight, resistance bands and balance drills, functional strength training improves body’s ability to work efficiently. $20 drop-in. Hudson River Yoga, 696 Dutchess Trnpk, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.204.9111. HudsonRiverYoga.com. Energy Dance Fitness – 5:30-7pm. An energy healing warm up, followed by intuitive barre, a blend of dance styles and gentle stretching followed by optional half-hour meditation. $25-$50 sliding scale. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com. Toning Class – 6:30-7:30pm/Mon and 1:302:30pm/Sat. Is it time to tone up after slacking off this summer? Looking in the mirror and not really happy? $15. Universal Healing Arts Connection, 4 Crestview Ave, Cortlandt Manor. Register/pkg availability info: 914.737.4325. YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 7-8pm. With Vitalah Simon. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, kripalu-based, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength and compassion. Plenty of individual attention. First class is free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla, 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.
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Hot Lunch – Noon. With Neely. Get motivated mid-day. Strengthen and tone body while finding a peaceful state of mind. Balance the day, balance the week and reclaim power. $25 drop-in. o2living, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com.
Modern Meditation for all levels – 7:30pm. With Elisa. Focus on a different form of modern meditation. Three for $30 new student special. Hudson Valley Healing Center, in the Salt Cave. 845.849.0838. HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com.
Intro to Yoga/Back to Basics – 5:30pm. For everyone from newbies to experienced yogis. Gain a better understanding of yoga asana and how the simple poses are the building blocks to the more advanced. $20. Hudson River Yoga, 696 Dutchess Trnpk, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.204.9111. HudsonRiverYoga.com.
tuesday Sunrise Yoga – 6:30-7:30am. With Victor. Start day with a practice for mind, body and breath tradition that is healthful and beneficial. Open level class using movement with breath, sounds, and chanting. Variations and modifications to fit all. $20. Ste 203, Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Mat Class – 9-10am. A small mat class for an intimate pilates experience. $20. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. Elaine: 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. All Level Flow – 9:30-10:45am. With Brianna. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Sun salutations, standing balances and seated poses. $20. Elevate Yoga Studio, 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com. Gentle Yoga for Strength & Flexibility – 11:30am. Beginner friendly. For those who want a slower more gentle practice but still want to work on strength, flexibility and balance of mind body and soul. $20 drop-in. Hudson River Yoga, 696 Dutchess Trnpk, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.204.9111. HudsonRiverYoga.com.
YogaShine for Adults – 6:45-8:15pm. With Vitalah Simon. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity and compassion. Plenty of individual attention. First class is free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla, 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com.
Clearing Meditation – 12:30pm. With Jennifer. Opportunity to clear any blockages and inquire insight about physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. $14. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. Class pkgs available: 914.833.3223. SacredLarchmont.com. Yoga for a Healthy Back – 5:30pm. Focuses on ways to improve overall spinal health, while safely practicing yoga. Class is offered several times a week. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com. Yin Breath Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. With Victor Gazzini. All levels. A class using a breath bases asana practice that incorporates meditation, visualization and chanting. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Vic: 914.319.7322. TheTemperanceCenter.com.
Qi Gong for all levels – 5:30pm/Tue and 11am/ Thurs. Three for $30 new student special. Hudson Valley Healing Center, in the Salt Cave. 845.849.0838. HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com.
Meditation Group in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh – 7-8:30pm. Focus on centering in these challenging times. Free will donation. YogaShine Studio, 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla, 914.769.8745.
Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 5:30-6:45pm. Gentle level. With Ann Casapini. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. $18 drop-in. Ann 917.882.0921. Eastchester. ThetemperanceCenter.com.
Weekly Spiritual and Meditation Program – 7:30-9pm. Meditation and spiritual gathering with video selections and readings on a weekly topic. Science of Spirituality: Transforming Lives Through Meditation. Refreshments following. Free. Mosaic Mental Health Center, 5676 Riverdale Ave, Ste 203. Riverdale. Info. 914.433.1800. sos.org.
Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With Jo-Anne Salomone. A great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. Class for all levels. Eastchester. $18 drop-in. Jo-Anne: 917.364.1871. ThetemperanceCenter.com.
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Sunrise Meditation – 6am. With Val. A beautiful way to start the day before the children rise or on the way to the train or work. $14. Class pkgs available: 914.833.3223. SacredLarchmont.com.
Mixed Equipment Class – 9-10am. This class utilizes all of the pilates equipment. Previous pilates experience suggested. $40. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.
Pilates Tower Class – 10:30-11:30am. Fun and energizing pilates workout in beautiful, fully equipped studio. Small class sizes. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com.
YogaStrong – 9:30-10:45am. A flow class that combines sun salutations and asana, with light weights to add to the intensity to get fit and flexible in the least amount of time. $20. Elevate Yoga Studio 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com.
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Healing Dance Circle – 11am-1pm. Share and connect in a community of compassion, then move through an intuitively guided healing dance practice. $25-$50 sliding scale class. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com.
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Anam Cara Meditation – 7:15-8:45pm. All welcome. Includes meditation instruction, chanting and meditation. Free. Led by Lawrence Edwards, founder and director of Anam Cara Meditation Foundation. 2 Byram Brook Pl, Armonk. Info: AnamCaraMeditation.org. All Level Flow – 8-9pm. With Brianna. A vinyasa style class to suit the needs of the individual. Sun salutations, standing balances and seated poses will be offered with modifications to accommodate beginners, intermediate or advanced practitioners. $20. 3535 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor. ElevateYogaStudios.com.
friday Pilates Tower Class – 8:30am and 10:30am. Fully equipped pilates studio. $35. Rhinebeck Pilates, 6400 Montgomery St. 845.876.5686. RhinebeckPilates.com. Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Adults with Special Needs and Seniors – 10-11am. With Vitalah Simon. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility and compassion. Plenty of individual attention. First class is free. 7-11 Legion Dr, Valhalla, 914.769.8745. YogaShine.com. Gentle Yoga for Wellness – 10-11:15am. With Ann Casapini. Gentle level. Yoga using chairs, props, deep relaxation/meditation to build stability, strength and flexibility. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Zumba – 7:30-8:30pm.With Loretta Fortuna. Routines rotate between fast and slow rhythms and resistance training is combined to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. Westchester Yoga Arts, 49 Lawton St. 2nd Flr, New Rochelle. Info: 888.760.4943. WestchesterYogaArts.com.
saturday Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor. Info: ytayoga.com.
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Qi Gong and Meditation – 7:30 -8:45pm. With Steve Goldstein. Qigong followed by 30-mins of guided meditation with Jennifer Schildlow. Sacred, 11 Addison St, Larchmont. 914.833.3223. SacredLarchmont.com.
Peekskill Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. Year-round market offering fresh food and family fun. “Market Stage Live,” features live music, author readings, and demos with fitness and health practitioners. FMNP and SNAP accepted. Rain or Shine. Free parking. Bank St, between Park and Main. Info: peekskillfarmersmarket.com. Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm. Vendors include Bee Guy Apiaries, Do-Re-Mi Farms, Johnny Cake Farms, Wave Hill Bread, Honore’s Table, Du Soleil, Bongo Pasta, also fresh fish, homemade ice cream and crafts. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook. Flow and Restore – 9:30am. With Lisa. Suitable for all yogi levels. Cultivate body awareness through a deep hold flow with focus on proper alignment. Build strength, flexibility, balance and more. $22 drop-in. o2living, 792 Rte 35, Cross River. 914.763.6320. DrinkLivingJuice.com. Shaolin Kung Fu & Women’s Self Defense – 10am. This training is an excellent exercise regime and self-defense system. The powerful movements develop coordination and promote external strength. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio 2505 Carmel, Ave, Rte 6, Brewster. 845.803.1992. InBalanceTaiChi.com. Mindful Restorative LifeForce Yoga – 11am12:15pm. Gentle level. With Reyna Gonzalez. Movement through breath, props, self assists to release, calm and restore. $18 drop-in. Eastchester. Info: 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com. Teaching Trails: Weekend Walks for All Ages – 11:30am-12:15pm. Guided trail experience through woodland forest with volunteers. Free. The Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale. Info: 914.723.3470. GreenburghNatureCenter.org. Reiki and Guided Meditation in the Salt Cave – Noon. With Michelle. Hudson Valley Healing Center, in the Salt Cave. 845.849.0838. HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com. Curious about the Tarot? – 3-5pm. Learn the Tarot with Martha. Based on the Ryder-Waite interpretation. Bi-weekly Sessions. Walk-ins welcome. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling (Village). 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com. Psychic Mediumship Meetup – 4:30-6:30pm. With Lailani. Gathering for psychic development. Biweekly sessions. Learn tools to enhance gifts. Walkins welcome. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling (Village). 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com.
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Guided Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Relaxing, devotional, personal, transformative meditation intuitively guided. Donation exchange. White Lotus Grace: Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance, South Rd, Millbrook. 845.677.3517. WhiteLotusGrace.com.
classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month, $25 minimum. To place listing, email content to Dana-NA@WakeUpNaturally.com. Deadline is the 12th of the month. ART LESSONS PRIVATE ART LESSONS - creativity coaching and healing-art sessions for Creatives at any level. Receive technical instruction to develop your personal vision and support for your well-being. nyarttutor.com or call 301.768.2284.
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FOR RENT MOUNT KISCO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE – Available with shared waiting area, in town, near shopping, restaurants, parking and train. Rents include A/C, heating, wifi and 24/7 access. Join other health/healing professionals and other small businesses in this beautifully maintained building with great visibility. Call Barry for availability at 914.760.8510 or Mike at 914.907.7867.
GRATITUDE THANKFUL FOR THE LOVE and support of friends and community. Together we can raise the vibration. Shine your Light so others can do the same.
FREE INSPIRATION! NEED A LIFT? Listen to a Shine On Podcast right now! Kacey.co. Shine On The Health and Happiness Show is heard first on 100.7 WHUD Sundays at 6:30 AM.
PET ADOPTION SPCA OF WESTCHESTER – Open 7 Days a Week: Mon-Sat 10-4 & Sun 1-4. No appointment necessary. Come find a new best friend. 590 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. spca914.org.
VENDORS AND FAIRS EXHIBITORS WANTED: Vendor, speaker reader and healer spots available at the November 24 Awaken Fair in Tarrytown NY. This bodymind-spirit event has been running for nearly 20 years in Westchester, attracting 1,000 guests and 125+ exhibitors. AwakenFair.com AwakenUSA@ aol.com
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ACUPUNCTURE HUDSON VALLEY NATURAL HEALTH
Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH By Appt.: Mt. Kisco/Cold Spring, NY and Ridgefield, CT 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com Chinese medicine for relieving muscle/joint pain and headaches; treating chronic disease including autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and mental health conditions; boosting immune function; balancing hormones; helping tobacco/substance addiction; and reducing stress. Includes acupuncture, herbs, cupping, moxibustion, qigong, and TENS electro-stimulation. Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 23.
INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS
Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND,LAC.,RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com Therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic health conditions. Acupuncture is an intelligent medicine, gentle enough for pregnant women, and powerful enough to treat serious conditions like chronic pain, stress, anxiety and depression. It can restore harmony and balance to mind, body and spirit.
MARGARET STEELE L.AC, DIPL, NCCAOM
25 North Division St. Peekskill, NY Margaret.steele@gmail.com 914.772.4589; SteeleNeedlesAcupuncture.com Offering Classical Chinese Acupuncture and Aromatherapy. Activate your body’s own healing potential with highly targeted treatments. Specializing in fertility and women’s health, acute and chronic pain, and acute and chronic health issues, including auto-immune disorders.
ADDICTION CESSATION QUIT WITH QUINN
Addiction Free Naturally Briarcliff and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people 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. 80% success rate. See ad pg 23.
WILLOW WISP WELLNESS
Lauren Awerdick, LMT Ossining & Tarrytown offices. On-Site & In-Home 914.534.1294; WillowWispWellness.org Willow Wisp Wellness is an expanding private practice that provides consciously crafted therapeutic and integrative massage and energy work sessions that support your body’s innate healing process. All sessions are by appointment only. Check website for more info and events.
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY DR. JODI KENNEDY DC, PAK
Integrity Chiropractic 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 10541 845.628.7233 IntegrityChiropractic.net Do you struggle with chronic problems like fibromyalgia, TMJ or heartburn? Unearth the root cause through a total-body approach that uses functional muscle testing. Experience lasting relief from a holistic treatment that addresses the whole person & provides empowering exercises. Call for a free consult & begin to transform your life today!
ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT
Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA Phone, Online & In-person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Why leave your business to chance? Perfect timing ensures follow-through and success. When you know the projected outcome it becomes easier to prioritize your day and choose the right partners. Westchester, NYC, Skype and phone. See ad pg 10.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT
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153 Main St, Suite J Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565 Awareness-in-Action.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 ads pgs 13 & 53.
The Alexander Technique is a practical educational method for un-learning habits of tension that may be causing you stress, pain compression of the spine and joints. Learn to move with ease.
COLIN MCPHILLAMY
Astrology & Tarot Skype and in-person 213 840 1187 mcphillamytarot.com Choice lives between pre-destiny and free will. Know your stars, control your life. A reading designed to encourage, support and empower. Call now.
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AYURVEDA CLAUDIA GUKEISEN, MA, CAHC
The Center for Health & Healing, Mt. Kisco, NY; center4healing.net Izlind Integrative Wellness Center, Rhinebeck, NY; izlind.com claudiagukeisen@mac.com; 914.673.3313 Learn the principles of Ayurveda to help correct digestive issues that contribute to sleep, stress and other health imbalances. Ayurvedic diet, cooking and lifestyle recommendations along with Ayurvedic & Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki facilitate long-term improvements to your current health challenges. Support provided between visits.
CANDLES CUSTOM CANDLE CO
25 Depot Plaza Bedford Hills NY; 914.218.8357 125 Westchester Ave. White Plains, NY; 914.259.6739 customcandleco.com Locally made in Bedford. Hundreds of candles in stock or create your own custom candle. Choose your favorite scent, wax color, wick type and container. All natural soy candles, handcrafted and nontoxic with long-lasting aroma. Shop in stores or on-line. Stores are open 7 days a week. See ad on back cover.
CBD 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,T,W. See ad pg 39.
CBD LIVE NATURAL
A Division of Custom Candle CO. Bedford Hills NY: 914.218.8357 White Plains, NY: 914.259.6739 Stamford CT : 203.610.2727 CBDLIVENATURAL.COM Open 7 days a week. We want our customers to feel their best and know that there is a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. Products for People and Pets. Please call for more information. See ad on back cover.
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BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO,FCOVD
495 Central Park Ave, Ste. 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.
A Wellness Boutique 15 Maple av, Armonk, NY 914.219.4360; Thepharmstandoco.com Offering high quality Hemp derived CBD products including tinctures, gel caps, muscles rubs, creams, teas, chocolates, honeys and more. Plus, a full line of pet products for dogs, cats and horses. In addition to CBD products, the store also offers several lines of wellness and gift products. See ad pg 19.
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!
UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC OF NY 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY 914.686.6200: ucc-ny.com/nucca
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 75.
COACHING JANE SILVERMAN
Life Coach in Positive Psychology 914.263.7080; janesilvermanlifecoach.com Feeling stuck? Gain clarity, investigate your strengths and navigate transitions with proven tools and guidance. Free phone consultation to explore how working together can help you make the positive changes you seek. Appointments in person or by phone.
COACHING - ADD/ADHD SUSAN LASKY MA, BCC, SCAC Certified ADHD Coach/ Organizer 914.373.4787; SusanLasky.com Susan@SusanLasky.com
Learn strategies that work with the way YOU think. ADD/ADHD or executive functioning challenges can affect every aspect of your life. Maximize your strengths and become more productive. First-hand understanding and compassion. Live the life you love!
COACHING - LIFE LORNA GAGER
The Practical Mystic Spirit Based Coaching for Women 914.220.2495; lornagager.com I help you figure out what is most important to you, identify your patterns, shift your reactions, perceptions and the negative beliefs you have about yourself. This deep change work allows your life to open up in unlimited ways. See ad pg 23.
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COLONICS COLONICS
DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER
914.921.LIFE (5433) LifelineHygienics.com Experience and personalized service you can trust. The finest in colonic irrigation and personal care. Serving the tri-state area since 1993.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
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 phone, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. If you’ve been experiencing trouble selling your home, attracting business, or unexplained health issues. Call to see how dowsing can help.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION grassrootsinfo.org 914.422.3141;gee@grassrootsinfo.org
Science based environmental health nonprofit with mission to educate the public regarding environmental exposures and links to health and environmental impacts. Practical information and solution tools are provided. Serves local and state governments, school systems, health professionals, organizations and individuals nationwide.
GET THE HEALTH YOU WANT!
Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, Director White Plains & Ossining offices 914.762.4693; WellOnTheWay.Com Curious about energy medicine? Know there is something to it, from all you’ve r e a d a n d h e a r d ? A r e y o u tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call! See ad pg 53.
ENERGY HEALING TINA AURORA CPC REIKI MASTER Energy Healing & Coaching Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.473.1032; tinaaurora.com
During Tina’s healing sessions, she channels divine healing energy, promoting profound positive changes in the body, mind and spirit. Tina’s coaching style allows her clients to rewrite the script of negative thoughts to create the lives they dream for themselves.
JOY MATALON LMT, CST
Practitioner: The Center for Health + Healing 4 Smith Ave 2nd Fl; Mount Kisco, NY 914.519.8138; jmatalon@optonline.net Center4healing.net Craniosacral therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows chronic physical, emotional and spiritual issues to be intimately explored, bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues after the session is over.
DIVINE INTUITIVE GUIDANCE MARY ELAINE BUENCONSEJO Virtual/remote healing sessions Mary@lightsourceconnection.com LightSourceConnection.com
Feeling stuck, lost and confused in any area of your life, career or relationships? These sessions will help you gain clarity, reconnect with your truth and unblock stagnant energy that’s keeping you in unhealthy patterns and move you forward into the life you came here to live.
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ESSENTIAL OILS ALINA RINATO,
Young Living Diamond 845.208.9771 alina@rinatofamilyessentials.com We are a collective of local moms with decades of combined experience working with Young Living Essential Oils. We are here to help you select, purchase, and safely use the best oils for you and your family! Monthly classes, personalized recommendations and online community.
FACIALS ANNE H. BENTZEN, MSOT, RMT, JRP
Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki, Energetic Counseling, OT Locations Armonk and Eastchester 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com Energetic balance is essential to your health. Restore energetic flow, balance your chakras, clear stress symptoms, pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Improve natural immunity, mental clarity and peace. Reiki classes all levels. Private sessions. Weekend retreats. See ad pg 54.
DANIELA HORTENCIO
By Appointment; Sarah’s House of Health 900 South Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY 914.562.0618; danielahortencio.com Eminence Organic Skin Care is handmade, extracted from plants, vegetables and herbs from a family-owned farm in Hungary. Let the aromas treat your senses and the ingredients impart health and beauty to your skin. Gentle massage will stimulate collagen and deliver ingredients to the deepest layer of your skin. See ad pg 45.
FLOATATION THERAPY BERNADETTE BLOOM
Energy Medicine Practioner, Medical Intuititive, Physical Therapist 46 Bedford Road, Katonah NY 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com
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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.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, 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. See ad pg 37.
GARDEN CENTER NATIVE LANDSCAPES AND GARDEN CENTER
991 Route 22, Pawling, N.Y.12564 845.855.7050, nativelandscaping.net Pete@nativelandscaping.net Specializing in native trees, shrubs, and perennials, plus a wide variety of fruit trees and fruit shrubs. We are ecologically friendly landscapers. We are the Harlem Va l l e y A p p a l a c h i a n Tr a i l Community base camp. Open 7 days a week 9 to 5.
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 43.
LOU LEVY CONSTRUCTION Carmel, NY 914.804.2120 loulevyconstruction.com
Builder and General Contractor of fine custom alterations, restorations, architectural additions, and new construction. Offering a high level of management and craftsmanship. Specializing in a 95% dust-free living environment. PHIUS Energy Efficient and non-toxic building applications.Bau-Biologist, the holistic approach to Natural Building,passive and active solar installations and retrofits, as well as conventional construction. Building design services and consultation available. 44 years experience.
Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching Rachel Mazzei & Jennifer Marks 914.266.2092; synergizeandthrive.com Are you ready to live an energized and passionate life? We help clients create happy, healthy lives in a way that is flexible, fun, and self-fulfilling. Food and lifestyle choices that best supports you and enables you to meet your goals. Please contact us to learn more.
HEALING CENTER HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTING
THE TEMPERANCE CENTER
WANDA JEANTY, MD, MS, HC
Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Energy Healer, RYT, Founder 453 White Plains Rd, #201/203 Eastchester 914.793.2600; thetemperancecenter.com
Integrative consulting for small to mid-sized companies who want to implement wellness programs with biometric screenings for their employees. Assessment of existing wellness programs for effectiveness or health educator for public speaking engagements; as well as a trainer for medical Spanish.
Nurture your mind, body, and soul. Thru a variety of healing modalities and services that include, psychotherapy, reiki, hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling, nutritional consulting, therapeutic yoga, guided channeling meditation classes. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 17.
Poughkeepsie, NY 120601 917.868.1769; notanotherdietwanda.com
NUR SPACE
GREEN & NATURAL BUILDING
SYNERGIZE AND THRIVE, INC
a wellness sanctuary 596 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson NurSpace.com NUR is an open space for people to gather around ideas of conscious health, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Behind the scenes of our conscious c o m m u n i t y, w e o f f e r a curated collective of wellness practitioners. Parking is adjacent to the space.
HEALTH COACH
UNIVERSAL HEALING ARTS CONNECTION
Shima Chayvet CEH, MRM, CHHS, CCP 4 Crestview Avenue, Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.737.HEAL; universalhealingarts.com Healing. That’s what happens here. A healing community within a spiritual space that offers Reiki, Qi Gong, Reflexology, Yoga, Group Healings, Energy Healing, Special workshops, featured presenters, holistic weight loss, Sound Healing, Acupressure, Reflexology, Meditation Circles, Shamanic teachings and Reiki Certification for adults and children to name a few. There is also a metaphysical shop open to the public. Come and reconnect with your true self. See ad pg 39.
ROBIN MILLER, LMHC, INHC 914.419.5256 robinmillerwellness@gmail.com RobinMillerWellness.com
I specialize in applying Medical Medium Healing Pathways for restorative health, especially in the face of increasing environmental toxins and biological exposures that often result in chronic, unexplained symptoms. I also help people navigate emotional responses to our physical states and life patterned triggers. See ad pg 54.
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HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES
Registered Herbalist (AHG) 21 Old Main St, Suite 207, Fishkill, NY 12524 email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which offers a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal 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 6.
HORSE & RIDER DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac/Pawling/Scarsdale 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com
Holistic Support for Horses. BEMER vet products support faster recovery, regeneration of tissue, and more efficient hydration of your horse. And reduces stress from transportation and competition. “BEMER is a 21st century ‘Fountain of Youth’ for horse and rider.” Linda Tellington-Jones. Sessions Available. CALL For Free Demo.
INTUITIVE HEALING DANCE WHITE LOTUS GRACE
Spiritual Healing Arts & Dance Millbrook + Online Studio/Sanctuary 845.677.3517; whitelotusgrace.com White Lotus Grace specializes in intuitive healing for body, mind, soul, and relationships through organic transformative movement and dance. Gigi Oppenheimer – intuitive healer, dancer, and coach – offers compassionate service one-on-one, to couples, and classes, online or in person.
HOLISTIC HEALTH DR. MICHAEL WALD, DC, DIETICIAN, BOARD CERTIFIED 20 Sunderland Lane, Katonah 914.552.1442; info@bloodDetective.com
Do you suffer from chronic health problems like cancer, autoimmune, GI or neurological issues? You need a BloodDetective! Dr. Wald will work with you personally over the phone, as a house call or at his Katonah office. Call today, you deserve personal attention. See ad pg 9.
LAND CONSERVATION WESTCHESTER LAND TRUST 403 Harris Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 914.234.6992 WestchesterLandTrust.org
Westchester Land Trust works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities. Learn about their many innovative programs at WestchesterLandTrust.org
Therapeutic Massage & Reiki Lisanne Elkins, MA, LMT, RM 153 Main St. Suite B, Mt. Kisco 914.319.4375; balancebodywork.biz Offering therapeutic massage and Reiki for stress- and pain-relief, relaxation and general wellness. Gift certificates available for all modalities, including pre- and postnatal bodywork, aromatherapy and hot stone massage by appointment. Set your intention for healing yourself and those around you.
SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER
Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing. We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized. See ad pg 53.
VEGAN FREEZE HEALING MASSAGE Linda Michelle Gordon, LMT White Plains, NY By Appointment: 310.863.9341
Thirty-six years as an LMT and intuitive Holistic healer. My tools include detox and addiction recovery, trauma and post-op bodywork, Swedish, Chinese, Polarity, Lymphatic and Chi Nei Tsang. Dog and cats welcome, farm animal out-calls available, sport horse specialty.
MATTRESSES Open Mon-Sat. 10-6 2264 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 845.204.9090; DavisFurnitureOnline.com
SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com
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 34.
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. See ad pg 37.
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SACRED LARCHMONT
Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com
Sacred is a space dedicated to meditation, sound healing, gentle yoga, energy medicine and many more healing modalities, classes and workshops that encourage you to quiet your thoughts and tune into your inner guidance. See ad pg 38.
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: M,T,W. See ad pg 39.
11 Addison Street Larchmont, NY 10538 914.825.9535; sacredlarchmont.com
MEMORY LOSS/DEMENTIA SHARP AGAIN NATURALLY—501(C)3 Alzheimer.Dementia.Memory Loss 914.281.1404; SharpAgain.org
Experiencing “senior m o m e n t s ? H a v e a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Memory loss has many causes, and can be prevented and treated. Early intervention makes a real difference! Researchbased information to help you and your loved ones at sharpagain.org.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR HUDSON VALLEY NATURAL HEALTH
Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH By Appt.: Mt. Kisco/Cold Spring, NY and Ridgefield, CT 914.362.8315; drkurt@earthlink.net hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com Utilize an integrative healing approach from a doctor trained in holistic medicine. Working with your current medical treatments & labwork, as well as botanical medicine, dietary & lifestyle counselling, nutritional supplements, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, stress reduction and ecotherapy. Insurance reimbursement available for some services. See ad pg 23.
INTEGRATIVE MED SOLUTIONS
Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND, LAC., RH, CHT 266 White Plains Rd, B-1, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com Blending the best of traditional and cutting edge natural medicine, Dr. Lisanti offers natural therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic conditions. He combines naturopathic care, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, detoxification, hypnosis, movement, yoga and lifestyle counseling allowing him to customize your program individually.
PET RESCUE/ADOPTION STRAY HELP
PO Box 245, Fishkill, NY 12524 845.232.0336, strayhelp.org Stray HELP: a registered not-forprofit managed by volunteers. Our mission: rescue and care for stray and homeless animals while providing humane education to the community. Our vital community programs: Trap/ Neuter/Return, Spay clinics, adoption and working cat program, colony caretaker support.
PHARMACY-COMPOUNDING NEUROFEEDBACK/ BIOFEEDBACK ANTON BLUMAN MS, AIBT
Westchester based. Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner, Energy Healer Licensed Counselor 914.393.5616; ADrugFreeAlternative.com I bring over 20 years clinical experience to relieving neurological conditions in children and adults, including A n x i e t y, D e p r e s s i o n , ADHD, Pain, primarily with Neurofeedback – a gentle, but advanced brain technology. I also help with managing stress, resolving life issues, emotional release, energy balancing, clearing ‘’brain fog’ and peak performance training.
LAKE MAHOPAC PHARMACY/ SURGICAL Nagi Wissa, R.Ph., IP, CEO 559 Rt, 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 lakemahopacpharmacy.com T: 845.208.0424; F: 845.208.0425
We are your neighborhood holistic compounding pharmacy, ready to support y o u r h e a l t h . We o f f e r compounding prescriptions, on-line prescription renewals, supplements, homeopathic remedies, personal care products, fair trade gifts and more. We deliver and we are happy to answer your questions.
PODIATRY KATONAH PODIATRY, PC
NUTRITION NUSPECIES
Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508 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 3.
Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com 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.
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PSYCHIC READINGS DOMINIQUE AT SYNCHRONICITY Psychic Tarot Medium Reading 1511 Route 22 Brewster 845.363.1765; SynchronicityNY.com
Our gifted psychics offer insight and clarity for life’s situations. Analyzing your past, present and future provides support in decision making. Our Mediums receive validations from loved ones that have passed, which provide healing. See ad pg 55.
YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS
2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com Yoga in the Adirondacks is nestled in the valley of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where yoga embraces nature. Connect your mind, body and spirit and explore your retreat with likeminded people to build a happier and healthier life. Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well. See ad pg 56.
REFLEXOLOGY LORRAINE HUGHES
ARCB Certified Reflexologist 21 Old Main St, Suite 207, Fishkill, NY 12524 email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598
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 6.
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.
SPA REIKI HEALING TABLE
Deborah J. Taylor RN Usui /Holy Fire ® Reiki Master/Teacher 914.280.9844; Djthealingtable@gmail.com Reiki is a gentle, loving, universal life force energy. It will help you to relax and promote self-healing on all levels of mind, body and spirit. Reiki can help reduce anxiety and stress. Yonkers / Dobbs Ferry. By appointment.
By Appointment Peeksill, NY 914.906.7238; ganeshaspa.com Discover the true meaning of rejuvenation, relation and calmness with the latest healing/ ayurvedic/pain management treatments including Amino Bio-Frequency Therapy and Therapeutic Massage Techniques; Anti-Aging facial techniques; Micro-needling and Dermaplaning; Microblading/ Permanenteyebrows for Beauty; Reiki, Meditations. Visit website for full list of services and to book appointment.
SACRED EARTH HEALING SANCTUARY
Restore, Reconnect, Align. Two days of transformational healing immersion using shamanic healing, horse medicine, meditation, and my unique Light Source Connection healing method. Heal at a soul level so that you leave feeling deep relief from your cells to your soul.
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Soul Alignment Coach and Healer Cold Spring, NY 845.202.1717; AwakenYourTrueEssence.com Mary Ellen O’Brien is a Soul Alignment Coach and Healer who helps Spiritual Practitioners and Healers align with their higher self consistently so they can fully own their gifts. She holds frequent group programs in Cold Spring, NY.
STRESS REDUCTION DANA BOULANGER #US28016 Independent BEMER Distributor Mahopac/Pawling/Scarsdale 914.760.5645 danafeelsgood.bemergroup.com
C h a n g e Yo u r Life. Support your optimal well-being systemically. Enhance blood-flow, circulation, cardiac function, physical endurance, energy, concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction and relaxation. Easy to use, only 8 minutes, two times a day. Sessions available. CALL For Free Demo.
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RETREATS Ancram New York Mary@lightsourceconnection.com lightsourceconnection.com
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SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org 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.
SPIRITUAL CENTER CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS 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.
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TRANSPORTATION
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 6.
WESTCHESTER BEE-LINE BUS SYSTEM
Work, school or play – Green your Ride today westchestergov.com/smartcommute 914.995.4444 Green your Ride. We s t c h e s t e r B e e - L i n e operates more than 60 bus routes serving Westchester with safe, economical and environmentally friendly bus service. Offering express, local, limited stop and bus-to-rail service to meet your travel needs. Use MetroCard for added savings. See ads pgs 14 & 29.
TRANSFORMATIONAL ENERGY HEALING
Experience deep soul healing from chronic pain that modern medicine cannot address. Healing sessions will help you: experience freedom and relief from pain, uncover the root cause and heal it at its core and release energetic blockages that hold you back from feeling alive. Medicine woman, wholeness energy healer and holistic physical therapist.
LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC
SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Lose weight, inches and improve your overall health with the Mei Zen Acupuncture treatment for weight loss and abdominal toning. Jump start your metabolism and balance your body’s energy as you lose weight. Additional benefits include enhanced energy and improved digestion. See ads pgs 13 & 53.
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MARY ELAINE BUENCONSEJO, PT, RYT Virtual/remote healing sessions Live sessions: Ancram NY Mary@lightsourceconnection.com LightSourceConnection.com
WEIGHT LOSS
SKINNY BUDDHA ORGANIC KITCHEN Organic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher Mount Kisco & Scarsdale Locations Mount Kisco: 914.358.1666 Scarsdale: 914.472.9646 MySkinnyBuddha.com
Skinny Buddha utilizes the highest quality ingredients, to make delicious flavorful meals that everyone in the family will enjoy. Soups, salads, acai bowls, smoothies, baked goods and more. No matter what your dietary restrictions, all roads leads to Skinny Buddha. See ad pg 27.
Addiction Free Naturally Briarcliff and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people lose weight by overcoming addiction to sugar and white flour, and compulsive overeating. After treatment, most people experience indifference towards refined sugar, sweets and treats, leading to easy weight loss. 30 years experience. 80% success rate. See ad pg 23.
WELLNESS CENTER SOULAURAS HOLISTIC WISDOM & WELLNESS CENTER 510 N. State Rd., Briarcliff, NY Soulauras.com
VETERINARY HOSPITAL FULL CIRCLE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Integrative, Holistic & Conventional 1609 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.234.4417; FullCircleVetHopsital.com
GROW Your Business
We specialize in the integration of holistic and conventional veterinary medicine to provide quality, comprehensive care for your pet’s needs. We enjoy taking time to get to know our clients and their pets. This allows pets to relax, while we learn about their family lifestyle.
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WORKSHOPS PULSE MANIFESTATION & EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP
Led by Janet Catalina, MSW 914.548.8372; catalina.janet@gmail.com Learn how to become a Master Manifester. Create that dream job, find your soul mate, pay off your debts or whatever you desire. Learn to release what has blocked you up to now. Once you have learned how to PULSE, you have an empowerment tool for the rest of your life. Please visit pulsemanifestion.com for workshop dates.
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The practitioners of Soulauras are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized. Services: Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork, Auricular Acupressure and Integrated Holistic Healing Services, Yoga, Reiki, Reflexology and Chakra Balancing. See ad pg 53.
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